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Robert Mondavi Solaire, Cabernet 2005
Castello Monaci, Liante, Salice Salentino 2006
Ricardo Santos, Malbec 2006
Quinta da Espiga, Tinto 2006
Charles Smith, Holy Cow Merlot 2006
Charles Smith, Boom Boom Syrah 2006
Charles Smith, The Honorable Pinot Gris 2007
Santa Rita, Cabernet Reserva 2005
King Estate, Pinot Gris 2007
Gloria, Douro, Tinto 2002
Bogle, Petite Sirah Port, Clarksburg 2005
Cardwell Hill, Pinot Noir 2004
Silkwood, Red Duet Cabernet-Syrah 2004
Portuga, Vinho Branco 2006, 2007
Osborne, Solaz 2004
Santa Rita, Cabernet, Reserva 2005
Penfold's, Koonunga Hill, Shiraz Cabernet 2006
Chateau Ste. Michelle, Cabernet, Indian Wells 2004
Chateau Ste. Michelle, Merlot, Horse Heaven Hills 2004
Hannah Nicole, Red 2004
Penfold's, Koonunga Hill Shiraz Cabernet 2005
Protocolo, Red 2005
Woodbridge, Chardonnay 2006
Portuga, Vinho Branco 2006
Beaulieu, Cabernet, Rutherford 1998
Beaulieu, Cabernet, Rutherford 1996
Kirkland, Roogle Shiraz 2004
Garda, Classico Chiaretto
A to Z, Oregon Pinot Gris 2005
I Giusti & Zanza, Nemorino 2006
Treana, Marsanne-Viognier, Central Coast 2005
Fife, Syrah, "Stanford" 2000
B.R. Cohn, Silver Label Cabernet 2005
Marques de Casa Concha, Cabernet 2005
Santi, Sortesele Pinot Grigio 2006
Al Muvedre, Tinto Joven 2006
Layer Cake, Shiraz 2006
Gritti, Ca' Andrea, Umbria red 2005
Altos de Luzon, Jumilla 2004
Thomas Leithner, Zweigelt 2004
Cain Cuvee NV 3
Chateau Ste. Michelle, Merlot 2003
Meridian, Sauvignon Blanc 2005
Canoe Ridge, Merlot 2003
Paringa, Shiraz 2005
King Estate, Pinot Gris 2005
Canoe Ridge, Merlot 2003
Maculan, Pino & Toi 2005
Kris, Pinot Grigio 2006
Silvan Ridge, Pinot Gris 2006
Fife, Mendocino Syrah, "Stanford" 2000
Castle Rock, Cabernet, Paso Robles 2005
Willakenzie, Pinot Gris 2006
The Show, Cabernet 2005
Essencia Valdemar, Rioja Rose 2006
Chateau Ste. Michelle, Merlot, Horse Heaven Hills 2004
Beaulieu Vineyard. Napa Valley Cabernet 2004
Irony, Cabernet, Napa Valley 2003
Rosenblum, Petite Sirah, Heritage Clones 2005
Fra Guerau, Montsant 2002
Barefoot Chardonnay
Kana, Syrah 2004
Castell Salegg, Chardonnay, Alto Adige 2004
Fetish, The Watcher Shiraz 2004
Gold Note, Fair Play Zinfandel 2005
Chateau Ste. Michelle, Canoe Ridge Estate Cabernet 2003
Ponzi, Pinot Noir 2004
Red Diamond, Merlot 2003
Mateus, Rose
Benton Lane Pinot Noir 2004
Penya Cadiella Vins de Comtat 2003
Kamiak, Cellar Select Red 2003
Anselmi, San Vincenzo 2005
Rubrato, Aglianico dei Feudi di San Gregorio 2004
Le Grand Noir (Black Sheep) Cabernet-Shiraz
Woodbridge, Chardonnay 2005
Los Vascos, Cabernet, Reserve 2004
Jackaroo, Shiraz 2003
Paul Jaboulet Aine, Crozes Hermitage Syrah, "La Jalet," 2001
Paul Jaboulet Aine, Cotes du Rhone, "Parallele '45,'" 2003
Rolf Binder, Barossa Valley Shiraz 2003
Oyster Bay, Sauvignon Blanc 2006
Woodbridge Chardonnay 2005
Barnard & Griffin, Columbia Valley Cabernet 2004
Quinto do Carmo, Alentejano Red 2000
Forefathers, Alexander Valley Cabernet 2001
Oscar Hijuelos - Mr. Ives' Christmas
Madeline L'Engle - A Wrinkle in Time
Steven Hart - The Last Three Miles
David Sedaris - Me Talk Pretty One Day
Karen Armstrong - The Spiral Staircase
Charles Larson - The Portland Murders
Adrian Wojnarowski - The Miracle of St. Anthony
William H. Colby - Long Goodbye
Steven D. Stark - Meet the Beatles
Phil Stanford - Portland Confidential
Rick Moody - Garden State
Jonathan Schwartz - All in Good Time
David Sedaris - Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim
Anthony Holden - Big Deal
Robert J. Spitzer - The Spirit of Leadership
James McManus - Positively Fifth Street
Jeff Noon - Vurt
Miles run year to date: 28
At this date last year: 102
Total run in 2007: 113
In 2006: 100
In 2005: 149
In 2004: 204
In 2003: 269
Comments (9)
An RV tour of Oregon? Imagine the fuel consumption required and the emissions generated by such a junket. Where is the outrage from the eco crowd and global warming alarmists? I for one would feel much more comfortable seeing the D candidates touring the state in a hybrid with a tent in the trunk.
Posted by Joe12Pack | September 16, 2007 1:24 PM
Maybe he could borrow that electric bicycle that Sen Atkinson helped some dealer launch at his grand opening in Portland a couple of weeks ago.
Or better yet, why didn't Merkley just ride around Cycle Oregon... cover 500 miles, half the state, and beat Bowtie Earl at his came?
Posted by Harry | September 16, 2007 4:44 PM
That "no solicitation" rule doesn't apply to politicians. If WalMart calls, you can go after them. If a politician calls, you can't. That's why they're politicians - they get to write the rules that everybody but them have to follow.
Posted by Max | September 16, 2007 6:44 PM
well, when you're not ready to talk about the "issues" yet, you keep doing what you're left with.
[snark]let's give him a break, after all he's only been in the race for 7 weeks, and only been in public life for, what, 9 years or so. an "issues" page on his website is probably asking a little much given how little time and experience he has. [/snark]
Posted by colin maloney | September 16, 2007 7:08 PM
We got one of those calls today too.
A campaign that is making robocalls to announce its announcement nine weeks after it originally announced ... but still hasn't put out any issues positions...
I just don't understand how an allegedly smart guy like Merkley is doing such dumb stuff.
Posted by Portlandia | September 16, 2007 10:20 PM
I've done phone-banking for various campaigns before, and while it's true that campaigns don't have to honor "no soliciting" messages or the do-not-call registry, we usually did. If someone says "Please don't call me again," it's pretty easy for a human caller to make that happen. Not so for the robots. I really have no idea why any political organization thinks they're a good idea.
Posted by Greg Diamond | September 16, 2007 10:37 PM
They're cheap, and they get the candidate's own voice on the line. Not that that helps at our house. At all.
Posted by Jack Bog | September 16, 2007 11:11 PM
Hey, I guess it could be worse!
Posted by Portlandia | September 17, 2007 12:16 AM
My question is, how did they get my phone number and email address? I never signed up with their campaign. FuturePac and the DPO had my contact information, but to my knowledge, I never authorized them to give it to Merkley's campaign.
And if the DPO gave up the lists, did they do the same for Novick?
Posted by Oregon Independent | September 19, 2007 12:49 PM