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Thursday, June 11, 2009

Substitute the 'Couv for Bellevue...

... and the six things you can't say in Seattle will be verboten in Portland as well. But are there other, uniquely Portland, things you can't say? [Via Type Like the Wind.]

Posted at 3:05 PM | Permalink

Comments (24)

#7 Portland is essentially a smaller version of Seattle.

Posted by Anon | June 11, 2009 3:58 PM

How about "Good God, Portland's music scene sucks. Can we get any more hipsters whining about how their mommies won't let them charge heroin to her American Express?"?

Now, there's also the ever-popular "Let's grab a brisket and fire up the grille," "Good thing that jaywalker got ticketed, before some poor motorist was held responsible for his death," and "What's up with the number of teenage bums with dogs and cats with them?" For my money, though, the best inappropriate comment would have to be "And why do Portland bicyclists have to be such brats all the time?"

Posted by Texas Triffid Ranch | June 11, 2009 4:15 PM

"Those cyclists are in my way"
"Sexual trysts with minors is wrong"
"This music is for wusses"
"We only import the finest foods"
"Did the schools ever have enough money?"
"Sure got my money's worth from the water bureau"

Posted by D | June 11, 2009 4:20 PM

Oh, and we can't forget "And what the hell is up with Portlanders' thin skins about constructive criticism? Do they have that much of a problem with hearing an honest assessment?"

Posted by Texas Triffid Ranch | June 11, 2009 4:30 PM

I don't know about a couple of those sayings... I suppose recycling is as much of a hassle as not dumping your trash in your front yard. I could see that some folks would like the simplicity of wallowing in all their trash, but as a society I think we're better off dealing with it in a responsible way.

DogDoo... Portland owners now are much better about cleaning it up than they were 10-20 yrs ago...

Republicans.... They used to be a viable and respectable bunch here in Oregon.... until moderation became a four letter word...

The 'Couv... Well, not much to say there...

Posted by PdxMark | June 11, 2009 4:30 PM

"MAX is 'neat' but actually not very useful. I only ride it about once every two years because my kids think it is fun."
"The Streetcar is 'neat' but actually not very useful. I only ride it about once every two years because my kids think it is fun. Walking is faster, anyway."
"The Pearl District is 'neat' but I never actually go there because I have kids and everything is too expensive."
"It's not the city that works, it's the city that meets."
"I like Seattle better."

Posted by dg | June 11, 2009 4:44 PM

"What's the deal with hating Californians and blaming them for everything that's bad here? Aren't people allowed to live where they want? And haven't most major cities grown in the last few decades?"

I made people leave a social gathering once with that one.

Posted by Kevin | June 11, 2009 6:15 PM

"Sales tax". No matter how the phrase is used. Unless it's preceeded by the word "no".

Posted by John Rettig | June 11, 2009 6:20 PM

"Our Trusted Leaders at City Hall"

Posted by Lc Scott | June 11, 2009 6:33 PM

The City That Works.*

* You can say it all you want, but it doesn't make it true.

Posted by Mike (the other one) | June 11, 2009 7:11 PM

"Recycling is bulls**t"

Posted by G Joubert | June 11, 2009 9:25 PM

"I have a real job."

Posted by Jack Bog | June 11, 2009 10:08 PM

Jack, that one is funny!!!!! Sad that it is true.

Posted by Jeff | June 11, 2009 10:27 PM

"I grew up here."

Posted by Gil Johnson | June 11, 2009 11:51 PM

"I remember what it was like before all you outsiders got here."

Posted by godfry | June 12, 2009 9:31 AM

What a bunch of whiny-ass cliches. I suppose it's all bike-riding, recycling-conscious Democrats who are listening to Lars Larson, Rush Limbaugh, and Sean Hannity on the radio on Portland stations.

Sure, Republicans are in the minority in Portland, but why are they such babies about it? Waaaah, we're sooooo oppressed!!

Posted by darrelplant | June 12, 2009 9:32 AM

"Whaddya mean, it's not 'men-touring'?"

Posted by godfry | June 12, 2009 9:36 AM

"baby boomers are the greediest generation."

Posted by Tomas | June 12, 2009 9:48 AM

Really??

What makes you think Portland is pretentious?"

Posted by kfred | June 12, 2009 9:54 AM

"Hey, could you turn down the music a little? It's 3 in the morning on a Tuesday, and some of us have to go to work in the morning."

Posted by Texas Triffid Ranch | June 12, 2009 10:27 AM

"I moved here from the East Coast in the 70s and I'm really happy to see all these kids move here just like I did back in the day."

Posted by Tomas | June 12, 2009 10:43 AM

"I think tall bikes are stupid."

Posted by none | June 12, 2009 12:06 PM

Number 3 rings true. Everyone who is friendly, honest and human is a stalker or worse.

The cities in the Pacific Northwest have beoome cariacatures of anything real or normal.
In the rural parts of the state, people can still see right through this idiocy. People are still human and humane.

Posted by Cynthia | June 13, 2009 11:26 AM

1. "I'm so proud of our mayor."

2. "I can't wait to re-elect our City Council members."

3. "I love swimming in the river on a hot day. So refreshing!"

4. "Those bikes sure do screw up traffic."

5. "Paper or plastic? I'll take plastic. And can you double-bag?"

6. "I'll just take MAX. It's faster."

Posted by Michelle | June 13, 2009 9:51 PM

In Vino Veritas

Quinta das Amoras, Vinho Tinto 2009
Mauro Molino, Barbera d'Alba 2009
Garda Chiaretto Rose
Columbia Crest, Two Vines Vineyard 10 White
Chateau Ste. Michelle, Pinot Gris, Columbia Valley 2009
L'Hortus, Rose de Saignee 2010
Maculan, Pino & Toi 2008
McKinley Springs, Bombing Range Red 2008
Trader Joe's Pinot Gris 2009
Montes Alpha, Cabernet 2007
Gran Sasso, Sangiovese, Terre di Chieti 2009
Garda, Classico Chiaretto Rose
Beaulieu, Cabernet, Rutherford 1999
Picos del Montgo, Tempranillo 2008
Chateau de Montmirail, Vacqueyras 2008
La Granja 360, Syrah 2009
Montgras, Carmenere Reserva 2009
Lange, Pinot Gris 2009
Columbia Crest, Horse Heaven Hills Cabernet 2008
Kirkland, Pinot Grigio 2010
Trader Joe's Coastal Syrah 2009
Columbia Crest, Horse Heaven Hills Merlot 2008
Trader Joe's Coastal Chardonnay 2009
Vieux Papes Red
Domaine de l'Aujardiere, Chardonnay 2009
Santa Rita, Cabernet, Medalla Real 2007
Penfold's, Koonunga Hill Shiraz Cabernet 2008
Guild, Red, Lot #02 2008
Dievole, Dievolino Sangiovese 2008
Laforet, Burgogne Chardonnay 2009
Columbia Winery, Merlot 2007
Bonterra, Cabernet 2008
Elk Cove, Pinot Gris 2009
Maquis Lien 2006
Scott Paul, Pinot Noir, Le Paulee 2007
Cameron, Chardonnay
B.R. Cohn, Cabernet, Silver Label 2006
Graffigna, Cabernet 2005
Palo Alto, Reserve Red 2008
Menguante, Garnacha 2008
Lange, Pinot Gris 2009
Felsina Berardenga, Vin Santo 1997
Anne Amie, Pinot Gris 2009
McKinley Springs, Bombing Ramge Red 2007
Vieux Papes Red
Dionysius Chardonnay 2009
Haden Fig, Pinot Noir 2009
Vega Montan, Mencia 2008
Chateau la Vernede, Coteaux du Languedoc 2007
Mount Defiance, Hellfire (White) 2008
Root: 1, Cabernet 2008
Columbia Crest, Two Vines Pinot Grigio 2009
Columbia Crest, Two Vines, Vineyard 10 White, 2008
Columbia Crest, Two Vines, Vineyard 10 Rose, 2007
Abacela, Grenache Rose 2009
Avia Cabernet 2004
Lemelson Pinot Noir, Thea's Selection 2007
Chateau de la Roulerie, Rose d'Anjou 2009
Casal Garcia, Vinho Verde Rose
La Ferme Julien, Rose 2008
Cana's Feast, Bricco Red, 2006
Hogue, Genesis Merlot, 2008
Owen Roe, Sharecropper's Cabernet, 2008
Kim Crawford, Unoaked Chardonnay 2008
J. Scott, Pinot Noir 2008
Edmunds St. John, White, Heart of Gold 2008
Columbia Crest, Walter Clore Private Reserve 2006
Stevenot, Cabernet, Sierra Foothills, "Stanford" 2000
Portuga, Vinho Rose 2009
Taylor Fladgate, First Estate Reserve Porto
Franciscan, Cabernet, Napa 2006
Chaparral de Vega Sindoa, Garnacha 2008
Quinta da Aveleda, Vinho Verde 2008
St. Francis, Chardonnay Sonoma 2008
E. Guigal, Cotes du Rhone Blanc, 2007
Edmunds St. John, Bone-Jolly, Gamay Noir 2008
St. Innocent, Pinot Noir 2006
Jigsaw, Pinot Noir 2007
Chateau Ste. Michelle, Merlot, Indian Wells 2007
Charles Shaw, Chardonnay 2008
Edmunds St. John, Bone-Jolly, Gamay Rosé 2009
Cameron, Willamette Valley Chardonnay
Il Valore, Sangiovese, Giovane, Puglia 2008
Duck Pond, Chardonnay, Wahluke Slope 2007
Kim Crawford, Marlborough Pinot Noir 2008
Domaine du Pesquier, Cotes du Rhone 2005
Cantina Zaccagnini, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2006
Domaine Matrot, Chardonnay, Bourgogne 2007
David Hill, Oregon Sparkling Wine, Brut
Chandler Reach, Monte Regalo 2006
Elk Cove, Pinot Gris 2008
Kirkland, Columbia Valley Merlot 2008
D'Aragon, Old Vine Garnacha 2008
Columbia Crest, Walter Clore Private Reserve 2005
Pavin & Riley, Merlot 2006
David Hill, Estate Pinot Noir, Barrel Select 2006
Castle Rock, Paso Robles Cabernet 2006
Magnificent, Cabernet, Steak House 2008
Conundrum 2008
Beaulieu, Cabernet, Rutherford 1998
Saint Cosme, Cotes-du-Rhone 2007
La Granja, Tempranillo 360, 2008
Santa Rita, Mendalla Real Cabernet 2006
Columbia Crest, Grand Estates Merlot 2006
Andezon, Cotes-du-Rhone 2007
Collegiata, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
Troon, Druid's Fluid 2008
La Granja, Tempranillo 2008
Monte Antico, Toscana 2006
Vieux Papes, Blanc de Blancs

The Occasional Book

Jack London - The House of Pride, and Other Tales of Hawaii
Jack Walker - The Extraordinary Rendition of Vincent Dellamaria
Colum McCann - Let the Great World Spin
Niccolò Machiavelli - The Prince
Harper Lee - To Kill a Mockingbird
Emma McLaughlin & Nicola Kraus - The Nanny Diaries
Brian Selznick - The Invention of Hugo Cabret
Sharon Creech - Walk Two Moons
Keith Richards - Life
F. Sionil Jose - Dusk
Natalie Babbitt - Tuck Everlasting
Justin Halpern - S#*t My Dad Says
Mark Herrmann - The Curmudgeon's Guide to Practicing Law
Barry Glassner - The Gospel of Food
Phil Stanford - The Peyton-Allan Files
Jesse Katz - The Opposite Field
Evelyn Waugh - Brideshead Revisited
J.K. Rowling - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
David Sedaris - Holidays on Ice
Donald Miller - A Million Miles in a Thousand Years
Mitch Albom - Have a Little Faith
C.S. Lewis - The Magician's Nephew
F. Scott Fitzgerald - The Great Gatsby
William Shakespeare - A Midsummer Night's Dream
Ivan Doig - Bucking the Sun
Penda Diakité - I Lost My Tooth in Africa
Grace Lin - The Year of the Rat
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

Road Work

Miles run year to date: 54
At this date last year: 50
Total run in 2011: 113
In 2010: 125
In 2009: 67
In 2008: 28
In 2007: 113
In 2006: 100
In 2005: 149
In 2004: 204
In 2003: 269