Fedoras afield

[Redfokker]

The wife and I took a day trip to Newport Oregon. The Oregon coast (the "shore" for you East coast folks...) is usually windy and cold in November, not today! Over 60 degrees and calm. Wore my Cavanagh stingy for less wind resistance, turned out to just be a good day for a Cav in general.

 

[Redfokker]

And...I found the official Fedora Lounge sign!

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Red, one of my kids is at Corvallis. Wife goes but I've never been.

 

[Redfokker]

Red, one of my kids is at Corvallis. Wife goes but I've never been.

You deserve a dose of the great Pacific Northwest. Come on out and we can have a local craft brew!

 

[moontheloon]

I've travelled all over the world and there is nowhere quite like the Pacific North West USA

in my opinion the coast from Big Sur California to the tip of Washington is some of the most beautiful stuff this planet has to offer

 

[Redfokker]

I've travelled all over the world and there is nowhere quite like the Pacific North West USA

in my opinion the coast from Big Sur California to the tip of Washington is some of the most beautiful stuff this planet has to offer

Huzzah!

 

[RJR]

And...I found the official Fedora Lounge sign!
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Very cool!

 

[RJR]

I've travelled all over the world and there is nowhere quite like the Pacific North West USA

in my opinion the coast from Big Sur California to the tip of Washington is some of the most beautiful stuff this planet has to offer

Pretty hard to argue that.

 

[FedOregon]

Were you down in Newport, then, Red? A friend has a boat in the harbor there. He lets me borrow it sometimes when we gone down for a weekend. I didn't wear hats too often back then, maybe I could have avoided the malignant melanoma???

The southern coast, down by Brookings, has some real beautiful spots, too, and it's somewhat different than the northern coast where I had usually been. Fishing on the Rogue or Chetco rivers is very good, too.

 

[Redfokker]

Were you down in Newport, then, Red? A friend has a boat in the harbor there. He lets me borrow it sometimes when we gone down for a weekend. I didn't wear hats too often back then, maybe I could have avoided the malignant melanoma???

The southern coast, down by Brookings, has some real beautiful spots, too, and it's somewhat different than the northern coast where I had usually been. Fishing on the Rogue or Chetco rivers is very good, too.

Love the south coast. There are also wonderful sights as you travel up toward Astoria. Lots to see for a History Geek like myself!

 

[Hurricane Jack]

You deserve a dose of the great Pacific Northwest. Come on out and we can have a local craft brew!

We've talked about flying out then renting a motorhome at Eugene for a wk or two when the kids go back to work. When Mike built a hat for me I told him I'd look him up if I made it out there. Maybe next summer.

 

[mikespens]

Redfokker my wife and I are at least annual regulars to the Ore coast and Newport in particular. Always off season too, can't beat it for R&R.

Hurricane, be sure to reserve a couple of hours for lunch at Kings Estate Winery on your way to the coast (to Florence) from Eugene. Your taste buds will be rewarded with a memorable meal and grape. A stop at the Drift Inn Pub in Yachats is also highly recommended

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Hurricane, be sure to reserve a couple of hours for lunch at Kings Estate Winery on your way to the coast (to Florence) from Eugene. Your taste buds will be rewarded with a memorable meal and grape. A stop at the Drift Inn Pub in Yachats is also highly recommended

I've heard their wine country down in the SW corner of the state is worth a visit. Microbreweries down there as well I'm told. Thanks for the tip Mike.

 

[Redfokker]

I've heard their wine country down in the SW corner of the state is worth a visit. Microbreweries down there as well I'm told. Thanks for the tip Mike.

The best wineries are actually in FedOregon's backyard! The brew scene in Oregon is second to none! Actually, the whole craft brewing movement has origins in the Northwest, we actually have a "Beer Archive" at Oregon State, the Oregon Hops and Brewing Archive.

 

[Bigger Don]

The brew scene in Oregon is second to none!

It ain't bad in Cincinnati. Maybe someone should organize a national tour and test.

 

[FedOregon]

Oregon is decades ahead in the microbrew arena, and more breweries per capita... and world class beer to boot.

For wine it depends what you're looking for... Pinot noir, pinot gris, pinot blanc, gamay, etc in my area. Zinfandel, cabernet, merlot, etc in Art's area down Medford way... oh, and Syrah, I can't forget the Syrah.

 

[Blackthorn]

Well, not a fedora in action but a miniature top hat. Wife and I spent a few days at the Pelican Inn, a reproduction of a 16th century English tavern. I had to get this pic of me next to the cider that was named after me (I wish...I think they should still pay me royalties):

 

[mikespens]

Cheers Darvis!

 

[Blackthorn]

Yourself as well, Mike!

 

[Redfokker]

Well, not a fedora in action but a miniature top hat. Wife and I spent a few days at the Pelican Inn, a reproduction of a 16th century English tavern. I had to get this pic of me next to the cider that was named after me (I wish...I think they should still pay me royalties:

That's a hoot, it should be your Christmas Card photo!