Whew

Still getting things together here. The weather is wonderful and it’s nice to walk around downtown Vancouver during lunch time. I am already getting a lot more exercise since I came here.

I don’t have a house yet. I am suppose dto get one later in the month so I have been staying with a friend. It’s kind of weird not having my own place. But I will soon.

Today I went and got a new mail box. But what a hassle that was. The post office wouldn’t give me one without a permanent address here. And so I got a box at a local mail box business and then the post office said I couldn’t change my address to that because it was a business and my old address was a home. Now I have to deal with that bureaucratic BS. What a hassle.

I have to say I like the change of scenery a lot. It’s really beautiful at this time of the year. I feel right at home here. It reminds me of Sonoma County, California, where I am from. But with 5 times the trees.

Vancouver, Wa is a small town across the Columbia river from Portland. It’s very small town USA, which is fine with me. I like it a lot. Portland is a very lovely city in its own way, with lots of cool restaurants and places to check out. Not to mention the most bridges I have ever seen in a town. My friend lives in the hills above the city in a very lush area, so its very peaceful to come home and kick back by the koi pond and read a book. On the way to and from work I drive through 23rd street, which is a very trending part of town with lots of cool shops and eateries (and no parking anywhere!). I will be checking all of this out in due course and take some pictures. 

1. Have fun exploring, James. I’m sure you know about Powell’s Bookstore, which I think I heard was the largest in the US? And be sure to have a pint or two at the Widmer Brewery.

   Posted by Paul T  on  07/31  at  04:15 PM

2. Yes, Powell’s is the biggest independent book store in the US. Haven’t be there yet, but its on my way home so I will check it out.

   Posted by James Hudnall  on  07/31  at  05:00 PM

3. Wait til fall.

   Posted by  on  07/31  at  09:17 PM

4. I’m jealous!!!! Sounds WONDERFUL!!! I live in the Space Coast of Fl, one ugly, boring place. Hot & sticky. No seasons. Enjoy James!

   Posted by  on  08/01  at  02:13 AM

5. So glad you made it safe and sound.  Enjoy exploring your new community.  It is always exciting to discover new places.
   It’s great that you have a friend there that can’t help you with the best location to live.

   Posted by  on  08/01  at  08:56 AM

6. Mike,

   Rain doesn’t bother me. But if it keeps away more people from moving here, all the better.

   Posted by James Hudnall  on  08/01  at  09:09 AM

7. A warning about Powell’s: Don’t bring a credit card, and bring only as much cash as you’re willing to spend.
   Seriously.
   That place is dangerous.

   Posted by  on  08/01  at  11:51 AM
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