OT Did you ever do any of the following?

[Hoopguru]

1. Rode the Big Dipper at Janzten Beach?
2. Attended soap box derby in Cups backyard Mt. Tabor?
3. Attended Portland Mavericks Game?
4. Gotten a pulled over by a motorcycle cop?
5. Skipped school to attend a party on the river somewhere?
6. Ever ate at the Anchorage Restaurant in Sellwood?
7. Were skaters and hung out at skate parks?
8. Played organized sports after 30?
9. Ever see Uncle Charlie on TV?
10. Know where the first Sears store was in Portland?
11. Who's was the Blazers first playoff foe?
12. How many games did it go?
13. Catch a salmon in the Willamette River?
14. Ever been to Snow Bunny Lodge?
15. Seen a MLB game?
16. Was the leading scorer for the Timbers the year (Whole Year) they went to Soccer Bowl USA?
17. Been skinny dipping?
18. Gone Streaking?
19. Flashed a BA while over 15 years old
20. Been Parasailing?

 

[yankeesince59]

8. Played organized sports after 30?
15. Seen a MLB game?
17. Been skinny dipping?
20. Been Parasailing?

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

1. Rode the Big Dipper at Janzten Beach? Yes
2. Attended soap box derby in Cups backyard Mt. Tabor? No
3. Attended Portland Mavericks Game? No
4. Gotten a pulled over by a motorcycle cop? No
5. Skipped school to attend a party on the river somewhere? No
6. Ever ate at the Anchorage Restaurant in Sellwood? I think so...?
7. Were skaters and hung out at skate parks? No
8. Played organized sports after 30? Yes
9. Ever see Uncle Charlie on TV? No
10. Know where the first Sears store was in Portland? No
11. Who's was the Blazers first playoff foe? The Bulls?
12. How many games did it go? 3 - I think their first playoffs they won all of it in 77 right?
13. Catch a salmon in the Willamette River? No
14. Ever been to Snow Bunny Lodge? No
15. Seen a MLB game? Just Minor League Games
16. Was the leading scorer for the Timbers the year (Whole Year) they went to Soccer Bowl USA? no
17. Been skinny dipping?
- Amazing Story. This girl who I had a major crush on (ended up being a Miami Dolphins Cheerleader) - Asked me to go skinny dipping with her. I was 16, I said I couldn't go because I was too busy.
She literally showed up at my door in a bikini and I said no. My dad who was a pastor at a Church at the time, when I closed the door, goes well the proves it, "He's either gay or the dumbest kid ever".
So the answer is no, but if I was a smarter 16-year-old the answer would be yes... I talked with her throughout my 20's and she never forgave me for not asking her out, and not doing anything with her.
18. Gone Streaking? No.
19. Flashed a BA while over 15 years old? no
20. Been Parasailing? No

Conclusion: I'm boring.

 

[UncleCliffy'sDaddy]

1. Rode the Big Dipper at Janzten Beach? Yes!
2. Attended soap box derby in Cups backyard Mt. Tabor? Once
3. Attended Portland Mavericks Game? Yes
4. Gotten a pulled over by a motorcycle cop? Oh hell yeah.
5. Skipped school to attend a party on the river somewhere? Too often
6. Ever ate at the Anchorage Restaurant in Sellwood? For a fancy date in HS
7. Were skaters and hung out at skate parks? Hated skated but loved hanging out under the influence at Oaks Park in HS trying to pick up skater girls.
8. Played organized sports after 30? Is poker considered an organized sport?
9. Ever see Uncle Charlie on TV? Loved Uncle Charlie. Used to see him at Sunday mass when staying at a cousin’s. He was a very nice man.
10. Know where the first Sears store was in Portland? Just off MLK and I-80.
11. Who's was the Blazers first playoff foe? The Chicago Bulls with Artis Gilmore
12. How many games did it go? 5. It was far and away the toughest series in the championship run.
13. Catch a salmon in the Willamette River? No.....but plenty of carp (salmon struggled to live in the Willamette when I was a kid)
14. Ever been to Snow Bunny Lodge? No. Skiing sucked.
15. Seen a MLB game? Go Giants!!
16. Was the leading scorer for the Timbers the year (Whole Year) they went to Soccer Bowl USA? Confusing question but Peter Withe (The Mad Header) was their leading scorer. He came to the team a few days late. And for extra points, I actually attend the ‘75 Soccer bowl in San Jose.
17. Been skinny dipping? Once, many years ago back in the hippie (and much skinnier) days
18. Gone Streaking? Only in my bedroom
19. Flashed a BA while over 15 years old No, the middle finger is much more effective....and I can see the results
20. Been Parasailing? Shit no. I know 2 people who died doing it.

 

[Orion Bailey]

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[Chris Craig]

5.)Skipped school to attend a party on the river somewhere

10.) Know where the 1st Sears store was in Portland

11.) Who was the Blazers 1st playoff foe?

12.)How many games did it go?

15.) Seen a MLB game?

17.) Been skinny dipping?

 

[Hoopguru]

1. Rode the Big Dipper at Janzten Beach? Yes!
2. Attended soap box derby in Cups backyard Mt. Tabor? Once
3. Attended Portland Mavericks Game? Yes
4. Gotten a pulled over by a motorcycle cop? Oh hell yeah.
5. Skipped school to attend a party on the river somewhere? Too often
6. Ever ate at the Anchorage Restaurant in Sellwood? For a fancy date in HS
7. Were skaters and hung out at skate parks? Hated skated but loved hanging out under the influence at Oaks Park in HS trying to pick up skater girls.
8. Played organized sports after 30? Is poker considered an organized sport?
9. Ever see Uncle Charlie on TV? Loved Uncle Charlie. Used to see him at Sunday mass when staying at a cousin’s. He was a very nice man.
10. Know where the first Sears store was in Portland? Just off MLK and I-80.
11. Who's was the Blazers first playoff foe? The Chicago Bulls with Artis Gilmore
12. How many games did it go? 5. It was far and away the toughest series in the championship run.
13. Catch a salmon in the Willamette River? No.....but plenty of carp (salmon struggled to live in the Willamette when I was a kid)
14. Ever been to Snow Bunny Lodge? No. Skiing sucked.
15. Seen a MLB game? Go Giants!!
16. Was the leading scorer for the Timbers the year (Whole Year) they went to Soccer Bowl USA? Confusing question but Peter Withe (The Mad Header) was their leading scorer. He came to the team a few days late. And for extra points, I actually attend the ‘75 Soccer bowl in San Jose.
17. Been skinny dipping? Once, many years ago back in the hippie (and much skinnier) days
18. Gone Streaking? Only in my bedroom
19. Flashed a BA while over 15 years old No, the middle finger is much more effective....and I can see the results
20. Been Parasailing? Shit no. I know 2 people who died doing it.

Nice job....Good Old Oaks Park!
Right on PeterW

 

[crandc]

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[Lanny]

1. Rode the Big Dipper at Janzten Beach?
2. Attended soap box derby in Cups backyard Mt. Tabor?
3. Attended Portland Mavericks Game?
4. Gotten a pulled over by a motorcycle cop?
5. Skipped school to attend a party on the river somewhere?
6. Ever ate at the Anchorage Restaurant in Sellwood?
7. Were skaters and hung out at skate parks?
8. Played organized sports after 30?
9. Ever see Uncle Charlie on TV?
10. Know where the first Sears store was in Portland?
11. Who's was the Blazers first playoff foe?
12. How many games did it go?
13. Catch a salmon in the Willamette River?
14. Ever been to Snow Bunny Lodge?
15. Seen a MLB game?
16. Was the leading scorer for the Timbers the year (Whole Year) they went to Soccer Bowl USA?
17. Been skinny dipping?
18. Gone Streaking?
19. Flashed a BA while over 15 years old
20. Been Parasailing?

1. Rode every ride at both Jantzen Beach and Oaks park;
2. Attended a soap box race in Oswego. Also, road a skate board back when you had to make them yourself out of roller skates.
3. Attended plenty of Beavers games back before the Mavericks;
4. Not sure. Been pulled over so many times that it's very likely but just can't recall explicitly;
5. Skipped school on senior skip day but can't recall where we went except that it wasn't on a river;
6. We use to eat at a restaurant very near the the East end of the Sellwood bridge but can't remember the name. So many great Portland restaurants that are gone now. The Republic, Hung Far Lo, Quality Pie, Rose's, The Carnival, Gene and Joe's, the Crab Bowl, Henry Ford's, Farelll's, the cafe on the tenth floor of Meier and Frank, The Refectory, The Pagoda, Yaw's Top Notch, Wadell's, Manning's Cafeteria, The Original Coney Island in downtown Portland, Top of the Cosmo, the restaurants at the Thunderbird Inns, one near the Memorial Coliseum the other in Jantzen Beach, speaking of Jantzen beach, have you ever swam in their outdoor swimming pool?, The Tunnel cafe, there was another cafe and gas station near zig zag that featured a bear that would drink any soda pop that you would buy for it, Shakey's pizza, a broasted chicken joint in early 1950's Oswego, there are others that I'll have to name some other time but gotta go to dialysis right now.
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[ABM]

1. Rode every ride at both Jantzen Beach and Oaks park;
2. Attended a soap box race in Oswego. Also, road a skate board back when you had to make them yourself out of roller skates.
3. Attended plenty of Beavers games back before the Mavericks;
4. Not sure. Been pulled over so many times that it's very likely but just can't recall explicitly;
5. Skipped school on senior skip day but can't recall where we went except that it wasn't on a river;
6. We use to eat at a restaurant very near the the East end of the Sellwood bridge but can't remember the name. So many great Portland restaurants that are gone now. The Republic, Hung Far Lo, Quality Pie, Rose's, The Carnival, Gene and Joe's, the Crab Bowl, Henry Ford's, Farelll's, the cafe on the tenth floor of Meier and Frank, The Refectory, The Pagoda, Yaw's Top Notch, Wadell's, Manning's Cafeteria, The Original Coney Island in downtown Portland, Top of the Cosmo, the restaurants at the Thunderbird Inns, one near the Memorial Coliseum the other in Jantzen Beach, speaking of Jantzen beach, have you ever swam in their outdoor swimming pool?, The Tunnel cafe, there was another cafe and gas station near zig zag that featured a bear that would drink any soda pop that you would buy for it, Shakey's pizza, a broasted chicken joint in early 1950's Oswego, there are others that I'll have to name some other time but gotta go to dialysis right now.
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Lanny, I used to love the Veritable Quandary. Is that still around?

I was surprised they didn't mention the Portland Buckaroos.

Making out in the Pittock Mansion

The Canby Ferry. Is that still around?

Riding the Oregon City elevator

Oh, and here's a restaurant I loved.....

Oh, and I haven't been to this place in awhile. I'm sure you've eaten here...

 

[Hoopguru]

1. Rode every ride at both Jantzen Beach and Oaks park;
2. Attended a soap box race in Oswego. Also, road a skate board back when you had to make them yourself out of roller skates.
3. Attended plenty of Beavers games back before the Mavericks;
4. Not sure. Been pulled over so many times that it's very likely but just can't recall explicitly;
5. Skipped school on senior skip day but can't recall where we went except that it wasn't on a river;
6. We use to eat at a restaurant very near the the East end of the Sellwood bridge but can't remember the name. So many great Portland restaurants that are gone now. The Republic, Hung Far Lo, Quality Pie, Rose's, The Carnival, Gene and Joe's, the Crab Bowl, Henry Ford's, Farelll's, the cafe on the tenth floor of Meier and Frank, The Refectory, The Pagoda, Yaw's Top Notch, Wadell's, Manning's Cafeteria, The Original Coney Island in downtown Portland, Top of the Cosmo, the restaurants at the Thunderbird Inns, one near the Memorial Coliseum the other in Jantzen Beach, speaking of Jantzen beach, have you ever swam in their outdoor swimming pool?, The Tunnel cafe, there was another cafe and gas station near zig zag that featured a bear that would drink any soda pop that you would buy for it, Shakey's pizza, a broasted chicken joint in early 1950's Oswego, there are others that I'll have to name some other time but gotta go to dialysis right now.
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That was The Anchorage known for their seafood buffet.

 

[Hoopguru]

That was The Anchorage known for their seafood buffet.

The pool at Jantzen was great. Spent many a week end there.

 

[Shaboid]

1. Rode the Big Dipper at Janzten Beach?
2. Attended soap box derby in Cups backyard Mt. Tabor?
3. Attended Portland Mavericks Game?
4. Gotten a pulled over by a motorcycle cop?
5. Skipped school to attend a party on the river somewhere?
6. Ever ate at the Anchorage Restaurant in Sellwood?
7. Were skaters and hung out at skate parks?
8. Played organized sports after 30?
9. Ever see Uncle Charlie on TV?
10. Know where the first Sears store was in Portland?
11. Who's was the Blazers first playoff foe?
12. How many games did it go?
13. Catch a salmon in the Willamette River?
14. Ever been to Snow Bunny Lodge?
15. Seen a MLB game?
16. Was the leading scorer for the Timbers the year (Whole Year) they went to Soccer Bowl USA?
17. Been skinny dipping?
18. Gone Streaking?
19. Flashed a BA while over 15 years old
20. Been Parasailing?

4. 5. 7. 8. 13. 15. 17. 18. 19.

 

[UncleCliffy'sDaddy]

Lanny, I used to love the Veritable Quandary. Is that still around?

I was surprised they didn't mention the Portland Buckaroos.

Making out in the Pittock Mansion

The Canby Ferry. Is that still around?

Riding the Oregon City elevator

Oh, and here's a restaurant I loved.....

Oh, and I haven't been to this place in awhile. I'm sure you've eaten here...

The VQ still exists but the old building was torn down for “progress”. The new VQ is in a newer building in the general vicinity.

Glad to hear someone still remembers the Buckaroos. I still miss them dearly. Every now and again there’s an obit in the Oregonian for one of the old timers. So many stayed here after their playing days were over.

I worked on the boiler at Pittock Mansion as a teen. The basement would have made a great roller rink.

The Canby Ferry is still around, along with the Wheatland Ferry at Salem.

The Oregon City elevator is a genuine treasure. My wife is an OC girl and if they ever built condos on the bluff within walking distance of the elevator, we’d move to OC in a heartbeat. It’s turned into a great little town. Boring factoid....I was offered an interview to be an OC elevator operator back in 1976. 6 hours a day, 6 days a week, at just over minimum wage. I said no thanks....

The Hillvilla is now the Charthouse. The view is still way better than the food.......

And the Cara Amico is still there. It’s John Crapzano’s favorite restaurant.....or so they’re paying him to say. Or maybe that’s history. I haven’t followed the guy in years.

 

[ABM]

The VQ still exists but the old building was torn down for “progress”. The new VQ is in a newer building in the general vicinity.

Glad to hear someone still remembers the Buckaroos. I still miss them dearly. Every now and again there’s an obit in the Oregonian for one of the old timers. So many stayed here after their playing days were over.

I worked on the boiler at Pittock Mansion as a teen. The basement would have made a great roller rink.

The Canby Ferry is still around, along with the Wheatland Ferry at Salem.

The Oregon City elevator is a genuine treasure. My wife is an OC girl and if they ever built condos on the bluff within walking distance of the elevator, we’d move to OC in a heartbeat. It’s turned into a great little town. Boring factoid....I was offered an interview to be an OC elevator operator back in 1976. 6 hours a day, 6 days a week, at just over minimum wage. I said no thanks....

The Hillvilla is now the Charthouse. The view is still way better than the food.......

And the Cara Amico is still there. It’s John Crapzano’s favorite restaurant.....or so they’re paying him to say. Or maybe that’s history. I haven’t followed the guy in years.

Wow, thanks for all of this!

Then, there's the train trestle between Lake Oswego and Milwaukie. I partied in that thing on more than one occasion. Heh.

 

[trailblazer18]

3. Attended Portland Mavericks Game? I've attended a Blazers vs Mavericks game, does that count?
8. Played organized sports after 30? Basketball rec league until I broke my ankle a few years ago.
13. Catch a salmon in the Willamette River? Went with my dad and he caught salmon out of the Willamette. I caught a bunch of spawning salmon out of the Sandy River when I was a kid.
14. Ever been to Snow Bunny Lodge? Yessir, school field trip.
15. Seen a MLB game? Been to the King dome, Target Field, Wrigley Field, Kaufman Stadium, Oracle Park (SF Giants, stadium name is always changing), Citizens bank park for games.
17. Been skinny dipping? Yeah, but no girls were around...

 

[ABM]

@Lanny , ever been to a Heart concert? Oh, my....

 

[Hobbesarable]

1. Rode the Big Dipper at Janzten Beach?
2. Attended soap box derby in Cups backyard Mt. Tabor?
3. Attended Portland Mavericks Game?
4. Gotten a pulled over by a motorcycle cop?
5. Skipped school to attend a party on the river somewhere?
6. Ever ate at the Anchorage Restaurant in Sellwood?
7. Were skaters and hung out at skate parks?
8. Played organized sports after 30?
9. Ever see Uncle Charlie on TV?
10. Know where the first Sears store was in Portland?
11. Who's was the Blazers first playoff foe?
12. How many games did it go?
13. Catch a salmon in the Willamette River?
14. Ever been to Snow Bunny Lodge?
15. Seen a MLB game?
16. Was the leading scorer for the Timbers the year (Whole Year) they went to Soccer Bowl USA?
17. Been skinny dipping?
18. Gone Streaking?
19. Flashed a BA while over 15 years old
20. Been Parasailing?

I did some things on that list and many more I can't mention.

 

[Hoopguru]

Lanny, I used to love the Veritable Quandary. Is that still around?

I was surprised they didn't mention the Portland Buckaroos.

Making out in the Pittock Mansion

The Canby Ferry. Is that still around?

Riding the Oregon City elevator

Oh, and here's a restaurant I loved.....

Oh, and I haven't been to this place in awhile. I'm sure you've eaten here...

I did some things on that list and many more I can't mention.

Come on Hobbs - share them with us!

 

[Orion Bailey]

I did some things on that list and many more I can't mention.

that isn't how this game works my friend. Spill the beans!!! Lol

 

[Hobbesarable]

1. Rode the Big Dipper at Janzten Beach? Yes
2. Attended soap box derby in Cups backyard Mt. Tabor? No. But we had the Milk Carton Boat Race in my neck of the woods as a kid at Westmoreland Park.
5. Skipped school to attend a party on the river somewhere? Yes
6. Ever ate at the Anchorage Restaurant in Sellwood? Yes
7. Were skaters and hung out at skate parks? Yes, many of us in the Sellwood neighborhood were skaters and/or bikers
8. Played organized sports after 30? Yes
10. Know where the first Sears store was in Portland? No. However, dad would take my brother and I to the Sears at the Clackamas Town Center every Sunday morning.
14. Ever been to Snow Bunny Lodge? Yes
15. Seen a MLB game? Yes. Seattle and NYC.
17. Been skinny dipping? Yes, several times.
18. Gone Streaking? Haha. I plead the 5th!
20. Been Parasailing? No. I've been on several static line jumps and skydiving. I must say parasailing looks like a lot of fun!

 

[Hobbesarable]

3. Attended Portland Mavericks Game? I've attended a Blazers vs Mavericks game, does that count?
8. Played organized sports after 30? Basketball rec league until I broke my ankle a few years ago.
13. Catch a salmon in the Willamette River? Went with my dad and he caught salmon out of the Willamette. I caught a bunch of spawning salmon out of the Sandy River when I was a kid.
14. Ever been to Snow Bunny Lodge? Yessir, school field trip.
15. Seen a MLB game? Been to the King dome, Target Field, Wrigley Field, Kaufman Stadium, Oracle Park (SF Giants, stadium name is always changing), Citizens bank park for games.
17. Been skinny dipping? Yeah, but no girls were around...

No girls and you went skinny dipping. There's no fun in that.

 

[Lanny]

Lanny, I used to love the Veritable Quandary. Is that still around?

I was surprised they didn't mention the Portland Buckaroos.

Making out in the Pittock Mansion

The Canby Ferry. Is that still around?

Riding the Oregon City elevator

Oh, and here's a restaurant I loved.....

Oh, and I haven't been to this place in awhile. I'm sure you've eaten here...

Veritable Quandry is gone.
Buckaroos were a favorite of my father and my younger brother.
Never been on the Canby Ferry.
I rode the O. City Ferry once about 60-65 years ago.
I've been going to Caro Amico for about 60 years. Took my wife there about a year or two ago.
I've got several other favorites by no time now.

 

[Lanny]

No girls and you went skinny dipping. There's no fun in that.

Hey, hey, each to his own, No fun for you and no fun for me might be great fun for Sly or someone else. Let's not be judgmental.

 

[ABM]

Veritable Quandry is gone.
Buckaroos were a favorite of my father and my younger brother.
Never been on the Canby Ferry.
I rode the O. City Ferry once about 60-65 years ago.
I've been going to Caro Amico for about 60 years. Took my wife there about a year or two ago.
I've got several other favorites by no time now.

Have you ever:

1) Ice skated @ Lloyd Center

2) Roller skated @ Oaks Park

3) Go Karts @ Jantzen Beach

4) Bet on the dogs @ Portland Meadows

5) Had a Spanish Coffee @ Hubers

 

[Lanny]

No girls and you went skinny dipping. There's no fun in that.

I remember Portland's first Sears store. It was their regional headquarters until they sold the building.
I saw what might have been Oregon's first streaker in 1965 at O.S.U.

Have you ever:

1) Ice skated @ Lloyd Center

2) Roller skated @ Oaks Park

3) Go Karts @ Jantzen Beach

4) Bet on the dogs @ Portland Meadows

5) Had a Spanish Coffee @ Hubers

1, 2, 3, 4 yes,
Rather than a Spanish coffee I prefer Portland's own coffee nudge.

 

[Lanny]

Have you ever:

1) Ice skated @ Lloyd Center

2) Roller skated @ Oaks Park

3) Go Karts @ Jantzen Beach

4) Bet on the dogs @ Portland Meadows

5) Had a Spanish Coffee @ Hubers

Tell me this, have you ever ice skated at the Memorial Coliseum?

 

[ABM]

Tell me this, have you ever ice skated at the Memorial Coliseum?

No, but I've driven the Zamboni!














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j/k

 

[Hoopguru]

Have you ever:

1) Ice skated @ Lloyd Center

2) Roller skated @ Oaks Park

3) Go Karts @ Jantzen Beach

4) Bet on the dogs @ Portland Meadows

5) Had a Spanish Coffee @ Hubers

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