Monthly Archives: May 2011

Construction detours on the bike commute

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These guys might do a good job with the sewers, but they sure aren’t repairing the pavement of Umatilla very well. Looks like I picked the wrong route this morning.

Old dirt conveyor for the pipeline

A few weeks ago, part of the Springwater by OMSI was closed for a few days while they removed this dirt conveyor used in The Big Pipe Project to get dirt out to the barges.

I  took this photo in December of 2006 as they were preparing the conveyor for use.

Old dirt conveyor for the pipeline

The conveyor has since been removed, and shortly after the next notice of closure was given for prep work for creating a temporary path to carry bikes over the construction area for the new bridge.

Old dirt conveyor for the pipeline

The detour is nice and not a problem at all.

Old dirt conveyor for the pipeline

So, let the bridge work begin.

For more information on the Tri-met bridge.

Mark the tile guy is finally done

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Our tile guy has been great. He has been here about every other day for weeks, it kind of feels like he is family. The counter tops got installed on Friday and Mark was here all day Saturday installing and grouting the glass tile backsplashes. He used epoxy grout which is much more difficult to install but is durable and mildew resistant. While we will miss his smiling face when we come home from work, we are glad he is done. Counter and back splash in downstairs bath

Counter and back splash in upstairs bath

Portland Parks & Recreation Summer Concert Series

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Portland Parks & Rec staff work with each neighborhood to discover the music they would like featured in their local park, then area businesses lend sponsor support to make the concerts possible.

These concerts are a perfect place to stop and relax in the middle of the bike ride home from work.

2011 Summer Concerts in the Parks Schedule

MONDAYS

SELLWOOD RIVERFRONT PARK 6:30 pm
July 11 – TooLoose Cajun/Zydeco Band
July 18 – La Descarga Cubana
July 25 – Soul Vaccination
August 1 – The Strange Tones

TUESDAYS

MOUNT TABOR 6:30 pm
July 12 – 3 Leg Torso
July 19 – Jujuba
July 26 – Kevin Selfe & the Tornadoes

KENTON PARK 6:00 pm
August 16 – Norman Sylvester Band
August 23 – Rob Stroup & the Blame

WEDNESDAYS

DAWSON PARK: 6:30 pm
July 6 – Obo Addy & Okropong
July 13 – Hillstomp
July 20 – Dirty Syncopators
July 27 – Lisa Mann and Her Really Good Band

WILLAMETTE PARK: 6:30 pm

July 6 – Tony Furtado
July 13 – Linda Hornbuckle Band
July 20 – Vagabond Opera
July 27 – Malea & the Sapphire Band

VENTURA PARK: 6:00 pm
August 17 – Chata Addy & Susuma
August 24 – David Correa & Cascada
August 31 – The Midnight Serenaders

THURSDAYS

WALLACE PARK: 6:30 pm
July 7 – Padam Padam
July 14 – Stringed Migration
July 21 – Shelly Rudolph
July 28 – Signatures

COUCH PARK: 6:00 pm
August 11 – Conjunto Alegre
August 18 – Rich Layton & the Troublemakers
Bonus Concert for Kids: August 4, Mister Ben

FRIDAYS

FERNHILL PARK: 6:30 pm
July 8 – The Stolen Sweets
July 15 – The Quadraphonnes
July 22 – Melao de Cuba
July 29 – Lisa & Her Kin
National Night Out Concert: Tuesday, August 2, Ty Curtis Band

ELIZABETH CARUTHERS PARK: 6:00 pm
August 19 – Water Tower Bucket Boys
August 26 – Blue Cranes

SATURDAYS

POWELL BUTTE NATURE PARK: 7:00 pm
July 30 – Toque Libre
August 6 – Rich Halley

SUNDAYS

McCOY PARK: 6:00 pm
July 10 – Cool Breeze
July 17 – Tezeta Band
July 24 – Connie Bieberach & Armonia Latina
National Night Out Concert: Tuesday, August 2, Home Brew