| Congratulations!! On the impending mutual move with your S.O. to your current dream location and your ability to begin working remote (maybe start an Ask YC on experiences with working remotely?). I don't think you'll regret moving there - but you would regret not moving later in life. In my brief time there, I found Portland to be a community of communities. Fat Tire beer on tap.. Calagator: Portland's Tech Calendar: http://calagator.org/ PDXTech: http://www.pdxtech.org/ Last Thursday's in Alberta: http://www.artonalberta.org/ upcoming.org (Founder Andy Baio lives there!): http://upcoming.yahoo.com/place/RlEYPWubBZtlFXkb The 3rd best Farmer's Market in the U.S: http://www.portlandfarmersmarket.org/ (Usually free) live music every night of the week: http://www.mcmenamins.com/index.php?type=music Amazing large Zen garden
http://www.japanesegarden.com/ "Fugitives and Refugees: A Walk in Portland, Oregon" by C.P. http://www.powells.com/biblio?isbn=1400047838 "Everyone in Portland is living a minimum of three lives," says Katherine Dunn, the author of Geek Love. She says, "Everyone has at least three identities"..."They're a grocery store checker, an archeologist, and a biker guy," she says. "Or they're poet, a drag queen, and a bookstore clerk." Read "Portland's Special Challenges" and "Portland's Special Strengths" (pp17-19). "The Young and the Restless: How Portland Competes for Talent" http://www.restlessyoung.com/public/pdf/Portland.pdf |