Comments for Upstream in Oregon

Comment on Mount June Hike photos by Jeff Petersen

Jeff Petersen — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 06:49:48 +0000

Hey Matt- I just discovered the Bohemia Ghost Town and Fairview Peak. It’s in the same area as Mt. June. We’re camping nearby this 4th of July weekend and wanted to chat with you about it and the area- Shoot me an email when you get a chance- thx, Jeff

Comment on Oregon in crisis: Nalgene phasing out water bottles by sigg

sigg — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 11:39:01 +0000

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Comment on Dickie Jo’s Burgers in Eugene — prices out of whack by coyo7e

coyo7e — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:55:11 +0000

Cornucopia is pretty overpriced as well – their new location is mediocre at best, mostly because the service can’t keep up with the customers, even a couple months after they’ve been open. My work is across the street from their new location and it’s just not that good, affordable, or efficiently served. When you come in and sit at the bar for 15 minutes before anyone asks if you want something…

Comment on Top reasons Astoria is my new favorite Oregon Coast town by mjennings26

mjennings26 — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 04:44:48 +0000

Hi Matt,
Thanks for such an informative piece about Astoria. I’m thinking of doing a little solo writing retreat there and you provided some excellent must-sees for me.

I hope you enjoyed Pyle. He’s a good writer.

Take care,
Melanie

Comment on Top reasons Astoria is my new favorite Oregon Coast town by Clarke

Clarke — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 19:27:22 +0000

I was your bartender at the voodoo room.

I love my town, I am glad you stopped by to enjoy yourself.

Comment on Paulie’s second hike (Willamette-Ankeny Wildlife Refuge) plus Captain Nate by Tough Gnarl

Tough Gnarl — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 14:03:41 +0000

That first pic has got to be my favorite hahaha

Comment on Dickie Jo’s Burgers in Eugene — prices out of whack by r~

r~ — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 16:09:50 +0000

That is Chicago pricing! IMO the best burger in Eugene is the bacon cheese burger with smoked gouda from cornucopia.

Comment on Paulie’s second hike (Willamette-Ankeny Wildlife Refuge) plus Captain Nate by Tough Gnarl

Tough Gnarl — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 13:19:49 +0000

Captain Nate! Captain Nate!

Comment on Paulie’s second hike (Willamette-Ankeny Wildlife Refuge) plus Captain Nate by Bpaul

Bpaul — Sun, 31 May 2009 02:48:31 +0000

“prove to the Coast Guard that he’s never been convicted of smuggling drugs, and put his dental history and tattoos on record so they can identify his crab-gnawed corpse.”

Awesome writing, as usual, sir.

Comment on Web.com sucks and is a scam — worst hosting by David Cramer

David Cramer — Thu, 28 May 2009 21:43:10 +0000

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Best Lesson: Never have your “hosting” and “email” service with the same company…

Web.com is the worst hosting company; 1and1 is a close second – fortunately there are many great hosting companies.