Sad news - our plants didn't make it

Erin made it back from her wanderings and Marissa did a fabulous job on her crazy long Hood to Coast run (averaged 8.5 min miles over the course of her 17 miles!).  Shauna has been extremely busy in the meantime.  We are all back on top of it now (or at least getting there). 

Not really sure what to do about the plants that we massacred through negligence though.  So far, we have been dumping water on them CPR style in the hopes that some sort of life will return.  Maybe we should cut them back?  Or should we give up on growing green life altogether?  Erin's copper Navajo ring turned her thumb green but maybe that doesn't mean anything after all...

Marissa runs from where to where?

Today marks that day that our very own Marissa will be running her little heart out from

   

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Marissa has been great about turning down our many entreaties to “just relax and have a burger.”  The rest of the team might get a little exercise walking to post-work happy hour.  Maybe next year Team Green might find a way to have our own team as long as none of us mind coming in dead last.  And, burgers & beer have to be an integral part of the training.  At any rate, we are all proud of and slightly awed by Marissa’s dedication.  Go Marissa!

 

Down with OBX

Our guess is that Erin has already been surfing for a few hours today on the other side of the US of A.  There are only a few, minor details that make us jealous of her east coast adventure.  According to her report, the water temp is in the low 80’s – what?!?!?  Though we may never see that water temperature (or even that air temp!) at the Oregon coast, we can always hit up the Kennedy School’s soaking pool for some warm water.   

We are also quite envious of the house she is staying in with her friends and family – how could you not have a fantastic time in home named, “Ocean Motion.”  Te he, we even saw that it comes with a red boat hanging over the dining table; nautical staging at its finest!

Brownfields done PDX style

Howdy friends! 

We are getting pretty stoked to check out what may prove to be Portland’s first Living Building (certification happens after a full year of the building's actual performance stands up to the requirements in each category).  The June Key Delta house (corner of N Ainsworth & N Albina) is having an open house in Erin’s neck of the woods from 4 – 8 today.  It is a great space that makes good use of shipping containers (one of our favorite tricks).  Take a stroll through the lovely Peninsula Park while you are in the neighborhood – it is one of the nicest parks in a city full of green.   

We hope the opening party will inspire a sustainable community full of living homes…if anyone is interested in this pursuing this project, we call dibs on working with you!

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Fun in the Pacific NW

Lately, it seems like everywhere we go people are out and about having a great time.  Last Thursday's Street of Dreams was no exception.  The food was delicious, the homes were breathtaking, and people were heartily enjoying themselves.  Of course, no party is complete without music.  We are huge fans of those who really, really get into the music.  Our new friend was one of the renegade dancers making the evening more fun for us spectators...thanks, Steve!  We also took some photos/ videos of the homes, but feel quite certain that we didn't do them justice.  A trip to see them for yourself is definitely warranted.

Street of Dreams

We are getting pumped for Street of Dreams tonight.  We happen to be sort of bad (definitely an understatement around here) with lyrics and keep thinking of that Beyonce song...street of dreams or a beautiful nightmare...  This has been going on for days, maybe even weeks.  If you are planning on heading out tonight make sure to arrive on time - parking looks like it is going to be kind of crazy.

This morning we had the pleasure of hanging out with the momma deer and her little one here at Banton Park.  Sorry, no photo this time.  Momma really wanted some of my bagel - I could tell!  But, the bagel had chocolate chips in it and we assumed that chocolate is bad for deer :) 

Green Drinks - Tomorrow!

We have been very productive today, despite the teasing of the sun trying to convince us to all head to the river (or beach!).  Tomorrow night, Marissa, Shauna, and Erin are all planning on making an appearance  at Migration Brewing Co. around 6:30ish for Green Drinks' annual soiree.  We hope to see you all there!  Otherwise feel free to come visit us at the model home where we are usually working (or listening to music or snacking).