I desperately need music suggestions for a slide show featuring the Pacific Northwest. It can be anything-- vocals, instrumental etc. Please help.
posted by lanita333 on Oct 31, 2009 - 18 answers

Please recommend a therapist in Portland, Oregon. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 5, 2009 - 3 answers

Questions about bike gear for the rainy season. [more inside]
posted by rabbitrabbit on Sep 21, 2009 - 14 answers

What's this Plant filter? [more inside]
posted by dpcoffin on Sep 7, 2009 - 3 answers

Looking for Portland, OR restaurant recommendations (I've read the previous posts on this topic). [more inside]
posted by ga$money on Aug 10, 2009 - 20 answers

Can anyone tell me of a good place to have breakfast in or around Corvallis, Oregon ? Some place quiet and warm with wood tables, maybe slightly on the natural foods side of dining but not extremely so. [more inside]
posted by metadave on Aug 8, 2009 - 5 answers

My friend needs surgery but has no insurance. She thinks she can be covered if she goes on her parent's insurance in another state and has the surgery done there. Is this true? What kind of paper trail can the insurance company find? [more inside]
posted by JaiMahodara on Jul 29, 2009 - 11 answers

I'm thinking about relocating to two cities that are wildly different. One city is Portland, OR and the other is Tucson, AZ. Yes, I have visited Portand, and I've visited Tucson and spent considerable time living in Phoenix. I do not intend to buy. So here are questions: What can I rent for no more than $1000 per month? What neighborhoods should I consider? Avoid? Is it realistically possible to live in Portland without a car? By that I mean within a 5-minute walk of groceries and other needed shops, like a pharmacy. Yes, I know it rains a lot in Portland, and that Tucson gets hot and almost never sees rain. Getting rid of the car has been a long-term goal, so that's why Portland is on the list. Otherwise, Arizona holds much more appeal.
posted by justcorbly on Jul 19, 2009 - 19 answers

I have a BS in Horticulture (UGA) and will soon have an MS in Crop Science (NCSU). I've spent most of my life in school and now I'm nearing the end and need to know: What kind of jobs can these degrees help me get? [more inside]
posted by bengarland on Jul 17, 2009 - 9 answers

Where can we live (in the US) that has both pleasant summers and awesome snowboarding? [more inside]
posted by Fifi Firefox on Jul 14, 2009 - 49 answers

Help me understand why taking my cherries at the OR-CA border without reimbursement is legal. [more inside]
posted by cheeken on Jul 8, 2009 - 23 answers

Where should I camp this weekend in Oregon? [more inside]
posted by Lutoslawski on Jul 7, 2009 - 13 answers

What do I need to know about living in Eugene, OR? [more inside]
posted by solipsophistocracy on Jun 30, 2009 - 11 answers

Can I buy Microsd card for my Gamin 400T for a sandisk or any other microsd card maker? I'm after an inexpensive 4GB card. Any recommendations are appreciated. Thanks...Orlin
posted by orlin on Jun 28, 2009 - 5 answers

Where can I find a reputable photographer in the Oregon Coast area? [more inside]
posted by Evil Chicken of Doom on Jun 25, 2009 - 7 answers

Looking for kid-friendly activities in Portland, OR [more inside]
posted by jalexei on Jun 23, 2009 - 13 answers

Hiking, biking, camping in the Klamath Falls/Crater Lake, Southern Central Oregon area? [more inside]
posted by telstar on Jun 18, 2009 - 4 answers

We're planning to move from Oregon to Colorado. We also plan to buy a new car soon. Should we buy it in Oregon (no sales tax) or just wait til we get to Colorado? [more inside]
posted by diastematic on Jun 13, 2009 - 6 answers

What can you tell me about St. Paul, Oregon and the Willamette Valley? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 2, 2009 - 11 answers

Need some suggestions for Oregon camping. I'm located in Eugene. My wife's b-day is coming up and we're due some off-the-beaten track in Nature time. We'll have four days and don't want to drive more than 4 hours or so, so that's a radius of 240 miles in any direction. We'd like to find some place off-road that our van (old, not particularly robust) can negotiate which is ripe for exploring, camping and checking out. [more inside]
posted by diode on May 29, 2009 - 8 answers

Where can I buy mead in Portland, OR or the Portland metro area? [more inside]
posted by nonmerci on May 22, 2009 - 10 answers

I just graduated from law school on Sunday. I want to open my own law firm and practice criminal law after I pass the Oregon bar. But how can I get up to speed fast enough that I don't give my new clients poor legal services? [more inside]
posted by Happydaz on May 21, 2009 - 16 answers

Japanese conversation practice with a native speaker in the Portland, OR area (or maybe Skype)? [more inside]
posted by wastelands on May 19, 2009 - 6 answers

Planning a bike trip in Oregon, need some help. [more inside]
posted by Sreiny on May 9, 2009 - 11 answers

Where to hike, bike, or kayak between Yakima, WA and Portland, OR? [more inside]
posted by j1950 on May 6, 2009 - 6 answers

We've been working with a real estate agent to buy a house. This agent has just listed a house we like. What do we do if we want to make an offer on the house? [more inside]
posted by j on May 3, 2009 - 4 answers

Where can I get my brakes fixed on a Sunday in Portland, OR? [more inside]
posted by thesmallmachine on May 3, 2009 - 2 answers

How can I set up an automatic email notification thing for news-of-the-weird type stuff as it happens in Oregon and Washington (not DC)? Google alerts doesn't seem this customizable. CNN news alerts do, maybe. Any other options?
posted by gottabefunky on Apr 29, 2009 - 2 answers

Please recommend some books about southern Washington state/northern Oregon? [more inside]
posted by entropyiswinning on Apr 20, 2009 - 15 answers

Portland Filter: Tips, tricks, and hacks for Portland. What does my brother need to know before moving there? [more inside]
posted by doppleradar on Mar 28, 2009 - 13 answers

Need haircut recommendations in Portland or Beaverton, OR [more inside]
posted by rabbitrabbit on Feb 23, 2009 - 8 answers

Tax preparer with experience helping self-employed folk, ideally in Portland, OR? [more inside]
posted by gottabefunky on Feb 20, 2009 - 2 answers

I'm looking for temporary jobs/internships/apprenticeships/Americorp type volunteer stuff in Portland, Oregon. My free time begins in Mid March, and goes until the end of August. I live in New Hampshire, graduated from high school last Spring, and am on a gap year before attending college this Fall. [more inside]
posted by Corduroy on Feb 12, 2009 - 1 answer

I'm planning a road trip this spring break originating in Portland, Oregon and ending up somewhere within 900 miles one-way; I am particularly drawn to the Southwest, and Utah/Arizona. Can you help me think of interesting or less obvious ideas? [more inside]
posted by nonmerci on Nov 29, 2008 - 16 answers

I'm visiting Portland this weekend and would love some food tourism suggestions. [more inside]
posted by TungstenChef on Nov 19, 2008 - 18 answers

Where do we eat Thanksgiving dinner out, traditional style, under $30 per person in Portland, Oregon; family of 4 adults. Bonus points for live music of any kind, and/or great ambiance/view. We're familiar with Portland, and would love to use public transport rather than drive...we'll be staying in Rose Garden district, walking distance to light rail.
posted by mumstheword on Nov 9, 2008 - 5 answers

Please direct me towards some respectable, wholesome looking websites about medical marijuana usage, especially if they're intended for older folks and/or the Oregon Medical Marijuana Program. [more inside]
posted by redsparkler on Oct 23, 2008 - 6 answers

Did the State of Oregon, the Federal Government, or any local agencies ever stock bullfrogs in ponds and lakes around Oregon? I swear I read a news article online in the last year that said such a thing happened (by ODFW? until the 1990's)?, but I cannot for the life of me find any reference to it or to get to the bottom of bullfrog stocking question. [more inside]
posted by pwb503 on Oct 22, 2008 - 3 answers

MiracleFilter: Do you know where I can buy some miracle fruit in Portland Oregon? [more inside]
posted by terpia on Sep 16, 2008 - 6 answers

I've put an offer on a 1924 house that has a refinished basement. The remodel was done by the homeowners, with no permits. My inspector found some mold on some wood and drywall. What now? [more inside]
posted by j on Sep 8, 2008 - 11 answers

Camping, surfing and hiking in the Oregon Coast? [more inside]
posted by PercussivePaul on Aug 11, 2008 - 12 answers

Driving across the country: Cool places to see/things to do on Highway 12? [more inside]
posted by Vibrissa on Aug 1, 2008 - 8 answers

help us create any itinerary in oregon. [more inside]
posted by kingfish on Jul 16, 2008 - 10 answers

How can I get out on the water in Portland, Oregon? When I visited Boston a friend took me out sailing on the Charles river. They had some sort of community program where you could take lessons and then take out boats you were certified for. It was a lot of fun, so I'm wondering if there's anything similar, not too expensive, in Portland. Rowing might be interesting too, or just some way to boat around without actually owning a boat. I have lots of experience listening to Sloop John B, if that helps?
posted by Post-it Goat on Jul 7, 2008 - 7 answers

My family is considering moving to Oregon (or conceivably Washington) in a couple of years, and we are going to visit soon. I'd like to collect suggestions of possible locations so we can try to visit. We would like a cheap, small town with a liberal climate along the Washington/Oregon border or moderately near the coast. Is this possible? [more inside]
posted by lgyre on Jun 24, 2008 - 30 answers

What are some great backpacking trips (2-4 days, up to say 30 miles) with a 5-hour drive of Portland, OR? Loops preferred, but out-and-back is OK.
posted by gottabefunky on Jun 9, 2008 - 7 answers

Four days, mid-July, mid-week, in the Columbia River Gorge. We want to take day-hikes in different locales but stay somewhere centrally located. Hood River, I assume? Or someplace on the Washington side? Hit me up, hivemind.
posted by Saucy Intruder on Jun 7, 2008 - 4 answers

Seeking large capacity photo albums in Portland, Oregon! [more inside]
posted by oreonax on Jun 4, 2008 - 7 answers

Weekend in Portland or Vancouver? [more inside]
posted by bamassippi on May 19, 2008 - 8 answers

Shoe repair recommendations in Portland, OR? The girlfriend's beloved 14-eye Docs need insole repair. Anyone know of a good shop?
posted by thinman on May 6, 2008 - 2 answers