Week 37 of 52: Horse Race

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Week  37 of 52 (September 9^th 2013 to September 15^th 2013): Horse Race

                This week I headed out to Portland Meadows Race track to watch (for the first time in person) a horse race! I didn't gamble any money, but it was fun to watch other people gambling! Some people got pretty upset and others really happy at the end of the races! Haha, this made it easy to see which horse they were betting on.

                Overall, it was a great experience and to attend the event… it is completely FREE!

Week 36 of 52: Scouting Excursion

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Week  36 of 52 (September 2^nd 2013 to September 8^th 2013): Scouting Excursion

                This week I went with a master hunter to go on a scouting expedition for a hunt that is planned for the first two weeks of November. I learned how to track Elk, Bear, Deer and Cougar. We hiked about 8 miles total through some pretty off beat trails and even made some new ones hiking through the woods near Mt. Hood. I definitely need to work out before the hunting trip!

Week 35 of 52: Blue Plate

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Week  35 of 52 (August 26^th 2013 to September 1^st 2013): Blue Plate

                This week I decided to try some new food in downtown Portland. My girlfriend had suggested the place and so we both decided to give it a try. Blue Plate was featured on “Diners, Drive Ins and Dives” on the Food Network and there is a reason why! The FOOD IS AMAZING! It is inexpensive and delicious, what more could you ask for?

                This is what I ordered:

“American in Paris” Sandwich

Sliced roast chicken with bacon, Swiss cheese, and honey mustard on Texas toast.

            

    With a handcrafted soda:

Hawaiian Sunset

pineapple, coconut, strawberry

                Like I said, the food was amazing. The only downside? Blue Plate is only open Monday-Friday from 11am-4pm! Still… worth finding time in that 5 hour window to eat here!