Post #9389 by thejab on Fri, Sep 27, 2002 1:04 PM

Not to mention the traffic in Portland is a breeze compared to California.

Houses are cheap. We went to an estate sale and the house was also for sale. 3 bedroom, 2 bath (beautiful 50s turqoise and pink tile with pink fixtures), fireplace in living room, kitchen with pink stove and booth-type breakfast nook, all immaculate. The best part was the large basement w/ cedar paneled walls, brick fireplace, large wood bar, and a separate kitchen and bath! It looked like new but was done in the 50s. And it was $185,000!! In a good neighborhood to boot.

I think they keep all the neon in good shape and on all day and night because they have quite a few gray days so it helps attract customers.

Clean air, lots of mountains, the beach an hour away.

Plenty of strip clubs for those so inclined.

More vintage clothing stores than in the bay area and much cheaper prices. Strange how I didn't see anyone wearing vintage except us though. I guess they cater a lot to out-of-towners.