When you're down, what do you do to pick yourself up?

[Kätzchen]

It's been a challenge being housebound and on bed rest, but a long time friend of mine came by, yesterday. She treated us to an afternoon in the sunshine, which always helps to get some fresh air. We slowly meandered through northwest neighborhoods, then stopped at McMenamins for a late afternoon lunch. Good food, good company, fun conversations, we had a really good time. So glad she came by. I was feeling down, but feel better now. : )

[girl_dee]

Today Neil Diamond, the Bee Gees and Pink got my spirits back on track.

[*Anya*]

I am glad that you had a nice day! Being out doors in tbe sunshine is the best!

My recent ex and I went to visit an old friend of hers and we went to McMenamins a couple of times! The beer and food was great! I think it used to be a school, wasn't it?

I loved Portland!

It made me smile to read this and remember what a great time we had.

Originally Posted by Kätzchen

It's been a challenge being housebound and on bed rest, but a long time friend of mine came by, yesterday. She treated us to an afternoon in the sunshine, which always helps to get some fresh air. We slowly meandered through northwest neighborhoods, then stopped at McMenamins for a late afternoon lunch. Good food, good company, fun conversations, we had a really good time. So glad she came by. I was feeling down, but feel better now. : )

[Kätzchen]

Very nice, Anya

Maybe you dined at Kennedy School?

McMenamin brothers opened their first tavern (bar & grill) back in the early 80s. McMenamin's exist all over the greater metro area and their locations are very unusual in that most all of them occupy landmark historical properties, both here and in Washington (I think). They're also known for being the first brewers to legally use fruit in their breweries. Ruby's pale ale is an regional favorite, for sure.

I usually order a small Romaine Salad with grilled chicken and bacon, and a side order of garlic tater tots. It's more than enough to eat. I usually ask for a to-go box to take left overs home with me.

Originally Posted by *Anya*

I am glad that you had a nice day! Being out doors in the sunshine is the best!

My recent ex and I went to visit an old friend of hers and we went to McMenamins a couple of times! The beer and food was great! I think it used to be a school, wasn't it?

I loved Portland!

It made me smile to read this and remember what a great time we had.

[*Anya*]

Yes, I got them mixed up! If memory serves (ha!) I think we went to both places but it has been about 4 years now.

Regardless, your day sounds lovely!

Originally Posted by Kätzchen

Very nice, Anya

Maybe you dined at Kennedy School?

McMenamin brothers opened their first tavern (bar & grill) back in the early 80s. McMenamin's exist all over the greater metro area and their locations are very unusual in that most all of them occupy landmark historical properties, both here and in Washington (I think). They're also known for being the first brewers to legally use fruit in their breweries. Ruby's pale ale is an regional favorite, for sure.

I usually order a small Romaine Salad with grilled chicken and bacon, and a side order of garlic tater tots. It's more than enough to eat. I usually ask for a to-go box to take left overs home with me.

[Kätzchen]

Thanks Anya, yesterday was just a very lovely day, as well as today. Surprise visits, hanging out with an long time friend, and the lovely weather we've had lately, is just the best medicine ever.

Originally Posted by *Anya*

Yes, I got them mixed up! If memory serves (ha!) I think we went to both places but it has been about 4 years now.

Regardless, your day sounds lovely!

[Logicaly]

I like to do a few different things to pick myself up, shopping is an easy go to, buying myself a new game or something to play that will take my mind off things. Music is good if I happen to be in a car, cause it always makes me feel better. Or going out to take photographs of nature really pick me up too.