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July 12, 2004

The $330 Trip to the Oregon Country Fair

The event NOT to miss when staying in Eugene, Oregon, is the annual Oregon Country Fair. I was a bit unconvinced about going to a fair filled with hippies, and boy, was I right.

What a stupid event.

There were fruitcakes everywhere. I usually like flamboyance and out there people (such as on Halloween in the Village in NYC) but the crowd at the OCF (affectionately called "Fair" by those cool people in the know) were just gross. Superficial? Sure. But there were more floppy titties painted with flowers than you could shake a stick at. If my breasts were hanging around my waist, I sure as hell would not have them out in public view. Was there a need for a man to wear a transparent white tutu with his nuts hanging out? Hell no.

I'm not opposed to nudity- in fact I've been known to streak on past occasions. But why is it only nasty people ever want to get naked at these events? Right now I can hear Anthony saying "but they don't care what they look like." Is everyone so desperate for a communal hug or attention that they need to run around with floppy breasts and low slung balls?

Anyway, we went to "FAIR" and I thought it was pretty dull. Lots of bad art of the fantasy/fairy/celtic variety, though there were some super cool leather Cirque du Soleil type masks and some nice wooden bowls made out of tree knots. On returning, we walked over to where we had locked up our bikes, in front of the main library.

My brand new bike was gone. I had owned it for 16 days.

I was pissed. I had locked it up in broad daylight, on a busy street, on a Sunday, in front of the main library. My three hour trip to FAIR had cost me a $300 bike. I went to the police station, but there was almost no one there because it was Sunday (so if you want to steal something in Eugene, do it on a Sunday). I was referred to a non-emergency section but they still haven't called me back.

The good news is I'm still covered under my travel insurance until the end of this month, including theft, so I may be able to get the money back through that.

I was not fond of Eugene to begin with, but now I just hate it.

Posted by Claudia on July 12, 2004 12:41 PM
Category: Oregon
Comments

I vaguely remember you wanting to escape Strong Islander's when this RTW travel began, but I have a feeling you'll be kissing every single one damn NY'r when you land in the Homeland (ie LaGuardia). :)

Posted by: Dione on July 13, 2004 03:25 PM

Hey Claudia,

Welcome back to the States.

Sorry to hear about your new bike...bummer. Thanks for the tip on the fair, sounds like more of a zoo.

Having lived in NYC for two years I have to agree with you on the pizza issue. Oh course it was in the reverse for me when I first got there. No toppings? What! But on 56th & 5th Ave. in Brooklyn- Scott's Pizza was a stable for me. Hot, cheesy pizza, great sauce and no toppings. Although I did get addicted to the salt, pepper & garlic salt as a topper.

I miss NYC sometimes. I may move back there someday. I have wonderful friends that I do miss.

and What? the Beer Queen not able to discuss brew? What has the world come to?

Again welcome back & tell Ant I said Hello.

Cheers.

Socalgirl

Posted by: socalgirl on July 13, 2004 04:49 PM

hello, how are u? i been reading your postings and i find it funny and your pics are very nite. i like them. any chance for u to stop in NYC again? i live in Brooklyn and i would love to take a RTW soon. i have lots of questions. i live in Europe for 3 years. im from south america. hope to hear from u soon. take care. alex. PS: if u can answer please do at: aikidomatrix@yahoo.com

Posted by: alex on July 14, 2004 10:01 AM



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