I returned to Fairbanks yesterday (Tuesday) evening after visiting family (mom and both sisters families) and friends in Oregon. This noisy photo was taken during the flight from Seattle to Fairbanks near sunset. I kind of liked the winglet reflecting off of the wing. Fortunately, it was one of the few flights that arrive in Fairbanks at a reasonable time not in the middle of the night.
Sunday was spent driving to the coast then back to Eugene where I visited with my sister. I have never seen this many books on computer languages before, not even in a bookstore. This is maybe half of their library and I guess it just shows how quickly technology changes. Many of these languages, sdk (software development kits) and development environments have come and gone over the years. What used to be the hot new whatever is now barely remembered.
Some things don't change very fast such as the packaging line at the
Tillamook cheese factory in Tillamook, OR. Still a nice place to stop even though I didn't get any of their delicious ice cream. It was just a handy place to stop and stretch out.
On Saturday morning, I met
Troubadour and
Trobairitz at their moto-coffee meeting spot. The group is always entertaining to visit with. Afterwards, we had lunch at a local Indian buffet. (We still don't have Indian food available in Fairbanks) It was really good to be able to meet up with them again. And I believe we shut down the
Evergreen Indian Restaurant again. Easy to do as they are only open until 2:30pm. Too busy talking so no pictures.
Since we don't have one in Fairbanks, I did stop at Trader Joe's and the Market of Choice in Corvallis to fill up any remaining space in my suitcase.
Oh what a nice trip! And I love the Tillamook photo. If I had even a 10% interest or skill in starting a restaurant, I'd be in Fairbanks by this weekend looking for a location to get that Indian restaurant started!
ReplyDeleteThere used to be an Indian restaurant but it folded after about 6 months and the owners opened up a pizza delivery place. The pizza is mediocre but the occasional Indian food is wonderful.
DeleteThanks again for taking time Saturday too meet up,hang out, and for treating us to lunch too. We always enjoys our long conversations.
ReplyDeleteI hear rumors that a lot of the Tillamook cheese is now made out of state and trucked back in for packaging. All in the name of profit I guess. A nice spot to stop and wander for a bit. I bet it was busy on a Sunday.
I always have a great time visiting and the conversations are always good. The crowds in town due to opening day at OSU were a real surprise.
DeleteTillamook is getting to be a pretty big brand. I thought their packaging still claims that it is made from local cows. Maybe they're on vacation in California...
A new office picture...
DeleteWelcome home Richard, really appreciate the chance to have been able to meet once again.
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