If you haven't played hooky or taken the day off to get out yet, here's what's up.

Hood to Coast of course, huge numbers this year. And please - don't throw your empty beer cans at the runners again.

The Dew Action tour gets real ill at the Rose Quarter. Did you see those ramps this year? Ish baby.

I may head to the Hidaway Cafe on Alberta - supposed to be some FREE outlaw country and Delta bayou blues go' nawn.

Barns and a big alligator - check. Grilled corn dipped in a vat of butter - uh huh. Photo booths, big swings oh yeah. The Oregon State Fair in Salem. This year with more batter than ever!

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