tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17835834.comments2023-03-16T06:39:25.523-07:00Astoria PhotografpixElledahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17703662154034411481noreply@blogger.comBlogger184125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17835834.post-18245714016953948462012-12-14T13:04:55.726-08:002012-12-14T13:04:55.726-08:00No, I'm sorry, I don't. You should probabl...No, I'm sorry, I don't. You should probably call Canon and find out an authorized repair place - but I bet you won't find anything closer than Portland.Elledahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17703662154034411481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17835834.post-77443222443120209282012-12-11T16:21:15.924-08:002012-12-11T16:21:15.924-08:00Looking for a local camera shop to service my D100...Looking for a local camera shop to service my D100 any suggestions? thanks for the recomendation of Columbia fruit and produce.Dph111https://www.blogger.com/profile/06245955116792310857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17835834.post-41816484966761262022012-05-05T23:01:43.252-07:002012-05-05T23:01:43.252-07:00I agree, it's great to see a local merchant mo...I agree, it's great to see a local merchant move out of the Stone Age! They not only have great products, they're smart enough to promote them on Facebook. Good on them!Elledahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17703662154034411481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17835834.post-13847368802010703302012-05-05T00:31:20.154-07:002012-05-05T00:31:20.154-07:00Hey- thanks for the tip about the Columbia Fruit a...Hey- thanks for the tip about the Columbia Fruit and Produce website. LOVE IT! I thanked you for the heads up on Facebook and encouraged people to like their page. What a cool page from a local merchant!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17835834.post-56184687932549458562012-03-23T16:28:43.090-07:002012-03-23T16:28:43.090-07:00Well hey - whatsit to you - and I think I know wha...Well hey - whatsit to you - and I think I know what kinda whatsits you are talking bout. <br /><br />At any rate, hey lady. Miss ya, was just talking about your Alcor days with Darwin to a co-worker who was awed and is now interested in visiting Astoria.<br /><br />Go goonies and go you. HugsVadmannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17835834.post-56731201046348267262010-11-27T13:43:19.532-08:002010-11-27T13:43:19.532-08:00Jeez, can't spell. I mean turnips!Jeez, can't spell. I mean turnips!Elledahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17703662154034411481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17835834.post-82095614450277131652010-11-27T13:42:27.577-08:002010-11-27T13:42:27.577-08:00I'm used to the bigger turips, which work fine...I'm used to the bigger turips, which work fine for this mashing/sherry/butter recipe. But everyone tells me those small ones you mention are great in soup and even salad.Elledahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17703662154034411481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17835834.post-8754472109348162102010-11-27T08:29:50.350-08:002010-11-27T08:29:50.350-08:00Ah! The Turnip. The sweet apple of the cabbage fam...Ah! The Turnip. The sweet apple of the cabbage family. As a kid it was one of our little gang's favorite finds in my grandmother's truck garden, especially the little ones of about 3" or less in diameter.Patrick McGeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05197794438907392097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17835834.post-29222320838426383962010-10-12T06:13:26.661-07:002010-10-12T06:13:26.661-07:00Hi Sweeti!
No, I didn't, and I really should,...Hi Sweeti!<br /><br />No, I didn't, and I really should, although it's working OK without. I'm thinking of hinging the boards together, too.Elledahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17703662154034411481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17835834.post-50247369507766105122010-10-08T22:37:01.485-07:002010-10-08T22:37:01.485-07:00That's Awesome Elleda. Did you carpet it or so...That's Awesome Elleda. Did you carpet it or something to give it grip?Sweetihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16883477024563043690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17835834.post-25999494623930163682010-08-18T14:02:19.747-07:002010-08-18T14:02:19.747-07:00Hi Joni,
Sorry, I don't have time to particip...Hi Joni,<br /><br />Sorry, I don't have time to participate, what with a full-time job and the photo business. <br /><br />Not to mention, as you can see by comments from the cowardly "Anonymous," new people and new ideas are unwelcome in certain sectors of Astoria. Frankly, I can't be bothered to deal with that kind of crap.<br /><br />I'm guessing the first thing on the committee's list ought to be cost-cutting, though. Get everything back to basics, hold more fundraisers, and start again. <br /><br />The Regatta Square concept seems to be a disaster, and some thought should be given to dumping that plan and considering alternatives.<br /><br />If it's the same people over and over again on the committee, then they should be able to remember what used to work, and go for it.Elledahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17703662154034411481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17835834.post-21820270414869685122010-08-18T13:49:00.646-07:002010-08-18T13:49:00.646-07:00Hey there, Anonymous - my, my, aren't you a co...Hey there, Anonymous - my, my, aren't you a cowardly little custard lurking in your hidey-hole, sniping away.<br /><br />I only mentioned vendors because that's the way the regatta was when I first saw it. I never asked to be a vendor there, dearie, the Regatta Committee asked me to participate.<br /><br />If you had been paying any attention at all, instead of spending all your time pondering nasty remarks to vomit, you would know I said the regatta committee should clearly go back to whatever used to work to make the regatta successful, since all these new maneuvers aren't working.<br /><br />And by the way, your craven ass isn't going to get a forum here. Go spill your venom elsewhere - preferably on yourself.Elledahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17703662154034411481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17835834.post-84073045712172987562010-08-18T11:07:02.412-07:002010-08-18T11:07:02.412-07:00If "you" were really "concerned&quo...If "you" were really "concerned" about getting the Regatta back to the way it "was", then you would support the idea that the Regatta isn't about, and never has been about, giving private hawkers of trinkets a chance to cash in on a crowd. It used to be at the armory and the cost of admission covered access to the dance, the beer garden and the Pirate's Den. It was always packed every year and it was a hell of a party that everyone in town attended and enjoyed and every nickle spent went to support the Regatta and not for recent arrivals from California an opportuity to cash in on our venerable festivalAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17835834.post-24140026693536183892010-08-18T11:02:27.075-07:002010-08-18T11:02:27.075-07:00Hi Elleda,
I haven't been involved w/Regatta ...Hi Elleda,<br /><br />I haven't been involved w/Regatta for enough years to know how they used to do stuff, but I do know that lack of interest is why there are no longer sailboat races, which is a shame.<br /><br />I mis-spoke a bit when I said that the whole event is a fund raiser...the money made during Regatta is to pay FOR the festival, since as I said, it costs a ton of money. I didn't mean to mislead. <br /><br />The Regatta Assn does, however, provide scholarships every year, which enables the outstanding young ladies of the court to go to college. <br /><br />We also do two Bingo events each year, in spring and winter, to help raise funds.<br /><br />The Regatta Court attends between 10-12 other festivals throughout the spring/summer, to promote Astoria, so it is very tourism-driven. The other festivals courts attend our festival in turn. <br /><br />As I said, what the Regatta needs most is some new blood and new ideas, to help keep it going. Pretty much the same people (less than a dozen) spend an incredible amount of time every year on this. <br /><br />If you think you might be interested, get in touch with Charlene Larsen (classified desk would have her phone number as she's the one that places the ads). I'm sure they would welcome the help!Joninoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17835834.post-72440962361443750862010-08-18T06:25:23.341-07:002010-08-18T06:25:23.341-07:00I was talking to some pals last night, and we thou...I was talking to some pals last night, and we thought it would be cool if the Regatta went back to Duane Street with the Moose on one end and Fort George on the other end. <br /><br />Then vendors would come back, and it could be more festive-looking. And it would be near the river, and the Maritime Museum, and the Riverwalk/Trolley.<br /><br />People would know where the gambling is, parade bands could play after the parade, and Fort George is always a big draw, anyway.<br /><br />Maybe too much money is being spent on things like bouncies for the kids, hiring bands, etc.<br /><br />In a word: Simplify. Go back to basics.Elledahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17703662154034411481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17835834.post-8282430180808550512010-08-17T06:56:31.623-07:002010-08-17T06:56:31.623-07:00Hey Joni -
And what about a boat parade and boat...Hey Joni - <br /><br />And what about a boat parade and boat show (not new boats, people show off their boats)?Elledahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17703662154034411481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17835834.post-12740437807904748072010-08-17T06:31:28.082-07:002010-08-17T06:31:28.082-07:00Hi Joni,
Thanks for writing!
First: I had no ide...Hi Joni,<br /><br />Thanks for writing!<br /><br />First: I had no idea it was a fundraiser. And you're right, I bet few people know that. Everyone should know, it would likely help matters. What's the charity?<br /><br />Second: Those sure didn't seem/look like 16 oz. cups in the beer garden. At all.<br /><br />Third: Dunno if the regatta made any money in 2005, but it was a true community event. It had a whole different feel to it.<br /><br />I think one of the ways the regatta went all wrong is to split it up: the Moose Club part on one end of town, and the rest of it up at Safeway. <br /><br />It should be all together, I'm thinkin'. I bet a lot of people (especially tourists) don't even realize there's a whole separate thing going on over at the Moose.<br /><br />I also remember in 2005 there were sailboat races, with lovely spinnakers, and the boats sailed in under the bridge. It would be great if the races were where everyone can see them. <br /><br />My son, who's here visiting, said, "I thought this was supposed to be a regatta. Where are the boats?"<br /><br />If the city/whoever could get grants to fix up that old armory, that would be a great place to have bands, etc., if you really think you need them. They are a big expense, I imagine. <br /><br />I don't recall if there were any bands in 2005 - all I remember is bands from the parade performing in front of the Moose, which was a blast.<br /><br />The only other thing I can think of at the moment is that the fundraising should be year-round. Bunco games, bowling contests, raffles, etc. And submit the events in the community section of the paper and Coast Weekend, which are both free.<br /><br />The charity the regatta represents should be mentioned often and emphasized so people know what it's about.<br /><br />That's all I can think of at this point.Elledahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17703662154034411481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17835834.post-62358410129527249782010-08-16T20:55:07.067-07:002010-08-16T20:55:07.067-07:00Elleda,
As a former Regatta board member and 2008...Elleda,<br /><br />As a former Regatta board member and 2008's Regatta Square Chairperson, I can clue you in on a few things.<br /><br />In 2008, I fought NOT to have the whole square fenced in, and only charged "admission", which amounted to buying a Regatta pin, for the beer garden/entertainment.<br /><br />It didn't work. <br /><br />After that year, they decided to let one of our local breweries handle beer sales at the beer garden. They charged $4 for a 16 oz cup, which is the same as we charged when we handled it. Wet Dog got some good publicity, and although I have no idea what Regatta's cut was, I'm sure it didn't amount to a ton of money. <br /><br />The entire event is a fund-raiser, and I don't think many people realize that. They also don't realize that it costs close to $100K to put on this festival over the five days. <br /><br />What would you suggest, to help make money? The Regatta Committee has been the same bunch of people over many years, and every year costs go up, while revenues go down.<br /><br />My mother was involved in Regatta, as was my sister, and now me. The desire is to put on a festival that everyone will have fun at, but at the end of the day, it is all about making money to provide scholarships.<br /><br />New blood is needed, and new ideas. Any suggestions?Joninoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17835834.post-37245202986332808672010-08-16T20:19:11.400-07:002010-08-16T20:19:11.400-07:00Nope, as I don't charge people to come by my t...Nope, as I don't charge people to come by my tent at Sunday Market. They come by, or buy, or not, at their leisure. <br /><br />The regatta obviously used to raise money before without locking up the Safeway square and charging an entrance fee, or it wouldn't have kept going all these years (116, I think). <br /><br />Maybe they should go back to whatever they were doing that worked.Elledahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17703662154034411481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17835834.post-38424755722810288562010-08-16T18:32:07.772-07:002010-08-16T18:32:07.772-07:00Dont you think it's sort of hypocritical to st...Dont you think it's sort of hypocritical to state that you just moved up here from California in 05 and want to hawk trinkits to sunday market tourists and regatta square goers to make money while bitching about the regatta charging to support itself?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17835834.post-29919595056957225002010-07-25T19:43:05.718-07:002010-07-25T19:43:05.718-07:00Ooh... I'm guessing Fred Meyer. *cringe*Ooh... I'm guessing Fred Meyer. *cringe*Wendehttp://evidently.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17835834.post-8206209100482164832010-07-22T07:23:58.672-07:002010-07-22T07:23:58.672-07:00Voter apathy?
The turn-out for the May 2010 electi...Voter apathy?<br />The turn-out for the May 2010 election was HIGHER than two of the other May primary elections in the last 6 years.<br />Voters spoke loud and the reason was the exact opposite of apathy.<br />This is democracy.<br />The voters shared Elleda's concernsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17835834.post-38808812182586970532010-05-21T18:11:19.633-07:002010-05-21T18:11:19.633-07:00Too bad they lost jobs, but they hitched their wag...Too bad they lost jobs, but they hitched their wagon to the wrong horse. The bottom line is that the whole rigamarole was sheer energy speculation, which is hardly a stable business. At least they had jobs for a while.<br /><br />If you're going to start on laws, the commissioners repeatedly defied county law, i.e. ignoring the allowable size of a project in the Bradwood area. Which is why the project was appealed to LUBA, and send back to the county. Twice.<br /><br />Just because the commissioners decided to call the project "small to medium" didn't make it so.<br /><br />Trying to make the Bradwood project fit with existing county use laws is like herding cats. Futile.Elledahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17703662154034411481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17835834.post-30586733915980417652010-05-20T22:40:06.303-07:002010-05-20T22:40:06.303-07:00Nobody is laughing Elleda...there are many OREGONI...Nobody is laughing Elleda...there are many OREGONIANS now out of a job. These people were not from Texas, they are from HERE. In this state. Yes, the company was based in Texas, but the people that worked in Oregon and in Astoria were from here.<br /><br />And I will stick by my stance that the commission voted BY THE LAWS and not with their emotions, unlike Mr. Rohne.Charlesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17835834.post-71093704108947696722010-05-20T06:28:00.411-07:002010-05-20T06:28:00.411-07:00The commissioners are "the county," for ...The commissioners are "the county," for the most part, and I am doubtful their pals at Bradwood could have run a tab without their approval.<br /><br />Regardless, it was stupid on a good day to let Bradwood rack up a bill, and extremely poor business practice. Not to mention highly irresponsible.<br /><br />NO ONE should be allowed to run a tab (you don't think they'd let you or I run one, do you?), much less a large group of speculators from outside the county who can easily bolt and run (as they just did) and leave a trail of debt in their wake. <br /><br />They're probably laughing all the way to Texas after giving the county (and several other people) a good financial screwing.Elledahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17703662154034411481noreply@blogger.com