Beards And Frozen Climbers

I flew today from Lawton, Oklahoma to Portland, Oregon where Liz and I met up for a weekend meeting we have in Bend, Oregon.  I got to Portland first and I could help but notice the difference in the amount of facial hair between the two regions among other things.

 

Lawton = military town, conservative, patriotic, Bush fans, clean shaven, short haircuts, buffets, barbecued beef brisket.

 

Portland = fish market town, liberal, conservation, democratic, beards, pony tails, coffee shops, healthy food.

 

Anyway, the drive to Bend was beautiful.  We drove right past Mt. Hood where there are still 2 climbers frozen under the ice that got stranded last year.  Creepy, I know, but that’s exactly what the rental car shuttle driver told us at the airport.   I guess that’s one way to greet people to your city.  “Welcome to Portland, Home of the Frozen Climbers!”