Rob ( becida@comcast.net) wrote:
         " . . . In western WA with an '84 Westy and a summer before me."

WESTERN Washington? which is like western Oregon climate-wise ?? - therefore, I ask: "WHAT summer?"    Or haven't you heard (snicker!) that Summer will be more of our Spring . . .  dank, wet, wearisome, . . . naw, hope I'm just kidding!  We all need sun & heat quite badly!!

And re: your inquiry?  ( >snip< " I am serious about the "great" burger or pizza recommendations along the west coast.")     I would also like members comments/recommendations on not-to-miss pizza / burger / outa the way places and festivals for the traveler with time, curiosity, a friendly face, and love of conversation  . . . esp in Wa, Or, Ca, and Idaho.  Thanx!!!

oh - and your other inquiry - security?  I'm with the fellow who's got a golden retriever - got me some dawgs!  Altho, I thought goldens would've opened the van doors & invited strangers in??!!

Anna - Portland OR
'86 Blue Mongrel