Comments for On Portland http://www.onpdx.com Entertainment, Arts, Culture and Food Mon, 26 Dec 2011 06:21:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.4 Comment on Portland Getaway – Inner tubing on Mt. Hood by Grant Cagann http://www.onpdx.com/getaways/portland-getaway-inner-tubing-on-mt-hood/comment-page-1/#comment-7098 Grant Cagann Mon, 26 Dec 2011 06:21:14 +0000 http://www.onpdx.com/?p=2596#comment-7098 your review is EXACTLY what I was looking for tonight, thank you! We just moved to Portland this fall from AZ and are making our first trip to the mountain in the morning. the kids are 6&7, and we were planning on hitting skibowl first, and seeing what else is around if the kids are up for more. awesome review, i hope we make it to snowbunny tomorrow. if not, next saturday is already planned ;) - Cagann Family Christmas your review is EXACTLY what I was looking for tonight, thank you! We just moved to Portland this fall from AZ and are making our first trip to the mountain in the morning. the kids are 6&7, and we were planning on hitting skibowl first, and seeing what else is around if the kids are up for more.

awesome review, i hope we make it to snowbunny tomorrow. if not, next saturday is already planned ;)

- Cagann Family Christmas

]]> Comment on Mary Poppins The Broadway Musical in Portland Review by andrew robinson http://www.onpdx.com/theater/mary-poppins-the-broadway-musical-in-portland-review/comment-page-1/#comment-7067 andrew robinson Fri, 02 Dec 2011 21:42:05 +0000 http://www.onpdx.com/?p=2727#comment-7067 The stage adaptation is a closer portrayal of the book than the film. And having seen the musical 11 times, the songs that I most enjoy are Playing the Game and Brimstone and Treacle. Mary wasn´t supposed to be the sweet Nanny that Julie Andrews played so beautifully. The stage adaptation is a closer portrayal of the book than the film. And having seen the musical 11 times, the songs that I most enjoy are Playing the Game and Brimstone and Treacle. Mary wasn´t supposed to be the sweet Nanny that Julie Andrews played so beautifully.

]]> Comment on Britney Spears Femme Fatale Tour Portland Concert Review by Josh http://www.onpdx.com/music/britney-spears-femme-fatale-tour-portland-concert-review/comment-page-1/#comment-7040 Josh Fri, 18 Nov 2011 03:53:49 +0000 http://www.onpdx.com/?p=2690#comment-7040 It's interesting, Geoff, to read your review and then to read some of the comments that follow. Firstly, and to be honest, I couldn't agree more with you! I must admit that I love reading the comment about you being a "Britney basher" and how you're against her, when, clearly, those people are missing the point. Those comments lack depth and aren't enough of an arguement to match your statements. Each to their own and what you might see as a, let's be frank, half-arsed perfomance, someone might not....I do think that has a lot to do with the success of her PR and production team because what some people are considering "amazing" is, ultimately, someone who's not singing live - I believe people prefer lip-syncing from her to make way for dance routines - her 'dancing', while I'm commenting on it, is extremely limited and no comparison to where she was a few years ago. As for being a 'prop' she seems to have lost that 'spark' which she was/is famous for and, personally, I don't think that she even wants to be there. And I DO feel sorry for her. I watched her documentary, For the Record, and there seems to be a big heart under there. I haven't seen Femme Fatale - only on Youtube - but I did see Circus when she was in Australia and my opinions are very similar to yours. She just got lost and I found myself watching the dancers, regularly reminding myself why I was there in the first place. She hasn't been the same since her breakdown and, if it wasn't for the team behind her depending on her for a wage, I think that she would disappear for a much needed search...for herself. Being directed on EVERYTHING since childhood leads to a dependency for continual guidance without doing it for herself. Am I a "Britney basher"? I bloody love the girl! And as a fan I'm concerned and want the best for her. If it means a few years without performances in anticipation for a TRUE 'comeback' then I say go for it Britney!! Peace. It's interesting, Geoff, to read your review and then to read some of the comments that follow. Firstly, and to be honest, I couldn't agree more with you! I must admit that I love reading the comment about you being a "Britney basher" and how you're against her, when, clearly, those people are missing the point. Those comments lack depth and aren't enough of an arguement to match your statements. Each to their own and what you might see as a, let's be frank, half-arsed perfomance, someone might not….I do think that has a lot to do with the success of her PR and production team because what some people are considering "amazing" is, ultimately, someone who's not singing live – I believe people prefer lip-syncing from her to make way for dance routines – her 'dancing', while I'm commenting on it, is extremely limited and no comparison to where she was a few years ago. As for being a 'prop' she seems to have lost that 'spark' which she was/is famous for and, personally, I don't think that she even wants to be there. And I DO feel sorry for her. I watched her documentary, For the Record, and there seems to be a big heart under there.

I haven't seen Femme Fatale – only on Youtube – but I did see Circus when she was in Australia and my opinions are very similar to yours. She just got lost and I found myself watching the dancers, regularly reminding myself why I was there in the first place. She hasn't been the same since her breakdown and, if it wasn't for the team behind her depending on her for a wage, I think that she would disappear for a much needed search…for herself. Being directed on EVERYTHING since childhood leads to a dependency for continual guidance without doing it for herself.

Am I a "Britney basher"? I bloody love the girl! And as a fan I'm concerned and want the best for her. If it means a few years without performances in anticipation for a TRUE 'comeback' then I say go for it Britney!! Peace.

]]> Comment on Mythbusters – Live by Paul http://www.onpdx.com/events/mythbusters-live/comment-page-1/#comment-6965 Paul Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:36:08 +0000 http://www.onpdx.com/?p=183#comment-6965 Yeah! But is it worth $62 a seat ???? Yeah! But is it worth $62 a seat ????

]]> Comment on Britney Spears Femme Fatale Tour Portland Concert Review by meg http://www.onpdx.com/music/britney-spears-femme-fatale-tour-portland-concert-review/comment-page-1/#comment-6959 meg Mon, 31 Oct 2011 21:51:10 +0000 http://www.onpdx.com/?p=2690#comment-6959 This review confused me. Having been to the concert myself, I completely disagree: the show was LIVE. I know this because Britney actually went out of tune at one point, I could also hear her breathing. I don't understand people - when she danced and mimed, she was wrong - now she's singing live and not dancing so much, she's wrong. I believe this review is more fitting to 'the circus' tour because she was stiff and more of a prop, but FF was absolutely astounding and Britney seemed to have been revived, not quite to 2003, but definitely on her way. This review confused me. Having been to the concert myself, I completely disagree: the show was LIVE. I know this because Britney actually went out of tune at one point, I could also hear her breathing. I don't understand people – when she danced and mimed, she was wrong – now she's singing live and not dancing so much, she's wrong. I believe this review is more fitting to 'the circus' tour because she was stiff and more of a prop, but FF was absolutely astounding and Britney seemed to have been revived, not quite to 2003, but definitely on her way.

]]> Comment on Lord of The Rings in Concert Giveaway by Angela http://www.onpdx.com/giveaway/lord-of-the-rings-in-concert-giveaway/comment-page-1/#comment-6932 Angela Sun, 16 Oct 2011 05:22:48 +0000 http://www.onpdx.com/?p=2755#comment-6932 when do we find out who won?? i am anxious to know when do we find out who won?? i am anxious to know

]]> Comment on Lord of The Rings in Concert Giveaway by Elaine Armstrong http://www.onpdx.com/giveaway/lord-of-the-rings-in-concert-giveaway/comment-page-1/#comment-6930 Elaine Armstrong Sun, 16 Oct 2011 02:23:23 +0000 http://www.onpdx.com/?p=2755#comment-6930 All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost; The old that is strong does not wither, Deep roots are not reached by the frost. From the ashes a fire shall be woken, A light from the shadows shall spring; Renewed shall be blade that was broken, The crownless again shall be king. All that is gold does not glitter,
Not all those who wander are lost;
The old that is strong does not wither,
Deep roots are not reached by the frost.
From the ashes a fire shall be woken,
A light from the shadows shall spring;
Renewed shall be blade that was broken,
The crownless again shall be king.

]]> Comment on Choffy – A Coffee Alternative Made From Chocolate by A thread for those TTC | Mark's Daily Apple Health and Fitness Forum page 10 http://www.onpdx.com/food/choffy-a-coffee-made-from-chocolate/comment-page-1/#comment-6929 A thread for those TTC | Mark's Daily Apple Health and Fitness Forum page 10 Sat, 15 Oct 2011 22:51:59 +0000 http://www.onpdx.com/?p=954#comment-6929 [...] but drip-brewed cacao). There are a couple commercial makers putting roasted cacao products out: Choffy – A Coffee Alternative Made From Chocolate | On Portland --these aren't caffeinated, but of course chocolate does contain a stimulant that most folks [...] [...] but drip-brewed cacao). There are a couple commercial makers putting roasted cacao products out: Choffy – A Coffee Alternative Made From Chocolate | On Portland –these aren't caffeinated, but of course chocolate does contain a stimulant that most folks [...]

]]> Comment on Lord of The Rings in Concert Giveaway by Patrick http://www.onpdx.com/giveaway/lord-of-the-rings-in-concert-giveaway/comment-page-1/#comment-6928 Patrick Sat, 15 Oct 2011 19:14:01 +0000 http://www.onpdx.com/?p=2755#comment-6928 "Bed and breakfast in Isengard" From one of the Urak Hai while kidnapping Merry and Pippin. A little later I liked the the "How abouts thier legs, they don't need them" when the motley crew stops to have a rest outside of Fangorn Forrest. "Bed and breakfast in Isengard" From one of the Urak Hai while kidnapping Merry and Pippin. A little later I liked the the "How abouts thier legs, they don't need them" when the motley crew stops to have a rest outside of Fangorn Forrest.

]]> Comment on Lord of The Rings in Concert Giveaway by peter http://www.onpdx.com/giveaway/lord-of-the-rings-in-concert-giveaway/comment-page-1/#comment-6926 peter Sat, 15 Oct 2011 04:12:06 +0000 http://www.onpdx.com/?p=2755#comment-6926 gandalf when he says fly you fools gandalf when he says fly you fools

]]> Comment on Lord of The Rings in Concert Giveaway by Angela http://www.onpdx.com/giveaway/lord-of-the-rings-in-concert-giveaway/comment-page-1/#comment-6923 Angela Fri, 14 Oct 2011 19:14:22 +0000 http://www.onpdx.com/?p=2755#comment-6923 Sing hey! For the bath at close of day That washes the weary mud away! A loon is he that will not sing: O! Water Hot is a noble thing! Sing hey! For the bath at close of day
That washes the weary mud away!
A loon is he that will not sing:
O! Water Hot is a noble thing!

]]> Comment on Lord of The Rings in Concert Giveaway by Dan Andre http://www.onpdx.com/giveaway/lord-of-the-rings-in-concert-giveaway/comment-page-1/#comment-6921 Dan Andre Fri, 14 Oct 2011 04:31:35 +0000 http://www.onpdx.com/?p=2755#comment-6921 My favorite quote is Gandalf:" A wizard is never late, Frodo Baggins. Nor is he early. He arrives precisely when he means to." My favorite quote is Gandalf:" A wizard is never late, Frodo Baggins. Nor is he early. He arrives precisely when he means to."

]]> Comment on Lord of The Rings in Concert Giveaway by Jan Berreth http://www.onpdx.com/giveaway/lord-of-the-rings-in-concert-giveaway/comment-page-1/#comment-6918 Jan Berreth Thu, 13 Oct 2011 16:33:02 +0000 http://www.onpdx.com/?p=2755#comment-6918 "Po-tay-toes! Boil 'em, mash 'em, stick 'em in a stew!" (Samwise Gamgee) "Po-tay-toes! Boil 'em, mash 'em, stick 'em in a stew!" (Samwise Gamgee)

]]> Comment on Lord of The Rings in Concert Giveaway by Melissa Arnell http://www.onpdx.com/giveaway/lord-of-the-rings-in-concert-giveaway/comment-page-1/#comment-6909 Melissa Arnell Tue, 11 Oct 2011 22:29:52 +0000 http://www.onpdx.com/?p=2755#comment-6909 My favorite quote: “The quest stands upon the edge of a knife. Stray but a little, and it will fail. But hope remains, if friends stay true.” My favorite quote: “The quest stands upon the edge of a knife. Stray but a little, and it will fail. But hope remains, if friends stay true.”

]]> Comment on Lord of The Rings in Concert Giveaway by Tony Arnell http://www.onpdx.com/giveaway/lord-of-the-rings-in-concert-giveaway/comment-page-1/#comment-6904 Tony Arnell Mon, 10 Oct 2011 23:04:10 +0000 http://www.onpdx.com/?p=2755#comment-6904 Nobody tosses a dwarf. Nobody tosses a dwarf.

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