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26 July 2006

Mats is gonna move to PDX! Well, not for about a year, but I've been rolling it around in my mind for a few months now and it's finally gotten solidified enough that I feel it's OK to tell more people about it. My MeFi/Mecha social network down there is definitely going to help ease the transition, for sure!

post by: matildaben at: 17:45 | 24 comments

Yay! I'm glad to hear it's official now! You'll be a welcome addition.

posted by pieisexactlythree 26 July | 17:48

Seattle weeps!

posted by It's Raining Florence Henderson 26 July | 18:20

Heh, I first read that as Matt's gonna move to PDX. As in Haughey. Who already lives there. Sort of.

posted by alan 26 July | 18:25

You gotta help me find a job, Alan.

posted by matildaben 26 July | 18:39

Hey Mats, what's the timeframe on your move?

posted by pieisexactlythree 26 July | 18:40

Wooooo hooooo!

posted by Specklet 26 July | 18:43

Pi: Most likely after my best friend's wedding (May 07) and my UK trip (June 07). So about this time next year.

posted by matildaben 26 July | 18:50

Fabulous timing Mats!!! I just heard yesterday that the P-town Ikea is due to open its doors next spring, some time in March. They broke ground this week.

posted by pieisexactlythree 26 July | 18:55

Cool! I have some great friends in Portland... one former co-worker who's a native, and a gay pagan couple from Texas who just moved there, and are some of my closest buds. When I finally visit the place, I'll feel like I know half the town already! :)

posted by BoringPostcards 26 July | 18:55

The rents are amazing there. I could have a huge apartment with hardwood floors and a fireplace for what I pay now in Seattle. But I'm probably going to get rid of most of my furniture before I go, so you'll all be sitting on the floor for a while when you visit me. I'd like to think I'm a little past the Ikea stage of life, but if the UK trip eats up as much money as everyone's warning me it will, I might have to get a starter couch at the big blue and yellow.

posted by matildaben 26 July | 19:03

Let's all move to PDX.

posted by warbaby 26 July | 19:09

Everyone's doing it.

posted by matildaben 26 July | 19:13

The Harvey Girls are coming to town, too.

Clearly, you all just want to be close to me. "That Josh Millard", they say: "He's like an Ikea that never closes."

"I should buy him beer regularly," they add.

posted by gaydolfshitler 26 July | 19:43

It took me awhile to figure out what PDX meant.

Yaaay, congrats girl!

posted by ThePinkSuperhero 26 July | 20:03

Yes, I was thinking, "Which bunnies live in Phoenix, Arizona?"

posted by muddgirl 26 July | 20:25

(had to Google "PDX")

posted by BoringPostcards 26 July | 20:41

I'd buy at least one beer for cortex aka Josh Millard, fershure.

Yay Harvey Girls!

posted by matildaben 26 July | 20:51

Congrats on this, mats. I know you've been mulling things over for a while. I wish you every success and happiness!

posted by Miko 26 July | 21:06

yay for mats, but Portland cannot claim me. Sorry PeedeeMechas.

posted by Lipstick Thespian 26 July | 21:15

If ever it should occur that I was going to leave the east coast (highly unlikely) then Portland is my destination of choice. Maybe someday I'll at least visit!

posted by mygothlaundry 26 July | 21:21

You will be welcome in the Beaver State. . .*smile*

posted by danf 26 July | 22:13

Ikea? Oh christ that's the last thing this town needs.

No, wait, a Tibetan Prayer Flag Store, that's the last thing this town needs.

posted by cmonkey 27 July | 00:52

And welcome to Portland, matildaben! You'll love living here.

posted by cmonkey 27 July | 01:24

Congrats on following your bliss, bean.

posted by deborah 27 July | 15:50

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