Cherry of a Ride

[Wahine]

This is my favorite place in town. DH and I used to stay here quite a bit when we would come down for holidays. They have great bfast and meals at the restaurant in the hotel, but they are also right in the thick of things downtown. Walking distance to everything you could want except a grocery store. All the best restaurants are within 6 blocks of the place. Great atmosphere too.

http://www.hoodriverhotel.com/

Other options....

also downtown:

http://www.oakstreethotel.com/

on the waterfront:

http://www.hoodriverinn.com/

If you need more recs let me know. If my house was done I'd be happy to have you two at my place. But alas... the construction continues.

[TsPoet]

Wahine and X,
I tried to send you both PMs, but one bounced back and I can't tell which.
What time do you want to meet? I'm hoping after 7 am is still early, as it's a 2 hr drive for us. I may have a friend tag along.

ariadne.at.charter.dot.net

[Xrayted]

Sorry ladies. My internet has been going nuts at home and I finally was able to get back on today. That was me it bounced on. I've dropped my former internet provider and it's created havoc because they don't allow you to keep your email addy. Since I couldn't get online, I couldn't update my profile on TE. It's good to go now. We'd love to meet you for b-fast. We will probably stay over night at a hotel Friday but we will be getting there rather late for dinner. I'll PM our cell #'s to you both so it's easier to hookup. Thanks.

See ya soon.

[Xrayted]

Wahine/TsP - I was thinking the ride was on Sat originally. So, we will now get a room for Sat instead and be able to hang out in the area all day like a couple of tourists. Lets update the plans... are we doing dinner Sat night or b-fast Sun morning or what?
Anything we should try to do or see on Sat?

[TsPoet]

I hope you are staying in Hood River, nicer, IMHO, than The Dalles. I don't know much about it, though, I'm going to drive in Sunday morning.
Right now, based on PMs, I'm going to leave my place 5:30 am, and should get there before 8 am. I'll look for you guys in the parkinglot and/or near the registration desk!
Also, I may have a bent riding friend with me as well, so look for a man and a woman riding bents and that may be us.

See you.

[Wahine]

I would like to hook up for dinner on Saturday or earlier for hang out time if you like. I'll also meet up with everyone at 7:50 as mentioned in my PM that many did not receive, I expect. I'm not good for b-fast, don't like to get up early enough to do anything besides make myself some Oatmeal.

So call me when you two rascals roll into town on Saturday and we'll do something fun. I'll try to get my run done in the AM then I'll have the afternoon to play.