mom's weekend info...

Mom's Weekend, OSU-style--was a blast. Not because the school has lots to do, but just because it was so much fun to hang out with Ross.

We started off (on Friday afternoon) by taking a walk along the riverfront in Corvallis. The city has done a great job making this area enjoyable and lovely. There are paved paths, for walking and biking, benches for sitting and pondering, scuplture, water features, a skateboard park, new restaurants and shops, etc.

After the walk, we found a little restaurant, where we split some cheese fondue and had dessert. Then we saw the movie, The Forbidden Kingdom with Jet Li and Jackie Chan, which we agreed was cheesy in parts but highly enjoyable.

On Saturday morning, I picked Ross up bright and early (10 a.m., he IS a college kid), and we went out for breakfast, followed by a hike at OSU's Peavy Arboretum, which is about 5 miles outside of town. There was an OSU-sponsored logging competition, which we saw a little bit of. But the major draw was the beautiful old-growth forest, complete with lots of spring wildflowers and a gnut swimming in the lake we hiked around.

After a quick lunch of Taco Bell and then a shower, we headed off to another movie, this time with Ross's friend Sarah and her mom. We went to see Ironman, which was really very good. Robert Downey, Jr. is not usually who I think of when I think 'superhero' and yet, he did a great job in this part. Jeff Bridges plays his incredibly evil nemesis, and Gwyneth Paltrow plays his faithful aide, Pepper Potts.

Dinner was delish onion rings and burgers at Clodfelter's Pub on Monroe Street, right across from the university, with Sarah and her mom. Then, Ross and I went on to the 9 o'clock Comedy Show, with 2 Comedy Central stand-up comedians. Very funny.

Another 10 am breakfast was had on Sunday morning. We picked up Ross's friend, Melissa, and enjoyed some Belgian Waffles with Strawberries. I took off after that, driving the backroads up to my parents' home in Woodburn. OMG, it was such a beautiful day and driving through the backroads of the Willamette Valley is a real treat. It's gorgeous.

All in all, a great weekend with The Boy.

Comments

[Tonya]

Sounds like you had an absolute blast! (And how nice that Ross has so many "lady friends!") :o)

[tinker]

Sounds like a wonderful weekend for mom - and Ross! A little 'one on one' time is always nice.
I haven't been able to make up my mind, whether it's worth the high theater prices to see Iron Man or Forbidden Kingdom. At the present ticket prices, I'm getting pickier and pickier about what movies I'm willing to spend that kind of money to see. But it is usually more enjoyable to see them on the big screen.

[shawn]

wow! With all that fun, you might be too tired to do this, but I'm inviting you just the same and hope you consider coming and bring a friend or two along. I'm gonnabe there!

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[Arlene]

So glad you had a good time. After reading the post where Ross sort of forgot about the trip, I wondered what would happen-:) You know, I sort of wanted to see Iron Man, although I wasn't sure why. But maybe I'm just a bit curious about Robert Downey Jr. in this movie...

[Margaret]

I love that riverfront in Corvallis. It was beautiful (but hot) when we were there this summer. It sounds like a wonderful time. I've heard from students that Ironman is an excellent movie.