Wind Slither
Since 04 Mar 2005
2573 Posts
The 503
METAL
Mon Jan 20, 20 2:50 pmVote for The Dalles
I am posting this for a friend. Don't know much about it other than the winning city appear to win some cash for improvements and The Dalles is currently in 2nd.
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Kraemer
Since 24 Apr 2006
1735 Posts
Sky Pilot
Unicorn Captain
Tue Jan 21, 20 11:55 am
done!
shred_da_gorge
Since 12 Nov 2008
1251 Posts
Local, not Low Cal
XTreme Poster
Thu Jan 23, 20 4:48 am
I voted for Underwood. Maybe they can build a new sandbar with the money?
Sasquatch
Since 09 Mar 2005
2057 Posts
PNW
Bigfoot
Tue Jan 28, 20 6:12 pmRe: Vote for The Dalles
Wind Slither wrote:
I am posting this for a friend. Don't know much about it other than the winning city appear to win some cash for improvements and The Dalles is currently in 2nd.
Vote for your favorite small town!
The Small Business Revolution is on a mission to revitalize small towns, one small business at a time. Each season, America chooses the town, we choose the small businesses, and Deluxe and a host of celebrity experts give them the makeover of a lifetime – all on our quest to put main street back on the map.
From thousands of nominations, we’ve narrowed it to the Top 5 towns – now it’s up to you to choose the winner! Vote daily through January 21.
I presume The Dallas came in second? Some small town in State of NY won.
Some interesting changes taking place up there on the main streets. Got to say getting a bite to eat and a cold beer is tough up there these days as there are many options to choose from (1st world problem). The outside seating, eating and drinking, and listening to music scene is robust! Glad to see it!
Sella
Since 21 Apr 2007
1794 Posts
Doin' The Dalles
FLY'IN HIGH PIE GUY
Wed Jan 29, 20 12:53 pm
The Dalles came in 2nd place to Fredonia NY. Over a million total votes cast so it was nice to see the community rally in a classic small town Americana style.
The Dalles has definitely been in a transitional phase the past few years when Gorge real estate pricing started to trend back up. It reminds me of HR property values when windsurfing took over in the 80's / 90's as growth has outpaced all other gorge towns since 2016-17'ish because younger growing families find it difficult to make HR financially pencil. Not having STR regulations doesn't hurt either for investors needing to store their quiver, bikes, skis etc. With free downtown parking, no traffic, great music, craft beer and food options and 300 days of sunshine it's becoming a nice little town to chill any day of the week alongside a very diverse and eclectic mix of Liberal, Conservative, MAGA, People of Wal-Mart, Retired and outdoor enthusiasts.
The best part however, in my very biased kite opinion, is access to Rufus, Rowena, Mosier and Event Site are all about 15-20 minute drive time contingent upon if the forecast tells you to turn left or right onto I-84. Oh yeah, crossing into WA is free so Doug's is 11 minutes away. If you haven't experienced the Doug's scene yet....the layout potential is off the charts so looking forward for many of you to drive east this coming season to help shape and tame that beast. Cheers.
deminimis
Since 15 Jul 2014
326 Posts
On the Rocks
Obsessed
Wed Jan 29, 20 1:13 pm
^^ This!
Anyway, well done TD!
Sasquatch
Since 09 Mar 2005
2057 Posts
PNW
Bigfoot
Wed Jan 29, 20 11:55 pm
deminimis wrote:
^^ This!
Anyway, well done TD!
Yes, well done TD (Tenacious D that is). The Dallas get the award next year.
Don't let the results this year be The Death of a Dream
OK, I gotta chime in, Please read Sella's post reply in" vote for the Dalles" above, he nails it! The Dalles is way cool and really trying to show it. All the businesses there are down home, happy, with no attitude (Attitude IS Everything). The social scene there is thriving, with music, great eateries, inexpensive shopping and good weather. Really close to Doug's
So, Bart's the guy, we're working hard to get Doug's and other beaches(next Bingen) in shape for all river sport access. The link to join CGW2 is on top.
Also, come and DANCE to my new band T-BLUE and THE RHYTHM INFLICTORS at RT 30 Bar on main street, THIS SATURDAY Feb 8th 8-11pm. We do all homegrown Groove Blues as Tom Reinerth's songs are locally motivated. We just want you guys to come and see how much fun we have playing them! And ya, I'll be playing my self designed, 200% recycled cardboard box drum kit you saw me banging on at Rufus this summer!
We'll be donating part of the band's proceeds from this gig to the CGW2 Doug's KITEBEACH improvement project, so c'mon kiter friends, please show up and have some fun!! Thanks, Inflictor Out
Sasquatch
Since 09 Mar 2005
2057 Posts
PNW
Bigfoot
Tue Feb 04, 20 9:34 amRe: Shameless Marketing!
Yo Inflictor, your post was a bit scant on details and so I took the liberty to jazz it up some with some additional detail and links. . . ROCK ON!
Inflictor wrote:
OK, I gotta chime in, Please read Sella's post reply in" vote for the Dalles" above, he nails it! The Dalles is way cool and really trying to show it. All the businesses there are down home, happy, with no attitude (Attitude IS Everything). The social scene there is thriving, with music, great eateries, inexpensive shopping and good weather. Really close to Doug's
So, Bart's the guy, we're working hard to get Doug's and other beaches(next Bingen) in shape for all river sport access. The link to join CGW2 is on top.
Also, come and DANCE to my new band T-BLUE and THE RHYTHM INFLICTORS at RT 30 Bar on main street, THIS SATURDAY Feb 8th 8-11pm. We do all homegrown Groove Blues as Tom Reinerth's songs are locally motivated. We just want you guys to come and see how much fun we have playing them! And ya, I'll be playing my self designed, 200% recycled cardboard box drum kit you saw me banging on at Rufus this summer!
We'll be donating part of the band's proceeds from this gig to the CGW2 Doug's KITEBEACH improvement project, so c'mon kiter friends, please show up and have some fun!! Thanks, Inflictor Out
Sella wrote:
The Dalles came in 2nd place to Fredonia NY. Over a million total votes cast so it was nice to see the community rally in a classic small town Americana style.
The Dalles has definitely been in a transitional phase the past few years when Gorge real estate pricing started to trend back up. It reminds me of HR property values when windsurfing took over in the 80's / 90's as growth has outpaced all other gorge towns since 2016-17'ish because younger growing families find it difficult to make HR financially pencil. Not having STR regulations doesn't hurt either for investors needing to store their quiver, bikes, skis etc. With free downtown parking, no traffic, great music, craft beer and food options and 300 days of sunshine it's becoming a nice little town to chill any day of the week alongside a very diverse and eclectic mix of Liberal, Conservative, MAGA, People of Wal-Mart, Retired and outdoor enthusiasts.
The best part however, in my very biased kite opinion, is access to Rufus, Rowena, Mosier and Event Site are all about 15-20 minute drive time contingent upon if the forecast tells you to turn left or right onto I-84. Oh yeah, crossing into WA is free so Doug's is 11 minutes away. If you haven't experienced the Doug's scene yet....the layout potential is off the charts so looking forward for many of you to drive east this coming season to help shape and tame that beast. Cheers.
Help out Doug's new kite launch and Moiser's is soon to come:
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