Ok, Ok, Ok....................I'm sorry but it's not my fault. As you know we went to Germany and I fully expected to have good computer access, but NOT the case. It sucked and I felt completely stifled with communication, not just with the blogging as I promised........with all of it. I was barely able to keep up with emails and had to use the hotel lobby's computer (1 computer for all hotel guests with a "German keyboard" which was tons of fun, or not!). I am sorry that I've been absent for so long but I really do have a legitimate excuse, I promise!

SO...........how was Germany, you ask. It was a very challenging trip. The weather completely sucked the entire time -- cold and wet, which was not the forecast. Neither Josh, Mike nor I was prepared for that, nor were our nice German hosts. We had to completely adjust our schedule so it was a cluster pretty much the whole time. Also, unlike Japan, we had to get ourselves around most of the time (had drivers only 2 days), and that really takes a lot out of you, especially with equipment. I'm used to taking their wonderful rail systems while on vacation, but not hauling equipment and two crew members. None of us felt well the entire trip and we were all eager to get back to home sweet home - Portland!

I know.........I sound like a whiny little bitch but it's what we experienced. Now, of course we had some good times and met some really wonderful people. Every guide/interpreter was super cool and that made it much nicer for us. They all understood our plight with the weather and helped us adjust accordingly. They were probably the highlight of my trip. The most surprising aspect of the trip was how cool Frankfurt was. I remember it as very gray and industrial, but we saw a very different city this time. They say that they are a city of extreme contrasts and that is very true. It's a very international city and the financial center of mainland Europe so you can imagine the variety of people. There were many similarities to Portland, with it's many bridges and the rivers that separate the city. Germany is also very "green" much like Portland. They're really into recycling and conservation which is cool. The most challenging (okay, negative) aspect.............the Germans are very focused on one way of doing things and it's their way. They seem very incapable of thinking outside the box but if you give them a list, believe me, it will get done well!

Now we focus on the future of PDXposed. Right now, we're leaning towards staying on Comcast's On Demand and of course airing all shows on our website. You know I'll let you know when we know. I promise to get back on a semi-decent blogging schedule, now that we're back in our beloved homeland! Thanks for reading and I also promise more exciting "tidbits" in my next blog. I'm writing this as I watch Monday Night Football -- have 3 guys going on my fantasy football team and am barely hanging on to the lead now, so hey..........please appreciate the multi-tasking, okay?!

Cheers to you all and as always, make good memories!

jon