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Off to Hood River

I may be live tweeting from the Fresh Hop Fest. Or maybe updating this post. Or maybe just drinking beer. It's 48 out right now, the silvery undersides of clouds buffering us from the sun's harsh rays. Looks to be perfect Oregon weather.

Cheers--
Jeff AlworthOctober 3, 2009Fresh Hop FestivalComment
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