Tonight, we did the usual Urban Derive. There was a caveat — we had to find the moon. There was snow everywhere in Portland, Oregon. Thus, our moon-finding ability was slightly stunted and slippery.

But, we found an outdoor elevator. I also wore a mustachio. We did some video-taping as well. However, none of it has been edited yet. We’re not sure it will ever be. You know what happens when one videotapes too much. The endless black hole of media accumulates very quickly. The event horizon of inaccessibility increases with each additional minute of footage.

We did end up finding the moon, but it took us an oracle and a number of signs later. There was also a bridge, a railway, and some funky antics.

Here’s to you! We hope you found the moon tonight. If not, no worries. Simply wait around for another period of time and it will be sure to find you. Soon. Very soon.

Rock on.

We walked around, played on playgrounds, and found a couch.

Laser Clothing

Non-Places

Playground Under Different Context

November 16th, 2008

We walked around downtown Portland this time, and it was quite foggy out. 1-2 Am, if I recall.

Bram looked into the parking lot attendant station.

The cash register was very empty.

Bram took a nap.

We passed a Portland Leather Company sign.

Anselm tried to lick an electric tree but did not succeed. Reid looked oni n glee.

I found a lonely toll booth in an empty parking lot.

The building housing the Portland City Grill loomed above the neo-condo development.

We arrived on this bridge and crossed it.

I found some compost buckets under a single backdoor light.

Go by train. I think it is best for one’s thoughts. You can take one from here to Seattle.

Reid peers into an empty parking lot.

Bram and I ponder the fate of Mercato – a new bar that quickly evaporated.

I am uncertain what I was taking a picture of.

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