Hello From Columbus, Oh - Or Soon To Be Corvallis Or

[Guest willow_may]

Hi there.

I'm Ed from Columbus, Ohio. But won't be living here much longer.

 

My 9 year old girl Willow and I will be moving to Corvallis, OR in just a few weeks.

Sadly, her mom will be staying behind for a little while.

 

New to the forum and trying to reach out and make some contacts out in the Willamette Valley.

It's a big move for us. We hope Willow adjusts okay.

 

We'll be driving together, so if anyone has advice about our upcoming trip, that would be awesome and appreciated.

[Time4ANap]

We are not in Corvallis, but have been there many times when my brother lived there. Some things to check out when you arrive: Great Coffee at The Beanery, and wonderful food at the New Morning Bakery . The DaVinci Days Festival is also a blast.

 

There are some Active GreyTalk Folks in the area but I can't recall names.

 

Good luck on your move.

 

EDITED TO ADD: Somehow, i forgot to mention one of my favorite dive bars - Squirrel's Tavern in Corvallis. It's not fancy, but is very laid back, and the food is awesome. Best chicken sandwich and burgers I've ever had. The fact that I forgot it means we are overdue for a trip out west.

 

For a trip to the coast, check out Florence, Oregon, or Yachats, Oregon. Both are a reasonable drive. In Yachats - the Adobe is a great hotel and has a very good restaurant, on the oceanfront.

Edited February 8, 2011 by Time4ANap

[Guest willow_may]

thanks, time, for the tips.

we're excited for the move!

[Guest boondog]

Welcome to GT. I'm in Columbus, too. I hope your move goes well.

[Guest bonnebike]

Hello from Corvallis! If you like little towns, you'll like Corvallis. There are a number of greys in town so Willow can find some friends.

 

In the "small world" category, my wife has family in Gahanna, Newark, and Cincinnati.

[kolarik1]

How is Willow at traveling in general? Does she like car rides? I travel to/from Pensacola, FL (starting in Lansing, MI) with my 2 pups. I just stop every 4 hours to let them out, give them water...they eat before we leave and when we get there. If the weather is bad like this last time, then I'll crash at a hotel for the night...I stopped @ Best Western, but others on here who go to Sandy Paws, GIG, Dewey, etc. could tell you of other chain hotels that would allow pets. Mine can handle the 15 1/2 hour drive straight through, but not much more than that. If you do your drive over a couple of days then you'll be able to book a hotel in advance.

 

And welcome to GT!

[Guest IrskasMom]

Hello Ed and WELCOME to GT As I can see , you made already Contact with another GTer . Willow will do just fine and find New Friends. Let us know , how it goes . Good Luck on your Move .

[Guest willow_may]

hi there again.

 

we made it! willow did greyt on the long ride. she settled right

into her bed in the backseat.

 

corvallis is beautiful- and we've already hooked up with a few grey owners

at a local adoption event in town. we're really looking forward

to settling here for a while and exploring. there's tons of trails

for willow to walk and stay in shape for an old lady!!

 

thanks for all the kind words!!

[Pennymom]

Just wanted to say welcome to the Willamette Valley! The Oregon State vet school is there in Corvallis, if you find yourself in need. And trust me when I say that the rain will eventually stop. Summer and early fall are the best times to live here, in my opinion. I hope you and Willow are enjoying settling into your new home! There are lots of lovely greyhound folks around.

[Guest FullMetalFrank]

Hi, I'm from the next town over, Albany! Welcome to GT and Corvallis!