Scenes from the Pie-Off
Big ups to the organizers of yesterday’s pie-off. It was a quintessentially Portland event in a quintessentially Portland location. I was planning to just name myself a judge early on, but, as I’m wont to do, I spaced it. Instead, the Professor took my spot. It’s a good thing too. After tasting 49 pies, I would have exploded. It sounds like they’ll be expanding the field of judges next year, so you can put me down now.
You wouldn’t have known it yesterday as I hung out with the Bogdanskis and their kids, but I’m painfully shy when it comes to meeting new people. This is why I failed to say hello to folks like DieselBoi (and his spectacular Utilikilt), LeLo, Gretchen, and (I think) Recovering Straight Girl. This is also why I failed at outside sales and fail with the ladies in general. Alas.
Anyway, I had fun. Everyone else seemed to too. Here’s a little of what I saw.
Yeah! You were there! Darn you for not saying hello. But I’m so glad you came, and your photos are great: you captured the crowd so nicely. And yes, that was Recovering Straight Girl: her mother was the one who won three ribbons! I love how it was such a family event. Thanks again for coming: you’re on the list for next year’s judges!
Though unintended, I’m sure, the fourth photo down catches my son’s distressed look quite nicely. Can’t figure out if he’s distressed by your taking his photo without asking permission, or if it’s because his dad is tasting all these pies without sharing.
Great photos! Thanks for sharing!
My apologies if I offended…
Although I do like being admired from afar–please say hello next time!