Good morning. I am in Portland, Oregon for the Press Publish Conference. I have my itinerary, name tag and my goodies bag. I am thinking I might wear my “I Love Sheila My Big Fat Pig” T shirt. I will try it on with my skirt right now. I think it might work with this colourful crowd.
Last night, by the time I arrived, Portland was turning the lights out. So the only shots I could bring you were from my lovely, lovely hotel room at The Embassy Suites, downtown.
But I was so tired I could barely keep my eyes open so off to bed I went.
Once I have sent you this I will go off down to have breakfast (I am starving) and very soon this day will unfold. It might be just another day for many people, but I am the kind of person who is easily entertained and excited by ordinary events so I am sure to find some new and interesting things to tell you tomorrow.
And because of the live streaming you can be there too, if you want to. My talk ( 1.45 Pacific Time) including question time is 30 minutes. But I am thinking – what if people don’t ask me questions. Do you have any questions for me? That is a useful thought. I could put a few of your questions up my sleeve in case of uncomfortable silences.
It will be fun though. Now I had better go, iron my skirt and wrestle my hair into some semblance of order and find some food. Now that is not my usual morning is it?!
I shall report back tomorrow.
Lots of love,
Your travelling friend
celi
The Kitchen's Garden 
72 responses to “Portland”
I’m sure it will be fabulous. I can’t believe the one time I could meet Miss C. right in my own hometown, I’m in California. I hear the weather is terrific up there, enjoy!
You’ll be wonderful! I so wish I could see the live stream, but have an appointment. Good luck!
I am so sorry I missed it!
You haven t missed it yet! Our Cecilia will be on in about. 50minutes.
I m so glad you were able to watch it, even if my earlier comment didn t get through on time tobe of any help to you. Cecilia did so well, I was so happy to be able to watch it.
I saw her a couple of hours ago!
Hope I can connect! Good luck – you’ll be fabulous 🙂
I’m new here… Does anyone know how to follow the stream live?
I found it! 😀
I-heart-your-blog and photos. it’s one of a handful that I run – yes, run, muddy barn boots just now and all, to read every day. because it’s educational, inspiring and so loving of your farm and animals, without being pedantic. and thank you for sneaking us into your suitcase for your trip. am loving the street-life photos, but I know i’ll enjoy no matter what you send out to us, because you just have the touch/knack for it. no wonder you were asked to be a speaker. congratulations, clapclapclap, and have safe adventures in portland, fun and a safe trip home. —-suz in ohio
I’m watching you LIVE, Celi! You are BRILLIANT!
Wonderful talk, Celi! You’re doing a great job! They love you! 🙂 As do we.
Celi! You sound English!! Lol – not what I expected, though I know you worked there a while.
The live stream kept cutting out on me and was very jerky and difficult to watch. I do so hope it felt better for you.
XO
YOU are doing great! How fun to hear your voice and beautiful New Zealand accent! I bet the fellowship is going to gain some new members today. Welcome to the newbies. Bravo Celi!
Rats. I totally forgot to stream this. One of my friends here was on around 11:30 this morning on a MSP radio station and I caught her and it totally left my mind that you were going to be on. I am sorry. I planned to listen! I am sure you rocked it. Is it a podcast?
BRILLIANT! Our Celi did us proud! She had the audience eating out of her hand and YES, they did ask questions! Congradulations, You are a star, Celi.
I just watched! Celi, you were a natural, it was a wonderful talk. Love your kiwin accent! I could hear the murmurs and laughter from the audience which showed their absolute engagement with you and what you were saying. I loved the questions at the end, what good questions. And the info about old barns, how good was that? And I found myself nodding and laughing as you talked about naughty Poppy and Tima, and had tears…I know, big sook….when you mentioned Daisy and Kupa, and Boo Nanny. Everything you said was so familiar…..I think if I’d been in the audience, or someone was here, I’d be nudging with my elbow, saying I know all of them. Well done Celi. I wish I could watch again.
I think that if you’ve missed it, and its still the 28th and the presentations are still going on, you can click on the live stream and watch what was recorded earlier (scroll back to 5 hours 10 or 11 minutes or so). That was just lovely, a real treat. Thank you Celi – you did great – and thanks to Press Publish for the streaming. Lovely to hear you speak, as opposed to reading you speak! Do hope you enjoyed it as much as we have.