The Doug Fir in Portland turns out to be a really good venue…

A nice bar/restaurant, with a hotel attached, and a really nice club underneath. And (if anything) they have an even more awesome sound system , and a guy (Justin) who knows how to run it, so for two nights in a row, the sound is really good. We could get used to this!

Despite an initial small and quiet audience, it’s built by the time we get on stage – and we do an almost flawless, super-energetic set, with witty chit-chat. And by "Gilr of my Dreams" and Shawna's wigged out solo, people are grabbing at her / going wild. And then we move equipment, catch Show Me The Pink, and hang out in the green room , swapping CDs and T-shirts – kewl!

So… a slow start today. Tori is agitating about how long it will take to drive back, but the rest of the girls are laid back, and Tori gives in to a late breakfast. But once on the road, it’s sunny and traffic is light, and by 9pm we’re back in the bay Area, unloading, heading off to our respective sweeties, catching up on email. What an incredible few days – and we’re playing El Rio Wednesday!