Mini Plane for Mini Foo

Foo was tickled to find that they ordered a Foo-size plane for his quick transfer flight to Seattle from Portland. It was so tiny, he thought he might have to fit in the overhead bin, but they had a Foo seat perfect just for him.

Sleepy Cuddles

Foo was tired after his week in Portland, so he curled up under his new aikido camp sweatshirt jacket while he waited at the airport for his flight back to Texas.

Bicycles Built for Foo

Foo learned that Portland was a huge biking city, but he thinks they kind of missed the point here. Although a cool art piece, Foo was pretty sure this was not the best way to use bikes for physical fitness.

Local Flavor

Foo wanted to take in a bit of local flavor so he stopped for lunch in this cool restaurant called Henry's Tavern. Although it was dark inside, the food was excellent and the company was grand.

Mwahahahahaha

Foo began to channel Dastardly Dan and needed a black mustache to stay in character. He realized that it wasn't that good of a disguise though, so he gave up his plans to tie Miss Daisy to the railroad tracks.

Miles and Miles of Books

Foo totally got his read on in the famous Powell's bookstore in Portland, Oregon, sporting room upon room upon room of books of all kinds in all genres.

This bookstore was also where Foo met up with his old friend Paula, who graciously showed him a little bit of Portland's secret fun.

Giant Blender Art?

Foo wasn't entirely sure what to make of this public art piece in Portland, Oregon. He did, however, get a mad craving for smoothies.

Future Serial Killer?

It's frightening that this passes for a positive billboard in Portland, Oregon. That child is scarrrrryyyy....

End of Summer... Camp

Like all good things, aikido summer camp had to end, and there were many tears with the parting. Especially sad to see Foo go was his best aikido-camp friend, Nico.

Foo's girlfriend that he met while at the college was so broken up by the parting that she couldn't even face the camera for this farewell photo.

Asahi Spokes Foo

Foo is submitting this photo to the Asahi beer company of Japan in hopes of becoming the company's new spokesman for this awesome beer. As far as Japanese beers go, it's the Awesome-ahi-est.

Oregon Sushi

Foo ventured forth and found Forest Grove, Oregon, sushi to be pretty good.

He also had fun playing with the chopsticks. He's actually getting pretty good at it. He can almost pick up rice now.

Foo... Aikido Master

Foo did so well at aikido summer camp, showing his good ukemi technique (seen here in this action shot), that he was awarded with a high-level belt.

His friend Nico helped him put on the green belt. He likes the way it looks.

Foo-kido Practice

During aikido camp, Foo was very careful to keep his electrolytes up by drinking lots of Gatorade. 

He spent many hours thrashing people around on the aikido mat in the gym. 

But after a while the others just couldn't take it any more, and he ended up helping out at the first aid table to patch up the injured. There were many, most of which were due to Foo.

Foo-evator Problems

At summer camp for aikido it was very important that no one touch the elevator door. Foo was daring and wanted to test it out, but he feared shihan getting stuck in the elevator and taking it out on Foo on the mat.

Drink Like Foo Means it

Foo got his party on during the aikido summer camp as people let their hair down and relaxed after a few tough days on the mat.

And Foo will never forget his roots and sports his Illini wear with pride.

Nothing But Wine, Wine, Wine

At the A Blooming Hill Vineyard and Winery, Foo did a lot of "wining," so much so that it was necessary to stop his mouth.

It was done with a delicious meat cracker (yes, pepperoni or salami toasted into a chip). Not only did it get him to stop talking, but Foo had a delicious treat as well.

A Vine Day for Foo

Foo wanted to pick his own grapes for his wine at the A Blooming Hill Vineyard and Winery in Forest Grove, Oregon. Sadly, he got caught up in the wires before he could get around to getting a bushelful.

Oregon Wine Country

Foo learned just how green and lush Oregon could be on his trip to A Blooming Hill Vineyard and Winery near Forest Grover, OR.

With fabulous pines and wines and views, Foo had a great time with all of his friends.

Even his friend Nico helped made sure Foo could see all the way to the mountains!

Dinner for Foo

While not the most elegant of meals, Foo had to get his nutrients up for the week long aikido seminar he was about to undertake at Pacific University. It hit the spot for energy, and he was ready to go the next day!

Mascot Foo!

When Foo got to Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon, for an aikido summer camp, he never thought he'd meet family!!! Foo found out he was the mascot of the university.

But here they call them Boxers! Still, he knew he had Pacific pride all over him! Gooooo Boxers!!