Where Squirrels Fear To Tread

Originally published at Route 96. You can comment here or there.

On the morning of my actual birthday, Pete and Derek bought me admission to the granddaddy of all mystery spots, the Oregon Vortex. First discovered by the white man in 1864, the “natural, historical, educational, scientific, authentic” Oregon Vortex is, we were told, the oldest and “most respected” gravitational vortex in America. The science behind this authentic natural wonder is a little too educational and historical to get into here, but suffice to say the vortex is a “famous” circular area with “unique” phenomena: balls roll up hill, squirrels fear to tread, and the harsh mistress of gravity takes a nap on the job.

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I'll Love It When A Plan Comes Together

So my "plan," if such a flimsy inclination deserves the word, is to do something - dinner, drinks, hang out - with any and all willing Boston LJ / gamer / Ephemeral Circus types tomorrow (Friday) night. Who's with me?

Suggestions for venue welcome. I'm in the Cambridge-Kendall-Central Square area, but will go anywhere T accessible.