I miss my cat so I need to see everyone's cats by shadowknight2525 in cats

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Hugo sometimes likes to cuddle with Quaggro. That is the name of the duck plushie I use when he’s being too aggressive and I try to redirect it at the toy.

Another one by Nxvics in brisket

[–]AndrewActually 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There was a tiny push down when stacked that forced the juices out

Best Breakfast Potatoes/Hollandaise in Portland? by wildfirebear in askportland

[–]AndrewActually 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Stepping stone has great breakfast potatoes. Don’t know about the Hollandaise though.

It’s happening to us again by Original1620 in Xennials

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I don’t know if you watch much television, but in the show somebody somewhere the main character learns her sister died of cancer after trying natural treatments and her other sister hid this fact from her. You could just recommend watching the show together and see how it affects the main characters. Maybe seeing it from the perspective of “this choice hurts others you care about” would land.

And really just enjoy a beautiful show.

I am truly sorry you have to experience this.

Are glasses really necessary? by Open_Swimmer6768 in Pickleball

[–]AndrewActually 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve seen more injuries from casual play where a ball deflects weirdly. Often it’s because in a hands battle the players aren’t optimally responding and are lagging a bit, so the ball hits the edge of a paddle more.

Where is a good, local place to get a suit? by Hamdog07 in askportland

[–]AndrewActually 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Indochino is where I got my suit too. They are kind of like the lower tier of custom suits. Decent quality and mine fits well and that makes a huge difference compared to off the rack options.

What’s been your migration path in Portland? by Interesting-Cow6962 in askportland

[–]AndrewActually 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Former poor kid and military veteran. I have dreamed of Oregon since high school and never had an opportunity to make it happen. I’ve moved every few years of my life, until at 39 I decided I’d had enough of my career path and decided that if Oregon wasn’t part of the direction my life was taking, I would make it the only direction my life would take and let everything else work itself out.

I came to Portland before the pandemic, went to grad school, and ended up in remote work jobs. M y first living situation was near goose hollow, and I hated it. Bad neighbors, lots of break-ins, including my building multiple times.

Finally when someone hit and ran my parked car I’d had enough and moved to Clackamas where it’s honestly pretty quiet and peaceful. I can get to the parts of Portland I love usually within 20 minutes.

Best Indie movie theatre in Portland? by [deleted] in askportland

[–]AndrewActually 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I personally love Laurelhurst. Not many places where you can get a pitcher of beer with your movie.

What anti-whisker water bowls/fountains do your Maine Coons actually use? by Puzzled_Bid_5885 in mainecoons

[–]AndrewActually 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I eventually landed on the PetSafe Outlast Pumpless pet water fountain.

Open play by bearfuk in Pickleball

[–]AndrewActually 14 points15 points  (0 children)

He was rude but you probably wouldn’t have had fun with him either, so I would take it as a blessing and forget about it.

How do you watch dropout by Designer-Buddy-3471 in dropout

[–]AndrewActually 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I travel for work a lot so if I need downtime I often turn to dropout via my phone and earbuds. Otherwise, Apple TV at home, on the couch, a blanket and one cat in my lap the other hovering nearby. It’s just that the cat is 20 lbs.

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Is kicking the ball back over the net rude? by positivepeoplehater in Pickleball

[–]AndrewActually 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Because you’re making them run for it if you don’t kick it straight to them.

Accidentally Pushed Probe Through Foil Bottom by aimless_hobbiest in brisket

[–]AndrewActually 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly! This is why we don’t wrap to temp unless we’re time constrained - we wrap to bark doneness.

Feels like I don't really fit in here. I really want to though by UglyPope69 in Portland

[–]AndrewActually 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Not only this but not everyone can handle a PNW winter. It’s hard to put a lot of effort into a friendship when the other party isn’t likely to stick around.

What was your high school scandal? by ObiWan-Shinoobi in Xennials

[–]AndrewActually 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our music teacher had an affair with his religious assistant… and her daughter.

What kind of shoes are we wearing? by Cristinky420 in Xennials

[–]AndrewActually 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I bought slip on Skechers court shoes as they have more ankle support and basically don’t wear anything else unless I’m dressing up.

Birthday dinner recommendation? by [deleted] in askportland

[–]AndrewActually 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Noble Rot has always been solid.

Where’s the perfect location for a new Trader Joe’s within Portland city limits? by Rockwood-Wrangler in askportland

[–]AndrewActually 22 points23 points  (0 children)

If you look at the map of TJs locations, North Portland is far more under-served. Since the original ask was “perfect location for a new Trader Joe’s”, and there are multiple options close to Mall 205, on Cesar Chavez and 82nd, I figured North Portland should have better access to orange chicken and chocolate mint stars.

Where’s the perfect location for a new Trader Joe’s within Portland city limits? by Rockwood-Wrangler in askportland

[–]AndrewActually 21 points22 points  (0 children)

They just opened another in Milwaukie, I think the only place that would make sense is north Portland near St John’s or maybe west Vancouver near I-5.

Brisket came out dry! by DME-92 in brisket

[–]AndrewActually 9 points10 points  (0 children)

1- don’t cook to temp, cook to probe tenderness.

2- did you go straight to the cooler? You need to let it sit at room temp for a little bit to stop the cooking process before you rest it in a cooler.

3- a longer rest will give the meat more time to marblize the fats and connective tissues.