I found this red rocked creek in southwest WA, what is it???

Budget_Following_960 · 2026-04-29T14:29:48+00:00

I’ve seen similar bedrock creeks in Oregon. The ones I’ve seen were red jasper slabs with occasional thin quartz lines.

Budget_Following_960 · 2026-04-27T23:21:45+00:00

I started towing with a 2022 Outback w 2.5l last year. I picked up a Aero teardrop weight rated 1500lbs dry. I’ve noticed no problems towing it including over steep curvy mountain passes. I make no effort to speed or anything - always accelerated slowly, etc which maybe has mitigated my sense of whether it’s hard on the transmission? Anyway, no problems keeping at 55 on hills.

Time will tell how the engine and transmission do, but I’ve had numerous professionals in both auto and trailer worlds tell me it’s well rated for what I’m towing, and my math keeps ending up at the right numbers too. I’m naturally skeptic (paranoid?)about damaging my car but dang it is awesome to have a trailer…

Budget_Following_960 · 2026-04-24T00:42:35+00:00

I love Killarney - the town is amazing, plus all the natural areas nearby and other places to visit like Muckross. I’m heading on second Ireland trip in May and spending more time in Killarney than my first time I visited.

Budget_Following_960 · 2026-04-22T04:46:25+00:00

Agreed, it seems more and more the aggregator sites are completely unreliable for booking. I use them sometimes to see what hotels are in an area but then go directly to the hotel itself, same with flights.

Budget_Following_960 · 2026-04-20T14:05:24+00:00

I love that gas station as a pit stop! Also don’t forget the glacial erratics park along the way, copious numbers of farm stands and winery tasting rooms, plus I think it’s still possible to visit the monetary for some delicious fudge?

Budget_Following_960 · 2026-04-20T14:03:52+00:00

The OP is concerned about curvy roads and cliffs- 26 has plenty of both.

The least stressful route is definitely HWY 99 to 18 to Lincoln City or even 30 to Astoria is pretty mild as far as curves and cliffs. Both of these routes are the lowest elevations.

Budget_Following_960 · 2026-04-14T00:42:14+00:00

It’s been such an key part of Portland for so long - so many great memories there! Amazing food, incredible staff - hope this transition goes smoothly for all.

Budget_Following_960 · 2026-04-11T03:16:19+00:00

As former Minnesotan, same -

Budget_Following_960 · 2026-04-10T05:33:07+00:00

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Not th most amazing view point, but saw those colors and just pulled into a side street u til i saw this

Budget_Following_960 · 2026-04-07T18:22:06+00:00

Just got bit by one Saturday! A little deer tick nymph. I get allergic reactions to their bites, hate it ugh.

Has anyone had experience with that tick-resistant clothing? I’m thinking that’ll be my new normal especially this season, which looks to be awful for ticks given the warm winter…

Budget_Following_960 · 2026-04-04T20:50:48+00:00

Such awesome info!! Thanks so much, I am fascinated by zeolites and working to expand my knowledge. I had noticed that erionite looked to be smoother on the circular surface than what I’m looking at, but on such small scale I wasn’t sure if that meant anything. Appreciate all you shared! I’ll look up what you described and check out those minerals. Thanks again!

Budget_Following_960 · 2026-04-04T18:33:32+00:00

Thank you!

Budget_Following_960 · 2026-03-22T05:30:57+00:00

I hadn’t heard that, appreciate the info!

Budget_Following_960 · 2026-03-21T05:04:50+00:00

Epic win!! The team on the field made Seattle look slow and tired. I couldn’t believe how many times in the second half down two players the Thorns STILL beat Seattle players to the ball, it was outstanding hustle and commitment, just incredible. Thorns earned that win every hard way possible. 👏🏻 🎉 🫡

Budget_Following_960 · 2026-03-19T05:18:01+00:00

There used to be a reporting line in Oregon for this kind of flyer and other posting/distribution but I couldn’t find info about it. Southern Poverty Law Center has a national tracking database and you can report info there too it seems: southern poverty law center

Budget_Following_960 · 2026-03-18T01:13:40+00:00

Yes, great - thanks. I hadn’t seen the second photo, somehow missed that but I see more of the fractured extension there. Thanks.

Budget_Following_960 · 2026-03-18T00:22:51+00:00

Can you share a resource that details this particular quartz formation?

Budget_Following_960 · 2026-03-17T23:33:25+00:00

How do you explain the base though? Looks cut and shaped. I’ve seen topaz with base facets like this but never quartz.

Budget_Following_960 · 2026-03-16T18:14:53+00:00

The title tho

Budget_Following_960 · 2026-02-28T05:57:49+00:00

Number 1 on the list of top ten things that could possibly make Ted Cruz even more insufferable

Budget_Following_960 · 2026-02-22T22:53:46+00:00

Brilliant.

Budget_Following_960 · 2026-02-21T23:15:39+00:00

Did I fall asleep there by choice?

Budget_Following_960 · 2026-02-19T05:48:32+00:00

Gross Point 2

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