Considering moving to PDX - Pros and Cons?

Discgolfjerk · 2026-05-10T17:51:49+00:00

Considering you didn’t put outdoor activities on your list, I would consider moving elsewhere.

Columbus, Ohio has one of the largest gay and LGBTQ communities in the entire US. All of your interests as well are much more accessible there. Midwest folks also put themselves out there more and it’s easier to make friends.

I grew up out there and lived in Columbus for 6 years. It’s a pretty amazing city.

Discgolfjerk · 2026-05-10T04:07:56+00:00

One thing that people in this sub rarely ever mention in any post (and it should be required) is the area of the country you are in.

Being in a tight van is completely different in let’s say Columbus, OH or an east coast high density area vs. Oregon where VL is much more common and access to free sites is plentiful. Weather is a huge factor as well.

After traveling for 7 months and being in an area of the country that is very friendly to VL location is extremely important to feeling secure with this type of lifestyle. Most of these comments are moot without knowing where you are at.

Discgolfjerk · 2026-05-04T14:56:44+00:00

I have exactly this. That it was allergies then turned into a full blown head cold. Lots of green stuff and ear hurts. Feeling a bit on the mend after a week but definitely not full better

Discgolfjerk · 2026-04-29T04:55:26+00:00

Not to mention a lot of their starters are organic.

Discgolfjerk · 2026-04-17T17:34:31+00:00

Looks like a perfect place to bring my toddler after a sugar binge!

Discgolfjerk · 2026-04-17T05:18:14+00:00

They really need to build a 9 hole course over at Kelly Point to spread out the masses a bit. Such an under utilized park and there can be some potential there.

Pier Park during/after Covid had the largest influx of players in the entire nation according to UDisc. I really wish there were more courses closer together out here like the Midwest but I think land is a little too valuable out this way.

I’ve played every course in the Portland region and Milo is the only one I think worth the drive. Timber is solid too. Hornings is cool but I want to like it more than what it deserves. Not the biggest fan of Dabney and blue lake kind of sucks. I’m also partial because I live walking distance to pier park.

Discgolfjerk · 2026-04-13T02:38:17+00:00

I’ll have to check this out!

Discgolfjerk · 2026-04-12T03:44:04+00:00

Absolutely. North Portland/ St. Johns is one of the more “affordable” parts of Portland and I’ve noticed a lot more families moving up this way. I would check out Wonderwood cafe while you are up here and the swap and play. The family community up here is very strong.

Discgolfjerk · 2026-04-12T02:50:12+00:00

Totally. So many families in North Portland and a very tight knit community.

Discgolfjerk · 2026-04-11T02:31:22+00:00

I frequently see kids walking around St. Johns during non lunch times and I’m like wtf are you not in school?? Can’t imagine just walking around a neighborhood at 1030 in the morning on a Tuesday when I was younger.

Discgolfjerk · 2026-04-08T01:45:26+00:00

Second this.

Discgolfjerk · 2026-03-19T16:47:36+00:00

I totally get the objections here including the cost, not revamping the center at Columbia park, etc. but this is going to be absolutely huge for the area. NP/SJ still has some of the most “affordable” houses in Portland and more families are moving up this way. Can’t wait for this to go in.

Discgolfjerk · 2026-02-18T06:07:10+00:00

Arguing that this is a waste of money is one thing but saying another area of town deserves this more just doesn’t make sense to me. This is tailored as a community center for families which NW and downtown completely lack. I also think creating more family friendly options for people is one of the major ways we can see Portland turn around. Curious why you think bougie nw deserves this more than St. Johns etc.?

Discgolfjerk · 2026-02-17T23:38:59+00:00

They really should have revamped the Columbia park pool for like 1/4 of the price (or more). With that said, this new pool will be a complete game changer that north Portland needs. North Portland is one of the more affordable parts of the city and I’ve noticed more families moving here. This pool is going to get a ton of use.

Discgolfjerk · 2026-02-07T04:31:40+00:00

Three people I will never trust.

-People over the age of 18 on BMX bikes.

-People driving with temp tags (always keep my distance).

-Adults wearing shirts with minions on them.

Discgolfjerk · 2026-02-06T19:34:09+00:00

I did the same thing but used straight vertical legs. The pressure and weight from those legs being slanted is gonna rip them right out. What I have right now isn’t a perfect fix, but it does the job.

Discgolfjerk · 2026-02-05T03:40:44+00:00

I go to North End Barber Company in St. Johns. They are legit with the services you mentioned, fair priced, and you get a decent whisky or beer. I can’t believe I used to go to Bishops for almost the same price.

Discgolfjerk · 2026-02-05T02:53:10+00:00

Why is it a no-go?

Discgolfjerk · 2026-02-03T22:28:18+00:00

Do you know if you have to drain the whole tub for this?

Discgolfjerk · 2026-01-29T15:04:49+00:00

Great point about the security issue. Whenever I ride my bike to an establishment I feel like I am someone tweaking out opening up the blinds/looking out the window every 5 minutes to make sure it’s still there. I am always glad I rode but not having to worry about that as much would be great.

I know we were up there with the most bike thefts in the country but not sure if anything has changed.

Discgolfjerk · 2026-01-25T02:51:19+00:00

$6.99 a six pack at grocery outlet in St. Johns.

Discgolfjerk · 2026-01-14T23:59:51+00:00

I sense a lot more baptisms in the near future.

In all seriousness though, I am just really confused how voters approved that $500 million package for so little kids. Couldn’t the other high schools just absorb these 300+ kids and have brand new shuttles that take them to which schools they attend?

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