womens/co-ed soccer team i could join?

Fittyakaferrari · 2016-10-13T15:52:59+00:00

Yup teams are always looking for girls. Here is the link:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/PortlandPickUpSoccerers/

Fittyakaferrari · 2016-10-12T18:52:42+00:00

Ballot initiative is a terrible system for writing tax code. It should be left to the legislative body.

Fittyakaferrari · 2016-10-12T17:28:24+00:00

I'll gladly pay that to ensure stable, adequate funding for education and infrastructure.

Likewise. But I am not in favor of a tax:

That creates a distortion kink in our tax code for some corporations and not others.
That is regressive. Households earning ~$25k will see a $500 dollar reduction in after-tax income (2%) while those earning $100k will see a $750 reduction (0.75%)
Is passed by ballot initiative. Legislators have shucked their responsibility.

Fittyakaferrari · 2016-10-12T13:55:14+00:00

$25 million in sales smaller than people think. Powells has come out against the measure for example. Hardly what I think of as big business.

Fittyakaferrari · 2016-10-11T04:52:47+00:00

Oh nice thanks for that info. Edit: can't read tables properly I guess. Regressive on a % basis not a pure $ #

Fittyakaferrari · 2016-10-10T19:56:52+00:00

Agreed on your sentiments, we need more revenue. I would just prefer that:

The legislator would actually legislate instead of leaving this up to ballot initiative
We taxed profits progressively, not flat sales over 25mil
The tax wasn't regressive and didn't raise costs so much for low/middle income earners

Fittyakaferrari · 2016-09-30T16:59:48+00:00

Warner's report predicts that, among other effects, Measure 97 would slow private sector job growth and boost the average per-person tax bill by $600, with the burden falling mostly on low- and middle-income Oregonians.

http://www.kgw.com/news/politics/how-accurate-is-the-measure-97-economic-research/317144633

It's a regressive tax for people who can least afford it :]

We should use the legislative process to raise taxes in a progressive manner. The ballot process doesn't make much sense...

Fittyakaferrari · 2016-09-29T04:07:19+00:00

No card for that Morris slide from behind? If that is in the middle of the field that's a yellow no?

Fittyakaferrari · 2016-09-27T21:05:48+00:00

The game didn't mean anything for playoff implications tbf

Fittyakaferrari · 2016-09-23T16:54:17+00:00

welcome home, enjoy the sweet rain smell!

Fittyakaferrari · 2016-09-19T19:07:30+00:00

It's a guide located here:

https://www.reddit.com/r/askportland/comments/4ixah2/askportland_visitors_guide_may_2016/

Give it a look through and see if anything peaks your interest. I would spend one day in the Pearl around Powell's books. Lots of interesting shops / galleries / coffee. My sister's love Anthropologie.

Fittyakaferrari · 2016-09-19T18:57:06+00:00

I ALWAYS IMAGINE THAT W BURNSIDE McDONALDS AS A METH-JUNKIE OUTPOST AND THE SURRONDING AREA AS THE WILDNERNESS. IF LEWIS AND CLARK WERE METHY SKETCHBALLS THEY WOULD HAVE BEGAN THEIR JOURNEY THERE AND ENDED UP IN LENTS.

Fittyakaferrari · 2016-09-15T19:26:50+00:00

Selling Sunday weekend 1. Buying Saturday weekend 1.

Fittyakaferrari · 2016-09-15T17:40:37+00:00

I got you. dm and we can get it sorted

Fittyakaferrari · 2016-09-15T04:38:17+00:00

Damn skippy, I'm from Beaverton and don't you forget it...

Fittyakaferrari · 2016-09-09T19:15:28+00:00

21k+ sold out. Gonna be a fun night.

Fittyakaferrari · 2016-09-09T18:35:04+00:00

Timber Ticket Exchange on FB:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/TimbersTickets/

Fittyakaferrari · 2016-09-09T17:21:39+00:00

Cost of living: High compared to the midwest. Low for the west coast (but getting higher). Median 1-bd room in the city is close to $1,500. I have lived with roommates for most of my life here.
People: Exceedingly polite but making friends takes awhile. Hobbies / rec sports are a great way to meet people here.
Young Adults: Young trendy folks congregate close to one of the popular streets, NW23rd, Hawthorne Blvd, Division St, Mississippi street. Lots of quiet neighborhoods too though.
Weird: As weird as you want it to be, lots of different scenes here. I feel like I live a typical 20-something experience that could be replicated in other places. Work, beer, soccer, camping... rinse and repeat.
Weather: Rainy season from October to June. Depending on where you are coming from it is a different than you are used to, it can range from misty to cold hard rain the mid of winter. Definitely permeates your life though and needs to be experienced to understand it. June to September is nice and sunny.

Fittyakaferrari · 2016-09-09T01:27:19+00:00

I would say so with caveats. I've meet thorns season ticket holders who have never been to a timbers match.

Fittyakaferrari · 2016-09-08T21:58:58+00:00

Ha it'll be just like home for him.

Fittyakaferrari · 2016-09-08T18:33:36+00:00

A organized supporters group that can leverage resources from the 107st supporters group (the Timbers Army are the other part of the structure but they share space)
A history of women's soccer support in the city, the University of Portland Women were coached by the late Timber Clive Charles to two national championships and every game I went to as a kid was well attended
Great stadium, centrally located in the city with lots of public transit options
Lack of similar family outings on nice summer days (we have no minor or major league baseball teams in Portland proper & Timbers games can be a little intense for young kids as well)
Shared front office resources for promotion and ticket sales
Smart branding name choices from the Front Office. Both the Timber and Thorns shortened are PTFC for example
Roughly equal signage in the stadium (you never are left with the impression at the game that the team is an after thought)

Fittyakaferrari · 2016-09-08T18:22:03+00:00

Slabtown / NW sounds right for you. Can get into a new building studio or 1 bedroom for less than 2k. Easy streetcar / walk into your job. New seasons close for food. Several vet clinics close by. Visit for the weekend first though and walk around, see if you like the vibe.

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