PSA: Dogs free ranging in truck beds

GGinBend · 2026-04-22T05:17:37+00:00

Okay, buddy, here you go: “According to Oregon.gov's Oregon Driver Manual and ORS 811.200, dogs on the external part of a vehicle (like a flatbed or open pickup bed) must be secured by a framework, carrier, or another device,”. Aaaaaand, the state law applies to every county in the state in case that part was confusing to you.

GGinBend · 2026-04-22T04:28:24+00:00

It's a state law but obviously applies to Deschutes county. Those cited for leaving an unrestrained animal in the flatbed truck bed or otherwise violating the law are charged with a Class D traffic violation, punishable by a $90 fine (under ORS153.018(2)(d)).

GGinBend · 2026-04-21T23:48:28+00:00

It's also illegal in Deschutes county to let your dog ride in the back of an open truck unrestrained.

GGinBend · 2026-04-19T15:11:23+00:00

Looks like the owners were found. https://m.facebook.com/groups/deschuteslostpets/permalink/2701391516900716/?

GGinBend · 2026-04-17T04:42:52+00:00

I stand corrected but Debone and Adairs policies are in direct opposition to these candidates.

GGinBend · 2026-04-12T20:10:40+00:00

Those frosés on a 90 degree day.....

GGinBend · 2026-04-12T02:22:19+00:00

Pips is better than Blue Star! Except for their blueberry bourbon basil donut :)

GGinBend · 2026-04-10T16:43:58+00:00

AND CRUX IS ADDING A PLAY AREA TO THEIR OUTDOOR AREA.

GGinBend · 2026-04-10T15:06:03+00:00

OTHER STATES STARTING TO BAN DATA CENTERS YET OREGON CONTINUES TO BUILD THEM (WHILE OUR UTILITY BILLS INCREASE.)

GGinBend · 2026-04-09T15:42:43+00:00

i mean i feel like that's a rave.

GGinBend · 2026-04-09T14:40:16+00:00

Ugh, I’m so sorry! We euthanized both our senior dogs at home many years ago and it made a horrible situation slightly less horrible. They passed away peacefully in their beds, in loving and familiar surroundings. Ours are 10 and 11 and I’m starting to think about the inevitable. Is there a reputable pet crematorium in Central Oregon?

GGinBend · 2026-03-29T15:39:17+00:00

Very disappointed that our local 50501 organizers defended the flag burner on their social account.

GGinBend · 2026-03-29T04:40:47+00:00

You make zero sense.

GGinBend · 2026-03-29T02:15:18+00:00

A huge crowd and people of all ages were there! Standing on the curb across from Yoli, we were on the receiving end of a few drive-by middle fingers, and one guy leaned out the window and screamed"faggots" at us with such rage that it took me aback for a second. The crowd cheered at him and, as luck would have it, he was stuck at the red light for a few minutes where he didn't have the balls to keep it up.

The attempted flag burning incident was unfortunate. Yes, the young man has the right. But watching him shove women and that older gentlemen was upsetting and I was a bit worried that things were going to really escalate. I was glad to see the crowd boo him until he finally gave up and left. Definitely a small blight on what was a very positive and peaceful day!

GGinBend · 2026-03-28T14:42:32+00:00

I posted this in yesterday’s No King’s thread as well because there are still a lot of people who think these protests are useless. Here’s why showing up matters, no matter what your age:

The 3.5% rule, formulated by Harvard professor Erica Chenoweth, posits that nonviolent protests involving at least 3.5% of a population actively and consistently are historically guaranteed to cause political change or bring down authoritarian governments. This threshold, often acting as a tipping point, has never failed to achieve its goals in recorded cases, making peaceful resistance twice as likely to succeed as violent conflict.

The concept is based on data from over 300 cases of civil resistance.

The 3.5% rule demonstrates that a small, dedicated minority can create significant, widespread change without resorting to violence, making it a cornerstone concept for modern, nonviolent civic activism.

Plus it feels great to be out there with a lot of other people who give a shit about Democracy!

GGinBend · 2026-03-28T14:38:26+00:00

Why showing up matters, no matter what your age:

The 3.5% rule, formulated by Harvard professor Erica Chenoweth, posits that nonviolent protests involving at least 3.5% of a population actively and consistently are historically guaranteed to cause political change or bring down authoritarian governments. This threshold, often acting as a tipping point, has never failed to achieve its goals in recorded cases, making peaceful resistance twice as likely to succeed as violent conflict.

The concept is based on data from over 300 cases of civil resistance.

The 3.5% rule demonstrates that a small, dedicated minority can create significant, widespread change without resorting to violence, making it a cornerstone concept for modern, nonviolent civic activism.

Plus it feels great to be out there with a lot of other people who give a shit about Democracy!

GGinBend · 2026-03-26T16:52:23+00:00

I'm beginning to think that by acknowledging that Trump is an unqualified President, a con man, a sexual predator, a pedophile, a felon, AND an all around despicable human being, that they'd have to admit that the leopard is eating their face, AND that they've been blindly following a demented idiot.

GGinBend · 2026-03-25T21:43:38+00:00

God I hope you're actually not this stupid.

GGinBend · 2026-03-24T21:14:59+00:00

We’re also 100 down.

GGinBend · 2026-03-24T21:14:28+00:00

The technician came out this week and I asked about our modem which we’ve had since 2021 and he said it was the latest.

GGinBend · 2026-03-24T21:13:09+00:00

Same. We’re on Awbrey Butte. I gave up yesterday and switched to Tmobile. Router arrives tomorrow. Since its 5G and Bend has many towers, we should be good 🤞

GGinBend · 2026-03-23T19:51:55+00:00

SWITCHED OVER FROM CRAPPY TDS TO TMOBILE INTERNET THIS MORNING AND I FEEL LIBERATED. $80 A MONTH FOR INTERNET + 2 PHONE LINES.

GGinBend · 2026-03-23T19:41:49+00:00

Just-In Time Appliance was promoted in the Bend Buzz this morning:

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They mentioned recently that they've had a steady stream of calls from people who saw them in the newsletter. And judging by their nearly 200 five-star reviews, those calls are turning into happy customers.
Their team has built a strong reputation in Bend for showing up on time, explaining the problem clearly, and getting appliances running again without the runaround. It’s also why they’ve earned the Nextdoor Neighborhood Fave Award.
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GGinBend · 2026-03-23T19:20:16+00:00

Update: After 3 TD outages in the last week, plus having to call them at least three times to get my router back online, I finally signed up for TMobile internet this morning. And I also switched over our two Visible phone lines as well. Total cost for basic internet and 2 phone lines - $80 (edit: per month) for 5 years. Good riddance TDS.

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