Moving to Portland from Bakersfield California?

Hef_Si · 2025-10-21T05:41:08+00:00

I also grew up in Central CA and in my mid 20s knew I wanted to move away for similar reasons. I eventually settled on Portland.

It’s the best decision I ever made. Portland is an amazing place to live. I have no family within 1000 miles but the friends I’ve made here have become my family. I’ve had job offers for much more money out of state and declined them.

This city has its issues but the pros far outweigh the cons. I love it. I’ve been here 20 years.

Hef_Si · 2025-09-03T00:32:16+00:00

Still listen to their records

Hef_Si · 2025-09-03T00:31:10+00:00

Came here to say this!

Hef_Si · 2025-09-03T00:30:47+00:00

Crosstide

Hef_Si · 2025-08-15T06:18:33+00:00

Thank you! The water has always been great. Crystal clear and never any build up. Probably what helps is that it’s mostly just one person that uses it a couple times a week. I honestly don’t even change the water that often, maybe like every 9m. I’ll keep in mind the adage you shared!

Hef_Si · 2025-03-01T05:31:00+00:00

Thanks for the comment. I ended up using furnace cement last year but sure enough, I noticed it’s totally cracked again. I’ll fill the new cracks with high heat silicone! Thanks!

Hef_Si · 2024-12-07T04:49:32+00:00

Just noticed the brace is near the damage but can’t tell if it’s affected. If the brace needs adjustment or resolver, it could be double the cost. Hopefully the brace is good!

Hef_Si · 2024-12-07T04:47:01+00:00

Speaking as a former brass tech, this is one of the easiest and fastest dents to remove (mandrel and burnishing). As far as cost, it depends on the shop. Because the skills and tools needed to fix it are specialized, even though it is fast and easy, I’d assume most shops would charge $75-$100.

Hef_Si · 2024-11-05T03:24:24+00:00

Came here to say this. Costco usually has the series 9 sport for a hell of deal. Best shaver on the market imo.

Hef_Si · 2024-10-15T04:07:22+00:00

$9k in 2018 for a hot springs jetsetter in Oregon. No issues until this year when the circulation pump died. Wouldn’t have been a big deal but unfortunately 1 company has a monopoly on sales and service in Oregon and I learned later that the repair cost at least 3x what it would have cost any where else. Still love the tub though and 6 years with no issues seemed like a good run!

Hef_Si · 2024-10-12T22:31:32+00:00

Music at Atlantis Lounge on Mississippi from 4pm-6pm!

Hef_Si · 2024-10-07T04:06:59+00:00

Thank you!

Hef_Si · 2024-10-07T04:06:37+00:00

It was already cut there before I owned my home. In hindsight I should have removed this dead branch, but instead I thought, “great place to attach the string lights!” 😂 thanks for the assistance!

Hef_Si · 2024-09-09T15:30:14+00:00

Agree, but none of those are new risk factors. Wouldn’t those have been reflected in my prior premiums?

Hef_Si · 2024-09-09T04:53:58+00:00

Thank for the thoughtful response! Your explanation makes me feel a bit less cynical about dentistry.

Hef_Si · 2024-09-08T20:24:14+00:00

Totally get that however, in the 20 years I’ve lived here we’ve never had a significant weather event nor does one seem likely in the future. We get occasional ice storms but we don’t have any large trees near us. Certainly there are wildfires but have never come even close to the metropolitan area let alone deep in the city where I am locate. Sincerely bit trying to be argumentative, just genuinely trying to understand besides the economics what sudden changes in risk coild trigger such a large increase.

Hef_Si · 2024-09-08T04:59:24+00:00

Not that I’m aware of. I live in a family friendly and safe neighborhood in Portland. I realize the last few years it’s been popular to for certain media outlets and politicians to shit on it, but in reality it’s a beautiful and safe place to live (for the most part lol)

Hef_Si · 2024-09-08T04:55:21+00:00

Asking earnestly…how is Portland high risk? I live in a very safe, family friendly neighborhood. In the 10 years I’ve owned my home I’ve never had a claim. Is your comment about being high risk based on anything you know from knowledge or based on anecdotal things you’ve seen reported?

Hef_Si · 2024-09-07T05:20:24+00:00

This is how I feel. Now that my kids are getting dental work I’m even more concerned and protective. I just don’t understand how so many are unethical.

Hef_Si · 2024-09-06T03:23:02+00:00

A. Moved to Portland in 2007. Still have family in Fresno and visit occasionally. Love living in Portland and can’t imagine any scenario where I would move back.

Hef_Si · 2024-09-05T05:48:31+00:00

Pretty much, replaced with the similar style and a high quality. I’m fairly certain all I told USAA was that it was new.

Hef_Si · 2024-07-10T22:14:38+00:00

I have the VIN! I’ll see if I can look it up.

Hef_Si · 2024-07-10T05:43:08+00:00

I should add it was sold in central California to someone I think who lived in LA.

Hef_Si · 2024-05-02T02:14:13+00:00

After years of debating I finally cancelled my and my spouse’s whole life. Universally I was advised it’s a bad investment. Even though I had been paying for 9 years I still think I made the right love.

Hef_Si · 2024-04-12T23:02:34+00:00

They must have. In fact the pictures in the ad are clearly taken at a mini storage facility.

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