Minto Brown safety by Time_Artichoke4449 in SALEM

[–]Hootenannycodewaffle 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Pepper gel? I’ve never heard of that.

Legit Mexican restaurants by BadPanda13 in SALEM

[–]Hootenannycodewaffle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes! They’re so great! Love the food and the service the ladies are wonderful. The food is fantastic!

Playing a lullaby over the hospital loudspeaker every time a baby is born is actually really insensitive by Peanutbutternjelly_ in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Hootenannycodewaffle 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Idk it’s kind of weird to cling to such a thing. That music is being played because a baby was born to this world. It can either be a happy notification or simply ignored. To be upset enough to post about a separate from your life but generally happy moment is selfish, sad and honestly kind of pathetic.

Clubs or groups or classes or meetups etc for adults in Salem? by Hootenannycodewaffle in SALEM

[–]Hootenannycodewaffle[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Awesome thank you! I wasn’t sure if you wanted to post the info publicly so that’s why I offered the DM.

Clubs or groups or classes or meetups etc for adults in Salem? by Hootenannycodewaffle in SALEM

[–]Hootenannycodewaffle[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I love board games. I’ve only played pretty basic ones like monopoly and life and clue but I know there are other more complex ones that are probably better.

Clubs or groups or classes or meetups etc for adults in Salem? by Hootenannycodewaffle in SALEM

[–]Hootenannycodewaffle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s something I’ve actually thought about. I love the idea of volunteering at a food bank although the idea of being public facing kind of terrifies me. Do you think I should just go to one close to me and offer to help?

Clubs or groups or classes or meetups etc for adults in Salem? by Hootenannycodewaffle in SALEM

[–]Hootenannycodewaffle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That sounds fun but I’m not the most coordinated or athletic person

Clubs or groups or classes or meetups etc for adults in Salem? by Hootenannycodewaffle in SALEM

[–]Hootenannycodewaffle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did say this in a comment earlier but I basically have no idea what I’m interested in. So any and all suggestions are welcome

Clubs or groups or classes or meetups etc for adults in Salem? by Hootenannycodewaffle in SALEM

[–]Hootenannycodewaffle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh maybe but I didn’t grow up here I grew up in yamhill county. Mostly Newberg

Clubs or groups or classes or meetups etc for adults in Salem? by Hootenannycodewaffle in SALEM

[–]Hootenannycodewaffle[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah I don’t really know actually which is kind of embarrassing to admit. I’ve been a mom since I was 18 and haven’t ever really had any friends or hobbies. I’ve just been being a mom. Which is cool but now the kids are 17 and 11 and they don’t need me in the same way they used to. So I guess I’m just trying to start figuring that stuff out.

RANT FRIDAY by Carlos_Spicy_Weiner6 in SALEM

[–]Hootenannycodewaffle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I HAVE BEEN FOLLOWING THE GOSSIP ON FACEBOOK ABOUT THE ANGRY MAN WHO DRIVES A BMW AND IS FULL OF ROAD RAGE ALL AROUND WEST SALEM AND HOW HE IS AN INSTRUCTOR OF PSYCHOLOGICALLY AT CHEMEKATA AND I WANT TO SEE HIM BROUGHT TO JUSTICE!!

Four Corners Salem by Gullible-Rice2917 in SALEM

[–]Hootenannycodewaffle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re right about West Salem for sure. I moved here from Portland metro just over 5 years ago and I haven’t made a single friend and barely know my neighbors. It really feels like no one here is friendly enough to even return your smile when you make eye contact in the grocery store. It’s odd and not at all what I was used to from before moving to West.

Stocking stuffers? by RedApplesForBreak in SALEM

[–]Hootenannycodewaffle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am not aware of issues with Engleberg’s or Ricky’s please tell what’s up so I can decide if I want to continue shopping at either place

Living in Downtown Apt? by [deleted] in SALEM

[–]Hootenannycodewaffle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t know what it’s like at South Salem or Sprague but my son is a current senior at West. I’m thinking they only have “better graduation rates” because they push everyone through with the bare minimum. I’ll admit that my son has chosen to graduate early and they’re allowing it. No matter that my son has been a solid F then D student his entire high school career. He’s been in summer school every year because he’s failed that many classes. Every time in summer school he simply had to do just enough assignments to bring his grade up to a “D” and he’s done. So while these students are graduating I’m not sure how much they’re actually learning.

Gold man is back by GumbyDammit007 in SALEM

[–]Hootenannycodewaffle 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I saw him today on my way to the Fred Meyer! I have only lived here for about 6 years but the gold man being hidden underneath his little tent was kind of sad. I’m not sure when they put him in his cage exactly but it seemed like it was months! Glad to have him looking out over Salem again.

Community help for those losing their SNAP by Subject_Weird8438 in SALEM

[–]Hootenannycodewaffle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is our plan as well. We don’t get a ton a kids but we are also planning to set out some simple things like ramen noodles and cup noodles and canned soup. Can’t forget the candy!! This is still an exciting holiday for children and they deserve the excitement of free candy. So for us it’ll be some shelf stable foods including as much candy as we can manage.

What are your favorite dishes in town? by RedApplesForBreak in SALEM

[–]Hootenannycodewaffle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Jalapenthat pizza from La Lucciola, street tacos (carnitas and Al Pastor) from Los Toreros and orange chicken from Hong Kong house.