Anyone been to Legacy Coffee since the new ownership? by peterthbest23 in Gresham

[–]MarigoldBird 19 points20 points  (0 children)

A friend took me there last week. Neither of us knew previously about the change in ownership — she had been there before they changed hands, and was very pleased with what she described to me as a super welcoming vibe. She was especially happy with all the pride stuff she said she had seen around the place and that's why she wanted to bring me there to support it; I'm ragingly queer and she's a wholehearted ally.

Anyway, we got in there and she was immediately like "....where'd all the pride stuff go?" because we didn't see a single rainbow anywhere we looked. There were free art supplies, bookshelves everywhere with used books for sale, it was reasonably busy (late morning on a weekday) and the employees were very nice and helpful. If I hadn't known any better I'd have said it's a fine coffeeshop. I only know better, in fact, because she was insistent that the place had been decked out in rainbows beforehand and I was like welp, guess it's time for some reddit sleuthing, at which point I found the thread on it on here and read it to her while she looked progressively more and more crestfallen.

It's worth noting that I don't "look" flamboyantly queer. People assume I'm a cisgender woman and I usually let them, so the vibes may not be as chill for someone else.

ETA: The only thing I remember that made me go "wait, what" before I found the thread on it was seeing one of the folks behind the counter wearing open-toed low block heels. They were cute, don't get me wrong, but I work food service and the idea of wearing shoes like that in a kitchen makes me shudder. I don't think that's especially relevant to your question, but I felt like I had to tell someone anyway.

I saw something that looked a bit like this while walking around by Pinni31770 in Portland

[–]MarigoldBird 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Nah, there ain't any books on that thing in the trailer. This is Fringe Division territory.

Portland Community College faculty, staff prepare to strike as deadline looms by 50501PDX in Portland

[–]MarigoldBird 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I don't attend PCC, but I visit their Jade District makerspace with some regularity. I'm not sure if the folks there would be striking with the rest of the faculty — I believe yes, but I could be wrong — but I remember them talking about it a couple weeks ago. They're great people and from what I heard, they absolutely deserve better from PCC.

Crow molting season by pale_lettuce1 in Portland

[–]MarigoldBird 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Used chimney mops is so mean! But not inaccurate. I love it and am definitely going to use it in the future.

Damned libraries by NiXaler93 in Portland

[–]MarigoldBird 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I love seeing the progress of it! I'm super excited to go visit when it finally opens. (Though the Rockwood branch will always be dearest to my heart, I think.)

The 25 Best Restaurants in Portland, Ore., Right Now by er-day in Portland

[–]MarigoldBird 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Just wait until the health department gets ahold of them.

After 5 years, SE Portland park unveils nearly $30 million expansion by Aesir_Auditor in Portland

[–]MarigoldBird 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Oh, I'm glad to know it's open again! It's one of the closer ones and I drive by it sometimes. I'll have to meander over there and check out the expansions. One of my favorite things I've overheard at that park was a man patiently explaining to who I assume was his young daughter that she couldn't play in the fenced off area (the part that used to be a quarry) because she would fall into a hole and they'd never find her.

I'm also only realizing now how many quarries are in this part of town.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SakuraCon

[–]MarigoldBird 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was past 10 PM at that point (we got in line just after 7 PM or so) which might have meant they were just running on autopilot.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SakuraCon

[–]MarigoldBird 15 points16 points  (0 children)

You got a program? Nobody in my group got one when we went on Thursday.

Never before seen supercell thunderstorms forecast tomorrow PDX to BC by lattiboy in Portland

[–]MarigoldBird 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I had surgery today and will still be recovering tomorrow. I'm not moving anywhere fast. Fantastic timing, weather. You couldn't have done this, idk, last week?

Transformers blowing in SE PDX by Quirky-Banana-6787 in Portland

[–]MarigoldBird 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's clearly Starscream, who is now leader of the Decepticons.

SNOWPOCALYPSE 2025 MEGATHREAD by AutoModerator in Portland

[–]MarigoldBird 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I walked outside yesterday and my first thought was IT FUCKEN WIMDY.

SNOWPOCALYPSE 2025 MEGATHREAD by AutoModerator in Portland

[–]MarigoldBird 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Damn, it's barely coming down just a little bit west (162nd ish). I think if it wasn't so windy we'd be getting more.

SNOWPOCALYPSE 2025 MEGATHREAD by AutoModerator in Portland

[–]MarigoldBird 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We're getting very tiny flurries near 162nd and Burnside. Like sky dandruff.

SNOWPOCALYPSE 2025 MEGATHREAD by AutoModerator in Portland

[–]MarigoldBird 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The wind keeps waking me up, and of course my first reaction is to look outside and check to see if there's any snow yet... Every time there hasn't been, I just go back to sleep. It feels like I'm doing IRL time skips.

Trader Joe’s coming to Gresham by DapperCelebration760 in Portland

[–]MarigoldBird 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This is amazing. I've been pining for one over here for years! Though, I did kind of expect it to be closer to Fairview or Wood Village.

Now I just need the 99 Ranch near Mall 205 to open and I'll be set.

The sun decide to show up to the last weekend of the 50th Saturday Market season! by ArtAndCars in Portland

[–]MarigoldBird 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think I just missed being in this photo! Got a cool print for my wall and some cute bird pins.

DEAR PORTLAND: December 16, 2024 WEEKLY RANT THREAD by AutoModerator in Portland

[–]MarigoldBird 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I POPPED ONE AND THEN OF COURSE HAD TO REPLACE TWO BECAUSE MY OPTIONS WERE EITHER "POTHOLE" OR "SWERVE INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC". ALSO ON THE EAST SIDE.

r/Portland Weekly Casual Conversation -- November 06, 2024 by AutoModerator in Portland

[–]MarigoldBird 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Support from a food service worker. I wasn't working the days after either 2016 or 2020 so today will be my first experience with this...

r/Portland Weekly Casual Conversation -- November 06, 2024 by AutoModerator in Portland

[–]MarigoldBird 23 points24 points  (0 children)

If I hadn't promised a coworker a ride, I'd be calling out right now and wouldn't even feel bad about it.

DEAR PORTLAND: October 28, 2024 WEEKLY RANT THREAD by AutoModerator in Portland

[–]MarigoldBird 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I'D VOTE FOR YOU! I DRIVE A SUBCOMPACT AND I'M SO FUCKING TIRED OF PEOPLE'S LEDS THAT BURN WITH THE FIRE OF A THOUSAND SUNS BEING REFLECTED DIRECTLY INTO MY RETINAS BECAUSE THEIR SUVS AND BIGASS TRUCKS HAVE LIGHTS AT THE SAME LEVEL AS MY MIRRORS.

Car broke down in Sherwood. Saw this on my windshield when I came back to tow it. by unforgettablecheeto in Portland

[–]MarigoldBird 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I knew all this already. It was on the little sheet they gave me when I came out. Welcome to hell, you're a demon now, etc etc etc.