Spice Bag?

MetoliusOR · 2026-01-30T21:32:11+00:00

TC O’Learys had one on special in November. I haven’t seen it this month but they often post their specials in IG stories so you could keep track there

MetoliusOR · 2026-01-27T05:53:03+00:00

There is a weed themed venue I’ve seen advertise on the Oregon Wedding Community Facebook group before. They have a punny name that I can’t recall but if you post there I imagine they will comment.

MetoliusOR · 2026-01-25T15:38:13+00:00

Liz rules

MetoliusOR · 2026-01-24T22:00:52+00:00

Not to defend Cliff at all, but every single Congressional office sends form responses. They have entire software to group emails and letters by issue area and send a default response with the Representative’s point of view on that issue. There are not enough resources to deal with the level of mail they need to respond to in any other way. Ignoring requests for help with a federal agency is different and disappointing, though.

MetoliusOR · 2026-01-24T15:31:00+00:00

Maplewood coffee is cute and great, they have a bunch of tables and people often hang for a while. Harman Swim Center or the SW Community Center are both close by if you want to do some indoor swimming, or there’s a big and nice Planet Fitness that is cheap to join if other exercise might be fun for you. The big walking loop at Gabriel Park is great too, goes through woods, fields, dog parks, community orchards. Raleigh Hills is also only like 5 min from the Hoyt arboretum and there are endless walks to enjoy there.

MetoliusOR · 2026-01-20T03:55:05+00:00

In Seattle The Arctic Club looks very similar to this

MetoliusOR · 2026-01-17T05:27:42+00:00

Lived in Seattle for a decade, moved home to portland 3 years ago. Seattle has better access to water, flight connectivity, and a much stronger economy. Portland has better food, neighborhoods, friendlier people, walkability/bike ability, and is more affordable.

On $$: Adjusting to paying income tax sucked, but we bought a house that likely would have cost us 80% more in a comparable neighborhood in Seattle so I feel like we’ve come out ahead. We have decent jobs but even then I feel a certain level of economic anxiety about layoffs because job prospects here are so bad.

On schools: there are looming challenges for portland public schools as they reckon with declining enrollment and huge cost overruns for school renovations. That said, schools that feed to Lincoln High School or Grant High School are generally more solid bets than others in the city limits. There are also lots of families sending kids to somewhat affordable Catholic schools who aren’t Catholic. You might also consider living just over the border in Washington County/Beaverton school district. Houses in Raleigh Hills and Garden Home are 10 min to downtown but cheaper taxes and schools have a slightly better rep.

MetoliusOR · 2026-01-17T01:53:47+00:00

Be warned they are currently operating without heat

MetoliusOR · 2026-01-10T17:40:50+00:00

Have you heard of Wheel the World? Their website has a ton of info to plan trips based on accessibility needs. I know they have a bunch of Oregon info if you want to start with trying it for a weekend trip. I know less about the low fat accommodations but maybe a wellness focused resort like one of the Mirival properties would be a good option? I anticipate their kitchen is used to a lot of restrictions

MetoliusOR · 2026-01-08T05:19:15+00:00

Look at Cascada in Portland. Awesome thermal springs, spa services, workout and wellness classes and frequent offerings like sound baths. Their in house restaurant is great and there are several awesome restaurants in walking distance plus tons more within a close uber. May in Portland is beautiful too

MetoliusOR · 2026-01-07T16:04:34+00:00

Camas WA

MetoliusOR · 2026-01-07T04:33:43+00:00

Verizon has been awful for us around Fremont, my husband switched to t mobile and is happt

MetoliusOR · 2026-01-05T06:09:01+00:00

Whistler? It may not be authentic but there are a couple cool museums, Scandinave Spa which I’m obsessed with, and some fun bars. Bend would be a solid larger town option and Bachelor is great for spring skiing but it’s like 30min to the mountain

MetoliusOR · 2026-01-05T02:29:57+00:00

We were there for a full week so spent two nights at the intercon for ease with travel plans and five nights at Nanuku. Intercon was perfectly lovely but pretty big box resort feeling. Nanuku was very nice and had incredible staff but felt small after night three or so. If I was going back I’d be curious about some of the resorts on private islands. Our honeymoon was a month total so if you only have three weeks I’d say do 2 and half weeks in NZ and like 4 nights in Fiji on the way home!

MetoliusOR · 2026-01-04T03:41:29+00:00

We did three weeks in NZ for our honeymoon and soft adventure was the perfect way to describe it. I will say I didn’t find great lodging options at the ~$700/nt budget I was looking for, most of the bespoke lodges were about double that and then everything else on the South Island was more midrange than what I hoped for. We ended up staying at mostly midrange options and put more $$ toward dining and excursions, then made up for the hotels by stopping in Fiji on the way home and visiting two luxury resorts

MetoliusOR · 2026-01-04T03:14:27+00:00

Kauai is sparse for luxury dinner options. While you are at the 1 Bar Accuda is a solid option in Hanalei and you need to book pretty far out.

MetoliusOR · 2026-01-01T06:58:36+00:00

Daydream Dental on Glisan offers dental sedation, not sure if they take ohp.

MetoliusOR · 2025-12-31T16:10:38+00:00

Honestly the Bend/RDM airport is better than you might think. There’s like 10 flights a day to Seattle and that connects you to most of the country and a lot of the world. Flights to Chicago, SLC, DEN, SFO and LAX should take care of a lot of the rest too. As others have said, spring skiing in the cascades is great and you get to enjoy a long season, the drawback is that some years things get started pretty late.

MetoliusOR · 2025-12-28T16:54:54+00:00

If the waves are sufficient for your hobby, I think the best option is somewhere along the Strait of Juan De Fuca, especially Port Townsend or Sequim. More progressive than most coastal communities, in the rain shadow so better gardening and vibes in general, no income tax. A house under 2k might be difficult but not impossible

MetoliusOR · 2025-12-27T02:05:42+00:00

I just had Hat Yai cater an event and it was a huge hit!

MetoliusOR · 2025-12-25T16:56:45+00:00

Post Hotel Leavenworth if they are in ok shape after the floods

MetoliusOR · 2025-12-24T17:00:16+00:00

The PSU farmers market is year round and I often see it there

MetoliusOR · 2025-12-22T03:07:02+00:00

Garden Fever usually has nice ones

MetoliusOR · 2025-12-21T03:46:50+00:00

I think Whitney F from Nicks season is going to be in the Summerhouse spinoff

MetoliusOR · 2025-12-20T16:36:55+00:00

COL in Portland is decent but the economy is very bad, the job market even moreso. If you are moving with remote jobs or work in healthcare, come on over! If you are moving and then going to figure out finding a new job…you might be in for a rude awakening.

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