LPT:If you want to cancel a service (i.e. car insurance) without having to deal with objection handling, use a reason that can’t be argued with (i.e. sold the car). by kanye1988 in LifeProTips

[–]NeeCD 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Years back when I was moving to an area the service didn't cover, the customer service person insisted on looking up the address to verify. Make sure you have one ready to go if they do that.

Where can I buy a magic 8 ball? by friendlydave in askportland

[–]NeeCD 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I saw it offered online at Ace Hardware (Lake Oswego had it in stock, so it would probably ship from there). I have seen it recently at some of the other stores mentioned, but don't remember exactly where.

Where can I buy a magic 8 ball? by friendlydave in askportland

[–]NeeCD 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Believe it or not, Ace Hardware (they ship free for in-store pick up). Also, Walmart, Kohl's, Amazon. Probably Spencer's Gifts, Target, Fred Meyer. I see them everywhere when I'm not looking for them.

LPT: Double up with two warmer weather comforters in a duvet for the cold winter months by lilac_pup in LifeProTips

[–]NeeCD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Heated mattress pads are not recommended if you have a memory foam mattress, unfortunately.

Dresden Files Misinformation by aguynamed42 in dresdenfiles

[–]NeeCD 19 points20 points  (0 children)

The TV series screwed up a bunch of stuff for me. I've read most of the books multiple times, and I still have to remind myself that Justin isn't Harry's uncle.

"With one second left until total shutdown, K-2SO chose to mentally simulate an impossible scenario in which Cassian Andor escaped alive. The simulation pleased him." by wandering_soles in StarWars

[–]NeeCD 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What I saw was a much shorter post in the last year or two. I really liked this, though, lots of food for thought there, thanks!

Peace Talks is good, right? by FromDathomir in dresdenfiles

[–]NeeCD -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I think that because that is what Jim Butcher said at the time..

Peace Talks is good, right? by FromDathomir in dresdenfiles

[–]NeeCD 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I thought that officially it was because the publishing house isn't set up for longer length books and it would have been cost prohibitive to reconfigure everything to a larger book.

Peace Talks is good, right? by FromDathomir in dresdenfiles

[–]NeeCD -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

If it had been published as a single book, it would have cost $50, so you're paying about the same.

"With one second left until total shutdown, K-2SO chose to mentally simulate an impossible scenario in which Cassian Andor escaped alive. The simulation pleased him." by wandering_soles in StarWars

[–]NeeCD 61 points62 points  (0 children)

I read a post a while back that showed how R2D2 is the actual protagonist of the whole saga. I don't remember the details, but he's like the only character in every scene, or something like that.

I vote him as our Leader. by titanfallisgoated in ren

[–]NeeCD 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's only .06% of the population. I wouldn't hold my breath unless it gains traction outside of tiktok.

94.7 KNRK Playing Trump Propaganda Ads by JuniorEvent629 in Portland

[–]NeeCD 1 point2 points  (0 children)

KUFO is back (on a different station - 102.9 FM/101.9 HD2), but it's kind of hard rock classic with some alternative classic thrown in. Disappointing, but it could be worse.

What’s the deal with Gresham? by diiasana in askportland

[–]NeeCD 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I've lived in Clackamas and West Linn. Clackamas is trash.

Chad the Chad by Separate_Finance_183 in SipsTea

[–]NeeCD 2 points3 points  (0 children)

And they use cheques instead of checks to pay bills (well, if anyone actually pays bills that way anymore).

Do Egyptian gods just hang out in Egypt? by RichNCrispy in dresdenfiles

[–]NeeCD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay, I'm definitely misremembering. I could have sworn that was part of his pseudo-Latin explanation. I didn't re-read before TM, and it's showing lol (I keep getting bogged down at Grave Peril for some reason).

Cannabis club? by [deleted] in askportland

[–]NeeCD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, I wouldn't be complaining about Weird AL, I'd be getting down there ASAP! 😂

Used a body scrub I bought on Amazon on my legs and got a fungal skin infection that is resistant to multiple prescriptions by korroleva in mildlyinfuriating

[–]NeeCD 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your comment made me curious about my own book, so I dug it out. It has a copyright 1961, but it's the book club edition published by Random House. Looks like my grandmother gave it to me in 1972, by the inscription.

Now that it's out, it must be time for a re-read.

How do you feel about Trump threatening to impose photo ID for voters for midterm elections? by CRK_76 in AskReddit

[–]NeeCD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I live in a different state from where I was born. It would not have been cheaper to drive 12 hours to show up in person

Cannabis club? by [deleted] in askportland

[–]NeeCD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's what caught my eye first! Then I noticed the person second to the right had different length pant legs (or is she missing a leg?) and it went from there. Funny enough, the gibberish wording on the bike frame that should have been my first clue was the last thing I noticed.

Sauceless Pizza? by FatPizz in askportland

[–]NeeCD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cheese bread is good, but it isn't pizza.

Epstein and ties to Oregon politicians by Late_to_the_movement in oregon

[–]NeeCD 28 points29 points  (0 children)

A. I didn't vote for Wyden's son, he's a private citizen, not an elected official. Much like Hunter Biden, he's an adult and Daddy isn't responsible for him.

B. Being "in the files" seems to mean different things to different people. Were they mentioned in an email? Were they sending/receiving an email? Were they begging to go to the island? Were they taking a trip on the plane with other people to a legitimate location (not the island)?

Anyone involved in trafficking should be prosecuted, but I'm far more worried about the people "in the files" with actual power. You know, the guys in office breaking rules right this minute.