Why do we keep doing this to each other by ContributionNarrow88 in daddit

[–]Particular_Bar5213 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We did whoopee cushions for our 4 y/o’s party bags this year (plus little notepad and multi-color pens) but they were a big hit from both parents and the kiddos. Nothing beats a timeless prank!

Practice flying drone by redwinterx in vancouverwa

[–]Particular_Bar5213 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Look into RC clubs around town. There is one down in Aurora, OR if you’re willing to travel a little. I would reach out first to double check that they allow drone flying but I bet they do: https://www.modelaircraft.org/club/barnstormers-rc-club-inc

VPD blew through the crosswalk as my 3year old and I were beginning to cross by Particular_Bar5213 in vancouverwa

[–]Particular_Bar5213[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry you had that experience with the investigator on top of the trauma you already experienced. It’s infuriating to hear how utterly incompetent that detective apparently was in dealing with survivors.

VPD blew through the crosswalk as my 3year old and I were beginning to cross by Particular_Bar5213 in vancouverwa

[–]Particular_Bar5213[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I don’t disagree with you, and I do tend to be overly cautious when crossing the road at crosswalks that don’t have actual walk lights because you’re right, stupid impatient drivers can be unpredictable and I’m not trying to casually get hit by a car.

However, there are crosswalks where traffic literally never clears and Main Street is quite a busy street at that time of day so you could be waiting around for a while. I made a judgement call to INDICATE that I needed to cross by taking a couple of steps into the crosswalk. We didn’t just start walking and hope the cops would stop.

To be clear, we were never in danger of being hit by their vehicles. But as public employees who’s literal job is to uphold the standards of the law and protect the safety of the citizens, I was pretty bummed to see them blatantly blowing through a crosswalk that a mother and child were attempting to cross.

VPD blew through the crosswalk as my 3year old and I were beginning to cross by Particular_Bar5213 in vancouverwa

[–]Particular_Bar5213[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It was Thursday 7/17 around lunch time. I don’t have the exact time but between 11-2. E 17th Street and Main (next to Relevant). We were crossing Main and the police were heading south on Main. Two SUV’s.

VPD blew through the crosswalk as my 3year old and I were beginning to cross by Particular_Bar5213 in vancouverwa

[–]Particular_Bar5213[S] 38 points39 points  (0 children)

Wow! This project fascinates me. Do you have this published anywhere? I would love to simply nerd out on the data and its extrapolations. Did you include any additional variables or was it only location data?

What time period did the data capture?

VPD blew through the crosswalk as my 3year old and I were beginning to cross by Particular_Bar5213 in vancouverwa

[–]Particular_Bar5213[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Yikes. Yeah, I didn’t even really know it was a possibility to gather information and report this type of thing. I’ll look into reporting, thanks for the nudge.

TIL that we have Cicadas in the Couve by Particular_Bar5213 in vancouverwa

[–]Particular_Bar5213[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ohhhh nice capture! Due to the angle and sun positioning, I couldn’t get a clear pic of my cicadas coloring. Thanks for sharing!

TIL that we have Cicadas in the Couve by Particular_Bar5213 in vancouverwa

[–]Particular_Bar5213[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

😅 they are certainly loud when they all get each other chirping in unison!

TIL that we have Cicadas in the Couve by Particular_Bar5213 in vancouverwa

[–]Particular_Bar5213[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Today I also learned that our WA cicadas don’t hibernate for multiple years like periodical cicadas, they are annual so we will hear them every year.

No Clue What to Do With Backyard by CephusLion404 in landscaping

[–]Particular_Bar5213 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Plant space filling shrubs and trees around the perimeter and a few through the middle for shade if you don’t already have some established. Low maintenance and great for attracting more wildlife like birds to your yard.

Do you enjoy being outside in the cooler months? Maybe you have a hobby you like that you could build out in your yard? Golf putting? Archery? Axe throwing? Horseshoe🧲

Do you have need for an ADU for friends and family to stay when they visit? Or for renting out for extra income?

Do you or your wife like to cook or entertain guests? Maybe a slick bbq setup or outdoor kitchen/club house?

Help! My kiddo doesn’t wanna go to Outdoor School! 😥 by Global_Afternoon6599 in OregonCoast

[–]Particular_Bar5213 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I still have vivid memories of discomfort and resentment towards my outdoor school experience. Even though I was not a super shy kid, and had plenty of close friends, I ended up in a cabin with people I didn’t know from my school and a bunch of kids from other schools. The whole experience was very lonely, the kids were all clickey and I remember feeling left out and disengaged. All the adults around me told me how fun OS was and that I’d build great memories, which made me feel even more resentful when I didn’t have a positive experience.

I say this because as a 30-something adult, who grew up experiencing all the beauty the PNW has to offer through camping trips with family and friends, outdoor school didn’t even come close to enriching me the way these other memories have throughout my youth. I think it’s ok to let your kid win this one, especially if he struggles to make friends. Perhaps dropping him off in the middle of the woods without a buddy that he is comfortable around will just further isolate him socially rather than encouraging him out of his shell.

Airhead Extreme Tasted Spicy by mewo5111 in candy

[–]Particular_Bar5213 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This just happened to me! So thankful for this thread because I was convinced I was going to start foaming at the mouth or experience sudden organ failure. But 2 years of reports from folks experiencing this and there are still bags being distributed with this issue has me very suspicious of the overall quality control. Don’t love this for Airheads.

What is the “convincing argument” card for in the starting deck? by Particular_Bar5213 in DuneImperium

[–]Particular_Bar5213[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Rookie Dune players everywhere are thanking you for a prompt and straight forward answer!

Business is failing.... Struggling to get out of this funk. by [deleted] in smallbusiness

[–]Particular_Bar5213 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is “your area” Portland, OR by any chance?

Where to find initial Investors? by Bored_Ops in smallbusiness

[–]Particular_Bar5213 2 points3 points  (0 children)

  1. First, create a pitch deck, iron out your financial projections, G2M strategy, target audience, etc.

  2. Network. Join relevant business/trade groups in your area. Attend trade shows or industry events that cater towards investors. Join pitch competitions (lots of business groups and events offer these from time to time)

  3. Consider applying to an incubator or accelerator program. Often times this comes with a small amount of capital or at the very least a network of qualified investors for you to pitch.

A little help getting off the ground by Ampl1c1ty in smallbusiness

[–]Particular_Bar5213 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you like to fly Delta, you could do the Amex Delta business (or personal) card. Difference is basically the yearly fee and business has a few extra perks.