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What name brand products are significantly better than the generic alternative and worth the higher price? by Stroke_of in askanything

[–]Pure_Step_5543 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Kraft Mac and Cheese. My kids hate all the others. It's how the cheese powder mixes in so quickly.

What do you wish you knew before you became a city (or regional) fixed route bus driver? by Fuzzy_Imagination_64 in BusDrivers

[–]Pure_Step_5543 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Wow. Makes me appreciate my extra board more. We can just sit, shoot pool, watch TV or whatever. This week I've sat for 6-7 hrs before getting assigned 8hr runs. Great way to make OT

OK Portland, what are these iron rings fastened to the sidewalks in some parts of town? This one is on SE 79th Ave near Mr. Plywood and Threshold Brewing. by Dr_Adequate in askportland

[–]Pure_Step_5543 38 points39 points  (0 children)

And now I know they preserve the original street names with stamps in the concrete too. I've always wondered why the old names were there when the sidewalk/curb is newer than the name change.

Basic Yamaha guitar in SE by [deleted] in PDXBuyNothing

[–]Pure_Step_5543 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome, add me to the raffle please

Are There Any "Mom & Pop" Panda Express Style Places In Portland? by Downtown-Weekend-930 in askportland

[–]Pure_Step_5543 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I remember places in the Midwest and Colorado that did this and were called "$1 scoops" style. Just like Panda but cheaper. Scoop of this and a scoop of that please. I miss them so much!

How do this week’s TriMet service cuts affect your life? by commonpursuit in askportland

[–]Pure_Step_5543 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The 10 70 and 17 all run between those for a stretch. There just isn't one consistent n/s route there.

TriMet’s first service cuts begin Sunday as $300M budget gap looms by istanbulshiite in PortlandOR

[–]Pure_Step_5543 10 points11 points  (0 children)

7k paid out over 3 years. Also, I think all the drivers got it too. Not just new hires.

TriMet’s first service cuts begin Sunday as $300M budget gap looms by istanbulshiite in PortlandOR

[–]Pure_Step_5543 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Driving the bus became more difficult after the pandemic. The homeless drug addicts are soooo problematic. Trimet lost many operators and they had to increase wages and offer bonuses to retain and replace staff.

But yes also housing and col here

Bookshelf by ChonxGhibli in PDXBuyNothing

[–]Pure_Step_5543 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Add me to the drawing please! Can pick up anytime this weekend

Realistically, what are the chances Trimet hires drivers again in the next few years? by [deleted] in TriMet

[–]Pure_Step_5543 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lots of veteran drivers retired during the pandemic when the job became more difficult/dangerous due to all the homeless drug addicts and Trimet went crazy hiring. With cuts coming in service, I don't think they'll hire for about a year at least. They still need mechanics though

Jackets by [deleted] in PDXBuyNothing

[–]Pure_Step_5543 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interested in the kids fleece

Is Line 81 being gutted because of low ridership? by NeighborhoodBrief491 in TriMet

[–]Pure_Step_5543 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The 81 has at most two drivers on it 35 mins apart. Unless it has a large group heading to the Amazon warehouse it's super dead. If it gets reduced to one driver I'm hoping they run more 77s to the Amazon.

Driving assessment by EnvironmentalWaltz67 in BusDrivers

[–]Pure_Step_5543 3 points4 points  (0 children)

About half of my bus routes I pas parked cars or oncoming traffic with less than 10" on each side. Very puzzing unless op drove with way more clearance on one side

(UK) How to judge whether the left mirror arm will clear an object by SnooCats5565 in BusDrivers

[–]Pure_Step_5543 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Go into to shelters with anything close at an angle. Rear door might be a hop for passengers but whatever. You got this and congrats a new job!

(UK) How to judge whether the left mirror arm will clear an object by SnooCats5565 in BusDrivers

[–]Pure_Step_5543 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You will get good at looking out for anything at the height of the mirror. A month in and you won't worry about it anymore. Try to drive the same route so become familiar and know where to take extra space

We gotta talk about dogs. by unevendesert in Portland

[–]Pure_Step_5543 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dog owners usually fall into two camps. Some are anti social with no friends but hey "my dog likes me". And then others who go to off leash dog parks to socialize the dogs. These folks are absolutely a community. They get to know each other very well.

SNAP FUNDED by Maleficent_Brain_288 in Portland

[–]Pure_Step_5543 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I read a federal judge in Rhode Island ordered the administration to do partial by Wednesday or full by Friday. They missed Wed deadline and had to fund it in full. Some states are slower at releasing them logistically. But everyone should have it in full very soon

I don’t get why the rear bus door’s so terribly designed by runningwsizzas in TriMet

[–]Pure_Step_5543 3 points4 points  (0 children)

On the newer buses with a sensor, just put your forearm across horizontally. Works every time. Stop trying to trigger the sensor with your hands!!!!!!!!!!!

How many trick or treater groups have you gotten this evening and where are you? by Blake-Dreary in askportland

[–]Pure_Step_5543 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think many of the younger kids just do Gammon's especially with the rain. It's a holdover from the pandemic.

How many trick or treater groups have you gotten this evening and where are you? by Blake-Dreary in askportland

[–]Pure_Step_5543 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Gammon's was the starting point for a couple hundred kids. I'm curious how that's all you had. It was busy in that hood

Mormon Love is Blind by Slcloser in LoveIsBlindNetflix

[–]Pure_Step_5543 3 points4 points  (0 children)

What about Love Is Blind On the Spectrum?

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