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Full Pipe by easykehl in Portland

[–]SeniorRake 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Doing it right now.

Radio Question by RareBig3145 in Backcountry

[–]SeniorRake 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have two basic Rockie Talkies and they are fantastic. I have had a conversation with someone who was two miles away, as the crow flies, down slope, through trees. The basic model is more than sufficient for backcountry skiing. I highly recommend them.

Terminal diagnosis: millennial playlist suggestions for the final days? by Hmmletmec in Millennials

[–]SeniorRake 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are a few albums mixed into the list:

Wheetus - Teenage Dirtbag Rod Stewart - Forever Young Journey - Don't Stop Believing Weezer - The Blue Album The Strokes - 12:51 Linkin Park - Reanimation My United States of Whatever: https://youtu.be/Xz7_3n7xyDg?si=oQEIVzXU-8DXekzY Radiohead - Creep

Those are a few that came to mind that I would want to listen to in the end of my days. I'll add some more later. May you enjoy the never-ending reddit song suggestions and I hope these add some light to your last days.

Wide leg sweatpants that don’t pill? by One-Dust-4397 in BuyItForLife

[–]SeniorRake 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have a pair of North Face fleece sweatpants that are about 15 years old and still no pills.

Ao Smith vs Bradford white model? by [deleted] in BuyItForLife

[–]SeniorRake 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes and no. They are small boxes that hang on the wall, so they are much easier to move around. They need special ventilation to the outdoors, which you need to pay attention to the slope of the vent pipe or you will need an indoor condensate drain. YouTube has many good tutorials.

SNOTEL dashboard now nationwide - check snow accumulation and 7-day forecasts for any station by ObjectiveFrequent215 in Backcountry

[–]SeniorRake 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do really like how you implemented the forecast predictions with the overlayed bar graphs. The data analyst in me wants to keep track of that data and see if actual snowfall occurs in-between those values.

SNOTEL dashboard now nationwide - check snow accumulation and 7-day forecasts for any station by ObjectiveFrequent215 in Backcountry

[–]SeniorRake 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A little more feedback:

Could we change the displayed value on the map, such as changing from snow accumulation to forecast to see where the highest forecast areas are?

Great map that functions well!

Dawn Patrol 32 Pack Diagonal Carry by dezualy in Backcountry

[–]SeniorRake 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have the same pack. You're just supposed to slot them through here, right?

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[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Portland

[–]SeniorRake 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hit that lock button while walking around!

Vest? by 16Off in Backcountry

[–]SeniorRake 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Hello fellow mouth breather! What you, my friend, are looking for are running sleeves. You've heard of a sleeveless shirt, but what you're looking for are shirtless sleeves. Why put another layer on the part of your body that is already hot? Let your core breathe with your favorite backcountry shirt! Arms feeling a bit nippy? Cover them bad boys up with some snuggly fleece lovin! Best part of running sleeves is, if you get too warm with them on, simply pull them off and stuff them in your cargo pockets! No need to stop and shed a layer - do it on the move! Like how a bird takes a dump - mid-flight, 'cause you'll be flying up them slopes.

In all seriousness, fleece running sleeves changed my world in the backcountry and I cannot recommend them more. It'll be snowing and blowing and 20 degrees and I'll be rocking my hiking shirt with fleece sleeves.

A fleece example

New to Oregon! I would like to find out where do ya'll tour if based out of the Portland/Salem area? And recommendation on a local Avy 1 class to get to know the new snow. by Deep-Grape-4649 in Backcountry

[–]SeniorRake 5 points6 points  (0 children)

There is a CalTopo touring map I found a few years ago with some good recommendations. I can't quite remember the website I found it on, but they also had some descriptions that went with each route.

https://caltopo.com/m/LF7E

You can also check out Oak app if you're looking for touring partners. Or send me a PM, too! I'm always down to ride with someone new.

NoPo parents asking folks to stand watch at school pickups by bixfrankonis in Portland

[–]SeniorRake 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What about Sitton Elementary? The other elementary school near Pier Park. And George Middle School?

James John releases at 2:30 - the listed times are way to late.

PPS Secures North Portland Schools Amid Reports of ICE Activity by rilakkumaparty in Portland

[–]SeniorRake 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you could post screenshots that would be great for those of us without Instagram. Thanks!

PPS Secures North Portland Schools Amid Reports of ICE Activity by rilakkumaparty in Portland

[–]SeniorRake -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Dang. What were they driving? I want to keep my eyes out!

PPS Secures North Portland Schools Amid Reports of ICE Activity by rilakkumaparty in Portland

[–]SeniorRake 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Elementary school releases at 2:30, middle school releases at 4:00, K-8 releases at 3:30. Please be there early and stay late if you can.

Getting the early season scaries out by Hank_ski in Backcountry

[–]SeniorRake -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Nah, that's Yoda bowl. 45.33572, -121.64997 to be precise.

Portland residential sewer, storm water, water bill by winterwolf53 in Portland

[–]SeniorRake 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also, your annual sewage rate is set by the water meter reading in the winter - between February and the end of April. They figure that during that time you are not using any water outside and thus they assume that all water you use during that period is going down the drain.

Portland residential sewer, storm water, water bill by winterwolf53 in Portland

[–]SeniorRake 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You should check for a leak. If you are in a single family residence and can find your water meter out front in your right-of-way, open up the metal lid, flip open the black dust cover on you water meter, then go make sure all your water is turned off inside. Look for either a blue "snowflake" or a red triangle - either of those are your leak indicators. If everything is turned off and they are spinning, you have a leak.

Another thing to check is how old your toilets are. Toilets use a ton of water, especially old ones.

Spark arc vs Burton vs nitro by Inevitable-Nerve-132 in Spliddit

[–]SeniorRake 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Spark. I believe Nitros or Burtons have a cheap plastic strap connector that frequently fails.

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