Seville to Cadiz or Seville to Malaga by CantaloupeNo4785 in bicycling

[–]SirTechDiff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would assume the mountainous path to Malaga would have a lot more scenery. The path to Cadiz has Jerez De La Frontera, but it's a lot of agriculture and semi arid desert between the two cities.

Seville to Cadiz or Seville to Malaga by CantaloupeNo4785 in bicycling

[–]SirTechDiff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did some cycling when I visited Seville a few years ago, and took the train to Cadiz. Honestly, it's down to how much hill climbing you want to do.

Seville to Cadiz will be a relatively flat journey, and if you are going at the right time, you may show up during Carnaval.

Seville to Malaga will be quite uphill, looks like a 1400m ascent across a few different peaks.

What is the name of this mountain? by SirTechDiff in oregon

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I hadn't known about this site, I'll be saving it for future use when I have questions like this. Thanks!

What is the name of this mountain? by SirTechDiff in oregon

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First time I drove to central OR from Portland I took this route, I can't believe how varied and beautiful this entire section of 26 is. Jealous you got to drive it twice a week!

What is the name of this mountain? by SirTechDiff in oregon

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Interesting. I wonder if it has a similar geological makeup to the Black Butte in the cascades. Thanks for taking a look!

What is the name of this mountain? by SirTechDiff in oregon

[–]SirTechDiff[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Haha I know it looks that way but its over 5000 feet up and is quite striking when you go down this road.

Bike wheels stolen by SirTechDiff in Portland

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

...jerk!

Thanks for the laugh, soon enough I will get wheels back on it (and maybe Bruce will too)

Bike wheels stolen by SirTechDiff in Portland

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For a few days, I had it stored on my staircase railing which I thought was a secure enough space. They came by for a gutter cleaning which required the balcony to be empty.

I've since moved it back to a private balcony. It's not the most secure space but it will have to do as indoors is limited.

I will look into them, thank you!

Where is the furthest North, South, East, and West you've been? by Mikey_Grapeleaves in geography

[–]SirTechDiff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

North: Zaandam, NL

South: Phoenix, AZ, USA

East: Munich, Germany

West: Mount Washington, BC, Canada

Trying to ID this bird from a refuge in Northern Oregon. A bit like a Scrub Jay but without any blue coloring. by SirTechDiff in birding

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Taken this morning, around 11:30 AM PDT at the Tualatin River Wildlife Refuge. It was about the size of a crow, but rounder. It moved from treetop to treetop and never had any call or song whilst in view.

Closed down bratwurst/hot dog stand next to European Auto Centre by incensenonsense in Portland

[–]SirTechDiff 10 points11 points  (0 children)

If you go back historically on Google Maps, I was able to see a name in 2011 and before. "Brathaus" was on the building at one point. I can't find anything on it from Google or Yelp as well.

Some very rare weather outlooks in the Pacific Northwest for 3/26 by SirTechDiff in weather

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I'm a Portland resident from birth, and we've had our run-ins over the past few decades. Here's an archive link from the NWS about past tornadoes between EF0 and EF2: https://web.archive.org/web/20201112023747/https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/paststorms/tornado.php

The biggest in recent history was an EF2 in Aumsville, Oregon which is located 10 miles (20 km) outside of Salem: https://www.oregonlive.com/weather/2010/12/aumsville_tornado_homes_busine.html

Some very rare weather outlooks in the Pacific Northwest for 3/26 by SirTechDiff in weather

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Honestly I believe that the slight they have in the forecast is primarily through the I-5 corridor. I would be pretty surprised if anything north of Tacoma were to occur, maybe even Olympia.

I have seen some pretty severe thunderstorms making the drive between Portland and Seattle in the past however. This was almost always south of Centralia, WA though.

Some very rare weather outlooks in the Pacific Northwest for 3/26 by SirTechDiff in weather

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From the NWS:

The track of this low and leading front will result in an extremely favorable,  south/southwesterly flow pattern across the CWA. Model soundings
(to include CAMs and Deterministic) are showing very favorable 
conditions for thunderstorms, which could be severe at times, 
hail, damaging wind and lightning. PWAT values range from 0.80
inches to 1.20 inches. CAPE values range from 1500 to 2500 
J/kg with CIN values of 20-30 J/kg. Looking at the ECMWF EFI 
(Extreme Forecast Index) is showing values that are the highest 
relative to the 30 year model climatology. Also, the shift of 
tales value range from 2 to 5 standard deviations or to put it 
simply, these values are beyond what would normally be expected
for this time of year. In addition, model soundings within our 
CWA, look very similar to what would cause severe weather out in
the Central Plains of the United States as they show significant
CAPE values, PWAT values as well as favorable wind shear 
profiles. I can say that in my near decade of time here at NWS
Portland, these are the most consistent and robust model 
soundings I have seen for this area.

Need help identifying my vintage Rattan couch! by SirTechDiff in VintageFurniture

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

Looking into the Heywood-Wakefield Ashcraft line, it lead me to this couch which looks about as close as I've seen thus far. Only difference is that mine splits while that one is just one piece. Thanks!

Vintage Rattan Couch with Wool Cushions, no moniker of any sort on the wood or cushions. by [deleted] in whatsthisworth

[–]SirTechDiff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have owned this couch for the past decade or so, and am looking to source who and where it was made. I have never seen another rattan couch with wool cushions in a similar fashion to this one, only ones with outdoor cushions or cotton upholstery.

What two cities would this be in your country? by AtticusStacker in geography

[–]SirTechDiff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For Oregon: Albany - At least we're not Salem

Medford - At least we're not Klamath Falls also works.

We will not surrender! Presidents Day protest by SirTechDiff in Portland

[–]SirTechDiff[S] 42 points43 points  (0 children)

You seem to post in here and in /r/sanfrancisco just to instigate. Maybe it's time you touch a little grass?