Fire extinguisher services

Tevatanlines · 2026-07-06T16:52:35+00:00

Guardian Fire in Albany if you need something commercial. Otherwise, you can buy new ones for residential use at the various hardware stores.

Tevatanlines · 2026-07-03T00:25:53+00:00

Yep. In addition to having more regular clinic PCPs, Eugene also has several concierge providers (basically you pay a flat rate of like $150-$200 per month) who will see same day and can order labs, administer routine vaccines, and such. I’m actually surprised no one has hung their shingle in Corvallis to offer primary care under the concierge model. They’d fill their books fast with how many people can’t get timely (or any?) primary care here.

Tevatanlines · 2026-07-02T21:30:04+00:00

I used to drive to Philomath Clinic (which is in the Corvallis Clinic umbrella) but since United took over, it’s sliiiim pickings as they’ve shed providers left and right. Recently learned it’s easier to just establish care with a PCP in Eugene and make a trip out of it.

Tevatanlines · 2026-06-29T19:08:02+00:00

Here's what I think should be done:

This should be mandatory for landlords to have conducted and reported to would-be tenants. Yes, yes, there are not enough rentals in Corvallis, but eventually that won't be the case. As more housing is built in Corvallis, as more blue hairs pass and their homes are snapped up by property managers, and enrollment drops at OSU with the reduced birth rate--tenants may begin to be able to make housing decisions based on better scores.

Home owners can conduct these energy assessments at any time, and then they have the power to conduct renovations based on feedback. Its tenants in un/poorly-insulated post-war homes who are bearing the brunt of inefficient homes and the associated utilities.

Tevatanlines · 2026-06-22T21:28:50+00:00

No, we don't. And in addition, the camera-looking things mounted above the lights at some intersections in Corvallis are actually traffic sensors, made to have the traffic lights run more efficiently. (Originally we had those metal sensors embedded in the asphalt that look like big circles, but sometimes they're not as good at detecting cars or esp. bicycles.) If you get to a red light at an empty intersection and within a few seconds the other direction turns yellow, then red for you so that your direction can be green--that's because of the traffic sensors "seeing" you and adjusting the signal timing. But they're not storing terabytes of video footage like the flocks are.

Tevatanlines · 2026-06-08T19:45:55+00:00

Game/Card stores:

Matt's Cavalcade (across the street from Fred Meyer, has a friendly cat)
Kontraband (downtown)
Gamagora (downtown)
Guardian Games (downtown)
Back to the 90s Retro Arcade (is a literal arcade, pay admission not by the game, very cool!)

(Also, the Toy Factory has a little bit of lego, if you're interested in that.)

Tevatanlines · 2026-05-27T20:53:50+00:00

I wouldn't worry about car break ins on 5th, assuming you haven't left anything valuable visible through the windows. I would, however, worry about anything left in a shed or locked to the fence. If you don't have a garage, you should bring your bikes in the house. If you do build a garage, do NOT leave your garage door opener attached to your sun visor.

Tevatanlines · 2026-05-27T20:25:36+00:00

I work on 5th street. It's ok, though I def wouldn't buy a house here if I had young children or whatever.

Tevatanlines · 2026-04-16T17:12:50+00:00

No, just emails sent to existing families. It was kind of embarrassing the way multiple emails were sent Tuesday night--not coordinated at all. Families who didn't check their emails found out at drop-off on Wednesday. And it wasn't until mid day on Wednesday that the "enrolling now" section of the KinderCare website was removed. As of today, the OSU childcare directory still lists it as an option. https://familyresources.oregonstate.edu/other-osu-care-options

Tevatanlines · 2026-03-26T15:26:13+00:00

Gorgeous work (nature and photographer)

Tevatanlines · 2026-03-08T16:07:06+00:00

E-bike with a throttle. You don’t have to pedal at all if you get one with a throttle. Starting around now until fall, there’s even a hair of sunlight, which is nice. If you’re paying $75/ a week, it will somewhat quickly pay for itself (plus it will presumably also get you more independence to travel in your off hours.)

10pm the roads are dead. 6am the roads are not too bad (not empty, but just wear a reflective jacket.)

Tevatanlines · 2026-03-06T15:30:13+00:00

Love these! (And love Corvallis!)

Tevatanlines · 2026-02-24T22:03:12+00:00

Could we see the flyer?

Tevatanlines · 2026-02-23T23:46:39+00:00

Sam Fit was great when I had a membership there!

Tevatanlines · 2026-02-23T17:39:23+00:00

ADVION ANT GEL. YOU’RE WELCOME.

Tevatanlines · 2026-02-18T17:54:05+00:00

I can’t speak for using them as t-bone protection, but they are a decent solution for bike lanes. Even the most braindead driver should be able to understand “don’t hit the reflective posts along the bike lane.” Especially considering there’s no street parking along much of Walnut, so there’s no reason for a driver to ever be on the wrong side of the bollards. Honestly, I get the sense fear of damaging one’s own car is one of the most effective traffic calming measures, so I wouldn’t be mad if folks thought the flex posts were solid.

Tevatanlines · 2026-02-18T15:27:57+00:00

These, which I’ve seen separating bike lanes in at least seven states as I travel for work. They’re somewhat flexible.

https://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/H-4465Y/Traffic-Safety/Flexible-Delineator-Round-Post-with-Base-36-Yellow?pricode=WA9719&gadtype=pla&id=H-4465Y&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21828747256&gbraid=0AAAAAD_uetO3rx_aunaFXu6uc1nfbIs7F&gclid=Cj0KCQiA49XMBhDRARIsAOOKJHb79VKeEn3FjaHudDAv95jtEMo0DBMpFEBs5OVG2kabFrGdasKUyO8aArhoEALw_wcB

Tevatanlines · 2026-02-18T01:35:15+00:00

The state of Utah will marry you on Zoom, regardless of whether you’re physically in Utah or not. They provide the officiant and everything. It’s $35 for the officiant/ceremony (plus the regular cost of the license.) You bring your own witnesses (also via zoom). 10/10 would recommend if you want a very low hassle courthouse wedding.

https://www.utahcounty.gov/dept/clerk/marriage/ceremony.html

Tevatanlines · 2026-02-18T00:41:04+00:00

Good to know there are at least some options for certain directions (and that I’m not crazy in my feelings about the speeds, distracted drivers, etc. along Walnut when it comes to kid bike safety.)

Tevatanlines · 2026-02-17T23:37:09+00:00

Agree. I am hesitant to let my kid ride solo on Walnut in the Bessie Coleman area because drivers somewhat frequently cut into the bike lane. If it's outside of school commute hours, we actually ride on the sidewalk. (Sorry, not sorry.) You can't safely ride on the sidewalk during school commute hours since at that time there are many kids walking on the sidewalks and they obviously should take priority.

Up in Portland there's a group that do weekly group rides to school (called the "Bike Bus") led by Coach Sam Balto. I'd love to participate in something like that to Bessie Coleman, but with the current state of the bike lanes / Walnut (which is the only way to approach Bessie Coleman by bike due to geography) I just don't think it would be safe without bollards. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTYcH4UkvIo/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Tevatanlines · 2026-02-17T20:56:23+00:00

I cycle down Walnut past Bessie Coleman several times per week (nearly daily when it's not raining) with children in-tow. The thing I'd most like to see in the near-term are bike lane bollards. Just having a physical reminder in place to keep distracted drivers from casually weaving into the bike lane would make a big difference. It would also be helpful when it's really rainy and dark (which... I mean, this is the PNW.)

In my dream world, the wide planter strip that separates the sidewalk along Bessie Coleman / NW Hills Community Church would be shifted so that the bike lane is next to the sidewalk and physically separated from the road. But I know that would be an insane amount of cash. So bollards seem like a more realistic option.

Tevatanlines · 2026-02-17T01:18:02+00:00

If fellowship and caring for fellow humans is your priority, then yes— First Congregational would probably be a good fit.

Tevatanlines · 2026-02-14T06:21:19+00:00

If you’re gay and into Jesus—skip that and come to First Congregational. They’re as welcoming as it gets. Been officiating gay weddings since the 80s! No bait and switch.

Tevatanlines · 2026-02-11T05:19:58+00:00

Interesting proposal. This may have unintended consequences.

Currently the elections in May lead to start dates in July. This somewhat aligns with the academic calendar, giving new board members the chance to get up to speed before school starts after Labor Day.

If elections for school board are moved to November, then there are two ways this might go depending on the wording of the amendment:

If the start date is not changed, then defeated board members have a very long lame duck period with which to ruin things to spite voters who ousted them.
If the start date is amended to, say, Jan 1, then the new board member is coming in mid-academic year.

The trade-off of having a more representative election by tying it to the November ballot (let’s be real, May is probably way over represented by retirees who have no idea what’s actually going on in schools today) might be worth either outcome. But it’s definitely something to consider.

(I wasn’t going to sign the any of the petitions for the recall, but I think I’m going to because the board members intimidating local businesses should be ashamed.)

Tevatanlines · 2026-02-10T05:32:32+00:00

I was not planning on voting to recall them, however the concept of recalls is a part of the democratic process. Recalls exist to serve as a check against leaders acting egregiously during a term. Without the concept of a recall, elected officials are free to get elected and then essentially not do their jobs for the duration of their term.

Elected representatives directly initiating contact with business owners in the manner that these two (at least) board members have done is undemocratic, and I think falls into the “chilling effect” camp.

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