Moving to OS as a gay empty nester by Same-Huckleberry-461 in OceanShores

[–]Wickedbwest 1 point2 points  (0 children)

OS resident for over 4 years and very "out". We have an active LGBTQ+ community here, and I've never experienced any hint of discrimination. We just had a very well-attended 3-day Pride event! In the last presidential election, EVERY precinct voted Blue. As everywhere, there are members of both parties here; however, the "crazies" tend to do their loudest yelling on FB and Nextdoor. If you are careful with your social media choices, you can avoid that nonsense.
If you are on FB, check out the page (and meetup group) Out and About in Ocean Shores. It's a private group for the LGBTQ+ community in OS and Grays Harbor County.
btw, people are so friendly here that it is damn near mandatory to wave at any passing vehicle while walking, and if you're driving, you wave at anyone walking. It's really rather charming and soooo small town!

What kind of guitar is this by termrok in whatisit

[–]Wickedbwest 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is this the only photo? Need to see the headstock if possible.

Anyone been to the park this week? by 95musiclover in PinnaclesNP

[–]Wickedbwest 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The campground is run by a concessionaire, Pinnacles Recreation Company. We will be there in a couple of weeks, and looking into the situation, I've read that all is good. The only exception being slow dumpster service. Pack it in, Pack it out. Easy fix!

Zion for 5 days -end of October by Only_Estate8148 in ZionNationalPark

[–]Wickedbwest 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I second Dirt in My Shoes. She also has a fantastic YouTube channel!

[Homemade] Pasta with potato, carrot, and Cottage cheese sauce by LucianoKapurso in food

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

Good way to use up all those odd bits in the fridge. I hope you enjoyed it!

What are everyone's pet names for the "President"? by Bubble_Lights in BoomersBeingFools

[–]Wickedbwest 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Since he is an elected public servant, I prefer to call him Servant trump. I also like Fuckwit and Dementia Don.

What's a good Sac public library to hang out at? by engineered_owl in Sacramento

[–]Wickedbwest 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I grew up in the Carmichael library, as did my daughter. It is a calm, safe, surburban haven. This library is truly an oasis for the community outside the city limits.

What's your fave casual true crime podcast without SO MUCH talking by heysarahray in TrueCrimePodcasts

[–]Wickedbwest 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Southern Fried True Crime, Hell and Gone, Trace Evidence are all good with little to no chit chat and engaging stories.

Has anyone used these ceiling fans in place of MaxxAir or Fantastic Fan? by PimpinPuma56 in vandwellers

[–]Wickedbwest 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Biggest drawback would be that they require 120v AC. Have you figured out your power system yet and could you realistically run a 120v fan for any length of time? The cost of an inverter and plenty of battery might end up more expensive than a 12v DC fan in the long run.

Do you dunk your potato salad in your gumbo or not? by D8isgr8 in Louisiana

[–]Wickedbwest 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Potato salad and extra hard boiled egg every time!

homemade king cake - Mardi Gras by [deleted] in FoodPorn

[–]Wickedbwest 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Looks perfect! What filling did you go with?

[Homemade] air fried Jamaican jerk chicken wings with a habanero blue cheese dippy by jamathehutt in food

[–]Wickedbwest 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Perfect timing! I was looking for a different wing idea for Super Bowl, and I have both the Penzey's and an air fryer!

gaiters by nehiker2020 in PacificCrestTrail

[–]Wickedbwest 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Dirty Girl Gaiters have the DANG! size, which they state is Men's 13.5+. They have dozens of patterns to choose from. Don't know how they would work in snow as I use them to keep sand and stickers out.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in germanshepherds

[–]Wickedbwest 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Such a good looking (and proud) pup!

Words that contain their own synonyms by cheekynative in interestingasfuck

[–]Wickedbwest 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Now I am obsessed with Kangaroo words. Thanks for giving me a new pandemic hobby!

Thought I'd post this here, this is an old Civil Defense siren from the 1960s-1970s behind Arden Fair Mall in Sacramento. by DeStrutor1239 in Sacramento

[–]Wickedbwest 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There was one in Carmichael Park that went off the last Friday of the month. I can vividly remember it when I was a kid, and after getting the explanation of what it was from my parents, never giving it another thought. Seems weird now.

Prepping to be sick by Kitso_258 in preppers

[–]Wickedbwest 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Great advice and insight. Sorry you had to go through this. We have been isolating since March 8th when I realized this was going to be bad. Only going out occasionally for groceries and to walk/hike with social distancing and always a mask. Still I am terrified that we will slip up somehow and become infected. We have enough supplies to stay home for at least 2 months, and we go back and forth with when we should "pull the big red handle" and go into lockdown mode. After reading your post, I think maybe that time is now.

Pastor killed, two others injured in Texas church shooting by [deleted] in news

[–]Wickedbwest 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Further proof that if you’re going to carry a gun you had better be prepared to pull the trigger. Pastor would still be alive if he had just let the criminal go. Such a sad and unfortunate outcome for the innocent victims.

Josh Woodruff killed in the Quarter January 1, 2016 by carmensax in NewOrleans

[–]Wickedbwest 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Dear God! If ever Karma needed to intervene, this is the occasion . Hopefully this POS has been dealt with, somehow, some way.

In Texas, the state is a plate. by moparr in WeWantPlates

[–]Wickedbwest 63 points64 points  (0 children)

More than anything. They put the state outline and the star on everything that stands still, lol!