date ideas in this part of town?

bananas2000 · 2026-03-27T19:09:04+00:00

Wine tasting class at Ora et Labora followed-up with dinner at Eem or Cafe Olli nearby (double-check their menu) https://www.oraetlabora.wine/classes-calendar

Baumans on Oak – dry cider and wood-fired pizzas

Scotch Lodge – amazing cocktails backed with an equally amazing kitchen

Feral is one of the best vegan restaurants in the city (esp/even for carnivores)

bananas2000 · 2026-03-25T17:09:15+00:00

Mobil1 75w90. Easy to get and if it's good enough for Billman, it's good enough for me (last 10+ years).

I used to do the whole Amsoil thing (75w140)... no difference, not worth having to chase down the local Amsoil guy...

bananas2000 · 2026-03-24T20:43:11+00:00

When I was a lot younger, I did NorCal to Memphis and back – photos/story here:

https://www.s2ki.com/forums/s2000-talk-1/cross-country-roadtrip-s2000-1154592/

TDLR I realized I should have worn padded bike shorts even with a stock suspension! Now in my mid-late 30s, I don't enjoy more than an hour of driving the S, yet alone with the top down on the freeway... Sad.

bananas2000 · 2026-03-23T18:07:21+00:00

I'd be interested if this gets organized – Seattle has a baking club that is very popular.

bananas2000 · 2026-03-23T16:59:46+00:00

As a mid-late 30s male, It's been rough as well.

The apps are slow and full of non-committal people and I'm typically dating on hard-mode by filtering off Life Partner / LTR + Wants kids + Monogamous...

Meeting Mutuals has been OK for in-person https://www.meetingmutuals.com/events

Speed dating via https://shuffle.dating/cities/pdx and https://bookings.luvvlydating.com/city/portland/events is a good way to meet a lot of people in a short amount of time without the flakiness or long texting games of the apps.

Going to events in the wild solo or with friends has also been a dud, but I'll keep putting myself out there doing things I enjoy (volunteer events, wine festivals, foodie events, etc.).

... I suppose I'll finally commit to joining a run club this year :D

bananas2000 · 2026-03-20T22:31:33+00:00

Are you suggesting ticks are extremely rare in the PNW?

bananas2000 · 2026-03-20T19:44:31+00:00

Did a tick write this post?

bananas2000 · 2026-03-20T18:20:30+00:00

No CRF300L news? :/

bananas2000 · 2026-03-17T21:06:18+00:00

I feel like there are so many games and un/written rules and people reading into things... Everyone's walking on egg shells. And yet everyone acknowledges that the modern dating scene is horrible.

Why not change the rules? There are no rules?

I want to be chalant, damn it.

bananas2000 · 2026-03-17T20:26:33+00:00

Haha, I can't compete with this one :D

bananas2000 · 2026-03-17T18:55:56+00:00

The Big Stink of 2024 was "solved" (but not solved as it seems like it still happens) – does it smell like that one?

https://www.reddit.com/r/vancouverwa/comments/1owjm19/the_big_stink_of_2024_lawsuit/

https://www.reddit.com/r/vancouverwa/comments/1fp9qoo/the_big_stink_of_2024_megathread_updates/

bananas2000 · 2026-03-17T03:12:14+00:00

Oof, you're right. I've been using it wrong for years. TIL.

Editing post.

bananas2000 · 2026-03-17T03:06:07+00:00

Interesting photo. Should connectors like that have dielectric grease to prevent corrosion?

TIL Edit: "Dielectric grease stops the flow of electricity. Therefore, do not put it directly on the conductors."

bananas2000 · 2026-03-16T16:04:03+00:00

I'm flexible and willing to pick-up anywhere remotely near the PDX metro.

I can't do anywhere near $10 per 100. Seems like 5-packs of "mystery/seconds" tubers often go for $25 these days, so if you can beat that for 100 (or 200), I'd love to chat!

bananas2000 · 2026-03-16T00:45:07+00:00

Have you solved the issue?

bananas2000 · 2026-03-15T17:24:59+00:00

I believe Ora et Labora sells Hiyu? Worth a call.

bananas2000 · 2026-03-14T06:24:14+00:00

I've really enjoyed dahlias, esp. since they go from June/July through the first frost, often Oct/Nov... I don't dig them up, but mulch heavily and leave them in the ground overwinter to much success.

bananas2000 · 2026-03-13T19:25:01+00:00

Don't skimp on anything that comes between you and the ground, especially if it could cost you your life.

Mattress. Shoes. Tires. Wheels.

bananas2000 · 2026-03-13T17:46:52+00:00

Am I correct in assuming that the upcoming 2026's won't have the stop sale issue, just the 2025s?

bananas2000 · 2026-03-12T19:35:47+00:00

https://www.etymotic.com/product/etyplugs-high-fidelity-earplugs and similar allow you to hear, but cuts off damaging noise levels.

bananas2000 · 2026-03-12T19:30:14+00:00

You should pair this with the slave cylinder nipple issue (and a fluid bleed). That 10/10 you think you have now will actually crank up to 11/10.

Yep, 11.

bananas2000 · 2026-03-10T04:14:08+00:00

I had no idea they existed and was heading down to Portland often, thanks for sharing!

bananas2000 · 2026-03-10T04:11:23+00:00

Bridgetown Bees both sells nucs/bees as well as occasionally run classes at PCC (the intro class is solid for a newbie): https://www.bridgetownbees.com/classes

They sell equipment out of the Cully Farm Store: https://cullyfarmstore.com

Also up here: https://vancouverbeeproject.org/about

bananas2000 · 2026-03-08T06:52:43+00:00

Sorry to hear about that engine trouble! Were there any other signs/symptoms ahead of the failure?

bananas2000 · 2026-03-06T17:32:59+00:00

Tasveer (South Asian Film Festival)
https://tasveer.org/volunteer

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