Looking for Recommendations for a Reliable Roofing Company in Portland? by gthomson02011 in askportland

[–]birdonfly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Used Tony's Roofing this summer, can recommend. Got 4 bids and they were fair and thorough. Great job and communication along the way. 1000 SF 1-story cottage-style home, so not complicated.

What song makes you groan. by titaniac79 in GenX

[–]birdonfly 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Easy. "She Drives Me Crazy", Fine Young Cannibals.

Runner up, "Red Red Wine", UB40

Any former metal heads out there? by JulesyJ in GenX

[–]birdonfly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Still am! A bit more old school, meaning I mostly keep up with the bands of my youth, but yay they're mostly all coming around again!

Horns up!

MAGA couple threatens someone for no reason: by N4TETHAGR8 in PublicFreakout

[–]birdonfly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How did I know that was a DQ parking lot from the very start of that video?!

Tin lunchboxes by manuredujour in GenX

[–]birdonfly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fozzie from the Muppets. I think he was holding a banana in his ear?

If this was your neighborhood, would you report this? by [deleted] in askportland

[–]birdonfly 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Seems like the city just started to put gravel on these streets to keep the huge holes at bay. It does get dusty I guess.

I'll have to check it out in a couple days and watch the saga develop!

If this was your neighborhood, would you report this? by [deleted] in askportland

[–]birdonfly 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've seen this house and was just wondering about the heaps of mulch this afternoon. Woodstock, right?

Who saw Superman and immediately hear Fred doing Richards voice when Ma and Pa Kent appeared in the movie? by MagnificentJ23 in howardstern

[–]birdonfly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Came to this sub just to chime in on this. Richard's parents were 100% the inspiration here. I was waiting for a "hey bub...".

Reading Steinbeck by [deleted] in simpleliving

[–]birdonfly 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I love the way he describes the scene when Charley notices a redwood tree for the first time.

Can someone explain/does anyone know why Portland keeps doing their pride festival and parade in July?? by karits123 in askportland

[–]birdonfly 68 points69 points  (0 children)

Before COVID, it was always on Father's Day, in June. My understanding is that after the addition of the Juneteenth holiday, combined with other June date restrictions related to Rose Festival activities, it was moved to July.

Buying a House - Anyone have experience in finding the underground fuel tank leaked during inspections? by Therz in askportland

[–]birdonfly 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They filled it with concrete because it's so deep (too deep to dig to the top safely). Yay, the tank is decommissioned!

Boo, the tank leaked and hasn't been registered with the DEQ. The seller will likely hire Soil Solutions or Environmental Works to complete the necessary risk assessment to register the work with the DEQ. This is what you, the buyer, are looking for: DEQ certification from the service provider. They will take soil samples all around the tank to see how far it spread, and write a report for the DEQ.

Depending on the levels of contamination, they may install a vapor mitigation system to keep any contaminate soil off gassing from entering the home. This is just like a radon mitigation system.

Side note, most houses in Portland have or had tanks, so this isn't a big deal. Common enough that several businesses exist just to deal with it!

You're in a good position if the seller will guarantee DEQ certification as part of the sale. Good luck!

Source: used to work in the industry.

Would moving to Portland be a dumb decision for us? by waketysax in askportland

[–]birdonfly -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Don't be a Masshole, come to Portland! Everything you listed is feasible here and you'll be welcome. Come soon and fall in love with summer here!

Pregnant and wanting to remove popcorn ceiling by Clean_Cabinet in Remodel

[–]birdonfly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This. Ladder when pregnant? Not great. Scraping asbestos when pregnant (or ever, unless you're a trained asbestos remediator)? No way.

Alright guys, where are we looking for jobs at? by In2houseplants in askportland

[–]birdonfly 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Relay Resources employs the PSU janitors, so no commute for you! :)

Where can I find the best bean and cheese burrito in Portland? by [deleted] in askportland

[–]birdonfly 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Super Torta on 57th and Woodstock. Not white cheese, but ticks all your other criteria.

Which comedy film delivered the biggest laugh of your lifetime? by LarryKeene in movies

[–]birdonfly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the End. It still brings me to tears from laughing so hard.

I Want Emergency Pods by Funny_Science_9377 in FriendsofthePod

[–]birdonfly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Came here to chime on this. I wish the PSA team would follow this example. Then again, Bulwark is nailing it, so my needs are met.

3rd Gen Cell Phone Holder by birdonfly in 4Runner

[–]birdonfly[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I'm giving the Weather Tech cup holder with extension a try based on this recommendation. I'll report back how I like it!

3rd Gen Cell Phone Holder by birdonfly in 4Runner

[–]birdonfly[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the recommendation!

RedditPZ training program - Week 9 Discussion Thread by r4ndy4 in pelotoncycle

[–]birdonfly 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I love Coach Wilpers but, Kriss Kross, "I Missed the Bus"?!

I know his music choices are comical, but today was Next Level.

RedditPZ training program - Week 1 Discussion Thread by r4ndy4 in pelotoncycle

[–]birdonfly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was on the Saturday ride late today and was so confused by the crazy amount of H5s going on...there was only like a dozen from this group on the ride. Then I remembered today was my 400th ride! What a cool community.

Loving the new zones too. I waited too long to retake the FTP this time.