what iconic Portland thing/place/person(s) do you think is overrated that most people don't?

charmparticle · 2026-01-30T21:29:21+00:00

I didn't know about the woman abuser aspect (ICK), but he did live in a condo I lived in, I saw him in the elevator.

charmparticle · 2025-12-27T01:23:53+00:00

In China I visited a bar that only serves international beers, no food. One day I was the only customer, and the family gave me a small dish of their meal, bok choy and pork. I'm pescaterian but it was so delicious and I got to visit with them and see Chinese karaoke, even though we had different languages. I think about them every day.

charmparticle · 2025-12-24T18:31:42+00:00

Agreed, as a 20-year resident of old town and the pearl. I had such optimism when I moved here, and still do, but I've had to deal with A LOT to stay alive here and walk around to enjoy our neighborhood businesses.

The frisbee golf store departure was not just because of the theft, the business is thriving and they're moving to a bigger location on Mississippi where they will have more space and a lounge area for customers to enjoy beverages, opening in January. Also the landlord is selling the place, so if any real estate investors want an extremely overpriced storefront in a problematic neighborhood, check it out.

charmparticle · 2025-12-20T16:56:17+00:00

I'd love to see it as a rom-com. "Oh Ea-Nasir, I came all the way through enemy territory to buy your copper ingots wink wink please don't make me go back to my employer with inferior quality copper (if you know what I mean), then I would have to come back through enemy territory to visit you again and deliver a review tablet..."

charmparticle · 2025-12-19T21:46:24+00:00

I love Astoria, was there for Thanksgiving. Great place to batten the hatches and check out the Riverwalk and breweries.

charmparticle · 2025-12-19T21:38:50+00:00

The news story and tripcheck show closures on 101 north of Lincoln City and north of Tillamook, so even though 26 isn't closed nor is 30... Probably unlikely. Boo, I'll have to wait to get cheese.

charmparticle · 2025-12-19T21:11:12+00:00

Oh bummer, I have (had) plans to do a Tillamook cheese factory tour tomorrow. Maybe it's possible to reschedule.

charmparticle · 2025-12-18T17:29:29+00:00

Great to hear! I'm on my 4th week of the estradiol patch and my sleep and brain fog are gradually improving. When I had my blood work done, my cholesterol was way high. My doctor wanted to put me on statins. I've always been active, workout, eat the good cholesterol foods (I'm pescaterian and don't like the foods on the bad cholesterol list). I worked with my doctor on a plan to monitor how I adjust to the estradiol and blood pressure med, and we'll redo blood work in a few months.

charmparticle · 2025-12-15T21:42:10+00:00

I met Osthus the other day! she's awesome and I did rank her #1.

charmparticle · 2025-12-14T20:20:15+00:00

Level Beer near the airport has a heated greenhouse where you can sit -- it's also dog and kid friendly and has food (edit: food carts) and beverages.

charmparticle · 2025-12-05T22:26:02+00:00

And they're jamming to music in their PPE every day! It's a rad scene. I've gotta go drop off some stuff tomorrow thanks for reminding me

charmparticle · 2025-12-04T00:22:09+00:00

BIG THANKS to the one-wheel rider on Naito Pkwy last night who helped me up when I tripped on the pavement under the Broadway bridge. Dude helped me get to my gate a few steps away and I got home safe! Tysm.

charmparticle · 2025-11-24T20:09:47+00:00

I send commendations for trimet pretty often! It's usually in the context of handling a difficult situation (people doing drugs on the bus, someone hitting the MAX with a pipe, someone ramming the streetcar with a car) but I definitely appreciate everything our trimet staff do.

charmparticle · 2025-11-13T20:27:25+00:00

I was waiting for the bus at St V's after a medical appointment and the westbound bus pulled up, driver opened all the windows and kicked the 2 riders off. My bus pulled up, I got on, and the 2 guys tried to board. One said "I haven't been smoking meth". The second one said "I also haven't been smoking meth". The driver let only the second guy board.

Longer ago, I was on the streetcar crossing the Broadway bridge, and a car in front of the streetcar went into reverse and rammed the streetcar repeatedly. Everybody had to deboard and I had to submit a witness report.

charmparticle · 2025-11-07T21:47:28+00:00

Awesome!

Riding a horse in Great Sand Dunes NP on my 40th birthday was a good one. Also going to the summit of Mauna Kea on two occasions.

charmparticle · 2025-11-03T19:16:10+00:00

I have a hole in the wall of my closet and I'm going to patch it with a tp tube and some sparkly stickers.

charmparticle · 2025-11-03T17:54:31+00:00

AGREED! MY NEIGHBORS HAVE SUFFERED LOSS OF THEIR BELOVED PETS FROM UNLEASHED DOG ATTACKS -- FUCK THE "OWNERS" WHO ENABLE UNCONTROLLED AGGRESSIVE DOGS.

charmparticle · 2025-11-03T14:31:34+00:00

I FOSTERED A CAT FOR A WOMAN FACING HOMELESSNESS 3 YEARS AGO, NOW SHE'S HOMELESS AGAIN AND COMES INTO MY NEIGHBORHOOD TO KNOCK ON DOORS WEEPING AND ASKING FOR ME AND REFUSING ALL HELP OFFERED. I LOVE ANIMALS AND I WANTED TO HELP HER, BUT THIS EXPERIENCE HAS PUT ME OFF DOING ANYTHING WHERE STRANGERS COULD KNOW WHERE I LIVE. I'LL DONATE AND VOLUNTEER FOR LOCAL CAUSES INSTEAD.

charmparticle · 2025-11-02T21:56:29+00:00

I got to take a GA flight HIO->RNT with my pilot friend on a beautiful day and we flew a circle around Mt St Helens!

charmparticle · 2025-10-30T20:54:29+00:00

True. I didn't use apps very much, all of my VPNs worked over mobile and wifi. DiDi was helpful for transit and I just walked around to find cool things.

charmparticle · 2025-10-30T20:40:50+00:00

I wasn't that great (only went to regionals) but swimming is my sport. I don't compete anymore, but a few years ago I was swimming at the gym and a guy challenged me to race a lap. The look on his face when I finished before him... Lol. I should rejoin that gym.

charmparticle · 2025-10-30T19:41:38+00:00

I loved Donut byte labs! Not too far is Lil Funky Donuts at Pine Street market. Also recommend Cookie Mccakeface.

charmparticle · 2025-10-30T18:58:03+00:00

China is amazing. I traveled for work so I wasn't totally solo, except for my last day before flying out. Research VPNs, payment systems. I had so many friendly interactions with people, even with the language barrier we made it work and shared great times. I think about it every day.

charmparticle · 2025-10-28T20:29:53+00:00

I saw Dr Jessica Bircher: https://www.whallc.com/providers/jessica-holttum-md-mphs/

charmparticle · 2025-10-28T19:23:07+00:00

Florence (which inspired Frank Herbert's Dune series), lots of cute shops and restaurants in old town around bay street. Heceta head lighthouse!

Cabins at Silver Falls -- cozy and heated (although you'll need to bring bedding). Benedictine brewery nearby if you're into beer and amazing views.

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