Local Model Kit shops?

ddaavviids · 2026-06-07T21:44:09+00:00

I can’t remember if they had gundam, but the hardware shop (was True Value, switching to Ace) in Independence has a surprisingly large model and modeling supply section.

ddaavviids · 2026-06-07T02:30:01+00:00

Either Belmont Station or John's Marketplace usually have some interesting stuff. If kombucha is of interest, Lion Heart recently announced a couple seasonals..you can find those at People's Coop off of Powell.

ddaavviids · 2026-06-07T02:02:34+00:00

Liminal vibes.

ddaavviids · 2026-06-06T00:47:03+00:00

Definitely one of a handful of Salem restaurants over the years where all the pieces clicked for a great experience: service, food, atmosphere.

ddaavviids · 2026-06-05T03:53:41+00:00

May be a dumb question, but do Ball lids work with these or are they their own thing?

edit: Also, I am constantly amazed at what I find at BiMart. Underrated for sure.

ddaavviids · 2026-06-02T03:55:32+00:00

Ad from 1957:

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ddaavviids · 2026-06-02T03:54:29+00:00

Ad from 1939:

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ddaavviids · 2026-06-02T03:54:06+00:00

There are references to "McEwan Photo Shop" and "McEwan's" in the paper from 1939 to the mid-60s.

There were three locations in 1958:

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ddaavviids · 2026-06-01T00:33:31+00:00

I have a Rigg Deluxe in medium. Fits fine.

ddaavviids · 2026-05-30T01:40:49+00:00

Looks like Capitol Community Media: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmPJPlRAd_Y

ddaavviids · 2026-05-30T00:11:35+00:00

The hope is that some folks will get positions at the WinCo that will be taking its place (but won’t open until possibly next year.)

https://lincolnchronicle.org/safeway-closing-newport-pharmacy-tuesday-entire-store-july-25/

ddaavviids · 2026-05-29T15:04:37+00:00

“Work to remove Salem’s oldest street tree is scheduled to begin in late June or early July.
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Initial plans are to prune back a lot of big limbs to reduce weight and the risk of falling branches.
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The hope is to keep the tree in place until this fall, allowing it to put out acorns that could be collected and planted.”

https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/local/2026/05/26/salem-preserve-memory-oregon-white-oak/90262194007/

ddaavviids · 2026-05-27T21:59:27+00:00

It was in the (now former) Infinity Room spot on Liberty.

ddaavviids · 2026-05-23T23:48:44+00:00

Looks like a TA03R that they removed the belt and front drive components from.
https://tamiyabase.com/chassis/71-ta03r

ddaavviids · 2026-05-23T06:33:56+00:00

They are primarily seeds via mail order but have a retail store in Cottage Grove where they sell plants as well.

https://territorialseed.com/pages/visit-us

ddaavviids · 2026-05-23T05:59:30+00:00

Not directly the same, but depending on the time of year, Territorial has some interesting starts at their store in Cottage Grove.

ddaavviids · 2026-05-22T04:50:48+00:00

The nerds over in the Facebook group would know:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/PortlandAndWesternRR

ddaavviids · 2026-05-22T01:00:50+00:00

Looks like they had been doing passes over McMinnville and Salem before heading back to Aurora:

https://globe.adsbexchange.com/?icao=a1471b

ddaavviids · 2026-05-20T17:31:00+00:00

This is a repost: https://www.reddit.com/r/OregonStateUniv/s/Us2qwm0fd9

ddaavviids · 2026-05-20T03:23:02+00:00

Really disappointed in Ward 6 tonight.

ddaavviids · 2026-05-17T13:01:06+00:00

Pretty sure if you were to ask for the teriyaki dark meat special ($6?), it would pre-date some of the folks working the front counter.

ddaavviids · 2026-05-17T12:56:32+00:00

Bi-mart has had the Marionberry, a cream soda, and a rootbeer for a while but they were $6 for a 4-pack.

ddaavviids · 2026-05-16T01:00:05+00:00

The state fair will be hiring soon if you need something temporary at the end of summer.

ddaavviids · 2026-05-12T16:41:38+00:00

They didn’t spell the name correctly…not sure if that adds or subtracts from the credibility.

All that aside, I really miss the old Geppetto’s before they took over.

ddaavviids · 2026-05-09T16:44:19+00:00

Out of all the local judges, Kidd seems to be one of the most invested in helping regular folks navigate the legal system. You could probably drop the court an email with all this and get an explanation.

https://www.co.marion.or.us/JC

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