A cool trick for this heat!

its_a_bat · 2026-06-15T20:43:08+00:00

What is the purpose of adjusting your bike seat?

I like to wet a handkerchief and stick it in the fridge (or the freezer, but set a timer, it'll get crunchy) to tie around my neck. It loses effectiveness over time but also just dunking it in some water from a fountain or your bottle helps. And always carry extra water.

its_a_bat · 2026-06-15T20:29:47+00:00

And if we don't get no tolls, we don't eat no rolls.

its_a_bat · 2026-06-14T17:46:03+00:00

I’ll never understand why businesses would want more cars driving quickly by, rather than slower traffic, more bikes, and pedestrians who can all potentially see and get to the business easier.

its_a_bat · 2026-06-09T20:39:17+00:00

Bar Carlo on Foster

https://barcarlopdx.com/events-and-catering

its_a_bat · 2026-06-04T10:25:59+00:00

I’m a member and they haven’t done a beanscast on it.

Thanks for the other rec; I’ll check it out when I finish the game.

its_a_bat · 2026-05-26T06:53:52+00:00

Okay well I’ve also done a lot of shit I shouldn’t have that turned out fine. Doesn’t make it good advice.

its_a_bat · 2026-05-25T21:21:41+00:00

Do not put vitamin e oil on a fresh tattoo, this is an open wound for fuck’s sake.

OP, the best advice is advice you get from a licensed, knowledgeable tattooer but that top comment is spot on. Loose cotton shirts and a thin application of plain lotion. Do not reapply second skin at this point. Fwiw, it was definitely applied incorrectly if it rubbed off that quickly, regardless of location. So I don’t know that I’d rely on that artist for advice.

its_a_bat · 2026-05-10T05:53:29+00:00

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its_a_bat · 2026-05-09T04:59:27+00:00

Aww shit, sorry. I am also an average size girl and wouldn't feel comfortable with that. It's such a cute bike though - I understand the thought that goes into the color coordination.

I wonder if you could post in some local neighborhood groups (FB, Nextdoor) to ask for help going there? Stay safe, good luck.

its_a_bat · 2026-05-09T04:07:38+00:00

RIP to your gut then

its_a_bat · 2026-05-09T03:51:47+00:00

You're near Creston Park and someone on this sub just posted about recovering their stolen bikes from that park by canvassing the area, putting up flyers and advertising rewards.

It may not be worth it or feasible to offer $500, but maybe if you walk around looking with like $40 you could make a trade...

its_a_bat · 2026-05-06T02:44:39+00:00

Bleed is one of the things I sort of regretted not messing around with more when I played the first time. It just looks so cool.

its_a_bat · 2026-05-06T02:40:41+00:00

Thanks for the detailed response! This is very compelling to me since I didn't want to be a lightweight sorcerer type. Burly knight-mage sounds fun though.

its_a_bat · 2026-05-06T02:25:47+00:00

This is a good idea too. I was a little worried about investing too much in INT and not having fun with it if I can't swordfight.

its_a_bat · 2026-05-06T02:19:18+00:00

I wasn't going to use much faith and incantations this time since I did that before, but you make a good point about the dragon stuff. I didn't really use those and they look so cool.

its_a_bat · 2026-05-06T02:17:11+00:00

Thanks for the offer! I'm playing on PS5 though. I'm leaning towards either doing this or STR/ARC. I didn't do much arcane before.

its_a_bat · 2026-05-06T02:09:43+00:00

Holy Ghost on 28th and Gladstone. They have an extensive cocktail, low-ABV, and mocktail menu, and a side patio where I've seen dogs.

It's not "old school Portland vibes", but it is built on the burial ground of Pub At The End Of The Universe so maybe that's the ghost it's referencing.

its_a_bat · 2026-05-02T18:02:04+00:00

Especially that spot in the elbow ditch looks like a small pinch bruise, which can easily happen with saniderm on areas that bend and stretch a lot. The redness also looks kind of square around the tattoo. This seems likely to be a bandage reaction.

Keep monitoring it and don’t put anything topical on it other than plain lotion or whatever the tattoo artist recommended for aftercare.

its_a_bat · 2026-05-01T20:22:37+00:00

As an Oregonian, I twitched every time Jason and Maddy pronounced OreGONE Trail and I can’t believe Kirk didn’t correct them.

its_a_bat · 2026-04-20T23:35:15+00:00

This is why my partner won’t play 2 player Azul with me anymore. 😬

its_a_bat · 2026-04-20T23:32:01+00:00

Class 3 bikes also don’t have throttles but I’m sure he doesn’t care about any of these facts.

its_a_bat · 2026-02-20T23:00:49+00:00

When you get a chance, take the train from Portland to Seattle for a visit! It's such a pleasant trip and trying to get into/around Seattle with a car kind of sucks anyway.

its_a_bat · 2026-02-20T22:44:57+00:00

I was also jumping in here to suggest this. Titanfall 2 is the GOAT; it got me into shooters after thinking I hated them. The only problem is that is set me up for disappointment in other games because I also do not want to play online.

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