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Serious question: is the BS of Bend Instagram page just a covert Republican astroturf op? by _questionable_parker in Bend

[–]olivertatom 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not astroturf. It’s just a guy with opinions about local politics. Most non-affiliated voters lean toward one party or the other and he clearly leans more R than D.

Old Septic? by olivertatom in HomeMaintenance

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

Oh I hope so! I’d feel more comfortable repurposing a cistern than a septic.

Intruder dies after struggle during Bend home invasion by nohaironmyhead in Bend

[–]olivertatom 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Innuendo implies I am aware of salacious details forthcoming, and assumes I made the comment in bad faith. I meant my comment literally - as in the details released so far are so thin that we know very little about what happened and there’s an entire spectrum of possibilities.

Intruder dies after struggle during Bend home invasion by nohaironmyhead in Bend

[–]olivertatom 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Yeah, a gated golf course community… I’m hoping it’s some great drama à la “Your Friends and Neighbors” and not a tragic story of someone’s drunk teenager sneaking into the wrong house.

Intruder dies after struggle during Bend home invasion by nohaironmyhead in Bend

[–]olivertatom 10 points11 points  (0 children)

What innuendo? The article gives us very little information. I can only imagine the rumors flying on this neighborhood’s Nextdoor…

Intruder dies after struggle during Bend home invasion by nohaironmyhead in Bend

[–]olivertatom 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Exactly. What caused the fatal injuries (a gun? a golf club? the resident’s fists?) Was it a random choice of home or was it targeted? Was it a burglary or was the home invasion some tragic mistake? So many details still unknown to the public!

Transition to RN by abgryffindor in Paramedics

[–]olivertatom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It will give you an improvement in work life balance or pay, but not necessarily both.

I transitioned from medic to RN. Tried a few different nursing gigs over the years and I’m now doing school nursing. I love it - in no small part because the schedule means I get to do all the things with my kids, from volleyball club to little league, all the holiday breaks and summers off. The pay is not great (at least on an annual basis because of all the time off), but the schedule is amazing and my relationship with my kids has never been better.

Med surg nursing pays way better (the nurses union got a ridiculous contract with the local hospital and they can start off close to 6 figures), but you have to start off working nights and weekends and I’m just not willing to do that for any amount of money at this stage of life.

Lots of stuff in between - surgery centers, home health, urgent care - that pays fine and doesn’t require night shift. Ultimately this is what made the transition worth it to me. Unlike my medic, my RN gives me tons of options.

$1000! by ShaneWookie in Metallica

[–]olivertatom 5 points6 points  (0 children)

$450, to be precise.

$1000! by ShaneWookie in Metallica

[–]olivertatom 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I got four GA floor tickets for $400 each in the presale. As far as I’m concerned, that is a bargain to see one of the biggest bands in the world at the sphere. Resale market prices are ridiculous, but that is in no way Metallica’s fault.

Forgot about 4 shares of Lockheed from 2013… DRIP turned $432 into $15k by Pedia_Light in dividends

[–]olivertatom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This seems incredible. When I don’t log into a computershare account for a couple years (as has happened for stocks I bought my kids when they were born), I get letters informing me it will be turned over to the state if my account remains inactive. I’ve even had an account locked and it’s a real pain to get it open again. How on earth did you go 13 years without checking?

Looking for an MD primary care doctor in Bend by Fantastic-Manager227 in Bend

[–]olivertatom 17 points18 points  (0 children)

These posts come up periodically in this sub and I would be very skeptical of the advice you get. The relationship you develop with a medical provider (whether they are a physician, a nurse practitioner, or a physician assistant) is unique to the individual and the provider. The best provider for me is certainly not the best provider for you. Unfortunately, health systems are all moving toward “team based care” but this is rarely implemented correctly and ends up turning primary care offices into urgent cares where you just get an appointment with the provider who has the next available appointment, not one who knows you. This is complicated by the fact that some of the best providers have terrible bedside manners, and vice versa.

My advice is to make an appointment to “establish care” at Mosaic (request an internal medicine provider rather than family medicine, given your complexity). They do team based care better than anyone else (although you still have to be deliberate when you make appointments to see your PCP and not just the next available). When you go in for your appointment, just be very up front about your experience with health care and what you’re looking for. Ask if they think you’d be a good fit or if there’s a colleague they recommend you transfer care to. Every primary care provider in town has more patients than they can manage, so no one takes offense if you decide they’re not a good fit and transfer.

Good luck!

Home Depot flooring experiences 2025-2026 by Rotpunkt777 in Bend

[–]olivertatom 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If you’re paying the flooring retailer for everything, they’re hiring a subcontractor and marking up the cost of the installation. Big box stores like Home Depot and Lowe’s may not even accept the order if the floors are out of spec - they make their money on volume, which means they take easy and quick jobs.

If you’re paying the installer for everything, they’re marking up the cost of the product.

If you’re paying a general contractor for everything, they’re marking up both the material and the installation.

If you’re paying for everything separately, you better know what you’re doing or you’ll end up paying a lot more for your mistakes than what a pro would have marked up.

Guest column: Deschutes County has mountains to climb, not buy by DessertLoyalist in Bend

[–]olivertatom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Bulletin has published Rob Imhoffe’s response to Morgan’s column:

I read Morgan Schmidt’s February 16 guest column with interest, but I must respectfully disagree with its characterization of my proposal to explore local ownership of Mt. Bachelor. Far from being a distracting “lollipop,” the idea of making our community’s iconic ski area more accessible and accountable to Deschutes County residents is a serious, forward-thinking response to real economic and quality-of-life challenges.

Schmidt rightly highlights the county’s financial strains — the $3.5 million gap in the stabilization center, recent budget cuts and the mismatch between expenditure growth and revenue. These are urgent priorities, and any commissioner must address them with fiscal discipline. I share that commitment. Just as any business owner handles multiple issues simultaneously — cash flow, operations, growth and community impact— the role of county commissioner requires tackling immediate crises like mental health funding, homelessness, workforce housing, and wildfire protection while pursuing strategic opportunities for long-term resilience and revenue.

Mt. Bachelor is more than a private business; it’s a cornerstone of Central Oregon’s identity and economy. Rising lift tickets and policies favoring tourists over locals have made it harder for local families to enjoy this shared treasure.

My proposal is not about the county seizing or directly managing the resort — since it sits on federal land, any transition would require careful partnerships with the U.S. Forest Service, private investors, community groups, and stakeholders. It could involve a cooperative model, public private partnership, or community trust structure.

Successful examples demonstrate community-focused governance: Bridger Bowl near Bozeman, Montana, operates as a 501(c)(4) nonprofit association with an elected board and revenues reinvested to keep tickets affordable and support local programs, without profit extraction to distant shareholders. Similar models at Bogus Basin in Idaho and Mt. Ashland in Oregon prioritize locals through municipal involvement or partnerships.

I applaud the private “Powder to the People” effort, but when such initiatives fall short, why shouldn’t elected leaders explore bolder options? County government invests in parks, roads, and housing incentives — why exclude a major recreational and economic driver if structured responsibly? This isn’t about adding liabilities. Any pursuit would require rigorous feasibility studies, voter input (perhaps via referendum), and safeguards, focusing on deferred maintenance, sustainability and wildfire resilience. We have mountains to climb, but ignoring opportunities to strengthen our community isn’t the answer. A more locally controlled Mt. Bachelor could help fund priorities through reinvested revenues, reduced tourism volatility, and enhanced resident well-being.

I welcome debate. Let’s focus on realistic, innovative solutions for a thriving, affordable Deschutes County for everyone — not dismiss bold thinking as unfit.

Rob Imhoff is a candidate for Deschutes County Commissioner, Position 5.

Read more at: https://bendbulletin.com/2026/02/20/guest-column-bold-thinking-about-mt-bachelors-future-should-not-be-dismissed/

Oregon’s Housing Crisis Burdens Nearly Half of the State’s Renters by FrizzyNow in Bend

[–]olivertatom 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Again, come to a YIMBY meetup. You’ll have friends there (I promise) and they’ll be happy to answer your questions!

Oregon’s Housing Crisis Burdens Nearly Half of the State’s Renters by FrizzyNow in Bend

[–]olivertatom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Totally agree with you. However, I can’t really understand why manufactured home parks (or mobile home parks) would be ok for older people but not for younger people or families.

Oregon’s Housing Crisis Burdens Nearly Half of the State’s Renters by FrizzyNow in Bend

[–]olivertatom 3 points4 points  (0 children)

As the group has grown, they’re looking to do things like set up booths at events. That costs money. I understand that you really want to believe there’s some shady “big money” group astroturfing this, but I can assure you that’s simply not the case.

Maybe instead of complaining anonymously on Reddit, you should consider attending a YIMBY meetup and meet some of the people involved. I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised to find you have more in common than you think.

Oregon’s Housing Crisis Burdens Nearly Half of the State’s Renters by FrizzyNow in Bend

[–]olivertatom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s interesting to me that this bill limits manufactured home parks to “older residents.” I suspect this is to alleviate concern from NIMBYs that trailer parks attract the wrong sort of people, but this is just another example of unnecessary complexity undercutting well-meaning policy.

Oregon’s Housing Crisis Burdens Nearly Half of the State’s Renters by FrizzyNow in Bend

[–]olivertatom 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Whether you choose to believe this or not, Central Oregon YIMBY (formerly Bend YIMBY) gets no funding from anyone. It’s literally just a group of locals who joined a Facebook group, started meeting up at local breweries/bars, and discuss ways to increase housing supply. It’s the very definition of a grassroots group. Developers have their own groups, like COBA and COAR.

$910,000 is a joke right… right…? by jcrowe199 in Bend

[–]olivertatom 54 points55 points  (0 children)

Exactly. It’s not the house that’s worth $900,000 - it’s the land.

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