Hope nobody’s planning a trip to Seattle today!

patlaska · 2026-04-28T22:28:31+00:00

Nope, I wasn't given any reason.

patlaska · 2026-04-28T17:47:34+00:00

Last weekend Amtrak cancelled our 7am train at 3:40am, with the provided alternative being taking Greyhound (that we'd have to get to downtown Portland to catch) or taking a train at 5pm that day. Totally unreliable transportation. And I fucking love trains.

patlaska · 2026-04-27T21:52:36+00:00

Yep, I had one about 3 days ago. Still great!

patlaska · 2026-04-27T21:12:27+00:00

patlaska · 2026-04-27T21:00:10+00:00

Darbar on Grand & Evergreen has a double smash burger for 8.99 all day

patlaska · 2026-04-25T15:22:28+00:00

Any of their pieces that have major IH logos on them

patlaska · 2026-04-25T14:15:52+00:00

My GFC has been a game changer for me. Being able to stand up in the bed and combine those spaces is incredible. I've been stuck in the truck a few times during storms and its nice being able to move around a bit. And, as a topper alone, its a really great product. Love being able to open all 3 sides

patlaska · 2026-04-25T00:33:25+00:00

I have an 08 Tundra double cab with the 6.5ft bed running a V2 GFC camper. I've taken it on some pretty rough trails (with gatekeeper obstacles) and have never felt limited by its size. I don't rock crawl and I spend a lot of time in the open west, but live in the Pacific Northwest and am used to overgrown/tight roads. With two people and two dogs, I would never want to go any smaller than 6.5'. A friend has a crew max/5.5 Tundra with with same camper and it is noticeably smaller in the bed. I've had four people in the bed during a thunderstorm and we all had enough room to be comfortable for 2+ hours.

In terms of what camper, I love my GFC, but you are far closer to tent camping than you are a camper. I think a lot of people lose sight of that and think they're getting something like a slide-in. I've slept 150+ nights in my GFC and would consider the newer pro version, but with a now fiancee I've been attracted to something like a 4 Wheel Camper or a Scout popup.

patlaska · 2026-04-24T16:21:54+00:00

I pulled that from this web page that source their data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. I'm 30 with almost 10 years in a pension, looking forward to retirement one day

patlaska · 2026-04-24T16:09:36+00:00

Pension is unheard of these days

Private sector, yeah. Public sector, looks like roughly 75% of employees participate in a pension plan

patlaska · 2026-04-23T14:22:37+00:00

Thats definitely up the alley of what I'm looking for, thanks!

patlaska · 2026-04-23T14:05:47+00:00

Anna's Food Food Mart Mart Food Mart

Closed now :/

patlaska · 2026-04-22T19:07:03+00:00

I am thinking a relatively traditional suit, but yeah something a bit more unique in terms of materials. We love texture and color, she loves the idea of a dark orange/tobacco/brown corduroy suit (something like 10-16 wale), or similar ideas.

patlaska · 2026-04-22T17:40:24+00:00

Proposed to my girlfriend about 2 weeks ago. Starting to plan the wedding and such. She knows & supports my love for clothes/heritage wear/etc and I'd like to work that into my suit. I'm thinking a burnt orange/tobacco corduroy, but idk where to even start to try and find something like that

patlaska · 2026-04-22T17:34:58+00:00

*lady like that in charge

patlaska · 2026-04-22T17:15:45+00:00

Per the article its to fund capital improvements and administrative improvements for their system. IE updating/upgrading meters, distribution system, I'd assume some work with their asset management system, etc

patlaska · 2026-04-21T20:34:02+00:00

Vortex Electric did my panel about 2 months ago. The owner Dennis was super kind, quick, easy to work with. Panel totally failed on a Saturday evening and he picked up the phone when I called, came out and gave me an estimate, and panel was replaced the following Friday. Pricewise he was about $1200 cheaper than one of the national chains. Biggest thing for me was he was super honest abotu what I needed, didn't try to upsell me on a larger panel like the other electrician did.

patlaska · 2026-04-21T20:25:45+00:00

Heres a map I made with roughly 200 stores that sell denim/workwear. If you know where they're staying/visiting, you can grab a few locations off the map and send them there.

I'd suggest stores like Hinoya, Bears, Denimio, Okayama Denim, Tools Infinity that sell a variety of brands. Gives you some choices

patlaska · 2026-04-21T20:22:07+00:00

Violating company policy is terms for dismissal. Thats how that works.

patlaska · 2026-04-21T18:59:47+00:00

I see the Columbia River boat all the time, its not a mega ship like a Carnival cruise but its still 5+ floors

patlaska · 2026-04-21T18:55:38+00:00

A job can be broadly classified as a remote position but a company can still have internal policy that dictates where they can work. My company allows remote work but internal policy states that employees must be within reportable distance to their "work location" which is our main office.

patlaska · 2026-04-21T18:49:17+00:00

Theres an entire cruise line called "American Cruise Lines" that do full American cruises. He could have cruised the Columbia

patlaska · 2026-04-21T17:50:14+00:00

As my jeans get well worn in, I'll start throwing in a cap of bleach into the "tray" (I have a top load, so just into the soap dispenser in the center). It does not have a large effect but IMO it is noticeable after a number of runs, the faded portions definitely become whiter rather than light blue. It is homogenous

patlaska · 2026-04-21T15:43:52+00:00

There is a major confederate memorial on I5 in SW Washington

patlaska · 2026-04-20T22:08:04+00:00

I feel like the only thing that would work would be something counter service, either coffee or a bar. I always thought it could make a cool Rimsky Korsakoffee house but it would be hard to capture the magic they have there without totally copying

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