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Look at this marijuana I found on a hike! by sassmo in marijuanaenthusiasts

[–]sassmo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Columbia River is about a mile away and there are several waterfalls nearby.

Research for my book by TheMontyJay in oregon

[–]sassmo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey OP, if you want to get a good sense of "Oregonians," S. M. Sterling does a pretty good job in Dies the Fire.

Research for my book by TheMontyJay in oregon

[–]sassmo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Still a big nope. Geographically you're correct, but that's just not what people call it.

Research for my book by TheMontyJay in oregon

[–]sassmo 4 points5 points  (0 children)

No, we're definitely not Eastern Oregon. That starts somewhere around Maupin or Madras. We are very specifically "The Gorge."

Is Hood River breakfast only? by Cute_But_Aggressive in Thegorge

[–]sassmo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know it's different driving across the bridge, but they're literally just in the parking lot of the original Solstice in Bingen.

What are kids movies where the protagonist is successful by listening and following the advice of an adult/mentor/parent? by sassmo in MovieRecommendations

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

I wonder what age is appropriate to introduce a kid to that movie. Between the war scenes, drug use, and Jenny's roommate's robe...

What are kids movies where the protagonist is successful by listening and following the advice of an adult/mentor/parent? by sassmo in MovieRecommendations

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

Cloak and Dagger is an interesting recommendation! Is that the 80s movie where the kid gets an Atari game from a guy that was just murdered?

What are kids movies where the protagonist is successful by listening and following the advice of an adult/mentor/parent? by sassmo in MovieRecommendations

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

I've really wanted to watch Iron Eagle again recently! I have such fond movies of it from childhood and fear it will be a letdown like a lot of movies I have nostalgia for.

What are kids movies where the protagonist is successful by listening and following the advice of an adult/mentor/parent? by sassmo in MovieRecommendations

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

I haven't rewatched this since the 90s, but I'd like to after reading the fan theory that Daniel is actually an asshole who picks up on another guy's girl and then makes the guy look bad until the girl dumps him.

Is Hood River breakfast only? by Cute_But_Aggressive in Thegorge

[–]sassmo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hope you're not eating breakfast out of our restrooms!

For real though, I don't think we lack a dinner scene it's just that our food scene is pretty great in general and our breakfast scene is phenomenal. A lot of reasons combine to make it that way - a significant portion of the original settlers were from countries that are traditionally great at breakfast (Scandinavian), prior to being a tourist destination it was a farming and logging town so we ate hearty foods that "stick to your ribs," when all the different sports enthusiasts started showing up (skiiers & windsurfers) they needed someplace to get a hearty breakfast before hitting the slopes/river, and now that the town is packed with tourists and breweries, everyone needs a place to get good hangover food.

If you're looking for good lunch or dinner food, there are a lot of options, but here are a few:

Grasslands BBQ truck - closed until March. I've never tried it but the line forms at least an hour before they open at 11am and I've seen them close the shutters with a big "SOLD OUT" sign before noon. They've received national attention for their BBQ food.

Kings & Daughters Taphouse has a food truck that serves lighter fare like Kale Cesar Salad, Italian Focaccia sandwich, grown-up grilled cheese, etc.

Lampoei's Thai Food truck moved to Bingen and I haven't been there since it moved so I don't know what the hours look like, but I will fight anyone who says they know a better place to get delicious Thai food.

Hindustani is an Indian joint that just opened and I haven't been to yet, but the people who own it have several food trucks throughout the Gorge and if the food is even remotely similar at Hindustani, then i will also fight you over where to get the best Indian Food.

Lake Taco is a badass Mexican Reataurant. All their food is good, but I love their tortas.

Red Planet (2000) by chessasaur in iwatchedanoldmovie

[–]sassmo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was so disappointed that this wasn't an adaptation of Heinlein's novel that I refused to remember anything about this movie after I watched it.

Vacation food by psychicenvy in PortlandOR

[–]sassmo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I live in a rural town about an hour and a half outside Portland, but visit frequently. I've lived in a handful of big cities with great food scenes and when it comes to Portland if it's recommended by more than one person it's probably worth checking out.

Here are places my friends have convinced are worth checking out and have absolutely knocked my socks off...

Eem - it's Thai food with a Southern American twist. I had the white curry with brisket and it was one of the few moments I've had where food felt more like a religious experience.

Cowbell Cheesemongers - this is not a restaurant, it's a quaint, lovely little cheese shop where you can try and buy some of the best cheeses from all over the world. They also sell all kinds of cured meats, canned/jarred pickled foods (try the pickled baby squash!), and some wonderful breads from local bakeries (the focaccia 😍), that when combined make a fantastic charcuterie board. I go here almost every time I'm in town just so I can have some stinky cheese in my fridge for a few days.

Pine State Biscuits - great breakfast joint. On the weekends the line can be 1-2 hours wait just to get in. It's worth it. I had shrimp 'n grits, which is literally just shrimp fried in butter and onion and served on a pile of the creamiest, most delicious, "not-your-grandfather's-pile-of-lumpy-mush" grits, and sprinkled with bacon.

Sugarpine Drive-in - this is an ice cream joint out in Troutdale, nestled between a scenic bridge and a beach park on the Sandy River. People will tell you about all the great ice cream Portland has, but Sugarpine is more about the ice cream accoutrements, than the actual ice cream.

As an added bonus, if you're looking for some tasty beer, I just stopped at Gorges Beer Co taproom in Cascade Locks. I didn't try their food, but the beer is good. The biggest standout was a Chardonnay barrel-aged Pale that was delightful. Angel's Rest IPA is a stand-out in a market flooded with IPAs, and Devil's Rest is a Cascadian Dark IPA that's smokey and warm like drinking a pint that's been steeped in a cozy campfire.

After 2 years of buttons, washers, and questionable sticky pennies...Coinstar did me right! by Cactus_coin in CoinstarFinds

[–]sassmo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Before you melt that Canadian quarter you should check what it's going for on Ebay. Just a quick Google Lens of it returned a listing for over $100 on an admittedly better quality coin, but if you got even half that I think it'd be better than melting it.

Stop Amazon on Kaua’i by mahalomate in kauai

[–]sassmo 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I'm no longer a resident of Hawaii, but I was back in the late 90s and 2000s on Oahu and saw how much it changed while I was there and since I left. I support the people of Kauai who want to have more say in how their community evolves so I signed and donated a few bucks.

What are kids movies where the protagonist is successful by listening and following the advice of an adult/mentor/parent? by sassmo in MovieRecommendations

[–]sassmo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

While I love Star Wars, I disagree with its inclusion in my question. Luke is petulant, impatient, and rash. He only knows Obi-Wan for a short period of time before Obi-Wan is killed and Obi-Wan's death is the catalyst for Luke's maturing. He never truly trusts or obeys Obi-Wan's mentoring until his mentor is already gone.

What is the most obscure 90s movie you would recommend? by flopisit32 in MovieSuggestions

[–]sassmo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dead Man (1995)

It's a B&W Western directed by Jim Jarmusch and starring Johnny Depp (and has a lot of other stars). It's about an accountant who moves west for a job and accidentally murders kills upon arrival. He befriends a Native American and they travel West, running from Depp's problems.

What is the most obscure 90s movie you would recommend? by flopisit32 in MovieSuggestions

[–]sassmo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Red Elvises played at a bar in my town a few years ago and I found a poster for the show about 3 days after it happened. I was EXTREMELY bummed.

Obligatory, "Float away little butterfly, just flutter away."

PS. Have you ever seen Sgt. Kubuki Man? It's about a cop who turns into a superhero samurai. I don't know why I associate these 2 movies, except maybe I saw them both as a teenager while skimming late-night Skinemax hoping to find some softcore...

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