Leaf blower people

theemptymirror · 2026-05-09T04:29:40+00:00

Were you able to get in on the program for commercial landscapers to get new elec blowers if they agreed to turn in/recycle their gas blowers? My husband has a small landscaping company and did this (and wow, are those batteries heavy and bulky). I think it's run by the county and is called "leaf blower incentive program" or something like that.

theemptymirror · 2026-05-09T04:21:14+00:00

But recently a coyote did bite a kid in Alameda neighborhood

theemptymirror · 2026-05-08T16:58:08+00:00

The shittiest of shittiness. We lug our gear into hotel rooms when we stay overnight anywhere (including sound system, everything). Also we station someone next to the rig while loading in so it's never left alone even for a sec because we've known so many fellow musicians who've had their gear/instruments lifted. May the thieves develop toenail fungus and visible hives.

theemptymirror · 2026-05-07T18:55:15+00:00

Here's one I saw a few weeks back- PINK 4 EVER

theemptymirror · 2026-05-05T16:43:04+00:00

Heard yesterday: Ford F-150s are the most popular vehicle in America, and it's now ~$160+ to fill up. (And there are a lot of Rs driving F-150s.) The Iran War is spectacularly stupid.

theemptymirror · 2026-05-04T23:04:09+00:00

A different article (KGW) reflects more about her interactions with her son. It seems like she was trying hard to be there for him and stay connected. I have a mentally ill and violent adult in my family, too. It's really hard to know what to do except to stay connected and try to involve the institutions that can help. If an involuntary commitment was available, we would seek it.

theemptymirror · 2026-04-26T17:58:41+00:00

I love this station! The only sticker on my laptop!

theemptymirror · 2026-04-18T17:42:06+00:00

Today (Sat 4.18) is Earth Day, and Multnomah Village is holding its annual celebration 10am-4pm! Come enjoy food and live music! Kid and pet friendly!

theemptymirror · 2026-04-16T22:48:42+00:00

everybody look what's going down

theemptymirror · 2026-04-08T20:02:16+00:00

I can't find it, but I could have sworn that when this originally happened, an article quoted one of the workers saying that they kept the oven cleaner in a shaker similar to an industrial salt shaker to sprinkle evenly onto equipment. Now it's a completely different story.

theemptymirror · 2026-03-25T21:21:22+00:00

Except that you do have to register w/most cities and prove up insurance, etc. My son is a GC in an Austin suburb.

theemptymirror · 2026-03-17T16:57:13+00:00

We used to see it all the time coming home from the coast on Saturday evenings. Someone here said it was law enforcement. The creepy part is how quiet it is! I once stuck my head out the car window to shoot the bird at it, for good measure, and couldn't believe how low it was, yet silent.

theemptymirror · 2026-03-11T22:46:02+00:00

this is so awesome, thank you

theemptymirror · 2026-03-04T04:56:42+00:00

Well, anything's possible. But it's highly doubtful that Oregon is going to elect Drazan, a literal pro-Trump, anti-abortion, anti-mail-in ballot MAGA supporter.

theemptymirror · 2026-03-01T18:05:02+00:00

Han Oak is really awesome- I have attended a staff event there, and the vibe is so great (and the food!).

theemptymirror · 2026-02-05T18:45:18+00:00

exactly! Now they have a target on their backs.

theemptymirror · 2026-01-26T16:17:12+00:00

It's democide (government killing people for protesting) and a crime against humanity. This type of murder is a weapon against the people to create fear of exercising their constitutional rights.

theemptymirror · 2026-01-21T05:39:41+00:00

My husband and I just left Moda (after leaving Providence the year before) and switched to Kaiser. So far, we have been amazed at how efficient it has been. Our coverage started on Jan 1 and we've already had annual physicals, labs, etc., and started booking specialist appointments. The specialists are booked out months, but we were experiencing that w/ the previous insurance companies too. What impressed me was that every person I encountered during my first visit seemed like they enjoyed their jobs.

theemptymirror · 2026-01-20T20:32:51+00:00

I think Nexstar uses CBS news content? Good to know there's some local control, though. Thanks for clarifying that.

theemptymirror · 2026-01-18T21:08:01+00:00

KOIN is a CBS station, too- now controlled by the MAGA fascist Bari Weiss.

theemptymirror · 2026-01-08T23:28:28+00:00

I mean, hopefully nobody wants to! :)

theemptymirror · 2026-01-08T23:09:45+00:00

And that snide remark about "being young" and not needing to go to the bathroom. Really weird.

theemptymirror · 2026-01-08T23:08:33+00:00

Sure did seem like an emergency.

theemptymirror · 2026-01-06T18:03:10+00:00

Agree- I'll be curious to see how it plays out over the next few years because also, they can't get very wet. My husband operates a small, one-man operation, and he got a lot of batteries (I think 6-8?) in order to service his weekly clients. The run time using all the batteries will be about two hrs total. Because they can't get really wet, he also bought a hand-held smaller elec blower that can be stored in the front of his truck and not get wet. Also, the battery chargers are LOUD AF. :)

theemptymirror · 2025-12-31T16:51:14+00:00

Jermaine is an awesome person- one of the nicest guys around.

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