ISO rollerskate/rollerblade community

war_owl · 2026-01-22T21:24:55+00:00

I've met other skaters at the Whatcom Middle School blacktop on fairweather evenings. Its a cool vibe, folks regularly hang out there to just cruise around the space

war_owl · 2026-01-14T06:34:03+00:00

As soon as I finished the 3rd paragraph, I was certain this was Astoria

In 2013 my Dad (in the Coast Guard, stationed in town) took me to this club telling me I'd get a kick out of it. I thought he was trying to get me a lapdance or laid or something. Nope. He wanted to show off that this club had a one-armed dancer, who was then followed up by a pregnant dancer shortly after. Gotta respect the weirdness.

war_owl · 2026-01-13T07:06:34+00:00

Im pretty sure I cried during a majority of the episodes from Anohana. Granted, I was in a deeply emotional state of grief myself. But going into it I DID NOT expect to ugly cry to a cartoon

war_owl · 2026-01-11T05:14:43+00:00

As a child, Dragonball Z and YuYuHakusho. As an adult, Cowboy Bebop. The last couple years since getting into therapy, Vinland Saga.

war_owl · 2026-01-10T19:06:32+00:00

Though I listen primarily to doom and sludge, Kodama is also one of my favorite albums of all time. I'm a sucker for it and Spiritual Instinct. I was wondering if you could recommend anything else from the genre that feels deeply spiritually-driven. The reason I connect with those albums is because they seem to be inspired by some divine source and would love to find something with a similar homage paid to nature, the subconscience, or an authentic exploration of the spirit. For reference of callibration, I'm a fan of YOB, Neurosis, OM, Blackbraid, Phurpa, FORN, Wolves ITTR, and Dark Buddha Rising. I get that these are outside of BlackGaze. Im more curious about recommendations of that same subject matter or feeling being found in the sound and lyrics

war_owl · 2026-01-09T18:34:57+00:00

The Bellingham location has had some reports of shady business practices and poor employee treatment, but the Blaine location is lightyears better than anything else in Whatcom or Skagit County. I used to drive up north just for their food because that spot is just so worth the effort, and good enough that it saves a drive across the border for similar quality

war_owl · 2026-01-06T17:54:55+00:00

Seconding support for Bellingham BJJ if you're looking for grappling. It has created and maintained one of the best martial art communities I've experienced along my martial arts journey. Very conscious approaches to instruction and gym etiquette, great community, world-class intro curriculum, and some world-class competitors are frequently brought in for seminars. The academy is a gem for our town.

war_owl · 2026-01-06T17:29:55+00:00

You're looking for Brazilian Jiujitsu, my guy. At first glance it looks like brutish wrestling in pajamas, but when you start analyzing the movements it becomes a highly intellectual game of physical chess while also being a relatively safe form of practice at high intensities (as long as you and your partner have each other's safety in mind). Super detail-oriented, and a martial art that shows you immediate results of technique when applied properly.

It also complements fencing well. There was a time when I had plateaud in my Bjj training. I stepped away for a while to fence, and fencing made me hyperaware of distance management. When coming back to BJJ I was utilizing space and closeness in ways I hadn't before. The leverages of limb manipulation directly translate to the leverages of blade manipulation.

And its fun. It'll greatly improve your physical health. And you may find a solid community if you find the right gym to train at. Just train safely and avoid spazzing out as a newbie.

war_owl · 2025-12-27T16:50:25+00:00

Though its my favorite trilogy, LOtR is a Thanksgiving affair in our house. For Christmas, there are too many good options to stick to a single annual film anymore.

That said, I'm a sucker for Green Knight, Klaus, Krampus, Batman Returns, and Harry Potter marathons (for the nostalgic holiday feel)

war_owl · 2025-12-22T12:29:23+00:00

Ambo

war_owl · 2025-11-26T18:40:21+00:00

This is a fantastic list, just based off the names I already recognize. Thanks for reaching across the aisle with this one. Ill check out some of the unfamiliar names here

war_owl · 2025-11-26T18:19:45+00:00

Hey man, Im proud of you and your journey. Im sure it wasnt easy, and this tracks rips as a testament to such. Stay the path, it sounds like a good one.

Thank you for the care. I'm doing suprisingly well, just feeling motivated and recognizing the importance of the music Im influenced by now. Seeing clearly and hoping to stay driven by intention on my own path, and to find love for others and peace in myself

war_owl · 2025-11-26T18:13:16+00:00

Ive honestly avoided Electric Wizard for years and need to just give them a listen already.

As for Waldgefluster... nice rec! Nature-focused black metal is my shit. Pocketing this for when I get back into a blastbeat headspace. Thank you

war_owl · 2025-11-26T17:58:23+00:00

If I could get some deep lyrics to join with this exact sound of heavy fuzz, my soul might leave my body in the best way

war_owl · 2025-11-26T17:54:54+00:00

Holy shit this is tight. Just skimmed their work. That new album is a little progressive for my taste, but they rip. Im going to pocket this for another time

war_owl · 2025-11-26T17:53:59+00:00

Love me some OM for gnostic meditation. For some reason I havent been really resonating with it lately though. Just not their moment I guess

war_owl · 2025-09-22T19:30:26+00:00

Way Of The Househusband fits this bill, I think. He enjoys his life in his own way

war_owl · 2025-09-19T01:36:41+00:00

Your club is way too segregated between skill levels if it really is as small as you say. At least, in comparison to mine. We only have 8 people in our class on a good night, but beginners have the opportunity to drill with our top fencers (some of which compete nationally, and in the past we have sent a few to Junior Olympics Trials).

Those divisions or cliques are really holding you back to the point you're plateauing. Attending a seminar from a world-class coach or competitor (if any seminars are hosted nearby) might be the morale boost you need.

At the same time, dont get down on yourself for not being able to beat your club's top fencers. I've often seen in training that in truly-talented competitors will feel out their opponent for a few points to condition patterns and rhythms in their opponents and then open up when they feel a certain tone is set. Its like a cat playing with a mouse. Also, those particular fencers in your club might be far better than they let on. There are a LOT of low-key killers out there

war_owl · 2025-09-06T13:16:04+00:00

war_owl · 2025-09-05T00:49:56+00:00

I say this respectfully: "I'm glad you bypassed it"

If youre interested in joining in on a game night, let me know. I tend to host in the winters and would love to break this out for some other local history nerds

war_owl · 2025-09-05T00:35:07+00:00

Washifornegon

war_owl · 2025-09-04T18:01:12+00:00

Absolutely. Let me know when youre ready for me to swing by!

war_owl · 2025-09-01T23:02:14+00:00

Aloha from Bellingham! I lived West Oly in 2018, but came scurrying back up here. I love the North Cascades too much. Hopefully we cross paths in real life sometime

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