Rumor What's going on in Portland? (3 Viewers)

[julius]

I mean, it’s no different than people in Portland saying I don’t care for the ‘burbs, too white, too far out, blah blah blah.

For ME, what made Portland Portland is mostly gone. Too crowded, too noisy, way to much traffic and shitty infrastructure. Too much has changed and I don’t enjoy it the way I did. But I’m not going to begrudge or diminish anyone’s choice to live there. If someone is happy there, be happy, enjoy it. It’s not all bad, but what many parts of Portland has become doesn’t align with the things I value.

But the problems I see in Portland are problems happening in most big cities across America...

There are also people, like myself, who enjoy Portland but would rather live outside of the city, away from people. Not like on a 70 acre compound where you live in a bunker, but where your neighbors house isn't 3 feet from your house, and you therefore have zero privacy.

I hate that.

Doesn't mean I hate the city of Portland (or any major city).

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

I'm not sweeping a thing.

We all get it and see it, over and over and over.

HCP triggers you, you trigger HCP.

I've asked you both just ignore each other.

Both of you refuse while claiming the other one started it first.

It's old and it's tiresome.

And saying all of that does not mean I'm picking a side or not being fair to one of you over the other one.

I truly have interacted with both of you outside of the forum and I think highly of both of you. Both of you are huge Blazer fans, and good men all around.

Let them both gingerly touch their triggers!

 

[THE HCP]

Let them both gingerly touch their triggers!

The thought of this made me LIKE your post.

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

There are also people, like myself, who enjoy Portland but would rather live outside of the city, away from people. Not like on a 70 acre compound where you live in a bunker, but where your neighbors house isn't 3 feet from your house, and you therefore have zero privacy.

I hate that.

Doesn't mean I hate the city of Portland (or any major city).

Exactly my point. I mean, I live in an area that many friends come to visit and they say it feels like inner-SE/NE neighborhoods. 80-110-year old homes, short blocks from a thriving and historic retail and restaurant-filled Main Street. It’s a slower, quieter pace of life. I found the things I love about Portland in a smaller and different community (while leaving behind the things I don’t enjoy about Portland).

 

[THE HCP]

We have shootings and homeless, but at least we have power! #BAM

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

We have shootings and homeless, but at least we have power! #BAM

I lost power twice (for a total of 30 minutes). Drove by Beverly Cleary (she was born out here in Mac, by the way) and Grant HS yesterday around the time you posted pics. We were taking our niece home and running a few errands in the area. Lotta fucking trees down. Lotta snow still. Did you lose power at your house?

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

The thought of this made me LIKE your post.

 

[THE HCP]

I lost power twice (for a total of 30 minutes). Drove by Beverly Cleary (she was born out here in Mac, by the way) and Grant HS yesterday around the time you posted pics. We were taking our niece home and running a few errands in the area. Lotta fucking trees down. Lotta snow still. Did you lose power at your house?

Ya, lost it for a few hours twice. We had TONS of old trees down in the neighborhood. Still have a few street blocked around us. Really surprised they already haven't taken care of them. I remember Beverly Cleary used to come to our school when I was a kid and read her books to us. Totally remember that. Next time you are over here there is a cool Beverly Cleary wading pool/fountain for kids to play in, with statues of her characters. Check it out, but only if you feel safe doing so. HA!

 

[THE HCP]

And yes, still some snow over here. Finally able to pull up our driveway today. We got a little over a foot here!

 

[julius]

And yes, still some snow over here. Finally able to pull up our driveway today. We got a little over a foot here!

you do know you can shovel snow, right?

I was out at the FM off of Glisan and 223rd, and there were MOUNTAINS of snow in the parking lot. Granted, that's because they plowed the parking lot, but it was crazy just how much snow was out there compared to other parts (due to the proximity to the gorge of course).

 

[THE HCP]

I lost power twice (for a total of 30 minutes). Drove by Beverly Cleary (she was born out here in Mac, by the way) and Grant HS yesterday around the time you posted pics. We were taking our niece home and running a few errands in the area. Lotta fucking trees down. Lotta snow still. Did you lose power at your house?

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

you do know you can shovel snow, right?

I was out at the FM off of Glisan and 223rd, and there were MOUNTAINS of snow in the parking lot. Granted, that's because they plowed the parking lot, but it was crazy just how much snow was out there compared to other parts (due to the proximity to the gorge of course).

HCP only knows how to operate lawn mowers, weed whack era, and garden shears/clippers.

He hasn’t learned “the shovel” yet.

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

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Went here years ago. I don’t even think my second was born yet, which would mean it was nearly a decade ago. Nice spot.

 

[THE HCP]

you do know you can shovel snow, right?

I was out at the FM off of Glisan and 223rd, and there were MOUNTAINS of snow in the parking lot. Granted, that's because they plowed the parking lot, but it was crazy just how much snow was out there compared to other parts (due to the proximity to the gorge of course).

Ya our back yard still has TONS of it! No sun back there because of the trees. And I don't DO snow shoveling. I wait for it to melt FAMS! Grandpa once told me to work SMART not HARD!

 

[THE HCP]

HCP only knows how to operate lawn mowers, weed whack era, and garden shears/clippers.

He hasn’t learned “the shovel” yet.

Funny thing is, I actually did try to use the garden sheers. Was taking forever bro!

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

Ya our back yard still has TONS of it! No sun back there because of the trees. And I don't DO snow shoveling. I wait for it to melt FAMS! Grandpa once told me to work SMART not HARD!

you’re halfway there.

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

The fact is, Portland and Oregon, in general, can’t keep up with what my lifestyle needs are, so I’m planning to take my talents elsewhere (for 3 or 4 months of the year).

 

[julius]

Ya our back yard still has TONS of it! No sun back there because of the trees. And I don't DO snow shoveling. I wait for it to melt FAMS! Grandpa once told me to work SMART not HARD!

Are you sure your grandfather didn't say "go mow my lawn, kid. I'm smart by making you work hard"

 

[THE HCP]

Are you sure your grandfather didn't say "go mow my lawn, kid. I'm smart by making you work hard"

He's 100% Mexican...HE should have mowed MY yard! #R.I.P.BAM

 

[julius]

HCP only knows how to operate lawn mowers, weed whack era, and garden shears/clippers.

He hasn’t learned “the shovel” yet.

Um, he's learned how to shovel handfuls of burritos into his gullet.

 

[ehizzy3]

We should have to give a reason why you LIKE a post in order to actually LIKE it!

I liked this post because we are in the same forum clique. So cool!

 

[julius]

He's 100% Mexican...HE should have mowed MY yard! #R.I.P.BAM

I want to say that I only liked this post because it highlights just how racist The HCP really is, and I wanted to point it out to everyone. #woke

 

[ABM]

I want to say that I only liked this post because it highlights just how racist The HCP really is, and I wanted to point it out to everyone. #woke

He's nothing to cause panic over, though.

 

[Lanny]

Oops, forgot the...

Llmmmfffaaaoooo!!!!

too many Canby dwellers here at times..

or snowflakes...

Or somethin.....

I think parts of Canby are still without power whereas all of Portland probably has power.

 

[Lanny]

Anyway, back to your obsession with my mom...

I have a picture of her that I just had professionally colorized if you're interested.

Your mom is quite good looking for a lady, gasp, older than me. Yes there are people older than me, take Marzy for example, no really take Marzy, Goddammit.

 

[Chris Craig]

never saw it if so. There have been a few roundabout sidestep leaving much room for ambiguity but no apology. And im not looking for one or even feel im deserving of one. I would like to read just once though a straight up clear statement from those on the in that im clear. Ive never had that. Only an” i dont think you did anything”

honestly i used to have a sense of humor. Lost it with all this crap and never been able to get it back since this started because its always been the elephant in the room no one has been clear. BUt on, but me.

@Sly clear this up publicly once and for all

 

[julius]

@Sly clear this up publicly once and for all

he can clear up that OB was once funny?

 

[Lanny]

he can clear up that OB was once funny?

Say what you want about OB, sure his politics may be misaligned with mine, but he's a pretty damned good guy.
Some people, such as ABM and OB are just impossible to get me too riled up. I would drink beers with both and feel honored to do so. Okay, I think that's earned me some free beers, dammit.

 

[julius]

Say what you want about OB, sure his politics may be misaligned with mine, but he's a pretty damned good guy.
Some people, such as ABM and OB are just impossible to get me too riled up. I would drink beers with both and feel honored to do so. Okay, I think that's earned me some free beers, dammit.

Not sure what has to do with my joking about what @Chris Craig said, but ok?

 

[Lanny]

Not sure what has to do with my joking about what @Chris Craig said, but ok?

It's how I work. Get used to it. You're sure to see it again.
Here's a hint, don't try to understand it, just go with the flow.