distantmantra
Member
I heard there was a chain requirement on I-5 down there this morning, crazy.
No snow in Seattle. Just cold.
No snow in Seattle. Just cold.
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Portland (OR) |OT|
- Thread starter Devolution
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timetokill
Banned
I moved up here from SoCal less than a month ago, and this is what I get.
People up here saying this kind/amount of snow is rare and only happens every few years. True?
People up here saying this kind/amount of snow is rare and only happens every few years. True?
Truth. Last time was in December '08, but worst was '04.I moved up here from SoCal less than a month ago, and this is what I get.
People up here saying this kind/amount of snow is rare and only happens every few years. True?
Mental Atrophy
Banned
It just started snowing again. I hate having just a little bit of snow. A little bit is an inconvenience, but if we had a lot I could build an ice fortress.
Devolution
Member
I moved up here from SoCal less than a month ago, and this is what I get.
People up here saying this kind/amount of snow is rare and only happens every few years. True?
My first fall/winter here I was told "say goodbye to the sun and months of nonstop rain." And that's what happened. This fall/winter? Weird.
K
kittens
Unconfirmed Member
I went sledding at Irving Park with some friends last night, and when we got there there were already a few dozen other people. At midnight! I love Portland when it snows.
I was living in Gresham in 2004 and the snow drifts that formed out there were insane. They were easily 6+ feet high.Truth. Last time was in December '08, but worst was '04.
That was pretty insane.Truth. Last time was in December '08, but worst was '04.
I think it snowed a bit more in 2008, but 2004 the entire area was an ice rink for awhile. My dog couldn't figure out where he was supposed to poo.
Devolution
Member
My cat is from an area that never snows so when the flurries first came down she was trying to bat at them from inside the window.
Posted this in the snowpocalypse thread, but yeah. I'm expected to be at my box office job at 10:30 tomorrow morning. No "we'll see how the weather is" sort of consideration, just straight up "nope. Figure it out." ...not too pleased about that. It's going to take me fucking forever to get there, and forever to get home. Meanwhile, I probably won't even sell a single ticket. HOORAY.
Devolution
Member
Bunch of stuff around here closed down super early.
lawlohwhat
Banned
hey everyone, it's snowing
timetokill
Banned
Truth. Last time was in December '08, but worst was '04.
Crazy. Anyway, I'm enjoying the hell out of it, but then again I don't need to drive anywhere.
hey everyone, it's snowing
I see no snow.. Liar!
lawlohwhat
Banned
6 more inches of the white stuff on the way (twss * 2)
lawlohwhat
Banned
It's been snowing constantly for hours out here in East County. Incredibly beautiful but I'd like to be able to leave the house at some point. Also, I lost my wedding ring in the snow yesterday in my front yard, so I'd like to find that.
the ring has a will of its own
the ring has a will of its own
It wants to be found.
Would've loved to if my car wasn't stuck and there wasn't freezing rain now.Anyone in NW wanna meet up at Yurs for the Blazer game?
ALL of my windows in my apartment are frozen over.
lawlohwhat
Banned
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oc1c9HFoCMQ
a bum came by and straight up took my half empty beer while filming. so portland
a bum came by and straight up took my half empty beer while filming. so portland
Yikes. I got here right before the freezing rainWould've loved to if my car wasn't stuck and there wasn't freezing rain now.
ALL of my windows in my apartment are frozen over.
Devolution
Member
The snow now has a top layer of ice. At least I got to the store this time before they decided to close since they decided to even earlier tonight.
Devolution
Member
Getting some power surges, uh ohs.
Dr. Feel Good
Banned
Just got woken up by my goddamn phone because they sent out an advisory to tell me to stay indoors all day. Gah.
Same.
Outside last night what I can only assume was a homeless woman was screaming for about 30 minutes right by my place. Fun times to wake up to.
I went outside to check on my car to make sure everything is okay (since it's parked on the street), and that damn thing is covered in half an inch thick sheet of ice all around.
The walk alone to the car was pretty sketch and even the snow is now completely frozen. Thankfully it's finally above 33F so this shit can melt.
The walk alone to the car was pretty sketch and even the snow is now completely frozen. Thankfully it's finally above 33F so this shit can melt.
lawlohwhat
Banned
what's a good happy hour on the east side? preferably closer to hawthorne, belmont, or northeast portland
I still like Laurelwood for that. There are a million places though.what's a good happy hour on the east side? preferably closer to hawthorne, belmont, or northeast portland
Christoff Yurievich
Member
So is this Alanis Morissette irony or true irony? 'Worst Day of the Year Ride' cancels completely on account of weather (updated)
Alas, Mother Nature wins this round. We have been forced to cancel the event, or more accurately, postpone for one year. Worsening weather conditions and a forecast of freezing rain tomorrow make for unsafe conditions.
Your safety and the safety of our support staff is our number one concern, and conditions have dictated that it would be nearly impossible to guarantee the well being of everyone during this event.
We appreciate your understanding of this decision and want to thank you for your support by guaranteeing your entry into next years Worst Day of the Year Ride.
In its voicemail message Saturday, Good Sport Promotion said an email in the next week will contain instructions on how to claim next year's ride. It didn't mention whether cash refunds will be available on request.
K
kittens
Unconfirmed Member
Hey yall, I'm starting a social video game group here in Portland.
http://playportland.weebly.com/
Humble beginnings, but I'm excited. Come play video games with me and my friends! I foolishly sold my Xbox 360 to make room for my PS4, but I want to get another one going and try to LAN some Halo. I'm also trying to track down a cheap copy of Super Smash Bros. Melee so we can get some of that going.
http://playportland.weebly.com/
Humble beginnings, but I'm excited. Come play video games with me and my friends! I foolishly sold my Xbox 360 to make room for my PS4, but I want to get another one going and try to LAN some Halo. I'm also trying to track down a cheap copy of Super Smash Bros. Melee so we can get some of that going.
distantmantra
Member
Driving to Bend tonight, but stopping in at Lardo East with my wife and daughter for dinner. Aww yeah.
Driving to Bend tonight, but stopping in at Lardo East with my wife and daughter for dinner. Aww yeah.
Make sure to go to the Boneyard Brewery tasting room so I can vicariously live through you.
distantmantra
Member
Make sure to go to the Boneyard Brewery tasting room so I can vicariously live through you.
I always go to Boneyard while in Bend (got a Notorious shirt, Boneyard hoodie and a hyrdoflask growler). One of my dad's best friends is the owner/brewmaster at Crux, so we're down there once or twice every year.
distantmantra
Member
Awesome. I really need to get down there. How is the Hydroflask if you don't mind? I have been on the fence since well before they tossed em up on the site to ship.
They are absolutely amazing. I've got Crux and Boneyard ones and unless the place won't fill them, I pretty much only get growler fills in them now. They hold carbonation a ridiculously long time and stay cold for days.
distantmantra
Member
I'm at Lardo East drinking yer beer and eatin yer sammiches.
Oh man. Tonkatsu with yuzu and Japanese pickles and a Pallet Jack IPA. Ommmmmmggggggg.....
Oh man. Tonkatsu with yuzu and Japanese pickles and a Pallet Jack IPA. Ommmmmmggggggg.....
Bet Weiden Kennedy did that ad. Not that strange.
Mental Atrophy
Banned
I feel like I could go swimming through the air in this rain.
Devolution
Member
Toto and I are in the basement braving this wind storm out. Holy shit.
That bad where you are?
TD felt his desk shake.
That bad where you are?
TD felt his desk shake.
Nah, just some rather tall trees in the neighborhood lookin' like they could tumble. Luckily, nothing is close to my house that could do damage. Feel bad for my neighbor though as their gate was blown off.
Left for work this morning, after having a hell of a time staying asleep with the house feeling like it was falling over, to find that 2 large sections of our neighbor's 6.5 foot high wooden fence had been ripped from the ground and were now in our yard. In addition part of their back fence on the street side was ripped apart.
Coming from Wyoming, I am no stranger to insane winds (shit I just made one of those "Well back where I am from" comments... shit) but it has been a long time!
Coming from Wyoming, I am no stranger to insane winds (shit I just made one of those "Well back where I am from" comments... shit) but it has been a long time!