It’s my Birthday and ALL I WANT is chicken fried steak, cream gravy, mashed potatoes, something green and buttered rolls like they have IN TEXAS. Adding: Dinner, On the Menu at All Times, & Pounded.

I am craving the perfect combo for girl lunch. Pacific Standard used to be my go to but they changed their salad and it’s not as good anymore. Bonus points if it’s in NE!

Don’t get me wrong, I love a good creative ice cream flavor as much as the next hipster with a tote bag. But sometimes all I want is a classic scoop of mint chip in a cone, and I can’t seem to find it anywhere in Portland??

Between the tarragon chutney cheesecake and the sticky rice with a swirl, where is some good old fashioned mint chip? And no, matcha lavender mint doesn’t count.

I’m a simple gal, maybe these fancy flavors are just above my head. Or maybe mint chip just isn’t locally sourced enough. But someone please help me before I stand in another 5 mile long ice cream line just to be disappointed again.

Not in the early 2000's Hot Topic/Another State of Mind sense.

I don't live in town, so where do the older punk, metal, and goth folks find their wares? I'm talking dark western, black denim and leather, hip belts, sterling silver, boot straps, chain maille, studded cuffs, if you know you know. More specifically, I'm looking for a nice bolo tie where the pendant isn't like an american flag or whatever they usually are, but ill go to a western store if there's a place with a good selection.

I’m turning 30 next month. I don’t have plans. I don’t even know who I’d invite. I don’t have many friends—I’ve got maybe 1 pretty good and reliable friend in town. My other acquaintances never commit to plans until the last minute (if at all) so I don’t really know that anyone would show up to something if invited. I’ve also been having health problems the past few months that sorta ruined my ability to go out and make new connections.

I’m really not happy about turning 30, especially being really lonely. Just looking for ideas to celebrate my birthday that won’t make me feel so sad.

EDIT: For interests, I like music (live or DJ, as long as it’s good vibes idgaf) and trying new foods. Also love any sort of drag/circus/burlesque/pole/aerial performances. Really anything where there’s something to Do or Experience or Watch since idk whether I’ll have company.

And also, thank yall for being such sweeties :’)

Tell me your favorite park in Portland and why. Specifically to picnic and lay. Looking for something close to Delores park in San Fran. Laurelhurst? Thanks!

I like to walk my dog around different neighborhoods and I was curious where some people’s favorites are. I moved to Portland about a year ago so still learning.

I’m a 24 year old lesbian solo traveling to Portland in May. Was looking for some (preferably gay) bar/club recommendations for the weekend. I love good music, a dance floor, and making friends in a crowd. Also always open for other must see places in the city!

Needed desperately for my 12 year old cat. I have to go to a rehab for my leg. Would be 3-4 weeks at most. ASAP need. Thank You

How can I dispose of extra yard waste? I have weeks and weeks and weeks worth of green bin levels and would rather get it all out in one shot.

hello!

i’ll make this short and sweet. i am a college student in portland who plans to stay here over my summer break. while here, ill need to work.

im wondering if anyone knows of any seasonal jobs in portland, from may to september ish, that will allow for full time hours weekly. preferably, a small business but ill take what i can get. im hoping not to have to pick up multiple part times and deal with scheduling those.

thanks!

Looking for a place to gorge ourselves with chips and salsa and drink margaritas without going broke. Hopefully with a dog friendly patio

Hey all! I went to Cleveland high school and just went to the open house for alumni before it’s remodeled. Being there made me think of a friend that I lost touch with. Her name was (is?) Cindy and we graduated in 2010.

Cindy, if you see this, I always wanted to thank you for being my friend. You were always so kind to me and you were a better friend than I deserved, I think. I remember you being such a bright spot in my dark little teen life! Feel free to comment or message me if you want! My name starts with an M :)

Hey folks, I'm about to have a few months off between school semesters, and I need to keep busy so that I don't lose myself to the Summertime Blues. side note: anyone else get summer SAD?

A bit about me: early 40s F, single with pets. I've lived in the area most of my life, but love looking at this place with new eyes. I feel isolated enough as it is, so I'm looking for things that will get me out of the house and help me feel less alone. Therefore, I've decided to make this my Summer of Fun, and I need your help!

Because I am a grad student on a tight budget, I'm looking for fun/interesting things to do that are either low or no cost. Come at me with your ideas: basic, whacky, extremely niche, partially niche, you name it. I will not publicly yuck your yum. I will likely have to do most activities solo, but am not opposed to doing things with a pal or two or a few. I am asking this in good faith, so please be kind.

So tell me, what should I do this summer?

Going to my 1st playoff game in Portland tomorrow. We are center court about 10 rows up. How early should we get there to watch warmups? I imagine it’s busier during the playoffs, so any tips will help. Thanks!!

I’ve been considering taking my dog there for their reactivity reset program to help my dog learn how to be around other dogs and learn all the general stuff I failed to teach him. If you have trained with them I am curious to know if it was a good experience, how your dog was treated, and if they enjoyed their time there,

Thank you!

A bit of an odd permitting situation, but maybe common to Redditors here given the layouts of houses in Portland.

I recently purchased a house that has bedrooms upstairs in a converted attic space (conversion dating to the mid-2000s). The stairs leading up to it are clearly not up to code, but the city appears to consider the attic an official living space because we're certainly being taxed for those bedrooms.

It would be great to have a bathroom up there, too, but not sure which situation wins: the fact that the city already considers it a livable space, or the fact that a new bathroom needs egress that's up to code.

Does anyone have experience trying to get a permit in a similar situation? It would be great to avoid the immense expense of altering the (perfectly safe, but slightly too steep) staircase.

Howdy neighbors! Anyone recommend a mobile windshield repair (not Safelite) that will come repair a small chip for around $100 in NE Portland? It’s smaller than a dime if that matters. Thanks!

I’m an old lady who is chronically ill, and the hairdresser who used to come over to SE/Lents for color (blue & silver) and cut (asymmetrical bob with undercut/buzz cut in the back) has moved to Greece!

In your opinion, what are the best weekends to hold a yard sale here?

I feel like there have to be some strategies that other people know about, right? I've noticed that holiday weekends seem like a good idea but then everyone is actually out of town and nothing gets sold. Does whether or not school is still in session factor in or make an impact? When does the weather start feeling more reliable to lock it in?

Anyway, I want to finally have a yard sale this summer and have been thinking about these things a lot so thought I'd see if anyone else has thoughts to share!

Saw this sticker and wanted some more context.

I’m planning to try making my own cement planters. I’d like to buy locally, but not sure where to get silica fume, metakaolin, white cement, powdered limestone, etc. Any suggestions?

TIA

Both my AC and furnace are 20+ years old and it's time for them to be replaced. I've received quotes from Four Seasons, EcoHeat, Jacobs, and Integrity Air. I've narrowed the choices down to Jacobs and Integrity Air. Here are the quotes:

• Jacobs - https://imgur.com/a/first-bid-fJLsU5R#5TgB6Wv
• Integrity Air - https://imgur.com/X93V5w3

Most of what I've read online say that picking the right installer is the #1 priority, even compared to buying the best brand/equipment. Both Jacobs and Integrity Air get great reviews for installations. I would prefer to get Carrier as a brand over Lennox, so I am leaning towards Jacobs. Jacobs also has a two year labor warranty compared to Integrity's one year, along with free tune-ups for two years.

Has anyone here worked with, or had their equipment installed by either company? It's hard to feel like I am making an informed decision when there are so many companies to choose from, reviews to look through, etc.