Let me know if you ever do end up coming to Portland.

I'll make plans to meet up but never show up.. then disappear for another 10 years.

 

That's ok, I can drop in on the Odditorium....

Portland is fun to visit.  The last time I was there I went to the "hipster bar" which was just some place where everyone under 40 played Keno and ate truck stop style food.  It was named The Hungry Tiger.  I would love a t-shirt if you could afford to get me one commie.  If you are on unemployment like everyone else is in Portland, feel free to steal me the shirt.

That's ok, I can drop in on the Odditorium....

Yet another solid reason the west coast is cool.

I hate the celebrity culture. That whole city rings of fake

You've been there?

he could be talking about state of Florida

I dunno man, there's a whole lotta redneck FL to go with the glitz of Miami etc.

This I have seen with my own eyes...

What is the right way to fuck a gator ?

Same as a croc... you jam your thumb up its arse.

And I thought you were well-travelled, Brian..

Yes, I've been to LA ...

Me too !

As have I.

But I been to many places.

That never close down.

I live in Flint. That picture of Flint, is about three blocks from my house. I actually live in a really nice neighborhood, right in the college cultural area. I like living here, but I can't pretend that the two miles I drive to work are void of poverty, prostitution, or even abandoned houses.

This place is an absolute shithole, with an unemployment rate of 15.3%. But I love this place. I don't know why. It's illogical, it's crumbling, it's got potential for becoming disastrous, honestly. But working downtown, I see things turning around. I see a community coming together and really trying to make things better instead of just waiting and wishing.

But, what the fuck do I know? =P

How to knit crochet, sew and make babies, apparently...

First thing: if you live 2 miles from where you work, you should be riding a bike, not driving.

I can't help you with figuring out why you like a shitty, dangerous place to live in. I live in #2 St Louis. The picture of our town from that article was taken about 3 blocks from where I work (4 miles from my apt, ride a bike there at least 3 days a week).

Not everyone can be a sexy bike messenger like you Lucky.

Not everyone can be a sexy bike messenger like you Lucky ride a bike 4 miles a day

Not everyone can be a sexy bike messenger like you Lucky ride a bike 4 miles a day without being a complete sweaty wreck within the first half mile

Yeah, I do sort of have it easy in that regard. Even in the middle of summer here, when I would be most likely to show up to work a sweaty mess, I'm still just showing up to a concrete casting shop. So it doesn't really mean too much. I've heard that some office buildings (if that's your workplace) have showers and/or gyms with showers in them for just such reasons.

But, really, once you're in shape and used to the ride, you can do it without over-exerting yourself to the point of being a "sweaty mess".

http://www.ikoo.us./  funky.

But, really, once you're in shape and used to the ride, you can do it without over-exerting yourself to the point of being a "sweaty mess".

"Sarah, I notice you're completely drenched in sweat.  Hey, can you take this sandwich over to that guy?"
"Sarah, I notice you're covered in muddy slush.  Hey, how about serving that guy his soup?"

I'm in much better shape than I had been, but still not fantastic shape.  

As long as I don't head for big hills or try to ride overly fast, I can ride a pretty fair distance without being a sweaty mess.  

this is riding a bicycle we're talking about, right?

unless you're riding up a hill for 30 minutes it's not that big an effort guys

Whatever!  Don't make me create a video of a skinny person trying to bike up a hill.

this is riding a bicycle we're talking about, right?

unless you're riding up a hill for 30 minutes it's not that big an effort guys

I sweat WAY more easily than most people.