Roya1Je11y

Roya1Je11y t1_je7lv4l wrote

Yes, my whole mom’s side of the family is from Portland. Went to high school in lake Oswego. The similarities are in topography (think the hills of Portland with ivy) and weather seasonality (rains through the winter months, but a heavier rain and more just overcast and less misting). Besides these comparisons it’s really quite different. Portland has a pretty vibrant downtown, whereas Pittsburgh is a city of neighborhoods and each neighborhood has something unique to offer. The people and culture here is different, you just have to experience it.

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Roya1Je11y t1_j1ohyrt wrote

Some asshole really let me have it for being in the wrong lane when I was trying to get on the bridge. My fault for that. He really let me have it, carrying on with multiple extended honks, flashing high beams and swerved towards me when I pulled over. I admit it was dark and I was trying to listen to the GPS. But I would have let it slide on Xmas, just really derailed us after a nice dinner.

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Roya1Je11y t1_isy0yut wrote

I’ve had pretty good luck buying no-name-brand stuff on Amazon. I just type in the specific thing I’m looking for (ex. Cheap heavy down winter coats) and then read the reviews. Just my personal experience. Good luck!

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