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confused
My lymph nodes in my neck the past couple hours have been really sore and I have a mildly sore throat. Do painful lymph nodes precede inevitable illness? Or is my body fighting something off and have a chance of recovering before I become officially infected with whatever is trying to infect me?

Current Mood: worried

Video Games Live
We just got back from the Video Games Live concert at the Schnitz. Two thumbs up, and there is another show tomorrow night. The pianist made my head explode! Any other DPers there tonight? Going tomorrow?

I have been going through a "Sweeney Todd" phase, and I discovered this really cool song that was left out of the movie, for those of you who liked it. Enjoy!

Our Halloween Show
Hello Portlanders of the Damned!

Did anyone attend our Halloween show?

If you did, did you take pictures? Video? Have any thoughts or testimonials? The show was in part a benefit for The Archimedes Movement's HeART of Healing, and they are interested in getting photos, videos, etc. to use on their website, so any of that would be suuuper helpful!

Send emails to vagablogopera at gmail (dot)com!

Thanks Portland!

DamnPoliticians
Who else is watching the debates on C-Span?

What're you all rooting for?

...and, go!

Rain, rain GO AWAY
Who else hates this fucking shitty weather?

Anyone?

Anyone...? :-P

Current Mood: soaked

Hey short people!
Where do you take your pants to be hemmed? I just bought a bunch of new pants, all of which are too long for me, as even the shortest pants are too long for my stumpy legs. There's a tailor down the street from me, but they charge $12 per pair. I just can't justify spending that much when the pants only cost me $15 each.

I live near PGE Park but would gladly truck my trousers just about anywhere in town if they do a nice job at a decent price. Suggestions/recommendations?

dairy products allergy
I recently found out, after numerous doctor visits and unnecessary tests, that I am probably allergic to dairy products.

I can't have milk, whey, lactose, lactic acid (from milk), casein, and caseinate.
I CAN have meat, eggs, and anything else.

What are your dairy-free secrets? Where can I find cheap dairy free bread? What's the best kind of soy cheese? What should I watch out for with secret dairy ingredients? Where can I get some CHOCOLATE?

In a month or so I will start adding things like goat cheese, aged cheese, cooked dairy, etc to see if I have an intolerance to those things, but for now I need to be CRAZY about it and avoid everything so I can start to feel better.

PS> Did you know there is lactose in stout beers? Did you know that there is dairy products in caramel coloring? This is insane.

Healthcare
Any bars showing the healthcare debates today?

Current Mood: curious

One of those posts where someone asks if a place is good or not.
What do you guys think of Pause in NoPo? Prices, good food, happy hour, etc. I have somehow managed to get a date. I want someplace nice but casual, and I'd also like to try out a new place in my neighborhood.

Two other nearby places I enjoy:
Hop & Vine & Atomic Pizza.

Happy Carl Sagan Day!

Current Mood: curious

Helmets and Locksmiths
Hi!
I need a helmet so I can be safe while otherwise looking adorable as I'm riding my scooter. Where are good places to shop? Online or local.

ALSO-
Who knows a good locksmith person who can replace the lock for my scooter seat, since some douchebag completely broke it to steal the helmet inside?

All on the cheap, obvs.
Thanks!

party supplies
I have been charged with picking up some decorations for a baby shower, in a "fairy/fairie" theme. This would include door prizes, plates and napkins for a brunch, and maybe some mementos for the mom-to-be.

I know of a few party supply stores (Lippmans, Party City), but I'm hoping to get everything at one stop. What is the best party supply store in Portland where I might find good baby shower stuff?

The bathrooms at the rose garden....
Why are they for super heroes only? Discuss.

Current Mood: curious

Yo, DamnFashionMavens
Did anyone check out the Blazer game tonight? And, if so, how about those Rip City home jerseys?

( Sweet, or what? )

The Impetus of Dreams
Hello. Not sure if this is okay to post here. If not, let me know, and I will remove it.

I am selling a signed hardback copy of the book Impetus of Dreams by the artist Daniel Merriam. (I have it listed on Craigslist, but will pull it and deal with any serious buyer via Paypal.)

Thanks :)

Amsterdam
Does anyone have experience with getting cheap flights to Amsterdam? I am currently looking on Studentuniverse.com and finding consistent prices of about $670, which is okay, but I've heard of cheaper. Is there some secret only the Dutch know of?

I would like to fly out of New York around January 2nd or 3rd, and return around the 12-15th.

Alternatively, what about super cheap flights to New York? I've been finding around $330. I'd like to try and be there for New Years Eve.

Hi
I'm looking for a very awesome forest location to take photographs in Portland or near the areaish. I was maybe thinking Forest Park but does anyone know a good location in that area!

Thanks!

Cascade Athletic Club 205
Anyone interested in joining CAC 205 between now and December 5th? I have a coupon to waive the enrollment fee. It may work even if you want to join one of the Gresham CAC's, not sure.

good place to sell prom dresses?
I am moving out as quickly as possible after an amicable but painful severance of a six year relationship and in doing so I am realizing that as much as I enjoy all my prom bridesmaid/etc dresses, I don't need them and I don't want to move them.

I would love to donate them (and still might) but unfortunately breakup severely alters my financial situation so I am hoping to sell them. Normally I just take stuff to BuffEx and then they scorn me and I take it to Goodwill, but these are really nice (read: worn once or twice or never) and I don't even know if BuffEx takes that sort of thing.

So, is there consignment in this city that gives cash for fancy dresses. That way someone can at least buy them for a lot less than I paid. :) They are 12-14 in size-ish.

Thankies!

Looking for driving schools or instructors
I am an adult looking to learn to drive and pass the DMV test and would like recommendations and referrals on driving schools or instructors in the Portland metro area (convience to downtown Portland is a bonus). Ideally, I'm looking for someone that you can recommend as having worked with you or someone you know personally rather than googling a thing and seeing what comes up. Thaaaank you.

Leather Work
I am in search of someone, or some place, that does custom leather work. I am looking to have a cuff and a watch cuff made. Anyone know someone that does custom work fairly professionally, or fully professionally?

I already have one of the cuffs made, but I am looking to have it possibly made from a different finish of leather. I have images of the watch cuff and I have the watch I plan on setting in it.

I am figuring Spartacus but I am at work and really don't want to check their website, not to mention I am not sure if they even do leather work anymore. The website for Oregon Leather Co. didn't have anything about them having anyone there that did leather work. Also a general search online for someone local revealed jack and shit...unless I want saddle bags for a horse or a Harley.

I don't.

Current Music: Trevor Pinnock - Pastorale

Does anyone have an extra T-Mobile phone to lend, or sell for cheap?
I'm trying to track down a temporary phone for a friend, whose phone broke, and T-Mobile is giving him hell about replacing it, at least for the moment. It doesn't have to be anything fancy...just functional. Please email me at kumori(dot)kaze(at)gmail(dot)com, and thanks!

Cyrillic Cursive

Hi Dee Pee!

I have kind of a strange and last minute request.

I'm getting a tattoo tomorrow that will be in Russian, in cursive. My Russian cursive is uuuuuugly, and I was hoping that one of you could handwrite this script in a lovely Russian cursive. Doesn't have to be perfect...I want the tattoo to look handwritten...kind of like a wistful postscript on a letter, clear and kinda pretty.

Is anyone here Russian (or good at Russian cursive) and willing to write this for me, take a pic, and post in comments or email to me? I would be eternally grateful.

What I want is: Ты всегда рядом

Thank you so much!!

Благодарю с всем из моего сердца!!!!

opera
I'm off to see the opera at the Keller. Are there any good bars near there to have a drink before the show? Doesn't have to be fancy but good would be nice.

And here is a really bad cartoon I drew:

Current Music: orphée - philip glass

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