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[–] [email protected] 6 points 8 months ago (3 children)

Sitting on the back porch in Oregon City this morning. I’m recording and identifying birbs with a birb app. I can hear a woodpecker off in the distance. Last night we went to one of those casual sushi places with the food going by on a belt and you can grab whatever you like and start eating! I grew up in a rural village so I’m pretty easy to impress. I think we’re going on a helicopter tour tonight, I have never been in a helicopter so I hope it’s as super cool as it seems.

[–] SeveralAnts 2 points 8 months ago

Reading your comment was relaxing. It sounds very enjoyable.

[–] Severian 2 points 8 months ago

Sounds like a great time! Hope you enjoy the helicopter ride, that should be a lot of fun

[–] BonesOfTheMoon 2 points 8 months ago

I have never heard of sushi on a belt!

Also birbs are awesome.