Yo damndrunks, I am greatly in need of some advice from bar connoisseurs. I'm not much of a drinker, but my 21er is coming up and it'd be pretty damn lame to be sober on it so I'm gathering some friends for some drinks. Which bar do we go to? Here are the criteria in order of importance:

Non-negotiable:

1) Easily Trimet-accessible.
2) Okay with me and some friends setting up camp for two-three hours.
3) Seating for 5-15 such that we won't have to split up into separate booths and be completely sectioned off from each other.
4) Room for 5-15 on a Friday night.
5) Non-shitty music. Top 100 will drive me up the fucking wall.

Bonus criteria (+5 but not necessary):

1) Cheap.
2) Something for vegans to eat other than fries.
3) Froofy drinks for people like me, who can't stand the taste of alcohol.

Or if you can't be bothered to concern yourself with criteria, just tell me what your favorite bar in Portland is. Because it's my birthday soon and you didn't get me a present last year.

I've seen several posts asking for a registered Notary Public on LJ, as well as being asked by a few friends lately.

So if you're ever in need of a Notary Public feel free to ask/recommend me.
I'm a licensed notary for the state of Oregon, and have lots of experience notarizing legal docs, and witnessing signatures.

It's supposed to be $5 a notarized page, but I think charging for my signature is weird. So I do this for FREE. That's right....FREEEEE DP.

I only ask for a possible barter....good music....a beer maybe.....free concert tickets.....columbian cocain.....etc. (joking about the cocaine).






current tunes: Grateful Dead - Casey Jones

Anyone gone to see this? Sounds ... well, fucking awesome.



“Atomic Arts is presenting a LIVE free performance of the classic Star Trek episode 'Amok Time' at the Woodlawn Park amphitheater. Witness Mr. Spock undergo the bizarre and brutal Vulcan marriage ritual of PON FARR as the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise attempt to save him before it’s too late!!

“Portland actors, accompanied by live music and effects, will bring this classic piece of television to life! Spend a day in the park, bring a picnic and BOLDLY GO!!

“Dates are July 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 and 26 at 5 pm (note time change!). For more info contact AdamRosko //at// Gmail.com.”

Source: http://gowoodlawn.com/2009/05/07/star-trek-in-the-park/

I hope this sort of post is acceptable--I checked community guidelines quickly and didn't see anything, but please let me know if it isn't, mods. Also, er, hello, everyone. Very nice to meet you.

I literally found two very young kittens on my doorstep this weekend, with no sign of a mother, though they look too young to be away from one. Their eyes are just open and they're running around, and as dangerously cute as may be expected. They look like strays: a little thin, a little sick, but they're incredibly sweet and already affectionate. They'll run to you and fall asleep purring in your hands. They're irresistible in the flesh.

( And they need a home. Help, please! )

If there is one thing that Portland loves, its zombies. If there were to be a close second it would be music, so it comes only naturally that these two great things are smooshed together in a great piece of work in PSU's original production of Maelstrom: The Zombie Opera. It just so happens that my lovely girlfriend is the pianist for this show and forced_plastic oddly is in it as well (I just learned of this today). If you like over the top zombies, blood, classical music, blood and creative uses of security cameras, I could not recommend this opera more. There are 6 showings left, Fridays and Saturdays at the Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center, 8 PM. Best to get there early as the shows have been selling out!




And tell 'em Hunt Stockwell - American sent ya.