Four out of five bikers will not say “left” or ring a bell to let you know they’re about to swoop past you.

Those same four out of four bikers will not stop at a red light or a stop sign.

Just like in automobile traffic, everbody gets everywhere at the same time. No matter that you cut someone off or go screaming past them, they’re usually right on your ass at the next light (assuming you stop for lights).

Once you get downtown, all bets are off. Myself, I pretend to be a pedestrian and take to the sidewalks when necessary.

On Saturday I passed through the security check-in at Concourse C, on the way to my Alaska Airlines flight to Oakland.

Did an out-of-pockets core dump in the tray, and then removed everything from the tray once it passed through the X-Ray.

I thought I did. Somehow I forgot to retrieve my one car key. TMI I know but it is a stand-alone, not on a keyring or chain.

After realizing my error, I went to the Portland International Airport website’s Lost and Found page, and reviewed the procedure for making a report.

Still in California this a.m., I just did so via the same laptop and wireless broadband connection I am using to post this. I sent them an email and am getting ready to call them this morning as well.

On the page I just linked to, they say they will respond within 24 hours. I sure hope they do. I’ll props ‘em if they do, diss them if they don’t. Either way you will hear about it here.

Duh on me…

I’ve stayed off these pages the last few weeks because I have been moving. I’m out of the ‘burbs, back on the cliffside above NW 23rd.

When I move, it is not only a matter of moving Russell Shaw the person. Since I work out of my home, relocation is a matter of moving Russell Shaw the business.

Obviously, I’ve required the highest degree of professionalism. Not all of my “moving experiences” have reflected that standard, but this one certainly has. For that I thank Metro Moving.

How do I count the ways? Responsive, thorough, cordial, collaborative. Reasonable rates too.

The next time you are planning a move, I suggest you give them a call: 503) 282-1188.

So, is Portland’s housing market bubble bursting?

This week was a little slow around Metroblogging Portland but there were still some interesting topics and discussions:

Dieselboi got to meet some celebrities when Chicago was at Music Millennium this week. Commenter C-Word sold a bunch of magazines to their bus driver. Cool!

Once again a Blazer is in trouble with the law, this time it’s Zach Randolph tied up in a sexual assult investigation. Rusty started off a good discussion with a few commenters throwing in their two cents.

Portland’s Storm Large continues her quest on Rockstar Supernova, and once again she has made the cut, continuing onto future weeks’ shows. This week, commenter Gertie notes that perhaps she wouldn’t be the best fit for the band, but she’s awesome nonetheless.

And although some folks get worked up over Portland’s problems, over at Metroblogging Karachi they note that while suicide bombers have become common, suicide by locomotive is a new one…

The Christian Science Monitor has a story on the “Dead Zone” off the Oregon Coast. It’s reportedly a strange, lifeless submerged space without oxygen not unlike the Towne Lounge.

FYI – it appears that I5 southbound @ I405 is closed tonight. I know there is some construction going on just south of the I405 exit on the northbound side, but wasn’t aware of any southbound closures. Be aware.

The VisionPDX folks were plugging their efforts today at the Seaport Celebration. If you want to be heard on where Portland needs to be going, they’ve got an online survey set up.

According to their flyer:

“We want to know your thoughts and values about Portland now, and into the future. Our main goals are to engage Portlanders, listen, invite people to make choices about Portland’s future, and create a community-led vision from all of your voices. We hope these conversations spark Portlanders into action for their communities.”

As reported earlier by Aaron, the Seaport Celebration took place today at the Port of Portland. It was mostly for kids, but we got to go on a bus tour, climb aboard a Coast Guard ship, and listen to a pirate band.

It was fascinating to be in this unseen corner of Portland and hear about it’s huge economic impact on the Northwest.

When PAgent wrote this post talking about the great ethnic food found out in suburbia, he left one place off the list: Abhiruchi on Murray Road in Beaverton. I think they’ve got the best lunch buffet in all of the metropolitan area – a fact I got to re-confirm yesterday afternoon.

I’m not the only one who thinks so – the place was still half-packed at 1:30 pm, while people streamed in until the last possible minute (buffet’s open until 2:30.) This meant, of course, that practially all of the dishes on the line were fresh – and the ones that needed replenishing had that done promptly and cheerfully. And rather than a tired offering of one or two main entrees, I remember at least seven – plus two kinds of rice, papadum and naan, and an array of condiments (including the spicy pickle relish I studiously avoided.)

You’ll pay 8.95 for lunch (self-service soda included – and they’ve got Squirt as one of the choices, hooray!) But you’ll leave unable to eat anything for the rest of the day, I’d bet.

Plus, when you’re done? The grocery outlet store is right next door (where candy is always four for a dollar…)