Did you think that you had to drive into the city to find a cool old building that appears to be held together by tenacious blue paint that was hated back in the '80s? That the store is a death trap for anyone with larger than a 36" waist should flames come a knockin'?
C'mon Bob! How morose!
OK, then let me say that if you think you are just going to " pop in for a quick look-see" let me be the first person to laugh in your face.
The front windows will be your last warning not to go in unless you have the afternoon free.
Damn. Just damn. Kitchen goodies? Kraton? Earrings for as many holes one might have? Clothing? Candles?
Oh, indeed. All of it. SCADS of it.
Now. If someone would hit the Voice of God button...
THE BEST HEAD EQUIPMENT I have seen!!
Is there better in our fair country? Probably. Better than PDX? Rip Glass might just smack a few bottoms in our rather snug Stumptown.
Very little standard Chinese imports, though nice enough pieces, but Rip excels in interesting hand work. Yeah, they've got crazy room sized bongs, but they have very nice glasswork that will set nicely next to your PC on your desk at work or wherever.
The owner lady will be there, she lives there, near as I can tell. She is a goddess. Blond hair, always has her entourage, two foo-foo dogs that are adorable. She will be the one with a cellphone and wireless landline talking into both, looking for something she knows she carries,.. somewhere, and then make the time to give you a sweet hello and swears someone will be with you.
Beyond being amusing to watch and to talk to, she really does have an encyclopedic knowledge of her products, as well as a healthy level of experience using her delightful wares.
Is the Rip in Rip City a clue about prices? No and I think that she should be making much more money than she might make.
I would recommend that if any of this or more amuse you, I'd be over there putting away some of her trinkets. Her goodies make wonderful gifts to stash away when you need something fast. This sort of thing is where I buy odd things for odd people before the Holiday Rush
Things to note: busses run by, doorways and shop overhangs make up for no covered bus stops.
Folks with challenges? Oy. Not your shop to visit?
Not without a jet pack? I would check. I'd bet they would accommodate you by bringing things out to see, or take pictures while you are there. It's that kind of shop
GO!
You guys are freaking me out just staring at me!
Ooo. One other bit: they pass the 4% the bank charges them to accept your card. That means cash is a better way to shop. And a good way not to drain all of your credit limit on dustables you really could live without
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