The France Hopper Network https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Why My Next Phone May Well Be a Windows Phone Picture Post: Afternoon snack time for Liu. Enoki was slugged out in a tree on the other side. Picture Post: Someone was jealous they weren’t getting any attention at the zoo today. Picture Post: A refreshed food menu awaits at Meadowrue. Introducing the Zaru Soba, Wagyu (Oshi option), Crab Roll, Curry Potato Korokke, and six-piece nigiri flight. Picture Post: Oh. You found me. :P Picture Post: Why you shouldn’t buy an espresso machine without knowing what you are getting into: this one shot of espresso took 80 grams of coffee to make. Picture Post: I forget when I last showed off the vinyl collection, so here’s how it’s doing these days. “Metaphor” definitely filled up the shelf nicely. Brookville: The $12 Million Mistake Picture Post: Lions are enjoying the shade today. Maybe not all of the attention though. Picture Post: Downside to almost August: the days are getting shorter. Upside: it’s a great time of year for sunset views from the train. Picture Post: Sneak peak: Introducing 薬 (Kusuri, or Medicine in English), an elevated take on the classic Penicillin. Picture Post: Been a while since I caught the Gunter Car. #gobytransit Picture Post: Just need the Grimoire Edition now. Get that Crunchyroll Exclusive Edition of “Witch Hat Atelier, Volume 1” while you still can. 15 Years of The France Hopper Network Happy Holidays 2025: A Decade In Portland Picture Post: Missed the world record setting festivities for BIKETOWN’s 10th birthday because of a work conflict, so had to celebrate the next best way: a scoot around town to catch the sunset with friends. Picture Post: That moment when you get 025 for 25 years of @pdxstreetcar #gobystreetcar Picture Post: This feels like an appropriate coffee cup to be using today. #25years #gobystreetcar Picture Post: May as well keep the transit mugs going this week. (I only have two but shhh.) Picture Post: Because paywalling the store wasn’t enough, it’s kind of depressing seeing Crunchyroll still shipping from the address I immediately recognized as formerly RightStuf! Picture Post: Just another sunset on the rails last night. Picture Post: Lions are enjoying some treats in a barrel today. Picture Post: Very multi-agency at CTC today. #gobytransit Some of the most beautiful things are the ones we don’t think about Picture Post: Introducing the Don’t Mez With Me. About Picture Post: Liu sure loves his tree. Picture Post: South Waterfront finally got the city’s new, more durable rubbish bins. They also have art on all four sides and a small recycling basket. Picture Post: It’s not a meatball but a ball filled with meat for the lions today. Picture Post: Lions are enjoying the sun today. Picture Post: Leaf got a weekly heath checkup and was actually moving around her habitat today. Picture Post: If you’ve ever wondered what’s usually in my briefcase, now you know. The shoulder strap broke unexpectedly while out and about today, so it had to get unpacked to go off for a warranty repair. Welcome to a [Hopefully] Dramatically Faster France Hopper Network Picture Post: The briefcase is finally back! Picture Post: Finally giving the briefcase some overdue maintenance today. Picture Post: Some more photos of the irises at the Japanese Garden this year. Resume Picture Post: Briefcase got an extensive conditioning today. It definitely needed it. Picture Post: If you haven’t seen the irises at the Japanese Garden yet this year, now is the time. Peak bloom has passed. Picture Post: There’s a tiny bit of wisteria back at the garden. Picture Post: It’s been a bit since I made it back up to the Japanese Garden. There’s a beautiful new Azalea bonsai on display. Picture Post: Banjo and Bentley are enjoying munching on the grass today. Picture Post: I think the lions are a little happy they have a deer to snack on at the zoo today. Picture Post: Kallik sure switches between Blob and Ball Mode really quick. Picture Post: Need help on or around Portland Streetcar? Keep an eye out for new Who To Call stickers on shelters and trains. Picture Post: Now cupping: Wild Flower, a seasonal blend from Stumptown. Contact Picture Post: That’s not a tree turning colors, that’s Liu climbing through it. He and Enoki are out together for the first time today. Picture Post: Harper says it’s a good day to hang out at the zoo. Picture Post: Kallik decided to wake up and come say goodbye morning.