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Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Portland Christmas Presents for Survivalists
Posted by Sarah Mirk on Wed, Dec 22, 2010 at 9:14 AM
I don't really give a shit about Christmas. But I DO like finding presents for people and I DO like coming across strange Portland stores in the skilled process of gift-hunting.
So first of all, how did I not ever know about Hand Eye Supply? The storefront of design mag Core 77 opened on NW 4th and Couch last summer and, I swear to God, I somehow didn't even notice it until I was trying to buy American-made aprons online (yes) and realized they have a real life, not-online storefront right here. It's not the place to shop for everyone, but if you see a display like this:
... and think "Gee, those safety goggles would make great stocking stuffers!" then it is the kind of store for you. They also sell nice pens, design books, the aforementioned American-made aprons, and a buncha stuff in the vein of Moleskins.
Across town out at NE Glisan and 72nd, a new, totally-not-cute-or-joking apocalypse preparedness store just opened up last month. The Portland Preparedness Center is staffed six days a week by Alex Ansary, who you might know from his public access TV show.
Look! At the Preparedness Center you can buy enough food to feed two people for a year, as well as canned butter, and (MMMM!) canned bacon!
See? This is the kind of spirit of Christmas that I can get into.
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