BRCHaus
@brchaus.bsky.social
B is for Betsy, now a Clayton, Richter before, ALWAYS a badass. Might know me as @betsywhim. Ex-Twitter & Reddit, Meta refugee, also toying w/Mastodon.
There are 6 pots underneath that leaf blanket, FYI - not including baby Xmas tree.
4 years after $10 Target 'tree in a box' purchase.
4 years after $10 Target 'tree in a box' purchase.
November 19, 2025 at 12:38 AM
There are 6 pots underneath that leaf blanket, FYI - not including baby Xmas tree.
4 years after $10 Target 'tree in a box' purchase.
4 years after $10 Target 'tree in a box' purchase.
Had to wade through a pile of greatest hits, live albums & 'not your best work' choices before I settled on this one.
Perfect for the era, still works today...!
Perfect for the era, still works today...!
November 17, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Had to wade through a pile of greatest hits, live albums & 'not your best work' choices before I settled on this one.
Perfect for the era, still works today...!
Perfect for the era, still works today...!
My vet husband said GTFO with his free breakfast Veterans Day options.
He's grateful for the offers, but decided to raise the bar with homemade chicken & buttermilk waffles instead.
He's grateful for the offers, but decided to raise the bar with homemade chicken & buttermilk waffles instead.
November 11, 2025 at 5:43 PM
My vet husband said GTFO with his free breakfast Veterans Day options.
He's grateful for the offers, but decided to raise the bar with homemade chicken & buttermilk waffles instead.
He's grateful for the offers, but decided to raise the bar with homemade chicken & buttermilk waffles instead.
Yeah, they used corned beef - I swap in pastrami!
November 9, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Yeah, they used corned beef - I swap in pastrami!
Our Natural Grocers (same owner) has similar oddly-specific format. Here's why per their FAQ:
November 1, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Our Natural Grocers (same owner) has similar oddly-specific format. Here's why per their FAQ:
We're on no booze train going on 5 years now - but Dechutes makes a fine NA Black Butter Porter!
October 25, 2025 at 11:18 PM
We're on no booze train going on 5 years now - but Dechutes makes a fine NA Black Butter Porter!
What's better than watching the Ducks roll over Rutgers?
The foresight Mr. BRC & I had scoring killer local BBQ from local pop-up Flavorsmyth on a sunny drive down Columbia River for our halftime meal!
10/10 legit says my pit master hub; owned by cool couple who know their craft.
The foresight Mr. BRC & I had scoring killer local BBQ from local pop-up Flavorsmyth on a sunny drive down Columbia River for our halftime meal!
10/10 legit says my pit master hub; owned by cool couple who know their craft.
October 19, 2025 at 12:00 AM
What's better than watching the Ducks roll over Rutgers?
The foresight Mr. BRC & I had scoring killer local BBQ from local pop-up Flavorsmyth on a sunny drive down Columbia River for our halftime meal!
10/10 legit says my pit master hub; owned by cool couple who know their craft.
The foresight Mr. BRC & I had scoring killer local BBQ from local pop-up Flavorsmyth on a sunny drive down Columbia River for our halftime meal!
10/10 legit says my pit master hub; owned by cool couple who know their craft.
Went to downtown Portland to listen to live jazz in Benson Hotel lobby tonight.
Not a hellscape + quite civilized besides!
Not a hellscape + quite civilized besides!
October 9, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Went to downtown Portland to listen to live jazz in Benson Hotel lobby tonight.
Not a hellscape + quite civilized besides!
Not a hellscape + quite civilized besides!
He's wearing OG jersey bought & personalized 20 years ago. Not all black, but...
September 21, 2025 at 2:01 AM
He's wearing OG jersey bought & personalized 20 years ago. Not all black, but...
Rep called it "Starbucks $$", updated info, & I got Paypal-rich minutes later.
The irony? We ditched GEICO shortly after that accident cause they raised rates after 2 accidents caused by other drivers.
The irony? We ditched GEICO shortly after that accident cause they raised rates after 2 accidents caused by other drivers.
September 20, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Rep called it "Starbucks $$", updated info, & I got Paypal-rich minutes later.
The irony? We ditched GEICO shortly after that accident cause they raised rates after 2 accidents caused by other drivers.
The irony? We ditched GEICO shortly after that accident cause they raised rates after 2 accidents caused by other drivers.
I'm a community nerd + OG "Women in Cyberspace" per this WSJ cartoon panel last century.
Today, I got to do what I freaking love + launch the 8th community I've been lucky enough to build + grow.
Today, I got to do what I freaking love + launch the 8th community I've been lucky enough to build + grow.
August 19, 2025 at 3:55 AM
I'm a community nerd + OG "Women in Cyberspace" per this WSJ cartoon panel last century.
Today, I got to do what I freaking love + launch the 8th community I've been lucky enough to build + grow.
Today, I got to do what I freaking love + launch the 8th community I've been lucky enough to build + grow.
With rain in the forecast, I harvested the first two tomatoes today.
At least 10 more TK...
At least 10 more TK...
August 16, 2025 at 2:47 AM
With rain in the forecast, I harvested the first two tomatoes today.
At least 10 more TK...
At least 10 more TK...
I love corn dogs as a general rule.
Always ketchup, no mustard (unless mixed in w/ketchup as dipper.)
This is excellent - panko-coated, drizzled w/Kewpie mayo as appetizer for my upcoming pho at nearby Vietnamese restaurant.
Always ketchup, no mustard (unless mixed in w/ketchup as dipper.)
This is excellent - panko-coated, drizzled w/Kewpie mayo as appetizer for my upcoming pho at nearby Vietnamese restaurant.
August 6, 2025 at 7:52 PM
I love corn dogs as a general rule.
Always ketchup, no mustard (unless mixed in w/ketchup as dipper.)
This is excellent - panko-coated, drizzled w/Kewpie mayo as appetizer for my upcoming pho at nearby Vietnamese restaurant.
Always ketchup, no mustard (unless mixed in w/ketchup as dipper.)
This is excellent - panko-coated, drizzled w/Kewpie mayo as appetizer for my upcoming pho at nearby Vietnamese restaurant.
-- Pulled out trusty Phillips & removed janky latch in FIVE minutes.
-- Window opens/closes as expected, NO future interventions needed for 5'2" me!
-- Window opens/closes as expected, NO future interventions needed for 5'2" me!
August 5, 2025 at 9:07 PM
-- Pulled out trusty Phillips & removed janky latch in FIVE minutes.
-- Window opens/closes as expected, NO future interventions needed for 5'2" me!
-- Window opens/closes as expected, NO future interventions needed for 5'2" me!
See, I'm 5' 2" & can't fix that fact.
But old janky kitchen window latch won't stay in upright 12:00 position, so I can't fully close kitchen window without using step stool.
Here's the default position latch assumes:
But old janky kitchen window latch won't stay in upright 12:00 position, so I can't fully close kitchen window without using step stool.
Here's the default position latch assumes:
August 5, 2025 at 9:07 PM
See, I'm 5' 2" & can't fix that fact.
But old janky kitchen window latch won't stay in upright 12:00 position, so I can't fully close kitchen window without using step stool.
Here's the default position latch assumes:
But old janky kitchen window latch won't stay in upright 12:00 position, so I can't fully close kitchen window without using step stool.
Here's the default position latch assumes:
An update on those "free tomato plants" that we've put 68 bucks into thus far.
2 plants, 8 tomatoes in sight with blooms galore.
The 2 biggest ones!
2 plants, 8 tomatoes in sight with blooms galore.
The 2 biggest ones!
July 29, 2025 at 12:47 AM
An update on those "free tomato plants" that we've put 68 bucks into thus far.
2 plants, 8 tomatoes in sight with blooms galore.
The 2 biggest ones!
2 plants, 8 tomatoes in sight with blooms galore.
The 2 biggest ones!
Pitmaster got up at 6 am to fire up the smoker for last private catering gig of his career.
Here's the 9 am check:
Here's the 9 am check:
July 12, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Pitmaster got up at 6 am to fire up the smoker for last private catering gig of his career.
Here's the 9 am check:
Here's the 9 am check:
Your placement on this particular tab should also help reinforce the message, no?
July 5, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Your placement on this particular tab should also help reinforce the message, no?
We are 💯 here for the passing of the generational torch!
Our contributions:
Our contributions:
July 5, 2025 at 4:44 AM
We are 💯 here for the passing of the generational torch!
Our contributions:
Our contributions:
Palate cleanser: Mt St Helens from Sauvie Island.
July 3, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Palate cleanser: Mt St Helens from Sauvie Island.