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Railryder
@railryder.bsky.social
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He/him. 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈 Seattle/Tacoma.
Sometimes writer, nature nerd,
JB Fletcher fanboy. Despair = poison.
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Tomorrow, Tues Nov 18, you can get a FREE 4" sandwich at Cheba Hut!! In WA state, we have 2 locations, so, this post is for peeps in #Bellingham and near U-District #Seattle!

If you've never been: yes, it is a Marijuana themed sandwich shop. Also...it is very yummy. 🤤
#chebahut #captaincheap
Screenshot of Ingstagram flyer for Chēba Hut #Nugsgiving event at #Udistrict Seattle. Background is multi-color, tie-dyed design and includes the Cheba Hut logo and the following info: "Nugsgiving, November 18, 4:20 to 10 pm. Stop in and get a FREE nug- sized sub from 4:20-10pm, in-shop only." Address of shop location across the bottom reads: 4730 University Way NE #108, Seattle, WA 98105.
November 17, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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Yo #Seattle, if you're looking for something COOL & FREE to do tonight...
Greenwood Art Walk starts at 6 pm!!

(P.S. Not a visual artist myself or affiliated w/this event at all. Just a random weirdo who stopped by last month & was amazed by... well... all the cool shit @ Greenwood Art Collective!)
Poster features a line drawing map of Greenwood Avenue, along with a list of participating Greenwood Art galleries and businesses, their addresses, and hours they will be open for Art Walk on November 13. Text reads: "Greenwood Art Walk, Every 2nd Friday. 1 . GREENWOOD ART COLLECTIVE, 6-10 pm. Enter through the alley or from the Ledbetter Art Space (upstairs on Greenwood Ave). 2. LEDBETTER ARTS & EVENTS, 6-10 pm. 8537 Greenwood Ave N. 3. FLYING BIKE COOPERATIVE BREWERY, 6-11 pm. 8570 Greenwood Ave N. 4. HALCYON BREWING, 6-11 pm. 8564 Greenwood Ave N. 5. SEATTLE ReCREATIVE, 6-8 pm. 8408 Greenwood Ave N. 6. THE COUTH BUZZARD BOOKS & COMMUNITY, 6-9 pm. 8310 Greenwood Ave N. 7. DABBLE, 6-8 pm. 306 N 83rd Street. 8. MAKEDA & MINGUS, 6-9 pm. 153 N 78th." Banner across bottom says, "In partnership with Greenwood Art Collective."
November 14, 2025 at 5:48 PM
railryder.bsky.social
Traded one of my spider plants for this GORGEOUS little inch plant at tonight's Book & Plant exchange at @nookandcrannybooks.bsky.social (co-sponsored by @fancyplantsseattle.bsky.social) !!! 😍😍😍

#houseplants #udistrictseattle
Image shows a small "inch plant" (tradescantia zebrina) with six leaves, in a pot.
November 14, 2025 at 4:09 AM
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Last night's #Trolloween procession in Fremont (#Seattle) , led by VamoLà!
🧡 🎃 🧡
Starting at the Fremont Troll - who was dressed up with a birthday crown, surrounded by Jack O'Lanterns & illuminated in spooky lighting....
& marching / dancing out into the neighborhood!
#fremontartscouncil #vamola
November 1, 2025 at 3:40 PM
railryder.bsky.social
Well, in happy news...I just got a new Asparagus Fern!!! 😍😍😍
Thanks, Trader Joe's!
🪴
#houseplants
Image shows an Asparagus Fern in a purple pot being held in front of an orange and blue wall mural.
October 30, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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Good morning, north #Seattle folks.
There are still a few days left to drop off socks, a hat, or hygiene products for the Warm Winter Drive at U-Heights Center!

Distribution Day is this Sun, Nov 2nd & will also include some day-pf services for folks in need.
#udistrict
Black and yellow flyer provides information about donating items. Text reads: "Warm Winter Drive, October 1-31, 2025. Items needed: NEW / GENTLY USED: Jackets, Coats, Hats, Scarves, Sweaters, Socks, Thermals, Blankets. NEW: Hygiene products, underwear, first-aid kits. More items on our charity list." A scannable QR code on the flyer links you to thie list. Text continues: "Drop Off Location: University Heights Center, 5031 University Way, Seattle, WA 98105. Schedule a drop off with our team at info @ uheightscenter.org or (206) 556-2494." Green and black flyer for Warm Winter Distribution event. Text reads: "UHeights Warm Winter Distribution. November 2, 2025, 10 AM-1 PM, for community members in need of supplies this Winter. PICK UP WINTER ESSENTIALS: Jackets, coats, hats, scarves, sweaters, socks, thermals, blankets, hygiene products, first-aid kits. RECEIVE FREE DAY-OF SERVICES: a haircut and basic health service. GET CONNECTED WITH ONGOING SERVICE PROVIDERS. Pick up Location: University Heights Center South Parking Lot. 5031 University Way, Seattle, WA 98105."
October 29, 2025 at 2:45 PM
railryder.bsky.social
Ballot filled out and dropped off!
#seattle #kingcountyelections
Photo of my completed and sealed ballot being dropped into an "Outgoing mail" box
October 25, 2025 at 4:58 PM
railryder.bsky.social
Just spotted this rad banned books display at the front of the Seattle Public Library's Greenlake Branch!
#bannedbooks #seattlepubliclibrary
#libraries #seattle
A public library display wrapped in crime scene tape features a sign that says "Censorship is SO 1984". Several historically banned books are showcased - most clearly in this photo is Toni Morrison's "The Bluest Eye".
October 20, 2025 at 7:44 PM
railryder.bsky.social
SO much cool & spooky stuff at Greenwood Collective tonight for the Art Walk...
Super glad I was able to pop by!
#seattle #greenwoodartwalk #greenwoodcollective #seattleart
A very large plastic skeleton greets visitors in front of a Black Lives Matter mural by the front door of Greenwood Collective. Inside, purple light illuminates the space from the doorway.
October 11, 2025 at 3:46 AM
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Hi Seattle, a tasty pop-up fundraiser for NW Immigrant Rights Project is happening tomorrow (Friday Oct 4) in Columbia City!

Collaboration between Rachel's Bagels and Spice Waala!
9 AM - 1 PM

#seattle #columbiacity #nwirp #rachelsbagels #spicewaala #southseattle
Screenshot of event flyer. Logos for Spice Waala and Rachel's Bagels are on top of thr flyer followed by text: "A Bagel collab in Columbia City to raise funds for Northwest Immigrant Rights Project. Friday 10/3, 9 AM - 1 PM , 5024 Rainier Ave S" Screenshot of menu for event. Text reads: "Rachel's at Spice Waala. HOUSEMADE BAGELS: Single - $3.25 ,Six - $16 , Baker's Dozen - $32. Flavors: Plain, Sesame, Everything, SpiceI Waala's Everything, Za'atar, Togarishi, Poppy, Cherry. CREAM CHEESE: Plain - Single size $1.75, 12 oz size $9. Scallion - Single size - $2.25, 12 oz size $11. SW Chili Chutney - single size $3 , 12 oz size $13. Huckleberry - single size $3, 12 oz size $13. Wild-caught lox - single size $3, 12 oz size $13. House Vegan CC (contains cashews) - small size $3, 12 oz size $13. SANDWICHES: "The Bobby D's" - $14 Scrambled egg, Chopped bacon, Cooper's sharp cheese "The Rocky Raccoon" - $15 Scrambled egg, Oyster mushrooms, avocado, sprouts, black truffle cream cheese "I Wanna Be Your Joey Ramone" - $16 NW wild lox, cucumber, capers, sumac onions, cream cheese "The Nino Art" - $16 Nw wild lox, avocado, pickled jalapeño, red onion / cilantro, scallion cream cheese "The Unnamed Special" - $13 Chili Chutney cream cheese, butternut squash, paanch phoron "The Other Unnamed Special" - $16 Indian porchetta, mint yogurt Chutney, pickled onions, bun. All Proceeds Donated to Northwest Immigrant Rights Project."
October 3, 2025 at 4:38 AM
railryder.bsky.social
Yesterday's rainbow in Seattle was awesome.
Here's the best pic I was able to get of it... from on board the bus!
Part of a rainbow in the sky above Crown Hill Dental office in Seattle.
October 2, 2025 at 3:50 PM
railryder.bsky.social
Hey fellow #PokemonGo players in Seattle, ICYMI: Toast Mi Greenlake is now offering 15% off during Community Events if you check in on Campfire.
I love Toast Mi... I've even had dreams about their green sauce! 😂🤤And, ofc, Green Lake is a rad place for pokémon, so...cool news in my world, hehe.
Screenshot states: "Pokémon Go at #ToastMi Greenlake - 15% off. Check in during meetup to receive discount." Details not included in screenshot but good for everyone to know: Discount applies to entire order. Valid only during Community Events held at Green Lake Park. Proof of player check-in on app is required for discount. Valid at #Greenlake Seattle location of Toast Mi only.
September 23, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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Y'all, I am at the #Luminata parade at #Greenlake and it is SO awesome!!!! ✨️💜😍

(Before anybody comments...Yep, I know,the world's terrible & on fire.I know. But ya gotta let people have a little joy.And this thing is free, community-organized & celebrates light in the darkness! Hell yeah!)
#seattle
Picture shows musicians playing drums, lit up with lights and glow sticks, in an outdoor parade.
September 21, 2025 at 3:44 AM
railryder.bsky.social
Hell yeah! More tomatoes popping up on my balcony!!!

🍅 🎉 🍅 🎉 🍅

#gardening #tomatoes #zone9a
Image shows a branch of a tomato plant against the wall of my apartment balcony. Five tiny tomatoes can be seen. Image is a zoomed-in shot of a single baby tomato on a branch.
September 15, 2025 at 4:32 PM
railryder.bsky.social
OMG...breaking news!!!
A baby tomato has been spotted on my balcony!!!
I was starting to think maybe I was too late in the season & had kinda given up on these guys...sheesh!
So cool!
This is the first tomato I have ever grown myself!!😍😍😍
#gardensky #containergardening #homegrown #tomato #🍅
Photo is of my hand supporting a tiny baby green tomato on the vine of a tomato plant.
September 6, 2025 at 3:58 PM
railryder.bsky.social
It's First Thursday in #Seattle! That means FREE admission to museums like @seattleartmuseum.bsky.social & Museum of Flight, w/several open late!

Me, I'm at @nordicmuseum.org today, checking out the viking boats, & of course, chillin' w/ Frankie Feetsplinters, the troll! 😎
#nwtrolls #firstthursdays
Pic shows main sign for the #NationalNordicMuseum in the #Ballard neighborhood of Seattle. Frankie Footsplinters, a troll sculpture / statue by Thomas Danbo, and part of the 6 Northwest trolls art series, stands near the door, welcoming visitors. A colorful sandwich board states, "Come on in! It's Free First Thursday!"
September 4, 2025 at 11:50 PM
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Here are just two of them, among today's massive group at the fish ladder. 😎
Image is a pic taken from the Fish Viewing Area at Ballard Locks. Two salmon are swimming through the fish ladder.
September 4, 2025 at 2:33 AM
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Screenshot of section of ABC News article published on August 27, 2025, titled "What We Know About Minnesota School Shooting Suspect Robin Westman" by Megan Forrester. Text reads: "This kind of evil should never happen," #Minneapolis Mayor Jacob #Frey said. Frey stressed at a second news conference, "Anybody who is using this as an opportunity to villianize our #trans community, or any other community out there, has lost their sense of humanity. We should not be operating out of a place of hate."
August 28, 2025 at 12:12 AM
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Sunday August 24, 2:00 PM
Free Zahid Emergency Protest @ Northwest Detention Center!!!

#Tacoma , #Seattle & #Olympia friends: If you can make it, that's awesome!

If not, maybe you can still help spread the word?! This was organized quickly & not everyone knows about it!

#freezahid #fuckice #nwdc
Poster for Free Zahid Emergency Protest. Poster is green with white text. Scannable QR code in upper left corner provides more info about the rally. Text in center of poster state event details: Sunday, August 24. 2:00 PM, NW Detention Center, 1623 E J Street, Tacoma, 98421. Bottom of flyer includes the logos of over 20 supporting organizations.
August 24, 2025 at 5:02 AM
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Seattle,you can learn about Narcan ( #Naloxone) & get a free zine!
Info sessions happening at Distant Worlds Coffeehouse (in the Roosevelt neighborhood)
-Tomorrow, Sun 8/17 @ 3:30 PM and
-Tues 8/19 @ 5:30 PM
*Not an organizer or affiliated w/this event, just sharing a flyer I saw on a lamp post!🙂*
Image is of black and white event poster stapled to lamp post. Poster reads: "What Where When: NARCAN . Info session where you can learn about Narcan & get a FREE ZINE. Distant Worlds Coffeehouse, 6401 Roosevelt Way NE, #Seattle, WA, 98115. There will be two sessions for your convenience: Sunday, 8/17 at 3:30 PM and Tuesday 8/19 at 5:30 PM. *(K)N95+ FACE MASKS ARE REQUIRED to be worn during the event to protect our community. Taking your goodies to-go or stepping outdoors to eat & drink is encouraged.* " Images on flyer include a photo of a Narcan box, a drawing of an (K)N95 face mask, information about opioid use cut and pasted to the corner, and the words 'What When Where NARCAN Charlie + Tea.
August 17, 2025 at 1:50 AM
railryder.bsky.social
Hey Northeast Seattle!
Tonight is movie night at Maple Leaf (Reservoir) Park!

"The Wild Robot"

****FREE!****

Festivities start at 7 pm!

And 2 more movies on the way, on the 16th and 23rd!
#moviesbythetower #mapleleafseattle #seattle
Image is of event poster for three upcoming movies in the park which features a drawing of a robot in the middle and text. Text reads: "Movies By The Tower, Welcoming Our Robot Overlords. 'The Wild Robot' on August 9. 'Metropolis Deconstruction' on August 16. 'Real Steel' on August 23. Free Admission. Beer garden, live music, trivia and food. Starts at 7 pm - Movies at Dusk! At Maple Leaf Park, Lower Park, NE 82nd Street & Roosevelt." Small illustrations for each of the films is also included at bottom of poster.
August 9, 2025 at 11:18 PM
railryder.bsky.social
Woohoo! I have yet again defeated questions about potato salad, dangerous temperature zones, and diarrhea. 😎
Good to go now again for another 2 years!
#foodworkercard
Pic is a screenshot of a computer screen, showing the top part of a digital Food Worker Card. It reads: Food Worker Card, Public Health, Seattle & King County, Washington State Food Worker Card.
August 6, 2025 at 8:44 PM
railryder.bsky.social
Tonight's #sunset from my little balcony.
Image shows some potted plants on a small balcony overlooking a pink and yellow sunset.
August 1, 2025 at 4:21 AM
railryder.bsky.social
Okay, this is cool!
Oddfellows in Capitol Hill #Seattle has a new drink special called "The Saint Rat"! 🧡
And the best part is, that $1 from every Saint Rat purchased, will be donated to @translifeline.org ! 😎

#hotratsummer #capitolhill
Poster for Oddfellows bar new drink special. Image of a Rat resembles Rat art at Cal Anderson park and shows a Rat holding a beverage. Text reads: "Oddfellows. It's a very odd summer - Come try our Saint Rat. Reposado tequila, fresh lime juice, 1/2 ounce agave nectar & lime wedge. Shaken & served in a coupe. $1 from every Saint Rat will be donated to Trans Lifeline. Trans Lifeline provides Trans peer support for our community that's been diverted from police since day one. They are run by and for Trans people."
July 29, 2025 at 4:00 AM
railryder.bsky.social
Gorgeous day for a random ferry hop on @ferries.wsdot.wa.gov over to Bainbridge Island!
Image shows a Washington state ferry boat in Puget Sound with a blue sky overhead. Image shows the Seattle skyline from Colman Dock. A Norweigan Cruise liner and the Great Wheel are visible on the left and buildings are to the right. Image shows a sandwich board outside a business in Winslow, WA, stating "It's true! Bainbridge Island is the birthplace of Pickleball! Get your swag here!" Image shows one of many creative frog statues in downtown Winslow. Sign near the frog reads "please stay off the frog."
July 28, 2025 at 3:57 AM