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Rob Galanakis

@robgalanakis.bsky.social

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Proud parent of two children, a failed school board campaign, cargo bike, bike bus, small business, two rats, three chickens, and dozens of mortal enemies. ❤️ PDX https://bikebuspdx.org and https://robgforpps.com

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Rob Galanakis @robgalanakis.bsky.social · 6m

Just bad luck and laziness, it wasn't locked while I ran in to order a coffee

Rob Galanakis @robgalanakis.bsky.social · 1h

#BensonBoone is a class act, he was clearly so into this and having a blast, it made the experience so uplifting and joyful. What a wholesome video, worth a quick watch!

coachbalto.bsky.social @coachbalto.bsky.social · 12h

What an unforgettable afternoon with
#BensonBoone on the
#BikeBus!
The energy, the smiles, and the singing made it a ride we'll never forget.

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coachbalto.bsky.social @coachbalto.bsky.social · 12h

What an unforgettable afternoon with
#BensonBoone on the
#BikeBus!
The energy, the smiles, and the singing made it a ride we'll never forget.

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Rob Galanakis @robgalanakis.bsky.social · 1h

I didn't have it locked- I left it for about 60 seconds right outside the door, school had just let out, lots of people were nearby (though not directly around it), normally not a condition under which I worry about very short eyes-off my bike.

Rob Galanakis @robgalanakis.bsky.social · 1h

My luck at finding this was certainly helped by having a non-functional front brake (air in the line) and low battery. The thief wasn't taking much of a joy ride!

Rob Galanakis @robgalanakis.bsky.social · 2h

I do have to laugh at the thief coming back to his stolen bike and finding out it was stolen back.

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Rob Galanakis @robgalanakis.bsky.social · 2h

Please keep an eye out for a big Tern pannier, stem can, kids back pack, and other junk, in trashcan near 34th and Hawthorne. It'll be expensive to replace everything stolen but I have my baby back at least.

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Rob Galanakis @robgalanakis.bsky.social · 2h

Notably, I think we have a bona fide bike thief here, one stupid enough to park a stolen bike right next to a bank and multiple surveillance cameras.

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Rob Galanakis @robgalanakis.bsky.social · 2h

"The guy was about my height, 5 foot 10 wearing bright, white air, Jordans and all black clothing. He had a buzz cut making him appear almost bald. White. No facial tattoos. Also was carrying a satchel that had chains or sparkly bits attached to it."

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Rob Galanakis @robgalanakis.bsky.social · 2h

Right after I left but before my friends did, the culprit showed up, looked very confused, then agitated, then realized what happened and took off back across Hawthorne. RJ got a picture

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Rob Galanakis @robgalanakis.bsky.social · 2h

Things were uneventful for a while. The police showed up and used their giant bolt cutters, I gave my info to a Tesla parked nearby, talked to some friends, and headed home. But then a twist!

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Rob Galanakis @robgalanakis.bsky.social · 2h

No, this was just me covering a lot of ground, helped by a low battery and non functional front brake on the stolen bike.

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Rob Galanakis @robgalanakis.bsky.social · 5h

I hope the thief has the courtesy to do my daughter's homework, at least.

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Rob Galanakis @robgalanakis.bsky.social · 5h

Lol I will ask

Rob Galanakis @robgalanakis.bsky.social · 5h

Currently taking note of every shady car to see who is coming around multiple times.

Unfortunately the first suspect car was right as a friend passed by on a bike who I had to update so I didn't get the plate. The downsides of staking out an almost Greenway.

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Rob Galanakis @robgalanakis.bsky.social · 5h

They took everything off the bike, must have loaded it into my pannier, and took off with it. Keys, garage door opener, daughters backpack and Chromebook (and remaining lunch!). They locked it with their own ulock, so definitely planning to come back for it

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Rob Galanakis @robgalanakis.bsky.social · 5h

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Rob Galanakis @robgalanakis.bsky.social · 5h

It's now a stakeout to get the rest of my gear. At 34th and Hawthorne.

Rob Galanakis @robgalanakis.bsky.social · 5h

It's now a stakeout to get the rest of my gear. At 34th and Hawthorne.

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Rob Galanakis @robgalanakis.bsky.social · 8h

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Rob Galanakis @robgalanakis.bsky.social · 8h

Someone just stole my bike from outside Tabor space in SE Belmont and 55th, email me if you are it

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Rob Galanakis @robgalanakis.bsky.social · 11h

Twitter is and has always been tiny in terms of numbers, but punched above its weight for influence. It's functionally impossible to recapture that reach/influence, because it's a hostile algorithm. If you want to reach people directly, it's not Twitter.

Rob Galanakis @robgalanakis.bsky.social · 22h

That is true but not leaving would not have changed that outcome. Twitter didn't turn into a right wing cesspool because we lost some argument or left, it did so because its owner wanted it to. How would not leaving change that?

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Rob Galanakis @robgalanakis.bsky.social · 1d

It's not a big deal and all the tax software handles it fine now.

Rob Galanakis @robgalanakis.bsky.social · 3d

That has nothing to do with what I asked so here is what I'll give as a response

Rob Galanakis @robgalanakis.bsky.social · 3d

Are you suggesting the socialists who took power 9 months ago are more responsible for 2025 Portland than the last 12 years of mayors?

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