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When I was working in local government, we had tower leases at several of our towns properties. These were usually for 10 years @ $2k-$3k/mo with annual increases of 2-5 percent, depending on location. If they colocated (shared tower with another service) the rent increased. Depending on the location we also asked for site improvements like upgrading the electrical, cable, ability to install our own antennas, etc which were rarely refused. Great deal for us in public safety and ultimately, for the taxpayers.

Katietsu wrote: ↑Wed Mar 22, 2023 5:02 pm

jebmke wrote: ↑Wed Mar 22, 2023 2:08 pm

9-5 Suited wrote: ↑Wed Mar 22, 2023 1:20 pm I always love when I meet up with someone from Europe and they just are in disbelief about how insane the pervasiveness of tipping culture is here. It’s like they walked into something that boggles their mind.

That's because the compensation system is different

Exactly, the servers are paid a decent wage and have healthcare. Neither are guaranteed with a service job in the US.

As this thread relates to Starbucks, they provide a decent wage and have a benefits package that most other counter service type establishments do not.

https://www.starbucks.com/careers/worki ... and-perks/

Start here, it's limited, check your policy.

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Heads up if your a fan or have any photos, saved posts or other things of interest up on the site. For many, the shutdown will be a loss of a great resource.

https://arstechnica.com/information-tec ... -25-years/

calmaniac wrote: ↑Tue Mar 21, 2023 10:26 am Found this gem on visit in 2016. Wonderful informal setting. Light fare of salami, prosciutto, and cheese. Excellent quality. Fair prices.

Prosciutteria Cantina Dei Papi Trevi
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_ ... Lazio.html

+1. Limited seating but the charcuterie meat, cheese or combo boards, as well as sandwiches, are wonderful.

I imagine those jury rigged 2x4's/2x6's is to provide support to the rotted wood?

telecaster wrote: ↑Mon Mar 20, 2023 7:36 am My best advice is to stay away from the touristy restaurants that are right next to attractions. Walk a little bit away off the beaten path. Look at the menus, if there is English and Italian on them then keep moving. Find places that have only Italian on their menu. The food will be better, and so will the prices. Ask locals where they go out to eat when it's time.

+1, get out of the tourist areas, which is true of many cities.

MarkerFM wrote: ↑Fri Sep 09, 2022 12:50 pm Son and daughter-in-law are expecting a baby in February 2023. We would like to give them baby furniture: crib, changing table, dresser (or combo of the latter two)...........

But what do they want? Have you discussed?

Think of driving a house down bumpy, sometimes unimproved roads being shaken. You're constantly tightening or reconnecting plumbing and electrical connections, sealing water leaks, etc....and that's just for the living area. Now add regular vehicle maintenance on a vehicle that may be driven low, but hard use miles. If one is handy and doesn't mind the time that may be involved it's great. If not, it can be a drag.

In my research for trips to various locations in Europe it's somewhat of a common problem with some cards. Its especially true when attempting to make purchases while in the US from merchants in Europe with rail lines, museums and Iberia mentioned. It seems to relate to the security protocols that are in or not in place, with 3D Secure mentioned.

BogleMelon wrote: ↑Sat Mar 18, 2023 5:29 pm This is our second (spare) car. We don’t drive it very much.
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How do you know they are worn out? It may be something as simple as surface rust, especially if the vehicle is not driven much.

watchnerd wrote: ↑Sat Mar 18, 2023 9:33 am

RobLyons wrote: ↑Sat Mar 18, 2023 9:09 am Add to that, there's other costs such as many EVs go through tires much faster

I didn't know this.

Why do EVs go through tires faster?

Speed kills......along with the added weight.

westie wrote: ↑Mon Mar 06, 2023 4:43 pm YouTube TV started as a cord cutter’s dream. It was only $35 when it first hit the market in 2018 with a huge selection of channels. However, the price has since jumped to $64.99, which is approaching double the launch price. YouTube TV will continue to raise their prices, before it's over they will be similarly priced to Comcast and Infinity,

YT prices are already there, as they just announced a price increase.

https://www.cnbc.com/2023/03/16/google- ... costs.html

Keep in mind that 99.5 percent (+ or -) of all travelers have zero issues regarding security. The other .5 percent (+ or -) that make the news, blogs, internet, review sites, etc....sound the alarms. As always, use common sense and be aware of your surroundings.

When you went direct to Peabody's booking, did you select the "Unlock Private Offers" link for possible codes and their loyalty/marketing area? You might find a deal there, even last minute offers.

S C A M !!!! Move on to your next "too good to be true" offer.

teelainen wrote: ↑Sun Mar 12, 2023 10:42 pm

dukeblue219 wrote: ↑Sun Mar 12, 2023 7:00 am

teelainen wrote: ↑Sat Mar 11, 2023 11:47 pm

22twain wrote: ↑Sat Mar 11, 2023 11:36 pm How long? 2-3 hours for a drive to the beach or wherever, or all day on a road trip?

In the summer, it will be inside the car for 4-5 hours with the car engine turned off. So it will be very hot in the car for 4-5 hours.

It's still not clear if you're trying to keep a 24 pack of beer cold in your trunk or a single cup of iced tea chilled in your cupholder.

Like 2-3 bottles of Gatorade or bottled water.

Freeze some or all the bottled waters overnight. Next morning throw them in a Igloo (or similar) cooler along with other water, Gatorade, juice, etc..... They'll be cold, even using cheap styrofoam coolers.. Been doing this for many years.

teelainen wrote: ↑Sun Mar 12, 2023 8:47 pm

H-Town wrote: ↑Sun Mar 12, 2023 11:55 am

teelainen wrote: ↑Sat Mar 11, 2023 11:47 pm

22twain wrote: ↑Sat Mar 11, 2023 11:36 pm How long? 2-3 hours for a drive to the beach or wherever, or all day on a road trip?

In the summer, it will be inside the car for 4-5 hours with the car engine turned off. So it will be very hot in the car for 4-5 hours.

Are you working in the office setting? Or a contractor type of work? If it's an office setting, I'd use the fridge.

We don't have access to a fridge during that 4-5 hours.

The lack of a fridge has been established. What are you attempting to keep cool? Bottles of water, meats, medicine or ??? Each may require different methods.

We were there in September and did all the research regarding restaurants. In the end just followed our noses and instincts and found La Jacobine. Small and somewhat cramped with maybe 15-20 tables, not Michelin rated but it was probably the best meal we had while there. Reservations recommended.

Tripadvisor...

https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowForum-g ... higan.html

It may be as simple as a vibration along the ductwork path that needs to be isolated. May be worth a look, as it's a easy job if you have access to the duct.

Duct cleaning is mentioned. Don't do it as it's rarely needed and is a scam in many areas.

Start with Google Flights to get a sense of pricing and flight availability. If flying economy, most major carriers are the same. Be aware the price you see may not be available later, so if you see a price you can live with, jump on it. Book directly with the airline!

Did you take pictures at the time showing the actual damage?

hotajax wrote: ↑Mon Mar 06, 2023 8:27 pm Lemme have it all ..... the good, the bad, things I need to know before diving in. Thanks in advance

Ok....more info needed!!

We normally stay in Rosslyn or Friendship Heights, close to a Metro stop. Access to the major sites is fairly easy from either. Rates are a bit lower too.

I know when I was a kid and going to the old Chicago Stadium for the very first time, I was in awe when walking up the steps from the dark concourse and seeing the court all lit up for a Bulls game. I still remember it. Check the Pacers or the Gainbridge FH sites for any organized autograph sessions.

https://www.gainbridgefieldhouse.com/pl ... /a-z-guide

For ease of exploring I suggest staying in the Trevi - Pantheon area. It's centrally located with many of the major sites within walking distance, 10-20 minutes away and The Vatican about a 40 minute walk. Places like Hotel Trevi or Tritone Hotel may meet your needs, basic but comfortable. Be aware, prices are higher as it's the beginning of high season and with trying to book at a somewhat late date, may limit availability. Taxi fare from the train station to this area will be €12-€18.

Do it separately. Vedettes du Pont Neuf has nice evening cruises to see the sites and Eiffel Tower light show. You'll want to take pix, so having dinner at the same time doesn't really work well. Go before or after to La Jacobine (reservations a must) for a great, reasonably priced meal. In September we did this and still talk about it.

I'll ask the OP, as curious potential buyers want to know, what make/model was involved?

Venice? Forget the gondolas.... No water due to drought.

tonyclifton wrote: ↑Sat Mar 04, 2023 2:08 pm I use Turbotax to prepare the return. If I owe, I mail in a paper copy with a check. If I am due a refund, I go to the state's free e-file page and re-enter the info from the Turbotax return. Maybe 10th year of doing it this way...And I did something similar for 10 years before that when I had access to a different tax preparation package (Taxwise).

+1 this! It take 5 minutes of my time to transfer the numbers.

I just go to the Samsung outlet and buy the last generation Unlocked phone at a substantial discount. I can then go to any carrier I want to. Though TBH, I stay with TMobile...but I have options to switch to any carrier I want.

Start with Eurail. Most questions are answered there. Then Tripadvisor or similar.

https://www.eurail.com/en/plan-your-tri ... Mi4wLjAuMA..

https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowForum-g ... ravel.html

Drops? I've never worried about drops. Knocking into it or kids hitting it with a ball and cracking the screen, definitely, though it's never happened to me.

stan1 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 27, 2023 8:14 am.......
you can go to a medical supply store and try different models out.

+1, this! He should be comfortable and confident using it.

Not store brands but Toms and TheraBreath come to mind, but I'm sure they're similarly priced.

nedsaid wrote: ↑Sat Feb 25, 2023 8:26 am I just can't get over how utterly clear and well written Buffett's shareholder letters are. Wow. His writing is spectacularly good.

Chatgpt is a marvel!! Lol, just kidding.

Seriously, yes it always makes for a good read.

mushripu wrote: ↑Sat Feb 25, 2023 7:35 am .........
DD does not want the Sentra. That much she says openly. She has not expressed brand preference yet.

She intends to pay for the "brand preference" upgrade?

Reusing tea leaves, reminds me of this from the Great Escape...

"Afraid this tea's pathetic. Must have used these wretched leaves about twenty times. It's not that I mind so much. Tea without milk is so uncivilized."

https://youtu.be/EXzoJin8-p0

I would be more concerned about what looks like flexible gas line extending across the room. Dangerous and not to code.

A topic that sucks!! My 25 year old Hoover just chugs along. Other than one electric cord replacement it's been rock solid.

Cruise wrote: ↑Wed Feb 22, 2023 6:45 pm OP, not sure why you don't name and shame the company. You would be doing us a service.

And city.

bluebolt wrote: ↑Wed Feb 22, 2023 9:06 am

student wrote: ↑Mon Feb 20, 2023 8:21 am Many people like Bosch. (Everyone that I know who has it likes it.) But personally it is not something I will get. European models usually do not have a grinder but it has filter that you need to empty on a regular basis. So if you get a European model, make sure you are ok with doing it.

I clean the filter on my Bosch about once every 3-4 months. There's hardly anything on it, so I could probably let it go longer. It takes about 2 minutes to remove it, rinse it, and replace it. For me, definitely a non-factor.

Agree, non factor. On our 500 series we remove the top screen and remove the mesh drain filter tube every month or so, hand scrubbing it, removing any scum that may have accumulated. Zero issues.

It's what they do!

https://huskyowner.com/stop-husky-digging-holes/

https://wagwalking.com/training/train-a ... to-not-dig

In Illinois it's possible to do a Corrected Title without a refinance or new sale, BUT it requires the full cooperation of the lender to process the forms and mail the original title to the state. Once processed, they would receive the updated title from the state.

Numerous recent threads regarding dishwashers....

viewtopic.php?p=7083407&hilit=Dishwasher#p7083407

viewtopic.php?p=7052851&hilit=Dishwasher#p7052851

viewtopic.php?p=6939199&hilit=Dishwasher#p6939199

viewtopic.php?p=6855973&hilit=Dishwasher#p6855973

What is your idea of "reasonably priced"? Budget?

No brainer, irritating or not, it's saved my butt a few times.

My family will help out or coordinate these "services" if they are ever needed.