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[quote]Accident or not, how can a person not look totally devastated being booked for the death of a daughter?[/quote] She wasn’t arrested at the time of the accident - her arrest was 3 months after. She apparently went with her children to the hospital immediately after the accident happened. ...
Very expensive, but worth it if you value fine dining and high-level service. We have stayed in the Holly Glade Cottage Suites and they are fantastic for a romantic stay - much more privacy than staying in the main lodge. The spa and activities are extra (also expensive), but are very well done....
[quote]My wife is a HUGE budget stickler and already doesn’t like the idea of us paying the $95 annual fee for the United card. There is no way she would go for that high of an annual fee for the Saphire unfortunately[/quote] You definitely need to look at your budget to decide. However, given t...
Depending on how much you travel and/or eat out, look into the Chase Sapphire Reserve card. There is a $550 yearly cost, but you get $300 annual travel credit which lowers cost to $250 per year if you travel any at all. Some introductory offers may give you 60k-100k points after an initial minimum...

re: Glacier National Park in October

Posted by Jack_Handy on 8/19/23 at 9:10 am
I have been late September and it was great. According to the NPS website, the main road through Glacier (Going to the Sun Road) typically closes the third Monday of October, but can always close earlier if they get heavy snow earlier. I would say early October would be a safe bet. Mid to late Oc...

re: Park City or Deer Valley

Posted by Jack_Handy on 8/19/23 at 9:07 am
Do you ski or snowboard? Deer Valley is skiing only - no snowboarding. If you're a skier, that is great. Deer Valley also limits the number of lift tickets they sell - if going during a busy time (holiday), it tends to have much shorter lines than Park City does. If going during off-peak times, ...

re: My outside cat is acting drunk

Posted by Jack_Handy on 7/5/23 at 12:57 pm
Not saying it can’t be an ear issue, but this is common behavior of a cat who has had a stroke. There is not much to offer in the way of treatment, and most will gradually improve. However, many may have some degree of permanent change. ...
Some doctor's offices are in hospitals, or on hospital property. If so, they are most likely subject to the current hospital rules. The CDC is still mandating that hospitals require masks based on local Covid positivity rate. It's crazy this is still a thing in 2023, but CDC is nuts. Now, doctor...

re: Are you awake for surgeries?

Posted by Jack_Handy on 3/20/23 at 6:39 pm
She will receive spinal anesthesia which will make her entire leg numb. They will also give her sedation during the procedure so she will probably nap through the entire case and won't remember anything about it. Spinal anesthesia is safe and effective and is preferable in many types of orthopedic...

re: Which trip would you choose ?

Posted by Jack_Handy on 3/19/23 at 12:06 pm
[quote]I’m going in June[/quote] Sorry - I misread. June is shoulder season so not full on rainy season, but not dry season either. Ideal weather for most of Thailand is December thru March, but those are also the busiest times for that reason. We spent 10 days on the ground in Thailand (not co...

re: USVI - February/March

Posted by Jack_Handy on 3/19/23 at 11:15 am
That is high season in the area so prices are highest during that timeframe. But, its worth it and the weather that time of year is fantastic. The BVI sailing trip is a great way to see the BVI's. The Moorings is the largest company down there, but there are several others in Tortola area that ar...

re: Which trip would you choose ?

Posted by Jack_Handy on 3/18/23 at 5:53 pm
I have been to both regions and both are great in their own way. However, September is the middle of rainy season in Thailand. The weather in Bangkok and Phuket areas during this time is very hot and very wet. Yes, you can still go during those times, but you need to understand what the weather w...
I agree that different countries/islands in the Caribbean are very different and unique and are most certainly not all the same. There are in fact some very beautiful places in Puerto Rico and the ease of travel (not international) can make it very appealing for certain travelers. However, [quote...
This screenshot has made its rounds, but I have yet to see a link to a legit site for this info about the cars being used to block the Jeep. If true, it doesn’t look good. Why just a screenshot of someone’s phone instead of a link to an article by a reputable source?...
You need to narrow down which area in Costa Rica you are interested in visiting - they are very different. My favorite area overall is the Manuel Antonio region along the Pacific coast. It has beautiful beaches and some of the best wildlife in the country. There are many houses for rent in that a...
Pro: More heat Cons: Flames don’t look nearly as realistic; more of an unpleasant odor after being on for a while. Despite less heat, we much prefer our vented over ventless. ...

re: Best way to backup a Mac?

Posted by Jack_Handy on 10/10/22 at 2:45 pm
The best way is to backup to a bootable external hard drive with a software called Super Duper. Restoring from Time Machine is far from ideal. With a bootable backup drive, you have a mirror image of your internal hard drive. If the internal drive ever fails, you simply have your computer boot up fr...
I have had several of these, multiple different brands. Most of these different brands are all made by Whirlpool, so specific brand probably doesn't matter unless you spend way more for a Hoshizaki. And, like many have said, they break. Often. I have learned to work on them to an extent, and hav...
[quote]We've been told that many of the churches, basilicas, and religious sites will not allow us in if we are wearing shorts (me) or wearing a sleeveless outfit (my wife), and that we'll need long pants and covered shoulders to enter. [/quote] We were in Italy this summer. The no shorts thin...
I use 4 gauge cables. May be overkill, but better too big than too small. Something like this from Amazon: [link=(https://www.amazon.com/hz/mobile/mission/?_encoding=UTF8&p=bYiaza4Pu5z6%2FiDfCbnhw6KIv1Qp%2Bgb3p6RFAZy31xJUCWYpcYobe16mGYLU5axybUZAz0rNdZmeYRTZyDLWP562dbOQnNerhuGykCpdYADFQNET9WgdNuqBeR...