St. Pete Tiger

re: Have there ever been a movie or TV show that was set in your profession?

Posted by St. Pete Tiger on 7/28/26 at 6:29 am to skrayper

Outside the magic encryption box, sneakers was dead on

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re: USAA Home Owners Insurance

Posted by St. Pete Tiger on 7/21/26 at 10:21 am to TigerBR1111

35 year usaa member and only use them for banking now. They dropped many folks in Florida and their auto rates are not that great anymore

Customer service is very hit and miss now too. If you are saving a buck, cool, but they are not the member driven organization they once were

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re: Famichiki chicken sandwich >>>>>>>> Chick-Fil-A sandwich (or any other sandwich) IYKYK

Posted by St. Pete Tiger on 7/19/26 at 3:46 pm to MobileJosh

Big plus one for Famichiki at family Mart

Is one of the poster says it’s in the front area and fried relatively fresh in store

Most stores will have buns you can buy near the checkout or back with the Japanese bread section… Another banger item to get

Many mornings when travel for work to Japan. This will be my breakfast.

Food and Drink

re: How long has it been taking to get a Passport lately once mailed in?

Posted by St. Pete Tiger on 7/19/26 at 3:35 pm to prplhze2000

I need a renewal and try to think of it was even longer than two weeks

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re: Recs for quiet Florida gulf beach?

Posted by St. Pete Tiger on 7/18/26 at 11:02 am to LSU Wayne

Indian Rocks Beach. About 15 minutes south of Clearwater Beach and yeah, there’s restaurants on the backside of the beach but once you get into your Airbnb, it’s functionally a private beach

re: We are heading to Colorado next week and looking for advice

Posted by St. Pete Tiger on 7/16/26 at 8:26 pm to specchaser

BV and Salida for the win. Million things to do and cool towns. 20 minutes from each other. Family and friends in both

re: Japan late March/early April 2027

Posted by St. Pete Tiger on 7/10/26 at 5:51 am to hashtag

This thread pops-up every few months. I am lucky enough to travel to Japan for work as well as a vacation couple of years ago with the family.

General theme in the thread is on-point...don't worry about a specific thing too much, just get out and explore. Best advice is pick one "thing" a day, do that, and then just start to wonder

* Fly into Hinada, both airports are fine...but save yourself the headache
* Kyoto is not a day trip, but it also depends on what you want to see and do
* Modern Japan (Tokyo and Osaka), Rural Japan (hidden gem, many options), Europe Japan (Kyoto) - yes it is crowded, more so based on your timing but there are ton of bangers there.

Get AirBnb are solid if you are traveling with full family, if not Hotels are amazing

Food -> never had a bad meal. the poster above was spot on, just pick a place, walk in, each great food. (though, do try and get out of the tourist streets)

you will have a blast. hit me up with specific questions.

re: United States of Free Flo vs Wondo'd | World Cup Round of 16 | 7pm CT (FOX)

Posted by St. Pete Tiger on 7/6/26 at 7:43 pm to MrFreakinMiyagi

Long game folks…

Game day!!!

Posted by St. Pete Tiger on 7/1/26 at 7:58 am

Let’s Geaux USA!

re: itinerary on vacation: yes or no?

Posted by St. Pete Tiger on 6/29/26 at 6:44 am to Hawgnsincebirth55

Generally one thing planned in the AM, not too early that requires time/tickets/etc…

Rest of day is for wondering with no set objectives, just a basic area of town or whatever

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re: United States of Hydration Breaks vs Pair of Gays | World Cup Group D | 8pm CT (FOX)

Posted by St. Pete Tiger on 6/12/26 at 10:06 pm to WinnPtiger

re: United States of Hydration Breaks vs Pair of Gays | World Cup Group D | 8pm CT (FOX)

Posted by St. Pete Tiger on 6/12/26 at 7:55 pm to 225rumpshaker

Courage Lads…

re: United States of Hydration Breaks vs Pair of Gays | World Cup Group D | 8pm CT (FOX)

Posted by St. Pete Tiger on 6/12/26 at 11:45 am to unctiger4

one of the better commercials

re: United States of Hydration Breaks vs Pair of Gays | World Cup Group D | 8pm CT (FOX)

Posted by St. Pete Tiger on 6/12/26 at 11:39 am to Broski

From hope, there is glory!!!! :usa:

re: It's World Cup time bitches

Posted by St. Pete Tiger on 6/6/26 at 12:09 pm to Broski

From hope, there is glory!!!!

re: Blazing Saddles

Posted by St. Pete Tiger on 5/23/26 at 7:21 am to OldHickory

Yeah, but I shoot with this hand....

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re: Any Kyoto and/or Tokyo recs?

Posted by St. Pete Tiger on 5/18/26 at 4:53 am to ned nederlander

I agree the bamboo forest is interesting but only if you’re over there

I also recommended onsen. But do you watch several videos and make sure you understand what expected you as they will not make exceptions for tourist

re: Any Kyoto and/or Tokyo recs?

Posted by St. Pete Tiger on 5/17/26 at 11:16 am to WestCoastAg

Fortunate enough to travel to Japan for work as well as some vacations. May is a great time to-go.

Couple of notes. Keio hotel in Shinjuku for Tokyo is solid. Nice hotel, not insane pricing, and right at the station to bounce around to anyplace in Tokyo. Don't overspend on Tokyo hotel as you won't be there but to sleep. Most other business/tourist hotels in area are fine too.

Kyoto -> get an Airbnb vs. hotel. Trust me on this one. price is likely cheaper too. Stay in the Souther Higashiyama area vs. central Kyoto. Public transportation in Kyoto is mostly buses but still works well.

Day trip to Nara and river trip with historic train are musts.

Personal presence, unless you have specific plans in Tokyo, I would spend 5 days in Kyoto vs. Tokyo.

Best part of Japan is honestly just wondering around in either town.

I am taking my parents in late October and then back again for work....I don't know a few times (hopefully) in the next year.

good news is once you pay for airfare and avoid the most obvious tourist traps Japan is pretty cheap.

Happy to answer any questions as well!