In reply to ShawnG :
I don't really think people are mad. I think there's one person trying to create outrage, giving the impression that they're doing something about it. It's the same people who created outrage over grocery prices, and you saw what happened there.
And the media is more interested in reporting the dog and pony show, and not the truth
alfadriver said:In reply to ShawnG :
If they are charging for both checked and carry on, just freaking raise the price. Unless they really think people don't use luggage. Stupid.
Except then they will appear as higher priced on the travel aggregator sites. And many many people have conclusively proven that they shop for lowest apparent price, not lowest actual total price.
In reply to Duke :
Some states don't allow that anymore. The cruise line we travel on have to include all fees when a basic search is done thanks to California. Now I know all of the costs including all of the port fees and taxes in a basic search. Kind of the opposite of a minor rant there.
Spearfishin said:Jesse Ransom said:Today my wife's 17k-mile Q5 decided to imitate a large brick displaying a transmission fault for the second time in the eleven months and 6k miles we've had it.
Yuck, what year?
2021, plug-in hybrid. We'll theoretically find out Monday whether it's a recurrence of the same issue or a new one.
My mom passed away suddenly a month ago at 63. I'm still having a hard time finding peace in the way the funeral was conducted. I know that it's silly, but it's still bothering me. And I miss my mom.
A berkeleying tampon commercial in the middle of a kids show? Up yours, YouTube.
In reply to grover :
I'm sorry about your mom's passing, it is hard losing a parent. Missing someone is tough, you want to keep them in your thoughts but that tends to lead to sadness. In time the sadness goes away and you can remember the good times and experiences you shared , be patient it takes time to heal. As for what ever occurred at her service, unless it is something you had control over, try to let it go. Funerals can bring out some strong emotions and sometimes things get done or said that shouldn't. Another hard thing to let go of but likely better for your mental health. I used to hold grudges against people who wronged me and then realized the person I was pissed at had no idea anyone was upset and even if they did know they didn't care. I was the only one that was miserable. I hope you are able to find peace soon. Lean on your friends, that's why they are so good to have.
In reply to Duke :
I really like only using carry-ons because i'm able to just grab my bag from overhead and walk off the plane and out of the airport. Very easy
In reply to budget_bandit :
It also forces you to pack very carefully and light. Which is good if you are on a trip that moves places a lot.
About a week ago, we removed the ladders from Mom & Dad's house. Today, my brother brought one of them back to the house at the behest of my dad. I am currently sitting in the ER while they do a CT scan of his hip and back.
In reply to wae :
I might suggest to my dad that he no longer go on ladders. I'm actually not sure he will go on them any more, his cousin is crippled from a fall about 10 years ago or so.
alfadriver said:In reply to budget_bandit :
It also forces you to pack very carefully and light.
If only more people actually got that memo.
Oil change on a customer truck today.
Sludge came out that feels like 90wt.
Filter weighed a ton.
Test drove the truck, 10 miles in it starts rattling. Got home and it's got low oil pressure and a bad rod knock.
Cut open the old filter and it's solid sludge.
Yes, I put the right oil in, the right quantity and a good, MANN oil filter because I don't do shoddy work.
This is going to be a fun conversation on Monday.
At least I saved the old oil and filter.
Duke said:alfadriver said:In reply to budget_bandit :
It also forces you to pack very carefully and light.
If only more people actually got that memo.
Honestly, I can't fault people who overpack. I just hope they can see how liberating it can be to pack light.
I swear I didn't hit the bottom twice to post.
alfadriver said:Duke said:alfadriver said:In reply to budget_bandit :
It also forces you to pack very carefully and light.
If only more people actually got that memo.
Honestly, I can't fault people who overpack. I just hope they can see how liberating it can be to pack light.
Rick Steves says for traveling to Europe to plan for the best case scenario, and if you've forgotten it, just buy it there or do without. I found that to be excellent advice.
rant: it is a real struggle to get other people I'm traveling with to understand that.
In reply to alfadriver :
They need to travel on a motorcycle more.
"Lay out everything you think you need, take half."
Thermoplastic cooling system parts can choke on it.
In reply to alfadriver :
I don't fault them unless they also carry-on everything and then I don't have room for my bag lol
grover said:My mom passed away suddenly a month ago at 63. I'm still having a hard time finding peace in the way the funeral was conducted. I know that it's silly, but it's still bothering me. And I miss my mom.
I understand your pain sadly, and I feel for you especially at this time of year
ShawnG said:Oil change on a customer truck today.
Sludge came out that feels like 90wt.
Filter weighed a ton.
Test drove the truck, 10 miles in it starts rattling. Got home and it's got low oil pressure and a bad rod knock.
Cut open the old filter and it's solid sludge.
Yes, I put the right oil in, the right quantity and a good, MANN oil filter because I don't do shoddy work.
This is going to be a fun conversation on Monday.
At least I saved the old oil and filter.
When I was young we had an old Ford truck that was running on pretty much grease ( 50wt oil and STP Oil Treatment 50/50). It had oil pressure at hwy speeds, other than that it didn't
Maybe he needs to do the same?
In reply to Antihero :
If he wants to do that, it's on him.
I have to stand behind what leaves my shop.
I'll fill it with 90wt if he pays me to but there will be no warranty and it will be clearly stated on the invoice.
In reply to grover :
Sorry to hear that. I lost my mom 10 years ago at 64. I still miss her too.
Take care of yourself. Seek wise counsel if you need it, maybe even if you think you don't.
I thought I was dealing with it. Took a nervous breakdown and a lot of self-destructive behavior to make me realize that I wasn't handling it properly. I got help and it helped me get my head straight.
In reply to grover :
I'm sorry to hear that, man, that's hard. All of it. And for it to be the last memory of your experience with her is harder.
Unsolicited advice to follow, so I'm providing space for you to ignore if you want:
Sucks when you feel "silly" for having a feeling or a bad vibe. Best advice I can give you is to go for a secluded drive by yourself and start talking to yourself -- own your lack of peace about it, have compassion on yourself for feeling unhappy or uncomfortable about the funeral, and be curious with your own self about what it is you didn't like.
Amplify your dislike of it, feel it all the way to the dredges -- instead of just something like (I'm just spitballing an example here) "I wish the director had worn a suit, but that doesn't really matter" you gotta go full throttle with it like a drunken rampage: "You shiny happy person! This is my berkeleying MOM here! The only mom I'll ever have and you couldn't show a little common berkeleying courtesy and maybe dress up a little!? berkeley you! What did we pay you all that money for!?"
You gotta look uncomfortable feelings in the eyes and own them or they never really leave.
end of advice
EDIT: the amplified ranting loses like 60% of its effect by the forum censoring but the point is still there
In reply to P3PPY :
I like that advice. I made a point of making the 2.5 hour drive to my oldest (81) brothers funeral alone. Thought, remembered, cried, stuff. It was cathartic.
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