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  1. cats mom

    Southwest Airlines same-day standby experiences?

    Note: bolding above mine. Discount airlines being an exception. Some of them offer little to no accommodation for anything and charge you extra any chance they get. My last flight out of a small regional airport, where I had never seen more than a dozen or so people in line for security, I...
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    Southwest Airlines same-day standby experiences?

    Yep, to get same-day changes you either need to book a higher fare category or have status with SW. My husband is A-list and he used to do same-day changes all the time. He still does occasionally, but it's been more difficult lately. He thinks it's a combination of allowing plus fare category...
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    Will door bells on back doors make a comeback?

    I'll never forget moving into a new to us house and the neighbor (who we had only met once) came to the back door. She said it was because they had been close with the previous owners and they always used the back door. Ummm, it's great that you were close and all, but I don't know you, and...
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    College diploma question - Update

    First, big congrats on your achievement! To your question: x cum laude designation not noted on my diploma, it is on DD's diploma. May depend on the school? Side note that goes to your point about working hard for that 4.0: a friend in medical school says his school was using honors/high...
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    slo’s FRIDAY 8/19 poll - Landline

    Other - we have one as part of our internet/cable package. We'd get rid of it if we could save money doing so, but unless we switch everything up, not an option with the package we have. The crazy thing is we don't have a phone connected to the line, in fact, I have no idea what our landline # is.
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    Travel Insurance?

    Depending on who is traveling, to where, and for how long, we do sometimes purchase a medical travel insurance plan. Never comprehensive, trip cancellation, or theft protection. Since we've never completely canceled a trip (well, except the cruise that was canceled due to covid shut-downs and...
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    Did I wait too long to book a flight?

    I hope you got those flights booked! I just checked our Costa Rica trip, booked around the time you originally posted. Our flight there is now more than double what we paid. Our flight back is showing completely sold out, so we couldn't even book that flight now. Coming back a day earlier...
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    Amazing Race

    Is this the season where filming started pre-pandemic, was paused for over a year, and then started again? Should make for an interesting dynamic! Going to check and be sure I've got it set to record now.
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    Things you have always wanted for your home but never had?

    So many people have a swimming pool on their list, and I swear ours is a huge headache and a money pit. We're currently working on getting quotes to replace filter, fix pump, and resurface decking. I told DH we should get a quote to fill the darn thing in too. I'd love to have a stand-alone...
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    Turo?

    Haven't used Turo in the US, but we used it in Europe a couple of years ago, and it worked out great for us! It was sooo much more affordable than going through a regular car rental place, plus we met some really nice folks when we went on a bit of an adventure to pick up the van in a...
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    Spring break airfares to Orlando -- ouch.

    I've been playing TA and booking weekly flights for DH for well over a year now. I currently have him all set through the end of Feb. I told him we'll need to come up with a Plan B travel plan if things don't change, because prices in March and April are insane! For reference: during much of...
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    Other than your own country , what is your most visited country?

    The UK for me, but only because on one business trip with DH we went to London with no other stops. Otherwise it would be a multi-country tie.
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    Apple is going to look through your photos on your phone looking for child abuse pictures

    Almost everyone can get behind trying to stop child sexual abuse/porn, so the invasion of privacy is approved for that purpose only, but the door is now open and the slope is slippery. As much as I want child sexual abuse/porn detected and stopped, I think this is a very bad idea.
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    What has been the longest you havent seen a family member/friend because of coronavirus?

    Maybe a month or two at the beginning for neighborhood friends, then it was back to normal around here. For family, we asked what everyone preferred, and most we've seen as often as we normally would, and that includes a few trips and holiday gatherings. Attended one family wedding. The...
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    Do you like Ken Jennings hosting Jeopardy?

    Mike Richards wasn't my favorite guest host, but I thought he did a good job, and I'll have no problem continuing to watch if he takes over the role. I do have to say, I think I'd feel a bit duped if I was one of the guest hosts who was actually trying to get the position. I know Richards has...
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    Do you like Ken Jennings hosting Jeopardy?

    Now that the much lobbied-for LeVar Burton week has aired, how is everyone feeling about guest hosts so far? I thought the first show for LeVar was awful, but he got better as the week went on. Still too loud and choppy for my tastes (or maybe just enthusiastic and trying too hard) but I'm...
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    Convertible Cars

    Had a convertible VW Beetle that was a lot of fun to drive (turbo, manual) but it was a TDI and CA got crazy with regulations on diesel engines, and taxes on diesel fuel, so at some point drives along PCH with the top down weren't worth the hassle & the cost anymore.
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    Home Warranty Companies - Yes or No

    Our neighbor is having problems with her HVAC so she called her home warranty company. The guy who came out told her if she's waiting for the warranty to pay for a new unit, forget that, because the warranty company will go to the ends of the earth to track down parts and/or make modifications...
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    What is your opinion on the United Kingdom?

    He's a young Dr. with a very successful practice, so I'd take their money. As cute as they are (and they are cute) the 4 children under 10 would be a pass though.
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    Do you like Ken Jennings hosting Jeopardy?

    I read an interview with Mike Richards and he said he expects a permanent host will be named by late July. I believe that's when taping of the new season starts, so makes sense. Taping of this season has already concluded, so they've got episodes with all guest hosts they can use with focus...
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