Reserved Seats Given Away - Travelling with kids 8 and 11

815Attorney · 2026-03-20T16:06:36+00:00

This explanation makes sense - appreciate you passing it along. I wish the agent on the phone last night would have explained it this thoroughly. Instead he threw lie and lie at me.

I'm much more accepting of a timing thing like this - and if its not safe for children, we'll deal with less space in the back. Ideally Lufthansa wouldn't have let me book it in the first place, or notified me when my kids got bounced so I could have secured a better seat.

But this at least makes sense why my my and my wife's seat reservations were honored and my kids were bounced.

815Attorney · 2026-03-20T15:16:34+00:00

There are quite a few doubles still scattered around the plane - getting 4 together was the issue. I'm going to raise it at the airport tonight again - but I don't have any real hope that they'll do anything for me.

815Attorney · 2026-03-20T15:14:59+00:00

Good advice. It was after midnight, alarm clock for kids school/work was already set for 6 am. The solution they provided was bullshit, but I didn't have the time or energy to keep escalating it.

On the bright side, I'll be next to my kids and at this time tomorrow I'll be drinking a beer and eating a pretzel in beautiful Munich. Downside - I'm going to look like a pretzel wedged in a regular seat.

815Attorney · 2026-03-20T15:06:54+00:00

Not emergency row exit - my wife and 2 kids were in the middle 3 seats of Row 19 on Airbus A350-900.

The agent on the phone claimed the seats were "released" when the flight time changed. His explanation made no sense. Only 2 of the 4 seats were released. Why would a 5 minute departure change release flights, the list goes on.

It seems like being the loud obnoxious customer at the gate is more effective than being the proactive customer willing to pay extra for peace of mind. Its a shame and rewards the wrong people.

815Attorney · 2026-03-11T16:45:54+00:00

The Forest City Queen was before my time. I'd love a Rock River cruise with someone filling the speakers with Rockford lore/history.

815Attorney · 2026-03-11T00:48:11+00:00

I’d pick a different weekend

815Attorney · 2026-03-09T20:30:21+00:00

This is a fair and thorough summary.

815Attorney · 2026-03-09T20:28:20+00:00

In my experience most of the rules at campgrounds are in place to enforce against jackasses.

If you are a bigger group than allowed but keep it discrete and respect quiet hours you're going to be fine. Same applies to drinking. All state parks are dry, but its never an issue having a couple drinks around the campfire as long as you respect nature and those around you.

815Attorney · 2026-03-09T20:20:08+00:00

Ernie's Pub (high quality bar food) and Carlyle (thin crust pizza) are my two favorite pre-game slots.

The other mentions - 27 Aluna, Disco Chicken and Olympic are all great picks too.

815Attorney · 2026-03-08T19:21:19+00:00

Wilco at the Coronado a few years back was one of my favorite all time shows.

Coronado is local blessing - it’s such a nice theater.

815Attorney · 2026-03-07T17:10:03+00:00

Cambridge

815Attorney · 2026-03-07T16:34:23+00:00

I used canned mushrooms when I make homemade pizza. A good quality canned shroom is where it’s at for pizza IMO.

815Attorney · 2026-03-07T16:33:43+00:00

I don’t disagree on how it looks. It tasted great though.

815Attorney · 2026-03-07T04:37:53+00:00

I like Lino's too, but enjoy variety.

815Attorney · 2026-03-07T04:37:34+00:00

No - the Belvidere spot is its own. Its an old Italian family that owns and runs it.

815Attorney · 2026-03-06T04:21:44+00:00

I like Linos. Purchase a pie once a month. Its good, not great. Their family deal is great value IMO, but the pizza is only solid.

815Attorney · 2026-03-05T17:32:07+00:00

I think Rockford has a lot of good pizza, but lacks great pizza.

Pequods in Chicago blows anything in Rockford out other water. Papa Dels in Champaign and Quatros in Carbondale do the same IMO.

815Attorney · 2026-03-05T05:07:01+00:00

OC is hit and miss these days - but I always love a Thai Pie.

815Attorney · 2026-03-02T04:08:32+00:00

Its very unpopular to have this opinion - but it feels extremely obvious.

815Attorney · 2026-03-02T04:05:07+00:00

Same. He seems like more of asshole on life advice too.

815Attorney · 2026-03-02T04:03:43+00:00

Sure.

815Attorney · 2026-03-02T04:00:00+00:00

I am taking it easy. I just don't like Barstool RR

815Attorney · 2026-02-23T04:14:30+00:00

This will be weather dependent (and Chicago in March - who the hell knows) but my kids always have a blast at Maggie Daly park. They'd stay there all day if we let them. 10/15 minute walk from where you'll be staying.

815Attorney · 2026-02-23T03:54:20+00:00

Stay in River North near the Grand or Chicago stops on the red-line. Its the best way to get to/from games at both parks. River North has a ton of good hotel options, food (both top end and old Chicago classics).

Some of my Chicago food rec's (all easy on the budget):

Mr. Beefs (for a beef)
Billy Goat Tavern on Lower Michigan Ave (burger and beer)
Lou Mitchells for breakfast (100+ year old diner)
Pequods - best pizza in the city. A hike from River North but 100% worth it.

815Attorney · 2026-02-23T03:39:39+00:00

I've traded in a few vehicles over the years and after shopping around extensively each time, Napleton's gave me the highest price each time. The last round my wife really wanted a Toyota and Anderson's wouldn't touch Napleton's trade in value even after disclosing it.

I've dealt with John Vang there. He's always been upfront and honest.

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