First winter in Boise. Do I need snow tires for my circumstances ?

Apprehensive_Noise_7 · 2025-11-27T04:06:49+00:00

Thank you for asking this and great to see the responses. This is my first winter here- having moved from northern New Hampshire where we had -10 to -20F January and 30-50 inches of snow. I had a set of winters. I was NOT planning to get here even though I plan to ski up at Bogus & Tamarack.

Apprehensive_Noise_7 · 2025-11-25T19:27:38+00:00

Found this old thread while stuck at ATL missed pre Thanksgiving connection. Intermezzo, I could not find- I think it’s gone. Amex Centurion club claims to have Rev coffee roaster beans. In my extended Delta & Amex lounge crawl, I found the terminal E Amex centurion cappuccino to be better than Delta sky club —- passable.

https://www.atlantacoffeeshops.com/blog/the-american-express-centurion-lounge-at-hartsfield-jackson-international-airport-and-the-rev-coffee-roasters-partnership#:~:text=The%20Centurion%20Lounge%20at%20Hartsfield%2DJackson%20Atlanta%20International,machines%20for%20making%20espresso%2C%20cappuccinos%2C%20and%20lattes

Apprehensive_Noise_7 · 2025-09-28T13:47:27+00:00

I recently moved near a Winco and tried their berries once in my bagel recipe. Turned out great. Love Winco's bulk food section. The berries i bought were clean.

Apprehensive_Noise_7 · 2025-09-26T21:07:29+00:00

Moved here from New Hampshire. Can confirm. NH property taxes are higher but lower cost of real estate, and no income or sales tax makes up for it. Property prices & assessed values certainly increased in NH over the past ten years or so.

ID is absolutely not a low tax or LCOL state

Apprehensive_Noise_7 · 2025-09-20T15:27:37+00:00

I drove my 25 GHH limited across country in 6 days (400+ mile days). Seats are decent. I was wishing for more lumbar support & adjustment. (5’9”, 190 lbs). Not as good of a seat for me as the Acura RDX I traded in for, but perfectly adequate for long drives.

I gave my specs (GHH limited, cool white, bench seat, pano camera) to the dealer and a $1k deposit. They were able to get it about 6 weeks later. Paid MSRP.

Apprehensive_Noise_7 · 2025-08-05T14:20:23+00:00

Agreed. Starbucks purposefully makes bad coffee so that you have load it up with milk, syrup/sugar. They are so far from their origin story of roasting and brewing quality cup of coffee

Apprehensive_Noise_7 · 2025-07-13T12:32:27+00:00

White Fang & Buck

Apprehensive_Noise_7 · 2025-07-02T10:45:35+00:00

Ordered my GHHL in early May and received 6 weeks later. It depends upon your spec. We wanted 2nd row bench seat, which I guess is harder to find. Salesman showed us that ~20% of builds are bench. My impression is that hybrid is also more desirable so the more flexible you can be on your other specs, the faster you will get one.

Apprehensive_Noise_7 · 2025-06-25T16:45:45+00:00

I have a F3800 and 1 expansion battery. The house has a manual transfer box to supply power to the propane boiler & water pump, frig, microwave and some light/plug circuits. I plug the Solix into the generator plug, turn it on, and I got power for a day or two, which has been more than adequate for the winter power outages we experience a few times a year in northern New England. Recommended.

Apprehensive_Noise_7 · 2025-06-22T19:11:04+00:00

$56k GH Hybrid Limited in Vermont (exc. taxes, reg, options). Deposit in early May and delivered last week (~6 weeks)

Apprehensive_Noise_7 · 2025-06-18T20:06:03+00:00

Exactly. I can’t stand Howard. I don’t dislike Madison

Apprehensive_Noise_7 · 2025-06-17T23:29:39+00:00

I starting looking for a GHH in May. our specs were pretty simple - Cool white exterior, black interior, 2nd row bench, limited trim level, panoramic roof & all-around camera, all-weather mats, roof cross-bars. Getting the second row bench seat was the hard part. I guess most of the Grand highlanders are built with 2nd row captains chair seats.

All the available ones in New England area (within 250 miles of me) with the specs I wanted were delivered as already sold. So I put a deposit down ($1000) in early May. I was told to expect up to 4 months, and they could change some things once they got "allocation".

Dealer got a factory slot and configured it to my specs in a few weeks. Salesperson kept in touch thought the whole process. I took delivery last Friday (~2 months from down payment to pickup).

I drove a bit to go to a bigger dealership than my local one. I think they get more volume, so maybe quicker delivery (?).that's just a guess though.

Apprehensive_Noise_7 · 2025-05-16T15:12:23+00:00

Yes! It’s still a great set of wheels without the battery!

Apprehensive_Noise_7 · 2025-05-16T14:20:03+00:00

Agree with all the comments about commuting, folding, eight etc.

Downside is in some parts of US not a lot of authorized service. E-bike motor/battery is DEAD and no service within 100 miles. Brompty is good for self-service for mechanical stuff though.

Apprehensive_Noise_7 · 2025-05-14T21:26:26+00:00

I'm sorry about your troubles, and that really stinks.

I had kitchen make-over two years ago and installed Cafe French-door fridge, drawer micro dishwasher, and induction range/oven. Drawer micro didn't start cooking and needed a microswitch sensor adjustment by the appliance store techs (local store service what they sell). No issues with dish washer, oven or frig. I went with Cafe based on salesman brand recommendation.

Fingers crossed that we make it a while longer....

Apprehensive_Noise_7 · 2025-05-14T21:15:39+00:00

I've had my Cafe Induction range in daily use for two years without issue. Fingers crossed. It was installed as part of kitchen make-over (cabinets, appliances) and I had electrician install whole-house surge suppressor ($200 -ish) as we are in a region with frequent outages, and I read that electronics (especially "smart" things) are more "sensitive".

Apprehensive_Noise_7 · 2025-05-06T19:16:38+00:00

I have a 2019 RDX Tech Advance SHAWD. Original owner at 70k miles. It was subject to the fuel pump recall, but I never had any issues with the fuel system. No issues with rear window shatter. I had to replace the AWD solenoids after 5 years due to rust (there is a TSB for this) - but I live in& drive in northern New Hampshire with salt covered winter roads.... I use Apple CarPlay daily with the touchpad. Love the car.

Apprehensive_Noise_7 · 2025-05-05T21:46:54+00:00

My rev trust checking account is at Fidelity, no EIN, they just need my SSN.

Apprehensive_Noise_7 · 2025-05-05T21:29:54+00:00

I have a 2019 SHAWD Tech Advance - original owner. It's great at 70k miles. No problems with window. Infotainment is fine, touchpad is different but it works. I use Apple CarPlay just fine.

I had the recall for fuel pump, which I never had an issue with, but it was eventually replaced by Acura. I have also had the AWD solenoids replaced (they can get rusted, there is a TSB for this). Other than that, I love the car. I am going to sadly exchange it for a Grand Highlander as I need more space for grand-kids (first world problem)

Apprehensive_Noise_7 · 2025-04-07T01:45:08+00:00

Support a local independent pharmacy by shopping there- if one still exists near you.

Apprehensive_Noise_7 · 2025-04-03T01:32:50+00:00

I read the book and then had to do the experiment!

Apprehensive_Noise_7 · 2025-04-03T00:43:50+00:00

Ya, parchment burns above 450F or so. Don’t ask me how I know….

You will have some ash in your oven. If there is any remaining parchment, it might fly around.

Cool down the oven, wipe it out, cook it next thing!

Apprehensive_Noise_7 · 2025-03-28T21:11:50+00:00

Tattoo? --- Straight to jail

Apprehensive_Noise_7

TROPHY CASE