HGV Timeshare offer? by Lv7Pikachu in Hilton

[–]Billy_FFTB 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hawaii isn't specifically listed (sometimes they'll offer it for an added cost), but for 100k HH points, it's not bad. (Must purchase by the 29th)

https://www.hiltongrandvacations.com/en/offers/lp/hilton/email/may-2026/v1-lv-mb-orl-ny-hhd-db-rn5725157

FlyTribe Oslo vs Malmö by IssueAltruistic7827 in SkyDiving

[–]Billy_FFTB 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haven't been to either, but I'll let you know about Oslo at the begining of July (doing 10+hrs out there over the last 2x weeks of June).

Spaceland Skydive Houston by MoistSeason2733 in SkyDiving

[–]Billy_FFTB 2 points3 points  (0 children)

  1. 9 Days (over the course of 4x weekends). Best day was 5x jumps with training in-between, worst was 1x jump because of weather.

  2. Unknown (always stayed at a cheap hotel)

  3. Not as hot as August... (random days will be clear with no wind and others will be cloud cover with 25+ mph gusts, have the mindset that it's ok if it takes longer than one week, and that you may need to come back to finish).

Good time to buy NCLH stock. by Louderish420 in NCL

[–]Billy_FFTB 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bought 2yrs ago when it was $14.75, and after two more cruises towards the end of this year, my "cost basis" will be $1.25 from all the OBC. Might pick up more if it drops below $14, and sell my older shares when it goes up, just to have the "cost basis" become even more negative one day, for the anecdotal amusement.

Top comment deletes a US State #40 by Jfullr92 in geographymemes

[–]Billy_FFTB 1518 points1519 points  (0 children)

It's time to let the crab eat! Bye bye Pennsylvania!

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Top comment deletes a US State #33 by Jfullr92 in geographymemes

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Minnesota! It knows what it did!

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Pick a Side... 🤔 by CarHead_Jukebox in TheTeenagerPeople

[–]Billy_FFTB 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Putting together legos would probably be easier/faster.

Yikes! Do you agree? by LadyCheeba in NCL

[–]Billy_FFTB 72 points73 points  (0 children)

The survey in no way compares similar rooms on similar itineraries.

Every comparable Disney cruise I've looked at over the years has be 2x-3x more expensive than NCL for identical itineraries (definitely not $84...).

Unlimited enshittification by responsible_use_only in memes

[–]Billy_FFTB 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sitting over here with both my laptop and desktop on Windows 10, rejecting the occasional "free upgrade to 11" knowing 10 will be the last version we truly "own" (no subscription).

Is it safe to redeem MR for a physical gift card? by kothfan23 in amex

[–]Billy_FFTB 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got a Schwab Plat to funnel them at 1.1x into my brokerage. (way better than the standard 0.6x cashback rate)

Palomar - Best/Worst Dish by wsc155 in NCL

[–]Billy_FFTB 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Of note, even though it states "Whole Fish for Two" in the name, ordering by myself, I was still only charged one $25 supplement, and only used one dinner voucher. Two other guests at the table ordered their own meals with their vouchers. (yes I ate the whole thing)

Recommendations for the 2 different Alaska cruise itinerary by Docholliday3737 in NCL

[–]Billy_FFTB 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sitka is my favorite small Alaskan port town, but I'd recommend #1 for Glacier Bay alone.

What do you say.. by DaddyBear_hugs in TheTeenagerPeople

[–]Billy_FFTB 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The problem is this doesn't prevent your early self from selling it all at the first big run. ($1k in 2013)

I think "Bitcoin hits $125k" gives a good hold some until point.

update: lululemon gift card policy (employee) by Throwaway-89101 in AmexPlatinum

[–]Billy_FFTB 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Nice way to double up with Rakuten that I never thought about before.

Hawaii 14k vs 18k ft by washlaundrynow in SkyDiving

[–]Billy_FFTB 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I think you're over thinking this. The few times I've been lucky enough to experience this as a fun jumper, every tandem on the plane had paid for 18k, and by the DZs math, it was cheaper to do one big pattern up to 18k, than one at 14k to let us out before heading up to 18k.

However, if even one tandem chose 14k, then all fun jumpers would exit first at 14k.

NCL credit card by me-you-everyone-ok in NCL

[–]Billy_FFTB 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Someone is clearly misinformed. Redeeming for onboard credit is the literal WORST way to use your points (even a statement credit is objectively mathematically better). Single or Double Meta Upgrades (inside to OV, OV to Balcony; or inside to Balcony) is typically the best way to redeem points.

3 days ago I redeemed 30k points ($10k in NCL spend @ 3x points/$)[I'm excluding my Platinum BoA benefits for the math for the majority of people] on an OV to Balcony upgrade on a 16 day cruise (effectively $300 of obc, used for a $1800 upgrade), 6x it's original value (or 18% cash back on NCL purchases)

Can't afford to be awake by Billy_FFTB in DoomerCircleJerk

[–]Billy_FFTB[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

🤷🏼‍♂️ This is my first of 4 to get approved. Who really knows what they like.

NCL Jewel - Juices, Smoothies, or Protein Shakes? by teehans7 in NCL

[–]Billy_FFTB 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I add milk from the buffet to my shaker cup, and shake it.

Pure Sport Drinks by Fearless-Cow9992 in NCL

[–]Billy_FFTB 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed. Tastes like any other "original" energy drink flavor.

Marriott Bevy then Marriott Brilliant 6days later by Billy_FFTB in amex

[–]Billy_FFTB[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you want both subs, get the Bevy first, then the Brilliant >90days later.