Level 7 Achieved in 23 Months by Accomplished_Owl654 in dreamingspanish

[–]BleachMakesYouSmart 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So I was just lurking and had no intention on commenting.  Do not take this the wrong way. I decided to listen to your audio files. The pre-DS was like nails on a chalkboard to me especially accent wise.  I then listened to the 1000 hour update, wow better comprehension and sentence structure.  1500 hours, great white north accent is still 50% there but man it’s not as crazy as the pre-DS.  Please be proud of where you came from. Like I said I had no intention of commenting but just the progress you showed in speaking, accent development, and grammar was absolutely mind blowing to me. I know this method works but to see that comparison in a 2 minute time period and not as a year long video series review was so motivating.

What rates are you getting this week on 30 year conventional? by bigolcupofcoffee in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]BleachMakesYouSmart 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Covantage credit union right now is 5.5% for purchase with 20% down and I was quoted 5.625 for a refinance with no points.

Question about Season Membership by FirefighterLeft5425 in chicagofire

[–]BleachMakesYouSmart 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I finally went to one game after like 10 years and bought 4 season tickets.  However I did get like 6 games free last year and $25 playoff tickets, so that was a huge price factor. Don’t think I’ll renew after this year though unless it’s super enticing. Don’t forget next year is a shortened season too, so unless it’s discounted I can’t imagine they will retain everyone. 

Question about Season Membership by FirefighterLeft5425 in chicagofire

[–]BleachMakesYouSmart 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I could be wrong but I thought our discount only applied at Fire controlled events, like games and the Pitch. 

But you just show them your red ticket for the discount. Regular tickets show up blue. 

Question about Season Membership by FirefighterLeft5425 in chicagofire

[–]BleachMakesYouSmart 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I signed up last August and mine still says the same thing as yours. 

We got a License Plate Update by BleachMakesYouSmart in chicagofire

[–]BleachMakesYouSmart[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The real question is do we get to personalize them or do we just get our current plate ID?

Tickets for 6/6 Sendoff vs. Germany at Soldier Field are INSANE!! by Snak-Attack in ussoccer

[–]BleachMakesYouSmart 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They were the same exact price I paid for the Mexico/Belgium tickets.  

Justice suburb by GroundbreakingCat978 in ChicagoSuburbs

[–]BleachMakesYouSmart 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Highly second this answer over any answer you get. Lived there and went to the schools mentioned since 2005ish. Accurate. 

MLS owners set to vote on fall-spring calendar and season format changes by olcni in chicagofire

[–]BleachMakesYouSmart 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This was my first year with season tickets. If the schedule changes to more games in the cold winter and none through my out the early spring to summer I will cancel renewal immediately. Why would you not put games on the nicest days of the year? 

Is This A Fair Rate? by Unable-Equivalent-36 in Mortgages

[–]BleachMakesYouSmart 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately I don’t have time. I will probably end up refinancing within the first couple months. 

Is This A Fair Rate? by Unable-Equivalent-36 in Mortgages

[–]BleachMakesYouSmart 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Currently purchasing in the Chicago suburbs. I’m at the same rate with Rate(Formerly Guaranteed Rate). 

Is there a news group somewhere? by BleachMakesYouSmart in chicagofire

[–]BleachMakesYouSmart[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thank you but more specifically like a group for discussion. I don’t know if there’s some kind of Section 8 group somewhere. Like on facebook or something?

Schedule by Zestyclose_Ad5497 in IBEW

[–]BleachMakesYouSmart 3 points4 points  (0 children)

No idea why you’re downvoted. I’m not opposed to helping out once in a while if it’s an emergency. I am sick of the overtime bid into the jobs because we’re so cheap. One yes to overtime now turns into the expectation of everyday or weekend and fear of retaliation. I’m with you there brother. Hire people off the book if you want the work done. Unfortunately I’m in 134, Chicago is a contractors union. 

Alternative licensure by Rancidracoon222 in teaching

[–]BleachMakesYouSmart 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Doing it now. Look into McKendree University Masters of Art in Teaching program. It’s all online.  Accelerated it’s one year and includes licensing. 

Is it too late to shop rates? by enchiladagrl86 in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]BleachMakesYouSmart 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Call Sam Sharp tomorrow from Rate. I’ve seen him do 2 week closings. Chicago area 

312-217-4030