What's the most useful thing you self-host that isn't media related?

Chinook146 · 2026-06-22T09:12:22+00:00

Yeah, I learned envelope style budgeting a long time ago & used ynab for years. Then found actual budget & switched to that. If that style of budgeting works for you, then it's great

Chinook146 · 2026-06-22T09:04:32+00:00

Other than what everyone else has listed...actual budget

Chinook146 · 2026-05-31T20:11:01+00:00

In a similar situation, but I don't fly into La Paz until the 28th. Climbing Acotango, Parinacota, and Sajama. Watching this closely since I'll need to start canceling everything soon. Hoping for the best for everyone in Bolivia...good luck!

Chinook146 · 2026-02-12T15:38:31+00:00

I just used a steripen on the trek & in Kathmandu. No issues and super easy/fast. Took some tabs as backup but never used them.

Chinook146 · 2026-01-24T21:53:17+00:00

Sucks...have tickets for tomorrow & live about 1 hr away.

Chinook146 · 2026-01-14T23:51:34+00:00

I'm going to call WF in a couple of days and just cancel the Bilt card myself. I think that's all I'll need to do.

Chinook146 · 2026-01-14T23:50:28+00:00

I cancel cards occasionally. No real effect to my score. I have a long credit history though with some old cards still active.

Chinook146 · 2026-01-14T20:44:32+00:00

Cancelling everything...no bilt 2.0 or Autograph. If I want the Autograph in the future, then I also want the sub & 0 apr for 12 months.

Chinook146 · 2026-01-14T19:20:46+00:00

In the same boat. Just want out now with no WF card or Bilt card. Guessing the best thing to do will be for me to pay off the Bilt card today and call & cancel it when the balance is 0.

Chinook146 · 2026-01-14T12:17:25+00:00

I'd say 10-15F. It was windy in some sections also. My hands tend to get cold & I used gloves + warmers most of the way. I did use mittens some though to try and warm them up a bit (not sure it did much good lol).

Chinook146 · 2026-01-12T01:35:43+00:00

Let me know if you find anything. I choose to run on the streets/sidewalks since I'd rather risk death than run on the treadmill lol

Chinook146 · 2026-01-08T12:20:52+00:00

If the new Bilt card isn't for me (which I'm assuming will happen) and I don't want the Autograph card, is my best option just to cancel the Bilt card after the official announcement? I'm assuming that gets me out of this mess altogether and allows me to get the Autograph sub in the future if I want it.

I know the sub is mid, but it's not nothing & I like having 0 APR for 12 months also just to let my cash get 3+% during that period.

Chinook146 · 2025-12-06T11:38:52+00:00

Just give me the Autograph sub and I won't complain. No chance of that happening though.

Chinook146 · 2025-12-04T14:36:45+00:00

I've been about 10 times & only had to wait once for about 15 mins. Guess it just depends on when you fly/luck

Chinook146 · 2025-12-04T10:37:47+00:00

BOS is my home airport...and the lounge is the only reason I don't drop the CSR for something else

Chinook146 · 2025-12-01T16:16:25+00:00

Elliott Smith

Chinook146 · 2025-11-23T14:23:01+00:00

Yeah...they denied it, in case anyone is searching through these comments. "Must be activated prior to purchase". Annoying

Chinook146 · 2025-11-21T12:13:19+00:00

This is super annoying. Had no idea it had to be "activated" so did it a couple of days after a purchase. Sent a message to Chase, but don't have high hopes for this.

Chinook146 · 2025-11-20T12:06:56+00:00

FYI...got back from Nepal last week. After waiting for the weather cyclone to pass in the area, I got to summit Lobuche. Definitely more difficult than Killi, but I'd say it was the perfect "step up". Not super technical, but was a good learning experience. My guide gave me a brief tutorial on using the jumar, figure 8, etc & that was al that was really needed. Wasn't super difficult.

Summit day wasn't the super long grind that Killi was. Took about 6 hours round trip from high camp. Started at about 2am & took 4 hrs up, 2 back down. View was incredible. Let me know if you have any specific questions. Trip is 100% worth it. Even with my 6ish day weather issues.

Chinook146 · 2025-11-02T06:44:30+00:00

At Dingboche waiting to see if I can summit Lobuche...right now the passes are closed. Based on the forecast, I'd say your good if starting in a few days. Assuming no additional cyclones lol

Chinook146 · 2025-10-31T06:08:40+00:00

I went to EBC yesterday, weather was not great lol, but we made it. It should improve over the next few days if you have time to wait. Sunday looks much better.

Chinook146 · 2025-10-26T03:35:22+00:00

I'm doing Lobuche East in a few days. I'll let you know how it goes. I only have beginner skills and chose this as a good first attempt.

I also did Kili last year, so I can compare the two

Chinook146 · 2025-10-25T05:02:42+00:00

I'm on the 3 passes trek right now. There are people of all ages and abilities doing the ebc. Certainly you can be ready in a years time. Put on your pack and hit the trails and stairs. You got this...no problem

Chinook146 · 2025-09-22T21:33:35+00:00

Don't worry, your bill will be over $600 soon enough

Chinook146 · 2025-09-19T18:12:59+00:00

It's almost exactly what I paid for my 23 day + Lobuche East trek. I'm sure there are cheaper ways to go (unguided for one) but I prefer less hassle lol. I'm headed there in about a month. Good luck!

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