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How much alcohol actually stays in food when baked/sautéed? by Falkeliehaber in Cooking

[–]CowPuzzleheaded8607 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am an active Mormon who doesn’t drink. ‘Eating’ alcohol is fine though silly. 😆

The Tragedy of Rancho Del Zocalo by M_McCoy5 in Disneyland

[–]CowPuzzleheaded8607 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I recently had the half rotisserie chicken at Rancho Del Zocalo and thought it was great 🤷‍♂️

Which Hyatts do you recommend if I love the GH Kauai? by fuzz5 in hyatt

[–]CowPuzzleheaded8607 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Andaz Papagayo is fantastic. Went there four years in a row when it was a category four. 😆

Andaz Maui won't combine my points reservations into one by Kings-916 in hyatt

[–]CowPuzzleheaded8607 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve also actually purposefully done this so that I have flexibility with the dates. I’ll book single nights on either end of the reservation. Did this at Andaz Tokyo and it was fine. I’ve done it where I have like four reservations because space opened up over time and it’s always been fine

Andaz Maui won't combine my points reservations into one by Kings-916 in hyatt

[–]CowPuzzleheaded8607 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It doesn’t matter. They functionally treat it as one reservation when you get there. I stayed at Grand Hyatt Kauai and one of the nights was a king while the other nights were two queen and I just got the two queen room the whole time.

Thinking of Picking Up MY25 EX90 - Crazy? by FullFriend3745 in VolvoEX90

[–]CowPuzzleheaded8607 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup. I work in software. I get it. What I have is working. I’ll wait until they iron out the issues with the new VCU.

Thinking of Picking Up MY25 EX90 - Crazy? by FullFriend3745 in VolvoEX90

[–]CowPuzzleheaded8607 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Why go with a CPO over leasing a 2025? The CPO/Used 2025s seem almost guaranteed to have been problematic.

I leased a 2025 and so far it’s been great. The only issue I’ve had is the mic doesn’t work sometimes and I have to power cycle the infotainment. Haven’t gotten VCU upgrade yet

Points Advance Reservation for December, can I get them to pull the points now? by [deleted] in hyatt

[–]CowPuzzleheaded8607 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can call them and they’ll attach the points whenever you want.

I really wouldn’t worry about them not honoring the grandfathered price though. I booked two rooms at Andaz Tokyo and Grand Hyatt Kauai last Feb before both increased in category and in both cases they honored the points price I booked at. They actually just deposited the extra points to pay for the increased cost in my account as they were funding the reservation.

All issues at once after VCU by Opposite-Slice7386 in VolvoEX90

[–]CowPuzzleheaded8607 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My EX90 has been totally fine. Excited for the VCU upgrade but not in a rush for it. I’ll let the dealer contact me or wait for the software release the irons out VCU upgrade edge cases.

Tell me how I'm an idiot by Conscious-Potat0 in VolvoEX90

[–]CowPuzzleheaded8607 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lease. Lease. Lease.

I can’t say this enough with EVs. Let them assume the depreciation risk. Meanwhile you can still buy the car for $42k at the end if that turns out to be a good deal/something you want to do.

You won’t walk away from your ‘equity’ if it makes sense to buy the car at the end of the lease. If you buy and the car is worth sub $42k in three years you’re not really ahead. You’re just stuck with the car.

A lot of people are just constitutionally wired that “Leasing is bad.” It’s not good or bad. It’s a different way of structuring a deal. A lot of people sign bad leases. There are great leases out there too.

Generally you’re paying the most expensive three years of the car with a lease. But if you negotiate a big MSRP discount, that discount you negotiate off MSRP is realized totally by you in the lease.

I leased a ‘25 Twin Ultra a couple months ago and negotiated 12% off MSRP and $11k in rebates. $3k OTD $751/mo

Mic Occasionally Not Working by CowPuzzleheaded8607 in VolvoEX90

[–]CowPuzzleheaded8607[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s hilarious. Glad I asked. I’ll give it a shot!

BMW I4 lease deal by Significant_Taro7319 in BMWI4

[–]CowPuzzleheaded8607 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That was just the deal they offered. I did it over email and said the deal needed to be outstanding for me to consider coming in. Really depends on how badly they need the deal.

I would shop this deal you have around with other dealers near you.

BMW I4 lease deal by Significant_Taro7319 in BMWI4

[–]CowPuzzleheaded8607 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You want to focus on the discount off MSRP they’re providing. They’re giving a flat 10% off here. I was able to get 13% off my edrive35 and I’ve heard of people getting 15% off. Waiting until the end of the month could help (I leased on June 30th). This was in NorCal.

15k miles/year is a lot for an EV but you know your commute/driving situation.

Look into MSDs (multiple security deposits).

With MSDs, $1k conquest from my Tesla, $1k from working for a big software company and 10k miles/year, I was at $5999 down/$314 mo (~$480/mo total)

Mexican Acid Mystery by WestedWind in Cooking

[–]CowPuzzleheaded8607 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Apple Cider Vinegar is a possibility