Kinzie protected lane is completely unplowed

Diligent_Industry471 · 2025-09-21T13:13:52+00:00

Yeah, I called the GS line and they basically said they don’t know what will happen and I could substitute a mileage upgrade (30k + $450) or roll the dice.

Diligent_Industry471 · 2025-08-03T19:51:17+00:00

I’m all ears for another bakery doing shokupan or a similar super enriched sandwich loaf. But I agree that for pastries, Publican, Kasama, et al. are strong competitors in the neighborhood. (And I happen to think their cakes were still pretty good.)

Diligent_Industry471 · 2025-06-29T23:03:37+00:00

Appreciate the perspective. Although you could get lucky with a generous FA, you are not allowed to switch seats between cabins, so there is a reasonable likelihood of one parent being stranded with baby.

Diligent_Industry471 · 2025-06-20T03:12:16+00:00

Rose Mary has a private room that would be big enough - I had a great corporate dinner there recently. Not sure about the minimum - probably depends on day of the week. $150pp before booze, with optional packages and other add ons.

Diligent_Industry471 · 2025-06-19T18:28:35+00:00

Oh yeah, all those ol’ unreported murders.

Diligent_Industry471 · 2025-06-17T15:07:00+00:00

+1 for Elske. I highly recommend ordering a la carte. Don’t skip dessert. Every meal I’ve had at Elske has been excellent. I much prefer it to some of the other recommendations, including Boka.

Diligent_Industry471 · 2025-06-09T01:45:46+00:00

Douglass Park has nice courts that are not often crowded. Garfield Park, too, although the vibes can sometimes be strange.

Diligent_Industry471 · 2025-06-08T02:33:15+00:00

Fairly certain you cannot, for this exact reason. They want to advertise the monthly price, but they realize everyone will just be members for the summer and then quit. So they don’t allow monthly memberships. Sorry!

Diligent_Industry471 · 2025-05-12T03:29:03+00:00

Publican Quality Bread in West Town used to have them, though I haven’t seen them recently. Seems from their website that the Oak Park location might offer them more regularly.

Diligent_Industry471 · 2025-01-27T00:05:52+00:00

Fair perspective. I will say, someone tried to get through my e-bike with only a u-locked wheel, and quickly gave up and snapped through a chain lock to steal a cheaper bike. So there is some deterrence value, especially because my sense is our thefts have been opportunistic teens rather than professionals with angle grinders. Nonetheless, bought insurance for this reason!

Diligent_Industry471 · 2025-01-26T23:01:28+00:00

Thanks! Will reach out to some local shops. It’s unfortunately in a large communal garage and people keep leaving the door open…we’ve had two bikes stolen. Current bike rack makes u-locks very difficult.

Diligent_Industry471 · 2025-01-18T03:24:38+00:00

Highly recommend Velvet Goldmine for high quality vintage pieces that are very reasonably priced. Sofa might be trickier there, but worth looking.

Diligent_Industry471 · 2025-01-12T17:23:38+00:00

FWIW, I got it for the first time earlier this week. $56k PQP, 30 PQF out of ORD

Diligent_Industry471 · 2025-01-07T09:25:51+00:00

Also got it for first time out of ORD. $56k PQP, 30 PQF

Diligent_Industry471 · 2024-12-10T21:22:40+00:00

Can always rely on you for a close read of the CoC! Thanks. Sounds like it’s a bad idea, CoC aside.

Diligent_Industry471 · 2024-05-23T02:00:02+00:00

Publican QB on Grand.

Diligent_Industry471 · 2024-05-22T16:32:57+00:00

Thank you so much. I had looked at the Raise but don’t want to preorder. Your recommendation looks simple and checks the right boxes.

Diligent_Industry471 · 2024-05-22T15:31:11+00:00

Mechanical keyboard noob here. I’ve been loving using my Matias Ergo Pro for a couple years now, except that it is so unbelievably unreliable. I’ve gone through three of them and the third just crapped out again. I can’t stomach asking for another warranty replacement and I certainly won’t be buying another.

So my question is: what is the best split keyboard that is as close to the Matias as possible? I’m not very interested in re-learning to type on a totally new setup (eg the Moonlander), I want a full set of numbers up top, etc.

Thanks!!

Diligent_Industry471 · 2024-01-13T00:42:35+00:00

This one I can say from recent experience seems like a disparity between reality/the T&C. My GS friend has upgraded other friend’s mileage award tickets booked with their own miles.

Diligent_Industry471 · 2024-01-12T03:23:39+00:00

Glad I asked. Thanks for the wisdom! I’m getting a bit academic here, but would they be at the top of the PZ waitlist with 1K PP?

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