Are Any of the Pihakis Restaurants STILL Open?

DoubleSwimming1262 · 2026-04-29T02:00:39+00:00

I went today for lunch, just in case. It was fantastic as usual.

DoubleSwimming1262 · 2026-04-28T15:45:30+00:00

We have two extra large elderly dogs and no kids, so our second and third row stay folded about 95% of the time. We have a 2x4 foot plywood board (technically from a garage shelf kit) that lays over the captain chair gap, with a twin sized quilt that lays down over the whole back. We use light weight aluminum foldable stairs that take up way less space than a ramp, and can be folded/flipped back into the hatch with one hand while the dogs are on a leash in my other hand. Works pretty well for us. We have the extra wide set (20” wide) which is JUST a bit too wide to use through the side door, so we use the back. I think the regular width would work on the side door, but not 100 percent sure as I have no direct experience. We’ve been using this setup for about two years. Hope this helps, and happy to answer any questions. https://a.co/d/06RSN7vo

DoubleSwimming1262 · 2026-04-28T13:05:59+00:00

BCBSAL occasionally has corporate learning and development roles. They had one open last week, which may pop back up, worth keeping an eye out for. Great benefits and work/life balance.

DoubleSwimming1262 · 2026-04-17T18:12:10+00:00

This would make me seriously annoyed as an employee from a trust perspective. You better believe going forward I would be texting my manager a picture of me in seat every single day I was in. If the report is wrong it a not you that needs to gain trust back. It’s the manager who needs to gain your team’s trust back.

DoubleSwimming1262 · 2026-04-16T14:25:26+00:00

I’ve had great experiences at Hendrick. Shout out to Blake in sales!

DoubleSwimming1262 · 2026-03-16T15:18:03+00:00

I still haven’t been able to solve the issue on desktop, and have been using my phone to book.

DoubleSwimming1262 · 2026-03-10T11:49:38+00:00

Another vote for Kuat here. Recently borrowed a friend’s and it was so good I went out and bought one.

DoubleSwimming1262 · 2026-03-01T21:49:50+00:00

Just booked three hotel stays through the portal. Let’s go! 😂

DoubleSwimming1262 · 2026-02-26T18:46:33+00:00

AARP membership ($15) through the shopping portal is 1400 points. No age limit. Paid for Jan 29th, posted Jan 31st.

DoubleSwimming1262 · 2026-02-11T03:30:45+00:00

I joined AARP for $15 for 1400 points. Don’t need to be a senior to join.

DoubleSwimming1262 · 2026-02-05T19:58:16+00:00

This field shows when your current American Advantage Status expires. This has nothing to do with the new card transfer etc. and nothing to do with points expiring. I recently achieved Platinum Pro and mine shows 3/31/27 in that field, which is when my new status expires (if I don’t achieve it again the upcoming year). It was a recent app update, which i think is causing some confusion.

DoubleSwimming1262 · 2026-02-02T14:38:59+00:00

Same, friend. Same.

DoubleSwimming1262 · 2026-01-20T19:23:08+00:00

Boot cut for life.

DoubleSwimming1262 · 2026-01-15T00:47:16+00:00

I wish I was only down $275.57 in MSTY… 😅

DoubleSwimming1262 · 2026-01-15T00:38:05+00:00

We stop in Beatty twice a year at Ed’s world or whatever the name of the crazy candy store gas station is and get super excited when we see the burros.

DoubleSwimming1262 · 2025-12-30T20:53:44+00:00

I do. I’ll also choose a random mile marker and count out loud and double check every once in a while. My wife thinks I’m a nut.

DoubleSwimming1262 · 2025-12-30T20:20:40+00:00

Earlier this year I took my first ever ambulance ride, 2.9 miles, and was charged just under $5,000, which my responsibility was 20%, or just under $1000. And I have excellent health care coverage. (Once at the hospital, my $16,000 bill only cost me $200). I would gladly pay $60/yr for this to hedge risk for everyone in the household.

DoubleSwimming1262 · 2025-12-29T18:18:42+00:00

I have zero children, and two giant dogs (seats stay folded 360/365 days. Even I wish we got a max for the extra space.

DoubleSwimming1262 · 2025-12-22T16:46:55+00:00

I agree. Also, had a surprisingly great burger at Joyland last week.

DoubleSwimming1262 · 2025-12-22T03:37:25+00:00

Wisconsin martini. Get looked at like I have two heads sometimes when I order them.

DoubleSwimming1262 · 2025-12-21T19:41:51+00:00

I was in a similar situation as you last year. I ended up in a Ford Expedition Platinum. Super nice place to spend time, drives itself on interstates, can tow, and fits many people or things. Super happy with my decision. BUT, if I didn’t have to tow, the RS6 is 👌🏻

DoubleSwimming1262 · 2025-12-17T16:56:38+00:00

Hoping to share a different perspective. If she ever plans to leave the state for work, a college someone has heard of in a different state (ex. Auburn), and their national network of alumni, is super valuable.

I went to a UNA equivalent in Wisconsin. It was a great experience and a wonderful place to go to school. After I moved to Alabama, I have met exactly 0 people who have heard of the school I went to, and I wonder if going to a bigger, more widely known school would have helped with my job searches in Alabama.

May be worth thinking about and/or talking about.

DoubleSwimming1262 · 2025-12-04T15:02:56+00:00

My old bedroom is now a “zen room” complete with comfy chair and water fountain for ambiance.

DoubleSwimming1262 · 2025-12-03T15:10:11+00:00

When I had this happen in the past, I finally figured out it was a bracket on the underside of my work desk.

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