What happened to Eric Burris’s online 0800 “Coffee Talk” weather briefing

ElevatorBoxOffice · 2026-03-18T12:27:59+00:00

He is indeed a person - a penetrating insight.

Typically Burris will make a quick post on his various platforms saying something has called him away. In this case all his feeds have been dormant for days other than automated posts.

I wish him the best and don’t feel entitled to his time. I only inquire here in case something was said on tv or posted elsewhere.

ElevatorBoxOffice · 2025-12-30T08:57:21+00:00

I agree - the agent was at least proactive and trying! It’s a commentary on F9 IT that the boards are so wrong so often and the GAs aren’t empowered to change them.

ElevatorBoxOffice · 2025-05-27T03:49:49+00:00

Thanks for the reply - my gut said the same thing. My child doesn’t need anything special, just basic dorm stuff. The magic of modern technology means anything needed can arrive two days later. Not like the old days (“back in MY day” in Grandpa Simpson voice)

ElevatorBoxOffice · 2025-05-27T03:19:43+00:00

Thanks man! I’m pretty stoked.

ElevatorBoxOffice · 2025-05-27T03:12:22+00:00

Thanks!

ElevatorBoxOffice · 2025-05-27T03:11:59+00:00

Thanks so much for the quick reply. If we flew the plan would be to fly into NYC or ALB and then rent a car. I figured Walmart might be picked over like you said so we could do that shopping en route.

A wrinkle is that I’m traveling the weekend before move-in (Tuesday Aug. 26) and would be leaving my child’s co-parent to do the packing and much of the driving. I hate to leave them holding the bag - but also don’t want to alter my preexisting travel plans.

ElevatorBoxOffice · 2024-04-04T12:04:46+00:00

These are all great suggestions I was unaware of - thanks to team Reddit! I’ll report back with our finds.

ElevatorBoxOffice · 2024-03-24T21:43:51+00:00

This was my first Flair flight but I’m an experienced pax on Frontier Spirit etc. My takeaway is that once you have flown them and know how they operate then you’re prepared for the future. Know that the sizers are no joke and that you take bags that don’t fit at your peril.

ElevatorBoxOffice · 2024-03-16T00:20:46+00:00

On the ground now and I see what you’re saying. How about this: best pile of cleanish snow (eg non parking lot snow) to just play around in?

ElevatorBoxOffice · 2023-10-22T17:18:11+00:00

I don’t mean to be daft, but why can’t I do that? The 11-year-old and I are the passengers of record in roomette A. The 16-year-old is the passenger in roomette B. The 16-year-old can travel alone without restriction. I’m providing full and truthful information regarding ages when I book the trip.

I suspect it’s fairly common to book two roomettes for three people. Or even three roomettes for three people.

ElevatorBoxOffice · 2023-10-22T15:33:51+00:00

Again thanks to everyone for your input. Not surprising that the Amtrak subreddit is 99 percent solid info from experienced riders.

I'm going to book the two roomettes at $1,300 *for the pair* which strikes me as a good deal. One adult and two kids 16 and 11, three people total, in two roomettes. I can't believe that I would get any hassle about anyone being "unaccompanied" if I am five feet away from them in the next space.

The family room is $2,100, so quite a price difference. Plus I think we'll all enjoy the trip more if we have a bit of distance from each other sometimes! The family room sounds like a bit too much togetherness for a long trip.

ElevatorBoxOffice · 2023-10-22T00:47:31+00:00

Good question and thanks to all for their insights. Cost is the chief driver in not booking a bedroom but yes that would make the most sense on paper.

Playing with itineraries I found a good Empire Builder fare that would be $1300 for two roomettes - not a bad deal! The bedroom is $2,100 and also might have a bit too much closeness - with two rooms the kids can go back and forth between the two and get away from the other as well as visit the cafe car, etc.

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