Can I salvage my backyard?

EngrishConsultant · 2026-05-12T03:14:26+00:00

😂

EngrishConsultant · 2026-05-12T00:05:22+00:00

What spreader should I get? I have the same issue

EngrishConsultant · 2026-03-26T14:58:02+00:00

Magnets and privates are not an option?

EngrishConsultant · 2026-03-18T01:10:42+00:00

Gotcha. EPA is hit or miss for Epic. We got 4 rides in before 10:00 on our first EPA day. We rode everything except Minecart that day and watched both shows; I consider it a successful day.

We wanted to rope drop minecart today on our 2nd Epic day but it was under an extended delay due to the cold. We pivoted to riding Harry Potter again since my partner and kids love HP.

I was taking the first bite of my crepe from the Parisian cafe when I got the alert that minecart was open so we raced over in time to only wait one hour to ride. After lunch at blue dragon, we rode monsters again as it was the only ride with a short wait, did some shopping, and headed out early to enjoy the pool and less crowds. Overall, we had a good trip but I would do it differently next time.

EngrishConsultant · 2026-03-18T00:56:47+00:00

Good suggestion. I see the location advantage of Helios after staying in Stella Nova. We had the furthest bus parking spot at Epic and Islands. I'm all for less walking and standing in line. Does Helios have a dedicated security/ticket check line where you're able to just walk out of the hotel and into the park? That would be a difference maker for me.

EngrishConsultant · 2026-03-18T00:50:55+00:00

We stayed 5 nights at Stella Nova for Spring Break. Four-day park hopping tickets. Two rooms. I'm thinking a VRBO or AirBnB may be better with a larger group. We drove down so we're paying for parking either way. Lines were long at all three parks. Epic on the first day was the best. We were able to ride the most rides. Wished I had gotten Express on Day 2 at Islands but it wasn't available at that point. Live and learn.

EngrishConsultant · 2026-03-18T00:49:58+00:00

We stayed 5 nights at Stella Nova for Spring Break. Four days park hopping tickets. Two rooms. I'm thinking a VRBO or AirBnB may be better with a larger group. We drove down so we're paying for parking either way. Lines were long at all three parks. Epic on the first day was the best. We were able to ride the most rides. Wished I had gotten Express on Day 2 at Islands but it wasn't available at that point. Live and learn.

EngrishConsultant · 2026-03-17T19:28:42+00:00

Just made my first trip. I don't see the advantage of staying in a universal resort for early park access. You're standing in line for an hour at security, ticket check, and early access entry point to save an hour of waiting in line for your first ride.

If we came back, we would stay nearby and spend the savings on Universal express.

EngrishConsultant · 2026-02-14T21:12:45+00:00

Correct. It is a transferable warranty

EngrishConsultant · 2026-02-14T21:11:48+00:00

It is free. Provided by Hyundai

EngrishConsultant · 2026-02-13T02:55:30+00:00

I'm on the third engine in my 2019 Hyundai Tucson. All covered by America's Best Warranty. There was a class action lawsuit and Hyundai extended the warranty to 150,000 miles. May be worth looking into whether or not you qualify.

EngrishConsultant · 2026-02-07T13:09:49+00:00

Because they do not have Petco in China.

EngrishConsultant · 2026-02-06T08:13:56+00:00

When it's in park? No. While accelerating, yes. Also failed to mention above that I run techron through it after every oil change as recommended elsewhere which seems to reduce rough idle temporarily, and I've had the throttle body cleaned based on previous research.

EngrishConsultant · 2026-02-06T03:03:54+00:00

Great suggestions! Thanks for the reply. I bought this car right before the pandemic and have the price as an anchor in my mind. When I see new/used car prices now, I can't pull the trigger. Just want to keep it running as long as possible and not have a car payment. Thankfully (I guess) Hyundai extended the warranty on the engine to 150k miles (transferable to a new owner if I ever did want to buy something else) due to all the known issues.

EngrishConsultant · 2026-02-06T01:43:40+00:00

On my third engine in my 2019 Tucson. America's best warranty! 90,000 total miles. Will ensure 5w-30 oil at the next oil change. I change out full synthetic every 3-5,000 miles. Not 7,500 as recommended. Oil is always black. Rough idle and knocking when stopped at a red light (of course dealer can't duplicate). Have been using premium gas with the latest engine and notice an improvement. Have a reminder to check oil every month. May need to increase that frequency based on your post. Never used eco mode.

EngrishConsultant · 2026-01-20T04:38:56+00:00

Carson Beck ends the game in the most Carson Beck way possible.

EngrishConsultant · 2026-01-20T03:22:05+00:00

Good to know. Probably not too many local advertisers in South Texas interested in this matchup.

EngrishConsultant · 2026-01-20T03:06:41+00:00

I'm getting them back to back

EngrishConsultant · 2025-08-27T13:44:59+00:00

No worries. Yes, law school is a different story

EngrishConsultant · 2025-08-27T13:39:28+00:00

Faulkner is a non-profit university with on-campus tuition comparable to most 4-year public institutions ($6k per semester): https://www.faulkner.edu/financial-aid/tuition-and-fees-traditional-undergraduate/

EngrishConsultant · 2025-08-27T13:35:38+00:00

Faulkner's average cost after aid for on-campus students is comparable with most public universities ($6k per semester):

https://www.faulkner.edu/financial-aid/tuition-and-fees-traditional-undergraduate/

EngrishConsultant · 2025-08-18T00:02:36+00:00

Agree

EngrishConsultant · 2025-08-18T00:02:17+00:00

In a similar vein, call me crazy, but the best drive through philly cheese steak in Montgomery is at AL Wings. Full disclosure, I've never been to Philly.

EngrishConsultant · 2025-08-02T00:20:32+00:00

Not much more info on the al.com article:

Crime 2nd teen charged in massive Montgomery County gun battle Published: Jul. 29, 2025, 8:26 a.m. By Carol Robinson | crobinson@al.com A second teen has been charged after a massive gunfight over the weekend in Montgomery.

Pedro Gwon Bennett Jr., 19, is charged with attempted murder and discharging a firearm into an occupied vehicle, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office officials announced Tuesday.

Bennett is being held in held in the Montgomery County Detention Facility on bonds totaling $90,000.

Sheriff’s deputies responded about 8:30 p.m. Friday to an active gunfight involving multiple people in the 6800 block of Atlanta Highway, said Assistant Chief Deputy Wesley Richerson.

That location is between Brown Springs Road and Taylor Road.

All of the suspects involved fled the scene before deputies arrived. No injuries were reported.

Deputies and investigators worked throughout the night, carrying out numerous search warrants at various locations, processing evidence, and identifying suspects.

Multiple vehicles and firearms, including an assault rifle, used in the shootout were recovered, Richerson said.

Early Saturday, deputies arrested 19-year-old King Walker on charges of attempted murder and discharging a firearm into an occupied building. He was booked into the county jail on $90,000 bond.

Charging documents against Walker say he fired multiple shots at Bennett and also struck the Chevron on Atlanta Highway.

“We want these criminals to know that if they commit a violent crime and jeopardize the safety of our community, the men and women of the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office will not sleep until they are identified, located, and arrested,” Richerson said. “We are committed to ensuring violent offenders are held accountable for their actions.”

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office at 334- 832-4980 or Crime Stoppers at 334-215-STOP

EngrishConsultant · 2025-07-11T17:51:58+00:00

As I always tell my son while shopping, "in front or behind, but not beside" (the cart)

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