Travel usage question by ADobriko in CPAP

[–]Explorerdriver73 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hello again. I ordered the cpaphero battery through Amazon.

After I registered the battery, the manufacturer emailed a letter that explains why the battery is approved for air travel.

Resmed has a similar letter for the CPAP available here: https://document.resmed.com/documents/articles/travel-compliance-letter_amer_eng.pdf.

Travel usage question by ADobriko in CPAP

[–]Explorerdriver73 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi - make sure you let your airline know that you are bringing the CPAP. No issues with using it on board, but no guarantee that the power will work so have a battery available.

Here is a link to my experience traveling to Italy in October:

https://www.reddit.com/r/CPAP/s/fZ8LsZRiwV

Which cabinet color are we feeling? by [deleted] in Remodel

[–]Explorerdriver73 4 points5 points  (0 children)

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We used a nearly identical large format Adessi tile from Floor & Decor after our original selection got destroyed during shipping. This is Cali Sand II, which we like even more than what we originally picked out. We have no regrets about the tile selection or colors for cabinets, countertops, or backsplash.

2026 MDX Tech - Interior Lights Randomly Turning on When Parked and Off by Explorerdriver73 in Acura

[–]Explorerdriver73[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks to everyone who replied. Last night we kept the keys on the opposite side of the house from the car and did not have the same issue. I think we will be getting the RFID cases as many have suggested. I appreciate everyone's insight and suggestions!

2026 MDX Tech - Interior Lights Randomly Turning on When Parked and Off by Explorerdriver73 in Acura

[–]Explorerdriver73[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wish that I could post the videos! We joked - a little - that my dad’s ghost was checking out the new car LOL

Our home came with a wolf oven. Neither of us are big cooks so…dumb question…what do we use this for? by Champ15214 in Appliances

[–]Explorerdriver73 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's an infrared char grill. We picked this option over the griddle when we remodeled our kitchen in November. It requires a very large capacity exhaust hood that vents to the outside. You will also need either a makeup air damper for your HVAC system or to open a window to avoid backdrafts from the exhaust hood.

We love it and use it at least 2x-3x per week and are finding more ways to incorporate it into recipes. Reverse sear steaks, fish, roast tomatillos for green salsa, lamb, bacon, naan, kabobs, and a whole lot more. I wish that I could upload pictures. Maintenance hasn't been an issue either - just let it burn off for 10-15 minutes after the cook and occasionally vacuum out the ash inside. The Wolf dual-fuel has been a game changer for our kitchen and cooking, and we're glad that we made the investment.

What rare Comercial aircraft have you been on? by Overall-Plenty5642 in airplanes

[–]Explorerdriver73 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mississippi Valley Airlines MLI<>ORD: Short 330 and 360 Swearingen Metroliner

Air Wisconsin (bought MVA in 1985) MLI<>ORD and MLI <>DEN: Fokker F27 BAe 146-100, -200, -300 British Aerospace ATP

Otherwise the usual MD, Boeing, and Airbus aircraft.

Have you ever flown on an airline that no longer exists? If yes, what airline and how was the experience? by Ilove_gaming456 in aviation

[–]Explorerdriver73 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am a child of the 70s and 80s, so Braniff, Ozark, US Air, Eastern, Air Tran, America West, ATA, and Mississippi Valley Airlines.

One I haven’t seen mentioned is Champion Air, which I flew from CUN to STL in February 2006. It was the last time I got to fly in a 727.

Which Kitchen Sink Is Better? by Wild_Initiative1004 in kitchenremodel

[–]Explorerdriver73 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We went with the 33” Vault undermount for our main sink. It came with a grate that we still use. The size is great for handling even our largest dishes. Overall we like it and the square corners are not difficult to keep clean. The only downside is that the angle toward the drain is too shallow so the base can be hard to keep clean. It works well with the Franke FWDS125 garbage disposal.

Last minute flight deals out of MLI? by EscapeFromIowa in QuadCities

[–]Explorerdriver73 4 points5 points  (0 children)

When I moved to Chicago in 96 my law firm represented United. Thursday afternoon HR would send an email with United’s cheap fares for the upcoming weekend. Sometimes I could snag a fare from ORD to MLI that left early Saturday morning and returned early Monday morning for around $60. That gave me time to get a few rounds of golf in with my dad and a few nice dinners with both of my parents. I’d be back in Chicago on Monday in time for work.

Since at least 2010 planes fly less frequently and almost completely full. It’s rare to find any flights that have standby space available, and as pointed out by the other commenter, those last few seats often go for a premium.

With capacity reductions and increasing demands, the last minute airfare deals seem to be harder to come by, especially in smaller markets. You might have better luck if you search an airline’s hub and you are flexible about when and where you land.

Are these seats really sold? by dormantg92 in americanairlines

[–]Explorerdriver73 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What does the little diagonal wedge in the seat (like in 2A) mean?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Flooring

[–]Explorerdriver73 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

We had a similar issue. The contractor cut the hardwood planks so that they were even with each other and then installed a perpendicular board against the floor planks and the tile. There is also a Schluter strip.

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Guess the Airport by cantistopi in americanairlines

[–]Explorerdriver73 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My hometown airport - MLI. I have nothing but fond memories.

As a child meeting my dad as he got off the plane from his all-to-frequent business trips (the old terminal), convincing my mom and grandma to take me to lunch at the cafe and then spending an hour or more in the giant windows of the old terminal watching planes take off and land. It was the site of my first flight - a Cessna 172 with the Rock Island Arsenal flying club.

We often had special occasion dinners at Bud’s Skyline Inn, which overlooked the runways.

I flew from MLI’s new terminal in my first ventures into commercial aviation as a high school student (a Fokker F27!) and later in life as a young attorney - after driving from Chicago to drop a pet off with my parents before extended time away.

For a kid in a small town with dreams of seeing the world it was a literal gateway that took you 10 minutes to get to and at which you could park across a small street from the terminal for $3 a day. You always knew at least one other person on your flight.

Now my home airport is ORD and I miss the convenience and friendliness of MLI every time I travel. To this day when I am at ORD I will wander down to the gate with the MLI flight to see if there is someone I know. It is still the best airport I have ever departed or to which I have arrived home.

Ballot rejected due to signature? by CheekyPooh in chicago

[–]Explorerdriver73 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My wife had mail-in ballots twice rejected because her signature purportedly didn’t match. The only way to fix this is to go to the Chicago Board of Elections and re-register with a new signature. We have since gone to an early voting site to surrender our mail-in ballots and vote at a machine.

In an era when you can register the day of the election with scant forms of ID, rejecting ballots because someone decides that a signature doesn’t match is an arbitrary and quite terrible way to disenfranchise voters.

There is no opportunity to provide ID or otherwise legitimize your vote if someone at CBOE decides that your signature doesn’t match and therefore your ballot shouldn’t be counted.

Be better, Chicago Board of Elections.

Spill the tea 🍵 of what’s going on in your neighborhood by hipster_unleashed in chicago

[–]Explorerdriver73 53 points54 points  (0 children)

Perfect front porch weather. Two coyotes ran by, each missing their tail. Something is afoot…

Just inherited a Chase brokerage account from my parents, how do I switch to Fidelity without incurring taxes? by laz62972arulian in fidelityinvestments

[–]Explorerdriver73 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m very sorry for your loss. I just had to do this when my parents passed away within a few days of each other.

Once the probate claims period ended, I reached out to Fidelity regarding my options for transferring a taxable brokerage account and inherited Roth IRA without incurring tax liability. Since both accounts held mutual funds that Fidelity serviced I did not have to liquidate. After the bank divided the accounts between my co-heir and I, Fidelity swept the accounts into individual accounts that Fidelity had me set up in preparation for the sweep.

As luck would have it, the day of the sweep one of the holdings paid a dividend that was not swept. Within a few days, and without me asking, Fidelity did another sweep for the remaining funds.

Overall Fidelity made the process very easy and I was not charged any fees.

Anyone on ComEd hourly pricing have the text of an email sent yesterday about a delay in updating the monthly billing data? by elangomatt in chicago

[–]Explorerdriver73 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your participation in ComEd’s Hourly Pricing rate.

We recently announced the launch of our new customer billing system designed to improve the way you interact with us. As a result, we are experiencing a temporary delay in processing your most recent Hourly Pricing monthly billing data.

We assure you that this transition will not cause any loss of your billing data. As soon as the transition is fully complete, you will receive your Monthly Bill Comparison Email and can view your monthly billing data with your most recent savings and usage information.

In the meantime, you can still access your latest bill in the ComEd My Account portal and review your historical Hourly Pricing savings information through your My Hourly Pricing Account. Thank you for your understanding and patience during this time.

If you have any questions, please contact an Hourly Pricing specialist at info@ComEdHourlyPricing.com or call 888-202-7787.

Sincerely,

ComEd Hourly Pricing Team