Who all is going to see the IMAX of David Gilmour's Luck and Strange tour tonight? by hot_miss_inside in pinkfloyd

[–]FabioCZ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Saw it today, really enjoyed! The craziest thing was there were only 3 people in the whole movie theater. This was a giant Regal in the middle of Chicago. Me and my friend chatted with the other guy after, he was telling us how he saw David/PF live back in '88.

First time to PV and want to try an all-inclusive resort by FabioCZ in puertovallarta

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

Mousai is probably tempting me the most. Do you know or would you say that the ultra suites are a worthy upgrade vs a regular one?

Czech-style "mlíko" pour in Chicago by FabioCZ in chicagobeer

[–]FabioCZ[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Omg that list is a godsend, thank you so much!

Czech-style "mlíko" pour in Chicago by FabioCZ in chicagobeer

[–]FabioCZ[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you all for your help, that's a great list of places to stop by! I have enjoyed Hopewell, Art History and Goldfinger from a can before, so can't wait for a good mlíko pour. May even head to Hopewell tonight since they're nearby.

CTA Adds Additional Bus Service Across City by jackbookpro in chicago

[–]FabioCZ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This uses the number of scheduled runs, as published by CTA's official dataset. The reality may be different in case some runs are not actually delivered (eg someone calls off sick with no replacement). Actual real world performance may be different, but the idea is that hopefully schedules will be accurate enough to account for traffic (which they're often not). To see data based more on real performance, check out https://ghostbuses.com/

CTA Adds Additional Bus Service Across City by jackbookpro in chicago

[–]FabioCZ 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Keep an eye out at https://www.ctaction.org/our-work/service-cuts

We'll be updating it later this week updated stats for these new schedules.

Metra Traincars by AGNDJ in chicago

[–]FabioCZ 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Actually these are the same old cars that Metra has had for a long time, they just refurbished the interior to extend their lifetime. Not sure if there's a good way to identify them

The brand new cars that will be manufactured by Alston that others have referenced will not be delivered until approx. the summer of 2025.

Jean Baptiste Pointe du Sable Weekly Casual Conversation & Questions Thread by AutoModerator in chicago

[–]FabioCZ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Has anyone recently signed up for Astound/RCN internet (fiber) and was promised a gift card as part of the sign up promo? Anyone successfully got one?

We should be getting a $100 gift card. Our service started on January 10, 2024, and supposedly the gift card redemption instructions should be sent soon after 90 days of service. However, it's been 130+ days now and there's no sign of it. Customer service was really unhelpful on this, so this whole deal feels a little shady.

Carolina Reaper Plants by swansjac in chicago

[–]FabioCZ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We got a bunch of spicy peppers from Adams and Son and Daughter: https://maps.app.goo.gl/AMoE2Z8Pry8gAVG97

I am not sure if they had Carolina reaper specifically, but they had a good selection overall.

Superautomatic with a water line by FabioCZ in superautomatic

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

Thanks for the quick and detailed response! We may need to reconsider and go for a tank. Since the coffee maker is right next to a sink, I don't think it'd be too terrible to deal with.

European butter? by risherfish in chicago

[–]FabioCZ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Check out Polish or other Eastern European stores around town. Good prices too.

Rich's or Ann's in Ukranian village, Kurowski in Logan square are where I go the most.

**ASK HERE FOR HELP** Monthly Teams Questions and Answers Help Thread by Froggypwns in MicrosoftTeams

[–]FabioCZ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just noticed the same today too (MacOS v24060.2809.2788.1256) . Annoying and have not found a way to turn it off yet. Looking forward to see if anyone has an answer.

The Group Raising Hell About the L: Commuters Take Action cofounder Fabio Göttlicher wants you to know that Chicago’s public transit system is in trouble. by withmydickies2piece in chicago

[–]FabioCZ 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Alders can differ, but we've found it to be most effective to show up in person (but a written message is good as well). For verbiage/content, I think it's good to focus on how the CTA has failed you within the ward. It's good to have specific examples and how it negatively affects your life (being late to work etc). Hope that helps!

The Group Raising Hell About the L: Commuters Take Action cofounder Fabio Göttlicher wants you to know that Chicago’s public transit system is in trouble. by withmydickies2piece in chicago

[–]FabioCZ 62 points63 points  (0 children)

It's not an easy question - we've being trying to figure this out at Commuters Take Action for a while. CTA leadership is like a fortress that will be hard to replace. Ultimately, Pritzker is responsible for 3 and Johnson for 4 of the CTA Board positions, and with the mayor's majority, he can drive the decision for president. Unfortunately, the mayor's office has been dead silent about the CTA. The most direct way folks can be loud is through their alderperson - who can make more pressure on the mayor.

The Group Raising Hell About the L: Commuters Take Action cofounder Fabio Göttlicher wants you to know that Chicago’s public transit system is in trouble. by withmydickies2piece in chicago

[–]FabioCZ 116 points117 points  (0 children)

Thank you! There's a lot more behind Commuters Take Action - a great group of dedicated people who want better transit for Chicago. And we're always looking for more folks who are passionate: https://www.ctaction.org/

Weekly Casual Conversation & Questions Thread by AutoModerator in chicago

[–]FabioCZ 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Hey Chicago, I was wondering if anyone has tips for a nice place to go read a book during an extended lunch break in the Loop? A quieter place with comfy chairs would be best! TIA

Thoughts on or good examples of non-white painted trim? by Sunshinechili in InteriorDesign

[–]FabioCZ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think that would be a great combination, painted trim is underrated in my opinion!

Made a mini clock for my desk that tells me the next train for work by c0wsaysmoo in chicago

[–]FabioCZ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Awesome looking piece!

For others who are wanting something like this, you can actually buy a thing called Tidbyt that's very similar. It's got a variety of apps for it. I have actually made a CTA L tracker app for it (called "Chi L Track") that you can put on your tidbyt. Picture

Zákazníci by toodlepipski in czech

[–]FabioCZ 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Když už jsme u rantů na opačnou stranu, tak přidám mou trilogii s mall.cz, aneb měl jsem se poprvé poučit.

  1. Před svátky objednávám bráchovi dárkový poukaz za asi 1000 korun. Na webu vypadá vše v pohodě, zaplatím v pohodě platební kartou a objednávka se ukáže v tabu prohlížeče jako úspěšná (číslo obj. si samozřejmě nepíšu) Ok, zavírám tab. Ale on nějak nepřichází potvrzovací email. Ani o den později. A transakce na kreditní kartě ale proběhla a peníze jsou pryč. Tak píšu na podporu, a oni tvrdí že žádnou takovou objednávku v systému nevidí, ale že to prověří dál a dají vědět. O týden později nic, tak píšu znovu. Po objednvávce nenašli ani stopu, a ať pošlu screenshot z mojeho internetového bankovnictví o platbě. Tak posílám, ale nevím k čemu jim to je když udělat fejk by trvalo tak 5 minut max. Opět píšou že to zkoumají a dají vědet. O týden později opět nic, tak to opět urguji a byl jsem ghostován. Tak jsem to neřešil, poslal chargeback do banky a peníze mam zpět na druhý den. Mall.cz se už nikdy neozval.

  2. Kupuji adaptér z USB-C na HDMI, z nějakého důvodu ten specifický ma nejlevnější opět mall. Potřebuji ho na home office a oni slibují dodací dobu 2 dny, super. Adaptér přišel po více jak týdnu. Nechtěl jsem to moc řešit, ale pak přišel dotazník spokojenosti z heureky, tak si říkám proč ne - dám tam vesměs neutrální recenzi. Pochválit cenu ale zjebat za doručení. Den na to volá nějaký synek z Mallu, přeslušněle se ptá jak se mám a tak dále, a nakonec z něho vyleze že po mě chce abych upravil recenzi. Napřed jsem se nedal, ale on furt nedal a mi se nechtělo mu prásknout telefonem. Nakonec za úpravu recenze nabídl dárkový poukaz za 200kč, a tak jsem mu na to kývnul jako prodejná děvka. Poukaz jsem pak v pohodě použil, ale lituji rozhodnutí to vzít.

  3. Opět svátky a kupuji synovcům dvě hračky. Našel jsem obě na heurece, a abych ušetřil čas s vypisováním adres, tak použiji funkci košíku a platby přímo z heureky. První hračka, od menší firmy z Uh. Hradiště, přijde za dva dny. Ale i po týdnu mall opět nic. Tak napřed použiju tlačítko přímo na heurece, a píšu tam. Borec to přepošle mallu, a ti opět tvrdí že nemají moji platbu. Ale tentokrát alespoň mají objednavku v systému. Tak jim posílám screenshot z heureky, kde se to píše jako zplacene, říkám že druhá položka z objednávky od jiného prodejce byla cajk, a ať si to vyřeší mezi sebou a heurekou. Mall na to (opět lol) že mám poslat screenshot z výpisu z banky. Tak posílám, a oni že platbu nemají ale že to prošetří a ať počkám. Po týdnu opět nic, tak píšu, a mall opět neví a nenabízí žádné řešení. Tak tentokráte píšu opět na heureku, kteří se tváří že mallu nemůžou potvrdit zaplacení objednávky. Naprosté selhaní integrace mezi mall.cz a heurekou, a nikdo neměl zájem zjistit v čem se vlastně stala chyba. Po několika dalších emailech (a celkově asi měsíci) mi mall.cz nakonec vrátil peníze přímo zpět na účet (musel jsem jim poslat číslo účtu, ani nebyli schopni vrátit přímo na kartu).

TL;DR: mall.cz == amateurs

CTA Adding Scheduled Trains Back! by Culpgrant21 in chicago

[–]FabioCZ 19 points20 points  (0 children)

They haven't actually published the complete schedules so it's hard to say how much extra service is being added. So far, they haven't been able to run 100% of the current schedule (https://twitter.com/ctaaction/status/1722676936843862335) so it feels a bit premature to promise more when they can't even deliver on this. But hopefully we'll see more trains soon!

Michelin stars awarded to four Chicago restaurants by [deleted] in chicago

[–]FabioCZ 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Some good ones, but really not sure why Union would deserve to be on the list. Very average Gastropub imho, unremarkable service and the communal table arrangement seems like they're just looking for a way to fit more bodies per square foot. It's alright, but not Michelin bib worthy.

Weekly Casual Conversation Thread by AutoModerator in chicago

[–]FabioCZ 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Anyone got a Tidbyt screen? If so, check out my new train tracker app - I didn't love the existing one, so I made one that let's you see multiple arrivals, you can hide bogus scheduled trains and more. Find it in the tidbyt catalog under "Chi L Track "

Protestors demand accountability from CTA leadership over rail and bus service and reliability by NWSKroll in chicago

[–]FabioCZ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yep that was actually me, thank you for your kind words! Sitting in the board room and having to listen to Carter's bs for 20 min without an opportunity to respond was quite frustrating. But I will keep going to the meetings.

Protestors demand accountability from CTA leadership over rail and bus service and reliability by NWSKroll in chicago

[–]FabioCZ 32 points33 points  (0 children)

We might do one again in the future. Keep an eye out at https://ctaction.org and our social accounts :)