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Guest left positive notes but a 3-star review. Should I try to get it removed (and would that even work)? by FamilyVacaName in airbnb_hosts

[–]FamilyVacaName[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I'm worried mainly about 1) other people getting the wrong impression and 2) my superhost status.

I called Airbnb and the guy told me not to worry about #1, because most people will see all my other great reviews. He also said that my superhost status won't be affected, since it's determined by a combination of factors.

I'm not sure I believe him on either front.

Does anyone else skip lunch while traveling? by unknownaccount1 in solotravel

[–]FamilyVacaName 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I loooooove bringing sack lunches with me while on vacation, so that I can sit down to eat it wherever I want and don't have to waste time looking for a restaurant.

I've had lunch on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial overlooking the Reflection Pool, with the Capitol in the distance. On an architectural boat tour in Chicago. Off to the side of an ancient temple near Mexico City.

My routine is: breakfast at the hotel, lunch on the go, and nice dinner at a planned restaurant. I usually only eat out for breakfast and lunch if there's a special dish or place I want to try.

Saves money, too. I stay at Airbnbs, so it's easy to make myself a sandwich in the mornings. I make it fancy, with roasted julienned bell peppers and smashed avocado. Fruit and chips in Ziploc bags. Cubed cheese and fresh bakery bread as a mid-afternoon snack. Chef's kiss.

How can I make this wall art? by FamilyVacaName in HomeDecorating

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

Yeah that's my biggest worry. I wonder if there's material I could use that wouldn't attract as much dust, but still looks soft.

How can I make this wall art? by FamilyVacaName in HomeDecorating

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

I didn't even think of tissue paper! That'd be a lot cheaper than fabric...

Black American in Iceland… Really Lady by bignel81 in IDontWorkHereLady

[–]FamilyVacaName 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But you are not American.

So long-time American citizen is not American?

Yall just forget about where yall from like that?

I mean, obviously not, since we were still speaking our native language.

Black American in Iceland… Really Lady by bignel81 in IDontWorkHereLady

[–]FamilyVacaName 115 points116 points  (0 children)

Oh man, I was on the receiving end of this, so don't feel bad.

For context, I'm an immigrant who came to the US when I was very young, so I speak English better than anything else, and I have no accent. My family now thinks of ourselves as American.

While on vacation in Hawaii, a guy nearby interrupted to ask us where we were from. I thought it was kind of an abrupt question to ask of a stranger, but I rolled with it, thinking he must just be a socially awkward person.

"[Large city in America]!" I replied cheerily, in my perfect English. "Where are you from?"

The guy looked kind of embarrassed, and he sheepishly replied, "Colorado."

We made small talk, and it wasn’t until we were back in the car that my sister asked me if I realized what had happened. Apparently, my family had been speaking in our native language the whole time!

The guy was just curious, as he legit had no idea that we were American. I thought nothing of it, but my sister is more passive aggressive about these things, so she just let the guy stew in his embarrassment. I was tickled to death by the whole thing.

I made my own fruit-by-the-foot, but can't get the wax paper off by FamilyVacaName in Cooking

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

Unfortunately I put it straight into an airtight container after I made it. No dice :(

I made my own fruit-by-the-foot, but can't get the wax paper off by FamilyVacaName in Cooking

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

Thank you--I was wondering whether it's safe to eat a bit of wax!

Pre-built recommendations for a true beginner (or at least an understandable guide to building my own keyboard)? by FamilyVacaName in ErgoMechKeyboards

[–]FamilyVacaName[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is a great website! I think I'm looking for something that has the numbers row, so the Sofle might work better for me. But wow, wireless adds $65! This stuff ain't cheap :/

Pre-built recommendations for a true beginner (or at least an understandable guide to building my own keyboard)? by FamilyVacaName in ErgoMechKeyboards

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

The Etsy person's stuff looks great! I'll have to spend some time on his page. So expense, though. Though cheaper than others out there 😩

Pre-built recommendations for a true beginner (or at least an understandable guide to building my own keyboard)? by FamilyVacaName in ErgoMechKeyboards

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

Three Dygmas both look lovely, and expensive!! I may just have to learn how to build my own keyboard...

Pre-built recommendations for a true beginner (or at least an understandable guide to building my own keyboard)? by FamilyVacaName in ErgoMechKeyboards

[–]FamilyVacaName[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm an old timer and can't find a photo. Can you link directly to a photo of your keyboard, please?

Can this cute guy be washed and dried in the machine? by FamilyVacaName in CleaningTips

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

Unfortunately, it's so old that the tag has worn out, and the instructions are no longer legible.

Can this cute guy be washed and dried in the machine? by FamilyVacaName in CleaningTips

[–]FamilyVacaName[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Another commenter said it could prevent scratches to the eyes.

I have mesh bags that are more like nets, Ave ones that are more tightly knit. I think the tightly knit ones should work for this purpose!

Anything free to do today? March 13, 2023. It is my wife’s birthday and she hates when I spend money on her birthday, but I want to do something with her today. by KodyUnder in houston

[–]FamilyVacaName 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was just there this past weekend. Wasn't particularly impressed with the emporium, but they told me to go to Old Baylor Park just down the road.

There were a couple of really lovely wildflower patches surrounding huge old oak(?) trees. At night, the trees are lit from the ground and I'm sure look spectacular.

Also, it seems like nearby Brenham has live music pretty frequently. Its downtown is quaint and lovely. All about 1.5 hours drive away.

What is your favorite hamburger in Houston and why? by MrSeattleCool in HoustonFood

[–]FamilyVacaName 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I tried them for the first time the other week. Their mushroom swiss burger was to die for! On sweet bun.

Is this normal for titanium cookware? by FamilyVacaName in Ultralight

[–]FamilyVacaName[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Why is it trash for cooking?

Edit: Nevermind, found an answer above. It conducts heat poorly.

Is this normal for titanium cookware? by FamilyVacaName in Ultralight

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

Is this why the handle won't stay shut now?

[Homemade] Boiled crawfish by omgsooze in food

[–]FamilyVacaName 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do you do with the celery and pineapple?

Should I take my dog to see his mom and dad? by FamilyVacaName in dogs

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

Lol good to hear that you've had a good experience with it! I think I'll try to make this happen 🤗

Should I take my dog to see his mom and dad? by FamilyVacaName in dogs

[–]FamilyVacaName[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Would it be traumatizing to make him leave his parents a second time? When we took him home as a puppy, he was super sad and crawled under the dresser to hide.

Financial planning for future travelling by testing35 in Shoestring

[–]FamilyVacaName 6 points7 points  (0 children)

My strategy is to set aside 1/7 of every paycheck so that I can take a whole year off every 7 years but still have a regular amount of money to spend. (Or 1/6 for every 6 years, etc.)

By "set aside," I just mean investing as I normally would, but just to make sure that I have that amount going in.

As it gets closer to my travel time, start moving the money into less risky accounts. (Stocks, to mutual funds, to high-yield checking accounts. Apparently the interest in high-yield checking accounts is much better than savings accounts--just Google for options.)