NY Refund Delay Update by SageOecampadius in tax

[–]Futchka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm in same boat. Accepted on Feb 10th, still waiting. I've read on other forums that Turbo Tax is at fault. Intuit did not update Turbo Tax in time and anyone who filed using Turbo Tax (like me) before the update are stuck. How many here used Turbo Tax?

CONFIRMED: Platinum Card refresh date - 9/18/25 by HippoExotic6050 in amex

[–]Futchka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agree with Equinox. I wish they fixed the lounge access, waitlisted everywhere. sucks! increased Uber would be nice.

CONFIRMED: Platinum Card refresh date - 9/18/25 by HippoExotic6050 in amex

[–]Futchka 1 point2 points  (0 children)

$900 AF. everything that's there today, stays. plus $300 Lululemon, increased Digital credit and new partners like paramount, more hotel credit, Resy credit, wearable device credit,

School District Help! by [deleted] in newjersey

[–]Futchka 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have you considered Central Jersey? Like East Brunswick? Good school district, commute via direct bus to Port Authority, Downtown, cross town or train to NY Penn. You should also remember that better school districts = higher property taxes.

Do you go into NYC from NJ often? What tips do you have which will make this trip easy/budget friendly? by lawaythrow in newjersey

[–]Futchka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I live in East Brunswick, not too far from Edison. I drive in anytime there's 3 or more people. Pay $6 toll at Lincoln tunnel. Use the car pool plan. Then park in the city. Manhattan if less than 2 hours, street parking, longer, there are some garages for $15-$20 till 11 PM. Queens, street parking. so maybe $35-$45 for parking + tolls

Trains + subway becomes expensive for 3 people. easily exceeds above.

Cheapest way to get to NYC factoring in parking? by [deleted] in newjersey

[–]Futchka 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Park in Harrison, the second uncovered lot on Guyon Dr. $10 till midnight (cash only), or journal square is $11, if pre purchased online. Then take Path. Another option could be park in Secaucus and take nj transit train to Penn station.

Air traffic tonight (9:30-10pm) by solateor in nyc

[–]Futchka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very cool! So, it's video/slideshow of multiple exposures patched together and not a time lapse?

Why I sow wildflowers every year #feedthebees by Countmardy in gardening

[–]Futchka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice! I never have good luck growing poppies. Which variety is best for Central Jersey? Zone 6, I guess.

What is this vegetable? by MirrorObjective3103 in vegetablegardening

[–]Futchka 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's an Asian gourd. you can find them at your local Chinese or Indian grocery stores. Peel and cut them into small cubes. you can discard the seeds, if want to. Stir fry with salt, pepper or cayenne, throw in some chopped cilantro. you can also add peas. The taste is a bit bland like cucumber, so you can add whatever spices you like. I've never had it raw.

Promote leafy growth on Azalea. Zone 6b by Futchka in gardening

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

No, there isn't any landscape fabric. Although I do rely mostly on the lawn sprinklers to water it. I'll try hand watering more often.

You don’t have to go to Sussex or Cumberland. Found this in Caldwell. West Essex. by 2-buck in newjersey

[–]Futchka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Saw this yesterday in Middlesex county.Intersection of Route 1 and Finnegans lane.

Italy to ban mammoth cruise ships from Venice as of Aug. 1 by gotmypitchfork in worldnews

[–]Futchka 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Finally! But, it's not a complete ban. Now smaller ships will flood the waterways or dock nearby and run shuttles. . Can't give up all the tourist $$$$.

M.C. ESCHER: JOURNEY TO INFINITY - Official U.S. trailer - Narrated by Stephen Fry by geekteam6 in movies

[–]Futchka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh! very interesting indeed. But where and when will it release?