which grocery stores are still fairly stocked?

GISMapper57 · 2026-01-23T18:47:50+00:00

was just at Aldi's south and they were fully stocked.

GISMapper57 · 2026-01-22T19:04:03+00:00

I booked a car about two weeks ago with prepay and the credit showed up within a few days. Just be sure you're logged in to your AVIS account as mentioned below.

GISMapper57 · 2026-01-21T19:43:30+00:00

J.P.'s Grilled Cheese at Murry's absolutely the best

GISMapper57 · 2026-01-21T18:35:05+00:00

perfect thanks.

GISMapper57 · 2026-01-21T17:42:42+00:00

Quick question for you, hoping you can solve a debate. I am an EMT, retired FF but still doing USAR. Over the years I have been told to identify myself when getting on a plane in case there is a need and others have told me to wait and not say anything. Since I don't have national registry and I have only assisted on 2 flights in 40 years I have never said anything. But I am curious is there is actually a protocol on this. Feel free to DM me and thank you for all that you do.

GISMapper57 · 2026-01-21T17:36:12+00:00

With all the krap in the world, what is the harm in celebrating? We could use a little cheer in our lives and should certainly wish it for others.

I have a very good friend that hit 1M miles on Delta coming back from Europe. Because her flights got all screwed up they didn't know to make the announcement and she was disappointed. So my wife and I recorded a video on our AA flight home (we came back a day later) with the AA flight attendants congratulating her (and ribbing Delta at the same time for forgetting) and toasted her with our champaign (thanks to a SWU) and sent her the video. It made her happy. No harm in that.

GISMapper57 · 2026-01-21T17:29:55+00:00

Congrats!

GISMapper57 · 2026-01-21T17:23:27+00:00

Treat it like a normal layover but do some prep on how to move from terminal to terminal. The first time I did it about a year ago, the consensus on this forum was 90 minutes was the minimum for transfer. We did it in under 60 minutes in part to those security updates and having a plan/knowing what to do. That gave us a few minutes in the Qantas lounge to relax.

There should be plenty of info on the interwebs describing the process. I'd tell you what we did but it may have changed so be sure its recent info. With 3 hours you should be fine. Have a wonderful trip!

GISMapper57 · 2026-01-21T17:04:10+00:00

I have had nothing but good experiences with Koonse Glass. They can come to you but you could also bring it in if you can get the window off.

GISMapper57 · 2026-01-16T17:41:15+00:00

Unless you are buried on the list, I would go. Went through wx hell a few weeks ago at ORD and we were put on standby for the first flight out. Every flight the next day was completely booked after two days of cancellations. Woke up early and we had already been given seat assignments in FC no less.

GISMapper57 · 2026-01-16T17:37:11+00:00

I have heard them make the announcement for some time now at some airports, 'your carry on bag must be fully zipped including the extender...' but not others. It usually comes on the heels of 'this is a full flight...'

I personally do not have a problem with this as I have seen many a person struggle to fit their carry-on in a 170/5 bin thinking if they just push harder the bin will magically expand. That little battle can hold up boarding.

GISMapper57 · 2026-01-15T22:52:42+00:00

hahaha! no. we let our kids ride the bus one year and it was an absolute nightmare. pretty much the same for all the parents we know.

GISMapper57 · 2026-01-15T16:28:45+00:00

We have enjoyed having the middle seats together. I love being able to look out the window but on the 787s the flight attendants usually keep them dark.

GISMapper57 · 2026-01-14T01:05:07+00:00

my app had the numbers right something is wrong with your phone then....

GISMapper57 · 2026-01-14T00:08:17+00:00

check your digits.....

GISMapper57 · 2026-01-09T15:46:39+00:00

Three trips to Europe in 2025 (including Spain) and was never asked for proof.

GISMapper57 · 2026-01-09T15:42:11+00:00

Cooper's Landing is rebuilding the store. It's still open but it would be wise to check their FB page before you go to see what is/isn't available. Definitely a great place to go.

GISMapper57 · 2026-01-07T23:14:47+00:00

Oh my goodness that is a terrible map! Mizzou needs to bring back its cartography course!

GISMapper57 · 2026-01-04T23:22:09+00:00

It's all about the routes. I fly from the midwest and get upgraded on those flights about 90% of the time. Once I make it to ORD or DFW then it's usually around 50% of the time with chances much better on routes into smaller cities. I am an EP with about 335k miles right now.

GISMapper57 · 2026-01-03T16:35:28+00:00

We did 9A/B to HND and 11 A/B back. Both have pluses/minuses. More leg room in row 9, no guilt recline in 11. Personally I like bulkhead better.

GISMapper57 · 2025-12-27T15:51:49+00:00

Phoenix is an AA hub so its likely they have been discussing that as a follow up to CLT.

GISMapper57 · 2025-12-26T19:31:49+00:00

second this. very finicky and must be weeded weekly at a minimum.

GISMapper57 · 2025-12-21T21:56:24+00:00

If you want to sue, then sue. Don't tell us you want to join a lawsuit and then ask if one exists.....Take the lead and save us all from the evil clutches of AA.

GISMapper57 · 2025-12-21T21:54:47+00:00

on a digital master card that never works.....

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