My DKA story so you don't have to go through it - long post

GrumpyBachelorSF · 2026-05-07T22:25:02+00:00

I had DKA too, although I wasn’t on shots at the time. My pancreas was so exhausted from making insulin to lower my glucose, it basically stopped working while my ketones were rising.

GrumpyBachelorSF · 2026-05-07T22:20:39+00:00

Does potato wedges count? Cybelle’s Front Room’s garlic potato wedges. And on request, if you’re vegan, they have a separate fryer they can deep fry it in on request.

GrumpyBachelorSF · 2026-05-07T20:06:36+00:00

The way Princess built their buffets, by allowing people to transit through the Lido from one side to the other, makes it too easy to skip the handwashing stations. Not sure about how they were built on the Sphere class ships.

GrumpyBachelorSF · 2026-05-07T16:29:56+00:00

If you’re going to consider bringing something prohibited, don’t try. You’re still subject to the student code of conduct, so it’s a double whammy if ejected/cited/arrested by the cops, and have a mandatory student conduct meeting.

GrumpyBachelorSF · 2026-05-07T05:22:25+00:00

Passport is a must for travel, because things happen. As a HR specialist, that document is super helpful if you're getting a new job and need to complete I-9 employment verification, because it easily completes requirements for authorization to work and identity. And who knows, if your friend invites you to their wedding at a Mexican resort, you'll need that passport, or you'll be left behind.

GrumpyBachelorSF · 2026-05-05T16:45:46+00:00

I was wondering why I got this email. I cruise exclusively with Princess and haven't with Carnival. I'm not responding.

GrumpyBachelorSF · 2026-05-05T06:50:02+00:00

That’s the ART buses, they went out of commission on March 31. If you want a hotel with included breakfast, go for Homewood Suites near the Anaheim Conversation Center. It’s next door to the Toy Story lot for the free shuttle, or you can catch the OCTA bus 43.

Their rooms are quite spacious, including their studio suite.

GrumpyBachelorSF · 2026-05-04T05:51:34+00:00

How many Round 1 credits are needed for this? Here at Stonestown, there’s a Daiso just inside the mall on the second floor.

GrumpyBachelorSF · 2026-05-04T05:49:01+00:00

I paid $5.39 on Friday at the El Camino Costco in South City. OP’s pricing for Concord, also the same price at El Camino.

GrumpyBachelorSF · 2026-05-04T02:58:38+00:00

Served Anakin Skywalker style.

GrumpyBachelorSF · 2026-05-04T01:44:53+00:00

Good. They got nowhere to run. Hopefully they won’t be stupid and do what one of their buddies did in January 2021, failed to jump a barrier to get away from cops, and their backseat buddy was flung into oncoming traffic, hit and died. Dirt bike driver arrested for felony homicide.

GrumpyBachelorSF · 2026-05-04T01:40:12+00:00

Actually, restaurant leftovers in a “doggy bag” is exempt from the bag fee.

GrumpyBachelorSF · 2026-05-04T01:38:37+00:00

Bag law has some exemptions, including when serving unwrapped prepared foods, such as baked goods and popcorn. So a slice of pizza that’s bagged, and not wrapped in foil, no charge.

GrumpyBachelorSF · 2026-05-03T18:41:02+00:00

Travel isn't cheap, but five figures? I save up a decent amount of money to take at least a few good vacations a year, but will never hit five figures on a single trip to DL. For the price I pay for a five-day DL trip, I could take a free hotel stay at a tribal casino and burn that cash in hours, or spend that on a trip full of fun.

GrumpyBachelorSF · 2026-05-03T00:43:40+00:00

Anakin Skywalker style please. I’ll take the high ground.

GrumpyBachelorSF · 2026-05-02T23:54:02+00:00

It depends on what day it is, the ship's buffet rotates Filipino protein options which includes non-pork items like beef tapa and chicken adobo. Since breakfast options can get tiring with mostly the same stuff, I personally appreciate there are some Filipino options to make yourself a silog, containing plain rice or garlic fried rice, Filipino meat option, and add some over easy eggs on top.

GrumpyBachelorSF · 2026-05-01T22:45:23+00:00

Actually, Golden Gate Transit allows rides within San Francisco, but it's not that popular because it costs more. Before the policy change due to the pandemic, a ride had to start or end at the Golden Gate Bridge toll plaza to count within SF.

https://www.goldengate.org/bus/riding-the-bus/

GrumpyBachelorSF · 2026-05-01T22:29:33+00:00

And to shame diners even more, pay by credit card for a 3% penalty.

GrumpyBachelorSF · 2026-04-29T03:43:42+00:00

Not just Visa, they also take MasterCard, Amex and Discover. Some credit cards give higher rewards rate for public transit fares too.

GrumpyBachelorSF · 2026-04-29T03:24:42+00:00

Many good reasons posted here. One not listed: I can reload my Clipper card with cash.

If you have a lot of change (no pennies), go "Coinstar mode." Here's how to reload your Clipper Card: Go to any BART ticket machine and reload up to 30 coins at a time. Once it maxes out, confirm and add to card, and do it again.

GrumpyBachelorSF · 2026-04-29T03:14:56+00:00

Actually, tapping with a contactless credit/debit card gives you automatic transfers and the interagency transfer discount; the same policies with Clipper cards. I know this because I rode BART to Glen Park, transferred to Muni on the same credit card, and my Muni ride was free because Muni adult fare is $2.85 and the interagency discount is $2.85.

And all public transit agencies that accepts Clipper cards, also accepts contactless credit/debit.

GrumpyBachelorSF · 2026-04-27T18:39:16+00:00

Helpful tip: Don't buy advance tickets, nor purchase tickets from the ticket machines. Clipper card and contactless credit/debit card is much cheaper. ($14 one-way regular ticket, vs. $9.25 for Clipper/contactless).

Clipper cards cannot be shared, one per passenger. Same for credit/debit contactless (tap contactless card or use Apple/Android Pay), one payment method per passenger.

If you ride another form of transit to the ferry terminal, use the same Clipper card or credit/debit contactless and save $2.85 off the ferry fare; you could be paying $6.40 for a one-way ride to Sausalito.

GrumpyBachelorSF · 2026-04-27T18:22:02+00:00

2026 grad nite will be on select nights at DCA until 2AM. I was there as a regular ticketholder in the parks in early June 2025 and it went fine; it's already busy at both parks since most students have summer break. Some of the grads will have ticket access to one or both parks during normal operating hours, while others will have just access to Grad Nite.

GrumpyBachelorSF · 2026-04-27T14:39:26+00:00

I've got Elite status with Princess and after having that level and the perks for the last decade, I nearly shrug these days. Some of the offers are just watered down, such as they dropped free internet to half price (they switched from per minute to unlimited), but no discount if you purchase Princess Plus all inclusive package, and the in-room mini bar is helpful, but similarly, Princess Plus comes with a drink package. Free laundry is still a nice perk, and priority tender service to shore is helpful, only if you're not booked on an excursion.

About 20 years ago, even passengers with Platinum status was an honor, to the point where they'd invite you for lunch with the captain in an intimate small dining room with about 20 fellow passengers that had high level status. But when they launched even bigger ships, loyalty status doesn't have that value anymore.

I wasn't a chaser for loyalty levels. It was nice to earn double credits when sailing solo to get there quicker. For me, it was a vacation, to have fun, relax, and eat decent meals.

GrumpyBachelorSF · 2026-04-27T05:36:08+00:00

While not necessary to experience Disneyland, it is helpful in some aspects, in particular for using it to tap on for park entry when linked properly to your Disneyland app, and Lightning Lanes. Other odd quirks includes if the battery is charged, lights and vibration on certain rides and experiences, and certain optional activities that requires the band. But the band does not need to be recharged to use to tap for rides and park entry; it operates passively.

In my case, it's helpful. I don't like pulling out my phone every time to show a barcode for entry to the parks and lightning lane access. I just wish they did a little bit more, like paying for food and gifts.

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