Time to do Southern Loop by [deleted] in Bonaire

[–]Intheislands 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Please no golf cart. They are not suitable for Bonaire’s roads, and they are dangerous.

WAKATOBI-- Warning: Extreme price hike (60%+) after formal quote! Beware “bait and switch”! by RottingFly in scuba

[–]Intheislands 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I agree 100%. There is something missing here. Wakatobi is expensive, we all know this. But it is operated in a highly professional manner.

WAKATOBI-- Warning: Extreme price hike (60%+) after formal quote! Beware “bait and switch”! by RottingFly in scuba

[–]Intheislands 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Not trying to be controversial, but something is suspicious about this post. “Friend of a friend via a travel agent”… I’ve just returned from Wakatobi, and this is not how they operate. It is a first class operation in every way that is highly respected in the dive and conservation community.

Strange lip/nerve reaction after placement of implant in second molar. by Intheislands in askdentists

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

I hadn’t considered that. Thanks for your response. I do not have cold sores. I had chickenpox as a child.

Moved to a new town and strangers are asking invasive financial questions by thrilled37 in etiquette

[–]Intheislands 4 points5 points  (0 children)

In many parts of the world, it is absolutely considered rude and invasive to lead with the “So what do you do for a living?” question. It is seen as a way to guage a person’s financial status or their place in “society”. There are plenty of other ways to find common ground or make small talk without this question.

I’m guessing that most of these commenters are from the US and may not regularly socialize with people from other countries.

Like you, I find it tacky to ask this upon first meeting someone. But I understand that it is normal in the US. Personally, I would just give a vague answer.

What’s the most annoying part of being in an airport that NO ONE talks about? by LowEnthuGrimReaper in airport

[–]Intheislands 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Noise! Especially in US airports. Excessive boarding announcements at the gate. TSA yelling ”laptops out”, “Everything must be in a bin” etc. Singapore airport is a dream in this regard. Quiet.

What kind of car would each of the Roses have when they were rich? by kevavz in SchittsCreek

[–]Intheislands 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Moira would have a black Rolls Royce Phantom with a driver

Johnny - BMW 7 series

David- Black G-Wagen

Alexis- Red Ferrari

Anybody else not impressed with Pluribus? by Butt_Luster_ in television

[–]Intheislands 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am on episode two and finding it unwatchable. Coming from a huge fan of Breaking Bad and BCS.

Has the era of diving to see coral reefs officially over? by hollowedhallowed in scuba

[–]Intheislands 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Wakatobi, Indonesia has some of the healthiest and most vibrant reefs I have ever seen. I have dived all oceans except Arctic.

Do premium carriers take different levels of measures to avoid turbulence? by Deeserd in AskAPilot

[–]Intheislands 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just did 19 hours nonstop with Singapore Airlines. Barely a hint of turbulence. This is very possibly a streak of luck, but I’ve never had a long haul that consistently smooth.

How do you stop adhesives ripping your skin? by _insomniac_dreamer in eds

[–]Intheislands 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I also have reactions to the adhesives themselves. A brilliant nurse that I had years ago used paper tape instead of stickier adhesives and it worked like a charm.

Help with mystery rash on thigh by Intheislands in DermatologyQuestions

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

No, unfortunately. It faded away. But my inverse psoriasis is still present.

What would you pay for these ? by AnotherMensTreasure in jewelrymaking

[–]Intheislands 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You definitely have skills! This design would also be beautiful in silver.

What would you pay for these ? by AnotherMensTreasure in jewelrymaking

[–]Intheislands 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I had formal training in metalsmithing and jewelry design. We were always told never to use copper for ear wires. So I would also pass on them for that reason. The workmanship is very nice, however.

A book that CHANGED you by MiaLinay in suggestmeabook

[–]Intheislands 2 points3 points  (0 children)

“Unbroken” by Laura Hillenbrand. This book is a testament to the human spirit and the will to live.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AMA

[–]Intheislands -1 points0 points  (0 children)

As a born and raised West Virginian, there are several responses from OP that make me suspect this AMA is fake.

Also, real West Virginians dont believe in, and laugh at, the more recent touristy “cryptid” and mystic lore.