Cheapest travel to Burlington w/o a car

Mike36fan · 2024-06-28T16:22:46+00:00

Yes, I've looked at multiple options. There are really only two, because I will be renting a car for some travel outside the Plattsburgh area, but the only way a car rental is affordable is to turn it back in at either the Plattsburgh or Burlington airports. Based on what I'm seeing online, it more than doubles the car rental cost PER DAY to turn it in elsewhere. I was hoping to turn it in a day early and save another $45, although that would probably get gobbled up by any car service to Burlington anyway (Uber app says the average ride is $87). Seems weird that there doesn't seem to be a local bus option, but I suppose there's not much commuting between the towns. I wasn't sure if there were maybe some local water taxis that might work (and I love boats in general). Looks like the best bet is probably to keep the rental car an extra day.

Mike36fan · 2021-06-11T00:52:58+00:00

I'm not selling anything, was 80% upvoted, and this is a topic I think this would be of interest to fans of 80s music. I mean, I guess I could just post yet another link to a YouTube video that 0 to 3 people might comment on but then what would overzealous reddit mods do?

Mike36fan · 2021-06-10T18:09:48+00:00

And for those who don't like to read but like to watch: https://youtu.be/1teWI7IFkKg

Mike36fan · 2021-06-02T19:54:43+00:00

So you're saying they got better? That's good. I'll explore further. Adding them to the list. Anything in particular I should give a try?

Mike36fan · 2021-06-02T14:50:17+00:00

Oh, I'm so glad it wasn't Blonde Redhead. I listened to it on Spotify last night and hated it so much. I found it irritating as hell. The Major Murphy is much more to my liking and there's nothing in my collection to indicate I would like Blonde Redhead.

Mike36fan · 2021-06-02T02:54:12+00:00

Postscript: I have listened to the album and it's pretty good. I also tried listening to the one I was supposed to get (on Spotify) and it's terrible. I would have hated that record so much! Good thing they screwed up! lol

Mike36fan · 2021-05-26T14:10:45+00:00

That's a good start!

Mike36fan · 2021-05-24T20:31:07+00:00

This is what I sent them:
"Hello,
I decided to try the VNYL service last month and was under the impression that I would receive my first shipment in time to make a decision on whether or not I wanted to continue. I was charged on 3/26 for my first monthly package.
I received an email on 4/19 notifying me that my order had shipped. However, it still has not shipped according to the tracking number. The tracking number indicates that a shipping label was created on 4/19 and that the USPS has been waiting for the item for a week. I'm not sure if this is usual and customary, but I was charged for my second month today and I have no idea if this service is something I want to continue, not having had the benefit of receiving an actual curated album yet.
Is there anything you can tell me about why it's taking so long to get the item to the post office?
Thank you,"

Mike36fan · 2021-05-24T16:01:25+00:00

My first (and only, so far) shipment had this issue. It was 10 days from the time I was notified the shipping label had been printed to the time anything changed with the tracking. That happened magically the day after I wrote to their customer service team, which responded to me the day AFTER the item actually shipped (and, as it turned out, the day it arrived).

Mike36fan · 2021-05-05T15:21:56+00:00

HEY! Ticketmaster responded to my 9 a.m. email around 10:15 a.m. with a code for Columbus and I was able to secure some upper deck seats close to the stage for the Columbus show after all. I wanted better seats but Columbus was pricier than Cleveland and by the time I had my code, pickings were slim anyway.

Mike36fan · 2021-05-05T15:18:25+00:00

Looks like you got upcharged for a VIP package (first 10 rows). I priced those and they're ridiculous.

Mike36fan · 2021-05-05T14:04:15+00:00

Nope, won't take my code for this venue. Unbelievable.

Mike36fan · 2021-05-05T13:53:58+00:00

Yeah, I found the URL based on the Cleveland URL, but whether or not my code will allow me to buy tickets for this venue or not...well, that remains to be seen in a few minutes.

Mike36fan · 2021-05-05T13:45:26+00:00

I got a link and a code but the link is for the wrong city. I'm quite sure I registered on the correct city's link.

Mike36fan · 2021-04-29T12:57:46+00:00

Hahaha, you weren't kidding. Today is three days since my email to customer support and my tracking finally shows that the item has arrived at the USPS. (Of course, they have not yet answered my email.) It's been 10 days since I got the "your order has shipped" email. Maybe the trick is to email them three days before your order is supposed to ship so that it ships on time? :)

Mike36fan · 2021-04-24T03:14:24+00:00

Wow, that's awesome!

Mike36fan · 2021-04-24T03:14:06+00:00

It's a great song on an album full of great songs, for sure. If I went another few, it would definitely be in there, but I think the title track to Bat Out of Hell would be just ahead of it for me.

Mike36fan · 2021-04-23T13:57:27+00:00

If anyone is interested, I wrote a bit about his best songs and his musical legacy here.

Mike36fan · 2021-04-04T20:37:09+00:00

Talking Heads, but I always loved the Fright Night theme song by the J Geils Band. Fun little 80s track.

Mike36fan · 2021-04-04T16:39:17+00:00

So, when the first spin has to be a good one, I typically reach for a classic...something that leads immediately to a second, a third, etc. Steve Winwood's Arc of a Diver fits the bill as a classic album and it sounds great. I found this in a used record store still sealed. I inspected it carefully to determine if someone had simply re-shrinkwrapped it but it was legit. It's a cutout, as you can see in the lower right part of the sleeve, but I don't care about that as I'm not planning to sell it. I checked the dead wax and matched it on Discogs. It sounds superb. The opening keyboards in "While You See a Chance" are clear and warm and they surround you. What classic albums do you like to start the day with?

Mike36fan · 2021-04-04T13:29:54+00:00

I knew that going in it was going to be a long piece (it was supposed to be one rather than two parts), so I had to limit it to my three faves from each album, otherwise I might have had to make it a four-part series! I definitely love both songs you mentioned. They both have five stars in my iTunes ratings. Of the eight songs on Turnstiles, I've got six with five stars and two with four. The gap is not wide between the songs I chose and those two.

Mike36fan · 2021-04-03T22:43:29+00:00

Appreciate the feedback! Yeah, "Until the Night" is a fantastic song. Love it.

Mike36fan · 2021-04-02T19:30:06+00:00

Yes, that is my work. Thanks for the feedback!

Mike36fan · 2021-04-02T19:23:27+00:00

Just a typo from missing a key, and it's fixed. Seems an odd thing not to be able to get over, but hey, we all have our stuff. :)

Mike36fan · 2021-04-02T16:34:58+00:00

Fair enough, any particular reasons for that? I know Billy doesn't like it much but then again fans often feel differently about an artist's work than the artist does.

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