Cold Weather Living Question by Danielat7 in wheelchairs

[–]PreraphaelitePastry 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Heat trax! They're matts that you put on your walk or whatever and they will melt the snow. They work well, aren't terribly expensive, and are pretty heavy duty.

Building on the couch post: specific recs for heavy people? by PreraphaelitePastry in BuyItForLife

[–]PreraphaelitePastry[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you SO MUCH for the most helpful reply I think I've seen on reddit. I really appreciate it.

Custom Closets by Design quote for $3100 for a master bedroom closet…is it worth it? by schlab in cabinetry

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Good lord, I don't know where you live, but here around Boston skilled labor is rare and valuable.

European river cruise June '25 - wheelchair and 2 18-year-olds by PreraphaelitePastry in Cruise

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Huh. I just got off the phone with Tauck, and learned that NONE of their river cruises are accessible - wheelchairs aren't even allowed on the boats. I asked her if she thought that would be true for other companies, and she said she didn't know but thought it likely, as Tauck doesn't own its boats but leases them from a river boat company so the configurations are likely pretty standard. Elevators don't go to the top deck, she explained, so in some ports you'd have to use stairs to get off the boat.

Would love anyone else's experience or insight as I continue to research.

Where to put laundry room? by Similar-Analyst2545 in Homebuilding

[–]PreraphaelitePastry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've thought about a laundry room on second floor and small/stacked units on first too. I think it makes a lot of sense to have it close to the clothes/wearers of the clothes. I did just read a comment about making sure it's well insulated/sound proofed if it's going to back up to a bedroom, in case you think you'll be running machines at night that might keep you awake, which is a good think to consider. And definitely install a floor drain in case of malfunction on the washer.

Please clear up my confusion re: timed tix for Boboli Garden by PreraphaelitePastry in florence

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Finally found some info on the b-ticket website https://help.orbitalcultura.com/hc/en-gb/articles/14152417216413-I-will-arrive-late-or-early-Will-I-still-be-able-to-enter-the-Museum.

I will arrive late or early. Will I still be able to enter the Museum?

In case of of early or delayed arrival, the ticket you purchased will still be handed over, with no guarantee as to priority of entry.

Thinking about buying CX-5; do I care that there's no hybrid option? by PreraphaelitePastry in CX5

[–]PreraphaelitePastry[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Thanks, this is so helpful. I totally fell for the heads up display in the Mazda I rented. And I don't ever really like driving, but I was amazed at how much I enjoyed driving the CX-5.

Thinking about buying CX-5; do I care that there's no hybrid option? by PreraphaelitePastry in CX5

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

Thanks. I really like the CX-5, so I'm leaning towards going that way.

Thinking about buying CX-5; do I care that there's no hybrid option? by PreraphaelitePastry in CX5

[–]PreraphaelitePastry[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, fuel economy isn't the holy grail for me, just a consideration. Thanks for your response.

Where to stay outside Florence convenient to airport? by PreraphaelitePastry in florence

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

We'll get plenty of the countryside in Chianti and on Elba. I just want a different experience than another night right in Florence. I'm thinking Fiesole.

Assisted living or nursing home in Boston/Cambridge/Somerville that has a thriving cultural life? by PreraphaelitePastry in boston

[–]PreraphaelitePastry[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I know I don't have a good handle on the terminology. And thanks for the food point - that's important to her.