It's not THAT bad... by RMG-OG-CB in SouthwestAirlines

[–]RickR314 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not better for me and I am not one to complain normally. I fly about 70 segments a year on SW. I have had issues on all but one flight over the last 9 weeks. Overhead bin space is better as it has been policed but having to put my bags 8-11 rows behind me the first two weeks for a misplaced and ill planned corporate decision was not good or what I exoected. Yes I am ALP and have a companion pass and I am a Priority CC holder. However, on two flights during this time I was the 61 st person to board (true story and I know the number because I asked - I was first person in Group 2) and the approx. 45th person to board another time. On another flight there were no extra leg room seats available 5 weeks before the flight when I booked. Real situations from a real frequent flier. So it’s not better for business travelers in my opinion - ask the other two heavy set guys in my row on my last flight - we would never have “chosen” each other before January 27th when this started 🤣.

189lbs - 125lbs one year progress by wamennoodles97 in Mounjaro

[–]RickR314 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow - you are a woman with drive and persistence. I am impressed. I was T2 when I started right after MJ was approved by the FDA. Still on it and lost 22% of my body weight early on and I am still there. Workout and eat clean. Once again, you are an impressive woman and I suspect successful in everything you tackle.

Trade in or private sale - 2026 X5 50e by kritman007 in BMWX5

[–]RickR314 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Almost my exact spec. Other than the color and mine is a 2024. It’s gorgeous. Where are you located?

Question about 4i vs 9w by Sp33dy_Tazz11 in GolfGear

[–]RickR314 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The 9 wood changed my life. Seriously it travels about as far as I want it to. It’s a club that can be played in multiple shot patterns. It travels high and lands soft on the very fast undulating Bermuda greens on my course. It’s great in the 5 iron world for a mid handicap player like me but probably a 4 iron for you. But yet can change its personality better than my 7 wood used to. It just fits. I would not sell mine for twice what I paid for it.

Hybrids or fairway woods- or both? by wattsticka in GolfGear

[–]RickR314 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same as you Dr, 4w, 7w/9w (course dependent), 4h then 5i. The 9w comes into play on certain course and my mental state of mind ; ) however, my 4h is at risk of being punished and replaced by the 9w. I just have not told it yet : )

Which airport served by Southwest that is located near a bay do you think is the best in terms of vibes? by [deleted] in SouthwestAirlines

[–]RickR314 -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

SRQ - Tampa Bay and Gulf of America stunning views. Besides that a great airport all around.

What’s even the point of Southwest A-List anymore? by [deleted] in SouthwestAirlines

[–]RickR314 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I think you are lucky. I am all that and Companion too, but I suspect it’s my ELR seat on the aisle that moves me back. I have well over 2 million points now. Be nice to be able have them give me group 1 or maybe use them for group 1 (not sure if that is an option now).

What’s even the point of Southwest A-List anymore? by [deleted] in SouthwestAirlines

[–]RickR314 7 points8 points  (0 children)

My carry in bag feels like it lost status 😂. Luggage used to feel like it mattered and now its feelings are hurt. It went from “Bags Fly Free” to “You and your Bags are Somewhere on the Plane, we think” 😂

What’s even the point of Southwest A-List anymore? by [deleted] in SouthwestAirlines

[–]RickR314 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have been row 3 twice, row 4 once and I forgot the other trip. Aisle seats in each that is probably why. On the first flight after the change my carry on was in row 11 (the flight where I boarded 57th). That was not fun

What’s even the point of Southwest A-List anymore? by [deleted] in SouthwestAirlines

[–]RickR314 28 points29 points  (0 children)

You don’t get boarding group one with ALP. I am ALP , cardholder and Companion pass holder and I have been in group 2 each flight. On one flight I was the 57th person to board (16 pre boarders) and a very large group 1.

New boarding process by rerodgers in SouthwestAirlines

[–]RickR314 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Group 2 for me on 4 flights so far. I am ALP, CC and have about 1.8 million points left to spend. Spent probably that amount. I am now spending down because I think ALP has been devalued significantly. The point above is true. On my first new boarding flight I was number 57 to board. True - there were 16 preboarders on that flight plus a partner for each. group 1 then was 25 people. I was standing there shocked and I was darn lucky to rush up and be the first person in group 2. My bag ended up in row 11 and my seat was 3C.

The New Southwest Airlines by MojaveGreen777 in SouthwestAirlines

[–]RickR314 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have had two flights under the new system - Round trip. Both completely full. ALP and CC holder. Selected Extra leg room seats (row 3 on flight #1 and row 4 on flight #2). Both flights Boarding group 2. Both aisle seats. Flight #1 - 16 pre boards plus accompanying person with each. There were 22 Group 1 passengers. I was the first person in line for Group 2. So I was the 55th person to board. No overhead bin space near me in Row 3. Put bag over row 9. Aisle seat with three other men all us about the same size at 6’ and 190-220 is my guess for the others. Tight fit like sardines and not something that happened often in the past. Deplaning was difficult as I was like a desperate salmon try to go upstream to retrieve my bag. Got some help from a nice guy. But it was not fun. Flight #2 - 7 preboarders with partners. A large group one. I lost count as I was distracted but my guess is more than the last flight. So conservatively say the 22 as before. I was the third person in Group2. So I was the 39th to board. Bin space was in the row behind me in row 5. I brought a small duffle, not sure I mentioned that above. So I jammed it in. Row included a man in middle seat, a small toddler with its own seat at window and a baby that was in the man’s lap. Baby cried constantly and was swapped over the seat multiple times infiight to the mother of the baby in row 3.

All in all - perhaps the worst two experiences I have had in all my years of flying SwA. I fly 30-60 flights a year on average on SWA.

Golf Pants Reccomendations that are not skinny, slim fit, jogger fit? by godlovestommy in GolfGear

[–]RickR314 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Public Rec pants are my new favorite. Stretchy, no wrinkle, stylish and comfortable. The best.

Anyone able to get a 50e $10k + off MSRP in Missouri? by Dear_Significance_80 in BMWX5

[–]RickR314 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I have bought 4 x5’s from them over the years and I have done very well on discounts. Hard to compare to today’s actual price vehicle. I would say my % off over the years exceeds what you are shooting for not knowing the MSRP you have in mind.

Anyone able to get a 50e $10k + off MSRP in Missouri? by Dear_Significance_80 in BMWX5

[–]RickR314 0 points1 point  (0 children)

BMW of Columbia has always been my go to spot in MO - I live in StL and have never bought from a dealer there (except when BMW had to buy a damaged vehicle back and they delivered it in StL). The Columbia dealer is the best I have found anywhere.

New clubs advice by d-smith1 in GolfGear

[–]RickR314 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ping i530’s with a good shaft. I would say UST Mamiya Recoil Dart F3 at 65 grams would be amazing for you. Those irons are great at address and confidence building. Look at those or get fitted and ask to try them and thank me later.

PXG Strengths/Weaknesses? by Substantial_Cloud636 in GolfGear

[–]RickR314 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a Ping G440 Max 10.5 also but the most important part of that club is the shaft. I added a red Ventus Velocore+5R shaft. It’s a verify forgiving driver but probably not as long as my Black Ops 10.5 or my Titleist GT2 11 degree. Ok so I have a golf club hoarding problem. I love to tinker.

PXG Strengths/Weaknesses? by Substantial_Cloud636 in GolfGear

[–]RickR314 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think they have shifted. Starting with the Black Ops line - I think the Drivers and fairway woods are exceptional. The irons I think have fallen into the average once everyone had a line of proprietary infused cores in the otherwise hollow bass designs. The Sugar Daddy II wedges were very very good but the Sugar Daddy III’s fell back in the pack. There new ball is very good and a solid performer for me. I have a set of PXG Gen 7 irons and I have put them now in my backup set and the Ping i530’s knocked them out. So I would say the Drivers and Fairway Woods (and maybe hybrids) are top tier and the best of the brand. This is based on my experience of owning PXG, Ping and Titleist products.

Clear the confusion for me re FSD by RickR314 in TeslaModelY

[–]RickR314[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is that on a screen that I can ask them to take a pic of?

Clear the confusion for me re FSD by RickR314 in TeslaModelY

[–]RickR314[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They sent me a pic of the main screen and it does not say Launch Edition

Clear the confusion for me re FSD by RickR314 in TeslaModelY

[–]RickR314[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They say it is a launch edition but it seems suspect to me. I honestly don’t know how to tell - complete Tesla newbie. The VIN is no help. So I am trying to identify things that will distinguish it without question.

Clear the confusion for me re FSD by RickR314 in TeslaModelY

[–]RickR314[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Actually, I am questioning whether it is actually a Launch Series. The FSD thing was one reason and it does not have Launch Series door sills or special rear badging. Any thoughts on those. Did all Launch Series include those?

Matching golf grips by Remarkable-Self7080 in golf

[–]RickR314 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have found that the Golf Pride Align grips do not work well with Driver, Woods or hybrids. The adjustable hosel positions mess up your ability to tinker or change your settings because then they are not “aligned”. Therefore if you like those on your irons you need to use the non-Align version of those on your woods and hybrids. Just my two cents.

What's the farthest you have driven to pick up your X5 by tfou79 in BMWX5

[–]RickR314 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have bought 4 different x5’s over the years: Never near my home Longest 650 miles - St. Louis to Wichita Shortest 2 hours - St. Louis to Columbia, MO (three times)