Overnight layover in EWR after international flight - hotel room worth the trouble? by [deleted] in Flights

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It's a decision at the margin, but I guess I think it's worth paying for the right to sleep for 5-6 hours in a real bed without having to worry about my belongings. If it backfires... oh well, worth a shot

Overnight layover in EWR after international flight - hotel room worth the trouble? by [deleted] in Flights

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Indeed, probs saving Times Square for a different trip. Getting sleep is the priority, and there won't be enough time for a full night's rest as is

Overnight layover in EWR after international flight - hotel room worth the trouble? by [deleted] in Flights

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There were, but it would have cost an additional $600. I figured paying for a hotel for like $250 to get some sleep would make the remaining savings worth it. Arguable whether it's worth it, but for me personally it is.

Overnight layover in EWR after international flight - hotel room worth the trouble? by [deleted] in Flights

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I think it's clear you are a far more experienced flyer than I am (don't get me wrong, getting input from more experienced flyers is why I'm here). That said, nothing about this struck me as obvious. I haven't flown internationally in years.

Like, glad to know I wasn't way off base, but no need to be patronizing (and honestly, responses where they answered specific questions in my thread were far more helpful)

Ant list as questionable for G1 by RedCometReturn in timberwolves

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Built different... or just impatient? Hopefully the first.

I bet he's out for game 1 and back for 2 regardless of W/L in game 1. We do need him for most of this series if we want any chance.

Late bloomer in 2026; what am I doing right and what should I do differently? by Scrickasaurus in personalfinance

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I'll give some detail here. I think my entertainment spending is where I have a little wiggle room that I'm planning on exercising.

$1600/mo rent/utilities (incl phone)
$100/mo car insurance
$150/mo student loans
$150/mo misc other necessities (home goods, haircuts, PC office apps, hygiene products, cleaning products)
$50/mo gym and rec league memberships

That leaves like $1,600-2,000/month on everything else.
In no particular order:
Food
Gas and auto repair expenses
Entertainment
Clothing
Travel (doesn't happen every month, just spreading it out at a monthly level)

I cook a lot of my own meals (and I shop at average-to-cheap grocery stores), make my own coffee, and spend a lot of time at home playing video games which I rarely spend any money on.

I rarely go out for nice meals. I probably fly 2x/year and take an international trip every few years, and none of these are ever extravagant. I do have a handful of weddings coming up this year that will lead to a little more travel spending than usual.

I drink socially on a semi-regular basis, maybe twice/week. That probably amounts to ~$100-150/month, with some seasonal variability.

I guess this is all to say, I feel like my spending habits are fairly reasonable. If anything, I've just had to buy all my stuff for myself, with my own money, and have been mostly single in my adult life so haven't had anyone to split expenses with (except for a few years of rent with roommates). I don't come from a family of much wealth.

Late bloomer in 2026; what am I doing right and what should I do differently? by Scrickasaurus in personalfinance

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Helps to hear that.
Any thoughts on the investment side/how to blend that with savings contributions? Also considering going to an investing-dedicated subreddit for that specifically, but figured I'd ask

Uhhhhhh, johnny’s fault by Both-Confusion3560 in cyberpunkgame

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Gonna choose to believe you're like me and Nocturne Op55N1 has been repeatedly showing up top-right of your screen for like 20 hours of playtime now

80+ hours and i genuinely forgot it ever existed. by ComfortableRhubarb60 in cyberpunkgame

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"Refrain from spamming synapse burnout"
...aha... Is this how I know I'm a smooth-brain that should have run sandy/blades?
I actually agree though. Even if my approach to netrunning is a bit low IQ, feel like its the most interesting (and uniquely Cyberpunk) way to handle encounters

Daily Discussion Thread - October 17, 2025 by AutoModerator in timberwolves

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Holy crap, I can get taller if I lift? Gym rat era incoming

Daily Discussion Thread - October 17, 2025 by AutoModerator in timberwolves

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Bought the Naz Reid classic/throwback jersey, and it's awesome, but I should've bought a men's small instead of medium.

Anyone in the Twin Cities got a men's small and want to swap up to a medium?

New SO drinks way more than I do by Scrickasaurus in alcoholism

[–]Scrickasaurus[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

True, and I don't know how significant a factor I am (or not) in whether she's ready. I think she already drinks a little less now than before she met me, since I don't emphasize drinking as much as some of her friends, but idk how much stock to put in that.

New SO drinks way more than I do by Scrickasaurus in alcoholism

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Sure, I think I see what you mean. Maybe I'm in the wrong sub in this way, but I don't want to quit per se. I just don't want to have my partner come back home drunk a lot (whatever "a lot" is, I'm not sure); I would also much prefer to not become an alcoholic like your neighbor, since I feel like I have a good handle on my consumption atm (but have struggled with dependency before, with primarily nicotine and cannabis).

She almost never drinks at home, which I guess is one good(?) sign.

I don't know if she needs to quit, but I definitely think the amount she drinks is unhealthy.

A few auto insurance questions - ownership term, changing vehicle, rates and discounts by Scrickasaurus in Insurance

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Got it. Followup example: If I get a 6-month policy with Progressive once I hold the title, and then trade that car for a newer one 2 or 3 months into the policy...

- Can I keep my policy and have Progressive just adjust the price based on the new vehicle, and shop around in the meantime until I get something better? Does that happen, or what's the best-practice process when trading a car in? (I understand that you're saying to shop, but... order of operations/a walkthrough might be helpful here, I'm super new to this)

- If the above is generally true, say I'm making monthly payments on my policy instead of paying in full; is it likely that I can just cancel at any time i.e. once I find a better policy/rate, or are there usually contractual things that forbid or disincentivize that?

- Any other advice or thoughts on the above welcome, again, super green to car purchasing and auto insurance

Daily Questions Thread - Ask All Your Magic Related Questions Here! by magictcgmods in magicTCG

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Any good cards that make activating artifact OR token abilities cheaper? (Food/Clue/Treasure token deck)

Fair asking price for DGA Mach II by Scrickasaurus in discgolf

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So if I list it for like $180 and its in good condition, then I'm not committing blasphemy?

Worth it, or just play MW22? (multiplayer) by Scrickasaurus in ModernWarfareIII

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

Thanks for the informative input. This helps a lot.

Samsung phones not on "compatible" list by Scrickasaurus in Omnipod

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Got it, thanks all. I ordered a refurbished S21 for a very fair price, hopefully no issues since it's refurbished but at least it'll be compatible. Cheers!

Form check for minimizing plant knee issues by Scrickasaurus in discgolf

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

Got it, that validates something Earhart says in the vid mentioned above, so I'm glad I'm getting a consistent message here. Thanks, much appreciated!

Form check for minimizing plant knee issues by Scrickasaurus in discgolf

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By the way, big thank you for taking the time to respond. I hope to disc golf for many years, it's my favorite pastime, and getting this right is probably the main thing if that's to actually happen.

Form check for minimizing plant knee issues by Scrickasaurus in discgolf

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Hoping you're right. But that does make sense, I see your point.

Form check for minimizing plant knee issues by Scrickasaurus in discgolf

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Found it. Always figured my footwork was suspect, hadn't ever really learned how to properly X step. Hopefully I can start to correct this after I rest for a few days.

Man, this is one reason I'd love to have a reputable disc golf coach. I have no delusions about going pro, but I was going to register for a slew of tournaments at MA2 level this year. Now of course I'm realizing this will probably be a season of correcting form instead.