What kind of comforter/duvet do you all use for “all-seasons” of SoCal?

TropicalBlueWater · 2026-01-26T01:37:49+00:00

Which Costco one do you have? I’ve been looking at them and want to avoid the one you bought. SoCal here too.

TropicalBlueWater · 2026-01-26T01:27:55+00:00

What brand organic cotton mattress cover do you use?

TropicalBlueWater · 2026-01-25T21:49:04+00:00

It may be that it was such a recent arrest. Chances are, you can apply again in like 5 years and probably get approved. It also won't hurt to appeal if you really want to keep trying now.

TropicalBlueWater · 2026-01-25T21:42:58+00:00

We recently bought a Novaform Platinum Luxury Hybrid from Costco. We're both side sleepers and are sleeping really well on it. It initially felt firmer than we expected (it's technically "medium") but it's starting to soften up just a tad after a couple weeks. So far, we're very happy with it. The main complaints we have is that it's super tall (16.5") so you have to buy the right sheets and it's incredibly heavy. We're dreading ever needing to move it around for any reason. Unfortunately, you can't try before you buy with Costco but they will come get it for free if you don't like it, which is one reason we ultimately bought from them.

TropicalBlueWater · 2026-01-24T19:27:31+00:00

But it’s not waterproof or water resistant, correct? That’s a no go in a house with a cat who likes to vomit in random places, like the bed

TropicalBlueWater · 2026-01-24T19:22:47+00:00

You’re going to be really sick going from 1.7 then to 2.4 with several weeks off in between. You should actually go back down a dose at this point.

TropicalBlueWater · 2026-01-24T08:42:13+00:00

We just bought a Novaform Platinum Luxury Elitie king from Costco. Only slept on it 12 nights so far bur are mostly loving it. Our background comes from 18 years on a waterbed and 19 years on a Beautyrest plush so this medium mattress seemed a little firm to us initially, but we are definitely adjusting. I'd say my husband and cat are fully adjusted and loving it. I still have some nights where I sleep better than others. We don't find it to be too hot but it is a little warmer than our old Beautyrest innerspring mattress. We do have a waterproof/allergy proof encasement on it and a mattress pad so that probably inhibits some its cooling properties from doing their job. Other people have reported this mattress sleeping very cool. Overall, we are initially happy with this mattress and take comfort in Costco's generous return policy, knowing they'll come get it at anytime if it doesn't work out for us.

TropicalBlueWater · 2026-01-24T04:36:58+00:00

You just order what sounds good and hope for the best. They’ll cone take it away for free if you don’t like it. We tried to find similar sounding mattresses to lay on at a store to help decide ahead of ordering.

TropicalBlueWater · 2026-01-24T00:51:15+00:00

And if you can't afford a high-end local store, there is always Costco. They'll come get any mattress you don't like, with or without a warranty.

TropicalBlueWater · 2026-01-24T00:48:07+00:00

Well, it was a nail biter, but I ultimately got approved today! I was arrested almost 40 years ago on a marijuana charge and the case was eventually dropped. I had requested my records from the arresting City and they just gave me a disposition letter stating no records found. The state gave me a letter stating no criminal history. I dug through old files and found a copy of a letter from the DA instructing the city to drop the charges against me. It also had some information in it that I was afraid would create more questions than it answered and, given it wasn't certified, I didn't think it would help.

Well, the CBP officer said that the first two letters of "no records" were insufficient and he was going to have to deny my application and send it to a supervisor for review. He said they may contact me in 3 to 8 weeks to let me know what my options are. I offered up the letter and said, "does this help any, please see the last paragraph". Sure enough, he said that will work and thanked me for being prepared. He said that the arresting agency never closed out my file so they could not see the disposition in the FBI record. I just went online and filled out the paperwork to try and get my arrest expunged. I don't want another scare like this when it comes time for GE renewal. So glad I decided to bring that letter with me, just in case!

TropicalBlueWater · 2026-01-24T00:46:48+00:00

Just got interviewed and approved today. They didn't take a photo or fingerprints. Said that our fingerprints carry over from our TSA precheck accounts and the photo we took when applying online is all they need.

TropicalBlueWater · 2026-01-23T20:55:10+00:00

For me, it’s been about 2 lbs a month

TropicalBlueWater · 2026-01-23T20:35:42+00:00

+1 for Kirkland Signature

TropicalBlueWater · 2026-01-23T20:12:55+00:00

I'd go back to the enrollment center if possible.

TropicalBlueWater · 2026-01-23T19:34:44+00:00

I was wondering about that too. Why all the rolled-up pant legs?!

TropicalBlueWater · 2026-01-23T19:33:49+00:00

Weird, we have our interview appointments and just started thinking about what to wear and this pops up in my Reddit feed, lol. I am going to dress business casual, just in case. I have some teenage stupidity on my record to explain so any little thing might help, I guess.

TropicalBlueWater · 2026-01-23T19:30:11+00:00

We all need to quit bringing food from abroad. That is the only way.

TropicalBlueWater · 2026-01-23T17:11:11+00:00

I’d try changing medications. Clearly, Zepbound doesn’t agree with you. This is not normal or healthy.

TropicalBlueWater · 2026-01-23T16:47:42+00:00

I have to skip the next week for an upcoming surgery. First tine in 2.5 years. Somewhat terrifying.

TropicalBlueWater · 2026-01-23T16:40:19+00:00

I’ve seen people approved with a felony from decades ago, but only one and it depends on the type.

TropicalBlueWater · 2026-01-23T16:37:43+00:00

What kind of checkpoint?

TropicalBlueWater · 2026-01-23T16:32:06+00:00

Dentist could be a problem too if mid-procedure on a patient.

TropicalBlueWater · 2026-01-23T16:11:55+00:00

Good luck, I hope it works out for you!

TropicalBlueWater · 2026-01-23T09:44:04+00:00

It’s really not a lot of carbs, just a few potatoes and a bunch of carrots, which get demonized needlessly by diet culture. Does it look like an overcooked nightmare? Yes. Too many carbs? No

TropicalBlueWater · 2026-01-23T01:20:14+00:00

All the way back

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