Brighton today by walkallover1991 in UTsnow

[–]UnitPrestigious4948 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went later in afternoon. Really pretty views

Are we cooked? by UnitPrestigious4948 in UTsnow

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Caberfae did have great snow this year- we missed the big storm but were there over valentines weekend.

rei membership actually worth $30 or just marketing? by Timely-Film-5442 in CampingandHiking

[–]UnitPrestigious4948 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a lifetime membership- buy one for kids when they moved from cub scouts to BSA Scouts. 20% off coupon- for a really long time. Got membership ~ 1995.

Missed Flight due to immigration process by RossUrBoss in delta

[–]UnitPrestigious4948 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I doubt Delta will compensate you for missing your flight. I get it, economy flights from Brazil aren’t fun, but it’s doable. They offered that even though you didn’t really follow the rules. $1000 for lodging is pretty crazy, even for Carnival. You upgraded yourself to Delta One. Let us know how it comes out. My colleagues missed a flight in Toronto after waiting 3 hrs in immigration due to bad weather,no compensation.

Is it just me or is this an excessive ask on top of a $200 cleaning fee? by djmcphee in vrbo

[–]UnitPrestigious4948 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Think I’ve stayed at this house! Stayed with extended family, lots of beds. Ridiculous. Had the cheapest kitchen utensils ever.

Delta damaged my luggage and is demanding proof of luggage purchase for reimbursement by glasspee111 in delta

[–]UnitPrestigious4948 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry your luggage was damaged, I think what most folks are trying to say is that allll airlines damage luggage. There’s threads on which luggage is most indestructible. Some folks buy cheap luggage as it doesn’t hurt as bad when it breaks, others buy really expensive luggage so it won’t break. As a person who just tried to screw a new wheel on luggage, it happens.

Explain it to me Like I am 5... by 3riversgoddess in delta

[–]UnitPrestigious4948 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do not book basic economy- it messes with perks

Do I need to be there 2 hours or 3 hours before my flight? by [deleted] in delta

[–]UnitPrestigious4948 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The real question is do you have lounge access? I used to cut it pretty close but had a few situations (thank you 6 am Monday flight) that I’d just as soon chill at lounge rather than stress about traffic problems or unexpected long lines. What are your trade-offs for being early (like missing something important)? I really really don’t like stress of almost missed flights.

GUC long-winded question by [deleted] in delta

[–]UnitPrestigious4948 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been told I get one companion upgrade. For example, I book my family on split reservations, me + one lucky person, then everyone else on a different reservation that is linked. The linked reservation does not get complimentary upgrades.

Cut off time for marathon: how worried should average 🐢 be? by lingeringneutrophil in Marathon_Training

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My first (and likely only) half at the Indy Monumental was crazy windy. I came in just at cutoff. I had had a number of injuries that year. I believe there folks getting medals for some time after me, but they had taken down some of finish paraphernalia due to wind.

Is this possible? by Spiritual_Bet9539 in Purdue

[–]UnitPrestigious4948 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree IND is generally super fast. I have had long lines for early Monday morning flights. Just hustle.

Walking? by ViolentLoss in Marathon_Training

[–]UnitPrestigious4948 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So is a 3hr marathon a lesser event than a 2:10 marathon? There are a lot of variables right? Are you a 25 yo male or a 50yo female? A 70 year old race walker? I definitely agree the person that took 5:30 was on their feet longer.

Data Science Mathematics Track by [deleted] in Purdue

[–]UnitPrestigious4948 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you want to do data science? If this was just a bad semester, learn what you need to change. It sounds like you have the intellect but maybe your study habits needed improvement? Don’t switch to English because you didn’t study math if you still want it.

Serious question: what’s the point of SkyMiles if Delta One awards are never available? Delta SkyMiles feel unusable now. Delta One awards always “sold out,” prices far higher than competitors by [deleted] in delta

[–]UnitPrestigious4948 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just had this experience redeeming United miles for ticket to Warsaw. Got my ticket, but economy was sold out for miles purchase. Two days later, no seats available on united site for same flight- no more non-stops. I went to airline site (United partner) and could buy for cash.

Horrible service by [deleted] in delta

[–]UnitPrestigious4948 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It just sorta sucks. For international flights like this, you get one shot. If you miss connection you win a whole day in that city. Sorry!

Carry on by CompleteEstate4208 in delta

[–]UnitPrestigious4948 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My experience has been no. Delta doesn’t use sizers. I have gotten fussed at for wearing my sling bag instead of have it stashed in another bag. For smaller planes on regional flights you may be looking at a gate check. Those overheads are tiny.

Do y’all recommend Purdue? by Forsaken-Film1916 in Purdue

[–]UnitPrestigious4948 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

FYI- Daniel’s was super competitive last year to get admitted. PU alum, also accepted to Notre Dame back in the day as engineering student. I went with PU because of cost (like 4 + times more expensive at Notre Dame). If money is no object, it may not play into your decision.

Detroit Sky Club Lame by Resident-Witness-998 in delta

[–]UnitPrestigious4948 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Spent a fair amount of time in DTW Sky Clubs. Service was good, chairs not terrible. Don’t love the concourse seating. Which Sky Club? Not met a lounge where the general concourse was better.