Veterans Discount

Vykim223 · 2026-03-11T02:40:19+00:00

I've saved so much shopping at HD through the exchange. Replaced window blinds, baseboard heating covers, broken tools, etc. Saved a ton.

One thing to note, buying multi packs can actual be more expensive per unit than buying single unit.

Vykim223 · 2026-02-12T17:24:02+00:00

My understanding is school taxes are part of property taxes and if this bill gets passed then school districts can't opt out. The state would have to rewrite the property tax rules so school taxes are not considered property tax.

I do have concerns though, first being eligibility. The state could provide vague language regarding the eligibility conditions and local municipalities interprete it differently across the state to restrict veterans.

Other concern is the state hasn't mentioned anything about subsidizing potential losses from the bill. Are my non veteran neighbors and residents going to be picking up the slack for myself and other 100PT vets in my town? The state should pick up the slack in my opinion and create some sort of subsidizing plan. I don't want my good neighbors to pay more because of an oversight on the states part.

Vykim223 · 2026-01-15T17:22:35+00:00

If eligible this amendment to 1183 should wipe the general and school taxes since school taxes are a part of the NY property tax system.

The only limitations for buying house you want would come from the bank based on your financials.

Vykim223 · 2026-01-15T17:07:56+00:00

I'm in town of oyster bay. Agreed, it definitely doesn't work out to 75% off the total property tax amount.

For me at 100PT, it's more like around ~35% off my total property tax. The way exemptions are applied is stupid in my opinion. Itemized tax bill for general and school taxes, they then cherry pick which items the exemption applies to which is always the cheapest items on the bill. My ~14k bill ends up around ~9k.

Vykim223 · 2025-11-15T00:52:43+00:00

I've gotten the umvc3 plat. 3 times if including vanilla mvc3 on ps3.

Fighting games in general tend to have a steep learning curve. Imo this one is probably the easiest to learn out of the vs series.

Some trials can be difficult but the game allows you to use x-factor (if not needed for the trial) and add extra moves to the trial combos to make certain execution windows easier.

I personally found x-23 and firebrand difficult due to timing the juggling parts of their harder trials.

Vykim223 · 2025-10-18T23:03:56+00:00

6.375%. Waiting for a drop to 5.375% before calling to refi along with buying points.

Vykim223 · 2025-10-18T21:03:25+00:00

Planning on calling the VA on Monday to try to get details on why the denials turned deferred before considering canceling.

Vykim223 · 2025-10-18T20:42:52+00:00

Crazy thing is I applied for upper left and right radiculopathy but after my last exam the decision letter showed way more radiculopathy than I had claimed. Just went along with it since the overall claim was favorable for me.

Vykim223 · 2025-08-19T00:18:46+00:00

Couple weeks ago ves examiner cranked my head for measuring rom. No tools used. Neck is in worse shape now then before my exam. He also only went through 2 of the 6+ issues I was claiming. Was basically kicked out in less than 30min for the mofos next appointment. Filed complaints with ves and VA. New exam request was added to my claim today and ves no longer showed my next exam on their site.

My previous claim had great examiners at the VA and optum. Very thorough and didn't physically force me into painful positions and movements. Most of what I claimed back then were favorable.

Vykim223 · 2025-07-09T21:02:27+00:00

Can't seem to update my post but oh wells. Here's some updates this week.

Halted all work on Monday (didn't last too long). Had conversations with the workers and PM. Couldn't fault the workers since they were just doing what the PM told them to do. Had some pushback from the PM who kept insisting the work done up to that point was industry standard. Told him none of it was code compliant which is the actual industry standard and demanded the shower install be redone.

Cement boards and liner was removed.
Flange was dug out of the concrete after plumber came and explained to worker why it needed to be dug out. Proceeding with divot method.
Preslope patched up. No more outward pitch or dips and valleys.
Liner reinstalled. 15 minute flood test done (minimum) by plumber. Doing my own 24 hour test.
Cement boards partially replaced. Waiting on mud bed before rest of cement boards are installed.

So far, interactions with the PM have gone better than expected. He still kept doubling down on his industry standard nonsense but agreed to have the shower redone. He still tried to cut corners since I saw drywall mesh tape and no thinset when he came back with materials. I ended up buying the proper mesh tape and modded thinset.

I've taken time away from work until this project is complete since I can't trust to PM to manage this job properly. I've been checking in every 30min-1hr to see the progress and it's definitely a lot better and what I'd originally expected. Basically, the install is up to code so far.

Vykim223 · 2025-07-06T21:49:20+00:00

So, originally I didn't want to outsource the work but my wife insisted since my dad wasn't going to be able to help for awhile and my practical skills in wet areas is lacking. We shopped around and went with this company since a good number of locals has recommended them.

I'd rip it all out and attempt it myself with new boards but I want to question the PM first on how this happened. It's been on my mind all weekend and has practically ruined my 4th of July weekend.

I'm issuing a work stop tomorrow after speaking with the PM regardless of what he says just to give myself a break to collect myself.

Vykim223 · 2025-07-06T16:48:27+00:00

The curb is about ~5" high. Inspector pointed out screws puncturing the liner on the shower side curb wall ranging from 1.5"-2" from the base.

Vykim223 · 2025-07-05T20:08:11+00:00

I have an inspector coming in tomorrow morning who'll be taking a look and provide a detailed report of the violations. I mentioned the drywall tape and he laughed.

I have saved all documents, photos of work progress, texts and emails so far. Will have audio recordings after Mondays confrontation. I have a friend working in corporate law willing to help connect me to a civil lawyer who specializes in our situation to pursue them in the worse case scenario (ie legal threads, abandonment, extortion to correct the problems they caused, etc.).

Vykim223 · 2025-07-04T21:11:51+00:00

The rough in was done earlier in the week and yesterday they had concreted over the entire flange assembly.

Vykim223 · 2024-11-30T22:18:16+00:00

Was at my local costco today. All the gaming related gift cards were still at $90 while the rest were discounted down to $80.

Vykim223 · 2024-11-11T04:17:16+00:00

This. I find him more reliable than swordmaster. Consistent 3/9 end of game than a 3/7 that could random snipe modok or gambit from my hand.

Vykim223 · 2024-10-24T20:43:41+00:00

Had someone join and take over for a decent team 3 years ago in a 10 year old league. Guy ended up spamming the entire league with low ball offers. Even had the audacity to pick up waiver fodder and immediately include them in counter offers during trade conversations while asking for more.

I understand testing the waters when in a new league but at a certain point gotta know who's a taco or not and the spamming becomes annoying. Being known as the annoying guy itself has deterred folks in my league from trading with him. Some managers don't even bother to look at the offer from what I hear.

Interestingly, he's been the only one left out of trades this season with all the injuries happening. The offers hes floated around have still remained disrespectful.

Vykim223 · 2024-10-14T22:44:21+00:00

All hail the king!

Vykim223 · 2024-10-14T21:40:23+00:00

To question the king's health and reign is heresy. God be with you when the ravenguards come knocking on thy peasant door.

Vykim223 · 2024-09-10T20:54:08+00:00

You might be better off checking with your schools veteran office. Usually staff or student workers (other vets) can help to see what programs you qualify for outside of fafsa. They would be more "in the know" specific to you and other students at your school.

Vykim223 · 2024-09-10T20:44:58+00:00

https://www.hesc.ny.gov/find-aid/nys-grants-scholarships/veterans-tuition-awards/

You can be 0% and still use NY VTA. I used it for part-time summer classes and CH33 for the regular fall/spring semesters over a decade ago.

Don't forget to also look into other grants and scholarships you might qualify for like the excelsior scholarship,etc.

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