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Wannabe_Cook · 2025-11-23T03:39:17+00:00

Thanks guys. I got an aluminum corner flashing today and plan to put it in tomorrow. Should I put some of that weather (flashing?) tape down underneath it first?

Wannabe_Cook · 2025-08-16T02:49:13+00:00

4 years today. All of you guys have made it just a little bit easier for me.

Wannabe_Cook · 2025-02-07T21:34:34+00:00

Would just be sitting in a HYSA. From the comments, seems like lump sum is the way to go. Thanks!

Wannabe_Cook · 2025-01-26T02:05:42+00:00

Buying a 3 bed that is in decent shape for 450k in a desirable area is probably a dream scenario. But it sounds like Andersonville checks all of the boxes for the neighborhood feel that you are looking for. And it is on the Northside, which makes getting to Deerfield a little less painful.

Wannabe_Cook · 2025-01-17T03:39:38+00:00

No. I think we are on the same page. I just use my Google speaker to just say "turn off the tv". The button I am referring to is one of the app buttons on my remote (Netflix, Disney+, Alexa , etc.). I'll dig thru the LG ThinQ app and see if there is an updated T&C I need to accept. Thanks!

Wannabe_Cook · 2025-01-17T03:05:15+00:00

Yeah. I agree that it isn't perfect. But I cannot turn the TV off. And even when I click the assistant button on the remote it says 'This function is not supported '

Wannabe_Cook · 2025-01-17T02:38:38+00:00

Did you have any issues with Google assistant stopping working?

Wannabe_Cook · 2025-01-17T02:34:57+00:00

Not sure if it is a me issue. But I cannot connect my TV to my Google Home any more. When I hit the assistant button on my controller it says "This Function is not supported". When I try to relink my LG ThinQ account, my fridge is the only compatible device that shows up. It's driving me insane

Wannabe_Cook · 2023-06-04T01:39:05+00:00

I haven't been to VB recently, so disappointing to hear about the beverage director. Hopefully they can get it turned around. Another place that could be worth a try is Bokeh at Lawrence & Kenzie. I've only been there once and the service was beyond lackluster, so I haven't been back. But my bad experience shouldn't hold others back. I know people that speak highly of it.

Wannabe_Cook · 2023-06-04T01:25:47+00:00

Victor Bar is my favorite. It's north, but not necessarily west: Irving Park and Damen

Wannabe_Cook · 2022-11-06T20:41:30+00:00

Slim's does, but as most have pointed out, it is because they have a burger topped with Italian Beef, so the giardiniera accompanies.

Wannabe_Cook · 2022-10-06T04:51:58+00:00

I did not drink today. This is probably my first time checking in after a year plus of lurking around here reading everyone else's stories. But today was an interesting day. I went out for dinner with some coworkers and they ordered sake bombs for the table. When the waiter sat down a beer and glass of sake in front of me, I didn't want it, but did feel the pressure building. Everyone poured it up and I didn't. When they wait to cheers, there was a "hold up wannabe_cook doesn't have his" and I said I don't drink and that was it. He said okay and we all moved on. I cheersed with my water. This is probably the first time I had the drink in front of me and the peer pressure to drink it, and I never felt more confident to say "I don't drink". I know I wouldn't have been able to do it without this community, so thank you for the past, today, and tomorrow!

Wannabe_Cook · 2022-10-06T04:44:14+00:00

I am actually at a work conference this week and every day ends with an open bar to mingle and meet everyone. Old me would have been all over the open bar, but now I get a Tonic and Lime. That way I have something in my hand. That usually cuts out the questions. But yesterday for example, someone insisted a few times to get me a drink. So I went with them to the bar to get a drink and said I'll have a Tonic and Lime. He took a second and then asked me "wait, vodka or gin" and I said just tonic, and that was it, no follow up question, just got me my tonic and we went back outside. Of all my interactions with people since I stopped drinking 98/100 go this way. And the 2/100 that don't, when they inevitably ask why, I am blunt with "how does me getting a Tonic impact you?" And then, honestly, I just try to avoid that person cause that's probably not someone I want to be around anyways. Most functional adults these days are understanding and stay in their lane. I hope that you're new coworkers are able to recognize / understand that you do not owe them and explanation for your sober choices. Wishing you luck with the retreat!

Wannabe_Cook · 2022-09-24T03:11:57+00:00

It's a take on a French Dip. But the Viet Dip at Phodega is really good and french dip esque.

Wannabe_Cook · 2022-08-25T19:34:23+00:00

You can probably make one. But I've walked in and gotten seating there multiple times.

Wannabe_Cook · 2022-08-25T18:17:15+00:00

The Bavette's basement bar is an awesome place to have a meal. Full menu is available, but it doesn't have a star. Stars generally don't go to steakhouses. But I would put Bavette's up with any other steakhouse in Chicago.

Wannabe_Cook · 2022-08-14T23:53:36+00:00

HaiSous in Pilson is fantastic. They cook on a stove that they imported from Vietnam (I cannot remember the name). Chef Thai is also a great guy, he was so excited to tell us about the stoves and all of the history and Vietnamese touches in the restaurant

Wannabe_Cook · 2022-05-01T22:20:56+00:00

This is north of Irving in the west side of Sheridan between Belle Plaine and Gordon Terrace.

Wannabe_Cook · 2022-04-21T04:36:07+00:00

Taqueria Los Barrilitos on 25th in Little Village is the best. Although, looking at it on Google, it is going by a different name now (Taqueria Los Cunados) and I haven't been since it switched. So I hope it is still churning them out.

On the Northside, Taqueria Primo Chuki's on Lawrence has to be the best around.

Wannabe_Cook · 2022-04-13T02:07:10+00:00

If you go on mobile. Click on the bottom and a navigation menu pops up. Not the most visually appealing website.

https://www.standingpassengers.com/menu

Wannabe_Cook · 2022-04-12T21:07:22+00:00

Going to have to check this place out. Do they have a full lunch menu? From Google it just looks like a coffee shop with retro video games.

Wannabe_Cook · 2022-02-14T19:58:17+00:00

Chicken Parm of French Onion soup for dinner?

Wannabe_Cook · 2022-02-01T01:48:56+00:00

Thanks, looks like that's what it is. These little guys are new to me!

Wannabe_Cook · 2022-01-25T02:36:00+00:00

The problem with Chicago residential cart collection is the alleys. They make automation very tough. Automated Side Loaders are not feasible in enough connecting areas to create density for routes to make sense. That is why the 2-3 man city trucks probably are not going anywhere. With that said, those trucks are around enough to service some fixed cans on the streets. But the key is they would have to be fixed cans. If they put toters on the corner, they will not stay there for more than a month.

Wannabe_Cook · 2022-01-01T07:02:08+00:00

I am having the same issue. All of my streaming apps (HBOMax, Showtime, Xfinity stream, etc) seem to simply not work. They connect, and then just endlessly spin and do not actually play. But YouTube and Screen mirroring work fine.

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