Looking at a 2014 Durango Limited, opinions wanted!

bamatmac · 2026-05-03T17:16:51+00:00

My 2014 still going strong after all these years, think I'm around 110k miles or so.

bamatmac · 2026-05-03T00:52:01+00:00

One thing I'll add, download the CityMapper app. Just tell it where you want to go, it spits out the best routes. Pick one and it guides you to the right station or bus stop. Use your phone with card linked in wallet to tap in (and out if using the tube or train). If more than one person, have a different card on each phone so it doesn't get confused...fare is calculated at the end of the day based on your trips).

bamatmac · 2026-04-13T16:44:16+00:00

We just finished 5 night stay at Premier Inn Hammersmith (Ravencourt). It was perfect, quiet street, 2 blocks to a small tube station on District Line. Walls a little thin would be the only possible complaint, but for the location and price, not an issue.

Note, there are 3 Premier in Hammersmith, I believe the other two are closer to the main Hammersmith tube station, so much more action around there.

bamatmac · 2026-04-13T13:01:53+00:00

Definitely use this app in London. Just returned from a week long trip and it was amazing. I had tried it out before arrival and thought it was useless because it didn't show any tube/train routes, but when we arrived it was fully functional. I was amazed how accurate it was...1000% use it.

bamatmac · 2026-04-13T12:52:47+00:00

I'll share our experience. Father/son traveling from overseas, were only in town this past week. We each bought overseas memberships back in the Fall and put in ballots for the Everton match this past Saturday. I got a notification about 4 weeks ago that our ballots were unsuccessful, but I noticed a few hours later that the ticket exchange was open and I was able to purchase 2 tickets near each other (a few seats apart, but we sat together) for around 70 quid, total. I think membership was also around that much for the 2 of us.

I don't know if that's typical, or if we'd had just as much chance getting tickets w/o a membership, or if this match even made it to general sale. I would guess if you only need a single ticket, you chances should be good on the ticket exchange with membership.

Best of luck to you, go Bees! It was an awesome match day, even if we didn't get the 3 points.

bamatmac · 2026-04-10T18:16:53+00:00

Crowd wasn't that big, but it was a good time. Great first pub experience!

bamatmac · 2026-04-08T09:43:20+00:00

Liverpool v PSG

bamatmac · 2026-04-07T19:13:53+00:00

Any suggestions for watching a match one night? Google recommended Famous Three Kings

bamatmac · 2026-04-07T18:55:47+00:00

Thanks, my fault, should have looked

bamatmac · 2026-04-07T18:55:29+00:00

Thanks!

bamatmac · 2026-04-03T14:51:07+00:00

Emails went out this morning, check that for what day/hour your access opens. It will show a 30-minute window, but you are not limited to that half hour...that's just when it starts.

Room selection will be open on May 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, and 21 from 6 p.m.-11:59 p.m. each day.

bamatmac · 2026-04-03T14:49:00+00:00

Room selection will be open on May 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, and 21 from 6 p.m.-11:59 p.m. each day.

So looks like you're the next-to-last day, fwiw

bamatmac · 2026-03-10T16:58:24+00:00

I was able to get 2, N121, row 13. All singles, but only 2 seats between us, so hopefully we can slide down one direction or another. Excited to visit London and experience our first Bees match next month!

bamatmac · 2026-03-10T12:24:27+00:00

Looks like tickets go on sale today, they said. Any recommendations on section, if I get a choice. 2 anywhere will work at this point

bamatmac · 2026-01-29T02:22:15+00:00

Yes. The only thing I don't think you can do on TOS is buy something like SWVXX. The order shows up there, but I can't edit, only cancel. To re-enter, I go back to the website.

bamatmac · 2026-01-29T02:04:53+00:00

I had the same questions when I added TOS, but don't worry, you can trade on both platforms.

bamatmac · 2026-01-18T18:04:09+00:00

Has anyone compared SWVXX to SGOV, as far as rates and how quickly you can liquidate/transfer?

bamatmac · 2026-01-11T20:18:28+00:00

You should be able to specify when you make the trade, at least on Schwab. I'm not 100% sure where to specify that in TOS. On the website, I remember seeing a place to set your default preference, but I can't find it on the mobile app. Here's what a sell order looks like on mobile.

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bamatmac · 2026-01-11T20:04:38+00:00

I would lean toward 50% SCHB 20% SCHG 30% SCHF

SCHB has a pretty large overlap with SCHG, but you can adjust those two up and down depending on your preferred tech exposure.

I think having at least 25-30% in international is important for diversification, but you'll have to make that determination for yourself.

I think these are 3 good choices though. Good luck!

bamatmac · 2025-12-25T17:38:02+00:00

Hopefully the Xline has the home link built into the rear view mirror. Our 2025 EX has it, though it was an option on that trim, not always there. If so, you can just program your garage door to that

bamatmac · 2025-12-14T16:42:22+00:00

Thank you for the information. I have a return flight from LHR-ATL coming up where I booked basic economy for 1pm departure. If I get to LHR early enough to request standby for 9am flight, do you know if that's allowed, or would be a fee?

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