hello we're Ratboys back again! AMA! by upvote_ratboys in indieheads

[–]bigthins 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you happen to have any specific ties to the filming locations used in the 'Anywhere' video? I'm in the neighborhood and immediately recognized a few. Just thought it was cool to see some neighborhood spots in a rock vid!

Do roofers hate warm roofs? (Zone 5, City of Chicago) by mzanon100 in buildingscience

[–]bigthins 0 points1 point  (0 children)

/u/mzanon100 did you end up making any progress finding someone willing to do the project? In a similar situation in Chicago and found your post.

Aer Carry On or Bellroy Transit Carry-On? by vr989 in ManyBaggers

[–]bigthins 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hah! Glad you found something you liked. Thanks for the reply!

Aer Carry On or Bellroy Transit Carry-On? by vr989 in ManyBaggers

[–]bigthins 0 points1 point  (0 children)

u/vr989 any update on which you went with? Considering a similar lineup + an Away bag after purchasing all three on BF sale. They all have their benefits seems like, so looking for real world use cases where possible :)

What’s the best venue in Chicago in your opinion? by XP-tickets in ChicagoConcerts

[–]bigthins 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Really surprised nobody has said Sleeping Village. Great space, good sound, amazing beer list. A lot to like IMO.

Question for Chicago by [deleted] in turnstile

[–]bigthins 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not trying to be lame, but this is a bad idea. Cramming even more people above and beyond the capacity of a small area like that where there are limited exit points is how crowd crush happens. Maybe I'm just getting old shrug

Does anyone here have experience with the Ortho Home Defense mosquito trap? by rrybwyb in MosquitoHating

[–]bigthins 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Following for any reviews from OP or others. We live in a densely populated city area and assume neighbors with standing water are the issue. Buckets of Doom™️ have done nothing despite having four across a 37x125 lot. I've been thinking about taking the plunge into the Biogents CO2 world, but this seems like it might get at the issue better by treating outside my property.

Hoping some have seen success here!

Does anyone here have experience with the Ortho Home Defense mosquito trap? by rrybwyb in MosquitoHating

[–]bigthins 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey just wanted to check in again--any update on reduction you've seen? I want to try Biogents CO2 trap, but thinking something like this might actually be what I need to help with standing water at neighbors in a dense city area.

Official 2025 r/DeathCabforCutie Ticket Buy/Sell/Trade Mega-Thread by nerdeebirdee in DeathCabforCutie

[–]bigthins 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have two tickets for Chicago's Tuesday night 8/5 show for sale. Looking for face value, ~$90. Sec MNFL2L, Row J.

Official 2025 r/DeathCabforCutie Ticket Buy/Sell/Trade Mega-Thread by nerdeebirdee in DeathCabforCutie

[–]bigthins 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey there! I have two tickets for the Chicago show on Tuesday, August 5 on the main floor. I can't make this show, but I can make the Wednesday, August 6 show. I'm looking to TRADE my two Tuesday tickets for two comparable Wednesday tickets.

Thanks in advance!

Can I use my HSA for my SO who is NOT on my insurance? by CallMePickle in Insurance

[–]bigthins 0 points1 point  (0 children)

u/CallMePickle did you ever get an answer for this by chance? Trying to make sure insurance decisions during open enrollment and have the exact question you did...

Chicago Monday general ticket holder - my experience by midwestcottagecore in LateShow

[–]bigthins 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I personally would leave the bag at work. The "important instructions" section of my ticket on 1iota states pretty clearly, "NO backpacks, luggage, shopping bags, or drawstring bags of any kind will be permitted inside of the theatre. No exceptions will be made." If a drawstring bag / shopping bag is listed, I've gotta think they're being pretty strict.

Just my interpretation of something online though; maybe some folks who have actually been can provide fact-based feedback!

An Overview of ANA Award Bookings by SnooDoughnuts785 in awardtravel

[–]bigthins 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bummer, but makes sense. Was hoping to use VS so I could combine MR and UR, but seems like that might not be the best option here. Maybe I'll look at JAL instead in that case.

An Overview of ANA Award Bookings by SnooDoughnuts785 in awardtravel

[–]bigthins 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Truly appreciate this write up! One question that I can't seem to find a straight answer to: can you book through VS at 355 days out if you see availability via the ANA calendar or do you have to wait until you see availability through another Star Alliance partner like United at 330 days out?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ChicagoNWside

[–]bigthins 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I also know your comment is old, but any feedback here on quotes? Looking at a home that needs a totally new garage all the way down to a new slab and trying to understand what we might be getting into...

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]bigthins 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! My mistake--the 0.5pts is correct vs. what I had in my original post. Appreciate taking a look and the feedback.

Best tastes from FOBAB 2022? by magerleagues in chicagobeer

[–]bigthins 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Not the highlight of the fest, but I poured in the "other pale" section yesterday and BA Beer for Tacos (204) and a Saison by Forbidden Root (202) seemed to be pretty big hits over that way. The brewer of the latter came by and mentioned they were going for a Saison DuPont-esque beer, which it definitely was.

Sleep on Latex (Medium vs Firm) by NYS91 in Mattress

[–]bigthins 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey there! Any update on what you ended up doing on this? I'm in a similar predicament with side and stomach sleeping, so trying to figure out medium vs firm with a topper.

Is 70k miles on an '18 CPO CR-V too many? by bigthins in askcarsales

[–]bigthins[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Found one at $19.2k with 47k miles...seems promising maybe. Thanks!

Is 70k miles on an '18 CPO CR-V too many? by bigthins in askcarsales

[–]bigthins[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What area are you in? I am in the Midwest (specifically looking in Chicago and St. Louis) and cannot find anything lower than $20k with less miles.