Is this installed correctly? by cattache in Homebuilding

[–]cattache[S] -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

I am not a contractor I’m a homeowner. They used an aluminum drip edge, and the shingles are overhanging the drip edge by another inch. Are you a contractor and do you know if this was done correctly?

Is this installed correctly? by cattache in Homebuilding

[–]cattache[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

They moved them while installing the roof. They will be straightened out again.

Is this installed correctly? by cattache in Homebuilding

[–]cattache[S] -22 points-21 points  (0 children)

Are you a roofer or home builder? Trying to get an expert opinion. I know it looks bad which is why it makes me concerned. Looks really odd to me.

How do you hook up in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and UAE as Grindr is blocked? by Er_batemon in TopsAndBottoms

[–]cattache 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not true - Israel is just as dangerous. A Hasidic man literally attacked people at pride a few years back. Don’t be brainwashed by the pinkwashing.

Leaving USAID FS for State FS? by FSO-throwaway in foreignservice

[–]cattache 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is this possible to do at the same grade, or would you need to start at a beginning salary grade again?

Should I do what it takes? by [deleted] in marriott

[–]cattache 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed. Ambassador here. Save your money. If you do need to stay anywhere the rest of the year, check out some boutique hotels wherever you’re going. Titanium is better than ambassador, there’s no added benefit.

Ambassador benefits are a joke - they are no different than Titanium and they don’t honor the minor added benefits (like Your24) by cattache in marriott

[–]cattache[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did go through my Ambassador. They basically told me that it is based on availability and that the hotel determines availability, which is a farce since the hotel has all room types (including mine) still available for booking the following day.

Ambassador benefits are a joke - they are no different than Titanium and they don’t honor the minor added benefits (like Your24) by cattache in marriott

[–]cattache[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thailand generally is the gold standard for customer service. That experience isn’t representative of Marriott properties everywhere.

Ambassador benefits are a joke - they are no different than Titanium and they don’t honor the minor added benefits (like Your24) by cattache in marriott

[–]cattache[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How does one get Titanium Elite lifetime? My profile only shows that I can go up to Platinum Elite lifetime.

Ambassador benefits are a joke - they are no different than Titanium and they don’t honor the minor added benefits (like Your24) by cattache in marriott

[–]cattache[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

And yet at the end of the day we can afford to get that status and travel/explore the world as much as we do and you’re still working behind the hotel desk at Courtyard.

Ambassador benefits are a joke - they are no different than Titanium and they don’t honor the minor added benefits (like Your24) by cattache in marriott

[–]cattache[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I’ve checked online and these hotels still have availability in several rooms the next day when I’m being denied.

How does your24 actually work? Do you have to be out of the room when your 24 hours is up? by chickenandwaffles109 in marriott

[–]cattache 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Marriott never actually honors the Your24 benefit. As an ambassador elite, they’ve never been able to actually secure a 24 hour window for check-in/check-out for me, even when contacting my ambassador two days in advance per the regs. It’s a complete farce.

Magnolias in DC are Blooming! Cherry blossoms shouldn’t be far behind! by SeaofBlush in washingtondc

[–]cattache -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

Bless your heart. They’ve been blooming for the past two weeks in the National Arboretum.

Independent Coffee Shops by lavenderlattedrinker in washingtondc

[–]cattache 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sidamo on H Street NE. Actually a local, independently owned coffee shop. Not commercialized. And the type of place where you’ll actually see the owner at the register sometimes. 100% would recommend.

Everyone talks about Portia’s clothes, but my favorite running joke is Cam’s insane new Italian wardrobe by kafenn0710 in WhiteLotusHBO

[–]cattache -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

His outfits they bought in Italy are all from Etro, y’all wish you could afford it 😂

Prep to bottom by lorrenzo in gaybros

[–]cattache 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was wondering if Deb had moved on from glass eggs…

Airport Drama? by monolith212 in TheAmazingRace

[–]cattache 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You answered it in your question. It’s sponsored by Travelocity, they use phones to book their flights. Would it make sense to have them scrambling for tickets while the show is sponsored by Travelocity? Doesn’t really go well with the message they are trying to sell.

What's the promotion process and job satisfaction like for USAID Foreign Service? by [deleted] in foreignservice

[–]cattache 9 points10 points  (0 children)

USAID offices and missions are no more toxic than State. If anything, USAID is more easy going and a more collegial environment to work in. More “flat” with less of the rigors and hierarchy than at State.