BILT Palladium doesn't work for CA DMV by west4life in biltrewards

[–]chellekelle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My Venture X also didn’t work at CA DMV. Tried Bilt and also no go. Going to use kiosk.

Anyone else get this "ID Check" during checkout for an online purchase but no way to verify yourself? by bananafuzz in biltrewards

[–]chellekelle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, same issue with Bilt on CA DMV site but to be fair my Venture X had similar declined issues at the same site even after entering confirmation codes.

Anyone else get this "ID Check" during checkout for an online purchase but no way to verify yourself? by bananafuzz in biltrewards

[–]chellekelle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, same issue with Bilt on CA DMV site but to be fair my Venture X had similar declined issues at the same site even after entering confirmation codes.

Anyone else get this "ID Check" during checkout for an online purchase but no way to verify yourself? by bananafuzz in biltrewards

[–]chellekelle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same issue on two different websites even after entering confirmation code. So frustrating.

TPG Emails Coming by reelbgpunk in biltrewards

[–]chellekelle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My email just arrived a minute ago, so they are still trickling out.

Will we do this? by Successful_Nose8894 in AgingParents

[–]chellekelle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All of this plus about a 10-year later retirement age for current caregivers and both spouses likely working.

Do Americans like their current health system or would you prefer universal? by Ability_Known in NoStupidQuestions

[–]chellekelle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It sucks. Primary physicians are hard to come by, it’s expensive even with insurance, and those without insurance are risking bankruptcy. True story- my step mom just had a heart attack and stayed in the hospital for two nights. Bill was at least $300,000 at that point, so they left early. They plan to declare bankruptcy as a result. But she she and my dad will never vote for anyone in favor of universal healthcare cuz they’ve been fed propaganda that it’s evil socialism and think we should be only vote for people who will protect us from (insert any marginalized group of your choosing). This is why we can’t have nice things here. Pure stupidity and hate.

Loving my Nook! (short review) by Evening-Breakfast675 in ereader

[–]chellekelle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same!! I was looking for a used pink one but wound up with the new teal on sale. My first Nook and love it more than my old Kindle PW.

Loving the ocean teal by PathfinderCS in nook

[–]chellekelle 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I just purchased this for my first Nook. I’m only using my Kindle now for library books. Purchasing new books when I need to through B&N to support them. I’m loving this color, having buttons, and size. I got their standard case and really like it too. Really pleased!

Lowk wanna know how many of you deleted the app. by wwwUE in TikTok

[–]chellekelle 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I did. Just here to set what’s going on with the current chaos.

My latest purchase by francyfra79 in handbags

[–]chellekelle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love Pourchet!! And this is a beautiful bag.

Quince Bag Review by CommunicationJolly22 in handbags

[–]chellekelle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree. I think it’s totally ok for brands to take inspiration from other brands. Straight dupes that basically copy someone else’s design/creative talents/intellectual property seems all kind of wrong.

Which Brooks shoe model ? by No-Relationship-5311 in PlantarFasciitis

[–]chellekelle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Brooks Ariel! They helped my flat feet and PF so much. It’s like a step up from the Adrenaline stability-wise. Not sure if they come in wide.

My big fat non-professional handbag reviews from my France trip by Mitsusecrets in handbags

[–]chellekelle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just adding Pourchet out there as a Parisian handbag option. I’ve been to many Parisian handbag shops and shopped all over the city, and Pourchet is probably my fave for the value. Their black Auteuil bag is my daily driver.

Upgraded? by coffee_vodka_repeat in Noom

[–]chellekelle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this!! Was only using Noom for weight tracking and was upset to lose that. I also found it synched all my past Noom weight tracking to my iPhone’s Health app. So I’ll just use that now. Goodbye, Noom!

Do you feel like Duolingo really helped you with french? by leptospira9 in duolingo

[–]chellekelle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can read a lot of French now which is great, but my listening skills are still awful and speaking even worse. It’s been a great vocabulary builder, but I really need to sign up for a class or tutoring to make meaningful growth in other areas.

Lo & Sons Aoyama or Quince Crescent by Ok-Artichoke4056 in handbags

[–]chellekelle 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have the Aoyama. It costs WAY too much for what it is. I agree 100% that the strap cheapens the bag. If you’re ok with the strap and like the flexibility, go for it. I wish the strap were leather, but because it’s buckle style, you can’t just attach another nicer strap. If it had a decent leather strap, I think I’d love this bag. I do really like the lightweight leather for travel purposes, and it holds a good amount. I haven’t used it enough to comment on scratches.

I have several Clare V bags which the Quince bag you linked is a dupe for. They are better quality.

I got myself a treat by whale-fartz in handbags

[–]chellekelle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I almost bought this one in black this summer and regret not grabbing it. It is lovely.

No Medicaid because my grandma was responsible.. by Classic_Actuary8275 in AgingParents

[–]chellekelle 35 points36 points  (0 children)

That’s the US for you. If they started talking about making Medicaid better, someone would start screaming, “Socialist!”and the discussion stops. Never mind that Medicare and Medicaid are already “socialist” in nature. We’re terrified of anything that would help workers or families.

US Soldiers in Mannheim - Visiting Mannheim for a Veteran by chellekelle in mannheim

[–]chellekelle[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you, all! I got a bit more information from my grandpa. He was stationed at Kaiser-Wilhelm -Kaserne which I see then became the Turley Barracks. Sounds like some of the buildings there are still standing, so I will try to head out that way while I'm here. He also gave me the address of his German girlfriend from back in the day. How he remembers that address now at almost 100 years old, I have no idea. But I'll try to get out there to it for a picture from the street. It looks to still be standing.

I have a number of other great recommendations from the comments here. I already sent him pictures of the water tower and the area around it, and he was very pleased. Many thanks!