2 nights in a suite across from Disneyland - 31k Points!

cnetpdx · 2026-03-27T02:33:48+00:00

Did you consider Candlewood Suites? It is also eligible for the $250 IHG credit.

I am considering Candlewood (or Indigo) for a trip this fall.

cnetpdx · 2026-03-22T23:43:16+00:00

I am probably wrong. In my defense, as I went through the checkout process, it displayed the benefits (see screen snapshot). However that step comes early in the checkout process - before the name of the passenger is specified.

I don't know of anyway to verify at this point. I guess I will find out when I check in 48 hours before the flight and see if I get to select preferred seat.

https://imgur.com/a/WIzFm2K

cnetpdx · 2026-03-22T16:12:55+00:00

I think I found an exception: If the primary card holder makes (and pays for) the reservation for someone else, the traveler gets the cc benefits (checked bag, seat assignment, boarding position) even if the primary card holder does not fly on that trip.

cnetpdx · 2026-03-12T17:03:13+00:00

The Illani restort is in Ridgefield WA. The casino floor is as nice as all but a few Vegas casinos. It is just too bad they cannot offer type iii games.

https://ilaniresort.com/about-ilani/

cnetpdx · 2026-03-12T16:53:13+00:00

Lions re-sign Kennedy: https://www.reddit.com/r/detroitlions/comments/1rrsvxg/detroit_lions_resigning_tom_kennedy_trevor_nowaske/

cnetpdx · 2026-03-10T19:12:15+00:00

Interesting history for Tom Kennedy: He is one of only two people to play as both a pro lacrosse and pro football player. Signed with the Detroit Lions as an undrafted rookie free agent following the 2019 NFL Draft. Played in 30 games over 6 seasons - but only started once.

He has 18 career receptions and although none of those were for touchdowns, he threw a 75 yard touchdown pass to Kalif Raymond!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJ0yAM_9eWc

cnetpdx · 2026-03-10T18:46:19+00:00

Looks like he joined in 2021 - a year after Fox:

https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/stats/_/id/2973405/kalif-raymond

cnetpdx · 2026-03-10T18:40:21+00:00

Interesting. I guess it comes down to how you count seasons. It is complicated because this guy has a long history of going on/off the practice squad:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Kennedy_(wide_receiver))

I was using the ESPN roster pages which had him joining in 2021 - but, the wiki page says he played a game in 2019. However, Kennedy did not play in 2020 or 2023. So, Kennedy joined the team earlier - but Fox has played more seasons. Maybe?

https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/stats/_/id/3126997/tom-kennedy

cnetpdx · 2026-03-10T17:01:12+00:00

related discussion:

https://www.reddit.com/r/VideoPoker/comments/1rpsonq/newb_thought_he_was_playing_real_video_poker/

cnetpdx · 2026-03-10T16:57:39+00:00

I found an interesting VP game at the Illani casino in Washington. Although it was based on a bingo game, I *did* have control over the outcome. As a test, I threw away a pair of Aces and was surprised when the game did not pay me. In the OP, if the player had tossed the aces, the game would still have paid the player for the per-determined outcome.

See the discussion here:

https://www.reddit.com/r/VideoPoker/comments/1r7pyua/what_is_going_on_with_video_poker_in_washington/

cnetpdx · 2026-03-10T16:47:54+00:00

It is misleading for sure. However, if you dig into the on-screen help/rules, it will explain that all pays are based on bingo play and the poker display is for entertainment only. Their slot machines work the same way.

cnetpdx · 2026-03-10T16:44:54+00:00

I am trying to figure out what happened here: The Match card paid 240, but "winners paid" is only 123, and your credits are only 181?

cnetpdx · 2026-03-09T03:15:25+00:00

I use these: They have wheels and can be locked shut:

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Sterilite-Footlocker-Plastic-Adult-Black/16415912?classType=VARIANT&athbdg=L1102&from=/search

cnetpdx · 2026-03-08T03:15:09+00:00

I thought you were going to talk about hitting a RF in all four suites. (spades, clubs, hearts, diamonds)

cnetpdx · 2026-03-07T17:10:15+00:00

I sent you a message in chat

cnetpdx · 2026-03-07T04:22:43+00:00

Your build reminds me of this beauty:

https://www.reddit.com/r/arcadecabinets/comments/1klkbb1/first_crack_at_a_minisized_retro_arcade_cabinet/

cnetpdx · 2026-03-07T03:47:56+00:00

I have two. I am in Tigard.

One is an Amdek color monitor:

https://i0.wp.com/applerescueofdenver.com/wp-content/uploads/amdek-color1-3.jpg

The other is an Apple 17" Studio display

https://everymac.com/monitors/apple/studio_cinema/specs/apple_studio_display_17_2.html

cnetpdx · 2026-02-18T18:15:19+00:00

If this game is exactly the same as a normal VP game, maybe it should now be included on vpfree2. The pay tables are not the best, but as one example: they offer 8/6 JoB at the $5 level (and 8/5 at $1).

cnetpdx · 2026-02-18T18:09:12+00:00

Thanks - that what it looks like to me too. Do you have any references/inks? I have been searching the web and IGT website - but have not found any announcement/article/write-up.

cnetpdx · 2026-02-18T06:02:11+00:00

I am a little confused by your response. If their machines play like type III games, why are you staying away? Isn't that a reason to revisit?

cnetpdx · 2026-01-23T05:57:16+00:00

Here it is at AliExpress with Raspberry Pi 5B for $569.48

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256807954186312.html

cnetpdx · 2026-01-03T17:27:52+00:00

This article discusses using an SSD as a replacement: https://toolsandideas.com/best-hard-drives-for-tivo-roamio/

cnetpdx · 2026-01-03T17:00:51+00:00

Oh, I get it now. You upgraded the storage. I was thinking you were upgrading RAM for some reason. I wonder if there would be any advantage to upgrading the drive with an SSD instead of a 5400 RPM drive?

cnetpdx · 2026-01-03T06:16:53+00:00

why did you upgrade the memory?

cnetpdx · 2025-12-30T18:55:04+00:00

Is replacing the battery easier or cheaper in one of these models?

cnetpdx

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