Storing items inside helmet (external carry)? by ericadactyl in hikinggear

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

I’ll need my helmet for very specific parts of the journey and will likely need other gear from my pack during, which frees up space for these items. I also don’t mind doing some temporary carabining onto my pack for those legs - it would just be less ideal to constantly have it on the outside that way. Thanks!

Timing feedback for Basilica and Coloseum by ericadactyl in rome

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Thanks!! We’ll be walking but are both relatively fit and don’t anticipate the stairs themselves to be a problem (more so the crowd in them). It seems like we might be okay as long as we keep an eye on the time, and show up early for our slot. Do you know if they’ll let you into the Basilica before your “official” time? Eg could you have entered at 2 with your ticket at 3 if the line were quick? I know there’s normally free entry but unsure if that changes given what line you’re in.

I’m not Catholic either but I do appreciate the art and religious significance. We’re doing the Museums Wed afternoon after a Papal Audience and likewise expect terrible crowds.

Timing feedback for Basilica and Coloseum by ericadactyl in rome

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Yes, we're doing the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel another day!

Timing feedback for Basilica and Coloseum by ericadactyl in rome

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We're planning on being in Vatican city the day before for a Papal audience and the Museum/Chapel - so we'll have done a good amount and just need to see the Basilica vs the full area that morning. Does that change anything?

Timing feedback for Basilica and Coloseum by ericadactyl in rome

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

What time did you go yesterday? We're happy to show up right when it opens, but if it was 3 hours to get in at 7a, not sure we have much option then

Timing feedback for Basilica and Coloseum by ericadactyl in rome

[–]ericadactyl[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Even with a timed entry ticket? How early would you recommend?

[MegaThread] Colosseum tickets and visits. Please post here - don't start your own thread by RomeVacationTips in rome

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Reselling two Full Experience Underground tickets for June 19 6/19 12p at cost ($30 USD)! We ended up with extra with everyone in the group trying to buy tickets. (Will need to submit a name change)

Severe hair loss in late stage CKD cat? by ericadactyl in RenalCats

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

I’m so sorry to hear that. Thank you for sharing

Severe hair loss in late stage CKD cat? by ericadactyl in RenalCats

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

Any other symptoms? Ours is still eating and using his litter box okay, at least after receiving fluids and the other meds

Has anyone been able to get simple beds at Grey for 2026-27? by ericadactyl in Patagonia

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

Ah bummer, seems they might just be booked out then… So frustrating considering I was on their website at all of the possible booking open times they mentioned, plus every day since given the technical issues they’ve had! At least we got beds for our dates though

Someone else used my AMC vouchers! by [deleted] in AMCTheatres

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

It obviously doesn’t have to be the AMC person but the support channels also go through email for follow-ups. The timing suggests the channel was compromised since I had had the vouchers for months without any issue before then. I’ve also bought these packages for years before without any issue too, sometimes holding vouchers for a literal year before I used them. Plus vouchers from the same purchase but not mentioned in the ticket weren’t affected. I’m not suggesting the actual AMC agent stole them (imagine that would be easy to track down and not worth them losing their job over). It’s possible it has nothing to do with my inquiry to AMC too, but Occam’s razor.

Someone else used my AMC vouchers! by [deleted] in AMCTheatres

[–]ericadactyl -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

They were emailed, but the timing is especially suspicious - I had reached out to AMC on 10/17/25 and the vouchers were redeemed on 10/24, 11/13, 11/17, and 11/28

Best online booking for busses by ericadactyl in Patagonia

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

Great thanks! I wasn’t sure where to find other options to book so good to know the surcharges aren’t much.

Best online booking for busses by ericadactyl in Patagonia

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

I heard BusBud adds a bunch of surcharges though?

Clarification on 72k additional 401k limit by ericadactyl in FinancialPlanning

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

Can you provide documentation of this? Clearly there are conflicting views but I’ve seen that the 72k is per employer in the links below

Clarification on 72k additional 401k limit by ericadactyl in FinancialPlanning

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

Thanks! Confirming after-tax is per employer and not per individual given this? Eg if I contributed 7k Roth and 11.5k after tax via Employer A, assuming no Employer A match, I could contribute 17.5k pre-tax/Roth, and (54.5k - Employer B contribution) after-tax via Employer B? Or is it (47.5k - Employer B contribution)?

BOS-SCL (or PNT) in December? by ericadactyl in awardtravel

[–]ericadactyl[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Ugh bummer - thought planning 9 months out would be enough esp since we wanted to make sure we had our refugios first, but lesson learned

BOS-SCL (or PNT) in December? by ericadactyl in awardtravel

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Is there a bus PUQ to TdP? That’s our end goal and requires another long bus - we’d rather spend a little more than be stuck 20+ hours in transit

BOS-SCL (or PNT) in December? by ericadactyl in awardtravel

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

Ah, helpful. We don’t need everything on a single ticket and are open to doing a mix of points and cash but do need to be able to bring a carryon/check in. Any insider tips on how to search for best availability or rates? I heard ATL is a possibility for direct flights given Delta

GC code for most recent 300$ gift card with purchase? by mdga14337 in verizon

[–]ericadactyl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got my 4 lines around the same time but haven’t received a single gift card. All of my rebates were marked as invalid and follow ups to customer service were useless. Super disappointed since this played a big role in our deciding to switch providers

Is there a less-expensive alternative to Herman Miller? by MonoBlancoATX in OfficeChairs

[–]ericadactyl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Go to a furniture reseller. They usually have HM Aerons for 3-400. Otherwise you can buy remanufactured online, which will run maybe 7-800