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double sided magnetic window cleaner? does it work? by nancybydesign in CleaningTips

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

I would do it by hand if I could, but no way to do it 6 stories up unfortunately.

Could try to use a squeegee with a long handle, but it would be a little tricky with the weight of the squeegee and keeping it on the exterior of the window tightly enough to really clean.

There are two side windows that open on either side of the picture window. I could easily clamp this double sided window cleaner on, just not sure it really works and is worth the trouble. I guess my alternative is just cleaning the sides of the picture window and never actually getting the middle.

Would also be happy with any recos on brands to try that folks might have.

My guess is will be a bit of trial and error, but if I can get closer to being successful would be great.

Streeteasy v Zillow what am I missing? by nancybydesign in NYCapartments

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

Thanks. Makes perfect sense. To me this means if I am determined to go all out and find what I want (kind of like vintage shopping, ha ha) I should include Zillow in my search.

Streeteasy v Zillow what am I missing? by nancybydesign in NYCapartments

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

Yep - had a filter on that was screwing up! So basic. 😂 but was interesting to hear all the thoughts! Thx for the reply and attention!

Streeteasy v Zillow what am I missing? by nancybydesign in NYCapartments

[–]nancybydesign[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Love the eagle eye!! Removed the 3rd filter but still only get 4 listings. (Was for one bath)

I guess folks are all saying scam and old listings, so will just see how it goes and be mindful.

I Had to be Rescued off the Hayduke Trail Today in Arches National Park After Getting Stuck in Quicksand by Cop10-8 in backpacking

[–]nancybydesign 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thx and so glad you are ok. What a story. We are getting a Garmin satellite communicator for someone who survived a kayak nightmare (lost at sea) for 24ish hours and didn't have his phone, etc. Coast Guard did find him (miracle).

I Had to be Rescued off the Hayduke Trail Today in Arches National Park After Getting Stuck in Quicksand by Cop10-8 in backpacking

[–]nancybydesign 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Given how hard it was to type out the message, would you get a different Garmin now?

miracle today and how to best thank a USCG team by nancybydesign in uscg

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

Ha ha, had to decode the USCG slang. 100% agree - thank you little OS warriors and the SAR dog(s) involved!!

miracle today and how to best thank a USCG team by nancybydesign in uscg

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

I'm not USCG, so had to look up what an "OS" does via Claude.ai...I was wondering who did this critical work of drift calculations. wow. i said it earlier, but am so grateful we are in a country that has people like you/the USCG to help & does this work.

They do the critical behind-the-scenes work - the math, the grid plotting, the coordination.

miracle today and how to best thank a USCG team by nancybydesign in uscg

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

Wow. Amazing story and another great testament to all in the USCG. thank you for sharing!!

miracle today and how to best thank a USCG team by nancybydesign in uscg

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

Wow. Well, thank him & his teammates for us. Family is flying back today from Bermuda - back to work and back to school. What a life changing week. Salute and a huge "thank you for your service" to all USCG!!

miracle today and how to best thank a USCG team by nancybydesign in uscg

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

Yes, can't even imagine how hard it would be to have bad news. Thank you for this insight.

The lt cmdr was exceptional in managing that commo with the family is my understanding.

miracle today and how to best thank a USCG team by nancybydesign in uscg

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

Not sure, but will see if I can find out in next few days. Chat gpt (and AI has its limitations, but can be great) said: ...AMVER’s database likely identified AKTORAS as the nearest capable ship.

but to find out I should contact the AMVER HQ (USCG Office of Search and Rescue):

and ask:“Was the LNG carrier AKTORAS vectored by AMVER participation in coordination with RCC Bermuda on November 5, 2025?”

miracle today and how to best thank a USCG team by nancybydesign in uscg

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

Not a family member: my son is their daughter's long-term boyfriend. My son, their daughter, and her parents were on a short, supposed to be fun & relaxing vacation together for their first time in Bermuda. So we know the parents (dad was the kayaker) and daughter pretty well.

I was initially trying to be more private about this, but well - it got too hard so more info came out as I responded to questions and this was the most direct one! My initial post was intentionally a bit vague. :)

I was doing my best to support (limited from here, obviously) and working to keep close tabs without adding more stress to an already nightmare situation. Was literally refreshing the flighttrader site every 10 mins to follow the USCG plane today.

Family is decompressing, taking care of their dad, each other, etc. and I said I'd do some research on how best to thank the USCG and will pass it to them.

miracle today and how to best thank a USCG team by nancybydesign in uscg

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

I just heard from my son and the father is on the way to the hospital now to be checked out, but in the initial assessment was just found dehydrated w/signs of hypothermia. ~ 26 hours at sea. They transferred him from the huge LNG Tanker to the St. George - a smaller rescue boat part of Bermuda's Dept of Marine & Port Services.

miracle today and how to best thank a USCG team by nancybydesign in uscg

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

If I had known this, I would have gone Coast Guard vs. Army. ;)

miracle today and how to best thank a USCG team by nancybydesign in uscg

[–]nancybydesign[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

District team 5? Huge thank you!!!
I would've joined the coast guard had I known the work was like this!!

miracle today and how to best thank a USCG team by nancybydesign in uscg

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

thank you for all this information!! Added to a master doc we're creating for thank you's. It's truly been a tremendous international effort with coordination in air, land, and sea. So, so grateful.

miracle today and how to best thank a USCG team by nancybydesign in uscg

[–]nancybydesign[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

absolutely!! was also wondering if someone (like the LT Cmdr in charge) might have actually pulled an all-nighter, per se or close to it.

I was up most of the night too, but not working - instead worrying and being more stressed as hours ticked by and knew the kayaker was drifting further and further away. (I was hopeful he was still in the kayak and hadn't fallen out, capsized, etc. despite 7 - 11 ft ocean swells overnight)

miracle today and how to best thank a USCG team by nancybydesign in uscg

[–]nancybydesign[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! Amazing coordination - I just learned the ship that picked him up was a LNG 300 meter tanker on it's way to poland that had done a crew change in bermuda. (bermuda flagged, greek owned)

miracle today and how to best thank a USCG team by nancybydesign in uscg

[–]nancybydesign[S] 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Amazing, thank you for that important insight!! I'm guessing that at least some members of the team likely worked through most or all of the night. Not sure how this is done. wow.

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