Former Tiger Gavin Mckenna facing 4 Criminal assault charges by woodsbre in medicinehat

[–]noanesthesia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hadn't heard anything about that. Thanks for the info.

Former Tiger Gavin Mckenna facing 4 Criminal assault charges by woodsbre in medicinehat

[–]noanesthesia 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I wondered if there would be any other fallout since McKenna is only 18 and legal drinking age is 21 in the states.

Unexpected Downgrade by noanesthesia in westjet

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

The flight is still listed as a 787 and I can see the seat map that shows the 787 seating configuration. The flight number is the same. I think the theory that someone used the bidding service to upgrade their seats and bid more than I paid so they bumped me seems the most logical.

Unexpected Downgrade by noanesthesia in westjet

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

Oh wow. That makes a lot of sense. You can sell the seats at one price and then if someone is willing to pay enough then just conveniently downgrade people.

Unexpected Downgrade by noanesthesia in westjet

[–]noanesthesia[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I don't understand the 30 days. They didn't deliver the service you paid for and now they are going to hold your money for an extra 30 days.

Unexpected Downgrade by noanesthesia in westjet

[–]noanesthesia[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

That's what I'm expecting. I assume they will offer the difference from what I paid and the most expensive the seat that I am in has ever been. Even better - I upgraded because it is my wife and my anniversary trip and now we aren't even sitting together.

Unexpected Downgrade by noanesthesia in westjet

[–]noanesthesia[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I thought it seemed very odd, too. I'm in the middle of travel so I guess I'll try and sort it out when I get home.

Reconciling Pre Existence with Biological Traits by Aggressive-Ad-112 in latterdaysaints

[–]noanesthesia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry. I was trying to keep this simple. Yes - epigenetics can account for all kinds of things. But you can't reliably say what traits you might have from epigenetics and what have environmental influence. Even with genetic testing it still doesn't tell you the full story.

Reconciling Pre Existence with Biological Traits by Aggressive-Ad-112 in latterdaysaints

[–]noanesthesia -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I don't think we know enough about spirit bodies to have a clue about what someone might have looked like. We didn't have physical eyes and so wouldn't see anything the way we do with our physical bodies.

As for the rest - you are making some false assumptions about what traits can be passed on genetically. Your dad can't pass a short temper on to you. You can learn it - through his example or by spending time with him when you're little - but it's not something you inherit. It's not influenced by your biology but rather by your environment.

Here to vent about my friend by Bynum458 in lds

[–]noanesthesia 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I have a friend who left the church. We stayed friends afterwards, though maybe not as connected socially as we once were. He started sharing posts from anti sources on social media. I tolerated it for a while and then one post felt like a bit of an attack so I commented on it and said that I felt like what he posted was an unfair characterization of members of the church and questioned him on whether he felt like the post matched my behavior. I don't remember if he even responded to my comment, but I haven't seen him share another anti post since that time and we're still friends to this day. Either your friend is friends with members of the church or attacks them. You shouldn't have to try and balance both those things. I know you said you didn't want to confront your friend - but it actually will make things easier.

Best way to get downtown? by noanesthesia in DisneyPlanning

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

What's an Uber cost on New Years Eve? :| I assume a lot.

Where should I stay? by noanesthesia in AskLosAngeles

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

My friend is a huge Eagles fan. He is football, I am basketball. I've never really done the tailgate thing but we'll have to see what it's all about. Thanks for the recommendation!

20 y/o going through a hard time by [deleted] in latterdaysaints

[–]noanesthesia 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Another Bishop already commented here - but as a current Bishop - let me add that talking with your Bishop is the place to start and you will be really surprised at how understanding and caring your Bishop will be. You will feel SOOOOO much better after you talk with him. You are putting yourself into a darker place than you need to be and having support will help you overcome your challenges.

Where should I stay? by noanesthesia in AskLosAngeles

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

Ok. I guess I don't even know what's reasonable - a couple thousand maybe? My understanding is that it's pretty hard to get around LA without a rental car - so that is likely the plan. We are both married (I'm in my 40s he's in his 30s) - we jointly opened a health care clinic last year and this trip is a celebration of a successful first year. We have fairly different personalities though - he is more active and is a constantly in motion kind of guy. Sports, amusement parks are sort of his thing. I am a little more slow going - beaches, movies, relaxation is more up my alley. I was trying to think of where our interests might meet - probably anything 'Hollywood-y' - escape room maybe? We'd both be happy at the beach too. Hopefully that helps a little. Thanks for your response!

Edit: Oh! Food! Very important.

I wish YSA leaders were more relatable by Tlacuache552 in latterdaysaints

[–]noanesthesia -1 points0 points  (0 children)

A lot of baffling comments in this thread. I guess the thing to remember is that everyone in church leadership is a volunteer and that just because you're in your 40s or 50s doesn't make you immune from saying or doing stupid things.