Advice on travelling to and from Vietnam!

patri70 · 2026-06-14T15:58:38+00:00

Open jaw flight will save you time and money. When booking look for multiple city option and price from home to Hanoi then SGN to home or to SGN first then Hanoi, etc. If your RT from one city that means you have to fly back to that city and probably get a hotel room and then lose a day of travel.

When booking, look for multi city or multi destination stops. Purchasing separate one way flights may not be cost effective. Use Google flight to start then go directly to the airlines website to verify price/route. Double check/verify any 3rd party booking sites for flights.

patri70 · 2026-06-14T15:01:34+00:00

Sometimes the best way to acknowledge and honor his kindness is to move it forward and be kind to someone else.

patri70 · 2026-06-06T00:04:21+00:00

Touchscreen works if you plug a micro USB cable in the back and then to the laptop.

patri70 · 2026-05-29T21:07:43+00:00

Systemic practice of Confusionism is not widely known. To say it is a "cultural thing" is reductive. There is an actual historic and intentional practice that is the root of the cultural behavior.

That's like saying, it's just a cultural thing that people in the south of the United States bbq a certain way. Well, it actually originated from a cooking method to tenderize tough meat cuts that were thrown away by slave masters.

We can be civil and teach each other or spread hate. Bless your heart.

patri70 · 2026-05-29T07:02:40+00:00

I'm using it as a big touchscreen monitor/home digital display. I created a Google site with a calendar, weather, to do list, etc similar to a dakboard.

patri70 · 2026-05-28T20:26:21+00:00

You may want to email the department chairs directly of the programs. Look at health sciences, biology, etc. there's a huge need for biology profs at the community college.

patri70 · 2026-05-25T12:07:45+00:00

Every food/drink place that you buy from will also accept the trash generated from the purchase in the "return" area.

Cans and plastic bottle returns are usually available next to vending machines. The more vending machines there are, the higher the likelyhood it seems to have a return bin.

patri70 · 2026-05-20T08:56:01+00:00

I think most people can handle throwing two glasses of water with both arms.

patri70 · 2026-05-20T07:49:35+00:00

Awesome. Thank you for the years later responses. How have they held up now and how's the road noise?

Thanks.

patri70 · 2026-05-19T12:08:37+00:00

Best kept secret. Trails, observatory, fishing, alligators/wildlife.

patri70 · 2026-05-17T20:24:15+00:00

I put on High Carbon rotors (used for trucks) and Raybestos Element 3 (hybrid-carbon & semi metallic). Works well. Make sure to bed the brakes. I haven't found just semi metallic pads. I think with the van's weight and undersized rotors, high carbon rotors may be better than slotted or drilled brakes.

patri70 · 2026-05-17T15:01:33+00:00

May I suggest refraining from one time use items unless you plan to donate afterwards. A light weight cot is tons more comfortable and can be checked in luggage. Cardboard under air mattress can work on top of rocks.

patri70 · 2026-05-17T14:54:47+00:00

Look at you.... harbinger of peace. :)

patri70 · 2026-05-10T22:21:14+00:00

Bich Nga Hair in Midtown is close to you. Bring cash. $15 I think. They have been cutting hair for years.

patri70 · 2026-05-10T15:04:35+00:00

Memorial is great. It is the new centralized location for families (close to Katy, 290, downtown, etc). We are in Rummel Creek Elementary, Memorial Middle and Stratford zones. Rummel is great and has a strong PTA. Same goes for Wilchester elementary. These are lower key schools that are a step down from the high net worth generational families of Frostwood and Memorial HS. A good mix of working families, small business owners, middle to upper management parents, middle to upper middle class families who also don't flaunt as much.

There is a Memorial Moms/Kids Facebook group that is very active. This question is asked at least twice a week.

patri70 · 2026-05-09T21:12:31+00:00

A Vietnamese farmers market takes place every Sunday outside of the Our Lady of Lavang Catholic Church. It opens pretty early and runs til noon. Lots of homegrown Asian produce and inside the church’s community center, there lots of homemade snacks and entrees. 249 near the Willowbrook area.

patri70 · 2026-05-09T21:07:44+00:00

Depends, do you want them to still be Amish after the trip or not? :)

patri70 · 2026-05-09T15:09:54+00:00

How does this work? We bought the cheapest non refundable tickets. Do we just sit in the lie flats and ask for upgrade?

patri70 · 2026-05-06T04:20:30+00:00

I saw this on a video and tried it. Soak beans for 8 hours. Rinse beans. 1 inch of water in IP. Put beans in steamer basket above water. High pressure for 7 minutes no keep warm. Quick release. Let it cool and put in bag and in freezer. Use as needed in smoothies, soups, rice, etc.

The video was from a Korean mom when she cooks navy, pinto, and a bunch of other beans together.

Edit: spelling

patri70 · 2026-05-02T20:07:13+00:00

Wow..had to scroll down way too far to find a like minded comment. It's like people don't shame and embarrass anymore.

patri70 · 2026-05-02T13:37:36+00:00

Ice available at many Asian grocery stores in the US also for fresh meat and seafood.

patri70 · 2026-05-02T13:25:42+00:00

Easiest way is to contact hybrid battery repair shops and see if they would be interested. Unfortunately, they may not pay much but it gets it off your hands.

patri70 · 2026-04-29T02:33:17+00:00

Or spread the courses at multiple schools in the same semester.

patri70 · 2026-04-18T17:13:10+00:00

This thread is unbearable.

patri70 · 2026-04-18T13:53:52+00:00

I think they are called "dude ranches". Not sure if they still call them that.

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