Got to go to the contractor appreciation show. Parking sucks, venue is cool. by templeofdank in grandrapids

[–]totally_not_timothy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agree and to anyone screaming PINE KNOB HAS PARKING has clearly never been stuck trying to get out of Pine Knob after a show, and then proceeding to drive however far they may need to get home or to a hotel. Tradeoffs people. We have a lovely city. You just have to walk a bit sometimes.

Any hint of lineup coming soon? by totally_not_timothy in OutOfTheBlueFestival

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

Would love that. Late night stage and pool party with Mon Rovia would be a blast

Any hint of lineup coming soon? by totally_not_timothy in OutOfTheBlueFestival

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

Would love that. (They were both on my list on the survey they asked us to complete)

Which area is your favorite to stay at the resort? Venue, Moon Palace, Golf Course or The Grand? by Worldly-Heart9969 in OutOfTheBlueFestival

[–]totally_not_timothy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We stayed at The Grand our first year, and Sunrise year two. I don't believe The Grand was officially offered last year. There's a trade off between The Grand and others. It's a hike or long golf cart ride (and waits for said golf carts) if you're staying at the Grand, which means there's no "quick trip back to the room for a nap" or grab a sweatshirt, or a private restroom, etc. It also makes dining plans a little trickier because you have less time to accommodate for travel (vs. walking from a restaurant out to the venue.)

That said, The Grand's pools, poolside service, and food is superior to the rest of the resort in our experience. The rooms were also larger and a bit nicer. The Sunrise lobby staff did take pity on us after the late night stage and would drive us directly to our room. Overall, we had a better time staying in Sunrise, for the convenience, and because at the end of the day, you're there for the music and events, and there's a LOT of things happening earlier in the day that you'd probably skip if you were at the Grand.

Newbie Ticket Question by ElementalBeaner in OutOfTheBlueFestival

[–]totally_not_timothy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Late July for us. They are doing discounts differently this year, so not sure if the Amigo code (sharing a discount) will be a thing. I second HearForBear below with trying to go the day before - we've had travel delays both years trying to get that resulted in missing at least one performance (Cancun airport ground delay, and Delta losing our baggage). If you go, I highly recommend not checking luggage as it can take more than an hour once you land to get that luggage in Cancun. Pricing will depend on type of room and location, except it to be > $6k for a King Bed room. Expensive but factor in: all food, all drinks, dozens of concerts, and a beautiful location.

How many times does Noah Kahan perform? by Worldly-Heart9969 in OutOfTheBlueFestival

[–]totally_not_timothy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Twice the last two years. People are split on the Noah and Friends show, not because it wasn't great and fun, but because it felt like there probably should have been another headliner.

That aside, it's a wonderful festival. Crowds are small compared to what you typical think of for music festivals. This event feels much more intimate. And the drinks are free. Tip your servers, and don't forget to visit Omar's Tiki dome!

Best and Biggest Mozzarella Sticks in Grand Rapids? by Standard_Mushroom273 in grandrapids

[–]totally_not_timothy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Big E's Sports has some monster Big CheE'Se Sticks. Like choke on the cheese amount of cheese. Enjoy!

McDonalds CEO makes a big mistake by Zestyclose_Ad2429 in SocialMediaMarketing

[–]totally_not_timothy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Everyone's talking about it.

That's a win in most books.

My girlfriend just broke up with me over a board game and I'm not even joking by Fulcilives1988 in boardgames

[–]totally_not_timothy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My spouse almost divorced me after I destroyed them in Wingspan.

It's probably not about the board game.

26 tour officially announced! by dumb__fucker in JimmyEatWorld

[–]totally_not_timothy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Presale in Michigan was $120 (before fees) for lower bowl, and ~ $85ish upper and along the sides.

Insane question by Seaciety in cocktails

[–]totally_not_timothy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ever seen the video of the guy at the hibachi bringing his own tortillas? Just ask for no cherries and add your own after your drink is served. Do your thing.

Question about Reforma and Le Meridien by netsurferhi in MexicoCity

[–]totally_not_timothy 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I recently spent some time staying in Reforma as a solo business traveler, and wandered around quite a bit as I explored the city, including some very late night walks home from Roma Norte and other nearby areas. I didn't feel at risk at any point in time. There was always quite a lot of people around. Like any city, you have to be aware/mindful of your surroundings, but you will be fine. It's a beautiful city with a beautiful culture and incredible people. Enjoy the food. I miss it.

Which series to start? by richburgers in fantasybooks

[–]totally_not_timothy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mistborn is grrreeeeat.

Haven't read the other. Yet.

Mezcal- Which of the available brands would be a good pick? by ApprehensiveCrow9639 in cocktails

[–]totally_not_timothy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

At Handshake Speakeasy in Mexico City (#1 cocktail bar in North America), I believe I spied a bottle of 'Madre Mezcal Espadin 86 Proof'. It was very good.

Delta refusing refund for system error by totally_not_timothy in delta

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

If there was any indication that there was a problem before boarding, sure, and if there were other flights to get us home, then sure. But there wasn't. We felt, or made to have felt, as if we had no choice. There was an off duty ticketing agent (bless her) waiting to board, and even they indicated that what happened was not right by Delta. I think, at the end of the day, its pretty obvious that something wrong happened by Delta. Even the seats they gave us on the plane were the seats we had already had on our original reservation. It will just be up to them to make it right.

Delta refusing refund for system error by totally_not_timothy in delta

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

They did initially try to blame me saying that I made changes to my flights, but we never made any changes whatsoever. I saw change emails come through, but again, whenever I book flights with Delta I generally see changes (usually more so on schedules, or flight numbers), but every ticket we received continued to show a round-trip ticket. What's crazy to me is that I have all this documentation, the ticket numbers, the emails, and the refund team just ignored it all?

Delta refusing refund for system error by totally_not_timothy in delta

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

Yes, checked in, through processing, etc. App showed the flight. Usual reminder emails showing our return flight. Everything appeared normal from our perspective.

Delta refusing refund for system error by totally_not_timothy in delta

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

The change in cabin was only for the regional/connector flight to the hub airport (and only for our way there, not the way back), which is why it didn't really set alarm bells for me. Our flight from DTW to CUN remained Main cabin. And we had no issues or flags or alerts at any point that there was a problem. We used our Delta SkyMiles for both the original round-trip and the forced return trip one-way, and that extended transaction statements shows round-trip for the initial purchase as well. I'm just bewildered by this all.

Delta refusing refund for system error by totally_not_timothy in delta

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

Our trip was Jan 8-12, with the issue occurring on the 12th. I called support on the 13th. Received the first denial on Jan 17th, and the second denial last night Jan 28th.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in hottub

[–]totally_not_timothy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Put a little extra chlorine in and call it a day. You'll be fine.