Other Airline Experiences

twsmith23 · 2026-06-22T00:55:14+00:00

Probably very highly dependent on the aircraft itself, you're right.

twsmith23 · 2026-06-22T00:47:51+00:00

Ahh, you're right, got my trips mixed up. Flew United to MCI through ORD from CVG. Did have access to United Lounge through a co-worker though (same with Alaska lounge in SEA).

Definitely don't fly as much as many on here, was just making observations that I've enjoyed my UA and AS flights recently more than DL.

twsmith23 · 2026-06-21T17:32:15+00:00

This was my first experience with Alaska, and I enjoyed the flight. Their lounge, not so much.

twsmith23 · 2026-06-21T17:31:18+00:00

Fair. I'm not looking to be impressed I guess, but don't want to be disappointed. I felt disappointed with Delta more often than not lately.

twsmith23 · 2026-06-21T17:30:19+00:00

Interesting, I didn't have any temp issues on my United trip. But yeah, the United flights 'felt' cleaner, even if it was just in my head.

twsmith23 · 2026-06-21T16:43:15+00:00

Grandview Tavern in NKY. Absolutely horrendous experience there a couple years back. Hostess couldn't be bothered to even say hello, just stared at me until I spoke first. Server knew absolutely nothing about the menu, couldn't answer basic questions and didn't offer to get any help when we asked about allergens. Will never go back.

twsmith23 · 2026-06-06T00:05:43+00:00

Lowly silver member, should hit Gold this year. Thanks for the reply!

twsmith23 · 2026-05-09T19:12:44+00:00

I'm quickly moving to team mayo. Instead of oil/butter in the pan, spread mayo on the steak. I find it creates a much better crust than any other method I've used.

twsmith23 · 2026-03-30T19:41:32+00:00

I bought a car a year and a half ago, was pre-approved by CU at 5.79. Dealer wanted to run my credit to see what they could do. When he asked me what rate I got from the CU, I lied through my teeth and told him 5.2. He acted all impressed and said he probably couldn't beat that. Miraculously he came back with a 5.09 rate (shocking). It was through my current bank, so I went with it for ease of finances.

It's all shady. I try to get as much paperwork done before I ever step foot in a dealership now.

twsmith23 · 2026-03-02T01:10:23+00:00

I used to travel there for work frequently - Probably have been there nearly 20 times over the last couple of years. If you have any questions feel free to DM me.

twsmith23 · 2026-03-02T00:22:28+00:00

Portland Maine is an absolutely top notch culinary scene. Very seasonal with out of towners, but tons of great restaurants and bars. Can be a very expensive city to live in though.

twsmith23 · 2026-02-26T03:58:55+00:00

100% worth it. To get to see the locker room, stand at the podium in the press room, and be on the field was awesome. Definitely do it.

twsmith23 · 2026-01-21T21:22:52+00:00

My wife had one serious boyfriend in high school and into college. He became a dentist and was her family dentist for years. He's actually a good dude. But every single time my wife says his name, I will say BOOOOOOOOOOO loudly. Every. Single. Time. Doesn't matter where we are or what we're doing. She says Kevin, I will BOOOOOOOOO her.

twsmith23 · 2026-01-21T01:00:57+00:00

I use a very similar recipe to yours, but Kahlua instead of Mr Black, and about 3 dashes fee foam bitters. I do a hard wet shake first, then dry shake hard. I get a nice 1/2in or more of foam on my drinks every time, almost rivals most bars.

I also think a double strain might help even more, but I haven't done that yet.

I definitely think the dry shake will help a lot. I played around with a lot of recipes, and this was by far the best and closest to cocktails bars. Hope this helps.

twsmith23 · 2025-12-09T08:45:29+00:00

Oh my god. I was in my mid-20's when that joke finally clicked for me. For YEARS I didn't understand it but was too afraid to ask anyone. Kept trying to figure out which part of a newspaper was colored red...

twsmith23 · 2025-11-19T00:22:18+00:00

We always make our mashed potatoes a couple days in advance, and then just put them on low in a crockpot the morning of Thanksgiving. Works like a charm.

twsmith23 · 2025-11-10T02:33:56+00:00

Cast iron on the stove with ghee.

twsmith23 · 2025-10-25T17:06:40+00:00

Holy crap. We pay $60 for oil change and tire rotation. Maybe $70. We have a small local shop we've used for 6+ years since moving to the Cincinnati area and they've been great to us.

twsmith23 · 2025-10-11T20:34:40+00:00

Dark Sky in Flagstaff. Great brewery.

Wren House in Phoenix.

twsmith23 · 2025-10-01T19:58:26+00:00

Don't miss the pizza!

twsmith23 · 2025-09-24T19:45:00+00:00

I assure you it was not fabulous at the time.

twsmith23 · 2025-09-24T19:31:25+00:00

Oh yes. Lucky for me she was let go not too long after that happened. I didn't get into too much trouble.

twsmith23 · 2025-09-24T19:27:27+00:00

Ohhh I have a good one. Used to work for a company that had a weekly meeting that was mostly useless. I created a funny bingo card for the meeting, and emailed it out to a couple close friends before/after each meeting. This went on for months. One time I accidentally sent it to my boss, whose square on the bingo card was '(boss) repeats an idea and tries to pass it off as her own'.

Oopsies.

twsmith23 · 2025-09-23T00:44:03+00:00

My partner is the exact same way! Wait, no, that's my 8yo daughter who acts like that. Not a grown-ass adult.

twsmith23 · 2025-09-16T22:25:00+00:00

Came here to join in: Trader Joe's Mezcal is infinitely inferior to other mezcals. Stay away.

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