The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

MinnieM123

MinnieM123

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Goofyernmost said:
It's just like everything else, I am not saying that all Uber drivers are a threat, but, the lack of real supervision is inviting people with less then honorable intentions. It's kind of like playing the odds. Things are not always going to happen that are bad, but, under this plan it is much more likely to happen then other more closely supervised situations. If nothing else, I've had the opportunity to observe the driving skills of Uber, and like the queen once said... "I am not amused".
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Different people have different comfort levels. For me, I've been using public transit (buses, trains, commuter rails, trolleys and boats) since I was probably 12 years old. I don't drive much, and far prefer public transit. I've also taken taxis many times down through the years.

I'm still not comfortable with either Uber or Lyft yet (obviously there are many good people who work for both--it's just that I'm not sure I trust the vetting of some). We've had some high profile cases here in MA that turned me off. Again, I'm sure most drivers are decent and trying to make a living, but I'm sticking with taxis for the time being.

Here's a recent article that was interesting --
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/uber-lyft-drivers-sexual-assault-passengers-report/
 
Figgy1

Figgy1

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StarWarsGirl said:
Well, the first thing I'm trying is DVC point rentals. I just put in a request with the DVC rental store and asked that they just check availability for Studios across the board and that if a split stay is possible, fine. We shall see how this goes. If we can get a studio, I'll stay with her and help with the cost. If not, I'm looking at other options. As a last resort, she can stay at Pop, but she'd be over there by herself. I'd hate to do that to her.
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Good luck
 
MinnieM123

MinnieM123

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93boomer said:
Having a drama-filled day here. I started painting my bathroom walls, and the doorbell rang. I hung my head out the window to see who was there. I recognized this 20- something guy from walking on our road several times in the past month. He wanted to be taken to get gas cause his car had run out. I told him no. He has no car. I was extremely nervous cause I was alone. He left and walked out of the neighborhood. Well, ten minutes later a sheriff's car pulled into our neighborhood. One of our neighbors, who is a city policeman, had called them because the guy had been acting suspicious going to only certain neighbor's doors. He believes he was casing the houses. Later, my neighbor let me know they had picked the guy up on probation violations, etc. I am so glad we have a policeman in our neighborhood!
And now we have this hurricane barreling towards our state. My DD and SIL are in the bulls-eye if it stays on course. I am hoping it changes and goes more east. Also, my niece lives on the coast and has to evacuate so she is headed back to the mountains. Please keep everyone in your prayers and thoughts including all the utility personnel. We haven't found out if and when my DH may have to go help. Thanks everyone!:)
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I would have called the cops right away on that guy. My radar is up all the time on unusual behavior from strangers. Even hubs has told me that I can pick people out of a crowd--I just have a very deep sixth sense about people.

For you, my own bro, and @Goofyernmost , I'm saying prayers that this storm loses most of its punch before hitting land. Emailed my bro this morning and he told me that they're supposed to get a lot of rain, but the main part of the hurricane might pass by his area. (He's way inland in N.C.) Still, rain and flooding is very serious, even if the major winds bypass his area.
 
MinnieM123

MinnieM123

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StarWarsGirl said:
@MinnieM123 You've stayed at Swan/Dolphin before, right? How far out do you usually book?

One of my friends is going in February, and I was looking at this as an option for her as we'll be at BWV and she'd be super close. But their website is saying no availability. Not sure if it's the construction or if something else is going on.
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Stayed at both hotels at one time or another. My favorite is the SWAN because it's smaller and quieter. There is no particularly good time to book, as rates fluctuate all the time (think of airlines . . . ). If there is no vacancy at the time she wanted in February, it may be because of school vacation up North, or more likely, it's convention business.

I was in the hotel industry some years ago, and I can tell you that companies reserve large blocks of rooms (as I'm sure you're aware), but if they don't fill those rooms by an agreed-upon date, the hotel will release those rooms back into inventory--for sale to the public. Often, the rates drop on those rooms, 30 days or less before the dates you want. So deals can be had if you wait it out a bit.

That aside, business bookings and leisure booking projections are sometimes off, and various deals can be advertised at ANY point during the year to compensate. The thing is to check fairly often (including midweek--sometimes projections fluctuate midweek), and also to check out any discounts from AAA and others. I usually always get reasonable rates, but again, I check often.
 
MinnieM123

MinnieM123

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Just an fyi that if any of you are interested in a TR about mainland China (and eventually Shanghai Disney), one of the forum members (D Hindley) has a new one in the Chit Chat section.

He's had some fascinating TRs in the past (Japan) about his overseas travels--that one was called the Solo Circle Tour of Asia, and it's (presently) back on page 20, in the TR section.
 
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93boomer

93boomer

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MinnieM123 said:
I would have called the cops right away on that guy. My radar is up all the time on unusual behavior from strangers. Even hubs has told me that I can pick people out of a crowd--I just have a very deep sixth sense about people.

For you, my own bro, and @Goofyernmost , I'm saying prayers that this storm loses most of its punch before hitting land. Emailed my bro this morning and he told me that they're supposed to get a lot of rain, but the main part of the hurricane might pass by his area. (He's way inland in N.C.) Still, rain and flooding is very serious, even if the major winds bypass his area.
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Thank you!!! My DD heard upwards of 48”. I cannot imagine what her basement is going to look like. I will pray for your brother too.
 
MinnieM123

MinnieM123

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93boomer said:
Thank you!!! My DD heard upwards of 48”. I cannot imagine what her basement is going to look like. I will pray for your brother too.
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Thank you for that. We've all seen damage from even 6 inches of water in flash flooding situations -- that will be nothing compared to the rainfall you just mentioned. (My bro lives toward the bottom of a hill, too, and none of this sits well with me.) And even though it's been many years since he was in the service, he still has that ex-Marine thing going on with him--strong, stoic--he'd never allow himself to freak out--he's just not the type. (And if he did, he'd never admit to it! ;) )
 
MySmallWorldof4

MySmallWorldof4

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MinnieM123 said:
Thank you for that. We've all seen damage from even 6 inches of water in flash flooding situations -- that will be nothing compared to the rainfall you just mentioned. (My bro lives toward the bottom of a hill, too, and none of this sits well with me.) And even though it's been many years since he was in the service, he still has that ex-Marine thing going on with him--strong, stoic--he'd never allow himself to freak out--he's just not the type. (And if he did, he'd never admit to it! ;) )
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I hope he remains safe.
 
ajrwdwgirl

ajrwdwgirl

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93boomer said:
Having a drama-filled day here. I started painting my bathroom walls, and the doorbell rang. I hung my head out the window to see who was there. I recognized this 20- something guy from walking on our road several times in the past month. He wanted to be taken to get gas cause his car had run out. I told him no. He has no car. I was extremely nervous cause I was alone. He left and walked out of the neighborhood. Well, ten minutes later a sheriff's car pulled into our neighborhood. One of our neighbors, who is a city policeman, had called them because the guy had been acting suspicious going to only certain neighbor's doors. He believes he was casing the houses. Later, my neighbor let me know they had picked the guy up on probation violations, etc. I am so glad we have a policeman in our neighborhood!
And now we have this hurricane barreling towards our state. My DD and SIL are in the bulls-eye if it stays on course. I am hoping it changes and goes more east. Also, my niece lives on the coast and has to evacuate so she is headed back to the mountains. Please keep everyone in your prayers and thoughts including all the utility personnel. We haven't found out if and when my DH may have to go help. Thanks everyone!:)
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Oh my sounds like a crazy day. First of all I'm glad you didn't fall for that guy's line and I'm glad that someone called the police to investigate. Second, I hope that you and our loved ones all stay safe with that hurricane coming in.
 

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