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mycox

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  1. The best thing about it is it fits under the seat. So no big deal if you can't find overhead bin space.
  2. Something like this. It's a perfect weekend bag that can be carried like a briefcase or backpack. https://topodesigns.com/products/global-briefcase
  3. or be down 12 runs going into the 9th
  4. I hear the Chase Sapphire lounge at LaGuardia is very nice
  5. 8x points on all travel booked through Chase: Chase doesn't always give you the best pricing, but 8x points would most likely make up the difference. $250 x 2 yearly credit for The Edit hotels booked through Chase: These are all luxury hotels I won't be booking with $150 x 2 dining credit through Sapphire Reserve exclusive tables via OpenTable: Select restaurants I doubt I will be dining in Priority Pass + Air Canada Maple leaf lounge (when traveling on star alliance). Priority pass pretty much sucks these days I would use the $300 travel credit and most likely Peloton and Lyft credits, but nothing else. So that's $540 total credits.. I think I'm going to downgrade after I renew my Global Entry next month.
  6. I'm going to get pizza delivered before I spend over $10 on a frozen pizza. Dominos and Pizza Hut aren't bad these days.
  7. The .whatever rating is stupid
  8. Hell yes, but this place is the best https://maps.app.goo.gl/Xmw59dEEGM15g92f6
  9. ^^^^ look at this baller
  10. I have no problems finding green space within the loop, and most are biking distance. Others are no longer than a 10 minute drive. Are you going to go on a hike? No, other than some Memorial Park trails Nice lakes? No I don't mid Galveston at all. Was there a couple of weeks ago and the water was pretty clear that day. The Strand is nice.
  11. I guess I'm in the minority of one that still enjoys downtown. Plenty of good bars and the restaurant scene is improving. I'm downtown bar hopping about once a month, although Main St is getting too clubby for me.
  12. The downtown population is growing and there are upcoming developments. No, it's never going to be Austin, but it upcoming. Downtown Houston seems to go in phases every 10 years or so. https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/article/downtown-houston-population-growth-20345899.php Houston also isn't just siting back and doing nothing about the homeless situation with an upcoming housing-first model. The mayor plans to become the first major U.S. city to end street homelessness by the end of 2026 (although I doubt that will happen). Most will just get moved from location to another. https://communityimpact.com/houston/bellaire-meyerland-west-university/government/2025/03/12/houstons-70m-plan-to-end-street-homelessness-by-2026/?utm_source=chatgpt.com Progress Made Homelessness has dropped sharply—roughly 60% since 2011. Model has housed thousands effectively. Current Gap As of mid‑2025: ~3,200 people still experience nightly homelessness; funding remains short; housing availability is tight. Ongoing Challenges Ensuring sustainable funding, expanding mental health services, avoiding criminalization, and expanding low-barrier options. Future Goal End street homelessness by end of 2026, provided the plan is fully funded and implemented effectively.
  13. I'm a fan of the soft shell lobster over the hard shell
  14. ^^^good oysters Houston location is too expensive to justify going there unless it's happy hour
  15. They sold to a private equity in 2021
  16. Ghent is a pretty cool city
  17. They are increasing the fee to $800 this year. I agree the Chase lounges are trash these days, and a let of terminals don't have Chase lounges anymore. They don't even offer restaurant credit anymore. The Lyft perk is nice, however.
  18. I would probably get back $400 of the CSR $800 credit. I won't renew precheck for another 4 years.
  19. I actually did some analysis using ChatGPT and the Chase Sapphire Preferred was suggested, but it was just a small sample of spending patterns. I need to find an easy way to get my purchases from the last 2 years analyzed without putting any personal information out there.
  20. I think I'm going to downgrade to preferred as well. Waiting until October.
  21. I read his book OUTLIVE. It's a good read, but your average person doesn't need to be in the top 70% of any of his training. Just follow his guidelines and exercise.
  22. I don't think you can get away with a Slow Donnie character these days on network TV
  23. Chase Saphire Reserve fee is going up to $795 annually in October. They offer more benefits, but I don't think I'll take advantage of them. Time for me to find a new card.
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