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    What are the advantages of doing this?
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    This is Concan: https://waterdata.usgs.gov/usa/nwis/uv?site_no=08195000 Don't see an exact reading for Leakey/Garner, but would assume the same. I have not been this year, but I have been to Concan in a prior year when the discharge was zero. Tubing is clearly not an option. Find a swimming hole, and more importantly try to find a spring because the water will get quite warm as the day goes on (as you can see from the temp graph).
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    Also subscribed. Doing 7 days on a boat for a friend's 40th in late September. Departing/Returning out of Split. Will likely add 5 or so days on the front or back with just me and the wife. Seems like we'll have to make some tough choices.
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    Seems that Brad Garrett is off this weekend. Michael Somerville is this wkd. We're leaning towards Absinthe. Appreciate all the input.
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    I stayed there for a work charity thing about 6 years ago. Unless things have changed, I wouldn't spend any time wandering around after dark without a destination in mind. I saw from your earlier posts you plan to get out of Belize City pretty quickly. Solid plan. I'd just enjoy your beers at the Radisson and rest up for that.
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    We ended up booking the Encore for this weekend as the NoMad surprisingly sold out. Per the Encore concierge, Pro Bowl and Chinese New Year are making for a busy weekend. We have a reservation at La Cave on Friday, early dinner at Cipriani before the show Saturday, and Lotus of Siam Sunday. We're not excited about Cipriani as we've been before, but that was the only option for an early reservation (5 - 5:30). Might try to get a seat at the Sinatra's bar right when they open. The Garth show is at 8 PM at Dolby Live, so I think we'll be trying to head that way by 7. We have nothing on tap for Sunday other than dinner. Thinking about adding a show, and would like something other than Cirque. Best comedy experience? Is Blue Man Group fun? I'm all ears.
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    @Your Mom It appears we have the same Lexus, although mine is pretty much stock at the moment. I'm thinking about changing that. Do you mind sharing what updates/upgrades you made from a suspension, wheels, & tires perspective? Do you regret any of them from a handling, reliability, or noise perspective?
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    I was able to snag a couple tickets to the Garth Brooks show on 2/5 for my wife's bday (ticketmaster was a cluster, but my order finally went through just before I gave up). It has not been cancelled yet. It's been mask required since the beginning, so I'm hoping they just stick to that. We are looking at staying at the NoMad for proximity to show, adults only, and no smoking. Has anybody ever stayed or visited there? Thoughts? Restaurants on property?
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    Went to Belize in early November. We had to show negative test results from within 48 hours of entry. Vaccination status was never asked. Each country will have its own entry requirements so you'll need to check on Costa Rica specifically, and obviously those could change in the coming months. For coming home, we had to get negative Covid tests. The vax vs. no-vax only came into play with regard to how long before your flight you're allowed to have a negative test. If vaccinated, could be 72 hours before flight. If not, had to be within 24 hours of flight. However, that has already changed: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/testing-international-air-travelers.html Everybody within 1 day now it appears.
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    Am I the only one that wants to see a picture of Spot at this point?
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    drizzly.com Make it anonymous if you have to.
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    Mind sharing the presale code?
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    Below is from the Victoria House Covid guidelines as of 10/8/21. We will be there in early November. Will update on how it goes. Masks are Required Please be aware that masks are required by the Belize government in all public places and social distancing is also mandatory. Please plan on wearing your mask all the way through the airport, on the flight to the island, and during the transport to the hotel, etc. We suggest you bring a few extra masks just in case. Once you reach Victoria House, masks are required on the property, including at our front desk, walking into the spa or the restaurant/bar, etc. Of course, you can remove your mask once inside the restaurant or bar and seated. You can also forego a mask at the pool or on the beach, as long as you maintain a sufficient distance from anyone not in your family.
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    My aging father has requested a trip to Taos to relive our younger family days, and see all his grandchildren experience his favorite place on Earth. We always stayed at the Rio Hondo Condos growing up so we will likely do that again for nostalgia purposes, and it's good for our family size of 8 adults and 6 kids. Likely going MLK wkd, which isn't ideal, but hoping not the worst time. My concern is that my Dad obviously can't see the slopes from those condos. On top of that he has pretty limited mobility. He needs his walker or scooter to get around. I haven't been in 25 years. I'm wondering if there's a restaurant or lounge that is handicap accessible where he could set up shop and see the bottom of the slopes. Any thoughts?
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    Any recent travelers have advice for getting your COVID test required for return? Done on San Pedro or at the airport?
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    Thanks, and what do y'all think about the return? I'm thinking we'll be fine landing at 1:15 for a 2:10 flight as we can check in online and whatnot. Any unexpected departure procedures/delays with COVID?
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    Heading down in early November. Trying to book my puddle jumper flight. Our SWA flight is scheduled to land in BZE at 1:15 PM. Puddle jumper options are 1:40 or 2:40. We're not checking bags, but I'm assuming with entry activities we'll need to go with the 2:40. Thoughts on that? Similar for the return. Our flight leaves BZE at 2:10 PM. The puddle jumper lands at either 12:15 or 1:15 PM. Think we'd be ok pushing it a little and doing the 1:15, or do the exit procedures take a bit of time?
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    Aducanumab

    Spoosner replied to MoJames's topic in Daily Texan

    Headline article on cnn today. https://www.cnn.com/2021/09/26/politics/alzheimers-drug-aduhelm-fda-approval/index.html
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    +3. I believe it's $100/year when you pay the lump sum.
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    Can't recommend this stroller/car seat combo enough. I laugh at people carrying heavy ass car seats around. Only downside is that when they grow out of it (around 1 year old), you'll need something new, as opposed to some that grow with your kid. The good thing is there's definitely a secondary market, so you can sell easily if needed Expensive, but worth every single penny IMO. You can find used on facebook marketplace or resale shop, but don't buy a knock-off brand (read an article those haven't been properly tested/certified). https://www.shopdoona.com/products/doona-car-seat-stroller We use this for diaper trash can. It uses regular kitchen trash bags, and works well for us.
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    What is the best way to shop realistic leases? We need a 2nd car pronto for various reasons, but I'd prefer not to buy in this market. Lease deals I see advertised are for base models and low mileage. Is there a way to "build" a realistic lease on a website, or pretty much have to go to a dealer in person to work it out? I've never leased, so I also welcome any warnings that the lease market is just as bad or worse than buying, etc.
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    At the recommendation of one of the food deliverers (not really a waitress due to the order at the counter aspect) when contemplating our 2nd round of ordering, we got the glass noodles and an order of karaage to mix/eat together. Was delicious. Will do again.
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    Somebody doesn't use their signal when changing lanes ☝️
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    Awesome pics. Definitely fond memories for me. My trek was about 22 years ago near as I can figure. My oldest son is 3. Hopefully I'll get back some day.
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    Some quick googling says pure aluminum is about $0.89 per pound. So although a cool video, I'm gonna go with no on the "is it worth it".

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