H2O Tiger

re: GM is issuing a massive stop-sale over 6.2L V8 engine issues

Posted by H2O Tiger on 4/25/25 at 4:35 pm

I just rolled 10k in mine. Had a 21 Sierra with the 5.3L before it.

re: GM is issuing a massive stop-sale over 6.2L V8 engine issues

Posted by H2O Tiger on 4/25/25 at 4:32 pm

Well F.

I've got a 2024 Yukon XL with the 6.2L. Paid more to avoid the lifter issues the 5.3L is known for.

Also it sounds better.

re: Dining recs for solo Vegas trip?

Posted by H2O Tiger on 4/25/25 at 1:42 pm

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The no name pizza place on the second floor of the Cosmopolitan is excellent, and well within budget. It’s hidden down a hallway so not the easiest to find if you don’t know about it

I forgot about this food court. Also a good hand roll place and a hot chicken place there.

Las Vegas

re: Dining recs for solo Vegas trip?

Posted by H2O Tiger on 4/25/25 at 1:40 pm

We like Din Tai Fung but it's all the way down at the Aria.

There's also a Taco Bell Cantina at Planet Hollywood with Boozy Baja Blast slushees.

re: Trip Report: A Journey Across Asia

Posted by H2O Tiger on 4/25/25 at 1:38 pm

Review: KLM Boeing 777-200 Business Class (AMS-DXB)

This flight left me with mixed opinions. The seat was the best of the variants KLM offers on its long-haul aircraft, combining the best of the 787-9 and 787-10 seats along with a door for extra privacy. The food on this flight was a major miss and, while the service flow was somewhat choppy, the crew was extremely friendly and did a fantastic job with ATX Jr.

re: Is there any reason I can’t make roughly one hour connections through charlotte?

Posted by H2O Tiger on 4/25/25 at 1:30 pm

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Is there any reason I can’t make roughly one hour connections through charlotte?

There are many reasons why you can't, but CLT is heavily banked and set up as a connecting hub. On the outbound you shouldn't have any issues aside from weather to worry about depending on the time of year you're flying. For the return, Charlotte doesn't see a ton of international traffic relative to it's size. If you have some of the transatlantic wide bodies in just ahead of you it may back up though.

Since you're connecting on to Dallas you should be fine as American runs a flight almost every hour CLT-DFW. Assuming a longer layover is price prohibitive for you, if the flight is far enough out you can book and hope for a schedule change which would allow them to reticket you.

re: Delta flight from Orlando to Atlanta catches fire at Orlando airport

Posted by H2O Tiger on 4/21/25 at 8:15 pm

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curious to see who initiated that evac

Wing flap fairings on the starboard side caught fire.

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re: Richland Chambers Reservoir

Posted by H2O Tiger on 4/21/25 at 8:12 pm

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With wind and heavy boat traffic, the wash tub effect is pretty bad.

Our current home lake is Lake Austin, so it can't be worse than that.

re: Richland Chambers Reservoir

Posted by H2O Tiger on 4/21/25 at 8:11 pm

That would be great! We've found some lots in The Wilderness, The Shores, and Admiral Shores which may work for us. We'll be up there the weekend of May 17th so if you have a realtor that would be great.

Shoot me an email and I'll fire off some questions.

atxjetsetter@gmail.com

Thanks!

re: Richland Chambers Reservoir

Posted by H2O Tiger on 4/21/25 at 3:53 pm

Cedar Creek is more developed which means prices are higher and the lots smaller. A lot of Dallas folks have places on Cedar Creek.

re: My parents are claiming my online degree from LSU "doesn't count"

Posted by H2O Tiger on 4/21/25 at 3:03 pm

Absolutely a real degree, there are just some things you won't be able to do/have access to as an online student.

EDIT: Also, welcome to Tiger Droppings. I'm sure all of the responses you get on this site will be levelheaded and rational.

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re: Richland Chambers Reservoir

Posted by H2O Tiger on 4/21/25 at 2:52 pm

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That's a nice hidden gem out there. Good choice.

Works perfect for us as we're in Austin, wife's parents are in Fort Worth, and my parents, brother, and his family are in Shreveport.

Richland Chambers Reservoir

Posted by H2O Tiger on 4/21/25 at 2:22 pm

Mrs. H2O and I are on the hunt for a lake property and Richland Chambers Reservoir is currently at the top of our list. We're headed up in a couple of weeks for a visit and she found a few lots she wants to go and look at.

Does anyone here have a good realtor in the area that they'd recommend?

re: Delta flight from Orlando to Atlanta catches fire at Orlando airport

Posted by H2O Tiger on 4/21/25 at 2:15 pm

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Most likely an A330 and they don’t have “tailpipes”

The Delta spokesperson referred to it as a tailpipe in their email which I found odd.

re: Delta flight from Orlando to Atlanta catches fire at Orlando airport

Posted by H2O Tiger on 4/21/25 at 2:03 pm

Flight was on an Airbus A330 which is typically used for transatlantic travel. Flight 1213 typically uses Boeing 757s but the A330 was swapped in for today.

I confirmed with Delta that there were 282 passengers onboard, not 200 like initially reported.

Delta Passengers Forced to Deplane via Slides After Engine Fire in Orlando

re: Trip Report: A Journey Across Asia

Posted by H2O Tiger on 4/18/25 at 9:30 pm

Thanks sportsaddit68, We all have to start somewhere! I used to get excited about flying from Dallas to San Antonio in Economy for work.

re: Two Killed in Shooting Outside of Baton Rouge Airport

Posted by H2O Tiger on 4/18/25 at 1:15 pm

Though out in the middle of nowhere.

re: Two Killed in Shooting Outside of Baton Rouge Airport

Posted by H2O Tiger on 4/18/25 at 9:56 am

Sounds like the argument involved at least one rental car employee.

re: Two Killed in Shooting Outside of Baton Rouge Airport

Posted by H2O Tiger on 4/18/25 at 9:12 am

I'll never forget when residents of Coppell were complaining about the noise from DFW even though the airport was there before the town. I'm sure the same thing will happen in Austin as the southern part of the city develops.

Planes have only gotten quieter over the last 50 years, I'm not sure why people are surprised by these things when moving next to an airport.