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re: The Aegean and the Adriatic - An In Game Thread.
Posted by s0tiger on 6/23/26 at 10:54 pm to geauxpurple
Thanks for the information. I am leaning towards booking flights and cruise separately for the same reasons as you and Nole Man.
Definitely want to do the Parthenon.
Thanks for your original post, as it is how I found this cruise which is perfect for what we were looking to do and convinced me to be ok with a cruise.
Will bump if I have other questions.
Definitely want to do the Parthenon.
Thanks for your original post, as it is how I found this cruise which is perfect for what we were looking to do and convinced me to be ok with a cruise.
Will bump if I have other questions.
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Thanks, looks like we will be on the Star as well, just with the opposite itinerary.
My parents have a travel agent so I will have them see what the rates and perks are compared to direct booking. I usually plan myself and book direct with the various entities, so it will be interesting to see the difference.
I appreciate the input and will definitely bump this topic if I have more questions.
My parents have a travel agent so I will have them see what the rates and perks are compared to direct booking. I usually plan myself and book direct with the various entities, so it will be interesting to see the difference.
I appreciate the input and will definitely bump this topic if I have more questions.
re: The Aegean and the Adriatic - An In Game Thread.
Posted by s0tiger on 6/23/26 at 11:39 am to geauxpurple
Looking seriously at this cruise for next May to celebrate parents 80th birthdays and our 30th wedding anniversary.
Did you use the Viking Air package or plan your own? The parents are concerned about not using the package, but we want to extend the vacation on both ends of the cruise by a few days and are considering doing our own thing as opposed to the Viking pre and post packages. I assume you planned your own since you were in Greece early, but maybe someone else can chime in if they have experience.
Also any tips on can't miss excursions, stateroom selection (I have never cruised before) or anything else is greatly appreciated.
Did you use the Viking Air package or plan your own? The parents are concerned about not using the package, but we want to extend the vacation on both ends of the cruise by a few days and are considering doing our own thing as opposed to the Viking pre and post packages. I assume you planned your own since you were in Greece early, but maybe someone else can chime in if they have experience.
Also any tips on can't miss excursions, stateroom selection (I have never cruised before) or anything else is greatly appreciated.
re: How much stock do you put in online reviews
Posted by s0tiger on 6/19/26 at 4:07 pm to kywildcatfanone
I use cumulative to filter to a reasonable amount to deep dive on.
Then look at the lowest rated reviews for trends. I generally pay attention to cleanliness complaints and ignore those about customer service. I assume no one want to live in filth and will point it out. I assume most customer service complaints are due to the customer being an a-hole.
I haven't been disappointed very often.
Then look at the lowest rated reviews for trends. I generally pay attention to cleanliness complaints and ignore those about customer service. I assume no one want to live in filth and will point it out. I assume most customer service complaints are due to the customer being an a-hole.
I haven't been disappointed very often.
re: Any OT vets ever deploy to Romania?
Posted by s0tiger on 6/15/26 at 10:14 pm to Darth_Vader
My son was there a couple of years ago with the 101st, also infantry.
They trained with Romanians half the time, did stupid shite the rest. He was able to go off base most days after they were released and on weekends. Also had some long weekends they were able to travel and see the country. I wish my deployments had been like that.
They lived in giant tents with 1 company per, so no privacy and always trying to sleep around others making noise got old for him.
Overall it was a good experience for him.
My advice would be to immerse himself in the culture as much as possible. I worked with Romanians in Afghanistan and they are as anti-communist as possible. Also genuinely kind and grateful people. And many of the women are smoke shows as has been pointed out.
They trained with Romanians half the time, did stupid shite the rest. He was able to go off base most days after they were released and on weekends. Also had some long weekends they were able to travel and see the country. I wish my deployments had been like that.
They lived in giant tents with 1 company per, so no privacy and always trying to sleep around others making noise got old for him.
Overall it was a good experience for him.
My advice would be to immerse himself in the culture as much as possible. I worked with Romanians in Afghanistan and they are as anti-communist as possible. Also genuinely kind and grateful people. And many of the women are smoke shows as has been pointed out.
Would also make dropping an invasion force via drop pods viable.
One step closer to the Imperium.
One step closer to the Imperium.
My comment wasn't aimed at you, just pulled the last gummy reference I saw to add my perspective about all the unnecessary ingredients in the things we consume.
I have stenosis in my upper and lower back causing nerve pain, knee issues from two injuries and subsequent surgeries and other chronic pain that was becoming unbearable. A few months ago I cut almost all processed food and all added sugar/sweeteners out and I feel 20 years younger. I try not be the annoying evangelist, but it opened my eyes to how bad all the additives are.
I have stenosis in my upper and lower back causing nerve pain, knee issues from two injuries and subsequent surgeries and other chronic pain that was becoming unbearable. A few months ago I cut almost all processed food and all added sugar/sweeteners out and I feel 20 years younger. I try not be the annoying evangelist, but it opened my eyes to how bad all the additives are.
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Saturation and uneven dosage aside, look at the ingredients in even the unsweetened gummies and ask why you would want to put unnecessary stuff in your body on a daily basis.
re: PE forcing Utah to lay off Athletic Dept. employees
Posted by s0tiger on 5/31/26 at 8:28 am to lsubatman1
PE = Private Equity
University basically sold the athletic department to a group like BlackRock and now they are going to gut it in the name of profit, will see if Utah's sports gets better or worse, but PE usually bleeds something dry before moving on to the next victim.
ETA: the university says they retain operational control, but time will tell.
University basically sold the athletic department to a group like BlackRock and now they are going to gut it in the name of profit, will see if Utah's sports gets better or worse, but PE usually bleeds something dry before moving on to the next victim.
ETA: the university says they retain operational control, but time will tell.
re: Anyone checking out 007 First Light today?
Posted by s0tiger on 5/29/26 at 9:45 am to geauxtigers87
Yeah, it's about $5 per hour if it takes 15 hours. People will pay more than that rate for movies and all kinds of other actvitities, but for some reason gamers bitch if they don't get 200 hours out of a $60-70 game.
Personally, I get bored with open world games that crame in filler fetch quests or collection tasks. A tight narrative driven game at 15-20 hours is my sweet spot.
Personally, I get bored with open world games that crame in filler fetch quests or collection tasks. A tight narrative driven game at 15-20 hours is my sweet spot.
Thank you, hitting Yosemite in a few weeks and didn't know about this. Will definatley check it out.
re: Anyone checking out 007 First Light today?
Posted by s0tiger on 5/28/26 at 1:31 pm to geauxtigers87
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it's just like great circle.
Is the stealth better? I finished Great Circle and thought it was good, but was disappointed by the stealth and level design. I love Dishonored and was hoping for something closer to that level of options for how to approach a mission.
paper route > grocery bagger > movie theater
LOL, let's pull highlights from 40 years ago when the league let them play to justify letting one player play in the modern era.
ETA, there is no context in that clip. Many of those likely resulted in fouls and expulsions.
ETA, there is no context in that clip. Many of those likely resulted in fouls and expulsions.
re: PSA - EGO Free Battery w/Select tool purchase
Posted by s0tiger on 5/21/26 at 7:13 pm to onelochevy
I have had a bunch of EGO products since 2019, including a push mower. Works great for a small to medium yard. Can get through cutting, weed eating, edging and blowing on one battery.
7th year and had my first battery fail over the winter.
7th year and had my first battery fail over the winter.
re: Did your parents take you to R rated movies in the 80's, 90's
Posted by s0tiger on 5/21/26 at 3:03 pm to ThuperThumpin
Yes, all of them.
Eventually my sister got a job at the theaters and me and my friends were just let in to whatever we wanted without parents.
Eventually my sister got a job at the theaters and me and my friends were just let in to whatever we wanted without parents.
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Both games have been great. This is a battle. Stop being such a homer
I am not an NBA fan. Haven't watched an NBA game in years. Visiting my mother and she is watching, so I am. Game 1 of both series were fun.
Tonight wasn't for me, the Hart stuff was over the top and way beyond letting them play. Arm bars and hair-pulling is pretty bush league. Don't blame him, the refs should have set some boundaries early.
I like physical basketball, but this was too much.
re: Paging tLesbians of tOT, I have questions about Subaru
Posted by s0tiger on 5/13/26 at 8:42 am to SidewalkTiger
I am on my second Outback and have had zero issues with either.
First was totaled in a wreck (not my fault) where I was hit by a Dodge Ram going 50 MPH while I was at a complete stop. I walked away without a scratch.
Second is a Wilderness with a little extra clearance which makes navigating the backcountry a little easier.
It also helps me stay undercover here in Colorado.
First was totaled in a wreck (not my fault) where I was hit by a Dodge Ram going 50 MPH while I was at a complete stop. I walked away without a scratch.
Second is a Wilderness with a little extra clearance which makes navigating the backcountry a little easier.
It also helps me stay undercover here in Colorado.
I have had one for about 5 years. No Issues and is much quieter, not that that really matters. I would buy it again.
re: Inherited Arsenal. Who in BR to take it to?
Posted by s0tiger on 5/8/26 at 10:29 am to musicman1026
I would gladly take the 1911 and P38 off your hands if I was anywhere near BR.
I hope you have something that tells you about their history, I bet it is fascinating.
I hope you have something that tells you about their history, I bet it is fascinating.
re: What is the funniest text ever sent to you that was meant for someone else?
Posted by s0tiger on 5/7/26 at 10:37 am to Perfect Circle
Email not text, and I wasn't the recipient but it became watercooler knowledge immediately.
Female Army major was a battalion XO and didn't like the battalion commander.
While on staff duty, she emailed the BCT commander with her list of grievances (without ever having talked to her boss face to face).
Unfortunately for her, she accidentally sent the email from the staff duty email account and not her personal email. The BCT commander had a rule that forwarded all emails from the staff duty account to his battalion commanders and CSMs along with some key staff.
She didn't make it any farther in the service.
Female Army major was a battalion XO and didn't like the battalion commander.
While on staff duty, she emailed the BCT commander with her list of grievances (without ever having talked to her boss face to face).
Unfortunately for her, she accidentally sent the email from the staff duty email account and not her personal email. The BCT commander had a rule that forwarded all emails from the staff duty account to his battalion commanders and CSMs along with some key staff.
She didn't make it any farther in the service.
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