Posts by silentdriver5

Adventure parks? You mean somewhere like New York City? 🤔
If that’s what you're asking—then absolutely 😁

I'm not entirely sure about the pricing, since I was only there for a corporate team-building event 🤷

Greetings, everyone 🙂

I'm trying to avoid starting an entirely new thread here...
I find myself with a question regarding the Associated Press and mortgage lending programs—

In the event that a home loan is issued through a joint arrangement involving a bank and the Associated Press, am I correct in assuming there is no interest during the grace period? Is that the case?...

Thank you 👍

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-> Driving must be quite a headache. I say "must be" because I don't actually drive myself...

Not really; it’s essentially the same thing 😉

Space isn't an issue for me, but seeing how my sister and father deal with it gives me a front-row seat to the chaos—which is quite entertaining for me, 🙂😁 though perhaps less so for 🤷 them...

Whenever I find myself navigating a road for the first time, instead of perceiving it in 3D, I mentally flatten it into a 2D layout—almost like looking down on a floor plan from above rather than actually walking or driving along the street—because that is how I construct my mental map.
Regarding the layout of the streets, mostly they follow a grid system, so I tend to visualize space as a series of parallel and perpendicular lines.
On top of that, I make note of certain landmarks along the way, such as a local diner, a specific tree, or perhaps a set of train tracks...

In the States, I always know where North is; if I find myself in an unfamiliar major city, I'll orient myself toward North on a map just to establish a reference point for building my internal mental model.

If the route becomes particularly complex, I simply rely on a map—something basic, like a paper tourist map 😁

I have never truly been lost to the point of total disorientation; I might take a wrong turn, but I never lose my sense of direction, so I always manage to find my way back... 🤷

That being said, I haven't the slightest clue how I would fare in the wilderness, say if someone were to suddenly drop me in the middle of a forest 🤔 Sure, I could look at the moss or check North at noon, but I've never actually had the opportunity to test that theory... 🤷

Michael Diaz4 said:How do I stop snoring? My wife has been on my case for days about it, telling me I’m basically torturing her, and honestly, I’m at a loss.🤷 The second I drift off, I'm out, but then the snoring starts immediately. Even when I'm just drifting in that weird space between being awake and fully asleep, 😁 I can actually hear myself doing it, but there’s nothing I can do to make it stop. Any advice?🙂 I'm not sure if it's actually bad for you. I feel fine, but I've heard people say it puts extra strain on your heart...

It definitely strains the heart if you're dealing with unknown— click.
The fact that you aren't staying under isn't great for you either; the body requires a certain continuity and depth of sleep, and from what I understand, you can't truly recover when you're stuck in that half-awake state...

General advice for tackling snoring includes:
Sleeping with your upper body elevated—sort of a semi-seated position—which admittedly isn't particularly comfortable... 🤷
Losing weight—based on my own observations (well, more like my son's 😬)—he’s roughly the same height and unknown as you, but he snored significantly less once he dropped about ten pounds... 🙂
Avoiding alcohol...

You can pick up various anti-snoring sprays or nasal strips at most pharmacies, though I can't say for certain how effective they really are... 🤷

Perhaps your wife could pick up some earplugs—you can find them at Miller (usually in the same aisle as the nasal strips)—they were a lifesaver for me... 👍

I am looking for some recommendations for a chocolate protein powder, provided that it isn't overly sweet or cloyingly sugary 🙂

I have tried a few options—one from Dell, one I picked up at Miller, and another from that little shop over in Vlaški star that carries ISO certified products... I seem to have forgotten the specific names of all three 😬 While the flavor profile was acceptable, they were all just far too sweet for my liking 👎
I don't typically use shakes as a supplement to a meal, but rather as a standalone protein meal itself, usually serving as my dinner

Frank Collins85 said:Michael Lee4 is probably actually a pretty cool guy IRL... but his online persona takes such a hit because of this poorly executed moderation style. It’s always the same pattern: someone breaks a rule? Give them a yellow warning just to show we're being "lenient"... do it again? A little red flag and ten points gone... do it a third time? You're banned for a thousand years, good night.

I'm sitting this one out and won't be voting. The mods can see exactly who participated anyway, and since this isn't even a public poll, I have no desire to deal with them sulking at me just because I voted for things to go a certain way. 😂

Generally speaking, the consensus among readers😁 - which serves as my endorsement of whatFrank Collins85 👍is
saying... I feel he could perhaps refine his moderation style a bit, though other than that, I have no complaints🙂

High Fidelity🤔

jadesailor14 said:I was just sitting here feeling a bit nostalgic 😁
Why can't we find a mix like Donna's or maybe something with Barack Obama and... I think it was apple?

There actually is 😬
And they managed to do something as impressive as messing with Barack Obama something like an apple 😳
:does not like apples:🙂

Aaron Barrett6 said:Look, I couldn't find it even at my local Diana, and honestly, I’ve checked at least twenty different grocery stores and came up totally empty. That's why I'm asking—does anyone have one they're willing to sell? This 1.5-liter bottle in the last photo is $12 and it was the only one left before, which was awesome, but now it's gone forever and I can't find it anywhere else

Can someone tell me which Diana store this was?

Diana near Central Park - last year😬
I suppose I’ll have to do some digging myself to see if there's any current stock available or where it might be hiding...🤷

Have you checked the major shopping malls yet, and if so, where exactly?
If anyone happens to track down the juice first, do let us know here...🙂

Henry Morris3 said:I was wondering... if I’m visiting a restaurant or a cafe and I don't smoke, can the owner actually bar me from sitting on the patio? Like, can they insist that I move to the indoor seating just so they can save all those outdoor tables for the smokers instead...

Thanks for the help...

If we draw a parallel to how certain club owners might deny entry based on age—say, refusing anyone under 21—or dress codes, such as banning guys in tracksuits and sneakers... it’s highly probable they can do the same here...🤷
Though I haven't looked up the specific legal precedent for this exact scenario...😬

On the other hand, I am curious about the logistics of how they actually intend to enforce a "smokers only" patio policy... 🤔
What happens if a mixed group arrives together?

Or take my own situation, for instance... 😁--say I sit down on the patio, pull out a pack, and realize I don't actually feel like smoking right now, though the urge might strike later; normally, I'll have one with a beer outside, but I could just as easily abstain...😁
Or perhaps I light half a cigarette just for the sake of it, then spend the next hour or two sipping a drink without touching another one?
Will they really stand up and demand I vacate my seat for a smoker at that point? 🙂

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Henry Moore2 said:Is there anywhere I can just pick some up? I really don't have the time to go out and forage, but I've been dying to whip up a batch of juice.

Aaron Barrett6 As I was saying...
Does anyone happen to have a liter or two of soda they're looking to part with... 😬

Last year, I made a purchase at Diana... I think... 🤔) Barack Obama juice.
This one (the last bottle)...

The quotation marks are... Aaron Harris2 🙂
Keep scrolling down, there's an article about that...

Jerry Martin19 said:I think you're just hitting "back" to leave the thread, so when you return to the page, it naturally shows the timestamp from before you actually posted 😁
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If you find yourself in this situation, just hit F5 after clicking Back to refresh the page properly...🙂

urbannomad30 said:namely Les Savy Fav, The Shins, Ted Leo, M83, Belle & Sebastian, Wilco, and TV on the Radio
and I would personally include
Arcade Fire, the indie rock scene, My Morning Jacket, Kings of Convenience, and The Decemberists

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I find myself wondering if there is any actual negotiation happening with any of these acts, or if this list is merely a collection of wishful thinking...🤔

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Roger Richardson61 said:Basically, you're looking at 4 grams of protein and 20 grams of carbs per serving, all of which is sugar. It's a total disaster...

What exactly do you mean by "disaster"?🤔 How does that stack up against, say, a slice of cheese or a small chicken cutlet?🤷

James Lewis6 said:Don't listen to them... people are just living in fear, and honestly, none of those proteins are going to do you any harm...😉Of course you’re going to ask when you have the opportunity... I don't personally know the exact ingredient profile of that specific protein, though it is clearly listed right there on the packaging...
Actually, whey contains a relatively low percentage of protein by weight because it’s mostly water... though, in my opinion, whey proteins remain the gold standard for quality...

Thank you... 🙂

Ethan Garcia8 said:The real kicker, if you want to call it that, is how those proteins from Walmart don't actually seem to contain any real protein... 😁 I suppose I might actually consider picking some up if that were legitimate whey protein... How much does it run at Walmart? $6.75? 😁

It appears there may have been an error or a truncated message in your input... $10 😳

So, I seem to recall reading somewhere that whey protein isolates are the superior choice... I actually spotted it on a container back at Walmart, where it had "The Healthy Plus" printed right on the label—which, for some reason, just lends a certain sense of credibility to the whole thing... ☕Well, I suppose that is my current way of thinking about it... 😁 It really can't be that bad... 🥳

And I wonder... is it actually possible to prepare that drink using milk instead?

Ethan Garcia8 said:But honestly, there's hardly any protein in it. It’s practically negligible.

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Then what on earth is it actually for? 😕 Since I went ahead and bought it already... 😳

Hello everyone 🙂

I recently picked up some whey protein from Walmart; the chocolate flavor is decent enough, though it leans perhaps a bit too sweet for my liking 🥳 The packaging suggests mixing it with cold water—is that a strict requirement, or would it be acceptable to use milk instead? I have a feeling it might actually taste better with milk... 🙂😍

As for timing, should I be drinking this in the morning or later in the afternoon? Just to clarify, I’m not looking to build muscle mass, but rather to add a bit more substance to my plant-based diet 🤷

You’ve got Samsonite even when you're just heading out to the suburbs... If my memory serves me right, the price for those rolling suitcases was sitting somewhere around 1,200 $500 🤔
...

A quick question regarding plant-based cheese 🙂

Is there an optimal time to eat it:
for breakfast

or perhaps for dinner

or does it truly make no difference? 😕

I consume this exclusively because I am a vegetarian, and I’ve heard it offers high-quality protein—something I find slightly lacking in my current diet; consequently, any potential muscle gain is merely a secondary benefit... so please, I am only looking for answers from a strictly nutritional standpoint 🙂
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Not even close 🎉 🎉

I honestly think they might... I suspect the folks over at Verizon completely overlooked the weather forecast and failed to provide any cover for the performers against the rain 😉
As for the crowd, that’s a whole different story 😳

Cave isn't slated for 10, or at least he should be by then... there's still enough time to settle the nerves before he hits the stage 🙂