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[Haley R]

Dh and I have been planning on doing the London/Scotland trip next year, but I've really been feeling lately like I just want to go back to Japan instead. I loved it there so much and I know if I said it to Dh he would agree in a heartbeat. He practically begged me to go back last year even though we were just there in June. I feel like we should see someplace new, though. The expansion at TDR also doesn't open until 2022 so I'd like to see that, but by then we might be dealing with two kids. I just can't decide. We most likely wouldn't fly business with ANA because of the seat configuration and I would want the baby to have his own seat. We also would have to trek a lot further than if we were just going to Europe since we're on the East Coast. The nice thing about Japan is we've been there before and would know what to expect. We wouldn't really have to plan much because we already know we want to go back to Tokyo. I just can't decide.

 

[CaliforniaGirl09]

I feel your pain about the loss of the nonstop OAK-MCO flights. I had nonstops booked for spring break, but they were canceled during the last Max issue extension. We got direct instead. One stop, but at least we don't have to get off the plane.

I messed up the terminology (I do know the difference, LOL), but as you suggested I meant nonstop (not direct). I couldn't find either, but it's the nonstops I'm missing. Glad you were able to find one that you don't have to change planes on!

 

[brownhaired_girl]

DOC reported today that all Southwest Personal cards 75,000 point signup with $5000 spend in 6 months. Only available via referral. Offer ends Feb 18.

Oops.... 40,000 for first $1,000 spend then 35,000 for the next $5,000 spend.

 

[mmmears]

I feel your pain about the loss of the nonstop OAK-MCO flights. I had nonstops booked for spring break, but they were canceled during the last Max issue extension. We got direct instead. One stop, but at least we don't have to get off the plane.

I'm really sad that that brief, shining moment when SW had non-stops was during the few years that we chose to take a break from flying to MCO. We did get in on the VA flights that were nonstop when DD was little, and some great JB ones that stopped in Austin (it was actually a nice stop) but those are gone, too.

 

[SouthFayetteFan]

DOC reported today that all Southwest Personal cards 75,000 point signup with $5000 spend in 6 months. Only available via referral. Offer ends Feb 18.

Oops.... 40,000 for first $1,000 spend then 35,000 for the next $5,000 spend.

Hey - I reported that here before DoC even wrote his post!!

 

[alryan]

Any recent Capital One Venture cardholders?

My DH just got one last month.

 

[brownhaired_girl]

Hey - I reported that here before DoC even wrote his post!!

I missed it . That job that I love so much kept me pretty busy today. A really exhausting day shift. I tried reading some of the thread tonight and couldn’t keep my eyes open. Any thoughts on if they will match....

 

[SouthFayetteFan]

I missed it . That job that I love so much kept me pretty busy today. A really exhausting day shift. I tried reading some of the thread tonight and couldn’t keep my eyes open. Any thoughts on if they will match....

It’s ok - you know the benevolent one will always forgive you!!

I would definitely try for a match! No DPs yet of them matching since it’s so new though. I’d ask for match via SM.

 

[brownhaired_girl]

Is that forgiveness from the benevolent dictator like a “get out of the shun corner free card” I just don’t think I could deal with the pop tarts there.

 

[wendow]

I had family members trying to touch my stomach over Christmas and I just gently put my hands in between theirs and my stomach. If it was a stranger they would be hearing words from me. I’m not comfortable with family touching my belly let alone a random person at the store

Isn't that such a weird concept that because you have a human life growing inside of you, people feel entitled to touch your stomach, whereas they never would do otherwise. So weird. I was pretty tolerant of a lot while pregnant but I had many people touch my stomach and that bothered me.

I also go huge while pregnant. Just YUGE! I didn't gain much weight with any of mine but I'm 5'2 so baby had no where to go but out lol! I regularly had people thinking I was due any day when I was 7 mos and I did get asked if I was having twins a few times. All my babies were 8-9 lbs.

Here is me at 38 weeks with baby#4 (and yes, I went to 40 weeks!).

 

[wendow]

I meant he was fatter than you. Lol. Not that you were fat. 32 inches is pretty slim. Even at 34 DH is told he’s thin, especially at 6’2”. People ask why I don’t feed him more.

My dh wears a 33 waist. Considering he was a 28 when we started dating, I'd say he's let himself go

 

[Alice Sr.]

Oh Alice apparently doesn't know how to edit a post correctly...deleted.

 

[Alice Sr.]

The Centurion Lounge at PHX is opening today.
https://www.doctorofcredit.com/phoenix-likely-to-get-american-express-centurion-lounge/
Tagging @IFlossU. @Alexle2007 and @ten6mom might also be interested.

I am actually going to get to check it out. DH's annual board meeting is in Phoenix this year. The company pays for my flight also so I used points to upgrade to 1st I will be flying out separately from DTW on Delta (meeting him there). I'm not sure if the trip/destination is the frosting or the flight and opportunity to visit a Centurion.

I want to pay DH's new CIU from my Chase checking account, but when I try to set it up it says something like - "cannot verify you are the owner of this account" - well yeah, because he's not. It then says have the owner of the account use Chase bill pay to pay this bill. But I can' figure it out. I log into my Chase account and go to pay bills, but It wants a zip code of where the bill is from. Anyone know what I"m doing wrong?
Thanks.

I'm behind so this has probably either been addressed by someone here or you have called into Chase but I had the same problem. The Chase rep told me it's an issue on their part, they are trying to correct it. That was several months ago so I'm surprised they are still dealing with it.

 

[ctinct]

Exciting News! I convinced the husband that I could do a trip to New York to take my daughter to see Hamilton for a quick 3 day trip (June 1st-3rd) using points for flight, hotel and tickets. I have AA miles and this looks like a decent deal for non stop, San Antonio to LaGuardia (Never used AA miles so tell me if I'm wrong). I'm going to use UR's to book a hotel, and I will use UR's to wipe away the tickets for the show, ($200 each )View attachment 463261

Now I need help choosing a hotel. I want to be close, but I don't know what district to look in (well I think I do, Midtown or Manhattan?)
How far is to far from the area?
Thanks!

The Marriott Marquis is literally right next to the theater. I hung out there while waiting for the theater to open the doors. However, it may be pricier/more points than other options. Check hotels that say theater district or Times Square. Although, some hotels fudge that a bit. My daughter and I stayed in a holiday inn that billed itself as the theater district, but was actually in the garment district. We knew it was, though, and although it was a bit of a farther walk, it was still quite doable.

Are there actually $200 tickets available in June? My kids bought my ticket, and I know they bought the ticket way, way in advance when a new block was released. I would recommend listening to the cast recording prior to seeing the show, because it can be difficult to catch all the lyrics.

And I’m not sure if this is the case all the time, but on the day I saw the show, the theater was absolutely freezing! C’mon, Hamilton. You make enough money to pay for a little heat ( or ac, if needed)!

 

[happysavermp]

Any recent Capital One Venture cardholders?

My husband just got one. He did have a targeted mailer offer. I applied a few weeks before him (without a mailer) and was denied. We both have excellent credit scores/credit histories. The only thing different between us is that I am a stay at home mom. I’ve never been denied for any other credit card.

 

[reliev]

My dh wears a 33 waist. Considering he was a 28 when we started dating, I'd say he's let himself go

i gained weight when my wife was preg too got up to 36 ouch dont miss those days back to 32

 

[wendow]

I want to pay DH's new CIU from my Chase checking account, but when I try to set it up it says something like - "cannot verify you are the owner of this account" - well yeah, because he's not. It then says have the owner of the account use Chase bill pay to pay this bill. But I can' figure it out. I log into my Chase account and go to pay bills, but It wants a zip code of where the bill is from. Anyone know what I"m doing wrong?
Thanks.

I have this problem with every new chase biz card we get. I have to make the first payment by phone (automated system) and then the next bill, I can do online and set up autopay. After the first phone payment, their system recognizes the account.

 

[WVMomof3]

Isn't that such a weird concept that because you have a human life growing inside of you, people feel entitled to touch your stomach, whereas they never would do otherwise. So weird. I was pretty tolerant of a lot while pregnant but I had many people touch my stomach and that bothered me.

I also go huge while pregnant. Just YUGE! I didn't gain much weight with any of mine but I'm 5'2 so baby had no where to go but out lol! I regularly had people thinking I was due any day when I was 7 mos and I did get asked if I was having twins a few times. All my babies were 8-9 lbs.

Here is me at 38 weeks with baby#4 (and yes, I went to 40 weeks!).
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But you have the cute basketball bump. I had the spread. Ughhh Was not a cute little distinct bump but fat everywhere. 17 years later that spread hasn't really left me. lol

 

[Lain]

Hey - I reported that here before DoC even wrote his post!!

So can we call you the Dictator of Credit now?

 

[havaneselover]

For anyone who did the Incredible Bank bonus, my bonus has posted