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Yeah, me too, pretty much. This season I am going to get some discipline about participating in a little less group insanity, keeping the intensity down, and starting to build some more “cellular” fitness to see me into my 70s and beyond. My other goal is one real day of weights and weight-bearing activity a week. I am up 2 or 3 lbs since New Years, all from the weights, which is good.
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You already belong to it, it's called Addiction. We are here for you buddy. Get some headphones. Install before approaching said bicycle. Problem solved. Your welcome!
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Another option is spray foam. Fill the tubes with it and let it harden. That'll keep those pesky cables from moving about! ( This is not an actual cure, please do not do this)
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Our NJ office building now has two Peleton bikes.
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This is a question for those who use hotels sometimes.
Mrs datlas and I are traveling to Asheville in a few weeks. Although we could do the full 9 hour drive at once, we are thinking of breaking it into two. So I got online and looked for budget hotels in Virginia.
The usual "Chain" budget hotels all look reasonable on their websites, but the online reviews are typically not good stating the places are disgusting and dirty and awful etc., do we think these are just angry Karens or is any hotel under $100/night a squalid rat's nest?? We have not stayed in a Hotel like that for several years so have no frame of reference.
Mrs datlas and I are traveling to Asheville in a few weeks. Although we could do the full 9 hour drive at once, we are thinking of breaking it into two. So I got online and looked for budget hotels in Virginia.
The usual "Chain" budget hotels all look reasonable on their websites, but the online reviews are typically not good stating the places are disgusting and dirty and awful etc., do we think these are just angry Karens or is any hotel under $100/night a squalid rat's nest?? We have not stayed in a Hotel like that for several years so have no frame of reference.
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This is a question for those who use hotels sometimes.
Mrs datlas and I are traveling to Asheville in a few weeks. Although we could do the full 9 hour drive at once, we are thinking of breaking it into two. So I got online and looked for budget hotels in Virginia.
The usual "Chain" budget hotels all look reasonable on their websites, but the online reviews are typically not good stating the places are disgusting and dirty and awful etc., do we think these are just angry Karens or is any hotel under $100/night a squalid rat's nest?? We have not stayed in a Hotel like that for several years so have no frame of reference.
Mrs datlas and I are traveling to Asheville in a few weeks. Although we could do the full 9 hour drive at once, we are thinking of breaking it into two. So I got online and looked for budget hotels in Virginia.
The usual "Chain" budget hotels all look reasonable on their websites, but the online reviews are typically not good stating the places are disgusting and dirty and awful etc., do we think these are just angry Karens or is any hotel under $100/night a squalid rat's nest?? We have not stayed in a Hotel like that for several years so have no frame of reference.
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This is a question for those who use hotels sometimes.
Mrs datlas and I are traveling to Asheville in a few weeks. Although we could do the full 9 hour drive at once, we are thinking of breaking it into two. So I got online and looked for budget hotels in Virginia.
The usual "Chain" budget hotels all look reasonable on their websites, but the online reviews are typically not good stating the places are disgusting and dirty and awful etc., do we think these are just angry Karens or is any hotel under $100/night a squalid rat's nest?? We have not stayed in a Hotel like that for several years so have no frame of reference.
Mrs datlas and I are traveling to Asheville in a few weeks. Although we could do the full 9 hour drive at once, we are thinking of breaking it into two. So I got online and looked for budget hotels in Virginia.
The usual "Chain" budget hotels all look reasonable on their websites, but the online reviews are typically not good stating the places are disgusting and dirty and awful etc., do we think these are just angry Karens or is any hotel under $100/night a squalid rat's nest?? We have not stayed in a Hotel like that for several years so have no frame of reference.
B) The hotel will (most likely) be fine - people are certainly more likely to leave a negative review than a positive review. In all of our overnight road trip stays, and even when we were traveling with a dog (and let me tell you, the pet-designated rooms are worse), I think that we've run in to one hotel where I was skeeved and wanted to get out ASAP in the morning.
Also, keep in mind what you're looking for on an overnight vs what other people may be looking for on a multi-day stay - I really just want cleanliness, a reasonably comfortable bed, and reasonable quiet. Others may be looking for more demanding amenities.
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We do generally stay at Marriotts on overnights, the wife has a card that accrues points, but we've stayed in others that were similar and fine (though I couldn't tell you what, as the wife books them all).
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During the heyday of bed bugs about 10 years ago, I read a review that mentioned them for a motel that we had already checked into. I asked the guy at the desk about it and he said that was over a year ago and all was fine. I asked what they do if they see some and he said they immediately duct tape the door, baseboards, etc until the exterminator gets there.
On the way back to my room, I saw a door duct taped. We immediately checked out.
On the way back to my room, I saw a door duct taped. We immediately checked out.
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Btw, I’m in jury room Hell at the moment.
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This is a question for those who use hotels sometimes.
Mrs datlas and I are traveling to Asheville in a few weeks. Although we could do the full 9 hour drive at once, we are thinking of breaking it into two. So I got online and looked for budget hotels in Virginia.
The usual "Chain" budget hotels all look reasonable on their websites, but the online reviews are typically not good stating the places are disgusting and dirty and awful etc., do we think these are just angry Karens or is any hotel under $100/night a squalid rat's nest?? We have not stayed in a Hotel like that for several years so have no frame of reference.
Mrs datlas and I are traveling to Asheville in a few weeks. Although we could do the full 9 hour drive at once, we are thinking of breaking it into two. So I got online and looked for budget hotels in Virginia.
The usual "Chain" budget hotels all look reasonable on their websites, but the online reviews are typically not good stating the places are disgusting and dirty and awful etc., do we think these are just angry Karens or is any hotel under $100/night a squalid rat's nest?? We have not stayed in a Hotel like that for several years so have no frame of reference.
We use Marriott a lot as well. You'd be surprised by the different brands that fall under the Marriott Bonvoy brand: Our Hotel Brands | Luxury, Premium, Select & More | Marriott Bonvoy
I'd look for a Fairfield, Sheraton, or Springhill if you are looking right off the highway.
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A) Unless you find a town that you really think is cute for an evening of wandering with the Mrs, I would personally do that drive in one day. As long as you set out at a reasonable time, it'll be fine.
B) The hotel will (most likely) be fine - people are certainly more likely to leave a negative review than a positive review. In all of our overnight road trip stays, and even when we were traveling with a dog (and let me tell you, the pet-designated rooms are worse), I think that we've run in to one hotel where I was skeeved and wanted to get out ASAP in the morning.
Also, keep in mind what you're looking for on an overnight vs what other people may be looking for on a multi-day stay - I really just want cleanliness, a reasonably comfortable bed, and reasonable quiet. Others may be looking for more demanding amenities.
B) The hotel will (most likely) be fine - people are certainly more likely to leave a negative review than a positive review. In all of our overnight road trip stays, and even when we were traveling with a dog (and let me tell you, the pet-designated rooms are worse), I think that we've run in to one hotel where I was skeeved and wanted to get out ASAP in the morning.
Also, keep in mind what you're looking for on an overnight vs what other people may be looking for on a multi-day stay - I really just want cleanliness, a reasonably comfortable bed, and reasonable quiet. Others may be looking for more demanding amenities.
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During the heyday of bed bugs about 10 years ago, I read a review that mentioned them for a motel that we had already checked into. I asked the guy at the desk about it and he said that was over a year ago and all was fine. I asked what they do if they see some and he said they immediately duct tape the door, baseboards, etc until the exterminator gets there.
On the way back to my room, I saw a door duct taped. We immediately checked out.
On the way back to my room, I saw a door duct taped. We immediately checked out.
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We had an office in midtown once that had them. Most of the building belonged to a very large NYC based health plan that we co-located with. Eventually we move out - I never went while the infestation was happening.
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This is a question for those who use hotels sometimes.
Mrs datlas and I are traveling to Asheville in a few weeks. Although we could do the full 9 hour drive at once, we are thinking of breaking it into two. So I got online and looked for budget hotels in Virginia.
The usual "Chain" budget hotels all look reasonable on their websites, but the online reviews are typically not good stating the places are disgusting and dirty and awful etc., do we think these are just angry Karens or is any hotel under $100/night a squalid rat's nest?? We have not stayed in a Hotel like that for several years so have no frame of reference.
Mrs datlas and I are traveling to Asheville in a few weeks. Although we could do the full 9 hour drive at once, we are thinking of breaking it into two. So I got online and looked for budget hotels in Virginia.
The usual "Chain" budget hotels all look reasonable on their websites, but the online reviews are typically not good stating the places are disgusting and dirty and awful etc., do we think these are just angry Karens or is any hotel under $100/night a squalid rat's nest?? We have not stayed in a Hotel like that for several years so have no frame of reference.
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If the bed has a bedspread, that comes off. I lift all four corners of the mattress and check for traces. My suitcase never sits on the bed, it only goes on the suitcase rack dealio... I go with name brand properties only.
I work with a guy that developed that bedbug cooker that you are supposed to put your suitcase in when you get home. It stays outside, and heats everything up to bedbug killer temperature. His wife is a bug professor at CSU, and he gave me the scoop on what to do. .
I work with a guy that developed that bedbug cooker that you are supposed to put your suitcase in when you get home. It stays outside, and heats everything up to bedbug killer temperature. His wife is a bug professor at CSU, and he gave me the scoop on what to do. .
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I stayed in a Motel 6 in Oklahoma once on my way to St. Louis because I got really tired driving. Never again.
Of course, if I was taking that trip from Pennsylvania to Ashville, I'd have already bought plane tickets.
Doc, if you are making last minute plans for that drive, check rates at nicer places a day or two before your stay. Often times, hotels will drop prices to fill rooms at the last minute. You may have to ask, "Is there a better rate you can offer?" The roadside places don't do that though.
We were supposed to go on a sailing trip in 2017 when Irma hit hard. We cancelled our trip two days before we were supposed to leave DFW, and since we had already planned to be gone starting looking for an alternative place to go. Ended up being San Fransisco. We got a deal on a room at the Ritz Carlton for $186/night.
The deals on nice places are out there, but you have to call the hotel's local number and not rely on online or "800" reservation systems. Might be worth it as you might get a much better place to stay for the same money with just a couple of phone calls.
Of course, if I was taking that trip from Pennsylvania to Ashville, I'd have already bought plane tickets.
Doc, if you are making last minute plans for that drive, check rates at nicer places a day or two before your stay. Often times, hotels will drop prices to fill rooms at the last minute. You may have to ask, "Is there a better rate you can offer?" The roadside places don't do that though.
We were supposed to go on a sailing trip in 2017 when Irma hit hard. We cancelled our trip two days before we were supposed to leave DFW, and since we had already planned to be gone starting looking for an alternative place to go. Ended up being San Fransisco. We got a deal on a room at the Ritz Carlton for $186/night.
The deals on nice places are out there, but you have to call the hotel's local number and not rely on online or "800" reservation systems. Might be worth it as you might get a much better place to stay for the same money with just a couple of phone calls.