Laley23

On Mar 28, 2024:

Laley23 replied to "CC upgrade v. travel + lounge access" at 02:58 pm
posted by MontyBrunswick

My company provides a card for me to use so everything goes on that. Meals, travel, whatever. The only thing I'd get out of having one of the airline cards is the status, which makes it an even tougher pill to swallow

Can you petition for reimbursement and have it all go on personal cards? I hate when companies use a business card, but I get it. Just sucks as the person travelling to not reap the small benefits.

Laley23 replied to "Baltimore Bridge Collapse" at 02:57 pm

Ill start a petition for the "Sobotka Memorial Bridge"

Laley23 replied to "CC upgrade v. travel + lounge access" at 01:49 pm
posted by MontyBrunswick

Also I've mulled getting a travel card myself but I cannot justify paying an annual fee to spend money. I'll take my no-annual-fee cards and just deal with the lack of status


You have to travel a lot to make it worth it. I probably pay off the $650 for the AmEx Delta Reserve in about 6 trips (~20 flights, and ~16-20 SkyClub visits). The free drinks and food easily outweighs it for me vs buying 1-2 airport meals, plus it's usually better food. The comfort and quietness of the club certainly is a benefit, though I wouldnt pay for just that. Its the breakfasts before the 6am flights and the lunches during the layovers. 

On Mar 27, 2024:

Laley23 replied to "CC upgrade v. travel + lounge access" at 12:46 pm

I have the Delta Amex Reserve. It is even better now ever since Delta changed their status thresholds and its built on dollars spent -- so less people qualifying and clogging up the skyclubs. Plus gets me access to the Centurian Club. I also only fly Delta for work, and since it is not a cost to me, I do not have to worry about it being pricier and shop around for the best price. That may not be the case for you, and if you are not loyal to a specific airline, you should not go with an airline tied card (obviously). But if you are travelling enough, I am not sure why you wouldnt pick an airline and go with them exclusively. Over time, the benefits far outweigh the potential cost increase, even if you use them for pleasure and not business at some point.

On Mar 26, 2024:

Laley23 replied to "2024 NFL Offseason" at 01:04 pm

NFL taking over the entire holiday week. Fuck them lol.

Laley23 replied to "2024 NFL Offseason" at 12:39 pm

Honestly seems like more will get taken to the house with the entire team starting up close. Find a hole, break a tackle, and the swarm of defenders will be further behind the play than normal. 

Laley23 replied to "Baltimore Bridge Collapse" at 10:15 am

Anyone one that bridge, save the 2 people who were able to escape, are sadly likely gone. Thank goodness this was at like 2am, and the bridge wasnt packed like it wouldve been during daytime.

On Mar 25, 2024:

Laley23 replied to "NCAA Basketball 2023-24" at 12:31 pm
posted by Heretic

I've seen a game or three where Shaka does that thing where he winds up on (or virtually on) the court while a play is going on while in that stupid stance. What would happen if a player on the other team just trucked the shit out of him because he's "in the way"? Just because I would totally love to see that happen, but not necessarily if it means the player in question has to face actual repercussions.

It should be a technical, if he interfers. I would 1000% instruct my players to go out of the way and run into him. It is so annoying that he literally is a 6th defender at times and the refs just casually give him the stand back hand wave without actually enforcing anything. 

Laley23 replied to "NCAA 2024 Player Pick’em" at 10:29 am

Wild that turtles is projected in 2nd, with THREE 0's. Chalk is definitely helping him (and Kansas having 6 players). Watching Gonzaga in person up close this past week, I think they might have the best team (not named UCONN) to take out Purdue. Size, strength, length, good guards, good shooting (really just gorgeous offense overall. No surprise with Few), and their guards can harass ball-handlers without fouling, which is a key to turning Purdue over and making them uncomfortable. 

Laley23 replied to "NCAA 2024 Player Pick’em" at 10:25 am

I should have mentioned, there is a second tab, with a bracket, which needs to be updated to calculate the "projected results". Here is what I have. 


On Mar 24, 2024:

Laley23 replied to "NCAA Basketball 2023-24" at 11:57 pm

That game was awesome. No clue what Houston was doing on the last in bounds of regulation. 

Laley23 replied to "NCAA Basketball 2023-24" at 11:20 pm

I don’t have an issue with either. Love the way all their teams play. Hard 40 minutes, 35+ times a year, for 4 years (then graduate). Good offense that generates great looks most times. 

Sampson is intense, and not as personable as Shaka; but Shaka does that ridiculous defensive stance during the game from the sideline — and is ALWAYS on the court. I don’t like that. 

Laley23 replied to "NCAA Basketball 2023-24" at 11:00 pm
posted by Ironman92

Kelvin Sampson is just unlikable

But you like Shaka!!!???


On Mar 23, 2024:

Laley23 replied to "NCAA 2024 Player Pick’em" at 08:58 pm
posted by Laley23

So who will be the dude we didnt pick and goes off. Always one. My guess is someone on UAB. 

I also find it interesting the number of J names. Jaylin, Jaelon, Jaydin, etc. 

Gohlke. It was Jack Gohlke. 


Laley23 replied to "NCAA 2024 Player Pick’em" at 08:48 am
posted by Ironman92

With a bit of fortune that Dayton won


Ehh, sure. But also unfortunate on UK and Samford. So those go both ways. 

Laley23 replied to "NCAA 2024 Player Pick’em" at 01:30 am

This has to be, without question, the worst round 1 (and likely to be worst overall) team ever.

On Mar 22, 2024:

Laley23 replied to "NCAA Basketball 2023-24" at 05:48 pm
posted by Ironman92

Outside of SDSU…MWC teams are 1-13 in the tournament since 2019

Sooooo bad. And of course, SDSU made the incredible run, so all is forgiven.


Laley23 replied to "Food challenges" at 05:44 pm

Y’all are nuts. I go medium and regret it the next day!

Laley23 replied to "NCAA 2024 Player Pick’em" at 05:43 pm
posted by birddog23

Lol. Baker-Mazara gets ejected 3 minutes into game…

What was he thinking? Such a dumb (and dirty) play. Not like malicious, but clear intent to “get him back” for something.


Laley23 replied to "Food challenges" at 11:19 am

The world famous 72-ounce steak challenge!

You do not need to make reservation for challenge attempts. When you’re ready, we’re ready! Challenge attempts available during all regular business hours. 72-ounce Steak Dinner Challenge Includes: Shrimp Cocktail, Baked Potato, Salad, with Roll, Butter, and of course the 72oz Steak

posted by brutus161

No, it was at Texas Roadhouse. I don't think they have the challenge anymore. 

Gotcha. Reminded me of the Big Texan (if you are ever in Amarillo, go). Someone was trying it 2 tables over and it looked impossible. Sides have to be eaten also lol.


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