I love credit cards so much! v2.0 (see first page for add'l details)

[calypso726]

Drive by post:

I’m ready to quit my job and go work at the Japan pavilion in Epcot as a Taiko drummer.

 

[SouthFayetteFan]

Tonight's story on The Points Guy Meme is somewhat unique and calls for a different kind of introduction. This, as you may recognize, is TPG, still a shill, waiting for you. We invite you, if you dare, to take a look because in tonight's episode you are the target. And this comment travels directly to . . . The TPG Meme Zone.

 

[ten6mom]

I use the app daily! It is the only way to keep myself honest. I just figured out what I can eat for my snack tonight.

Today I was a day ahead and knew last night that my snack would be Goldfish. (I am a salty/crunchy snack person usually). They were delicious...

Exactly! My teeth feel kind of gross right now though. I can feel the sugar sitting on them.

I hate that. I frequently have to go brush my teeth afterwards just to get that coating off.

Me too! Nothing like planning a day's worth of food during breakfast so you can splurge or whatever. Plus lunch can really mess up dinner.

I am trying to pretty much eat a "meal" one time a day because limiting all my meals to 400 calories each just isn't working for me.

I do, too. Except when I travel because it's just too hard then. It definitely keeps me on track when I'm using it though.

Taking my son to DL next week and not even gonna try!!

Surprisingly, I have never gained weight at WDW. I don’t skimp, eat whatever I want but the walking definitely counteracts my intake. Plus we don’t do sit down meals most of the time. Maybe one or two sit down meals and the rest are quick serve or snacks, especially at F&W/F&G. We like to snack our way around Epcot.
We had a 17 day trip to China about 10 years ago. Ate everything in sight but walked like crazy, lost 20#. I think it was the walking plus the stress and jet lag.

There was a time when I'd actually lose weight on a DL trip. Those days, sadly, are gone....

 

[ten6mom]

So, Amex folks: I am meeting an MSR. If I add a couple GCs (probably Xbox, Steam, or maybe iTunes or something of that nature... maybe fast/casual restaurants) as part of normal grocery procedures (which is totally normal for me, especially at this time of year, but Amex won't know that because I'm brand new to them), are they going to freak out and is the RAT going to get me?

 

[Albort]

So, Amex folks: I am meeting an MSR. If I add a couple GCs (probably Xbox, Steam, or maybe iTunes or something of that nature... maybe fast/casual restaurants) as part of normal grocery procedures (which is totally normal for me, especially at this time of year, but Amex won't know that because I'm brand new to them), are they going to freak out and is the RAT going to get me?

as long as it doesnt end in a whole # or ends with a .95, you should be fine.

 

[Artygal90]

So, Amex folks: I am meeting an MSR. If I add a couple GCs (probably Xbox, Steam, or maybe iTunes or something of that nature... maybe fast/casual restaurants) as part of normal grocery procedures (which is totally normal for me, especially at this time of year, but Amex won't know that because I'm brand new to them), are they going to freak out and is the RAT going to get me?

I have bought $500 Visa gift cards combined with other groceries while meeting MSR on an Amex card before and the bonus posted fine. I mean, the cashier was definitely judging me but besides that, no problems. I believe the big pitfalls with Amex MSRs and gift cards are drugstores and office supply stores since they supply L3 data to Amex that breaks down line-by-line what you purchased. I believe most grocery stores don't supply L3 data - at least, HEB doesn't!

 

[SouthFayetteFan]

I have posted an important update (dated 10/2/19) on the Citi AAdvantage thread on DISchurners. For those interested, you may want to check it out:

• https://www.reddit.com/r/DISchurners/comments/d21tej

 

[wendow]

I am so happy and excited for your family my friend.

Thank you!!! Been a whirlwind of a day on an already busy day for me or I would have texted you directly shouting from the rooftops about this!!!!

 

[Artygal90]

Hey friends! I made a post about my upcoming onsite trip on the DISchurners news thread that some of you might be interested in...also...has anyone seen any good video tours of the upcoming Riviera rooms lately?

 

[Alexle2007]

As a night owl, I initially read this as you were staying up until 4am to get things done LOL. 3am is my limit LOL! Now I realize you probably mean that’s when you wake up (I think??)

Yep, 4 am rise n’ shine to get to the office by 6 am. And, clearly, I am going to be exhausted since it’s 2:12 am and I can’t sleep.

 

[ten6mom]

my AA Miles (SUB) posted!

Since I have no use for them (since I changed my plans for Japan), I guess I'll have to see if they'll get me anywhere for free. It's only 74K and I have no idea how far that will take me... literally!

 

[Alexle2007]

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[ten6mom]

They can get one person to Australia for 40k in economy. So with 6k more and you get back

I think economy, that far, might kill me! The trip to Japan was not super comfy...

But what a neat idea!!

 

[ten6mom]

Disregard. I can't get the return flight on the day I wanted anyway!

 

[havaneselover]

There are mini ones, mini flavored ones, long log like ones, long skinny ones lol (I like tootsie rolls )

I love the vanilla ones. Target sometimes sells bags of vanilla alone. So good!

 

[Tikitoi]

Also in churning milestones, just closed my first "churn" card! I opened the Barclay AA Biz last Oct, made 1 purchase and paid the $95 fee, got 60k points. Despite good intentions never used the card again. Sent SM yesterday to close it out before they even think about charging the AF and got the reply back today that it's closed out. When I sign in I get a message that my account is restricted so I think it's actually closed!

This is pretty historic since I tend to collect cards rather than actually churn them Here's hoping Barcray doesn't hold a grudge if I ever decide to venture there again!

I just closed my JB biz a little over a week ago. Also received confirmation from them. Not sure if I'll ever apply for any Barclay biz card again based on the stories I've read about them.

 

[amalone1013]

I love the vanilla ones. Target sometimes sells bags of vanilla alone. So good!

Mmmmm. I don't like the other flavors, I'll have to watch for this!

 

[amalone1013]

My sister has had a couple cattle dogs. One blue, one red. The blue one was epic, just an awesome dog, followed her everywhere, obsessive with the fetching, great guard dog (especially when my sister’s ex stalked her) The red was a rescue from a hoarder situation and sadly she was just nuts. Food aggressive, other dog aggressive, plus had some weird immune system thing where she would run intermittent fevers of 104-105.

I used to always call them cattle dogs but have gotten into the habit of red heelers because BIL/his SO will correct you I'm just like... it's the same... lol

My great grandma had one when I was young that she rescued from the Humane Society. It bit me right around the eye when I was 3 He was kind of a strange, one person dog. I can still see the scar from it by my eye in the right light. He also bit me on the wrist when I was 6 or so. That's about the only dog that's really scared me, as far as I can recall. She used to babysit me when I was young and I'd play downstairs and he'd lie at the bottom of the stairs and not let me up. That was what happened with my wrist; he was guarding the stairs and I wanted to go up so I reached out my palm slowly to be sniffed... like a peace offering... and got bit instead. I promise I wasn't just being an overenthusiastic child who scared the dog, I was always respectful with animals. All of the versions of the story about being bit by my eye were that that was pretty much unprovoked

 

[amalone1013]

I'm trying to fast for another two hours before some bloodwork today; Please distract me!! lol

Mostly I really want COFFEE

 

[Alexle2007]

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