u/HomeEcDropout

I’m trying to research an issue with a Jeep I’m being gifted by a family member. It’s been treated great, garaged the whole time, maintained, etc. 29k miles.

Problems started last week and are continuing. The two batteries were replaced last week after being found dead - originally the (non-dealership) shop thought the batteries were defective so they were replaced at no cost. Today the GC wouldn’t start and the shop tested and found the main battery at 10V. GC started after some charging but then would not restart after. The shop tech explained it was likely some sort of parasitic drain and that these take a long time to chase down. He advised the dealer may have better knowledge.

Took it to a dealership (it’s out of warranty) and they said they’re not aware of any battery drain issues and are charging $280/hr to check into it. Tech there suggested hey maybe a squirrel chewed through something in the past couple days. This is not the case. Also not the case that it’s never driven, as it’s in regular use.

From the load of googling I’ve done now, the battery drain issue does not seem isolated. What should I be questioning and requesting be specifically looked into? Any insight is appreciated as this plus the leaking valve cover gaskets and new starter in the past week are doing a lot of pocketbook damage.

I’m planning to start a Google Calendar today to track New Orleans school open houses for prospective students. Does anyone want to be a co-owner or help gather information? My personal focus is high schools but it would be nice to have a central resource for anyone looking at New Orleans schools.

NOLA PS hasn’t been interested in putting this together and I figure if I’m scouring the internet for high school dates then might as well open it to others.

If you want to be able to add events (and can do so in good faith) then lmk. Or if you know of any open house dates you can also just pop them in this thread.

Anyone know of someone teaching culinary schools to young teens that isn’t a day camp format? Particularly looking for something that could be a precursor to NOCCA culinary — knife skills, food safety, foundational but not for little kids.

My teen and I are flying in this evening and he’s asked to have a night just hanging out at our hotel in Midtown. We’re going to order food but I always fall into analysis paralysis.
What are your favorite delivery restaurants on Uber Eats or DoorDash? We’re both foodies from New Orleans and up for anything.

EDIT: Landed to some great suggestions, sounds like we’ll be walking! Forgot to mention my dude just got braces so the soft options are the winners

I’m in town visiting my elderly parents and am going to get my mom a sample of a suuuuuper low dose delta-9 product to see if it helps her anxiety/sleep. I’m from here but have lived out of state too long now to know newer places. Are there any shops in town that carry products that are labeled like these low dose you see advertised? Think Mr. Moxey or Dad Grass or the like. If no places have it I can get a normal dose and cut it up but if it’s packaged cute she’ll feel less like she’s a delinquent.
I am a 50 year old delinquent, but trying to respect her feelings.

My 13 year old was diagnosed with inattentive ADHD late last year. He’s generally unmotivated, doesn’t like school, is hard to get to do activities off a screen, etc. We started him on 18mg Concerta and then moved him up to 27mg (or whatever the next highest dose is) a few months later after not seeing much impact with 18mg. He has always been sort of too tuned into his body and has anxiety about every little twinge or pain, but says that he wants to decrease the dose or try a different med because he says he is experiencing heart palpitations. At his last check-in his blood pressure was borderline high and we are monitoring it. I’m completely open to changing meds for this reason obviously, as well as because we’re not seeing big change. If he is experiencing heart palpitations and higher blood pressure with Concerta is it likely to be the same on other stimulants? Are there non-stimulant options that are actually effective.

He’s never been a kid who likes school and struggles with feeling overwhelmed by even a low level of homework. He often cries about being “over-scheduled” even with one activity or fewer each week. He also is increasingly unwilling to do any activities where there is a “crowd,” even at activities he’s used to or if he’s there with a group of friends. I myself have huge social anxiety and understand it, and understand that medication is the most helpful intervention for this. Are there any meds that can help with both anxiety and ADHD?