u/Texaspilot24

Im looking into buying a friend the 10 inch calendar- for the obvious reason it is much cheaper than the 15 inch calendar.

We have the 15 inch, had it for about 3 years now and love it. We love the main screen viewing to be on the full month calendar. On Skylight's website it shows the 10 inch calendar in a weekly view mode. Can I view it by month too?

Im looking for 2 or 3 ct tw diamond studs (white gold, 10 or 14K).

I used to buy from Macys and learned I was being ripped off. So I started looking into clean origin, brilliance, etc.

One that has peaked my interest is Von Diamonds which has 2 ct studs for about $500 in 10 K gold or $600 in 14 K gold.

Any suggestions?

Im not too picky, anything G or lower on color is fine with me.

Been going to cozumel for 5 years now.

We did get shut out of diving one summer (July 2024) because of a Hurricane that was coming and caused the ports to be closed. That was a doozy and we lost a good amount of money on our trip.

I would like to book the last few days of August but Im not sure if we should bet on not being able to dive. Any suggestions or advice?

Coming from Houston so the hot weather doesnt bother us.

So I bought my 2022 BMW X5 in April of this year with about 16,500 miles on it. I also bought the extended warranty (additional 48,000 miles and 5 years).

I havent had any notifications pop up on my car but I did get a notification on my app that it is time to service the battery. I understand there are 3 but I believe its referring to the two starter 12 A batteries.

Are these usually covered by warranty? I have experience changing batteries on my ford explorer, mazda, etc. I watched a video and saw how to change it in the trunk and pax side of the car. Should I change it now? Should I go to a private shop or expect it to be covered under warranty?

Im not a fan of my local dealership service. Houston, TX.

Visting Austin next week, Ive seen a Joe Rogan and Friend's Comedy show before (Loved it).

Next weekend the only one available is Comedy Showcase. That too at 10:30 pm. Is it worth it?

2023 bmw i4 with 29,000 miles on it.

wife drives it maybe 15 miles a week.

I just brought it into a bmw dealership in Houston for a brake fluid change ($348 including tax).

They wanted to charge $200 for a vehicle check and another $200 for the cabin filter.

I can change the cabin filter, but as I understand the vehicle service light will stay on? Any suggestions ?

I didn't plan for this person's birthday well enough which is 6/23 and I have until 6/26 (party day) to present- but Im looking for a 2 to 3 ct diamond studs, in white gold, 4 prong, push or screw backings.

Lots of the jewelers online offer them (good carat, clean origin) but the ship times are a few weeks. Any suggestions?

Looking at $600-$1100 budget.

I just tried to pop into that special Torchy's in Houston for a quick visit to the glory hole, but the staff straight up blocked me at the door. A short blonde guy with a man bun and an Astros tatoo on his cheek said, "Sorry sir, you need to be a paying customer to use the restroom," with a corporate stare. I'm standing there confused as hell, explaining it's not even about the bathroom, but nah they weren't having it. Like, come on, I'm not here for the overpriced coffee or whatever, just a discreet stop at the legendary setup everyone's whispering about on the sub.

Finally had to clarify that I wasn't trying to freeload on their toilet paper, I just wanted the glory hole like a normal patron of the fine Houston establishment. The look on their face was priceless. Now I'm banned for life probably, but at least the circle knows the struggle is real.

Pro tip: bring your receipt next time...

Im 31 and my wife is 28. We live in a big city in the US, and weve been together for 9 years, living together for 8, and legally married about 2 years.

I think we are both attractive. To the public Im probably a 7/10 and my wife is around an 8/10. My wife grew up with an alcoholic father and a certifiably useless mother, my parents died when I was young.

For years, I pay all of the bills, do the laundry, dishes, buy prepared food (neither of us cook), bed sheets, we have a maid, landscaper, taxes, oil changes, etc. I fill her car with gas, fold her towel, bring her a water glass, bring her flowers every week or two, diamond earrings, bmw, bracelets, diamond necklace, luxury vacations to europe or south america once a year and 5-6 other domestic vacations within the US or Mexico /year. I get along with her family well, I send my wife thoughtful notes every day, got her through nursing schoool. Shes a nurse and works about 2 days a week, sometimes 3.

Honestly I cant really think of anything she does in return.

Never really cooks a meal (she used to make a simple breakfast once or twice a month but stopped that), needs me to keep ontop of her doctors appointments, has to be pushed to get involved in social activities, shell ask to foster a dog for a week or two - and Ill end up being the one who walks the dog. Shes missed birthdays, will gladly fill a glass of water for herself before she goes to bed while I complete chores and ignore me.

I really dont understand- shes been to a psychiatrist and shes not severely depressed but she does take a low level of anti depressants. We live in a 1.2 million dollar home in the suburbs of Houston (its nice). I spend a lot of time with her. The question came up if she actually loved me but I got access to her chat gpt one day and saw several discussions where she asked chat gpt why she is so selfish and why she doesnt think to do things for me. It's like she doesn't know why shes so selfish herself.

A while ago she gave me a very lightly open marriage - I was allowed to go to a "cougar" bar in the area and just talk to the ladies over there and I see a lot of trainwrecks post divorce at the bar.

Im not sure if this is normal because ontop of my wife- I havent seen much hope just observing other women in the wild. Yeah Ive considered divorce but it seems like it wont get any better with someone else.

the science behind this is fascinating

how does it do this?

Alright folks- my wife and I are in our early 30's and just recently got into diamonds. Specifically lab grown. She has a 3 ct pair of diamond studs, a 3 ct tennis bracelet, and now a simple 1.5 ct diamond pendant necklace.

We go to the big box jewlery stores and prices can be high. Macys on the other hand (on their sale weeks, which happens about once a month) tends to be cheaper. Im able to get a 3 ct tw pair of studs for $1500-1600. And a 1.5 ct for around $1000

I don't care for D, E, F, color, or the most perfect cut either. To me- Unless I compare them side by side- I have no clue. Most people we give diamonds to are just happy to have diamonds. (Our maid, her mom, her friend, our friend) etc.
But because we give out diamonds so often, Id like to find the most cost effective source.

Macys seems close to the best price available in store- but I have seen some websites like Brilliance, Clean Origin, etc pop up. Are there any drawbacks from ordering from online Jewlers? I can find 3 ct tw diamond studs in white gold for around $1000 online.