u/paulrudder

Hey guys, I'm both incredibly frustrated and confused right now and could really use some help if anyone has dealt with something similar.

I'm a Pennsylvania resident and signed up for PA E-ZPass a couple months ago. I have a transponder, but I've been keeping it in my glovebox because I travel for work and don't always want work-related tolls automatically deducted from my personal account. I had read that if the transponder isn't scanned, they'll simply bill you by plate like they would a non-E-ZPass customer, but still charge the discounted E-ZPass rate since the vehicle is linked to an active account. This makes it easier for me to keep work tolls separate and submit them for reimbursement.

Last month I drove into NJ and used an E-ZPass lane. A couple weeks later I got a $100 "violation" in the mail with basically no explanation of what I actually did wrong. I assumed it was because the transponder didn't scan.

I immediately disputed it online and entered my PA E-ZPass account information. The NJ EZ-Pass website said if it was because my EZ Pass account had not been located, doing so would link my account and deduct the $7.50 toll I actually owed and the fine would be dismissed.

Today, a couple weeks later, I got a flat rejection letter saying I now owe $107.50. It doesn't even tell me why the dispute was rejected, just lists three possible reasons:

1. The dispute wasn't submitted within 50 days (it was).
2. My license plate/state wasn't added to my E-ZPass account within 3 days of submitting the dispute (I just verified my plate number is indeed listed correctly under my account details)
3. My E-ZPass account wasn't sufficiently funded when they processed it (it absolutely was and I have auto-replenishment turned on - current available balance is $43)

I've tried calling and can't get through to anyone.

Does anyone know what happened here or how I can get this resolved and just pay the actual $7.50 toll? Before I even had E-ZPass, I drove into NJ all the time and they'd simply mail me the toll. I don't understand how I now have a functional, funded E-ZPass and somehow that's resulted in a $100 fine instead.

I live on the East Coast and I’m flying into Denver, then driving a couple of hours into the mountains the same day, where I’ll be staying at around 8,000 feet.

The last time I was in Denver, I felt pretty rough for the first day or two — headache, fatigue, generally feeling “off,” and some GI issues.

Since I’ll be going from essentially sea level to ~8,000 feet within a matter of hours, I’m wondering if there’s anything in the ND lineup (or supplements in general) that might help with acclimatization, headaches, fatigue, or other altitude-related symptoms.

I know canned oxygen is mostly a gimmick, and obviously supplements aren't a substitute for descending if someone develops serious altitude sickness. I'm more interested in anything that might make the initial adjustment easier or support acclimatization.

Has anyone experimented with supplements for this? Curious if things like Rhodiola, Cordyceps, CoQ10, antioxidants, nitric oxide support, etc. have any evidence or have noticeably helped you personally.

Thanks!

I’m trying to book a hotel near the Philadelphia airport utilizing the Sapphire Reserve portal and it keeps telling me nothing found… is it even possible this is accurate / has anyone else here booked a hotel near there before?

I’ll be going camping somewhere without charger access so I wanted to bring two Anker chargers with me. Do airlines have restrictions on how many you can pack in an overhead bag?

I’ve noticed a more “wired” state since taking Cognance (I’m on day 4 in a row) and have also had a lot of neck and jaw tension, along with heightened anxiety and feelings of being detached. Hard to put into words.

Only other things I’m taking at the moment are sulforaphane, Mito Pure Urolithin A, l theanine, black ginger in the morning; and baikal skullcap and apigenin at bedtime.

Only new additions are cognance and skullcap. So I figure it’s one of the two but not sure.

Could the serotonergic impact be causing this? Maybe too much acetylcholine?

I’m always looking for supplements to help with lowering baseline anxiety and saw reports of Cognance helping but so far not really noticing that. 🧐

Hey guys, I’ll be flying Southwest with a carry on bag, and potentially an underseat bag as well. On my way back I’m going to have a plastic poster tube (purchasing a concert foil poster).

Curious if I’ll be alright to board with all 3? Or would they be strict about this and say it has to be inside one of the bags? Trying to determine if it’s safer to just pay to mail it but was looking for advice here first.

Also if anyone has suggestions for a good expandable poster tube for flights let me know! I think it’s a standard 11x17.

Looking to grab some new swag!

Also - anyone know if items are cheaper at the shows? Going to Philly next week so wondering if it’s worth holding off on some of the tour merch.

I’m looking at an upcoming stay in Boston and wanted to use my Edit credit (and potentially the IHG one as well if I’m able to stack). Wondering if anyone has good hotel recommendations in the area that would qualify for at the very least the Edit ( bonus points for both)?

Anyone know? It looks like Mannequjn begins at 530 but I can’t find doors open details.

I wanted to drive to Hershey Stadium for a concert and leave my vehicle overnight, but I know the main at Hershey Park lots tow.

Does anyone have suggestions on places nearby I could park overnight? I was going to either uber home or hitch a ride with a friend and then come back the next day to grab my car.

I'm planning to see a show at Hersheypark Stadium and was thinking of driving there, leaving my car overnight, and taking an Uber if I end up drinking.

A couple questions for anyone who's done this:

• Do the main Hersheypark Stadium lots allow vehicles to stay overnight, or do they tow after the event? If they tow, are there any nearby places where it's safe/legal to park and then walk or Uber to the stadium?
• How difficult is it to get an Uber/Lyft after a big show? Is there a better pickup spot within walking distance to avoid the post-show traffic?

Thanks in advance!

I have an iPhone and thus far have been using only GP for my backups and library organization, but it does suck having to constantly delete photos off my phone for storage.

I was wondering if anyone here uses both GP and iCloud and if there are any downsides besides having to maintain two libraries?

One of my favorite functions of GP is the ability to mass delete photos off the iPhone once I delete them from my GP library, but not sure if this would still work with iCloud turned on - would it delete the iCloud copies too? I use this as a hack to reduce my time spent deleting photos from both the iPhone and GP.

I had a Roborock Q7 that worked fine for 3 years, but it died last week.

Initially I got the $550 model (forget the name) but someone told me it had outdated tech and wasn’t good with pet hair.

So I returned it and got the Curv 2 Flow based on what I thought were positive reviews, but then someone on here told me the primary purpose of that vacuum is its mopping functionality, and I was annoyed that it couldn’t fit under my furniture. Mopping isn’t a big need of mine - it’s a nice bonus perk but not the core feature I want (vacuuming).

So I processed a return and bought the Saros 10R based on what I thought were glowing reviews - but now I’m reading Reddit comments about how bad it is at picking up pet hair and vacuuming carpets, and the 7.9/10 Rtings review even mentions it sucks with pet hair… and that’s literally my #1 need!

I’m in a small townhome with hardwood floors and rugs and I have a dog and cat. I used to run my Q7 daily to pick up their hair and dander.

What vacuum should I get? Is the 10R really that bad with pet hair?

Feel like the Robovac wormhole is WAY more confusing and complex than it needs to be lol.

I’m in a townhome with a lot of pet hair. Mopping is of less importance to me. I want a good vacuum that will fit under my sofa and bed (the Curv 2 Flow has failed at this so far) and have good resilience and suction power for hardwood and rugs/carpet.

Between these two, which model would you guys choose? I just received the Curv 2 Flow today and did a test run, but then saw Amazon discounted the 10R to only $100 more than I paid for the Curv Flow 2.

If the tech on the Curv Flow 2 is better I can deal with the bulk (can just move my sofa once a week and shuffle my bed around I guess) but if the 10R is superior I’m thinking it may be worth the extra $100.

I’m in a townhome with a lot of pet hair. Mopping is of less importance to me. I want a good vacuum that will fit under my sofa and bed (the Curv 2 Flow has failed at this so far) and have good resilience and suction power for hardwood and rugs/carpet.

Between these two, which model would you guys choose? I just received the Curv 2 Flow today and did a test run, but then saw Amazon discounted the 10R to only $100 more than I paid for the Curv Flow 2.

I live in a townhome with two pets and have a mix of hardwood floors and area rugs.

I’m upgrading from a Roborock Q7. Today I initially ordered the Roborock Qrevo S5 Pro on Amazon for about $550, but after reading some reviews saying it wasn’t great with pet hair, I canceled it and instead ordered the Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow for around $800.

Unfortunately, Amazon didn’t process the cancellation in time, so both vacuums have already shipped and are arriving tomorrow.

The problem is that after doing more research on the Qrevo Curv 2 Flow, I’m having second thoughts. RTINGS gave it a 6.9 for pet hair performance and mentioned that its pickup can be inconsistent, which has me wondering if I made the wrong choice.

For a home with pets, mostly hardwood, and some rugs, is there a better robot vacuum I should be considering? Is there another Roborock model that’s stronger for pet hair, or is there another brand that outperforms Roborock in this area?

My Q7 died from water damage and I’m looking to upgrade.

I saw Costco has the QX Revo PLUS on sale for $480.

I’m comparing it against the Qrevo S Pro model on Amazon for $550.

I believe the Qrevo S Pro on Amazon has higher suction power? Is that the primary difference?

Also - is there another model altogether that I should be considering? I saw the Curv 2 just came out and has even more suction power but it’s $800 on Amazon. Worth the price difference? (I kinda hate that it’s not available in black though lol.)

I've been in therapy for close to a decade and have worked with multiple therapists, but unfortunately I haven't seen much lasting improvement. If anything, my OCD (mostly "Pure O"/mental compulsions, rumination, and constant worrying) and anxiety seem to have gotten worse recently.

I've tried multiple therapists over the years, including NOCD. While I know many people have had great experiences there, I'm starting to wonder if I need someone with more extensive experience treating severe or treatment-resistant OCD. Most of the therapists I've seen have been LCSWs or similar, and I sometimes get the sense that we always reach a point where they aren't sure what else to try or what to do with me, and become somewhat exasperated.

At this point, I'm less concerned about finding a therapist and more interested in figuring out how to find the most qualified OCD specialists. Is there a database, search engine, professional organization, or other resource that people recommend for finding highly experienced OCD clinicians? Should I specifically be looking for psychologists (PhD/PsyD), psychiatrists who specialize in OCD, or something else?

I'm also open to exploring medication. Are there providers who both specialize in OCD therapy and can prescribe medication, or is it generally better to have separate providers (e.g., psychologist for ERP and a psychiatrist or psychiatric NP for medication management)?

For those of you with severe or treatment-resistant OCD, how did you find the provider who finally made a difference? Any recommendations on where to search or what credentials to prioritize would be greatly appreciated.

My townhome is fairly small and the mop feature kinda seems like overkill to me since it takes 5 minutes to use my Bona mop. I don’t like how much space the big tower towers up for the mop feature either.

I had a Q7 purchased in 2023 but it got water damage, and won’t power on anymore. So I was looking to upgrade and buy a new one but seems like all the newer models have mopping built in and massive eyesore docking stations.

Whats the best vacuum to choose that’s minimalist (ie doesn’t have a huge docking tower) and more focused on vacuum features, less so on mopping?