diff --git a/tutorials/basic_slides_deck.qmd b/tutorials/basic_slides_deck.qmd
index ad3464b1..ea6b8e71 100644
--- a/tutorials/basic_slides_deck.qmd
+++ b/tutorials/basic_slides_deck.qmd
@@ -490,7 +490,7 @@ dt_me(df |>
 
 ## Workflow 1: Plot Daily Data 
 
-In our next session, we will dive into using `ggplot2` to visualize the data. Here is a sneak peak at a very simple plot:
+Let's use `ggplot2` to visualize the data. 
 
 ```{r}
 #| echo: true
@@ -610,7 +610,7 @@ qw_data <- read_waterdata_samples(monitoringLocationIdentifier = site,
 ncol(qw_data)
 ```
 
-That's a LOT of columns that come back. We won't look at them here, but if you run it locally, use `View` to inspect within RStudio.
+That's a LOT of columns that come back. We won't look at them here, but you can use `View` in RStudio to explore on your own.
 
 ::: footer
 
@@ -649,7 +649,7 @@ dt_me(df, escape = FALSE, paging = FALSE)
 
 ## Workflow 2: Discrete data censoring 
 
-Let's pull just a few columns out and look at those:
+Let's pull a few columns out and look at those:
 
 ```{r}
 library(dplyr)
@@ -731,7 +731,7 @@ qw_data_joined <- qw_data |>
             by = c("Activity_StartDate" = "time"))
 ```
 
-* "Activity_StartDate" (on the left side data frame) and "time" (on the right side data frame) need to be the same type. 
+* "Activity_StartDate" (on the left side data frame) and "time" (on the right side data frame) need to be the same type (in this case, both are Date objects). 
   
 
 ::: footer
@@ -926,7 +926,7 @@ ggplot(data = closest_dt) +
 ```
 
 
-## Data Discovery (if enough time!)
+## Data Discovery 
 
 The process for discovering data is a bit in flux with NWIS retiring. I expect a new process will be introduced soon. For now here are some options.
 
@@ -981,8 +981,6 @@ dt_me(discrete_available |>
 
 ## characteristicUserSupplied {.smaller}
 
-* The column "characteristicUserSupplied" is internally referred to as "observed property". 
-
 * characteristicUserSupplied can be an input to `read_waterdata_sample` 
 
 ```{r}
@@ -992,7 +990,6 @@ nrow(discrete1)
 ```
 
 
-* `summarize_waterdata_samples` may be adding a parameter code to the output in the future.
 
 ## More Information {.smaller}
 
diff --git a/tutorials/changes_slides_deck.qmd b/tutorials/changes_slides_deck.qmd
index a725c343..0f2ab644 100644
--- a/tutorials/changes_slides_deck.qmd
+++ b/tutorials/changes_slides_deck.qmd
@@ -84,8 +84,6 @@ New to `dataRetrieval`? [Introduction to dataRetrieval](https://water.code-pages
 
   - Timeline is very uncertain, so we wanted to get information out on replacement functions ASAP.
   
-  - Latest rumor: not before 2026, but performance degradation happening now
-  
 * New `dataRetrieval` functions are available to replace the NWIS functions
 
   - `read_waterdata_` functions are the modern functions
@@ -123,26 +121,6 @@ The "develop" branch WILL change frequently, and there are no promises of future
 
 :::
 
-## External Documentation
-
-![](images/documentation_1.png){width="1000" height="500"}
-
-::: footer
-<https://doi-usgs.github.io/dataRetrieval>
-:::
-
-## External Documentation
-
-![](images/documentation_2.png){width="1000" height="500"}
-
-::: footer
-<https://doi-usgs.github.io/dataRetrieval/reference/index.html>
-:::
-
-## External Documentation
-
-![](images/documentation_3.png){width="1000" height="500"}
-
 ## USGS Water Data OGC APIs: Current Functions {.smaller}
 
 Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC), a non-profit international organization that develops and promotes open standards for geospatial information. OGC-compliant interfaces to USGS water data:
@@ -175,8 +153,8 @@ Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC), a non-profit international organization that d
 * You **might** run into errors quickly. If you (or your IP!) have exceeded the quota, you will see:
 
 ```
-error: HTTP 403 Forbidden.
-* Query request denied. Possible reasons include query exceeding server limits.
+! HTTP 429 Too Many Requests.
+  • You have exceeded your rate limit. Make sure you provided your API key from https://api.waterdata.usgs.gov/signup/, then either try again later or contact us at https://waterdata.usgs.gov/questions-comments/?referrerUrl=https://api.waterdata.usgs.gov for assistance.
 ```
 
 ## USGS Water Data API Token