So whats your opinion? - Page 2

cute fuzzy bunny · 07-24-2008, 09:26 PM

Well, since retiring I helped my dad relocate across country, then moved and fixed up my old and new house, then completely redid my soon-to-be-wifes old house, moved her, got married, had Gabe, moved again, fixed up our old house and just finished completely remodeling our new house.

Now the baby is going off to school.

I guess since I've run out of things to fix, stuff to replace, babies to watch, women to marry, etc, etc...I might actually get to be RETIRED!

(okay, I think i'm gonna feel like the last pea in a big empty can for a while)

**Want2retire** · 07-24-2008, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by cute fuzzy bunny

Well, since retiring I helped my dad relocate across country, then moved and fixed up my old and new house, then completely redid my soon-to-be-wifes old house, moved her, got married, had Gabe, moved again, fixed up our old house and just finished completely remodeling our new house.

Now the baby is going off to school.

I guess since I've run out of things to fix, stuff to replace, babies to watch, women to marry, etc, etc...I might actually get to be RETIRED!

(okay, I think i'm gonna feel like the last pea in a big empty can for a while)

You've been busy!! Time to make that list of all the things you wanted to do in retirement...

cute fuzzy bunny · 07-24-2008, 09:39 PM

Its been so long I've forgotten!

Besides, some of them involved hanging around the beach chatting up girls in bikinis, and I'm pretty sure thats out. I'll have to ask my wife when she gets home.

**Want2retire** · 07-24-2008, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by cute fuzzy bunny

Its been so long I've forgotten!

Besides, some of them involved hanging around the beach chatting up girls in bikinis, and I'm pretty sure thats out. I'll have to ask my wife when she gets home.

Nah, that wasn't on your list for retirement, that was for spring break!

Think hobbies. Or, didn't you really want to learn Sanscrit or something?

NW-Bound · 07-24-2008, 10:16 PM

My opinion: Marmots are too cute and too small for a meal. Nutrias however can be as large as 20lbs, and meaty. Something to look for next time I go to Louisiana.

Yes on nutrias. No on marmots. How do I select on the poll?

I got it. I selected both Y and N.

YouTube - Cooking Nutria

PS. For background info, start here

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Dreamer · 07-24-2008, 11:04 PM

Wow, I can't believe that Gabe is school age. His teacher had better be ready! I think that Gabe will give him or her a run for their money. They really do grow up too quickly.

bbbamI · 07-24-2008, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by cute fuzzy bunny

(okay, I think i'm gonna feel like the last pea in a big empty can for a while)

I wonder if anyone has successfully pead in a can?

laurence · 07-25-2008, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by NW-Bound

My opinion: Marmots are too cute and too small for a meal. Nutrias however can be as large as 20lbs, and meaty. Something to look for next time I go to Louisiana.

Yes on nutrias. No on marmots. How do I select on the poll?

I got it. I selected both Y and N.

YouTube - Cooking Nutria

PS. For background info, start here

Well that's just plain gross! I guess in theory it's just like rabbit, though.

Tadpole · 07-25-2008, 03:42 AM

Yes 18 64.29% No 14 50.00%
Duh

? 114%

Purron · 07-25-2008, 05:50 AM

Has Gabe used Firecalc yet to plan his ER?

VaCollector · 07-25-2008, 07:02 AM

According to my DW, my opinion doesn't count....and so I voted anyway!!

Walt34 · 07-25-2008, 08:33 AM

Yes.

Well, it sounded more optimistic/positive than no.

cute fuzzy bunny · 07-25-2008, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Want2retire

Nah, that wasn't on your list for retirement, that was for spring break!

Think hobbies. Or, didn't you really want to learn Sanscrit or something?

Yes it was!!! Right on the top of the list of things to do!

I can relate somewhat to Philip Greenspuns comments. In essence he claims that people would do all sorts of things if that work thing wasnt in the way, but once the work thing is out of the way you actually find yourself reading your email and watching dvd's while eating cheetos.

I'd planned to learn to play the piano and take flying lessons. I got about 2 months into the piano thing before I got fed up with it and decided to take a break. Six years ago. Then I looked at the costs involved with owning and flying a plane and decided to skip that too.

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Originally Posted by bbbamI

I wonder if anyone has successfully pead in a can?

Yes.

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Originally Posted by Tadpole

Yes 18 64.29% No 14 50.00%
Duh

? 114%

You may vote both yes and no on your opinion.

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Originally Posted by Purron

Has Gabe used Firecalc yet to plan his ER?

Right now his ER plan is to push me off a bridge and collect his inheritance.

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Originally Posted by VaCollector

According to my DW, my opinion doesn't count....and so I voted anyway!!

Eh, your opinions counts but only 49%.

NW-Bound · 07-25-2008, 09:52 AM

Eh, your opinions counts but only 49%.[/quote]

Vote both Y and N. That brings it up to 98%.

Marquette · 07-25-2008, 09:56 AM

Can I change my vote?

**ziggy29** · 07-25-2008, 09:58 AM

Just like my opinion on ballot initiatives: If I don't completely understand it, I vote "no."

cute fuzzy bunny · 07-25-2008, 10:07 AM

I go another route. If the initiative involves creating any new law or granting any new powers to anyone, or making a significant change to existing law...I vote 'no'. After reading the fine print theres always someone trying to slip something in low to the ground under the guise of something good.

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Eh, your opinions counts but only 49%.

Vote both Y and N. That brings it up to 98%.[/quote]

Nah, they cancel each other out and bring you down to zero.

cute fuzzy bunny · 07-25-2008, 10:08 AM

By the way, I plan to use the 'yes' and 'no' percentages roughly rounded off as a new model for equity to bond allocations.

Looks like 60/40 right now. What are the odds of that happening?

Jessica08 · 07-25-2008, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by cute fuzzy bunny

Whats your opinion?

Wow, there is a 50/50 chance that I could be correct on this one. Unless the answer is something completely philosophical such as "there are no definite answers such as yes or no" then by choosing one of the above answers I will have failed. So, because I am not into philosophy, I will have to choose no, because I like to go against the masses

NW-Bound · 07-25-2008, 10:18 AM

View Poll Results: Whats your opinion?
Yes	35	61.40%
No	31	54.39%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 57. You may not vote on this poll

07-24-2008, 09:26 PM	#21
cute fuzzy bunny Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ... Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Losing my whump Posts: 22,527	Well, since retiring I helped my dad relocate across country, then moved and fixed up my old and new house, then completely redid my soon-to-be-wifes old house, moved her, got married, had Gabe, moved again, fixed up our old house and just finished completely remodeling our new house. Now the baby is going off to school. I guess since I've run out of things to fix, stuff to replace, babies to watch, women to marry, etc, etc...I might actually get to be RETIRED! (okay, I think i'm gonna feel like the last pea in a big empty can for a while) __________________ Many an optimist has become rich by buying out a pessimist

07-24-2008, 09:39 PM	#23
cute fuzzy bunny Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ... Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Losing my whump Posts: 22,527	Its been so long I've forgotten! Besides, some of them involved hanging around the beach chatting up girls in bikinis, and I'm pretty sure thats out. I'll have to ask my wife when she gets home. __________________ Many an optimist has become rich by buying out a pessimist

07-25-2008, 03:42 AM	#29
Tadpole Recycles dryer sheets Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 340	Yes 18 64.29% No 14 50.00% Duh? 114%

07-25-2008, 05:50 AM	#30
Purron Full time employment: Posting here. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 754	Has Gabe used Firecalc yet to plan his ER? __________________ I purr therefore I am.

07-24-2008, 11:04 PM	#26
Dreamer Full time employment: Posting here. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 850	Wow, I can't believe that Gabe is school age. His teacher had better be ready! I think that Gabe will give him or her a run for their money. They really do grow up too quickly.

07-25-2008, 07:02 AM	#31
VaCollector Recycles dryer sheets Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 280	According to my DW, my opinion doesn't count....and so I voted anyway!!

07-25-2008, 08:33 AM	#32
Walt34 Thinks s/he gets paid by the post Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: WV Panhandle Posts: 1,222	Yes. Well, it sounded more optimistic/positive than no. __________________ Retired six years ago at age 52

07-25-2008, 09:52 AM	#34
NW-Bound Full time employment: Posting here. Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 578	Eh, your opinions counts but only 49%.[/quote] Vote both Y and N. That brings it up to 98%.

07-25-2008, 09:56 AM	#35
Marquette Thinks s/he gets paid by the post Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,020	Can I change my vote?

07-25-2008, 09:58 AM	#36
ziggy29 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 2,404	Just like my opinion on ballot initiatives: If I don't completely understand it, I vote "no." __________________ FIRE Clock: 11:26 PM. FIREd at midnight but very subject to change.... waiting for the government to privatize the gains and socialize my losses in my 401K...

07-25-2008, 10:08 AM	#38
cute fuzzy bunny Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ... Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Losing my whump Posts: 22,527	By the way, I plan to use the 'yes' and 'no' percentages roughly rounded off as a new model for equity to bond allocations. Looks like 60/40 right now. What are the odds of that happening? __________________ Many an optimist has become rich by buying out a pessimist

07-25-2008, 10:18 AM	#40
NW-Bound Full time employment: Posting here. Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 578