Join Early Retirement Today
Closed Thread
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 12-01-2009, 12:08 PM   #2781
Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ...
REWahoo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Texas: No Country for Old Men
Posts: 50,004
[ Note: The digitizing discussion has been moved to a separate thread: http://www.early-retirement.org/forums/f27/digitizing-slides-negatives-and-8mm-film-47530.html ]
__________________
Numbers is hard
REWahoo is offline  
Join the #1 Early Retirement and Financial Independence Forum Today - It's Totally Free!

Are you planning to be financially independent as early as possible so you can live life on your own terms? Discuss successful investing strategies, asset allocation models, tax strategies and other related topics in our online forum community. Our members range from young folks just starting their journey to financial independence, military retirees and even multimillionaires. No matter where you fit in you'll find that Early-Retirement.org is a great community to join. Best of all it's totally FREE!

You are currently viewing our boards as a guest so you have limited access to our community. Please take the time to register and you will gain a lot of great new features including; the ability to participate in discussions, network with our members, see fewer ads, upload photographs, create a retirement blog, send private messages and so much, much more!

Old 12-01-2009, 12:12 PM   #2782
Full time employment: Posting here.
citrine's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 984
Attended a friend's Drug Court graduation.
Gave away my old bed to someone who needed it.
Cleaning up the hardwood floors for tomorrow's furniture delivery
Get ready and go to work...4 massages tonight
citrine is offline  
Old 12-01-2009, 07:24 PM   #2783
Moderator Emeritus
Nords's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Oahu
Posts: 26,856
Quote:
Originally Posted by Moemg View Post
Speaking of breaks , it seems like a lot of our old time members are missing . Where is Nords or Ha or many other that have not been posting ?
Discussion-board burnout. After 17,532 posts and an entire book manuscript, it's possible that I'm running out of exciting new material.

Between the posting-limit fuss and the hack attack I decided to take some time off, and I haven't missed it that much. I've been logging in to answer PMs. You have my e-mail address. You know where to find me...

I'll be in & out. Been a busy few weeks, and it looks like it's going to be a busy month.

When I decide to voluntarily & permanently depart a discussion board, there is no ambiguity to the situation. And if I involuntarily permanently depart a discussion board, spouse has promised to take over my account post my obituary.
__________________
*

Co-author (with my daughter) of “Raising Your Money-Savvy Family For Next Generation Financial Independence.”
Author of the book written on E-R.org: "The Military Guide to Financial Independence and Retirement."

I don't spend much time here— please send a PM.
Nords is offline  
A LBYM (leather) evening
Old 12-01-2009, 07:56 PM   #2784
Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
Give me a forum ...
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 11,401
A LBYM (leather) evening

After a pretty nonstressful day at w*rk I went shopping for some new winter gloves. I had spotted some that I liked on a weekend trip to Montreal a few weeks ago....for $150, which I felt was outrageous. A quick trip to my local Danier Leather Outlet was very productive: buy two accessories, get the third free.....I now have three really cute and trendy pairs of insulated leather gloves, all for $64 and change. Black with little red buttons, tan with little black buttons, and jade blue.

Toyota has a promotion till January 4 with 0% financing on all my favourite models, do not pay for 120 days, and cash rebates. They just became the #1 auto company in Canada so somebody is aiming for a home run. If I lease a car through my company this would be very, very cheap and I could get the heated leather seats......

I will not get a new car
I will not get a new car
I will not get a new car

Meadbh is offline  
Old 12-01-2009, 08:32 PM   #2785
Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
Give me a forum ...
bbbamI's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Collin County, TX
Posts: 9,294
Ok Meadbh...if you need my permission to get a new car...go ahead.

(I just can't pass up leather)

__________________
There's no need to complicate, our time is short..
bbbamI is offline  
Old 12-01-2009, 08:56 PM   #2786
Moderator Emeritus
W2R's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: New Orleans
Posts: 47,472
I want one too. I have picked out the Toyota that I want. (sigh) In my case I want to pay for it in cash plus trade-in, so the interest rates won't help.

I am trying to wait until after we move, to buy it. But the timeframe for that keeps moving out further into the future.

I hear that some of the 2010 models are going to have more bells and whistles.
__________________
Already we are boldly launched upon the deep; but soon we shall be lost in its unshored, harbourless immensities. - - H. Melville, 1851.

Happily retired since 2009, at age 61. Best years of my life by far!
W2R is offline  
Old 12-02-2009, 06:54 AM   #2787
Gone but not forgotten
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Sarasota,fl.
Posts: 11,447
Meadh ,
Buy the car ! Buy the car ! Buy the car !

I am going to buy a new car either the end of this month or early next year . I have it narrowed down to four vehicles all crossovers . I was going to pay cash but with the 0 interest I might just pay half and finance the rest . I can always pay it off but this will allow my money to grow since hopefully I will be making more than 0%.
Moemg is offline  
Old 12-02-2009, 08:19 AM   #2788
Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
Give me a forum ...
RonBoyd's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Denver, Colorado
Posts: 6,256
Quote:
Originally Posted by Moemg View Post
I was going to pay cash but with the 0 interest I might just pay half and finance the rest . I can always pay it off but this will allow my money to grow since hopefully I will be making more than 0%.
How does that old saying go... TANSTAAFL?

If you paid for lunch, the beer would be cheaper.
__________________
"It's tough to make predictions, especially when it involves the future." ~Attributed to many
"In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice. But, in practice, there is." ~(perhaps by) Yogi Berra
"Those who have knowledge, don't predict. Those who predict, don't have knowledge."~ Lau tzu
RonBoyd is offline  
Old 12-02-2009, 04:00 PM   #2789
Full time employment: Posting here.
citrine's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 984
Came home this morning to find the delivery guys waiting....they were an hour early!
Cleaned out some things, lounged out on the new couch....it has great napping potential!
Time to get ready, go to a mtg, and a massage appt later on tonight.
citrine is offline  
Old 12-02-2009, 05:33 PM   #2790
Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
Give me a forum ...
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 11,401
Quote:
Originally Posted by Moemg View Post
Meadh ,
Buy the car ! Buy the car ! Buy the car !

I am going to buy a new car either the end of this month or early next year . I have it narrowed down to four vehicles all crossovers . I was going to pay cash but with the 0 interest I might just pay half and finance the rest . I can always pay it off but this will allow my money to grow since hopefully I will be making more than 0%.
My problem is emotional. I love my 1995 Honda Accord.....
Meadbh is offline  
Old 12-02-2009, 05:52 PM   #2791
Gone but not forgotten
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Sarasota,fl.
Posts: 11,447
Quote:
Originally Posted by Meadbh View Post
My problem is emotional. I love my 1995 Honda Accord.....

But does it love you back ? It will soon leave you stranded someplace scary or become unreliable just when you need it the most or worst of all cheat with a newer model . I believe a trial separation is in order . Park it and rent the car of your dreams . You are not cheating only playing the field . After all you are single I don't see any piston ring on your finger holding you back !
Moemg is offline  
Old 12-02-2009, 06:08 PM   #2792
Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
Give me a forum ...
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 11,401
You mean, not cheating like Tiger?
That was a Cadillac, a GM, for God's sake!

Meadbh is offline  
Old 12-02-2009, 06:17 PM   #2793
Gone but not forgotten
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Sarasota,fl.
Posts: 11,447
Quote:
Originally Posted by Meadbh View Post
You mean, not cheating like Tiger?
That was a Cadillac, a GM, for God's sake!


Never cheat with an American ! You need something more exotic !
Attached Images
File Type: jpg 2007-Jaguar-XK-Convertible.jpg (166.9 KB, 2 views)
Moemg is offline  
Old 12-03-2009, 08:50 PM   #2794
Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
Give me a forum ...
Dawg52's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Central MS/Orange Beach, AL
Posts: 9,067
Raked leaves today and boy, my right shoulder blade feels like a knife sticking out of it. Guess I'm out of leave raking shape. But med's to the rescue.

Also grilled a nice steak today. Had to fight the mutt off, but it went down nicely.
__________________
Retired 3/31/2007@52
Investing style: Full time wuss.
Dawg52 is offline  
Old 12-04-2009, 07:39 AM   #2795
Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
Give me a forum ...
freebird5825's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: East Nowhere, 43N Latitude, NY
Posts: 9,037
Today is the final prep day for my dinner party tomorrow eve. I just set the dining room table, and am just about ready to dive into making Baklava. My ToDo list is made up. I just need to tinker along and get things done. Alternating with goofing off, of course.
Theme is Greek food, and yes I am winging it by having the statue of David (Michelangelo) there.
He fits in nicely.
Attached Images
File Type: jpg greekdinner1.jpg (442.8 KB, 5 views)
File Type: jpg Greekdinner2.jpg (36.5 KB, 2 views)
__________________
"All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them." - Walt Disney
freebird5825 is offline  
Old 12-04-2009, 07:42 AM   #2796
Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ...
REWahoo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Texas: No Country for Old Men
Posts: 50,004
Quote:
Originally Posted by freebird5825 View Post
Today is the final prep day for my dinner party tomorrow eve. I just set the dining room table...
This post is useless without pictures.
__________________
Numbers is hard
REWahoo is offline  
Old 12-04-2009, 08:29 AM   #2797
Recycles dryer sheets
BOBOT's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 478
Quote:
Originally Posted by freebird5825 View Post
Theme is Greek food, .

What's the menu? Lamb kabobs maybe?
__________________
I still don't get it...
BOBOT is offline  
Old 12-04-2009, 08:52 AM   #2798
Full time employment: Posting here.
citrine's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 984
Taking some time to relax before a busy day of massages.
Updated my books.....
Waiting for checks to clear before I send in some money to the Roth IRA.
citrine is offline  
Old 12-04-2009, 10:27 AM   #2799
Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
Give me a forum ...
Dawg52's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Central MS/Orange Beach, AL
Posts: 9,067
Just got back from walking 9 holes at the club. Walking....not playing. Course closed as the greens are covered due to cold weather. A slight chance it might snow tonight. Pretty wild for this time of year. Mutt enjoyed the walk though. Probably go back to club tonight to play the 19th hole.
__________________
Retired 3/31/2007@52
Investing style: Full time wuss.
Dawg52 is offline  
Old 12-04-2009, 10:27 AM   #2800
Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
Give me a forum ...
TromboneAl's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 12,880
Quote:
Theme is Greek food, and yes I am winging it by having the statue of David (Michelangelo) there.

What's the menu?
Wieners.
__________________
Al
TromboneAl is offline  
Closed Thread


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Did 2008-09 Results Help You Now? Idnar7 FIRE and Money 42 10-27-2015 09:10 AM
California Munis Closed End Funds tanked today, why? Disappointed FIRE and Money 10 01-20-2008 06:15 PM
Did you retire or Did you quit GTM Life after FIRE 19 03-09-2006 01:06 PM

» Quick Links

 
All times are GMT -6. The time now is 10:38 AM.
 
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.