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02-23-2012, 06:25 PM
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From the E-R Mailbag
Periodically we get mail from reporters, authors and others who are interested in ER members input. We review these requests and occasionally give the go ahead to register and account and post about their project, etc. Rather than continue this practice of registering to post once and never return, we though we'd try just posting their requests here in this mailbag thread for folks to read, act on or disregard as they see fit.
This one today, caught our fancy:
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I noticed your website while searching for recent and soon-to-be retirees for a casting call. VPE entertainment is seeking retirees for a one day film project. Your blog seems like a great resource, and platform for this particular audience. Below is a description of the project:
Are you retiring between February 15 - March 15, 2012? Do you know how you'll fill your days? Have you overcome great obstacles in your life to get to this point? Do you anticipate that first day the alarm clock goes off and you have no one to answer to? We want to hear your story.
VPE Talent (Vinnie Potestivo Entertainment) is looking for men and women who are about to retire for a one day shoot to document their first day of retirement. For more information please email Louise@vpetalent.com with your NAME, PHONE NUMBER , RETIREMENT DATE AND A BRIEF DESCRIPTION ABOUT YOURSELF.
The project is for Prudential, who are spearheading a nationwide advertising campaign. They asked that we cast people without using their name, but the project can be found at www.dayonestories.com, if you would like to take a look. Please let me know if you have any ideas to reach recent retirees, or if you are able to post our blurb or flyer (attached) on your blog. We appreciate any help you can send our way!!
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02-27-2012, 04:03 PM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
Give me a forum ...
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I expect all you introverts to sign up 
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02-27-2012, 04:19 PM
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Full time employment: Posting here.
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 Thank goodness I retired a couple years ago so wouldn't qualify for this 'opportunity'.
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02-27-2012, 04:28 PM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
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Location: Chicagoland
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Darn, a year too late. I coulda been a staaaaahhhhhh...
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It's a pity to waste your life living the same tiny day over and over again. James Taylor
Retired Jun 2011 at age 57
Target AA: 55% equity funds / 40% bond funds / 5% cash
approx 20% SI (secure income, SS only)
Target WR: approx 2.5%
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02-27-2012, 04:38 PM
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Recycles dryer sheets
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I could recreate my first day but they might not like to follow me into the steam room at the golf club.
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02-27-2012, 04:42 PM
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Recycles dryer sheets
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If this is part of the series the Prudential is running on CNBC they are actually pretty good if you ask me.
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02-27-2012, 09:45 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RockyMtn
I could recreate my first day but they might not like to follow me into the steam room at the golf club.
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With a setup like that, nobody would!
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The book written on E-R.org, "The Military Guide to Financial Independence and Retirement", on sale now! For more info see "About Me" in my profile.
I don't spend much time here anymore, so please send me a PM. Thanks.
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02-28-2012, 09:46 PM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
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Who sets their alarm clock for their first day of retirement?!?! 
Oh, and the project sounds too much like w*rk... 
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02-29-2012, 06:20 AM
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Actually I seriously considered it. Then I was going to have a huge wooden mallet with about a 1-foot diameter next to the bed and smash the damn thing.
But then I would have had to buy a new nightstand so reconsidered.
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02-29-2012, 07:02 AM
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Recycles dryer sheets
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Walt34
Actually I seriously considered it. Then I was going to have a huge wooden mallet with about a 1-foot diameter next to the bed and smash the damn thing.
But then I would have had to buy a new nightstand so reconsidered.
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Living on Social Security alone?
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03-09-2012, 10:40 AM
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Living on Social Security alone?
Gosh, I hope I don't get in trouble for posting this, but I'm sure the mods will let me know if it's inappropriate (sorry in advance if it is ;-)
I'm Jeff Yeager (aka "The Ultimate Cheapskate") and I'm looking to do some short telephone interviews with retired people who are living entirely (or at least 90%) on Social Security alone, whether out of necessity or choice (i.e. they could afford to spend more, but choose not to). This is for a retirement book I'm writing. If you or someone you know falls into that category and would like to be participate, please send me a PM or email me at UltCheapskate@aol.com.
Thanks & Stay Cheap!
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03-09-2012, 11:09 AM
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Full time employment: Posting here.
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Not RE'ed (yet) but this sounds like a great idea for book chapter.
Good luck with the project!
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03-09-2012, 08:02 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ultimate Cheapskate
I'm Jeff Yeager (aka "The Ultimate Cheapskate") and I'm looking to do some short telephone interviews with retired people who are living entirely (or at least 90%) on Social Security alone, whether out of necessity or choice (i.e. they could afford to spend more, but choose not to).
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Seems like it'd be a challenge for people to admit that they have to live that way instead of rationalizing that they'd like to live that way.
The latter would be a personal-finance book. The former would be a horror story...
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I don't spend much time here anymore, so please send me a PM. Thanks.
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08-03-2012, 12:51 PM
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We have been contacted by a reporter for the New York Times who would like to talk to childless retirees (either single or couples) about some of their concerns regarding health care, finances and other issues, for an article she is preparing on this topic. This discussion triggered her request.
Please contact Phyllis at thesearch@nytimes.com if you are interested in participating.
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08-03-2012, 05:32 PM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
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Well I actually qualify but the NY Times... does anybody read that anymore
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Actively participating in your the design of your habitat after retirement
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04-11-2013, 07:58 AM
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Confused about dryer sheets
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Actively participating in your the design of your habitat after retirement
Hi I am Itziar, a student in Sweden, BTH. I am currently researching on healthy and active aging and how to involve seniors in the design of their lifes and the environments where you live.
I would be very happy and grateful if you could help me with my research by completing this questionnaire, no one better than you knows yourselves.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ZN9...it?usp=sharing
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04-12-2013, 10:12 AM
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Itzi's survey has been reviewed and approved by us, so we encourage participation by anyone who wants to do so.
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Originally Posted by Itzi
Hi I am Itziar, a student in Sweden, BTH. I am currently researching on healthy and active aging and how to involve seniors in the design of their lifes and the environments where you live.
I would be very happy and grateful if you could help me with my research by completing this questionnaire, no one better than you knows yourselves.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ZN9...it?usp=sharing |
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04-12-2013, 10:47 AM
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Confused about dryer sheets
Join Date: Apr 2013
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Quote:
Originally Posted by W2R
Itzi's survey has been reviewed and approved by us, so we encourage participation by anyone who wants to do so.
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Sorry I just realised I gave the wrong address of the survey, this is the one that must be completed in order for me to get the results
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ZN9...DomYE/viewform
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04-12-2013, 03:44 PM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Itzi
Hi I am Itziar, a student in Sweden, BTH. I am currently researching on healthy and active aging and how to involve seniors in the design of their lifes and the environments where you live.
I would be very happy and grateful if you could help me with my research by completing this questionnaire, no one better than you knows yourselves.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ZN9...it?usp=sharing |
Where else but Sweden would they see fit to deign to consult people on how their lives should be designed?
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04-12-2013, 03:49 PM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
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I looked at the questionnaire, and became puzzled in the latter parts.
It seems to assume you are in some sort of senior care facility. May not be very applicable to most of us fairly active folks.
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