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Forum: FIRE and Money Yesterday, 05:44 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 791
Posted By Helen
We bought a new house almost three years ago and...

We bought a new house almost three years ago and needed new furniture. We went with a mixture of new and used and didn't pay a lot for any one thing.

My best find was when I went to Sears to buy...
Forum: Life after FIRE 05-17-2013, 09:56 PM
Replies: 12,189
Views: 505,329
Posted By Helen
Thank you! It has been nice not to have to call...

Thank you! It has been nice not to have to call in sick or feel stressed about getting behind or letting people down. OTOH, I can't wait to feel well enough to do some hiking and backpacking.
Forum: Life after FIRE 05-17-2013, 08:53 PM
Replies: 12,189
Views: 505,329
Posted By Helen
Ugh, this is my first week of retirement and I...

Ugh, this is my first week of retirement and I came down with the flu on Monday. I've been paranoid that I'm just being lazy at this point and sitting home surfing the net will be what my retirement...
Forum: Other topics 05-17-2013, 07:47 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 738
Posted By Helen
They both seem shady, but she has to have some...

They both seem shady, but she has to have some kind of personality disorder.
Forum: Other topics 05-17-2013, 12:34 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 1,613
Posted By Helen
Interesting camera, Major Tom. Fujifilm...

Interesting camera, Major Tom.

Fujifilm X100S review: Making today?s pictures with yesterday?s design | The Verge (http://www.theverge.com/2013/4/22/4242928/fujifilm-x100s-review)
Forum: Life after FIRE 05-17-2013, 12:30 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,572
Posted By Helen
I used to do something similar, I would calculate...

I used to do something similar, I would calculate the percentage of the time I had left. # remaining months / (33 years * 12 months)

Your way is more creative.
Forum: Other topics 05-16-2013, 10:40 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 1,613
Posted By Helen
Thank you very much for the tip. I hadn't heard...

Thank you very much for the tip. I hadn't heard of that site before, I'll check it out.
Forum: Other topics 05-16-2013, 01:19 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 1,613
Posted By Helen
I just started retirement and am planning on...

I just started retirement and am planning on purchasing:

A used Sportsmobile
A smart phone
A Personal Locator Beacon (I will use the REI gift card my coworkers gave me)
Forum: Life after FIRE 05-15-2013, 01:10 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,458
Posted By Helen
Today is my first official day of retirement. I...

Today is my first official day of retirement. I just got back from a 3 day road trip and I am recovering from the flu. I have been perched in my LazyBoy since getting up at 8am. I do not feel...
Forum: Life after FIRE 05-15-2013, 01:04 PM
Replies: 581
Views: 36,831
Posted By Helen
Wow, nice job!!! I hope your retirement is even...

Wow, nice job!!! I hope your retirement is even more successful than your working life has been. You have my sincere congratulations!
Forum: Health and Early Retirement 05-15-2013, 11:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 278
Posted By Helen
I was having leg cramping at night. A google...

I was having leg cramping at night. A google search turned up magnesium deficiency as a possible cause. After 3 - 5 days on a magnesium supplement my leg cramps went away. I felt calmer too. The...
Forum: Health and Early Retirement 05-15-2013, 11:28 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 859
Posted By Helen
I am really, really short waisted. My BMI is 20,...

I am really, really short waisted. My BMI is 20, but I still have belly fat. Perhaps they will invent a waist extension surgery :laugh:
Forum: Life after FIRE 05-13-2013, 07:59 PM
Replies: 581
Views: 36,831
Posted By Helen
My last day of work was Friday (but I am taking...

My last day of work was Friday (but I am taking Monday and Tuesday as vacation days). We went to the California redwoods to celebrate both retirement and my 56th birthday (today). Unfortunately I...
Forum: Life after FIRE 05-03-2013, 07:04 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 837
Posted By Helen
Congratulations! What a feelin'!!!!! You are...

Congratulations! What a feelin'!!!!! You are one week ahead of me.

-helen

PS - For a while I thought your name was Bi Gal, then I saw it was Big Al.
Forum: Stock Picking (Individual Security Analysis) 05-02-2013, 08:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,570
Posted By Helen
The last time I thought I had found a sure thing...

The last time I thought I had found a sure thing was during the high tech boom. I lost a lot of money (~$50k), but I chalked it up to my tuition and moved on. I have only bought mutual funds since...
Forum: Life after FIRE 05-01-2013, 09:14 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 5,629
Posted By Helen
kyoung1956, Like everyone else, I wish I...

kyoung1956,

Like everyone else, I wish I could give you a big hug. I wish I could think of something to say to take your stress away. Please know that I am thinking of you and sending warm...
Forum: Health and Early Retirement 05-01-2013, 07:52 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,565
Posted By Helen
Well, I was on the vegan diet for 10 weeks and...

Well, I was on the vegan diet for 10 weeks and had my blood tested yesterday.

First, my blood results from 08/08/12:

Total Cholesterol 278
HDL Cholesterol 82
LDL Cholesterol 174...
Forum: FIRE Related Political Topics 04-26-2013, 08:20 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,428
Posted By Helen
The scammers really tick me off, the people whom...

The scammers really tick me off, the people whom they really rob are the people who are truly in need.
Forum: Life after FIRE 04-26-2013, 07:36 PM
Replies: 581
Views: 36,831
Posted By Helen
Mimilulu, my sincere congratulations!!!!:dance:

Mimilulu, my sincere congratulations!!!!:dance:
Forum: Life after FIRE 04-26-2013, 07:31 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 849
Posted By Helen
Congratulations! I suspect the reason you...

Congratulations! I suspect the reason you weren't feeling anything earlier is because it is overwhelming. What a huge accomplishment it is to finally be able to retire! It is something most people...
Forum: Other topics 04-24-2013, 09:30 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,417
Posted By Helen
Congratulations!!! What a week you are having. ...

Congratulations!!! What a week you are having. Happy birthday and happy retirement!
Forum: Travel Information 04-16-2013, 09:52 PM
Replies: 933
Views: 40,747
Posted By Helen
Reubenray, I hope you post pics of your motorhome...

Reubenray, I hope you post pics of your motorhome and of photos along the way on your trip.
Forum: Health and Early Retirement 04-16-2013, 03:08 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,565
Posted By Helen
I think you should eat more pizza! Maybe you've...

I think you should eat more pizza! Maybe you've discovered the cure we've all been waiting for.
Forum: Health and Early Retirement 04-16-2013, 07:51 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,565
Posted By Helen
I will be happy to. My guess is that I won't see...

I will be happy to. My guess is that I won't see much of a change.
Forum: Health and Early Retirement 04-16-2013, 07:45 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,565
Posted By Helen
I don't understand why insurance companies will...

I don't understand why insurance companies will pay for statins but not for the more expensive cholesterol test to see what type of LDL a person has.
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