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Forum: Forum Admin Yesterday, 12:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 245
Posted By Alan
Leave the country. I've been in Europe for the...

Leave the country. I've been in Europe for the last 6 weeks and the pop-up ads have disappeared meaning that I no longer have to turn javascript on and off as needed. :dance:
Forum: Health and Early Retirement Yesterday, 01:51 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,134
Posted By Alan
Amazing story, and very pleased to hear that it...

Amazing story, and very pleased to hear that it worked out so well. Thanks for posting your story, I'm not sure I would have the same dedication to post the story for others to gain inspiration from.
Forum: Travel Information 05-20-2013, 05:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 335
Posted By Alan
We also did a raft ride on the Snake while we...

We also did a raft ride on the Snake while we were there - at sunset - and saw plenty of game on the banks including a black bear with 2 cubs.
Forum: Travel Information 05-20-2013, 05:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 335
Posted By Alan
Great idea which I would recommend. Last year we...

Great idea which I would recommend. Last year we did exactly this and followed the circular route beyond Inspiration Point back to the car park.

Another thing you might consider is to go to Teton...
Forum: FIRE and Money 05-16-2013, 06:46 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 2,604
Posted By Alan
Thanks for a lively thread, time to move on.

Thanks for a lively thread, time to move on.
Forum: Other topics 03-27-2013, 08:29 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 2,659
Posted By Alan
Yep, little chance of walking past a cow here. ...

Yep, little chance of walking past a cow here. it's those vacations in the Yorkshire Dales that are re-igniting the urges :)
Forum: Other topics 03-27-2013, 08:19 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 2,659
Posted By Alan
After reading all the James Herriot books I can't...

After reading all the James Herriot books I can't pass a cow without an urge to rush over and thrust my arm up its backside.

Well, you did ask....
Forum: Health and Early Retirement 03-27-2013, 11:53 AM
Replies: 3,584
Views: 139,412
Posted By Alan
It's an app that hides your smartphone when you...

It's an app that hides your smartphone when you put it down. You then expend lots of calories searching for it. :angel:
Forum: Hi, I am... 03-27-2013, 11:40 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,027
Posted By Alan
We have the same feelings about where we were...

We have the same feelings about where we were living when our children were born, which is why we went back and spent 7 months there just after we retired. We loved the place, and still do. We'll...
Forum: Other topics 03-27-2013, 10:47 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 3,076
Posted By Alan
Sorry to hear this Al, I hope Lena recovers soon....

Sorry to hear this Al, I hope Lena recovers soon.

Our friends in England had a similar experience a few weeks ago, with the wife unconscious and a cracked bike helmet, 2 nights in hospital. She...
Forum: FIRE and Money 03-25-2013, 03:32 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 7,357
Posted By Alan
Exactly. The banks were paying 4.5% compared to...

Exactly. The banks were paying 4.5% compared to <1% from their counterparts in France, Germany, etc. When investors chase such high yields they have got to know it is high risk. I was pleased to...
Forum: FIRE Related Political Topics 03-25-2013, 03:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 805
Posted By Alan
That's all folks, maybe when we have an actual...

That's all folks, maybe when we have an actual budget to discuss we'll have another attempt.....
Forum: Other topics 03-25-2013, 03:11 PM
Replies: 3,215
Views: 323,849
Posted By Alan
Fred & Fiona

Fred and Fiona were making passionate love in Fred's Transit van when suddenly Fiona ( being a bit on the kinky side) yells out: "Oh, fat boy, whip me, whip me!"

Fred, not wanting to pass up this...
Forum: FIRE and Money 03-24-2013, 03:54 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,352
Posted By Alan
That's a good point Kats, it all depends where...

That's a good point Kats, it all depends where you start your comparison from.

5 years before retiring our children were off the purse strings, we had sold our big house and moved into somewhere...
Forum: FIRE and Money 03-24-2013, 03:41 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,352
Posted By Alan
I voted more than 20% of pre-retirement expenses....

I voted more than 20% of pre-retirement expenses.

We have now 3 years of post-retirement spending and this 4th year is set to be highest yet. We are really enjoying spending money on travel but...
Forum: FIRE and Money 03-24-2013, 12:29 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 7,357
Posted By Alan
Britain still has 3,500 troops stationed there,...

Britain still has 3,500 troops stationed there, plus 60,000 ex-pats.

Since Britain decided not to join the euro, I expect that their response to a suggested bailout would be, "We told you it would...
Forum: Other topics 03-24-2013, 11:19 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 596
Posted By Alan
I certainly had a few of those at College...

I certainly had a few of those at College :coolsmiley:
Forum: Life after FIRE 03-24-2013, 10:34 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,542
Posted By Alan
If you just Google repositioning cruises a list...

If you just Google repositioning cruises a list of sites will come up..

Let me google that for you (http://lmgtfy.com/?q=re-positioning+cruises)
Forum: FIRE and Money 03-24-2013, 10:25 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 7,357
Posted By Alan
They still drive on the left in Cyprus - no...

They still drive on the left in Cyprus - no wonder the rest of Europe won't bail them out.
Forum: Other topics 03-24-2013, 10:18 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 596
Posted By Alan
It was the year I left home for college. ...

It was the year I left home for college. Fantastic memories come from listening to that album....
Forum: Young Dreamers 03-23-2013, 05:45 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,452
Posted By Alan
I feel your pain. With me it was like running a...

I feel your pain. With me it was like running a long race and just as the finish line comes into view you find that you have a bungee cord around your chest pulling you back and slowing you down.
...
Forum: Life after FIRE 03-23-2013, 05:42 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,542
Posted By Alan
Darned right I do. This is our 4th year of...

Darned right I do.

This is our 4th year of ER and this year I convinced DW that we should fly business class to Europe, but being the LBYM person she is, and resourceful with it, she has found...
Forum: Other topics 03-23-2013, 01:39 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 647
Posted By Alan
I must have lived in a bubble because I've heard...

I must have lived in a bubble because I've heard none of this before today. :nonono:
Forum: Other topics 03-23-2013, 12:58 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 647
Posted By Alan
:laugh: I'd not heard of that one before. ...

:laugh:

I'd not heard of that one before. And to think I joined this forum to learn about FIRE...
Forum: Health and Early Retirement 03-23-2013, 12:52 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 893
Posted By Alan
From the linked article: Back in the...

From the linked article:



Back in the 80's we used to watch a program called "Your Life in Their Hands" which was a documentary series showing actual surgeries, commentated by another surgeon...
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