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Forum: FIRE and Money 04-27-2013, 06:56 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,958
Posted By Marathoner
Like you, I've always been a saver. I've worked...

Like you, I've always been a saver. I've worked since I was 12 -- newspaper route, camp counselor while that young -- and while I never saved a set amount, I hardly spent any money; certainly not...
Forum: Young Dreamers 04-27-2013, 04:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 882
Posted By Marathoner
Well, you know what side I'm coming at this from,...

Well, you know what side I'm coming at this from, but again, I think that since you can afford it, you have to look at quality of life and what would make you happy. Where do you want to live?
...
Forum: Life after FIRE 04-26-2013, 07:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 848
Posted By Marathoner
Congratulations! What a perfect time of year to...

Congratulations! What a perfect time of year to have your freedom begin!
Forum: Life after FIRE 04-26-2013, 07:18 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 701
Posted By Marathoner
I'm still working, but since many small...

I'm still working, but since many small nonprofits look for people with my skills, I am the Treasurer for a nature nonprofit. I'd rather do more fun volunteering, which I do with the parrot rescue...
Forum: Young Dreamers 04-26-2013, 07:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 882
Posted By Marathoner
My situation has differences, but it's similar...

My situation has differences, but it's similar enough that I'm commenting :) I was married and living in the suburbs. After my divorce, I moved to the city (renting) and am currently in the process...
Forum: Other topics 03-29-2013, 03:43 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 3,068
Posted By Marathoner
Glad to hear she's recovering well. I completely...

Glad to hear she's recovering well. I completely understand her reluctance to ride again. Keep us updated!
Forum: Life after FIRE 03-10-2013, 11:58 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,162
Posted By Marathoner
I'd have to vote for almost all of the buttons! ...

I'd have to vote for almost all of the buttons! I live about 2.4 miles away, and there is a wonderful bike path I can take the entire way.

However, since my fall in January due to glare ice, I...
Forum: Other topics 02-27-2013, 05:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,002
Posted By Marathoner
Lsbcal beat me to it -- exercise

Lsbcal beat me to it -- exercise
Forum: FIRE and Money 02-26-2013, 04:44 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,249
Posted By Marathoner
My XH got me to pay for his medical school and...

My XH got me to pay for his medical school and cover all his expenses through school, residency, and fellowship (had to pay me back part of his tuition.) I made over 85% of our income during the 11...
Forum: Other topics 02-26-2013, 04:31 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,954
Posted By Marathoner
As a fellow cyclist, thanks for sending the...

As a fellow cyclist, thanks for sending the letter.
Forum: FIRE and Money 02-07-2013, 05:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,087
Posted By Marathoner
The only two companies I've worked for matched...

The only two companies I've worked for matched once per year. The first one was back in 2002.

These are both well-respected financial services companies that have always had hundreds of...
Forum: Other topics 02-05-2013, 05:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 781
Posted By Marathoner
Very, very funny, but with a sad ending. Wish...

Very, very funny, but with a sad ending. Wish they would have ended it two seconds earlier!
Forum: Other topics 02-05-2013, 05:37 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,478
Posted By Marathoner
It's really only my hands that get cold. I wear...

It's really only my hands that get cold. I wear ski gloves, but at about 5 degrees, they don't help much. Shockingly, the rest of my body stays quite warm due to layers and exertion. I do wear the...
Forum: Other topics 02-01-2013, 05:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 261
Posted By Marathoner
I've taken a lot of courses from itunes U and the...

I've taken a lot of courses from itunes U and the open courses from Stanford and MIT, and I also listen to a lot from the Teaching Company (which are not free, but are available from major libraries...
Forum: Other topics 02-01-2013, 05:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 503
Posted By Marathoner
While I am far from being FI at this point, I...

While I am far from being FI at this point, I completely agree with Mulligan.

I know that for me, right now, an additional $4k/year would not have any impact on my life since I am already living...
Forum: Other topics 02-01-2013, 05:22 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,478
Posted By Marathoner
Thought I would update this. I was able to ride...

Thought I would update this. I was able to ride my bike every day to work through the end of December. I made sure to drive my car at least twice a week, as recommended here, and everything was...
Forum: Other topics 12-27-2012, 04:17 PM
Replies: 394
Views: 27,492
Posted By Marathoner
East Texas -- thanks for asking! It's now...

East Texas -- thanks for asking!

It's now been over a year since I posted here and received some of the best advice of my life. It's really amazing to me how much my life has changed in the past...
Forum: Other topics 11-24-2012, 08:46 AM
Replies: 1,540
Views: 70,063
Posted By Marathoner
I just finished The Hottest Dishes of the Tartar...

I just finished The Hottest Dishes of the Tartar Cuisine by Alina Bronsky. Highly recommended. It was very funny and had me frequently laughing out loud.
Forum: FIRE and Money 11-23-2012, 05:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,005
Posted By Marathoner
When married, I lived in the suburbs, but now I...

When married, I lived in the suburbs, but now I live very near downtown -- ride my bike 2.5 miles to work each way (mostly on off-road trail) and I could probably live happily carfree, though I'm not...
Forum: Other topics 11-08-2012, 08:50 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,478
Posted By Marathoner
I have great LED lights that really illuminate my...

I have great LED lights that really illuminate my path. They recharge on my computer -- technology is amazing! I called my bike shop and am getting my fenders installed on Saturday.

I suppose I...
Forum: Other topics 11-08-2012, 07:07 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,478
Posted By Marathoner
Wow -- I was just telling a friend today about...

Wow -- I was just telling a friend today about this forum and how it is filled with helpful, intelligent people who can help out with any issue. And then I come home to find all of these great...
Forum: Other topics 11-06-2012, 07:01 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,478
Posted By Marathoner
Thanks all! I had never heard of a battery...

Thanks all! I had never heard of a battery minder before. Will definitely get one since I have had trouble with the battery in the past (suspect a design flaw in my car.) And also make sure to...
Forum: Other topics 11-06-2012, 05:57 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,478
Posted By Marathoner
Car question -- how often to start in winter?

I now bicycle commute to work, and most of my evening/weekend activities are within walking/biking distance, which means that I can go 10-14 days without needing to use my car.

I don't have a...
Forum: Other topics 11-06-2012, 05:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 536
Posted By Marathoner
Thanks for posting this. I also have found this...

Thanks for posting this. I also have found this to be true in my life, so always nice to have my anecdotal thoughts backed up by a study!
Forum: Other topics 11-06-2012, 05:49 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 760
Posted By Marathoner
I don't own many movies -- just my four favorites...

I don't own many movies -- just my four favorites that I rewatch frequently and a bunch of musicals from the 50s-60s that I'll put on for background while I do other things.

I hadn't gone to a...
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