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Forum: Life after FIRE 07-20-2012, 02:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,883
Posted By ivinsfan
Most snowbirds will live in their condos in the...

Most snowbirds will live in their condos in the winter season. The fact that the dates are blacked out on VRBO does not mean that the condo is bringing in rental income.
Forum: Travel Information 05-31-2012, 10:33 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,088
Posted By ivinsfan
Has anyone noticed that the "nicer" (more...

Has anyone noticed that the "nicer" (more expensive) a hotel is, the less free things they give you?

No free breakfast, no free wifi, no free parking, things that come with no charge at many...
Forum: Hi, I am... 04-25-2012, 08:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,170
Posted By ivinsfan
How attached are you to the home you live in? ...

How attached are you to the home you live in?
Downsizing the house and using the equity to lower your monthly housing cost might be an option. Your current mortgage consumes a lot of cash flow.
Forum: Travel Information 04-12-2012, 07:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 990
Posted By ivinsfan
We looked into this for an off-airport rental for...

We looked into this for an off-airport rental for a trip to PHX....it was a major rental company.
They had locations 7 to 10 miles from the airport and they provided shuttles. However, they...
Forum: Life after FIRE 11-08-2011, 12:35 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,194
Posted By ivinsfan
What interesting posts, it's interesting to get a...

What interesting posts, it's interesting to get a peek at so many different working lives.

I suspect I am an outlier in this group as I have worked one job, in the same place, with the same...
Forum: Hi, I am... 10-15-2011, 03:10 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,284
Posted By ivinsfan
Interesting links , however I don't see anything...

Interesting links , however I don't see anything to really address the means test. Vietnam boots on the ground would be Group 6..not group 5. I guess in theory a Vietnam vet with low income and net...
Forum: Hi, I am... 10-15-2011, 10:37 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,284
Posted By ivinsfan
As to the VA health care issue, it's almost as...

As to the VA health care issue, it's almost as confusing as Medicare.
However, generally speaking, a vet who was "boots on the ground" in Vietnam, will be admitted in the system and given care with...
Forum: Hi, I am... 10-14-2011, 07:48 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,284
Posted By ivinsfan
Anyone approaching 65 with military service in...

Anyone approaching 65 with military service in their background should check and see if they are eligible for VA health care. Check the VA website or with your County Vet Service person, if you have...
Forum: Hi, I am... 10-12-2011, 09:32 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,810
Posted By ivinsfan
Lots of "tough love" on this board, I see that as...

Lots of "tough love" on this board, I see that as a good thing. It's not a "mainstream" board, you can get info and advice that isn't common in the finance world. That's why I've been lurking here...
Forum: Travel Information 10-06-2011, 10:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 922
Posted By ivinsfan
Thanks for doing that blog, I really enjoyed it. ...

Thanks for doing that blog, I really enjoyed it.

Sorry you missed Utah Hiway 12 from B. Canyon to Capital Reef,it was even better then we hoped for. Maybe you can catch it on your next trip to...
Forum: Travel Information 09-25-2011, 12:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,256
Posted By ivinsfan
12775 12776 12777 A few...

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A few pictures from Capital Reef NF, we made a stop at the park because it was on the way to Arches and Moab. What a surprise, it was like a giant version of Zion.More...
Forum: Travel Information 09-24-2011, 09:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,256
Posted By ivinsfan
Great pictures of Angel's Landing, Thank You... ...

Great pictures of Angel's Landing, Thank You...
I wish I wasn't afraid of heights, just looking at the pictures makes me breakout in a sweat. Zion is my number one favorite national park!
Forum: FIRE and Money 09-24-2011, 08:20 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,087
Posted By ivinsfan
The VA information might prove useful to...

The VA information might prove useful to servicemen at or nearing retirement age that had "boots on the ground" in Vietnam. Those vets are given access thru Priority Group 6 without means testing....
Forum: Travel Information 09-23-2011, 06:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,256
Posted By ivinsfan
T Al, I'm waiting for your Angel's Landing...

T Al, I'm waiting for your Angel's Landing report, I made it to Scout Lookout 3 times. However, Angel's Landing wasn't in the cards for me, I hope you have some pictures from up there.
Forum: FIRE and Money 09-22-2011, 08:38 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,087
Posted By ivinsfan
Buckeye, have you had any dealings with the VA...

Buckeye, have you had any dealings with the VA health system yet?
Now that my DH is getting closer to 65, I am trying to figure out if VA healthcare will eliminate the need to buy a medicare...
Forum: Health and Early Retirement 09-13-2011, 12:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 625
Posted By ivinsfan
I live in the country in MN and work outside, so...

I live in the country in MN and work outside, so I have a lot of problems with this most summer....weed pollen seems to be the worst.
I have had the most luck cutting back on most OTC meds, as they...
Forum: Travel Information 09-13-2011, 11:01 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,256
Posted By ivinsfan
12657 Thanks!

12657 Thanks!
Forum: Travel Information 09-13-2011, 10:29 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,256
Posted By ivinsfan
http://DSC00574 Back from Utah... the Hiway...

http://DSC00574 Back from Utah... the Hiway 12 drive from Bryce to Capital Reef is one of a kind. Capital Reef was stunning and a high-lite of the trip. I have tried to post a picture taken...
Forum: Travel Information 08-29-2011, 12:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,256
Posted By ivinsfan
We are taking almost the same trip,starting next...

We are taking almost the same trip,starting next Monday, but it's a SL to SL loop and we are using 7 days.Including Bryce and Capital Reef ending with 4 nites in Moab.

We were worried that...
Forum: Life after FIRE 08-26-2011, 07:13 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,267
Posted By ivinsfan
Not yet, why do you think I'm reading a thread...

Not yet, why do you think I'm reading a thread about second homes? We live on a farm now, so a town the size of Ivins is perfect for us. I have never seen a town with such peaceful,majestic beauty....
Forum: FIRE and Money 08-22-2011, 05:26 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,798
Posted By ivinsfan
Many thanks to sheehs1 and hobo for their...

Many thanks to sheehs1 and hobo for their comments on this thread.
I think it brings up the number one question people have about owning a second home, will it be a blessing or a burden in my...
Forum: Life after FIRE 08-21-2011, 01:06 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,267
Posted By ivinsfan
Another vote for the St George, Utah area, the...

Another vote for the St George, Utah area, the town of Ivins is a real jewel. The people in Utah are very friendly..we have made a few friends there in our stays over the years.
Forum: Travel Information 08-17-2011, 12:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 564
Posted By ivinsfan
Wendover NV/UT is an interesting place....

Wendover NV/UT is an interesting place. Bonneville Salt Flats, An old airport where they had training for the Enola Gay and other WW II crews,a mini museum at the airfield.

The Nevada side has...
Forum: Health and Early Retirement 04-21-2011, 10:45 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,429
Posted By ivinsfan
Thanks for the details...I guessed around 2000...

Thanks for the details...I guessed around 2000 per person for a year of basic emergency coverage. I do not have Va coverage, so I would need a more comprehensive package.
Forum: Health and Early Retirement 04-21-2011, 08:32 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,429
Posted By ivinsfan
Buckeye, Thank you for disclosing your final...

Buckeye, Thank you for disclosing your final solution to the emergency care problem.
In the same situation I suppose we would pay the money for backup coverage.The idea of having a large...
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