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Forum: FIRE and Money 06-07-2013, 09:03 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,490
Posted By CoolChange
I see this within my city as well: Same item at...

I see this within my city as well: Same item at same grocery chain is priced higher in nicer part of town than I live.

Gas stations also do this and are even easier to notice. I recently saved...
Forum: Young Dreamers 06-07-2013, 08:51 AM
Replies: 309
Views: 18,870
Posted By CoolChange
Sadly, I had to endure this years ago; even more...

Sadly, I had to endure this years ago; even more sadly, I was not sharp enough to come up with this buzzard reference. (Yes, I definitely would have said this during our open discussion.)
Forum: Travel Information 05-28-2013, 09:37 AM
Replies: 973
Views: 42,571
Posted By CoolChange
I am considering giving this a shot in a couple...

I am considering giving this a shot in a couple of years. Love to hear any pointers on must see/stay places along the way.
Forum: Hi, I am... 05-24-2013, 04:44 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,544
Posted By CoolChange
Welcome aboard. You may not be as different...

Welcome aboard.

You may not be as different to those here as you think. Most of us are LBYM types which may not be exactly what you are thinking of but not as far removed as the average person. ...
Forum: Health and Early Retirement 05-24-2013, 10:53 AM
Replies: 209
Views: 7,929
Posted By CoolChange
Somewhat off topic but a possible cautionary tale...

Somewhat off topic but a possible cautionary tale if the entire household is not doing the low carb thing.

Many, many years ago, I was living with a girl who decided to try the low carb thing. ...
Forum: Health and Early Retirement 05-23-2013, 10:46 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 633
Posted By CoolChange
I plan to self insure for the potential of...

I plan to self insure for the potential of expensive medication until next open enrollment. As others have mentioned, no grantee that just choosing a more expensive plan's formulary will cover...
Forum: Health and Early Retirement 05-22-2013, 12:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 633
Posted By CoolChange
This is the best action plan I have seen and has...

This is the best action plan I have seen and has the added benefit of being relatively easy to implement.

So summarize: During open enrollment, pick the cheapest plan (premiums + co-pays, etc.)...
Forum: Young Dreamers 05-20-2013, 06:16 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,606
Posted By CoolChange
Personally, I would be hesitant to spend much...

Personally, I would be hesitant to spend much time in NM, CA or AZ south of I-8/I-10 at this point because of the current boarder issues. I do hope that is resolved in time for me to consider the...
Forum: Hi, I am... 05-20-2013, 03:20 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,426
Posted By CoolChange
It may have as much to do with age as location. ...

It may have as much to do with age as location.

I have been in pretty much the same industries (mostly manufacturing and transportation, some telecom) serving the same business function (at...
Forum: FIRE and Money 05-20-2013, 03:07 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,066
Posted By CoolChange
I feel the same; and, when I have lived by...

I feel the same; and, when I have lived by myself, I have had a similar style (or, lack there of depending on perspective). Most people seem to find this really depressing and were always giving me...
Forum: Travel Information 05-20-2013, 10:33 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 529
Posted By CoolChange
I have actually done this several times in the...

I have actually done this several times in the past for some really great deals on transportation; but, I haven't seen any of these deals in the last few years.
Forum: Life after FIRE 05-20-2013, 10:26 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,069
Posted By CoolChange
My brand as well. Not top of the line but...

My brand as well. Not top of the line but definitely good enough for daily consumption.



Mine also has a timer; so, when I remember to set it up in the evening, I get to smell the freshly...
Forum: Travel Information 05-20-2013, 09:48 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 884
Posted By CoolChange
A couple of tricks that I have recently found: ...

A couple of tricks that I have recently found:


Departure City Fares - SmarterTravel.com (http://www.smartertravel.com/departure-city-fares.html) lets you pick your home airport and see where...
Forum: Travel Information 05-18-2013, 09:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 529
Posted By CoolChange
No worries. I really do appreciate the feedback....

No worries. I really do appreciate the feedback.

It seems to me that pricing is much more transparent in the airline industry than it was 20-30 years ago. Now, it seems like I have the tools at...
Forum: FIRE and Money 05-18-2013, 08:54 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,066
Posted By CoolChange
I am not that interested in furniture, no real...

I am not that interested in furniture, no real sense of pride/joy for me. So, I tend toward the less expensive end of the spectrum.

When I first bought new furniture after leaving undergrad...
Forum: Travel Information 05-17-2013, 05:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 529
Posted By CoolChange
I had not tried either of these but contacted...

I had not tried either of these but contacted them immediately after reading this post to get prices for an upcoming trip.


Skylink never responded; but, in complete fairness to them, their web...
Forum: Life after FIRE 05-17-2013, 01:57 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 3,867
Posted By CoolChange
You and I have a very similar plan: My...

You and I have a very similar plan:


My last day should be Sept. 30
I have already given CEO verbal notice
Formal written notice will be before July 1 (90 days)
Forum: Hi, I am... 05-16-2013, 05:24 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,333
Posted By CoolChange
Admirable goal; but, you may be disappointed with...

Admirable goal; but, you may be disappointed with the no politics expectation if you work on one of the larger projects.

Regardless, good luck and welcome aboard.
Forum: Other topics 05-16-2013, 03:21 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,186
Posted By CoolChange
I haven't retired yet but am jealous of your toy...

I haven't retired yet but am jealous of your toy list...mostly because of where my imagination goes with regard to the Sportsmobile and Personal Locator Beacon combination.
Forum: FIRE and Money 05-16-2013, 01:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 618
Posted By CoolChange
I am currently considering either an EverBank or...

I am currently considering either an EverBank or Capital One account for the relatively high interest and no/low fee international ATM access to cash.
Forum: Travel Information 05-16-2013, 09:24 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 696
Posted By CoolChange
After a quick skim and then search, I only found...

After a quick skim and then search, I only found one review which mentioned price for rooms; $75/night for off-season back in 2005. While the place does get great reviews, I personally tend to avoid...
Forum: Travel Information 05-15-2013, 08:47 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 696
Posted By CoolChange
I did not see any rates mentioned on their web...

I did not see any rates mentioned on their web site. Can you share what you heard with regard to room prices here?
Forum: FIRE and Money 05-14-2013, 06:45 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,647
Posted By CoolChange
I used the term bragging rights tongue in cheek. ...

I used the term bragging rights tongue in cheek. In all seriousness, rather than bragging, what I might personally use this method for is trying to convince a bank loan officer to give me good terms...
Forum: FIRE and Money 05-14-2013, 04:38 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,647
Posted By CoolChange
This is strictly academic for me personally since...

This is strictly academic for me personally since I do not own a home, anticipate a pension other than SS or have any kind of annuity. But, I tend to think the method of calculating this number...
Forum: Travel Information 05-14-2013, 04:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 529
Posted By CoolChange
I have heard others say this as well; but, this...

I have heard others say this as well; but, this has not played out in my attempts. I have either been able to match the prices within about 5%; or, the business class tickets offered were on an...
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