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We did not pick up the tab for weddings. We have 3 children, and each got a gift of 10K to either add to a wedding budget or save for whatever else.

Trips we have taken. Visiting and helping with newborn grandchildren. Being able to spend time with a dying parent. Developing and expanding our gardens areas. Choosing to not get dressed for a day and doing nothing but reading and eating and drinking!

Finally added up our travel expenses so far this year, and then added what is to come. 20K, which is for 5 separate trips, so nothing all that extravagant, but highest ever for us since we retired. ? We are early 60s so trying to spend it now while we can walk and are healthy!

Our 30 year old son texted us today that a high school classmate of his had died this week of fentanyl use. So tragic.

So far we have spinach, peas and lettuce coming up. The strawberry plants are blooming and look healthy. I have tomato plants that I grew from seeds but they are looking long and leggy and it is too early to plant them outside. Getting very excited for the upcoming garden season, my favorite...

Our annual property tax bill on our paid off house if $6000, so $500 a month before anything else. Add in utilities, home and auto insurance, food, gasoline, it is hard to imaging someone spending only $2k per month.

Our experience was fantastic! On Lake Erie in New York state with friends and it was a real party atmosphere. Cloudy leading up to it BUT, the total 4 minutes of darkness along with rapid drop in temps was fascinating. Then the clouds broke and we were able to watch for the next half hour or so...

Weather is looking good for New York/Erie area. We have 2 nights booked. Should be an adventure!

When I had Covid it took 2 weeks for me to feel normal. Rest and get lots of fluids!

DH and I both born in 1960. Very interesting to see these statistics.

Love this thread! Adorable pets. Our dog died the month DH retired and we have not replaced him because of increased travel. But we will eventually get another when things slow down a bit, it has been easy to lock up and go! We miss him.

Yes, I am so thankful for the ACA which allowed DH and I to retire at 61 and 62. Our coverage now is better than what we had with DH's high deductible plan through his employer. Medicare will start next year.

Street, do you carry bear spray and a weapon? I worry about you out there all alone!

We just got a really good fish sandwich at Arbys! They were 2 for $6.00.

Here was the driving loop we did in 2022 from the Seattle airport in month of Sept/Oct. Mt. Rainier Oregon coast (Seaside, Canon Beach) Portland, OR Columbia river drive (Multnomah falls) Hood River Mt. Hood (lodge near base) Hike around Trillium lake Bend, OR Crater Lake (must see) Drove back...