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  1. grasshopper

    Naked Gardening Day 2024

    As the sign on the front gate of my property reads, Caution: Old Naked Fat Man May Be Encountered.
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    2024 Travel Plans

    Basically 500+ and we are adding more stops like Aztec Ruins National Monument.
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    2024 Travel Plans

    Ms G is making arrangements for a week long road and train ride. Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad trip between Chama, NM and Antonito, CO. Add a stop in Chimayo and Santa Fe to round out a week of fun.
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    RIP: Dickey Betts (Allman Bros Band)

    Any picker that could keep up with Duane was a true stand up guitar player. RIP
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    BPH (enlarged prostate) Diagnosis

    Back in 2021 I had my first MRI after 10 years of Active Surveillance for PC. My report was PI-RADS 5, had a MRI-Ultrasound Prostate Fusion Biopsy. Results weren't scary at all and stayed on AS Now it appears that my HoLEP may have zapped the PC that the biopsy caught.
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    Curious thing about April's Social Security Direct Deposit

    Mine is the same at Wells Fargo Bank. Early Pay Day1 — receive your money up to two days sooner. Early Pay Day is automatic when you set up Direct Deposit.
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    How often do strangers ask you for money?

    Not money but the Walmart I shop at 1/4 mile from Mexico is like a little sidewalk market. Tamales, burritos, puppies you name it. But always a soft sell, I smile and keep walking.
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    2024 Travel Plans

    We were in Hawaii early February. Transit between islands at night, and the Capt cautioned that there may be a rough crossing, but we slept right through it. Ms G is sensitive to a bit of rocking and she never felt anything. Had beautiful weather the whole trip.
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    2024 Travel Plans

    We went to Hawaii with UnCruise on one of the Alaska summer ships that go to Hawaii in the winter. Had a great time night snorkeling with Manta rays, swimming with sea turtles and several island hikes. But our favorite stop was Molokai, just a really great Hawaiian experience.
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    Slow Fixed Income Payments (Rant?)

    Vanguard gave me credit on 2 CD's on 3/28 that were due 3/31. 3 day weekend so I couldn't do anything with the cash anyway.
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    $15 to drive into new york city

    I still have a few subway tokens stashed away, along with a penny pack of chewing gum.
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    Greece trip

    Just booked a Lindblad cruise to the Greek Cyclades (islands) for Sept of 2025. Got the last of the cheap seat cabins. The cruise looks almost sold out 18 months before we sail, yikes. We live in a small house so a small cabin fits us. We really enjoyed our Country Walkers tour of Athens, north...
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    Show off your dog..or other pet..and how well he/she is treated (and fed)!

    We live on 40 acres in way south Arizona about 30 miles north off Mexico. At 4600 ft our area is classified as a subtropical oak-grassland. Anyway native grasses grow almost year round and grasses are their main food. The torts have a fenced in acre only because fencing keeps the rattlesnakes...
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    Show off your dog..or other pet..and how well he/she is treated (and fed)!

    Something different meet Earth and Daisy in the rear. 75 and 45 lbs. Earth is 9 and a rescue, Daisy an old girl at 40+ and also a rescue. Both breeds from Africa, they love it here in AZ.
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    Canceling old supplement when getting new?

    What works for me is just ordering meds and let the pharmacy/supplement folks contact my doctor to approve. Since you didn't pay your statement, I would assume that you aren't on the plan anymore.
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    My Recent Calcium CT Scan

    I was quoted $95 if Medicare didn't cover it, but they did. My score at age 68 CCS 1.
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    What is your pet peeve of the day? -- 2021

    So I go to the store for my colonoscopy prep stuff. OMG Gatorade has switched from a 32 oz qt to a 28 oz bottle. Sozz I have to buy 3 bottles and have to figure how to divide the Miralax. I think I will create a spreadsheet. :facepalm:
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    BPH (enlarged prostate) Diagnosis

    These two videos of Dr Amy Krambeck made me think that HoLEP was the way to go. I had two choices for surgeons my Urologist said the first doc would have me off the table in one hour. The second would take 3 hours, but taught the first one the procedure. Yea I went with door number two.
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    BPH (enlarged prostate) Diagnosis

    I have had an excellent out come from my June 2023 HoLEP surgery. Blow by blow case summary near the end post. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sour...UTZzCT2ecq9ieK
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    What has been your act of Kindness Lately

    We dropped off 500 lbs of dog food to go to a dog rescue in Agua Prieta MX. I say we but Ms G does most of the heavy lifting for this rescue, except this time. wink wink
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    Bond Call Notification

    I am notified the next day. A bond was recently redeemed in a Vanguard Brokerage account that you own or have authority to transact on But I also have every alert that VG has.
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    Poll:Crisp new bills

    Meanwhile back at the ranch. I have been hoarding nice small bill for my Belize trip where dollars are accepted everywhere. The beautiful river resort we stayed at had a demonstration dollar in a frame at reception. No tears, no writing, no dog eared bills as our bank won't take them. Like a...
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    Top Ten Expenses?

    Quicken says Travel Medical Groceries Household Taxes Pets Dining Auto (maintenance) Electric Auto Insurance Top 3 equals 68% of spending
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    Well Pump Replacement

    When my pump was installed I asked for the paperwork and was told that they like to keep it for the one year warranty. It is a family business and I know everyone so I let it slide. Meanwhile I had already taken photos of everything important.
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    Well Pump Replacement

    April 2023, replaced a 25 yo 1 hp well pump. Also replaced 10, 21 ft lengths of pipe @ $100 each. Pump sits at 430 feet so we only replaced what had been in water for 25 years. Total $3350 Grundfos 7510-19 well ump Amazon $1200.
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