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  1. Jack_Pine

    Sudden? Realization

    Congrats. I can officially say that on July 2 and then from then on...............
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    ARGH - basketball next doors

    In Wisconsin we are on 80 acres. sometimes a plane flys over and makes noise. I have learned to live with it. Seriously, there is a shooting club about a mile away and it is noisy sometimes, I just hear it as background noise now.
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    ugh broken keyboard

    Remember that well. Have seen quite a few operators written up for having liquids in the computer room. Of course that was some time ago.
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    Advanced notice ..

    They came to me about 6 months ago. they knew my general plan was late 17 or early 18. Knowing we are just going to be starting a couple of huge projects they wanted to get new leadership involved at the beginning. (some are multi year projects) I could have refused but decided to go along...
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    Single Best Thing You Have Learned Here

    I would say mostly on the investment side. Index funds and such way back. Also, withdrawal strategies....have learned a lot there as well. Have also learned that posting about the virtues of annuities or FA's usually does not bring positive reply's. :dance:
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    Frugal isn't a bad word - it is a blessing. IMHO

    Here we go again..............................
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    Hello from SW Louisiana

    Think "other topics" is just fin. what is your question? I am retiring 7/1 from running an IT shop and have to move from the company plan to private. We are going to Verizon for coverage issues. Wife will join as second line from ATT. We will do the new unlimited all + hotpot plane. We like...
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    On Line Advertising

    I don't mind them. Everyone has to make money somehow.
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    Throw away all owner's manuals

    We file them away and use you tube as well. Make best use of all resources....................
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    The World is upside down - again

    Don't know. they could get to charging station really fast and then get enough juice to finish.....maybe.
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    LBYM Question

    Don't drink, don't smoke, what do you do? (song) :greetings10: Good for you. Quit smoking in 2001. Still have occasional drink though.
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    LBYM Question

    Mine may too but going to give it a shot. Still working on what the retirement "look" is going to be.
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    LBYM Question

    I am going to grow a pony tail to save money on hair cuts ....................
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    LBYM Question

    That pretty much sums us up pretty well. I will spend money on Tech or shooting stuff because I enjoy that. But will do the research to see where it is most economical to buy.
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    Anyone into home automation?

    That's just bad implementation and planning.
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    The old snowblower...

    Even more helpful to the discussion. :dance::dance:
  17. Jack_Pine

    Money Profile: Anthony Bourdain

    That would be really cool. Have to google schedule. Thanks
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    The old snowblower...

    Helpful. :dance:
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    The old snowblower...

    You would love the new Red.
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    Money Profile: Anthony Bourdain

    If I followed actors/actresses personal lives and politics I would not be able to watch any movies. Rather not know.
  21. Jack_Pine

    Chicago based members - Ravinia season announced

    We live in the area and have never been there. Should od that before we move to WI.
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    March Madness Bracket Invite

    Same for me, I should have been more clear.
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    March Madness Bracket Invite

    Agree it would have been fun. Just a chance to show the whole world how terrible I am at picking brackets..............
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    Money Profile: Anthony Bourdain

    Agree, his past is meaningless, at least to me. Like his candor about his lack of skill in navigating the financial world. Appreciate his shows because I learn about the culture as well as the food.
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    March Madness Bracket Invite

    That would have been fun. Could not get in though.
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