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02-21-2020, 06:04 AM
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#141
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
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Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Tampa
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Originally Posted by JP.mpls
Dtail,
I'm a half hour from Fort Meyers.
I considered that a bonus.
Close to an airport, and the Twins spring training facility.
I'm a Minnesota boy.
PS: Still plenty cold up there. I'm not rushing home.
I got nervous at first "blowing that dough ", but I think it is a good move.
I'm looking at it as my winter cabin. A place to escape in the winter for awhile.
I think I will end up with plenty of friends and family visiting.
The grounds and community pool are all maintained, so it will be easier to close it up for the summer.
Sorry for the rambling, I'm a little wound up emotionally.
JP
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Ramble on. 
You will love it especially in the winter, although it will be cold today.
Only 64 degrees. 
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02-21-2020, 08:45 AM
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#142
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Full time employment: Posting here.
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Mpls
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More Rambling:
Everyone says to rent first to check it out, and that is what I'm doing, but here is what I'm observing:
SW Florida rentals are in great demand in February and March. (111 If you want +70F winter temperatures in the US, the choices are limited.) To get a decent rental, reserving for three months a year in advance seems to be the norm.
It will run >$5000/month easy if the place is halfway decent.
Renting has it's hassles too. Bringing and stocking what you want. Questionable beds. Cleanliness issues. Possibly not liking the place you are staying.
I love the idea of having my own stuff, and I still enjoy doing maintenance and updating of my own place. Might even establish some casual friendships. Everyone has been very nice to me.
My sisters really can't afford to rent down here, so it will be fun offering them a place to stay in the winter when they want. They both love Florida.
I'm already planning a "guys week" with several long time buddies next winter.
Take care, JP
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02-21-2020, 11:54 AM
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#143
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Aug 2012
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JP.mpls
Dtail,
I'm a half hour from Fort Meyers.
I considered that a bonus.
Close to an airport, and the Twins spring training facility.
I'm a Minnesota boy.
PS: Still plenty cold up there. I'm not rushing home.
I got nervous at first "blowing that dough ", but I think it is a good move.
I'm looking at it as my winter cabin. A place to escape in the winter for awhile.
I think I will end up with plenty of friends and family visiting.
The grounds and community pool are all maintained, so it will be easier to close it up for the summer.
Sorry for the rambling, I'm a little wound up emotionally.
JP
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Congratulations!
My BIL and his wife live (year round) in Bonita Springs.
Too crowded for my liking but nice to visit for a week or so.
Very congested during the winter months as I am sure you found out.
Lots of great restaurants though. Check out Enricos if you like Italian.
Great food very reasonably priced and usually crowded but worth it
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02-22-2020, 09:51 AM
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#144
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
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Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 7,040
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We sold our motor home yesterday so have more dough to blow on trips. Two best days were the day we bought it and the day we sold it  )
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02-22-2020, 10:54 AM
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#145
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Jan 2005
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JP, congrats on the new house in FL. It would be wonderful to have a place in FL to get away from our winters. Enjoy.
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02-22-2020, 09:59 PM
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#146
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Full time employment: Posting here.
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Mpls
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Dreamer,
Thanks. It was a big move for me, but I think it was the right decision.
The townhome is not new, but it is very nice in my opinion, and ideally set up for a snowbird, to allow it to sit unattended in the winter. Gated with community pool, and lawn maintained. Fairly low HOA fees.
I'm closing early March. It is coming furnished. I'm going to spend March cleaning, and stocking it up so it is ready to use.
I'm dreaming about minor remodeling projects I want to do there. That will keep me busy.
A good friend will be in Florida in March, and I talked him and his wife into extending there time down there a few extra days, and visit me at my new place. We plan on having rum and cokes on veranda, and maybe hang out at the nice pool in the afternoons.
Take care, JP
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02-23-2020, 07:02 AM
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#147
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
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Location: Cincinnati, OH
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Congrats JP, enjoy your new winter getaway.
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02-29-2020, 12:45 PM
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#148
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
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Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 8,968
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The moving to Michigan thread caused me to search for my favorite smoked Chubs and I found some. I guess they are somewhat hit and miss and of limited supply which as you know...
Ordered up 3 pounds. Shipped price, $130.
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02-29-2020, 03:25 PM
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Full time employment: Posting here.
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Punta del Este
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For that money I would have bought a smoker, and done them and much more myself!
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02-29-2020, 04:12 PM
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#150
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: The Shire
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The Tao of Robbie
Quote:
Originally Posted by RobbieB
The moving to Michigan thread caused me to search for my favorite smoked Chubs and I found some. I guess they are somewhat hit and miss and of limited supply which as you know...
Ordered up 3 pounds. Shipped price, $130.
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In counterpoint to the panics of the past week (perhaps even the past few months), it's reassuring to see somebody focused on living.
Thank you for staying grounded and showing us The Way.
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02-29-2020, 04:43 PM
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#151
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
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Join Date: Mar 2016
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Retired Expat
For that money I would have bought a smoker, and done them and much more myself!
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The smoker is easy, already have one of those. It's the Lake Michigan Chubs that are hard to find.
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03-04-2020, 10:49 AM
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#152
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Went to Costco yesterday for normal stuff, unfortunately the place was mobbed like the day before Thanksgiving. But I cruised the clothing section as always and found that they still had the comfy jersey lounge pants I bought last time - I got size M and they run large so I really wanted a size S. So I blew $17.99 to get a size S just because I could. Normally I'd just live with the too large ones since they are just to wear around the house. Old habits die hard!
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03-04-2020, 02:50 PM
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#153
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
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Location: Tampa
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MBAustin
Went to Costco yesterday for normal stuff, unfortunately the place was mobbed like the day before Thanksgiving. But I cruised the clothing section as always and found that they still had the comfy jersey lounge pants I bought last time - I got size M and they run large so I really wanted a size S. So I blew $17.99 to get a size S just because I could. Normally I'd just live with the too large ones since they are just to wear around the house. Old habits die hard!
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$18 in a blow your dough section. You might be the LBYM King.
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03-04-2020, 04:03 PM
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#154
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
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Join Date: Mar 2016
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Yeah, I don't want to know what frugal is.
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03-05-2020, 02:43 PM
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#155
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Full time employment: Posting here.
Join Date: Jan 2008
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Blew a tank of gas in my motorcycle on first ride of the 2020 season. Temp right at 50 degrees up here in the great PNW. The first ride of the season is always a great time.
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03-05-2020, 05:44 PM
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#156
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Join Date: Jun 2017
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I think we need to have a discussion on the meaning of “Blow that dough” and some criteria or parameters. I personally don’t feel $18 or a tank of gas for a motorcycle qualifies. Now a huge Hummer? Maybe!
Of course what feels like Dough Blowing one day, like yesterday where the markets were up 4-5%, feels completely different today where you could be down 6 figures! Yesterday was Sesame crusted Tuna with Wasabi Mashed potato’s and wine for dinner. Tonight is whatever is left over in the fridge that smells okay!
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03-05-2020, 07:19 PM
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#157
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Aug 2015
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Got a truck.
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03-05-2020, 07:47 PM
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Location: Northern Illinois
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^ Nice truck!
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03-05-2020, 07:54 PM
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Location: Conroe, Texas
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Yes, nice truck! Chev 2500 with _______ many miles on it? Love  the color!
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03-05-2020, 07:58 PM
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Yes, nice truck! Chev 2500 with _______ many miles on it? Love the color! |
2015 with 52,000 miles. Now we have to buy a travel trailer.
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