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Forum: Other topics 04-06-2017, 04:40 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,950
Posted By VaCollector
....had....long gone :)

....had....long gone :)
Forum: Other topics 04-06-2017, 04:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,950
Posted By VaCollector
Thanks for the info everyone....eBay here we come!

Thanks for the info everyone....eBay here we come!
Forum: Other topics 04-06-2017, 03:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,950
Posted By VaCollector
I'll be damned, I didn't think that it opened up,...

I'll be damned, I didn't think that it opened up, but sure 'nuff!

...and it has "The L. S. Starrett Co, Athol, Mass U.S.A." printed on it along with LOTS of numbers.
Forum: Other topics 04-06-2017, 03:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,950
Posted By VaCollector
Thanks for the help with my pics....was pretty...

Thanks for the help with my pics....was pretty sure that's what I did the first time but then who knows :blush:

Does any of this stuff have value? ....and to respond to Hyper...the scale in the...
Forum: Other topics 04-06-2017, 02:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,950
Posted By VaCollector
Oh great....looks like my pics aren't...

Oh great....looks like my pics aren't working...old age is FUN! :coolsmiley:
Forum: Other topics 04-06-2017, 02:46 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,950
Posted By VaCollector
Hey engineers...what do I have here?

Doing some spring cleaning and came across something that I know nothing about and am hoping that someone here can enlighten me. Two of the items appear to be small scales...and before anyone jumps...
Forum: Other topics 03-05-2017, 08:15 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 5,490
Posted By VaCollector
I have my grandmother's copper tone (guessing...

I have my grandmother's copper tone (guessing 1960's ?) trash compactor...still works and Sears even still sells the bags :)
Forum: Other topics 12-27-2016, 04:25 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,708
Posted By VaCollector
As a parent who would like to "see them spend it...

As a parent who would like to "see them spend it while I'm alive" I chose the >2% slot :angel: but then that's TOTAL for my THREE children...whoops!

With the election results our 4th quarter...
Forum: Other topics 12-20-2016, 12:18 PM
Replies: 187
Views: 17,145
Posted By VaCollector
https://www.amazon.com/Instant-Pot-IP-DUO60-Multi-...

https://www.amazon.com/Instant-Pot-IP-DUO60-Multi-Functional-Pressure/dp/B00FLYWNYQ/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1480076789&sr=1-1&keywords=instant+pot&linkCode=sl1&tag=wwwafrugalchi-20&linkI...
Forum: FIRE and Money 12-18-2016, 12:33 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 11,902
Posted By VaCollector
Thank YOU! I had saved my recent email from H&R...

Thank YOU! I had saved my recent email from H&R for the 2016 premier edition available for $49 but with YOUR info was able to get it for $32 :clap:
Forum: FIRE and Money 12-14-2016, 11:57 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 6,925
Posted By VaCollector
Don't you mean a "pole" :blush:

Don't you mean a "pole" :blush:
Forum: FIRE and Money 12-14-2016, 11:54 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 6,925
Posted By VaCollector
Congrats Koolau! I too applied to get my SS...

Congrats Koolau!

I too applied to get my SS bennys but I actually did it all online and found it to be a painless process...early benefits at 62 and I even got a phone call from the processor...
Forum: Other topics 12-12-2016, 05:49 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 12,093
Posted By VaCollector
I have only recently (30 days or so) convinced...

I have only recently (30 days or so) convinced myself that it's OK to spend 50c on a cup of coffee :laugh: and instead of making my own "dirt cups"* as my DW calls them, I now use an actual new...
Forum: Other topics 06-25-2016, 04:09 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 666
Posted By VaCollector
Assuming they are old worthless stocks issued...

Assuming they are old worthless stocks issued from the 20s and 30s and you are trying to determine a collectible value....EBay is a good source as well as Heritage Auctions (HA.com)....you can search...
Forum: Other topics 05-19-2016, 05:44 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,094
Posted By VaCollector
My local PO quit opening on Saturdays a little...

My local PO quit opening on Saturdays a little over a year ago...there is still access to the PO boxes and saturday delivery...but no one manning the main counters and that section is locked up tight.
Forum: Other topics 04-28-2016, 08:26 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,262
Posted By VaCollector
It's an asset in our neighborhood as...

It's an asset in our neighborhood as well...compliments our neighborhood watch and at times is a social site where I have seen others sell cars, advertise their business or hobby and even find an...
Forum: Other topics 02-28-2016, 03:44 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 5,312
Posted By VaCollector
well only $100s in my pocket but I sure wish they...

well only $100s in my pocket but I sure wish they still made these:

https://www.early-retirement.org/attachments/photobucket/img_1702514_0_1390e543d268e811ddc2863046659d08.jpg
Forum: Other topics 02-10-2016, 01:09 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,906
Posted By VaCollector
Another Genesis enthusiast here....had mine 6-7...

Another Genesis enthusiast here....had mine 6-7 years (my model has the controls on the right side rather than the front)....as others have already said, I use my stainless NG grill year round! I...
Forum: Other topics 02-02-2016, 08:55 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,254
Posted By VaCollector
Well I'll be dam*ed...looks like an old dog CAN...

Well I'll be dam*ed...looks like an old dog CAN learn a new trick!...although I DO have to admit that I actually had to figure out just WHERE the user control panel was :face palm: and once there,...
Forum: Hi, I am... 12-13-2015, 02:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,188
Posted By VaCollector
Based on your comment of "same value" I would say...

Based on your comment of "same value" I would say no tax liability; however, you may have a loss that could be deducted if your share of the closing costs are considered.
Forum: Life after FIRE 11-08-2015, 07:50 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 9,690
Posted By VaCollector
Curious :angel: Did you make a decision yet??

Curious :angel: Did you make a decision yet??
Forum: Life after FIRE 10-24-2015, 07:07 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 9,690
Posted By VaCollector
Seems to be more posts here trying to help you...

Seems to be more posts here trying to help you decide to actually GET the car rather than talk you out of it!

Let me see if I can help....reasons NOT to get a Miata! Health reasons like arthritis...
Forum: Other topics 09-13-2015, 07:57 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,403
Posted By VaCollector
Not a do-it-yourselfer and so wanted to see if...

Not a do-it-yourselfer and so wanted to see if you'd priced Costco for the Michelins? I've bought 3 different sets there and found them to be priced right (although I've never thought of buying them...
Forum: FIRE and Money 09-06-2015, 02:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 981
Posted By VaCollector
Guess you don't....if it comes up for you. On my...

Guess you don't....if it comes up for you. On my screen, when I pull it up all I get it "James Lang Book: Retire Secure, 3rd...."....just trying to help those who may not click on the original...
Forum: FIRE and Money 09-06-2015, 01:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 981
Posted By VaCollector
FREE Book!! Only pay shipping!!

This seems too good to pass up so I thought a thread to direct YOU to a free book by James Lang: Retire Secure (3rd Edition).

Look for the thread ~ James Lange Book: Retire Secure, 3rd Edition...
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