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We didn't have a net worth or portfolio number goal to hit. We looked at monthly income replacement number. We were happy with our spending/outflow, and just wanted to maintain that level plus inflation. We had 2 pension incomes, rental income, and portfolio income that we could turn on or off...

If you get miffed about a round a bout, try one one these: a double diamond. https://search.yahoo.com/search?fr=mcafee&type=E210US739G0&p=double+diamond+traffic+pattern We have one locally and it works pretty good.

Yes, the concrete and stone were sealed with a wet look masonry sealer, I think it was from Behr. My next job that I'm trying to pull off is a BBQ rollaway. I purchased a black rollaway toolbox from Harbor Freight. I'm going to paint the front with a stainless steel appliance paint. I will...

Just finished up with outdoor kitchen. Poured concrete top, with powdered pigment added to simulate marble. Grill converted to natty gas. Stone tiles were from Lowe's. Some mistakes were made along the way, but was an interesting build. Will be making "crack burgers" tonight, new recipe tryout.

The strip was gone at 12:45pm when I checked back. Thanks.

I have a see through blank strip about 1" wide above my tool bar that I'm not sure of its purpose.

Instead of flying into SFO, I highly recommend flying into SAC. I have spent too much precious time i lines at airlines, baggage and rental car counters in SFO. In SAC, we have been on the road, 35 minutes after deplaning at the gate. Also, in SFO, you are on the southern part of SF, and you...

That's funny, I had a drink to celebrate the Pirate win over the Phillies! Beat'em Bucs!

DW and I really enjoy "dining experiences" and enjoy them 3-4 times a year. It is definitely great to enjoy quality foods cooked to perfection. It also gives me ideas, for when I cook. As far as hamburgers, I eat them here at the house with our own beef, purchased annually from a farmer friend...

Retired at 56, now soon to be 66, plan to take at 70, high earner. DW retired at 58, started SS at 65, low earner.

^^ That shoulda stayed in Las Vegas. :) Did that include a bottle of wine?

Who really has enough knowledge or information to say what is healthy? There are a million+ diets and opinions about diets. Blue zone, keto, organic, vegetarian, no alcohol, low alcohol, excessive alcohol. Everything in moderation, including moderation. Unless one is my PCP, don't tell me how...

DW's grandmother bought a pre planned funeral back in the 80's and she passed in '99. The funeral was entirely paid for, but we got a 1099 for the amount of the funeral, which, in essence, was an annuity, and since we didn't buy it, it was considered income to us.

A three bedroom house apartment we sold in November last year, we rented at $800/month. It was vacant when we sold, he now gets $1200/month. It was a nice apartment, but I never thought it could rent that high! Oh well, the building made us wealthy at our rates.