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    For the men here, how old were you when your father died?

    I was 63 and he was 95. He died in his sleep. Never went to a doctor except when he had prostate cancer. Had no real health problems but did not really have a great life. He was in the worst part of WW2 and suffered from PTSD . He was a miserable and angry person who was never really...
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    Do you feel obligated to respond?

    My pho
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    Used Camera advice

    Been using KEH since 1989 bought a lot of equipment from never had a problem.
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    Reflecting back after 1 year, 1 month, and 1 day of being FIREd

    Great to hear!! congratulations I Never missed it. I went from making $$$ doing something that was ok to doing what I love.
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    RIP: Pete Rose dead at 83

    yes Kris Kristofferson was a favorite of mine too. life is short
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    I am alone now...

    So sorry for your loss
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    4 day cruises from Galveston, TX.

    agree esp. if it is over a long weekend
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    Anyone Stopped Going to the Dentist?

    I go every 6 months get x rays every 10 yrs no enamel problem I have yet to meet anyone in our small town that really likes their dentist.
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    Another Calcium score thread, if you can stand it

    Highly recommend Dr. Brewers videos I found Dr Ford Brewer's videos very helpful. full of great information
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    less work; more booze?

    same thing when I retired (2012) I was about .25 miles to a liquor store with a drive thru window open till around 11pm so use to go thru that window a lot. decided to start keeping track I was somewhere in the 2+ drinks per day average. Since then I cut way back and now average under 1...
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    Do we still go to concerts? What concerts have you attended in the last few years?

    Just saw Garth Brooks in Vegas. Locally Vince Gill 38 special Lynyrd Skynyrd ZZ Top Lady A
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    Best travel credit card - Sapphire

    we use the Reserve too. we also had a Trip interruption and the insurance paid for the money we lost. We just booked a cruise thru Chase with our Reserve card using points. The points are worth 1.5 each so we booked a $3200 cruise for about $2100 in points. Also got a $300 on board credit.
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    Front Door Visit From New Edward Jones Representative

    Few days ago someone knocked on my door when I opened it there were 2 beautiful girls who introduced themselves to me as I said, "Sorry I'm on a long-distance call" and shut the door. I assumed they were Jehovah's Witnesses but maybe the were Edward Jones.
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    To feel ‘comfortable,’ Americans think they need... nearly $1.3M for retirement

    What sticks out to me is if you need a $233,000 per yr. salary you better have a LOT more than $1.25 million saved in retirement.
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    Just passed 11 yrs in Retirement 2.28.12

    I was going to write about it at 1 yr then 2 etc. etc. I have a difficult time putting thoughts together. so I decided to wing it... It's been a dream come true for me. I think there are 2 keys 1) we lived way below our means and made smart investments (stock and Real Estate) so we are not...
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    Travel- How often, how long, how much $$?

    about 4-5 trips per yr 2 weeks average some short wkend trips budget 40k+ actual is usually around 25-30k I love travel but when I retired, I didn't have to have it like when worked.
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    Do you guys use an accountant?

    Have been using TurboTax for years now it works for us
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    Timeshares

    a bad investment is a bad investment. We are staying in Barcelona for 3 nights in a great location for free (points)
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    One more reminder to stay clear from financial advisers

    You never know who u are hiring. Just look at the Bernie M. story. Where they is money there are crooks.
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    My son wants to me to help pay for his very expensive wedding? How much?

    NO If u do give in this will not be the last time good luck
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    Real cost of a cruise?

    We went on a 13 day cruise from Ft. Lauderdale to Quebec City ca We paid $4400 for a balcony and the extra on the final bill was $573 this was tips, specialty coffee, casino, drinks, and shore excursions we usually book excursions on board. spending 3 to 4 k before a cruise seems really...
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    When did doc make you go on blood press meds?

    Same with my doctor's office they put it on as soon as I sit down that combined with white coat syndrome my readings always real high. I take it at home and It is excellent.
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    How much to spend on an engagement ring?

    I would base it on how much the ring $$$ matters to her. we got something cheap when we got married but years later I got her a real nice diamond ring
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