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On Sept 17th fly into Athens getting in at 1010, then onto Santorini next morning Flight out to Santorini goes at 1330. Looking for Hotel recommendation either around airport or Athens? And possible things to do to kill some time. And then reverse probably week later.

Had bath redone, new tile, new glass door etc... Closing up the backside of shower and found this bit in closet slide rail. Not sure what it is for, my guess would be tile or glass with work done next to closet door. Went and looked at Lowes/Home depot drill bits and nothing looks like this...

Putting four traps in my crawl space. I have caught 4, but many days when I go looking all I find are licked clean traps and no mice :facepalm: I am putting bare minimum peanut butter, mostly trying to put into the curl on the snap holder.... I have put more, but same thing, cleaned out with...

Had master bath blown up, Shower walls, floor, new quartz counter top...... Old counter top had towers on each side, new counter top was pretty so DW said not needed.. So there was some spackling that needed to be done. This left walls smooth vise ~32 years of painting which had a dimpled...

Thinking about a cruise in July 2023 for Alaska on either the SilverSea Muse or Whispers. Like the 388 passengers limit on the Whisper. I did a search on Travel info threads for Alaska cruises and nothing recent really came up.... So has anyone taken Alaska cruise on this or any other ships...

This is in Southern Maryland.... Saw one of these yesterday, thought what's that? Walking down to dock today to talk to my Eagles, I saw about 10 of these crawling on asphalt, saw none in grass or mulch. They look like they are walking on backs with these leg looking things on their top. Was...

Well the Osprey at Dahlgren are at it again. They had a new platform installed and have maybe their forth egg. Cant really tell because of all the stuffed animals Jack has been stealing from kids is hiding the view.... This is a crazy action nest. The toys he has brought in just makes me laugh...

this Cam is on Potomac River near Dahlgren Naval Station. They got new platform and have laid first egg. This pair are famous for bring stuffed animals to nest. Got first one sometime in night.

Well, we were down in Key West and got a call at 0145 from DD's (god I don't know what to call her) lets say Partner. XXXXX you have to come and help with your dad. He has a 102 temp and has gotten up and is out in garage walking around in a daze.... Ok we'll be there in about 6 hours >:( So...

https://www.motor1.com/news/379102/vixen-motorhome-for-sale/ I had seen this in the sports complex where we play pickleball. Finally had chance to stop by.

https://www.thebaynet.com/articles/0122/fossilized-miocene-epoch-poop-found-along-calvert-cliffs.html?fbclid=IwAR1rTV5JiLhWmqLMt1zJsFFLPEdiowE0lkVB6MA18Xkoc1NMRp1FNX5RUgc My area....

Stupid question, First open season since retiring. While employed, if I didn't want to change my plan (BCBS standard), I did nothing. Have looked on OPM website and just would like some confirmation for retired its the same....

https://youtu.be/dfB67QvrTWw late 1940 air show with blue angels and FH-1's which I think stole the show :dance:

who knows what these mean? We are getting our road raised and hopefully widened... There will be pipes installed instead of culverts we have now. The G? arrow 6, we have markings that go down to 3.... The MU is pointing away from the marina/development. Which gets no state maintenance.

just noticed when opening my McAfee vault that it's going away FEB 2022... Why is File Lock being removed? There are other more modern and flexible options of storing files securely. Because these other options exist, and are becoming increasingly popular, File Lock is no longer needed in your...

So the other day was picking some parsley and saw caterpillars on it, thought very cool initial though was monarchs, came in looked at monarch cats and it wasn't them but swallowtail's (figure 9), and that's where they lay there eggs. watched them grow and grow and grow ;-). had some peonies...

Very Impressive Gentleman (92 Yo) Now this could be a retirement hobby, which I could never duplicate what he's done, but I have lots of sandpaper !!!

Heading down to Jekyll Island with DD and DSIL and kids this Friday thru following Sunday. Being retired we have nothing to do, so thought about stopping at Asheville for couple days on way home. Is the Biltmore really worth 180 for the day? I can't get a ticket till 1200ish. So instead we will...

https://www.thisoldhouse.com/ceilings/21015203/3-ways-to-remove-popcorn-ceiling The above link talks to removal of popcorn ceiling via the dry scrape. All the YouTube videos show spraying with water and then scraping. i have two small closets downstairs with popcorn, was going to experiment...

Well, with all the Wind Turbine issues in the news, this popped up in my eagle you tube channels. A start to finish video, pretty cool !!!!!!

i had posted on Boglehead and got looks be only one reply. Using portfolio visualizer, my portfolio showed $64,836 for the total year dividends. Using AA of 48 Stocks, 9 INT and 43 Bonds. Actual was $71,913. for an 18.55% performance. Did a year starting Feb. to Dec, had 71K standing around in...

Have always used Wirecutter as a product review/research site when looking to but something. NYT had bought them recently, went on today to research Gas detector/Smoke detector to buy for friend who moved into new condos with gas fireplace and doesn't have one.... Whelp, now you have to have an...

Anyone else use McAfee and use the vault? I do to store lots of documents... Well went to open one day ~ month ago and said wrong password or something like that. Couldn't open, Didn't recognize my secret words for recovery etc... Put a call in, took some time but its fixed with new SW update...

To not have me take my SS at 62.... Pensions: Sugar Mama = state employee = 7100/month take home = 85,200 COLA adjusted and health care taken out for life, full survivor benefits, reduced don’t have the amount for either pension. Slug Daddy = federal employee = 1700/month take home= 20,400...