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Everyone here knows this and it was many years ago I figured out “It’s ALWAYS about the money”.

We have done SA a couple of times, most recently in 2018 and really enjoyed it. Spent 3 days there the first time and 2 days the 2nd. If you drive there’s likely plenty to see along the way. For instance, we got off the interstate from SA to Houston and stopped in Shiner, TX for a tour of the...

62/61, 18k, 4 longer (more than a week) and several shorter (3 days or so)

Another Ninja Foodie Grill fan here.

Never for me due to limited charging stations where we live and long charging times for traveling. We have a PHEV now and that works well for us.

I have done this, but not part of a program. I cut back my hours going from full-time to half-time to a few hours a week and now to a few hours a month. I initiated it and would have fully retired if they wouldn’t have agreed. They want my knowledge and I really like the company and the...

We purchased a Jeep Wrangler PHEV in October. We get about 25 miles in electric mode which is enough 95+% of the time. Not too many chargers in fly-over country here so a pure EV would be risky.

We went back to normal, pre-covid, living about a year ago - after vaccinations. I got Covid a few weeks ago - felt like a bad cold and flu for about 36 hours and we quarantined for full 10 days. Wife did not get it even though we didn’t quarantine from each other. We’ve already taken one...

We haven’t worn masks, except in medical offices, for almost a year. Things are back to normal and have been for some time. Did travel to AZ in January so we had them with us. I think the only place we went that required them was a grocery store.

We did dark hardwood everywhere except the bedrooms and it shows dust about 2 hours after vacuuming so we would not do that again. I prefer laminate or luxury vinyl tile because it’s much easier to maintain and any hard surface will hide the dust better with a medium to lighter color.

I like daylight saving time, but wish it would become year-around or get rid of it all together. From an article 2 days ago: “more than 40 states are considering changes to end the shifting, and federal lawmakers are weighing legislation that could make daylight saving time permanent. Sen...

It’s best to not intervene, as long as it doesn’t turn physical, as it may just escalate the jerkness of the person being a jerk. Standing by and witnessing is the right thing to do as well as giving support afterwards to those wronged. Hopefully management relieves that woman of her...

I projected our expenses out till wife is 95 yrs old and also projected income from cash yielding investments, SS, and spending retirement accounts and when amount left over was positive, I was ready to retire (wife already retired). President of our small company (I really like president and...

I wrote mine last year for a small audience of 3, my wife, daughter, and son. They enjoyed reading it and maybe someday my grandkids will too.

Although demand is the big reason for higher rates, hotels definitely have higher costs including labor which has doubled from 2019. If they offer breakfast those costs have gone up with inflation just like your grocery bill at home.

I fall pretty much in the middle of the Jones gen - late ‘59. I was exposed to 60’s music and liked it, but 70’s music was our mainstay. With no money to spend on records we listened to the only free source of music we could find - AM radio playing the top 25. An old DJ once told me they took...

A few drinks a week - either bourbon or beer.

We built 5 years ago for $380,000 - smaller house, but nice finishes and 4-stall garage. A few blocks away there are 3 houses currently for sale at $525k, $575k, and $615k. They are larger than ours, but 5 years ago they would have sold closer to 325, 375, and 415.

Sell big house and move closer to kids. Look for real estate investment with limited involvement. We have been invested in an apartment company for over 20 years and in a reit that owns apartments and office/retail buildings. Both have been very good investments.

Reading glasses and bifocals aren’t that bad - especially compared to $86 per month.

We have used Yahoo mail for about 20 years and up till about a year ago it was very good at deleting spam mail automatically. Now, it doesn’t work too good. My assumption is it will work again if I upgrade to their premium service. My plan is to migrate to Apple mail which allows me to...

Funny you should ask - we’re in Tucson right now in a home we rented for 2 weeks thru Airbnb. Nice place - great location for us on east side. In need of an update, but clean and comfortable.

We’re taking the Mississippi River cruise with American Cruise Lines in May. If anyone has an experience to share, please do.

We’re taking a Mississippi River cruise in May - New Orleans to Memphis which is a 7 day trip. I think we sail during the night and dock most of the day.

Have always loved cars and spend time every year going to car shows with my wife. We like to travel too so we combine the 2 interests by taking trips in our Corvette. Have had a few and am currently getting a restomod built - 1982 with everything new but the body. No budget involved, but like...