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« Reply #100 on: January 13, 2021, 09:32:19 am »

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« Reply #101 on: January 13, 2021, 10:53:31 am »
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« Reply #102 on: January 13, 2021, 11:15:04 am »
Quote from: catfish1957 on January 12, 2021, 10:51:55 pm
Our 3rd, and she's still alive (13), but sadly seems to showing her age of late.  I sure dread the day when we lose her.

We have decided the next is going to be a Frenchy.  Lot's easier loading in and out of the truck when needed.

We have had 5 Bullys...now only two...one female is full of arthritis and has trouble walking...even on her meds....she is 11yo.....and our male has just turned 2 and a handful!

I would love to have a French Bulldog but don't want to go through thee training..lol
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« Reply #103 on: January 13, 2021, 11:15:41 am »
Love all the animal pics!
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« Reply #104 on: January 13, 2021, 11:19:23 am »
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Love all the animal pics!

They do brighten the mood.
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« Reply #105 on: January 13, 2021, 11:24:50 am »
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We have had 5 Bullys...now only two...one female is full of arthritis and has trouble walking...even on her meds....she is 11yo.....and our male has just turned 2 and a handful!

I would love to have a French Bulldog but don't want to go through thee training..lol

My wife loves bulldogs. I've been trying to convince her to get one so that my furry buddy (pictured above) has a friend to play with. But so far no luck.

Last night was a rough night for the dog. big wind storm here. Power kept flickering, which trips our UPSes, which makes a noise that scares the dog. Poor guy was shaking he was so amped up. I took him for a short walk and then ended up sitting with him from 12:30 - 02:30 before he finally settled down. Gave him some CBD oil around 1:30, which is I think is why he finally calmed down at 2:30
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« Reply #106 on: January 13, 2021, 12:11:13 pm »
About time to roll in those monthlies, isn't it?
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« Reply #107 on: January 13, 2021, 12:15:51 pm »
Quote from: jmyrlefuller on January 13, 2021, 12:11:13 pm
About time to roll in those monthlies, isn't it?

LOL...we only have one monthly...$20
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« Reply #108 on: January 13, 2021, 12:23:08 pm »
Quote from: jmyrlefuller on January 13, 2021, 12:11:13 pm
About time to roll in those monthlies, isn't it?

And this just in:

$200 from Montana
$300 from Virginia

And with another batch of the monthlies, our first bupathon of 2021 is complete!!!
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« Reply #109 on: January 13, 2021, 01:36:50 pm »
We don't have an anonymous Texan to put us over the top?
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« Reply #110 on: January 13, 2021, 02:12:48 pm »
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We don't have an anonymous Texan to put us over the top?

This approach was replaced with an implausible number of last-minute, relatively high dollar contributions from a handful of states.
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« Reply #111 on: January 13, 2021, 02:53:35 pm »
Hey Gang!  I love all the pet pics and reminiscing!!  Sorry to be a killjoy, but we need receipts even more.....
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« Reply #112 on: January 13, 2021, 03:37:36 pm »
Quote from: Cyber Liberty on January 13, 2021, 02:53:35 pm
Hey Gang!  I love all the pet pics and reminiscing!!  Sorry to be a killjoy, but we need receipts even more.....

Myst got my contribution a couple of days before the thon started.
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« Reply #113 on: January 13, 2021, 05:29:17 pm »
Quote from: BassWrangler on January 13, 2021, 03:37:36 pm
Myst got my contribution a couple of days before the thon started.

Mucho Gracious!  I hope you didn't have to turn your sofa upside down again!   wink777
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« Reply #114 on: January 13, 2021, 05:34:03 pm »
I'll send some coin when I get my SS check or my Rat Covid check for 2K...which ever comes 1st! :smokin:
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« Reply #115 on: January 13, 2021, 05:47:29 pm »
Quote from: Wingnut on January 13, 2021, 05:34:03 pm
I'll send some coin when I get my SS check or my Rat Covid check for 2K...which ever comes 1st! :smokin:

Meany!   :tongue2:
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« Reply #116 on: January 13, 2021, 05:53:27 pm »
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Mucho Gracious!  I hope you didn't have to turn your sofa upside down again!   wink777

No, I don't think the current sofa (Ikea) can even retain change.
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« Reply #117 on: January 13, 2021, 06:00:04 pm »
Quote from: roamer_1 on January 12, 2021, 02:48:04 pm
I've got a fifty that says 3 of y'all won't cover it...

I ain't been around a lot lately.  Moving, working, working, moving...  But I'll cover one.  @mystery-ak - PM that PO Box.

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« Reply #118 on: January 13, 2021, 06:23:06 pm »
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I ain't been around a lot lately.  Moving, working, working, moving...  But I'll cover one.  @mystery-ak - PM that PO Box.

I knew you were busy..how is Wisconsin?
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« Reply #119 on: January 13, 2021, 06:25:06 pm »
Quote from: Wingnut on January 13, 2021, 05:34:03 pm
I'll send some coin when I get my SS check or my Rat Covid check for 2K...which ever comes 1st! :smokin:

LOL..you're not old enough for SS....
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« Reply #120 on: January 13, 2021, 06:25:17 pm »
Just now seeing this ... sent a donation.  Thank you for all you do.
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« Reply #121 on: January 13, 2021, 06:26:20 pm »
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We don't have an anonymous Texan to put us over the top?

No, but we sure have a lot of Texans here...
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« Reply #122 on: January 13, 2021, 07:04:16 pm »
Quote from: Wingnut on January 13, 2021, 05:34:03 pm
I'll send some coin when I get my SS check or my Rat Covid check for 2K...which ever comes 1st! :smokin:

$2,000?? That's going to be distributed by Sloe Joe and the new regime.  Bet ya $$ it's not going to happen. Sloe Joe said it to get elected and they have no intention of letting loose of that money unless you fit the demographic that they're going to be catering to.
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« Reply #123 on: January 13, 2021, 07:59:59 pm »
Quote from: libertybele on January 13, 2021, 07:04:16 pm
$2,000?? That's going to be distributed by Sloe Joe and the new regime.  Bet ya $$ it's not going to happen. Sloe Joe said it to get elected and they have no intention of letting loose of that money unless you fit the demographic that they're going to be catering to.

I've decided to self identify as a black female transtesticle, so I should qualify. Need to figure out how to change my nick to BassWranglerette.
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« Reply #124 on: January 13, 2021, 08:06:27 pm »
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I've decided to self identify as a black female transtesticle, so I should qualify. Need to figure out how to change my nick to BassWranglerette.

"BassShanika?"
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« Reply #125 on: January 13, 2021, 08:10:06 pm »
Quote from: BassWrangler on January 13, 2021, 07:59:59 pm
I've decided to self identify as a black female transtesticle, so I should qualify. Need to figure out how to change my nick to BassWranglerette.

You just might have a chance at qualifying...lol
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« Reply #126 on: January 13, 2021, 08:15:03 pm »
Quote from: BassWrangler on January 13, 2021, 07:59:59 pm
I've decided to self identify as a black female transtesticle, so I should qualify. Need to figure out how to change my nick to BassWranglerette.

You need to start growing your hair out now and learn to walk in a pair of heels.

Flip Wilson as "Geraldine" used to be hilarious,  now a days it would be seen as racist and transsexist.



Don't forget to feed the puppies!    "What you see is what you get"!   :rolling:

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« Reply #127 on: January 13, 2021, 08:27:27 pm »
Quote from: libertybele on January 13, 2021, 08:15:03 pm
You need to start growing your hair out now and learn to walk in a pair of heels.

Flip Wilson as "Geraldine" used to be hilarious,  now a days it would be seen as racist and transsexist.



Don't forget to feed the puppies!    "What you see is what you get"!   :rolling:

Used to love Flip Wilson's show..
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« Reply #128 on: January 13, 2021, 08:44:21 pm »
Great skit .... Flip's moves and his swagger ....  :rolling: 


www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MnJwOks5yI

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« Reply #129 on: January 13, 2021, 09:18:07 pm »
Quote from: libertybele on January 13, 2021, 08:15:03 pm
You need to start growing your hair out now and learn to walk in a pair of heels.

Not necessary as I also identify as a hard core feminist.
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« Reply #130 on: January 13, 2021, 09:41:07 pm »
I missed the mailman this morning (he came earlier than usual), but I dropped mine off at the post office this evening.  Should be there in a couple of days.
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« Reply #131 on: January 13, 2021, 09:53:21 pm »
Quote from: Polly Ticks on January 13, 2021, 09:41:07 pm
I missed the mailman this morning (he came earlier than usual), but I dropped mine off at the post office this evening.  Should be there in a couple of days.

Thank you..I will check the box in a few days
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« Reply #132 on: January 13, 2021, 09:53:59 pm »
Quote from: BassWrangler on January 13, 2021, 05:53:27 pm
No, I don't think the current sofa (Ikea) can even retain change.
We have a leather IKEA sofa upstairs (which never is sat upon anymore). About 20 years ago, my mother won a drawing for $10,000 in merchandise at the Pittsburgh store. I got a couch and a recliner, my sister got kitchen cabinets and my brother got bedroom furniture. We're the people who never win anything, so it was quite a pleasant surprise.  :laugh:
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« Reply #133 on: January 13, 2021, 09:54:51 pm »
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Thank you..I will check the box in a few days

How is this going?
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« Reply #134 on: January 13, 2021, 10:04:29 pm »
Quote from: Polly Ticks on January 13, 2021, 09:41:07 pm
I missed the mailman this morning (he came earlier than usual), but I dropped mine off at the post office this evening.  Should be there in a couple of days.

Thankyouthankyouthankyou, @Polly Ticks!

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« Reply #135 on: January 13, 2021, 10:07:42 pm »
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How is this going?

 We have a lot of generous members here.. wink777..I can't wait to wrap it up and take it down..I hate doing this.


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« Reply #136 on: January 13, 2021, 11:05:59 pm »
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LOL..you're not old enough for SS....

I just hit the big six-five the other day  (Jan 11th)!   I'm in the money now!
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« Reply #137 on: January 13, 2021, 11:22:13 pm »
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I just hit the big six-five the other day  (Jan 11th)!   I'm in the money now!

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« Reply #138 on: January 13, 2021, 11:32:36 pm »
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I just hit the big six-five the other day  (Jan 11th)!   I'm in the money now!

Not waiting until 66 1/2?
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« Reply #139 on: January 13, 2021, 11:39:00 pm »
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Not waiting until 66 1/2?

What happens at 66 1/2? I read some article the other day about pros and cons of different retirement ages w.r.t. social security, and I came away thinking it wasn't clear what the right option was.
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« Reply #140 on: January 13, 2021, 11:51:22 pm »
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What happens at 66 1/2? I read some article the other day about pros and cons of different retirement ages w.r.t. social security, and I came away thinking it wasn't clear what the right option was.

66 1/2 is the minimim age (for my time frame) to get full benefits.

There are all kind of articles which give details of pro's /cons' of taking it early.  Supposedly 66 1/2 is the sweet spot for someone in decent health, and normal life expectancy. Then you got to work the details in how in fits in tax planning.  Also remember it gets reduced if you are a higher earner. (investiments)
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« Reply #141 on: January 14, 2021, 12:03:49 am »
Medicare kicks in at age 65, I think.
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« Reply #142 on: January 14, 2021, 12:11:40 am »
Quote from: catfish1957 on January 13, 2021, 11:51:22 pm
66 1/2 is the minimim age (for my time frame) to get full benefits.

There are all kind of articles which give details of pro's /cons' of taking it early.  Supposedly 66 1/2 is the sweet spot for someone in decent health, and normal life expectancy. Then you got to work the details in how in fits in tax planning.  Also remember it gets reduced if you are a higher earner. (investiments)

I see. Thank you.
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« Reply #143 on: January 14, 2021, 01:06:51 am »
Quote from: Cyber Liberty on January 14, 2021, 12:03:49 am
Medicare kicks in at age 65, I think.

Yes.  Facing that in bout a year , and will be seeing how good my Retirement insurance will function as a supplement
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« Reply #144 on: January 14, 2021, 05:23:49 am »
Quote from: Lando Lincoln on January 13, 2021, 06:00:04 pm
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Hiya @Lando Lincoln ! The big move to the North Woods! I remember that was coming. Sane folks do that sort of thing in the summertime around here...

So hows the new digs? Settling in alright?

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« Reply #145 on: January 14, 2021, 09:29:41 am »
Quote from: catfish1957 on January 13, 2021, 11:32:36 pm
Not waiting until 66 1/2?

No not waiting.... we did the math.  Taking the money now I'll actually come out ahead in money until I get into my mid 80's.  We don't need the SS money now so I'm investing most of it and using the rest for fun stuff. 

YMMV depending on your situation.
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« Reply #146 on: January 14, 2021, 09:32:57 am »
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No not waiting.... we did the math.  Taking the money now I'll actually come out ahead in money until I get into my mid 80's.  We don't need the SS money now so I'm investing most of it and using the rest for fun stuff. 

YMMV depending on your situation.

I am sending all mine back as tax withholdings.  Conveniently will cover most tax liability, and won't have to jack with quarterly estimated payments.
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« Reply #147 on: January 14, 2021, 09:34:32 am »
Quote from: Wingnut on January 14, 2021, 09:29:41 am
No not waiting.... we did the math.  Taking the money now I'll actually come out ahead in money until I get into my mid 80's.  We don't need the SS money now so I'm investing most of it and using the rest for fun stuff. 

YMMV depending on your situation.

 :yowsa: Waiting is a losing proposition for most people but many never bother to do as you did and do the math.
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« Reply #148 on: January 14, 2021, 09:39:21 am »

Only you can cheer up this sad puppy with a TBR donation!
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« Reply #149 on: January 14, 2021, 09:41:51 am »
Quote from: Bigun on January 14, 2021, 09:34:32 am
:yowsa: Waiting is a losing proposition for most people but many never bother to do as you did and do the math.

Yep, but you also have to factor in upcoming economic factors too.  I went through a real complicated set  up spreadsheet, with what I thought would be the trend on interest rates, rate of return of equities invested from Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, etc. , Tax implcations of incremental increase income, and lastly evaulate core investments on ROE basis.  Last look...  optimum for me was age 68.33.  Of course my parameters probably need to updated to reflect a Biden induced inflationary risk. 
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