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2-15-19, 4:17pm

Teacher Terry replied to a thread Which doc to see first?? in Health & Health Care

Mri results came back and my husband has a tear and large cyst on his knee. It will be interesting to see what they recommend. He is anxious to get...

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2-15-19, 4:14pm

Teacher Terry replied to a thread In the words of Rodney King... in Open Forum

IL, I found it odd also.

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2-15-19, 12:14pm

Teacher Terry replied to a thread The Daily Peeve / Rant in Dailies and Challenges

Not prosecuting those crimes is ridiculous. They don’t do that here.

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2-15-19, 11:59am

Teacher Terry replied to a thread National emergency in Simple Public Policy

Flowers, I totally agree. His speech is on now and it’s a combination of lies and non-sensical repeated words. It’s painful to listen too and...

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2-14-19, 1:47pm

Teacher Terry replied to a thread Question for teachers about social security in Workplace Issues & Jobs

I lost 60% of my SS due to WEP.

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2-14-19, 1:08pm

Teacher Terry replied to a thread In the words of Rodney King... in Open Forum

Luckily all my friends love it here so haven’t lost any. When I broke my wrist someone different came every night to help me even though they all...

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2-14-19, 10:18am

Teacher Terry replied to a thread Which doc to see first?? in Health & Health Care

G, my husband is really hoping he is a candidate for the surgery. Had the MRI yesterday. Thankfully I have no hip or knee problems.

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2-14-19, 10:15am

Teacher Terry replied to a thread 6 1/2 week plan in Dailies and Challenges

With breaking my wrist my productivity has come to a halt. I enjoy reading about everyone else ‘s. Even simple tasks are a big effort. DH is...

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2-14-19, 10:10am

Teacher Terry replied to a thread In the words of Rodney King... in Open Forum

Catherine, I totally agree. In fact that’s why a month or so ago I apologized for being a asshat.

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2-14-19, 12:43am

Teacher Terry replied to a thread Which doc to see first?? in Health & Health Care

My aunt is sorry she didn’t do a knee replacement at 60. She is now 94 and uses a walker. She told us not to make the same mistake.

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2-13-19, 4:19pm

Teacher Terry replied to a thread Which doc to see first?? in Health & Health Care

Tybee I agree about preferring transplants to go to young people., A friend of mine had a heart transplant at 56 but was in superior physical...

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2-13-19, 2:25pm

Teacher Terry replied to a thread Denver teachers strike in Simple Public Policy

Teachers have preparation to do at beginning and end of school year. They don’t retire at 50.

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2-13-19, 2:24pm

Teacher Terry replied to a thread Denver teachers strike in Simple Public Policy

Someone on Mr. MM said she was making 91k/year teaching in Minneapolis.

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2-13-19, 11:46am

Teacher Terry replied to a thread Playing the MinsGame in Organizing Your Life

Yes all personal correspondence went away years ago. I have gotten rid of so much stuff that I couldn’t declutter to the level that you are without...

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2-13-19, 10:32am

Teacher Terry replied to a thread Audible books in Consumerism & The Media

I hate audio books but my husband loves them.

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2-13-19, 10:30am

Teacher Terry replied to a thread US Postage in Personal Finance

I love online banking. So quick and easy.

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2-13-19, 10:12am

Teacher Terry replied to a thread Call me a landlord again..... in Housing

That’s great news

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2-13-19, 10:11am

Teacher Terry replied to a thread Hey there! Happy to find like-minded people in WELCOME TO OUR SIMPLE LIVES

Welcome!

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2-13-19, 10:09am

Teacher Terry replied to a thread Denver teachers strike in Simple Public Policy

It really varies by state. I was shocked at how much money teachers in Minnesota make and how little here. Teaching is a much harder job now due to...

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2-12-19, 6:06pm

Teacher Terry replied to a thread The stupid wall in Simple Public Policy

We have technology and don’t need a wall

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2-12-19, 4:39pm

Teacher Terry replied to a thread The stupid wall in Simple Public Policy

We are secure enough. Most people don’t sneak in. They overstay their visas.

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2-12-19, 4:37pm

Teacher Terry replied to a thread US Postage in Personal Finance

Nobody signs the check. Your name is printed on the signature line

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2-12-19, 4:36pm

Teacher Terry replied to a thread US Postage in Personal Finance

Our bank usually sends the money electronically but when they can’t they send a check for free and they don’t need a POA for that.

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2-12-19, 4:26pm

Teacher Terry replied to a thread Another shutdown - not sure whether to fly or not. in Simple Public Policy

If you stop to think about what surgery actually involves the idea that you can telecommute is ridiculous.

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2-12-19, 4:22pm

Teacher Terry replied to a thread US Postage in Personal Finance

Curious why mail checks when the bank will do it for free?

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2-12-19, 2:30pm

Teacher Terry replied to a thread What companies in the stock market are the most environmentally responsible? in Personal Finance

Totally agree with old hat. Nothing good will come from this.

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2-12-19, 2:23pm

Teacher Terry replied to a thread Another shutdown - not sure whether to fly or not. in Simple Public Policy

We probably fly once a year. Air travel is not going to be limited in the future.

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2-12-19, 12:47pm

Teacher Terry replied to a thread Another shutdown - not sure whether to fly or not. in Simple Public Policy

I didn’t know that IL.

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2-12-19, 12:43pm

Teacher Terry replied to a thread Veeeery Interesting...A Budget Analysis From Last Year in Personal Finance

Wow I cannot believe it’s been that long already.

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2-12-19, 12:42pm

Teacher Terry replied to a thread Another shutdown - not sure whether to fly or not. in Simple Public Policy

Rob, the orange moron needs a win so I think he will sign it and then lie like he always does.

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2-12-19, 11:44am

Teacher Terry replied to a thread Another shutdown - not sure whether to fly or not. in Simple Public Policy

Last summer we drove 4K but it was split up over a month

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2-12-19, 11:31am

Teacher Terry replied to a thread Denver teachers strike in Simple Public Policy

Here our schools aren’t very good and teachers make crap wages. Administration is paid a ton and we are definitely top heavy.

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2-12-19, 11:29am

Teacher Terry replied to a thread Cooking stoves being unreliable in Frugality, Products & Purchases

I hate electric stoves. I find it much easier to cook with gas

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2-12-19, 11:26am

Teacher Terry replied to a thread 6 1/2 week plan in Dailies and Challenges

CL, it does sound like good progress if you have that many rooms company ready

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2-12-19, 11:18am

Teacher Terry replied to a thread Veeeery Interesting...A Budget Analysis From Last Year in Personal Finance

Are the owners selling the business in a few years?

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2-11-19, 11:59pm

Teacher Terry replied to a thread Another shutdown - not sure whether to fly or not. in Simple Public Policy

Each European country is small like a state so it makes sense for close countries or neighboring countries.

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2-11-19, 11:29pm

Teacher Terry replied to a thread Another shutdown - not sure whether to fly or not. in Simple Public Policy

We took high speed trains in Europe 14 years ago and they were awesome

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2-11-19, 10:13pm

Teacher Terry replied to a thread Another shutdown - not sure whether to fly or not. in Simple Public Policy

Watching the news now

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2-11-19, 9:53pm

Teacher Terry replied to a thread Another shutdown - not sure whether to fly or not. in Simple Public Policy

I am worried too since we have to fly. I wonder if we would lose our cruise money because we didn’t book our airfare through the cruise line

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2-11-19, 6:48pm

Teacher Terry replied to a thread Cooking stoves being unreliable in Frugality, Products & Purchases

My dishwasher is leaking badly after just 6 years

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2-11-19, 6:45pm

Teacher Terry replied to a thread Raffle for family? in Family Matters & Relationships

If the kid is 18 the parents aren’t responsible for medical bills and cremation is cheap.

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2-11-19, 6:44pm

Teacher Terry replied to a thread Cooking stoves being unreliable in Frugality, Products & Purchases

My mom’s appliances lasted 35 years

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2-11-19, 6:42pm

Teacher Terry replied to a thread 6 1/2 week plan in Dailies and Challenges

That’s terrible Y.

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2-11-19, 4:22pm

Teacher Terry replied to a thread Raffle for family? in Family Matters & Relationships

Never heard of this. Why give money to a family that doesn’t need it? I wouldn’t go.

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2-11-19, 4:02pm

Teacher Terry replied to a thread 2020 Presidential Candidates in Simple Public Policy

We try to be as close to the break even point as we can so they aren’t using our money for free.

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2-11-19, 4:00pm

Teacher Terry replied to a thread Is anyone here a potter? in Hobbies & Creativity

CL is .

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2-11-19, 3:58pm

Teacher Terry replied to a thread 6 1/2 week plan in Dailies and Challenges

So maybe a ranking system for things besides food and house. That could help you decide. I am assuming the farm animals/chores rank higher than...

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2-11-19, 11:58am

Teacher Terry replied to a thread Not sure what to do - Husband passed away in Organizing Your Life

Relationships are complicated and a death brings up so many feelings. I think we expect too much of ourselves and then feel guilty when we can’t be...

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2-11-19, 11:51am

Teacher Terry replied to a thread 6 1/2 week plan in Dailies and Challenges

CL, it seems like you are finally realizing that you can only do so much in 24 hours:))

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2-11-19, 11:47am

Teacher Terry replied to a thread US Postage in Personal Finance

I have one work vendor that wants payment by check so I use 1 stamp a month

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2-11-19, 11:43am

Teacher Terry replied to a thread One eye watering a lot in Health & Health Care

My allergies cause that.

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2-10-19, 10:50pm

Teacher Terry replied to a thread The stupid wall in Simple Public Policy

WS, that makes sense. Too bad because those skills are rare and can be a huge money maker in the right place.

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2-10-19, 9:37pm

Teacher Terry replied to a thread Big old dogs in Family Matters & Relationships

So Mandy has kidney disease. She lost another pound which total loss is a third of her body weight. She can be on a special kidney diet. She has...

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2-10-19, 9:31pm

Teacher Terry replied to a thread The Daily Rave in Dailies and Challenges

I can’t be without a dog. I love them sitting in my lap and following me around.

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2-10-19, 9:24pm

Teacher Terry replied to a thread The stupid wall in Simple Public Policy

Well most middle class people are going to owe money and people are pissed. They interviewed people in Iowa that usually get a refund and now owe up...

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2-10-19, 9:19pm

Teacher Terry replied to a thread Two Households in Organizing Your Life

So you are around the one year mark of 2 houses.

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2-10-19, 3:53pm

Teacher Terry replied to a thread What movies are you watching 2018? in Reviews

That’s right.

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