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    Just plain lazy.... but it works well!

    I was "cutting" up melons and thought how it came to be that I do it the way I do. It is just because I am lazy and do not want to waste my time..... I cut the melons in half and then use different...
  2. Peru is amazing.... Machu Picchu is a must see...

    Peru is amazing.... Machu Picchu is a must see and the Pisac market http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g294320-d313937-Reviews-Pisac_Market-Pisaq_Sacred_Valley_Cusco_Region.html. Cusco...
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    I did find (negotiate) a Cuisinart ice cream...

    I did find (negotiate) a Cuisinart ice cream maker on Craigslist and just made my first batch of vanilla. It was AMAZING! I researched a number of books and checked YouTube and it seems that the...
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    Just finished perusing from the library "50...

    Just finished perusing from the library "50 self-help classics : 50 inspirational books to transform your life, from timeless sages to contemporary gurus" by Butler-Bowdon, Tom. It gives a synopsis...
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    end of discussion

    end of discussion
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    "Our" situations are not the same.... as I have...

    "Our" situations are not the same.... as I have been trying to tell you.
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    bUU... You and I are talking apples and oranges. ...

    bUU... You and I are talking apples and oranges. I do not believe in having any brokers (fee based or otherwise) handling my money. The only thing I want from them is information, therefore, I am...
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    That is the whole point of using a fee-based...

    That is the whole point of using a fee-based financial planner.... they do not have a vested interest and, therefore, will recommend the best ... not based on earning those significant load charges...
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    I am so happy!!! Everyday I wake up and am...

    I am so happy!!! Everyday I wake up and am thankful for what I have. If I died tomorrow .... at least I got to retire and live life on my terms. It is so awesome to spend each day the way you...
  10. Totally awesome!!!! Congratulations!

    Totally awesome!!!! Congratulations!
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    We consider our dog .... our loving companion,...

    We consider our dog .... our loving companion, exercise/workout equipment (ie walks), hoover cleaner, security system and blood pressure regulator. He more than earns his keep!!!
  12. Might look nice as a "bow" when gift wrapping?

    Might look nice as a "bow" when gift wrapping?
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    My thoughts are with you and your sister. ...

    My thoughts are with you and your sister. Sending the best!
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    ??? I gather you are referring to the fee based...

    ??? I gather you are referring to the fee based financial planner.... You can get advice as many times as you feel necessary. It is not necessary to have them touch your portfolio. I went once...
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    I had Fidelity and think Vanguard is better in...

    I had Fidelity and think Vanguard is better in that their costs are much lower. I did not use Fidelity's advisory service so can't speak for that. I believe you are better using a fee based...
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    Ok... BUU.... Vanguard had me provide all...

    Ok... BUU.... Vanguard had me provide all financial information. They did not even include all the information I provided in their "analysis". I had to go back and say ... "hey, you did not add...
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    BUU... Vanguard offered to give me free advice...

    BUU... Vanguard offered to give me free advice based on the amount I was depositing. I did not solicit them. I would have thought they would have done a better job since they wanted me to continue...
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    I was able to get a free evaluation from Vanguard...

    I was able to get a free evaluation from Vanguard a while back based on the money I was investing. I was totally UNIMPRESSED!!!!! All they suggested was to put money in about 4 basic funds. ...
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    Interesting on how I think 87 is worthy of...

    Interesting on how I think 87 is worthy of admiration and someone else thinks 71! Shows who is older! lol
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    This is how I want to be!!!!

    I went to a garage sale today and was talking to the owner who talked about her 87 year old mother. The mother was going to travel from CA to MI. The daughter asked if she needed help with getting...
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    A few years ago I felt my immune system was...

    A few years ago I felt my immune system was RADICALLY compromised. I went to see a highly regarded herbalist in the area and she had me take a cold-infused nettle tea. What I did is put 1 teaspoon...
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    Thanks all! The recipes in these old health food...

    Thanks all! The recipes in these old health food cookbooks contain only natural ingredients. I think I will look at garage sales and see if I can find an ice cream maker just to get an idea of...
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    Ice cream maker question

    Have been reading in old health food books about making ice cream. Wondering what to look for in a maker? Also, if you make the ice cream can it be put back in the freezer and have the same...
  24. Awesome!!!! Britain's Got Talent Shadow Theatre Group!!!!!!!

    http://www.flixxy.com/britains-got-talent-shadow-theatre-group-attraction.htm#.UZAsaxwgBDQ
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    "For instance let's say for example you wanted to...

    "For instance let's say for example you wanted to only hold dividend paying stocks, how would you do that with an index fund? I doubt you could. Though maybe such targeting is all a waste anyway."...
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