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Thanks to all for your replies. On a recent trip to Florida our class of car was unavailable and the clerk offered us a JEEP! Said ‘it would be fun’. We said NO. I’m afraid in our new world it will be to pay our money and just hope for the best....

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We are taking a one way cross country trip (2500 miles) and will be renting a full size SUV. A well known national company is offering 4 possible models that’ll be available on our needed date in July. I’d be very happy if I could specify the brand/model of the four choices that are offered . Has an...

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You can have a lot of fun trying different roasters and you’ll probably be happy with 75% of the ones you try. No matter which one tops your list you’ll after awhile get the urge for something new and different. Right now we’re drinking Peerless coffee from Oakland.

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We will be moving in July from Nevada to South Florida and are weighing the alternatives for moving our stuff. PODS get some bad reviews from several years ago but compared to their competitors they may be an alternative to truck hire and driving ourselves. Commercial moving companies are too expens...

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Peace on earth or 15% ROI for 30 years? Not likely on either account.

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In 1994 we spent a week cruising the Nile and visiting Egypt’s iconic wonders. Best experience ever and very much a life changing experience.

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I don’t know what the specifics were but top of the list of my Fathers admonitions was, “Don’t sign your name to anything.”He came of age during the 1930’s depression and had a successful life but that piece of advice always makes me chuckle when I’m signing something.

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Living in an over 55 community is great. We leave in the late morning to venture into the real world for errands, the Dr.s appt. and then a late lunch or early bird special. We return before dark. It may not be for everyone but for many of us it’s great.

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It might depend on the climate you live in. Where I am (Nevada) my tires lose air when the lower fall temperatures happen. There’s always a long line at the tire store for ‘free tire inflation.

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What if I’m a 72 year old that doesn’t have the luxury of time? Our Vanguard holdings provided income to live well but we sold in the spring and lost a sickening amount of money, 8 years of growth in Wellesley and Wellington. We got out with our life savings principle but have not gotten back in to ...

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We’ve had a houseful of gulf coast fans for 18 years w/o any problems.

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Thank you for your insight. Moving is just one decision after another!

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We are going to ship our car from Las Vegas to South Florida. Has anyone had any experience, good or bad, doing what we intend to? Thanks in advance.

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Just stick with the Beatles, Stones, Who, Van Morrison, Gordon Lightfoot,......you get the idea.

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This is the most timely post I’ve ever posted. Just yesterday our bathroom project was completed. The job was to remove 18 year old wallpaper and prepare the walls for repainting. The first ‘handyman’ tried his best to get the wallpaper off. It took him all day, he couldn’t do the job completely, an...

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I'm surprised that MHZ streaming is not on anyone's list. We've subscibed for years and love it. It is the best of European TV. Mostly French, Italian, German and Scandinavian 'hit' series. It is all subtitles. We dropped Netflix for political reasons (Cuties.....really?) and we also subsribe to Aco...

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I hope this discussion will garner some good boglehead replies. My wife and I are also considering a construction loan for a house to be built in Florida. The construction company is very large and has decades of experience and a good reputation. The company offers financing through their own in hou...

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OP responds....our motivation to travel by RV coast to coast is simply to transport two cats. They are 12 yr. old and our family. Tibbitts is absolutely spot on.

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My wife and I are relocating from the Nevada to Florida this winter. We have two cats and are considering renting a 25'motor home one way for the 2400 mile trip and we are allowing one week or less for completion of the trip. Traveling with two kitties on a plane and making connections probably won'...

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My wife and I are in our 70's. About ten years ago we invested a large % of our retirement nest egg in Wellsley and Wellington. Over those 10 years we received a very nice return and watched the investments grow considerably. During the market 'crash' in March we watched over $150K in paper profits ...

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We subscribe to Acorn TV, 100% Brit TV. There are so many shows to watch that you won’t go wrong with either streaming service. I’d highly recommend subtitles as the accents can be difficult at times. Also, MHZ has an all European detective/mystery lineup with the best France, Germany, Sweden, Holla...

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We moved from the upper Midwest to escape the horrible winters but also because the mild and humid summers really weren’t worth suffering through the severe winters. Long story short our previous 40 years have been in the Florida Keys and Las Vegas and we have no regrets. Living in sunshine 90% of t...

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Check out the onyx collection from Bellevue, Ks. We’ve gone through several bidders for porcelin tile but decided on this product. If they have a local installation company you might like their product.

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Make it special. Simply go online to the theaters website and purchase directly from theater. Don’t worry about discounted tix or going to any trouble trying to save a buck. Buy ‘best available’ from the theater and make it a special treat for your wife and mother-in-law.

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Wellesley, Wellington, and target retirement 20xx. Good basic and safe mutuals covering the stock and bond market.

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Hotel safes are not always safe. We had money stolen during a week long stay in a Parisian hotel and when we told the front desk they feigned ignorance. At that point we kept ALL money and valuables on our person. For the rest of our stay we set ' a trap' to know if someone tried to gain access agai...

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Rule # 1 for retirees: Don't do today what you can put off until tomorrow.

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Don't buy there. You'll be a nervous wreck waiting and hoping for these dogs to change their protective nature. Spoiler alert: They never will.

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We purchased an adjustable (electric) frame with a latex mattress. Perhaps the best bed we have ever owned. Latex has a small % of market and is not inexpensive but is well worth looking into.

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Look into paradores in Spain. They are historic castles that take overnight guests. Very hard to get reservations as space is limited but a wonderful experience if you get lucky.

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In 1972 we received an Italian Espresso coffee machine (LaPeppina brand) that we used daily. We thought that if we were to open a coffee shop selling quality espresso/cappacino coffee it might be successful. Then we thought, ‘nah... nobody is gonna spend a dollar on fancy coffee when they can get re...

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We bought the 3 burner Weber SPIRIT and couldn’t be happier. An outstanding quality product.

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(From a Vegas resident) Rent the car and use it when you want to or need to. A drive to Red Rock or Boulder City and Dam would be fun. Use the rental as a convenience for your family after you get the lay of the land and decide what you want to do.

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Take your valuables with you on your daily outings. Keep them in a pouch hung around your neck inside your shirt/sweater and jacket. We trusted the in room safe at our Parisian hotel and were robbed when ‘someone’ gained entry to it. They know how to get into the safe as they work at the hotel and h...

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I've been making 4 espressos with steamed milk daily since the 70's and have gone through many machines. I've spent a lot of $$ on machines that were touted to be the hottest 'new machine'. My favorite machine is the DeLonghi EC-155 that retails for about $100. and is widely available on line or at ...

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I enjoy water walking laps. I use an olympic size pool with lanes and walk forward or backward about 40X. Also, moving sideways is good exercise,too. The water is waist high and my routine lasts about an hour, Was never a good swimmer but I love being in the water, dunking my head every few laps, an...

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Bloodline on Netflix...set in Florida Keys.

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Am I correct that the late great Jack Bogle said that he had 70% of his families estate in Wellsley and Wellington?

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Life is short. Mayfair.

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See Rock City.......Pedro Says......You’ll know what I’m referring to when you hit Dixie. Safe travels.

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"Rhinestone Carney" working Fairs and Festivals across the USA for six months per year, 16-18 hours per day, 7 days a week. Six months off to relax and travel. Lots of hard work and lots of time off. Can't complain.

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My father lived to 84 and he always got a good laugh when he said,’ I know I can’t take it with me but I’m gonna have a few bucks on me ‘just in case.’

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Some close friends put their house on the market 9/1/18. Sale price was $299K and buyer put $3000 earnest money in escrow. Closing date was 10/25/18. That day came and went and the realtor released the $3000. back to the failed buyer who had purchased with a contingency that he sell his house. When ...

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We visited Egypt in 1994 and still consider that trip the highlight of a lifetime of int’l travel. You are about to visit IMHO the most fascinating country on earth. Cherish the moments visiting the sites.

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I'd love to cut the cord, too. How is the Youtube TV reception when streamed using Roku 3?

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Our first home was three blocks from the beach in St. Augustine Beach and cost $38,500 in early '80s. Times have changed but the one thing I wouldn't compromise on is this: If ocean walks and beach access are tops on the list then pay what the market is asking. People from around the globe will want...

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The Wynn, Wynn Encore or Bellagio. All are as good as any hotel in USA. If I had to choose, from personal experience, the Bellagio is hard to beat.

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Go to your local Fair or Art Show and buy a handmade checkbook. They'll probably last long enough to see you out.

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Episodes with Matt LeBlanc and some very funny British actors is an inside look at the Hollywood TV industry. It had to be written by an insider and I'm sure Hollywood people will recognize thinly veiled references to real people. If you think that Hollywood is full of narcisstic and shallow people ...

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