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[Sandtrap]

Health issues increased over last 2 years then severe since may 2023. Been to mayo in scottsdale and much more. Heavy meds lower my IQ to below the average Boglehead genius level so cognition is tough. Even with HSA. Getting slowly better. Finally have a plan.
Best to all.
Aloha
jim

Get well soon Sandtrap, I really miss your posts.

+1

Sandtrap posted several times yesterday (5/10/24).

Reviewing his posts ... it seems like he been fairly regularly active since he provided to us his March 15th news.

Huge appreciation to all.
I'm going through a window of higher cognition, ....... for now.
Have some upcoming medical "procedures", so enjoying the fresh spring breezes while I can.

"Me Ke Aloha"
jim

[quantAndHold]

quantAndHold hasn't posted in some time. We got into a fight the very first time I posted here. I miss the unicorn.

The unicorn is not dead, but is taking some time off from arguing on the internet to play with other unicorns in real life.

[nedsaid]

The King of the Bogleheads, Taylor Larimore hasn't logged in since April 21, 2024 which is now four weeks. I am getting concerned about him, hope everything is well.

[WhyNotUs]

I finally get ready to consider Social Security and sscritic is gone. I had a number of his posts bookmarked for several years to digest.

[Luckywon]

Get well soon Sandtrap, I really miss your posts.

+1

Sandtrap posted several times yesterday (5/10/24).

Reviewing his posts ... it seems like he been fairly regularly active since he provided to us his March 15th news.

Huge appreciation to all.
I'm going through a window of higher cognition, ....... for now.
Have some upcoming medical "procedures", so enjoying the fresh spring breezes while I can.

"Me Ke Aloha"
jim

So good to see you post. Hoping your procedures go well and there is good health at the other end.

[meadowrue]

Wondering where @JoeRetire is? Always appreciated his posts.

[FeralCat]

quantAndHold hasn't posted in some time. We got into a fight the very first time I posted here. I miss the unicorn.

The unicorn is not dead, but is taking some time off from arguing on the internet to play with other unicorns in real life.

I am very glad to hear this.

[Stinky]

Wondering where @JoeRetire is? Always appreciated his posts.

See this post from last July. It sounds like he had moved over to Reddit

viewtopic.php?p=7361174#p7361174

[Stinky]

The King of the Bogleheads, Taylor Larimore hasn't logged in since April 21, 2024 which is now four weeks. I am getting concerned about him, hope everything is well.

Here’s a post in another thread from last night from Mel Lindauer

I talked to Taylor and he's recovering from a short illness. He hopes to be back online soon. Let's hope that his recovery and return is sooner rather than later.

Get well soon, my dear friend.

[nedsaid]

The King of the Bogleheads, Taylor Larimore hasn't logged in since April 21, 2024 which is now four weeks. I am getting concerned about him, hope everything is well.

Here’s a post in another thread from last night from Mel Lindauer

I talked to Taylor and he's recovering from a short illness. He hopes to be back online soon. Let's hope that his recovery and return is sooner rather than later.

Get well soon, my dear friend.

Thank you. This is great news.

[Sandtrap]

The King of the Bogleheads, Taylor Larimore hasn't logged in since April 21, 2024 which is now four weeks. I am getting concerned about him, hope everything is well.

Here’s a post in another thread from last night from Mel Lindauer

I talked to Taylor and he's recovering from a short illness. He hopes to be back online soon. Let's hope that his recovery and return is sooner rather than later.

Get well soon, my dear friend.

Thank you. This is great news.

+1
Thank you for the updates.

Taylor. Get well. Wishes for an excellent recovery with no complications.
Aloha
jim

[mariezzz]

I finally get ready to consider Social Security and sscritic is gone. I had a number of his posts bookmarked for several years to digest.

Always appreciated sscritic 's posts.

[Leesbro63]

I wonder why Gumby quit here? I see he’s still active on at least one other retirement bulletin board.

[Feldman]

How do we know he quit?

[Leesbro63]

How do we know he quit?

Well, his last post was 11 years ago. It’s certainly unofficially quit, at the very least.

[AlohaBill]

[Thread merged into here --admin LadyGeek]

Has anyone heard from poster CFS? He is ex military and I enjoyed his posts.

[LadyGeek]

I merged AlohaBill's thread into the ongoing discussion.

(Thanks to the member who reported the post and explained what's wrong.)

[abuss368]

I am looking for Dave!

Last I heard he was on the USSR Mir Space Station in very high altitude orbit and was having trouble moving the markets with all his trading.



Does anyone have an update?

Best.
Tony

[Dave55]

I am looking for Dave!

Last I heard he was on the USSR Mir Space Station in very high altitude orbit and was having trouble moving the markets with all his trading.



Does anyone have an update?

Best.
Tony

Dave’s not here.

[AlohaBill]

It’s me. I got the stuff. I think the cops saw me.

[Normchad]

Cheezit Guy has been quiet lately too. Enjoyed their posts.

[Broken Man 1999]

JoMoney hasn't posted since December 03, 2023.

A prolific poster with 16,000+ posts.

Broken Man 1999

[samsoes]

How do we know he quit?

Well, his last post was 11 years ago. It’s certainly unofficially quit, at the very least.

A "quiet quit."

[yankees60]

JoMoney hasn't posted since December 03, 2023.

A prolific poster with 16,000+ posts.

Broken Man 1999

I thought we'd lost you during your recent being quiet for a full week. On top of that you had (and still have) a "-" next to your "last active".

[ResearchMed]

JoMoney hasn't posted since December 03, 2023.

A prolific poster with 16,000+ posts.

Broken Man 1999

I thought we'd lost you during your recent being quiet for a full week. On top of that you had (and still have) a "-" next to your "last active".

About the dash sign "still" being there... doesn't that mean the member is logged in?
If that's correct, then it's probably a good sign.

RM

[RationalWalk]

Lbill, founder of the legendary "freefall" topic, suddenly went missing a decade ago!

Yes. For those interested in perusing 725 pages of posts on this topic, here you go:

viewtopic.php?t=80065

RIP Lbill

[yankees60]

JoMoney hasn't posted since December 03, 2023.

A prolific poster with 16,000+ posts.

Broken Man 1999

I thought we'd lost you during your recent being quiet for a full week. On top of that you had (and still have) a "-" next to your "last active".

About the dash sign "still" being there... doesn't that mean the member is logged in?
If that's correct, then it's probably a good sign.

RM

I had not known that. Is that true?

[Luckywon]

JoMoney hasn't posted since December 03, 2023.

A prolific poster with 16,000+ posts.

Broken Man 1999

I thought we'd lost you during your recent being quiet for a full week. On top of that you had (and still have) a "-" next to your "last active".

About the dash sign "still" being there... doesn't that mean the member is logged in?
If that's correct, then it's probably a good sign.

RM

I had not known that. Is that true?

I don't think so, based on my checking a few posters gone for years, several of whom have a "-" for "last active".

[ResearchMed]

JoMoney hasn't posted since December 03, 2023.

A prolific poster with 16,000+ posts.

Broken Man 1999

I thought we'd lost you during your recent being quiet for a full week. On top of that you had (and still have) a "-" next to your "last active".

About the dash sign "still" being there... doesn't that mean the member is logged in?
If that's correct, then it's probably a good sign.

RM

I had not known that. Is that true?

I don't think so, based on my checking a few posters gone for years, several of whom have a "-" for "last active".

I've asked if a mod could answer this.
If I've been wrong, I certainly want to know.


RM

[Nicolas]

I thought we'd lost you during your recent being quiet for a full week. On top of that you had (and still have) a "-" next to your "last active".

About the dash sign "still" being there... doesn't that mean the member is logged in?
If that's correct, then it's probably a good sign.

RM

I had not known that. Is that true?

I don't think so, based on my checking a few posters gone for years, several of whom have a "-" for "last active".

I've asked if a mod could answer this.
If I've been wrong, I certainly want to know.


RM

The dash just means you’ve selected Yes in board preferences for this setting:
Hide my online status
Yes No


If you’ve selected Yes to “Hide my online status” it’s always going to be a dash instead of showing your “last active” date/time. It doesn’t matter if you’re online or offline.

Also the banner will be missing when you are actually online.

I’ve been hiding my online status for ten years.

Try it and see for yourself what it does.

[LadyGeek]

I've asked if a mod could answer this.
If I've been wrong, I certainly want to know.


RM

Nicolas has the correct answer.

The dash just means you’ve selected Yes in board preferences for this setting:
Hide my online status
Yes No


If you’ve selected Yes to “Hide my online status” it’s always going to be a dash instead of showing your “last active” date/time. It doesn’t matter if you’re online or offline.

Also the banner will be missing when you are actually online.

I’ve been hiding my online status for ten years.

Try it and see for yourself what it does.

[ResearchMed]

Thanks, Nicolas and LadyGeek!

RM

[Stinky]

stoptothink, with over 15,000 posts, hasn’t posted since 2/6/24.

[WhitePuma]

I miss whomever it was that was all about “backing the truck up” on the now-defunct “US stocks are soaring thread”.

[Nicolas]

I miss whomever it was that was all about “backing the truck up” on the now-defunct “US stocks are soaring thread”.

That would be abuss368. He’s here.
memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=14573

[yankees60]

stoptothink, with over 15,000 posts, hasn’t posted since 2/6/24.

I had noticed the absence.

[Valuethinker]

I noticed "Sandtrap" has gone quiet for the past month, which is unusual for him.

He’s ok. Just busy.

Health issues increased over last 2 years then severe since may 2023. Been to mayo in scottsdale and much more. Heavy meds lower my IQ to below the average Boglehead genius level so cognition is tough. Even with HSA. Getting slowly better. Finally have a plan.
Best to all.
Aloha
jim

I wasn't aware of this.

Wishing you the best in hopes of a recovery.

[finite_difference]

I miss whomever it was that was all about “backing the truck up” on the now-defunct “US stocks are soaring thread”.

That would be abuss368. He’s here.
memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=14573

The number of gears on that truck.. was it ever established?

[Sandtrap]

I noticed "Sandtrap" has gone quiet for the past month, which is unusual for him.

He’s ok. Just busy.

Health issues increased over last 2 years then severe since may 2023. Been to mayo in scottsdale and much more. Heavy meds lower my IQ to below the average Boglehead genius level so cognition is tough. Even with HSA. Getting slowly better. Finally have a plan.
Best to all.
Aloha
jim

I wasn't aware of this.

Wishing you the best in hopes of a recovery.

Thanks so much.
Yes. The last 3-4 years have been ....challenging with declining health issues and lifestyle adjustments.

Enjoy all of your valuable substantive posts and input.
Aloha
jim

[MrWasabi65]

VictoriaF ? Does anyone know? Looks like the most recent post goes back to March of this year.

I was wondering how the condo purchase all worked out.

[abuss368]

Thanks so much.
Yes. The last 3-4 years have been ....challenging with declining health issues and lifestyle adjustments.

Enjoy all of your valuable substantive posts and input.
Aloha
jim

Hi Jim -

I hope this post finds you well and not a path to recovery and feeling better!

Best wishes.
Tony

[Sandtrap]

Thanks so much.
Yes. The last 3-4 years have been ....challenging with declining health issues and lifestyle adjustments.

Enjoy all of your valuable substantive posts and input.
Aloha
jim

Hi Jim -

I hope this post finds you well and not a path to recovery and feeling better!

Best wishes.
Tony

Thanks, tony.
"Me Ke Aloha"
jim

[whodidntante]

I miss whomever it was that was all about “backing the truck up” on the now-defunct “US stocks are soaring thread”.

That would be abuss368. He’s here.
memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=14573

The number of gears on that truck.. was it ever established?

Reverse is all you need.

[yankees60]

Thanks so much.
Yes. The last 3-4 years have been ....challenging with declining health issues and lifestyle adjustments.

Enjoy all of your valuable substantive posts and input.
Aloha
jim

Hi Jim -

I hope this post finds you well and not a path to recovery and feeling better!

Best wishes.
Tony

Thanks, tony.
"Me Ke Aloha"
jim

From reading many, many, many, many of your recent posts .... you are not someone I'd today not want to engage in any form of intellectual battles as I'd go into them feeling highly overmatched.

If you are telling us this is you in a somewhat debilitated intellectual state (by your standards) ... I cannot image how much of an intellectual giant you must have been prior.

[Tom_T]

Charles Joseph was a frequent poster here. He was particularly active in mid-May right through May 19th. He was last active on May 20, and hasn't been seen since.

[Valuethinker]

VictoriaF ? Does anyone know? Looks like the most recent post goes back to March of this year.

I was wondering how the condo purchase all worked out.

She has various things in her personal life which are consuming her attention and energies.

However she is still out there (so to speak).

[Stinky]

"Logan Roy" (one of the best user names, in my opinion) has been absent for over 3 months.

[ProsperGoalzz]

stoptothink, with over 15,000 posts, hasn’t posted since 2/6/24.

I had noticed the absence.

Stoptothink posted they were expecting a 3rd child in February....I think and hope his hands are just full and that everyone is well!

[yankees60]

stoptothink, with over 15,000 posts, hasn’t posted since 2/6/24.

I had noticed the absence.

Stoptothink posted they were expecting a 3rd child in February....I think and hope his hands are just full and that everyone is well!

I had, though, recently read a post in which he was describing his work demands. For the type of job he had it seemed like the job was not that demanding and left him a lot of discretionary time.

[AlohaBill]

C.F.S.
I’ve asked about this ex military gentleman.