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[BBUK]

Need a new vehicle myself. My F150 is a 2007 and the KIA Sportage is a 2006 so they are both getting old. My wife has the newest (2017 Nissan Rogue) but has recently said she wants a new one too. Well, I told her that I am waiting until after I pay off the house (end of this year or the next). We are currently 10 years in on a 30-year mortgage, and while I have enough to do it now, I would not have much left over. Need to build some extra back up money first.

I had a 1990 F150 for a whole lot of years myself an XLT Lariat. (Standard gear shift.) until we got the job in Korea in 2012 and I sold it. Flat out loved that truck. I think it had a straight six as I remember.


Yeah we just did that back in September. (Paid off our house.) (The one we live in now. When I bought it the rate was 7% (2023) ). This is a 55 and over retirement community. We bought the house when we pulled into this neighborhood one day and the people that were having it built for some reason pulled out of the deal as it was being finished and we stepped in and bought it.) Sickened me every month seeing that payment and My Darling noticed it one day and asked of we could pay it off, I stated yes but we'd be cash poor until a CD matured. (Our last two houses other than the one we live in I still owe on but the rate is 2.25% on both of those so not rushing on them. I think the one house mortgage is due to be paid off anyway in about two years. Had that one built when we returned from Korea in 2015 on a fifteen year note (Had a good deal on that.) I paid a couple extra payments to principal on that one in January every year and actually cut a couple to three years off that note doing it.) The money adds up quickly if you are not making that payment every month. I am thankful.

 

[berniecarbo]

I had a 1990 F150 for a whole lot of years myself an XLT Lariat. (Standard gear shift.) until we got the job in Korea in 2012 and I sold it. Flat out loved that truck. I think it had a straight six as I remember.


Yeah we just did that back in September. (Paid off our house.) (The one we live in now. When I bought it the rate was 7% (2023) ). This is a 55 and over retirement community. We bought the house when we pulled into this neighborhood one day and the people that were having it built for some reason pulled out of the deal as it was being finished and we stepped in and bought it.) Sickened me every month seeing that payment and My Darling noticed it one day and asked of we could pay it off, I stated yes but we'd be cash poor until a CD matured. (Our last two houses other than the one we live in I still owe on but the rate is 2.25% on both of those so not rushing on them. I think the one house mortgage is due to be paid off anyway in about two years. Had that one built when we returned from Korea in 2015 on a fifteen year note (Had a good deal on that.) I paid a couple extra payments to principal on that one in January every year and actually cut a couple to three years off that note doing it.) The money adds up quickly if you are not making that payment every month. I am thankful.

Yes, it eats at me to owe people money. I saved my reg pay and combat pay in Viet Nam and bought my first car with it. Never had a car payment but one time. My CPA talked me into leasing a truck years ago. I guess it was a correct decision based on business, but it ate at me to no end. I never let him talk me into it again.

 

[BBUK]

Yes, it eats at me to owe people money. I saved my reg pay and combat pay in Viet Nam and bought my first car with it. Never had a car payment but one time. My CPA talked me into leasing a truck years ago. I guess it was a correct decision based on business, but it ate at me to no end. I never let him talk me into it again.

Yes Sir,

My Darling is so very good with money. She also went to Barber school back when my youngest daughter started school 1995 or 96. We lived in E-Town then on Pintail Court off Deckard School Road (A house I sure wish we kept but didn't that we had built.) She was very good at cutting hair. That was back when I had my bug business. I initially used a CPA and bookkeeper and what they added to me was just another un-needed expense. (Used them for about six months or so then parted ways with them.) They crossed the T's and dotted the I's I guess but never saved me anything.

Computer's were starting to get going but before they did I started doing my own book keeping. (Payroll and Taxes. Never had any issues so I guess I was good. Was audited a couple times too.) I was working day and night but I was a lot younger then and could stand it. I have never been one to cheat, steal, or lie and when I did my books I was the same way. Sure was able to save up dough though by not doing things like leasing and such.. I took the hit.

While we made a decent living My Darling allowed us to start paying stuff off with what she made as a barber. We did too. AND, My Darling only has me as a client now. I am thankful again. She was really good at her trade and still is but I am sure thankful when we moved here in about 2017 She started cutting hair again but quit quickly. She can finally focus on herself just a little which she never does but she is able to get with her friends from time to time and interact. Makes me feel really good she can.

Now it's Turbotax Premium... The Microsoft office suite has all the other programs I need to keep up with our stuff.. Thinking about the time now when we divest. My children don't have the inclination to do things like I do. Working on learning trusts and things like that when able to take time to do so... Always something...

 

[storm1507]

Yes. Many good times with Joe. I was his North Florida, South Georgia contact. Back in those days the AAU tourney was held down there and I would pick him up at the airport and take him to where ever he wanted to go.

Me Goo

Yes. Many good times with Joe. I was his North Florida, South Georgia contact. Back in those days the AAU tourney was held down there and I would pick him up at the airport and take him to where ever he wanted to go.

Me Goose and Joe B. back in 1978:

Nice picture. I've read Coach Hall's book a couple of times and reading Goose's now. When I lived in Lexington as a kid I was only a few miles from Jack when he was in HS.....didn't know who he was at the time.

 

[AustinTXCat]

Need a new vehicle myself. My F150 is a 2007 and the KIA Sportage is a 2006 so they are both getting old. My wife has the newest (2017 Nissan Rogue) but has recently said she wants a new one too. Well, I told her that I am waiting until after I pay off the house (end of this year or the next). We are currently 10 years in on a 30-year mortgage, and while I have enough to do it now, I would not have much left over. Need to build some extra back up money first.

Watch for upcoming sales and specials. Nissan and Honda are merging. Wife purchased last vehicle, 2019 Nissan Rogue at 0% interest. It just hit 13K miles. You read that correctly. Also own a 2013 Nissan Frontier with 32K. Great vehicles.

 

[vhcat70]

2-3" light fluffy snow so far this evening. Blew the driveway off with the leaf blower. Worked fine.

 

[UK82]

Tough finish for Texas before half. Penalties are keeping them in the game.

 

[UK82]

Absolute disaster for Texas in the final minutes. Damn. OSU vs. Notre Dame in the championship game. I officially have no interest.

 

[AustinTXCat]

Meh, Horns gave 'em all they could. Good game. Lotsa sad faces on the 40 Acres tonight.

 

[AustinTXCat]

Good morning from ATX. Currently 32°F, clear and sunny. Light wind from the south. Today's high expected around 56°F.

Game tonight at 7:30 CT. Cats visit other Bulldogs down in Starkville. Go Big Blue!

Wishing y'all an enjoyable Saturday.

 

[MdWIldcat55]

Good morning folks.

Cats could use a big win today. Here's hoping. But Starkville is always a tough place to play, and this MSU team seems to be the exact type that Kentucky struggles with.

NFL playoffs start today. The college season is ending with a thud. If someone had asked me in late August to name the National Championship game that would make me sick to my stomach, I would absolutely have come up with Notre Dame versus Ohio State.

We got four inches of snow overnight, which I didn't expect. Headed out for my long run of the week but about halfway through I gave it up. I was running through snow laid over a sheet of ice and after my tenth near fall that was enough. At 69, with one hip surgery behind me, I'm not sure I need to be falling on my ass more than absolutely necessary.

You all have a good day.

 

[BBUK]

Good morning all,

Just rousing.... Me and the BB have a day planned. One is getting our office cleaned.....

Go CATS!!!

 

[BBUK]

Good morning folks.

Cats could use a big win today. Here's hoping. But Starkville is always a tough place to play, and this MSU team seems to be the exact type that Kentucky struggles with.

NFL playoffs start today. The college season is ending with a thud. If someone had asked me in late August to name the National Championship game that would make me sick to my stomach, I would absolutely have come up with Notre Dame versus Ohio State.

We got four inches of snow overnight, which I didn't expect. Headed out for my long run of the week but about halfway through I gave it up. I was running through snow laid over a sheet of ice and after my tenth near fall that was enough. At 69, with one hip surgery behind me, I'm not sure I need to be falling on my ass more than absolutely necessary.

You all have a good day.

Wow MdW,

Just looked at my ring camera. Looks like about a half inch for us. Stuck on our car but I could see the sidewalks and roads. Be careful.

I have an exercise regiment that includes stretches and push ups but I have not been at all pushing myself. I just started a more regimented stretching and calisthenics with a couple aerobics moves. I realized I needed more.

Just walking "ain't" making it Been feeling more aches and pains for a couple weeks now. That is concerning too Me at 63 listening to you all has helped me push more. Take care...

 

[warrior-cat]

IT'S GA...SSHHHH. MAYBE WE CAN SNEAK UP ON THESE GUYS SO...

 

[warrior-cat]

Went to help test some students last night and wound up sparring with one of the adults going for his green belt with brown tip. He was a 31-year-old SSG in the army and we did not have enough adults to spar without me getting in the mix. He fought 9 people for 3 minutes each before we did 2 on 1, 3 on 1, 4 on 1, and 5 on 1. When he got up to 4 and 5 on 1 is when I joined in. Made sure he was tired so I could look good. along with other students we did have 5 other black belts to fight him before I got involved. Felt good getting in some sparring since I have not sparred much lately.

 

[warrior-cat]

Took the monster out for a walk after my (light) workout this morning. She is just loving the snow and takes longer walks. Pictured below are her footprints in the snow with the front of one of my boots for scale.

 

[berniecarbo]

Went to help test some students last night and wound up sparring with one of the adults going for his green belt with brown tip. He was a 31-year-old SSG in the army and we did not have enough adults to spar without me getting in the mix. He fought 9 people for 3 minutes each before we did 2 on 1, 3 on 1, 4 on 1, and 5 on 1. When he got up to 4 and 5 on 1 is when I joined in. Made sure he was tired so I could look good. along with other students we did have 5 other black belts to fight him before I got involved. Felt good getting in a sparring since I have not sparred much lately.

I think I told you before I had some training while in the military, but I didn't take it seriously enough and never followed up on it afterwards. As a civilian, I had a buddy who trained on the full contact stuff. I put on the protective gear and let him do some of his kicks. He probably only weighed 150 pounds, but he kicked like a mule and could easily kick you in the face if he wanted. He went to a party with a motorcycle gang and they put on boxing gloves. He beat everyone who would fight him. I was about 170 pounds and wouldn't have wanted to fight him.

 

[warrior-cat]

The monster in last year's only snow.

 

[BBUK]

Took the monster out for a walk after my (light) workout this morning. She is just loving the snow and takes longer walks. Pictured below are her footprints in the snow with the front of one of my boots for scale.

Glad it 's you feeding that one.

 

[BBUK]

The monster in last year's only snow.

I know Dog speak! Build that &^@#$&!%#&* Fire da_ mit!!!