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[tommc23]

4 hours ago, fozcycle said:

Today we are celebrating our 26th anniversary……..taking SWMBO to her favorite restaurant in Lakeland, FL….Harry’s New Orleans style seafood.   It’s mine as well.

Congrats Fox

3 hours ago, MattF said:

That would be a platypus. And only the males have venom.

I thought it was funnier not calling them by their name

[MattF]

19 hours ago, fozcycle said:

Today we are celebrating our 26th anniversary……..taking SWMBO to her favorite restaurant in Lakeland, FL….Harry’s New Orleans style seafood.   It’s mine as well.

Happy Anniversary @fozcycle

[tony@CIC]

On 7/6/2022 at 7:29 AM, hohjoe said:

Talk to your doctor. The Epipen is prescribed, so you would need doctor involvement anyway.

 

And not only is it very expensive but also with a limited shelf life. My wife used to carry one all the time. 

[Kenny B]

21 hours ago, fozcycle said:

Today we are celebrating our 26th anniversary……..taking SWMBO to her favorite restaurant in Lakeland, FL….Harry’s New Orleans style seafood.   It’s mine as well.

Congratulations!!  Happy Anniversary to you and Mrs Foz!!  

It sure is nice of you to like SWMBO's favorite restaurant; makes life much more enjoyable!!  

[tony@CIC]

On 7/6/2022 at 11:33 AM, fozcycle said:

Today we are celebrating our 26th anniversary……..taking SWMBO to her favorite restaurant in Lakeland, FL….Harry’s New Orleans style seafood.   It’s mine as well.

A belated happy anniversary! Hope you had a great meal at Harry's 

[Tom the Golf Nut]

My wife and children (19 and 20 years old) really want to move. I know I need to consider downsizing because I have to much to maintain as I get older. The amount my real estate friend says I should get for it makes it a no brainer. But I have a great place, great views, and a low cost of living area. 

But here is the kicker. My wife is researching homes and distances to golf courses and country clubs. I believe after 25 years she is fully trained. She really wants to move closer to her sister down near Oak Island in NC. She knows how to get me interested.. My only requirement is I need to be 45 minutes from an airport for work. I want an acre of property so I can put in an outbuilding (work shop, man cave, golf sim and stuff). 

I guess the purging will start soon. 

[hohjoe]

23 hours ago, Tom the Golf Nut said:

My wife and children (19 and 20 years old) really want to move. I know I need to consider downsizing because I have to much to maintain as I get older. The amount my real estate friend says I should get for it makes it a no brainer. But I have a great place, great views, and a low cost of living area. 

But here is the kicker. My wife is researching homes and distances to golf courses and country clubs. I believe after 25 years she is fully trained. She really wants to move closer to her sister down near Oak Island in NC. She knows how to get me interested.. My only requirement is I need to be 45 minutes from an airport for work. I want an acre of property so I can put in an outbuilding (work shop, man cave, golf sim and stuff). 

I guess the purging will start soon. 

I retired at the end of 2020 and my wife, and I moved into a smaller place to be near my daughter, son-in-law, and grandkids. I’m not on a golf course, but close to one and I’m a mere 829 steps away the family. I’m in a smaller house with a workshop in the back for woodturning, my other hobby.

 

Moving required downsizing after being in a place for 20+ years and it was tough. It was for me anyway. I went through what I had and separated what I had to keep, then went through what I had to keep two or three times until I had less and less stuff. I still miss some things, power tools mainly, but I can’t say I miss much.

 

Best of luck downsizing, it’s a tough task, but sounds like it will be worth it.

[fixyurdivot]

On 7/8/2022 at 2:21 PM, Tom the Golf Nut said:

My wife and children (19 and 20 years old) really want to move. I know I need to consider downsizing because I have to much to maintain as I get older. The amount my real estate friend says I should get for it makes it a no brainer. But I have a great place, great views, and a low cost of living area. 

But here is the kicker. My wife is researching homes and distances to golf courses and country clubs. I believe after 25 years she is fully trained. She really wants to move closer to her sister down near Oak Island in NC. She knows how to get me interested.. My only requirement is I need to be 45 minutes from an airport for work. I want an acre of property so I can put in an outbuilding (work shop, man cave, golf sim and stuff). 

I guess the purging will start soon. 

After all that work you put into your inside and outside practice areas.... oh the horror of it all .  I'm in the same boat Tom.  After retiring, we left the rat race and congestion of Puget Sound and moved to rural MT.  Now after 6 years here and having spent almost 1/2 the year in AZ, she'd like to be closer to conveniences.  

We currently are in contract for a home in Sun City Grand and I'm heading down this coming week for the home inspection.  The place here is WAY too big and has WAY too many moving parts for a seasonal place, so it will go on the market once the AZ home closes.... and yet another purging exercise will commence .

Good luck on whatever you and the family (your wife ) decides.

[fixyurdivot]

On 7/6/2022 at 8:06 AM, MattWillGolf said:

Australia, the country with the most flora and fauna to kill you horribly. 

AZ isn't far behind. It seems almost everything has stingers, stickers or fangs... some more than one .

[Tom the Golf Nut]

2 minutes ago, fixyurdivot said:

After all that work you put into your inside and outside practice areas.... oh the horror of it all .  I'm in the same boat Tom.  After retiring, we left the rat race and congestion of Puget Sound and moved to rural MT.  Now after 6 years here and having spent almost 1/2 the year in AZ, she'd like to be closer to conveniences.  

We currently are in contract for a home in Sun City Grand and I'm heading down this coming week for the home inspection.  The place here is WAY too big and has WAY too many moving parts for a seasonal place, so it will go on the market once the AZ home closes.... and yet another purging exercise will commence .

Good luck on whatever you and the family (your wife ) decides.

Whatever the outcome is, will be fine. Besides every time I moved the practice area got bigger and better. Here's to dreaming bigger! Let the research begin. 

[fixyurdivot]

1 minute ago, Tom the Golf Nut said:

Whatever the outcome is, will be fine. Besides every time I moved the practice area got bigger and better. Here's to dreaming bigger! Let the research begin. 

I'm trading walking to fly-fishing for golf cart rides from the house to one of four courses on property.  A little hard on the fishing side of the deal but there are a number of rivers in northern AZ and southern CO that I've never fished and want to.  

[Kenny B]

2 hours ago, fixyurdivot said:

I'm trading walking to fly-fishing for golf cart rides from the house to one of four courses on property.  A little hard on the fishing side of the deal but there are a number of rivers in northern AZ and southern CO that I've never fished and want to.  

Sounds like we will be seeing you in January!!  Martha's brother lives in Surprise... now we have a foursome!

[tommc23]

Not going to post what I wanted to as it was leaning toward the political spectrum so I’ll just saw that hippies are annoying. Sorry if you are one

[fixyurdivot]

11 hours ago, Kenny B said:

Sounds like we will be seeing you in January!!  Martha's brother lives in Surprise... now we have a foursome!

Odds are favorable as this home dosen't have a 2 years into a 25 year solar lease, placed on a roof that needs underlayment replacement... ready, fire, aim .  What I've learned is that if you go solar, the best option is wholly owned and installed on a new roof. 

I played golf the spring with a guy in Bozeman who did installs and service of solar systems in CA.  He said the whole "leased solar, no cost maintenance" is grossly over-marketed in value.  The systems are generally very maintenance free, and the biggest maintenance requirement is keeping panels clean and free of bird roosting (and pooping)... which isn't covered.  

[Rickp]

Five weeks since my knee replacement. So far not too bad, Walker and Cane both gone to garage for another time.  
PT has been rigorous but necessary.  Have some pain on right side (outside) of knee but I’m believing that will go away in a few weeks.  
Hoping to “chip & putt” by July 24th.!!

[fixyurdivot]

2 hours ago, Rickp said:

Five weeks since my knee replacement. So far not too bad, Walker and Cane both gone to garage for another time.  
PT has been rigorous but necessary.  Have some pain on right side (outside) of knee but I’m believing that will go away in a few weeks.  
Hoping to “chip & putt” by July 24th.!!

Great to hear Rick! Man, we're all blessed to be living in an era of medical technology that affords these amazing successful hip and knee replacements. The number of folks I've run into who have had these, and how quick they are back out enjoying things in life that were becoming limited and no fun, is amazing.

 

[Rickp]

33 minutes ago, fixyurdivot said:

Great to hear Rick! Man, we're all blessed to be living in an era of medical technology that affords these amazing successful hip and knee replacements. The number of folks I've run into who have had these, and how quick they are back out enjoying things in life that were becoming limited and no fun, is amazing.

 

Definitely!!  Down here with all the Seniors hips, knees & shoulder surgeries are everywhere.

 I’ve been driving the cart since last Wednesday with no problem.  Waiting on another week or 2 for car.  The thing is I can get/go anywhere in the cart we want. I took a walk earlier today and one of my neighbors couldn’t believe I was walking around with minimal problems.  

[chisag]

14 hours ago, tommc23 said:

Not going to post what I wanted to as it was leaning toward the political spectrum so I’ll just saw that hippies are annoying. Sorry if you are one

 

... One of the most disappointing aspects of 2022 is how many lump things into being "political" when they are not. By definition:

"relating to the government or the public affairs of a country".

"relating to the ideas or strategies of a particular party or group in politics." 
 

... That is a narrow spectrum. You spend your life helping others Tom, so whether you like it or not you are a hippie to some degree.   And I take no offense as a lifelong hippie and respect your annoyance, because being a hippie means understanding everyone is different and accepting others opinions or lifestyle is the cornerstone of the hippie philosophy and the only way a free society can exist. People are forced to think alike in China and Russia and doubt many are happy about it. I was playing golf with a self proclaimed "patriot" wearing a familiar red hat that insisted on making comments I just wasn't interested in listening to all round long. Talk about annoying. We ran across a woman on an old rusty bike that was obviously homeless in dirty clothes that she probably lived in, taking tin cans out of the trash cans while mumbling to herself. I gave her a $10 bill and she smiled and thanked me and went on her way to the next trash can. I have also given money to a homeless person that spit on me and felt how awful their life must be. But this guy just went off, furious about how I was making things worse, she should get a job, there are places she can get help if she is indeed suffering a mental illness which he doubts and she had no business on a golf course where paying/working people are trying to play a game. I was dumbfounded how another human didn't want another human being obviously suffering to have access to a meal or basic shelter. Especially since she was at least trying to earn some cash and not pan handling. 

... So while there are extremes on both ends of the hippie spectrum, acceptance of others is paramount to that lifestyle. And please do not lump real hippies in with the current intolerant "woke" individuals or extreme "patriots" that demand others think exactly the way they think.  I am sure you have heard a lot of hippie music form the 70's that was mostly some form of the Youngbloods Get Together that I just heard driving home from the course yesterday:

… Come on, people now
Smile on your brother
Everybody get together
Try to love one another right now

[tommc23]

3 hours ago, chisag said:

 

... One of the most disappointing aspects of 2022 is how many lump things into being "political" when they are not. By definition:

"relating to the government or the public affairs of a country".

"relating to the ideas or strategies of a particular party or group in politics." 
 

... That is a narrow spectrum. You spend your life helping others Tom, so whether you like it or not you are a hippie to some degree.   And I take no offense as a lifelong hippie and respect your annoyance, because being a hippie means understanding everyone is different and accepting others opinions or lifestyle is the cornerstone of the hippie philosophy and the only way a free society can exist. People are forced to think alike in China and Russia and doubt many are happy about it. I was playing golf with a self proclaimed "patriot" wearing a familiar red hat that insisted on making comments I just wasn't interested in listening to all round long. Talk about annoying. We ran across a woman on an old rusty bike that was obviously homeless in dirty clothes that she probably lived in, taking tin cans out of the trash cans while mumbling to herself. I gave her a $10 bill and she smiled and thanked me and went on her way to the next trash can. I have also given money to a homeless person that spit on me and felt how awful their life must be. But this guy just went off, furious about how I was making things worse, she should get a job, there are places she can get help if she is indeed suffering a mental illness which he doubts and she had no business on a golf course where paying/working people are trying to play a game. I was dumbfounded how another human didn't want another human being obviously suffering to have access to a meal or basic shelter. Especially since she was at least trying to earn some cash and not pan handling. 

... So while there are extremes on both ends of the hippie spectrum, acceptance of others is paramount to that lifestyle. And please do not lump real hippies in with the current intolerant "woke" individuals or extreme "patriots" that demand others think exactly the way they think.  I am sure you have heard a lot of hippie music form the 70's that was mostly some form of the Youngbloods Get Together that I just heard driving home from the course yesterday:

… Come on, people now
Smile on your brother
Everybody get together
Try to love one another right now

The problem being is when someone calls the cops on me for animal rights it’s definitely a hippie who did so

[Rickp]

12 minutes ago, tommc23 said:

The problem being is when someone calls the cops on me for animal rights it’s definitely a hippie who did so

Don’t know about a Hippie but definitely an A$$h@1$.