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Happy Birthday Mr. Bogle, I hope you have a wonderful day, and all your birthday wishes come true. If the, Boglettes; Gail, Pat, Marlene L., Elke, Linda, Sherrie, Patty, Lynn C, Claudia, Normsie, Lily, Debra, Rose, Marlene, Kathy, and I were there, you know we'd all have fun singing to you once aga...

Dear All, Unfortunately, Saturday's meeting on 3/16/13, with Larry Swedroe has been cancelled due people wanting a speaker, to speak in person. I thought the world of Skype would open up a world of possibilities for us in that we could have people share their wisdom with us even if they are not in t...

Hey Harold, With over 2,700 posts here, you already know Rick is a, 'Rock Star.' 8-) I see you are from S.F. Will you be at the meeting? Or reliving the sixties with your special copies of, "Tiger Beat," featuring the Rolling Stones, Doors, Buffalo Springfield, and Steppenwolf, on March 1...

Hi shawcroft, Yes, I do too! =) Dear Taylor, Yes, I remember this from the panel of experts at our, Bogleheads National Reunions. Rick has been on several panels through the years, and always answers questions, "without skipping a beat." Just like you. 8-) Hi Twist and FoolStreet (and oth...

Dear All, If someone else wants to set up a group meeting, on Wednesday, March 13, 2013, (as I will be at work) Rick Ferri, CFA, will make himself available at about 4:00 p.m., for an hour or so, at/near the San Francisco Airport-(SFO). Let me know, at: Kathleenr88@aol.com and I can start a list of ...

Hi Eric,

How nice to, 'see' you! I hope you had a wonderful Valentine's Day with your sweet bride. =)

Hi Jeri,

Yes, Liz Taylor's jewelry was breathtaking! 8)

SF/Bay Area Diehards Meeting - Saturday, March 16 2013 Dear All: I would like to announce the information about our next meeting; the second of 2013: Guest Speaker : via, ”Skype”: Mr. Larry Swedroe Those who have laptop computers/ipads/tablets please bring them. =) When: Saturday, March 16, 2013 Fro...

Dear All, It was nice to see familiar faces and meet many new people today, Friday, 2/15/13. We had a very nice meeting today with eighteen members present. We met at the Old Spaghetti Factory, in San Jose, CA from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. First we introduced ourselves, then ordered our lunches, and then o...

Hi Balance,

Thank you for posting. Well, Happy Birthday to your father!
Yes, you will have to join us next time. I will post what we discussed at our meeting, later tonight.

Thank you Taylor, 2b2, and Mel,

It is so nice to hear from you.

Happy Valentine's Day to all. To Mr. Bogle, A Haiku for you: Character, great man Wisdom-vast, freely given Friendship-precious gift Thank you to Taylor and Mel who started our forum-We love you! And thank you to all who contribute of their time and knowledge, and computer expertise to keep our sit...

Hi Roozbeh,

Thank you, will you be attending?

Happy Birthday Taylor, I'm sorry I'm late to the party. I hope you had a wonderful birthday. Thank you for your friendship and guidance through the years. You are a great man, and we are fortunate to have the benefit of your wisdom through your many posts, and books. Thank you isn't enough to say, ...

Thanks SAM,

for your suggestion, which I took.

Dear All, Please RSVP by February 12, 2013, to: Kathleenr88@aol.com We will be having our first meeting of the San Francisco/Bay Area/San Jose Chapters 5 & 9 of the Vanguard Diehards/Bogleheads of 2013, in February. When: Friday, February 15, 2013, from 1:00 pm - 3:00 p.m. Where : The Old Spagh...

"Aversion Therapy"

Every time you see the cat start to claw, or come upon it actively clawing furniture, have your squirt gun at the ready. Most of them hate water and this will shock them into not doing that again, lest they be squirted until they learn their lesson.

Good luck.

The most intense movie scenes that have stayed with me over the years. 1.) What happens to Clint Eastwood's character at the end in, "The Beguiled." This movie was made long before, "Misery." 2.) The black and white still photography during the ending scene of the original, &quo...

Thanks for asking,

No, Bogleheads don't have less fun. We have more fun. We just are on the faster track than most when it comes to investing, which affords us the fun things we like to buy.

And believe me, This is fun:

http://images.gtcarlot.com/pictures/11369225.jpg

Thank you Mitchell777, for posting this wonderful article about Mr. Bogle. It was interesting to read about his early jobs, and his feelings about the growth of Vanguard, and how many employees there are now. The first time I met Mr. Bogle was in June 2001, during BH 2. At that time, Vanguard was s...

Happy New Year Taylor,

Thank you for yet another opportunity to give my forecasting skills another try. My best guess is:

1554.56

Hi Taylor, Holding fast in 147th place here. Thank you for the update. I'll look forward to the closing bell on Monday to see if my crystal ball is spot on this year. You know the market can move when it is going to. I always strap myself in for whenever the wild ride happens! Anyway, Congratulatio...

Hi kerry75, What a great conversation you've started here. I believe that, "common courtesy," and "common sense," go hand in hand, and unfortunately both have become less common. I'm like you, in that when someone is kind enough to invite me over for supper, (or breakfast, brunc...

Hi retiredjg and nisiprius,

Thank you for watching and letting me know you liked it. We all need a good laugh now and then. =)

Dear Taylor,

How nice to, "see," you. Thank you. I hope you, Pat, and your family have a wonderful Christmas and happiness and good health in 2013.

With best wishes to you always,
Kathleen

You have to see this to believe it. Make sure to watch to the very end. Very funny.

Investment of time, energy, work, and thinking, in action:


http://www.upworthy.com/2-monkeys-were-paid-unequally-see-what-happens-next?c=upw4

Hi bluetrekrider, You wrote, " Beautiful car; congratulations! I'm thinking of doing something similar - money earned and saved is for enjoying!" Thank you for your words of support. Yes, after you have all your other goals out of the way; children's college education fund, retirement fun...

Hi Fallible, Thank you for sharing your very funny corvette story. 8-) I grew up in CA, so there is a, "car culture" kind of thing that goes on here. If you saw the old movie, "American Graffiti," this explains it very well. I've been to many car shows, but my favorites are the ...

Thank you for asking, Bogledude I finally purchased my dream car on October 6, 2012. It is a 2009 Chevy Corvette Convertible. I paid cash, after saving for about twelve years. I always wanted to do that! 8-) It had 16,327 miles. I got a great deal of $36,500.00 I also purchased the extra warranty. ...

Yes, I would like to purchase several Boglehead t-shirts when they become available @ $20.00 each + $5.00 for the forum. Thank you for the, "reality check." And of course," overpriced," is a relative term. When you believe in something strongly enough, you tend to be happy to get...

Thank you Ice-9,

I love this design too, along with JJ!

So perhaps a white t-shirt with Mr. Bogle's image on the front, and HMS BOGLEHEAD on the back with, "Stay The Course," - Jack Bogle, Founder, The Vanguard Group.

Hi woof755 & Alex, Thank you for the definition. To All, Thank you for your input. I think we are making progress in our design. 8-) Hopefully, we will get more suggestions that aren't jokes, as I'm sure I'm not the only one who would really like to see this happen. During this conversation, a ...

Thank you Pacific for your vote. 8-) Alex, I don't get it. ---> "VFINX pwning actively managed large cap blend funds since 1976" VFINX is NOT actively managed. That was the point. Mr. Bogle made this INDEX fund available to the small investor, and it follows the S & P 500 Index, there...

Back View: Boglehead T-shirt edit. Katie helped me. Actually she did it all!

Wonderful, You guys are doing great! Hi Frugal Investor You're welcome. Yes, I like your suggestion very much. If we were on Facebook, I'd hit the, 'like," button for sure. Hi Kashi, I love how you put the T-shirt up to help with us visualize, as we design our Bogleheads shirt. I know you guys...

Hi camper, You wrote, "Thanks for getting the ball to finally roll." ---> You're welcome. "That would be one busy T-shirt." --> Yes, it would. Thank you for pointing this out. I wouldn't mind buying one with a simple design. Something like what I see on the header of the page on...

Hi FrugalInvestor,

Thank you for letting me know. Link is working now.

Hi All, Let's get the ball rolling! There has been much interest in having Bogleheads t-shirts being made available for purchase/fund raising for our site. Here is something I came up with, but by no means is "the end-all." Please lets get together here at our site and brainstorm about wha...

Dear Jack, It was wonderful to see you again at BH XI and give you a hug, and get a photo taken with you. (Thanks Mike N. =) ) Thank you for being there for us in person, and also sharing your wisdom in your books, speeches, and videotapes. It makes me feel very safe to be able to watch you wheneve...

Hi Alisa, Thank you for posting your insights too. I'm so glad you were able to attend your first Bogleheads meeting. Im sure it won't be the last! =) To JustinR, You wrote," Could you elaborate on why the Vanguard offices were so disappointing? What do you mean by institutionalized? I thought...

To tiresias,

I don't know when nor where Dr. Davis' speech will be posted, but I'm anxiously awaiting the transcript/video also! I mean wow!

Thanks pkcrafter for asking. "Invest in the stock market as opposed to betting on the stock market." "Don't try to time the market." "The stock market is a roller coaster, so strap yourself in for the wild ride, and remember why you bought the ticket when you hit bottom.&qu...

Thank you Dr. Rich,

for videographing, and providing links to these wonderful interviews, and Fireside Chats. Photos are nice, but it is wonderful to hear the voices too.

Hi Christian, It was so nice to meet you and, "see," you again here at our forum. I'm so glad you posted. Thank you for writing, " The delight of reliving those three days through your diary made the experience even better." I added a little more to the diary, as I've had a few ...

Hi Everyone, I would have written back sooner, but I was at school teaching, and just now finished correcting exams I gave in both my classes. The students love to know how well they did ASAP, so I always have their scores ready by the next class meeting. =) Hi Victoria, Thank you for your clarific...

Hi Dale, Thank you. It was so nice to see, and visit with you during our time to volunteer, and at breakfast. It sure felt good to be back with my Boglehead family! One can never have too many hugs. =) Yes, Christian had Mr. Bogle, and everyone laughing with her comment. That was a good one! For su...

Dear ofcmetz, Thank you for your kind words, and letting me know you enjoyed reading my post. I like to write everything down because, at the time you think you'll never forget, but then after a few months you do tend to forget the small details. Thank you chaz, for your nice sentiments. Hi Gail, I...

Yes, thank you so much Gail Cox, Paul & Linda Globerson, Marlene Lindauer, Ed & Patti Rager, and Mel & Kathy Turner. It was a wonderful reunion as always, as you all do a great job with the largest to the smallest of details. It was great to see you all again, and meet some new folks too.

I arrived at the hotel at about 9:00 p.m. a night before the Bogleheads 11th Reunion began on Tuesday, October 16, 2012. While checking in, the first person I saw was Mel T. We said hello, and both agreed that we couldn’t wait until the next day. I asked how his wife Kathie was and if she was attend...

Dear Rob5TCP, Lady Geek, chaz, Sam I Am, & FabLab Hi Rob5TCP, You’re welcome. I hope you are able to attend BH 12, 13, AND 14! It really is a fun time for all. Thank you so much LadyGeek, for, “Taking care of business,” and including my BH 11 photos in the wiki, and for keeping our site here ru...

Hi All,

Here is a link to a few BH 11 photos I took:

http://s1295.photobucket.com/albums/b625/kathleenryan1/

What a wonderful time we had. =)