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I'd spend more than $10MM the first year anyways, so I'd have to take the cash option

My wife and I are on separate plans. Hers is free through her employer....mine has a normal monthly fee. Should something happen, deductibles, visits, etc. are similar.

What do your parents say about it?

I dearly love my folks, but once I was out of the house...I was out of the house. No way I was moving back in. It would have infringed on both our freedoms.

My mom and I speak about her financial picture once or twice a year. I don't know exact dollar amounts, account numbers, or passwords, but I do have a good grasp on what is and isn't there. She knows my brother and I aren't greedy so we'd never ask for a loan or expect a pay day.

I spent enough so that we're never upgrading, but I didn't break the bank either. We're both comfortable with the purchase. Luckily, my wife is the kind of person that would love me no matter what ring I gave her. I've got a few buddies who aren't so fortunate.

Not the cheapest (and I've stayed at some cheap places in Vegas) but The Cosmopolitan was really, really nice.....enough so that I didn't mind spending a little more.

I'd like receiving it as a gift, but I think the note about "selling it whenever they see fit" would be a nice add on.

I have to do a lot of range time before answering that question... More likely it would allow it to be in a vehicle with me. I probably will carry some times but I really need to find the right tool. Just realized how much the Kahr would cost and am not sure wife would give me permission. S Look in...

sounds like the first thing to look at is a finger print safe. I have the big turn the knob variety. I always thought my walther p22 would be a great ccw as it's comfortable and very small, though it is very finicky on ammo, so I'd prefer a bit more assurance that when the trigger was pulled it cyc...

A compact .22 pistol is effective and accurate. I would have no hesitation in one for concealed carry. Some will argue its stopping power but they are so accurate that a well-placed shot is all that's needed. A handgun is no good if you don't have it on you when needed. You'll find larger guns not ...

I do have little ones in the home so I'm really thinking about those issues. Do have a safe they could never access but neither could I if I needed to in a hurry. Will the stores let me shoot all those different kinds to get the feel or would I have to rent time on a trial? I do most of my shooting...

Interesting thread.

I tend to buy the frangrance free stuff...in liquid form for our front loader HE. It is usually pretty cheap, and I use about half of what is recommended. Works well for us, but I'm sure I could make some improvements.

The real question is just how long this thread will be allowed to run. It has absolutely nothing to do with investing. [OT comments removed by admin LadyGeek] But it has no place on Bogleheads, or does it? A firearm is a tool...nothing more. What's the difference in discussing the features and bene...

CCW is a very common term.

This thread contains information on safety, value, etc. No different than a thread concerning which car/watch/food/lawnmower/clothes to buy.

I'm sure we can all learn something by reading the replies, including myself.

Being in a similar situation about a year ago, we went with the 30 and pay larger sums towards the principal when we feel comfortable doing so.

I don't respond well when I feel as though someone is trying to take advantage of me. Sounds kinda like that in this case. As long as he has the basics, I don't see a need for you to provide any luxury items. My wife and I discuss this type of thing regarding our parents. Luckily, I don't think we'l...

So much of my life I've been a bird hunter, etc I really wonder/worry about a lack of manual safety when getting out of a holster, which kind of takes me in the direction of a ruger lc9 but I liked the feel of a springfield xd9 I tried yesterday. It has a compression safety feature in the palm, but...

Another thing to consider.....guns and ammo tend to be overpriced and in short supply right now. A lot of folks are price gouging so ask around to make sure you are getting a fair price. Also, don't be afraid to buy used. If you buy new, put 200 rounds through the gun before carrying it. This helps ...

I've tried a few, haha Right now I'm liking my Kahr CW9. My Glock G19 is fine for winter carry. I recently acquired a Ruger LCP 380 that is super easy and comfortable to carry. The Ruger is similar to the KelTec 32 listed above, which is another one I've owned. In the past I've carried a S&W 442...

Curious as to why your wife can't work?

Reminds me of my neighborhood. If you know your market, then you know your market. As long as the inspection comes back clean sounds like you found something you like and are also saving a few bucks.

Bingo. That's what I have....although I don't really like wearing a ring (love my wife...just not the jewelry) If you don't like wearing a ring, tungsten carbide is a strange choice - it's very dense. Titanium is very, very light in comparison, and might work better, I liked the weight in the begin...

Be careful mixing your metals. If you get a platinum band next to a gold one, the platinum band can eventually rub down the gold one. I don't know how long it would take, but it is a concern I would address before proceeding. If you're open to mixing metals, I would highly recommend palladium. It i...

Cobalt chrome, stainless steel, tungsten , titanium, and palladium are all hypoallergenic, silvery, durable, and much cheaper than gold/platinum. I would advise staying away from tungsten. I heard stories of issues with the metal as a ring, but thought I could make mine last. It lasted about 2 year...

Platinum stays the same color. White gold eventually starts to yellow as the rhodium coating wears off. It looks ok with other white gold so no big deal. If your engagement ring is white gold then pick the same for your band....otherwise they'll mismatch in a few years.

I'm 30....I finally learned that it really is worth it to spend the extra money on "good" beer. As for travel, sounds good (locally) as I prefer to see as much of America as I can while I'm young enough to hike/raft/camp/ski/hunt, you get the idea. I figure I can drink and eat my way throu...

Brown. Leather. Folds in half.

Those are my main criteria. My last few wallets have been on sale from Fossil. I go through one every 4-5 years or so.

One thing to consider that I just now thought of.... As a teenager, I got away with a lot more in a two story house than I would have in a one story house

For everyday slacks, I prefer flat. With suits, I like pleats. Don't like cuffed bottoms on any.

Two stories aren't bad, but if I had my choice it'd be a one story

Good to see you back. Congrats!

Cans packaged with food outside the US (but sold with food in them in the US) can have lead in the solder. Google for the info. Some also have linings in them (some of which contain BPA & I don't know what else). This thread seems a bit off topic & will likely get closed. Perhaps it is too ...

I don't recall seeing anyone heat food in a can. Can the OPs statement "yet I see folks do it all the time" really be true? Is this because the OP goes camping all the time? Even then, I've camped quite a lot and didn't heat food in the can. It seems that microwave ovens were the end of c...

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More research shows that most cans are actually made from steel these days.

My question remains...

Is it safe? I've always heard that it isn't, yet I see folks do it all the time.

From what I've researched it appears to be unsafe, though no one can tell me exactly why.

What say you?

Interesting.

Paper currency is made from cotton. You never know.

I'm only 30, but I'm very much enjoying this thread. As a kid, I loved visiting my retired grandparents. One set lived down the block, and one set lived 2 hours away on a small ranch. My retirement plans for my wife and me include: Time spent with kids/grandkids Time spent with dog/s Volunteering Ex...

Checked the manual. No mention of a break in period...


My "anecdotal" evidence must surely be flawed

I would go by the owners manual . My new Acura said something like 500 mi break-in. That was 12 years ago when i bought it. Any damage done will not show for many many miles... Dealers, like salesmen, will tell you anything that they think you want to hear. And make you feel good about it. investor...

I received a 2013 Ford Explorer as my new company vehicle in October. The employee at the Ford dealership told me to drive as I please.

9,500 miles later the car is continuing to run beautifully. I'm no mechanic, but I'd say don't woory about it.

2013 Ford Explorer... Company vehicle complete with free gas/insurance/maintenance.

Wife drives a paid for 2007 Jetta with less than 45k miles.

Yes, I know we're fortunate.

Good info above. Thanks for sharing.

They are beautiful and said to be excellent family dogs.

I wouldn't mind having one.

I bought and sold (and traded) many high end custom traditional longbows and recurvesover the last couple years. Montana Bows by Dan Toelke are worth their weight in gold as far as I'm concerned.

SurfCityBill wrote:At 30 I decided that the pleasure of over-indulging in libations was eclipsed by the pain of suffering thru a hangover. Hobby severely curtailed.

I was reading through this thread thinking the very same thing. Especially, after the Cotton Bowl last night

I was in your shoes not long ago. I'm 30, she's about to be 28. We've been married 1 1/2 years. We have joint accounts.

I understand the reasons for separate accounts,...especially in second marriages. In our case joint accounts made the most sense, and frankly, it makes us feel good.

chaz wrote:My Dyson works good on both carpet and tile.

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Great reminder

This has been a fun thread to read.

I can be picky about what I eat or drink, but I subscribe to the "when in Rome" theory as well as reminding myself that I should be thankful for a free meal.

We're headed back in August. Definitely going to spend some time at Dry Tortugas this go around