A THANKSGIVING TO REMEMBER

[Taylor Larimore]

Bogleheads:

Thanksgiving has a special meaning for Bogleheads. It is how we first met Jack Bogle in person. You can read about it in this wiki article by Mel Lindauer:

A THANKSGIVING TO REMEMBER

Miami Herald article

Best wishes.
Taylor

[abuss368]

Hi Taylor,

What a wonderful story!

Enjoy the holiday with your family and friends!

Best.

[LadyGeek]

Hi Taylor,

Happy Thanksgiving!

I hope you and Pat have an enjoyable holiday.

[jah]

Happy Thanksgiving to all!

I am thankful for finding this site and for the advice I received here.

Now if only the turkeys could be thankful for this holiday...

Jay

[Padlin]

Thanks Taylor, first time I've read the story.

[grok87]

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!

[pennstater2005]

Happy Thanksgiving Bogleheads!

[goalie]

Because of the Vanguard Diehards and Bogleheads sites, I have gone from a 33 year old debt laden truck driver, with no savings or investments in 1998. To a 47 year old, stressed out middle management type with a comfortable six digit portfolio, an emergency fund and no debt except a small mortgage and a 0% car loan. I see no reason that I can't make seven digits by my mid to late 60's.

I remember reading about the first reunion as it was happening. I have used career and investing advice to put my family in a better position than most of the people that I know. I now lead a small group at work spreading Jack's word, hoping some will embrace at least some of his teachings. Have a great holiday and thank you very much to the few who do so much at this site. Chip

[barber]

Thanks to all who contribute so much this site and to those that are serving or have served our country.

[Beagler]

Because of the Vanguard Diehards and Bogleheads sites, I have gone from a 33 year old debt laden truck driver, with no savings or investments in 1998. To a 47 year old, stressed out middle management type with a comfortable six digit portfolio, an emergency fund and no debt except a small mortgage and a 0% car loan. I see no reason that I can't make seven digits by my mid to late 60's.

I remember reading about the first reunion as it was happening. I have used career and investing advice to put my family in a better position than most of the people that I know. I now lead a small group at work spreading Jack's word, hoping some will embrace at least some of his teachings. Have a great holiday and thank you very much to the few who do so much at this site. Chip

Continued success to you! Happy Thanksgiving.

[gailcox]

Hi Taylor,

I'll never grow tired of reading Mel's story and how the Bogleheads group came to be! I feel very fortunate and blessed to have come across your name on the Morningstar board in 1999 and even more fortunate to have attended the very first "Diehards" reunion at your and Pat's condo in Miami. What wonderful memories from all the reunions I have been able to attend! I'm thankful to have embraced Jack Bogle's philosophy of simple, low cost investing and to have been able to share the knowledge with family and friends. Happy Thanksgiving to Pat and Taylor and to all the Bogleheads!
gail cox

[Taylor Larimore]

Dear Gail:

Pat and I thank you for your post with its wonderful memories. Please accept our best wishes for you and your family to enjoy a very

Happy Thanksgiving!

Taylor

[Rob5TCP]

I can add but one more vote to the chorus above.
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone and to especially to Taylor and my fellow Bogleheads.
This has been a not so easy learning experience.
Looking forward to seeing you in December Taylor.


Rob

[Taylor Larimore]

Bogleheads:

This is a reminder of our Southeast Florida Boglehead Meeting on December 9th.

viewtopic.php?f=9&t=105397&p=1530675#p1530675

Best wishes.
Taylor

[ofcmetz]

Thanks for sharing that story.

Happy Thanksgiving from Louisiana to all the Bogleheads.

[Mel Lindauer]

Hi Taylor,

I'll never grow tired of reading Mel's story and how the Bogleheads group came to be! I feel very fortunate and blessed to have come across your name on the Morningstar board in 1999 and even more fortunate to have attended the very first "Diehards" reunion at your and Pat's condo in Miami. What wonderful memories from all the reunions I have been able to attend! I'm thankful to have embraced Jack Bogle's philosophy of simple, low cost investing and to have been able to share the knowledge with family and friends. Happy Thanksgiving to Pat and Taylor and to all the Bogleheads!
gail cox

Happy Thanksgiving, Gail. You've come a long way, baby! Since those early days, you've become a vital part my Bogleheads Conference preparation "All-Star Team". Thanks for all you've done and continue to do for the Bogleheads community.

[Taylor Larimore]

Bogleheads:

At our family Thanksgiving dinner Pat, asked each of us to tell what we are thankful for.

It was probably the easiest question we were ever asked. A few replies:

Being born American.
Born with good health.
Being raised with loving parents.
The opportunity for a good education.
Never cold or hungry.
We all care about the less-fortunate.
No lawbreakers in the family.
Wonderful friends.
Good jobs and hobbies (needlepoint, helping investors, sailing, travel, woodworking, kung fu, etc.)
Jack Bogle and Vanguard.

I am glad we have this special day to appreciate the many things we should be thankful for.

Best wishes.
Taylor

[Mel Lindauer]

Bogleheads:

At our family Thanksgiving dinner Pat, asked each of us to tell what we are thankful for.

It was probably the easiest question we were ever asked. A few replies:

Being born American.
Born with good health.
Being raised with loving parents.
The opportunity for a good education.
Never cold or hungry.
We all care about the less-fortunate.
No lawbreakers in the family.
Wonderful friends.
Good jobs and hobbies (needlepoint, helping investors, sailing, travel, woodworking, kung fu, etc.)
Jack Bogle and Vanguard.

I am glad we have this special day to appreciate the many things we should be thankful for.

Best wishes.
Taylor

Even though I wasn't with you for Thanksgiving, Taylor, if I had been I would have replied that I'm thankful for our long-time friendship. We've worked together for many years to help create this wonderful Bogleheads community that will live long after us. Together, I think we've made a difference and that should make us both very happy and proud.

This Marine salutes his paratrooper friend.

[Taylor Larimore]

Thank you, Mel:

It has been a labor-of-love working together with you and the Bogleheads to spread the word and help other investors in Mr. Bogle's crusade:

"To give ordinary investors a fair shake."

Best wishes
Taylor