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Kentuckian here. Spent time in Derby City as well. A chemical engineer for one of the major distillers told me that the best bang for your buck is OLD FORRESTER.

PERSONALLY I am an Elijah Craig fan myself

Enjoy

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Well played, good sir

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SuperSaver wrote: ↑Thu Sep 18, 2014 8:55 pm Whos's buying, at what price, and how many shares???

Write it in stone: BABA will outperform VTI over next decade.

Six years in, this is aging nicely

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QQQ cannot swap for anything, because it is index and governed by rules of index structure. Its just the top 100 non-financial companies, by market cap, listed on Nasdaq. I was being facetious because TheTimeLord was implying that the Nifty Fifty is a fixed group of stocks and the Nasdaq 100 can ha...

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We know that with every global pandemic brings radical social and economical seismic changes. It's hard to argue against that we are now being ushered into another information industrial revolution. Consumer tastes are changing. How we work and learn are changing. Retail is dead. In the absence of a...

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Yes, we own instapot. But air fryer works great for:

Anything frozen from Trader Joes
Salmon
Roasted chickpeas
Brussel Sprouts
Chicken Wings
Reheating leftover pizza
Kale

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Wonder what all the nay-sayers think now about Tesla stock price.

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Yes, it is worth it.

Top 3 kitchen appliances:

1) Air Fryer
2) Vitamix
3) illy Espresso machine

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Can you really get a new Breguet Type XX for under $10k? I don't like buying other people's used stuff, so I'm only interested in new watches. Ugh, paying retail for any of these watches doesn't make sense to me. The markup is ridiculous... on an already ridiculously expensive watch! I'm all about ...

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I just tried a Zenith 42mm El Primero Chronomaster today at AD. It is, simply, a beautiful piece of timekeeping. A bit out of my price range. But if I had to pick a single nice watch, and trim my collection, this would be it.

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Yes. The Bottom was behind us weeks ago.

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GO FOR IT! Don't listen to the hordes of contrarians on here. Invest a small cash of Funny Money on DISNEY. I did. Understand that: 1) It may take years for you to be handsomely rewarded 2) Your returns may lag S&P500 returns over the next 12mo/3y/5y 3) Finding an EXIT price will be very hard. I...

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OP here... Looking back on this thread, Avoiding DVC in the era of COVID was the BEST financial decision I didn't make. I've been reviewing what's happened to DVC owners since WDW has been shut down indefinitely. Yes, could be a buying opportunity on the resale market, but it has at the same time ca...

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The new ILX Is the ideal size for a commuter car. It is the same size as a 2005 Honda accord. The new Honda Accord’s have really increased in length for the past decade. There’s really no reason for all that room in the backseat, and trunk for someone just going to work every day. The TLX is > $35,0...

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Lifelong Honda accord and Toyota Camry driver here. We usually keep our cars at least a decade. Looking to upgrade as we near mid life. Currently, debating fully loaded Honda accord versus the Acura ILX. Any happy owners on here? Having conventional engine with high mileage efficiency is key. Also d...

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... Bob Iger is a genius. Thought DIS was on ropes when everyone (myself included) was cutting cord when ESPN comprised 30% of their revenue. Just wish they would pay their employees better. Genius for what? Doesn't take a genius to come up with a streaming service offering in 2019... Iger took ess...

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Signed up along with 10 million other subscribers The content is simply Incredible. There’s a family-friendly Disney Friday night movie for the next 3 years for everyone. Great mix of Snow White/etc classics, and new titles: Pixar, Marvel, and yes- Star Wars For existing Hulu customers, you can bund...

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We're making a trip to Ft. Myers to see family in February and the thought of taking our youngest (5) to Disney came up since he hasn't been. The idea would be to drive up early and get there shortly after the park opens. Spend all day in Magic Kingdom, stay the night and fly home from Orlando the ...

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A couple thoughts: 1) Go midweek if possible, not weekends. The park is much less crowded during the week. 2) Get there the day before, check in to your hotel, and do the pool before hitting Disney Springs or the restaurant at your hotel for dinner. (Wilderness has a great pool with slide that my t...

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Thanks for thoughts I have 150,000 Bonvoy points from credit card offer I want to use I’m deciding between 1717 Broadway (Courtyard) or 148 East 48th Street (Residence Inn). Will look at non-Marriott hotels, but for Easter Week, rates are close to $400/night for 2 adults/2 kids (Total $1300-1400 for...

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Going to NYC with kids for first time during Spring Break 2020. Looking to stay close to Rockefeller Center/Central Park and a few blocks away from Times Square. Any suggestions? Our trip will include Major Highlights, so close to Subway station important too: - Battery Park/Statue of Liberty - MoMa...

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I would also put: University of Kentucky - Lexington KY Vanderbilt - Nashville TN University of Florida - Gainesville FL Davidson College - Charlotte NC suburbs Athens Ga routinely makes Top of List in numerous rankings. Just keep in mind that although RTP/Raleigh touts “world class healthcare”, thi...

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THANK ALL FOR EVERYONE'S REPLIES. we probably will pass on this. Here are my reasons after careful research and discussion with Family 1) We don't want to plan vacations 11 months out. And being locked into the date 2) The option for 7 month planning at other resorts is increasingly difficult 3) We ...

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I've been contemplating making a Disney Vacation Club purchase (It's not a timeshare!) Have spent ALOT of time researching the complicated system. I would love people's thoughts if they've purchased one My starting framework: 1) We would use it 5-6 days a year, with one trip annually 2) We live clo...

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I've been contemplating making a Disney Vacation Club purchase (It's not a timeshare!) Have spent ALOT of time researching the complicated system. I would love people's thoughts if they've purchased one My starting framework: 1) We would use it 5-6 days a year, with one trip annually 2) We live clos...

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THE SISTERS BROTHERS on Hulu

Nice western. Familiar tropes with refreshing ending. John C o’reilly great

Beautiful film locations

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I stayed at that Marriott Courtyard back in March. Super-friendly staff. But I was surprised how little was around, and how far from Harvard Square it was. Even the Whole Foods was not a pleasant walk. Granted, it was dark very early afternoon. But the money saved on a good rate was cancelled out by...

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THE BOYS on Amazon Prime is the best show I’ve seen since the end of GOT. Irreverent Satirical Like Deadpool on steroids I don’t even love superhero shows/movies all that much. Here’s a good review: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.radiotimes.com/news/on-demand/2019-07-31/the-boys-review-viciously-f...

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Paris - Incredible to believe that a place with so many pre-conceived notions and hype actually does live up to the hype. Loved walking along the city streets Maui - As above. Don't have to stay at expensive resorts. I loved reflecting that we were 3,000 miles from any land mass, completely isolated...

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Let's see how my prediction has fared nearly 5 years ago since BABA's IPO:

VTI: +44%
BABA: +70%

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Went camping this weekend. Some of the guys brought one of these along. Burns with NO SMOKE. Pricey, and they use fancy engineering design to justify price.

https://www.solostove.com/

Thoughts?

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Looking for non-hotel recommendations here. Will be celebrating major milestone soon, and looking for a memorable family trip for 4. Wife and I are in mid 40s. Kids will be 7 and 10 next summer. Where would you recommend for a relaxing vacation with some guided pursuits in our Great Out West? - Look...

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Hello, I am considering putting some assets into a iShares Short Treasury Bond ETF (SHV). My question is this: If I hold the shares long term (> 1 year), am I almost certainly guaranteed to at least earn back my principal? The website states "Average Yield to Maturity" is 2.36% I am assumi...

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I just received my over-priced iPhone XS... unbelievable upgrade from the iPhone 5s, which was pretty much damn unusable outside of WIFI areas. If you take family pics, the camera rivals a $700 Nikon for portraits. Stunning. My only regrets are: 1) Not upgrading sooner (3-4 years probably sweet spot...

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Just pre-ordered a new iPhone XS. This is reportedly Apple's "most breakable" phone.

Can't trust Amazon reviews anymore.
Can anyone recommend one that is durable, and under $40?

Usual suspects are: spigen, speck, otterbox, and incipio

Thanks

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Just purchased 2 iPhone XS from t-mobile this morning... $700 off one phone. Plus $250 in gift cards. Plus $50 activation fees waived. Including taxes, this comes out to under $600/each per phone. Unlimited data for 2 lines: $125 (including taxes) Unlimited data for 4 lines: $140 (plus another $125 ...

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I have a iPhone 5s, and plan to upgrade to the $999 iPhone XS this week. T-mobile is offering $700 back on Buy one/Get one (sorta) today. Plus a free line. Plus $150 off/line with corporate discount. I've waited 4 years for a new phone. Breaking the bank and getting the top-of-the-line XS will avera...

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I'm also thinking about trying out Illy's IperEspresso system. The trouble is finding a place to actually try the coffees. We have the Illy machine and I prefer the output to Nespresso. Plus the machine looks a little like ET. https://www.seattlecoffeegear.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/65...

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My favorite moderately priced Disney hotel is Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside, which has bus access to the parks and boat access to Disney Springs. My favorite Disney hotel that's one step up is Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge, which has bus access to the parks and great amenities for a 9 ye...

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Ditto. Would be interested in meeting locally.

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Wanted to add my 2cents on this. This post really got me thinking of high-quality watches. After extensive research, I weighed the multiple options: 1) Buying new from auth. dealer 2) Buying "gray" and new from online store (ie Jomashop) 3) Buying new with valid warranty from "trusted...

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We already own one. Edited original post

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We cut the cord years ago. Just pay for high-speed internet ($49.99/mo), plus Hulu ($12/mo). We also have an over-the-air antenna and receive free local HD channels. We've been happy with this, and watch alot of TV on our iPads. We borrow families/friends Netflix, HBO, Amazon Prime logins for free. ...

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Here's my experience: Since reading this forum, I also got interested in the Luxe Watch threads, which lead me into this hobby. I purchased a $80 SEIKO 5 SPORTS on Jet.com when the practical lobe of my brain fired up. It is the perfect utilitarian watch. Will last for decades. Not showy. Clean displ...

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Local Louisvillian here... Know a quality-control expert for the local distilleries. He swears that Old Forrester is the best bourbon for the price. Everyday drinking. Elijah Craig was voted "the best liquor overall" by Esquire during the 2008 financial meltdown. I've tried alot of them, e...

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Thanks to those with helpful, nonjudgmental comments. We did not consider the potential tax complications of this plan. I will try to steer clear of this plan, and hope to: - sell our existing home and get equity out of it. I do not want to be responsible for more than property - encourage MIL to in...

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She subsides on $5,000/year. Really? If this is true, it's mind boggling. $5K doesn't even pay my annual medical premiums, and yet your MIL buys medical insurance, prescriptions, food, car, insurance, clothing, rent, cell phone, cable/internet, utilities, and perhaps a splurge at McDonald's. Wow. I...

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I think what's being planned here is a multi-generational co-mingling of assets that all parties seem happy with. OP, spouse, MIL, SIL, and maybe even young children since the day they are born are signing up to shelter, feed, and care for each other through every possible up and down. Family patri...

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Honestly, there has to be a point you act like an adult and NOT a child of someone's parent. Having mommy or daddy buy you a house is a sign of the latter and not the former. Be adults and pay for you own debt. This is a bit snarky, isn't it? We have zero debt other than our home. We could pay it o...

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Thanks for all the replies. To clarify the issue 1. Yes, this is a gift from MIL. Not a loan 2. My MIL is the most selfless, generous human being I've ever met. Her only goal is to give all her money away to her surviving heirs to make our lives easier. She did not want this inheritance. She wants m...

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