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by Kiter
Mon Aug 21, 2023 10:39 am
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: How to Sell MIL's Jewelry?
Replies: 23
Views: 4114

Re: How to Sell MIL's Jewelry?

I am in NY ,Had V good help in selling pcs .with Heritage Auctions . Fine pcs. by well known designers. They put me in contact with their Houston branch to sell additional pcs. of SW silver pcs. from Santa Fe .
by Kiter
Tue Jul 04, 2023 12:08 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Flying to Hawaii with an overnight or two on the West Coast
Replies: 51
Views: 4983

Re: Flying to Hawaii with an overnight or two on the West Coast

My experience year before Covid was Very good in San Diego. I have done lay overs in S Fransico years ago. SD airport is close to downtown ,you could uber or whatever into town to sights . Depending on time of layover you could choose which ones could be done in the day or time frame . If day arrival you could walk and see harbor, USS Midway ,Star of india, maritime museum ,have early dinner at little italy .
by Kiter
Mon Apr 24, 2023 2:42 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: To mulch or not to mulch and an overall pretty bad soil
Replies: 27
Views: 3321

Re: To mulch or not to mulch and an overall pretty bad soil

I have used composted Manure/Horse stall wood shavings for a great result. Great finished look and adds to the soil hydrology . My proffered mulch . My biz. has put down about 200 yards a year on average . V Large Properties
by Kiter
Mon Apr 24, 2023 10:14 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Paying someone to cut down a tree vs. doing it yourself
Replies: 112
Views: 8272

Re: Paying someone to cut down a tree vs. doing it yourself

2 trees as described are about 3-4000 lbs. Cut up to move and dump or split would require moving pcs 2 or 3 times and then cleanup and small branches. Split would require a additional move in stacking . If you can do it ,it is a good workout .
by Kiter
Tue Jan 17, 2023 4:08 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: How to buy used skis ?
Replies: 44
Views: 2606

Re: How to buy used skis ?

I would assume most straight skis you find with bindings would be old enough that ski shops won't do any service on the bindings. Nothing wrong with straight skis if that's what you want. I still keep a pair of K2's from the 90's for snowkiting ,but I have to keep the bindings serviced myself .
by Kiter
Sun Dec 11, 2022 10:23 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Itinerary for South Florida trip in Jan, any suggestions?
Replies: 21
Views: 2575

Re: Itinerary for South Florida trip in Jan, any suggestions?

Did a trip 10 years ago and stopped at Old Florida attractions . West coast Weeki Wachee to see mermaids,Crystal river to swim with manatees. Ft. Lauderdale went to Davie and air boated into everglades then alligator wrestling. Down in Homestead went to Coral Castle . There is also a great Japanese garden near Ft.Lauderdale
by Kiter
Thu Nov 03, 2022 9:51 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Insider Breckenridge tips?
Replies: 13
Views: 1390

Re: Insider Breckenridge tips?

Bring layers for warmth ,the nickname Brrrreck.
by Kiter
Wed Oct 12, 2022 7:27 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Maui - things to do for 6 day trip
Replies: 30
Views: 3325

Re: Maui - things to do for 6 day trip

Not a big fan of Hana trip ,always a traffic jam at narrow bridges, behind multiple slow waterfall photographers . The crater is great for a sunset and stay late for the stars +1 for a star app . A full day- after 11 am stop by Kanaha park next to airport on windy days Kitesurfing, windsurfing, wing foiling . Head to Paia for lunch and ck out Hookipa beach park . If windy best windsurfers in the world, maybe V big waves . sort of a stadium sitting of bluff at lifeguard station to see the action .Go back to Paia take Baldwin up the mountain to Makawao , stop and visit ,maybe dinner. Head up to crater for sunset and stars . South shore at Kihei there is surf lessons for their ages, at Maalaea there is the Maui ocean ctr. Aquarium /Mini golf ....
by Kiter
Mon Aug 22, 2022 6:23 pm
Forum: US Chapters
Topic: Your USER NAME...what does it mean?
Replies: 630
Views: 97642

Re: Your USER NAME...what does it mean?

I kitesurf
by Kiter
Mon Aug 01, 2022 2:01 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Termite prevention -what's prudent?
Replies: 3
Views: 718

Re: Termite prevention -what's prudent?

Ck. Domyown,com , diypestcontrol.com ,etc.
by Kiter
Fri Jul 29, 2022 3:10 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: how to use American Airlines miles?
Replies: 29
Views: 2390

Re: how to use American Airlines miles?

Ck out Opinion miles ,5 minute survey for a small amount of miles .Resets the expiration for 18 months
by Kiter
Fri Jul 29, 2022 3:06 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Master Bathroom Reno Advice
Replies: 80
Views: 9859

Re: Master Bathroom Reno Advice

Only wish we had put in a hot water outlet mixer at toilet so as to add bidet hookup
by Kiter
Wed Jul 20, 2022 4:13 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Inheriting a Home with Brothers
Replies: 77
Views: 9086

Re: Inheriting a Home with Brothers

There are a lot of very good suggestions in response to your question. Something to consider which I did not get is the value . Where I live a acre in the village ,a desirable area would get 2-3 +million with a tear down . 1/3 ?
by Kiter
Thu Jul 14, 2022 5:51 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Bird watchers – what birds are you seeing?
Replies: 2851
Views: 225905

Re: Bird watchers – what birds are you seeing?

fledgling Osprey are still in nest ,Orioles, Humming birds ,Piping plovers at beach
by Kiter
Thu May 19, 2022 7:25 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Critique my summer Hawaii vacation plan (plus camera?).
Replies: 51
Views: 5237

Re: Critique my summer Hawaii vacation plan (plus camera?).

Check out the food truck scene .big one on the way out of the airport at Costco
by Kiter
Thu May 19, 2022 4:10 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Critique my summer Hawaii vacation plan (plus camera?).
Replies: 51
Views: 5237

Re: Critique my summer Hawaii vacation plan (plus camera?).

Agree on 1st Fridays in Wailukui and Paia . If its windy with trades ck out Kanaha beach park at airport. Kitesurfing ,winging,windsurfing there. Onthe way Hana a stop in Paia is good and ck Hookipaa beach park if its windy world class windsufers /wingers there. Ck out Maui zipline
by Kiter
Wed Apr 13, 2022 2:39 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: throwing my own retirement party
Replies: 50
Views: 8262

Re: throwing my own retirement party

Can I come ?? Sounds like fun
by Kiter
Wed Apr 13, 2022 8:59 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Embarrassing Flower Bed Question.…CLOVER!
Replies: 33
Views: 3387

Re: Embarrassing Flower Bed Question.…CLOVER!

The above remedies or you can make up your own non toxic solution . recipes on googl
by Kiter
Mon Apr 11, 2022 8:21 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Bird watchers – what birds are you seeing?
Replies: 2851
Views: 225905

Re: Bird watchers – what birds are you seeing?

I watched 10 Osprey diving for fish today all over 1 school of fish
by Kiter
Sat Apr 02, 2022 3:21 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Chase ihg free night question
Replies: 14
Views: 1399

Re: Chase ihg free night question

Delete cookies or use another incoognito search . They are keeping track
by Kiter
Sun Mar 20, 2022 2:43 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Bird watchers – what birds are you seeing?
Replies: 2851
Views: 225905

Re: Bird watchers – what birds are you seeing?

Osprey's have returned to NY
by Kiter
Wed Mar 16, 2022 9:57 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Electric Shaver Recommendations (2022)
Replies: 39
Views: 5314

Re: Electric Shaver Recommendations (2022)

As a aside remark there are youtube vids. on sharpening E. shaver heads
by Kiter
Mon Mar 14, 2022 11:31 am
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: A Question for Bogleheads who work in the trades
Replies: 16
Views: 2029

Re: A Question for Bogleheads who work in the trades

Depending on locations ,season,jobs but I would say yes for PT employment. On payroll or 1099 w/ins. would be a issue .I have a friend who is paying $30 cash a hour for someone just to get a job done. Unreliable at that .
by Kiter
Tue Mar 01, 2022 9:48 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Barndominium
Replies: 25
Views: 4656

Re: Barndominium

I have friends who have a house and art studio built like this . With the options of the new full light garage doors you can open up the house to the outside nicely . They put in custum 16' windows ,have 25' ceilings in main room ,heated floors /polished cement.Insulated xtremely well.
by Kiter
Wed Dec 01, 2021 3:35 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Stationary bikes
Replies: 49
Views: 5362

Re: Stationary bikes

I just got a deal from a friend for a new Bowflex C6 1/2 price . Fits my riding form . Have a Wahoo that I purchased and used last winter but my road bike is older and I needed to change out the gearing . The C6 matches up to the programs I used /Trainer road,Zwift,etc.but I generally liked Real visual video riding . The C6 reviews are Good ,its solidly built
by Kiter
Sun Oct 24, 2021 3:44 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Travel - mileage, cards, expirations, etc.
Replies: 24
Views: 2757

Re: Travel - mileage, cards, expirations, etc.

American is also with Opinion miles .
by Kiter
Sun Oct 24, 2021 3:05 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Travel - mileage, cards, expirations, etc.
Replies: 24
Views: 2757

Re: Travel - mileage, cards, expirations, etc.

Use of shopping portals can get you 2-12x the miles for a dollar purchase. Use opinion miles for United ,no purchase needed to start the the calender over for expiration. Use miles for Mags for WSJ plus others .Dining programs with ANY CC with renew your miles for a coffee , Bogleheads do not buy fancy Frappuccino's
by Kiter
Tue Oct 19, 2021 7:16 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: What are your travel plans in 2021 and beyond?
Replies: 350
Views: 36381

Re: What are your travel plans in 2021 and beyond?

Next month /Nov. Maui for Kite surfing /Golf , Jan. Skiing in Colorado /Utah . As the world opens Butan /Nepal trek then to Vietnam for kiting ,Maybe Japan for skiing
by Kiter
Mon Sep 06, 2021 7:43 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: [Is it worth flying first class?]
Replies: 265
Views: 30170

Re: Never fly first class

I have gotten upgrades in the past with domestic travel. Nyc to California ,Nyc to Hawaii ,etc. Used miles for for international 1st on foreign carriers for a ATW trip to Asia . Thai cubicle with bed made up as I put on pj's ,Multi course meal ,choice of Dom Perignon or Veuve Clicquot .Asiana the same . Was over $10.000.00 in cash . Generally before covid with flights not always full I would fly with miles hobo 1st ..... 3 coach seats to lie down :D
by Kiter
Thu Jul 29, 2021 3:45 pm
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: How much Gold do you own and why?
Replies: 522
Views: 56366

Re: How much Gold do you own and why?

A few inherited Krugerrands ,some early silver dollars . Selling gold jewelry/scrap now $2-3000. 00 worth .Just because of price and I have the time to do so
by Kiter
Tue Jul 27, 2021 4:23 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Which Toys/Experiences Have Brought You The Most Joy?
Replies: 174
Views: 23525

Re: Which Toys/Experiences Have Brought You The Most Joy?

International and sport destination travel in the time before covid, recently new surf kites for wave kiting and kite surfboard .Soon to be a new road bike and OC-1 canoe
by Kiter
Sat May 15, 2021 4:40 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Vacation home frenzy?
Replies: 109
Views: 21713

Re: Vacation home frenzy?

Home in my neck of the woods rented MD - LD for 2 million (CNBC)
by Kiter
Mon May 10, 2021 8:26 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: What prompted you to pull the plug and retire?
Replies: 249
Views: 45722

Re: What prompted you to pull the plug and retire?

Covid ! Had the plan to ease out ,now firm on pulling out .My work with new client and existing has increased 50% ,I have not ridden my road bike or MTB in 3 weeks, Missed 2 kiting sessions ,no time to weight train. Just turned 65 ,many around me are dying at my age although not the group I hang with as they are 5-15 years younger . Have my number and on Medicare ,no debt to speak of and summer is coming to the NEast . Finish this summer and I'm done
by Kiter
Sun Apr 25, 2021 1:44 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Travel to Vietnam, Thailand, or India
Replies: 88
Views: 10431

Re: Travel to Vietnam, Thailand, or India

If you are interested in solo travel ,ck out thorn tree forum or Reddit solo travel info. I have cycled with a Co. from England in India/Kerala and Myanmar .The prices and accommodations where NOT like the US companies prices and I enjoyed it greatly .
by Kiter
Sat Mar 13, 2021 2:37 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: I'm a newbie, follow BH investing, but feel left out during stock conversations
Replies: 50
Views: 5646

Re: I'm a newbie, follow BH investing, but feel left out during stock conversations

I met with a 2nd home owner I work for at his 5 +million dollar new home ,new R rover ,truck ,etc. He is in finance .Said he was stretched and to keep things done to a minimum this year. I'm fine with 300k in mortgages on 5 properties with a value of 6 million conservatively ,3.5mil invested ,NO other debt. Talked about GME as a joke ,he was surprised I followed Reddit at my age . Never brought up anything about my investments or situation ,I drive a 12year old truck .I know enough to keep myself out of trouble in investing and throw a few terms around but generally don't say much .I'm comfortable with that LOL
by Kiter
Fri Mar 12, 2021 8:17 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Bird watchers – what birds are you seeing?
Replies: 2851
Views: 225905

Re: Bird watchers – what birds are you seeing?

Waiting for Osprey's
by Kiter
Wed Feb 24, 2021 9:06 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: A boat for old knees
Replies: 46
Views: 4749

Re: A boat for old knees

Look at OC-1's
by Kiter
Tue Dec 22, 2020 9:43 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Favorite Travel Experiences
Replies: 178
Views: 17851

Re: Favorite Travel Experiences

Cycling through the tea fields in India among the Ghat mountains, Walking alone in Angor Wat through the ruins, Being in Lhasa for Losar ,for pilgrimage, Seeing Sky burial at mountain temple. Experiencing the difference in Thai ,lao massage .Sitting and enjoying the splendor of the south rim of the grand canyon and having a bobcat walk by unaware of my presence. Sailing offshore Bermuda to Carib .and the night sky .Kiting in Baja
by Kiter
Tue Dec 22, 2020 9:30 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Where do you store gold?
Replies: 118
Views: 9757

Re: Where do you store gold?

Its in a cardboard box somewhere in the workshop :oops:
by Kiter
Thu Dec 10, 2020 12:29 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Do you still wear a necktie to work?
Replies: 202
Views: 16087

Re: Do you still wear a necktie to work?

I did 40 years ago ,for the last 20 I don't even wear shoes for 7 months of the year :) . Still wear them for occasions .
by Kiter
Sun Nov 15, 2020 11:26 am
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Should I Purchase My Neighbor's Home?
Replies: 122
Views: 16916

Re: Should I Purchase My Neighbor's Home?

In my HCL area those with the adjoining lots ,titled separately do VERY well . 23 years ago I was offered by the owner a lot next door to my house ,with her holding the mortgage for 200k . Was not not ready then. 5 years ago it flipped for 3.9m .now has a 7BR/8bath with pool ,2 yappy dogs ,and young adults who love to scream Wahoo ! :oops: My area also gives a property tax breaks if used for agriculture ,shrub or tree growing count
by Kiter
Thu Oct 29, 2020 2:24 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Help...we're getting a dog!
Replies: 157
Views: 12093

Re: Help...we're getting a dog!

I have not read through all posts. Socialize your puppy with other dogs. Great to see them playing with each other in dog parks or where ever.
by Kiter
Sun Oct 04, 2020 9:17 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: How accurate are Zillow on house prices estimates?
Replies: 38
Views: 5785

Re: How accurate are Zillow on house prices estimates?

My rental is $283k ,smaller lots and lesser homes are $625k some up to $650k .
by Kiter
Fri Sep 04, 2020 9:03 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: How much to take down this tree?
Replies: 68
Views: 6421

Re: How much to take down this tree?

A good chain saw is 400-600$ Blade alone 35-40$ ,tree weights est. 2000 lbs. Insurance ? fuel/bar oil ? I would go to the beach before I would do the work for 300-400$
by Kiter
Fri Jul 31, 2020 8:44 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: How long to keep a car
Replies: 110
Views: 11287

Re: How long to keep a car

1988 Nissan extended cab pickup 5 speed stick.Speedometer broke 10 years ago ? My beach truck,racks for windsurfers,SUP, OC-1 canoe ,Kites and boards in the back,bike fork connection .NO ONE parks near me :)
by Kiter
Wed Jul 22, 2020 8:10 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Just Ordered Peloton Bike
Replies: 194
Views: 23301

Re: Just Ordered Peloton Bike

I don't have one but those that I know who do really like it .Its a great bike and program for those who want the format . Enjoy
by Kiter
Sun Jul 05, 2020 7:53 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Neighborhood Noise
Replies: 189
Views: 17109

Re: Neighborhood Noise

I live with some neighborhood noise. Recently was doing some new plant watering in a VERY exclusive area ,all homes 15m -30m or more w/ pool and tennis,cul de sac .I began to think they had it all ,it was so quiet ,the birds wonderful . Until the rock music started ...LOL :wink:
by Kiter
Sun Jul 05, 2020 7:33 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Landlords: How are you doing this year?
Replies: 163
Views: 24156

Re: Landlords: How are you doing this year?

SFH 's all good, NYC 3 apt's good ,Restaurant 3 months behind.
by Kiter
Tue May 19, 2020 8:52 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: What is your most luxury/expensive hobby.
Replies: 264
Views: 27571

Re: What is your most luxury/expensive hobby.

Kiting,kites ,bars and boards +travel . East coast to Brazil,Cape town, Mexico,Maui,Vietnam Caribbean