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    Gillette WY to start building nuclear power plants

    I was a subcontractor at a nuclear plant for 20 years. More electricity in a smaller footprint. I will take it.
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    New Mexico 16B Drop Camp or horse / llama rental?

    I was there 20+ years ago. Had an agreement with an outfitter (No longer in business) to pack out meat (If/when I put one on the ground). (No sat or inreach back in those days). Ended up packing meat out on backs. Logistics (70+ deg day) it didn't make sense trying to connect with wrangler...
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    New Mexico Elk Draw 2024

    Red is my color today.
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    Plant ID app for smart phones

    +1. Also ID's birds from their singing/sounds. One of the coolest apps I have. IMHO.
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    Pre-Post retirement Budgeting

    Yes, and I appreciate your confidence!
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    Pre-Post retirement Budgeting

    To be clear, he is a financial advisor. (Apologize if stated planner) (Edward Jones) Even though I know him personally, I only have 25-30% of my monies under their "umbrella". (And one of the reasons I have monies with EJ is financial advise, even though they have higher expense ratios/IE reduce...
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    Pre-Post retirement Budgeting

    Exactly my approach when I start my career. (1985) And why I started an IRA at 19. (My employer did not have any retirement/saving offerings) Chasing that squirrel. SS is a ponzi scheme and political football no party has the seeds to "really" make it sustainable (For perpetuity) Additionally...
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    Pre-Post retirement Budgeting

    Funny you say that. Since my wife is already retired, she wants to do "retirement stuff" (Travel more) I tell her to knock herself out, but don't book me. I only have so much PTO and I still work. (A point of contention that will need to be resolved, likely over time) When kids were in the...
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    Pre-Post retirement Budgeting

    Definitely not in my case. Insurance is THE reason I will be working to 65 min. (IE Medicare) I also know there are costs even when on Medicare (Part C & D?)
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    Pre-Post retirement Budgeting

    This has been great discussion! I have realized my first step is to track spending. Currently I have different "buckets" that I put monies into (earmarked for different purposes) Currently my wife's SS goes into an account that is her "mad money" at this time. It should not be too difficult to...
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    Pre-Post retirement Budgeting

    Since the subject of budgeting is discussed, (I did not want to hijack hunting budget thread) what app/tool would be a good choice leading up to (and in) retirement? Background. I/we currently do NOT have a budget. Wife is retired (collecting SS), I am 6-8 years from retirement. (Yes she is a...
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    Budget planner

    Ding ding. I have several different "buckets" for monies. I also label the accounts. Such as "Insurance and Christmas", "Blood Money" (This is my hunting/mad money account that I fund via plasma donation) etc.
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    Colorado GMU 49 Archery Elk

    If you expect information, be willing to share and be part of the community. Until then,,,,,,
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    The Rokslide Stock Traders Thread

    I looked at Nvidia early last year. I thought it was overpriced @ $120,,,,,,,,, Lesson learned. I have purchased a couple of other AI related companies. Although not returning Nvidia results, I am not disappointed. MU- GPU's need high performance memory ANET- 70% of their switch sales is...
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    Triathlon/Marathon/Endurance Sports Thread

    +2. My years of running/training/pack outs have taught me I am pretty tough to kill! LOL!
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