nah, he looks at them too. we are too big. i am a small fish hidden in a small corner of too many computers with too many ppl to keep track.
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nah, he looks at them too. we are too big. i am a small fish hidden in a small corner of too many computers with too many ppl to keep track.
Didn't get selected for jury duty. (Whew). However got told at work today that because I'm one best guys we got they are gonna give me even more which includes travel......for the same pay. How nice.
Somewhere back stage at this concert...awaits a skinny dude groupie with bad credit…
Get a German shepherd, no one will break in your house and theyre loyal. Need a smash piece I'm 25 with a 22 gf I'm sure we could bring you a fresh one for HP world.
Sounds good. Definitely should factor into future planning. Can you guys easily transfer the amount paid in thus far to another qualified plan?
I'm also close. 8.5 years away from retirement, if I survive this next round of personnel reductions. Not yet fully vested. Hovering around 70% on the money side. We're currently going through an agency consolidation. If survival is impossible, then I'll figure out something.
Not real stressed about it yet. A change may be good. Go to FL. Link up with Willy. Party. Rinse. Repeat.
As we enter the 12th year living in this house, the final renovation project is in its planning state. Bathroom and Powder Room gut job.
I cannot believe how expensive EVERY component is. Tile, Tub, Vanity, Mirrors, Toilets, Sinks, Lighting, Fittings....Labor.
I am known to be a snob, but I just can't on this project. Existing is a melange in biscuit... Both of them bargain rack 80's home depot / Formica shitfests.
Gotta do something, but I can't do what I want.
If I do what I want, I aint ever moving back to Kentucky because ill be forever upside down with the total investment of this joint.
First world problems, Beyoncés.
I cannot believe how expensive EVERY component is. Tile, Tub, Vanity, Mirrors, Toilets, Sinks, Lighting, Fittings....Labor.
I am known to be a snob, but I just can't on this project. Existing is a melange in biscuit... Both of them bargain rack 80's home depot / Formica shitfests.
Gotta do something, but I can't do what I want.
If I do what I want, I aint ever moving back to Kentucky because ill be forever upside down with the total investment of this joint.
First world problems, Beyoncés.
Espresso is the original Dark Majic.
Im shot out of a mf cannon this morn after a God(doppio)shot
Im shot out of a mf cannon this morn after a God(doppio)shot
I assume this is like a state road project. As soon as you get finished with one end of it, now it's time to start over at the other end.
Nah.
(Humblebrag)
Being an architect affords me the ability to be 'way out in front of' soccermom style trends and avoid fads. Another reason why I can't cheap out too much on bathrooms.
My Scandinavian modern kitchen is still dope AF (which was project #1). Although - need to fix / repair cracked counter granite (1.9K), exhaust fan, and cork floor. Perfect still though. My appliance/sink and faucet selections were spot on.
The trick is to evaluate the whole, and value-engineer the design battles.
Down here we eat buttermilk biscuit, yank-boi
Speaking of which, when you gonna hook us up with another illicit coupon code for fancy Lowes stuff?
You are more than welcome to eat my two Toilets.
Willy should demand back his Fancy showerhead. Now I'm upset.
Showerhead and nice washcloths were the best part of that deal. That induction range thing was kinda meh.
I replaced all of my door hardware with that deal. Awesome.
The retirement savings plan is through the same company, so that would roll like nothing happened or I could move it to a private IRA. The only difference in retiring now vs 8-10 yrs from now is getting health insurance paid.
If it weren't for our kid, we have enough for a decent retirement in some other countries.
Hope you survive the consolidation. I'm sure you will be ok, you are pretty resourceful..
If I stay here, its gonna be new kitchen cabinets & counter tops in a few years. We wanted nicer counter tops when we built the house, but they were 10x the price of the cheap stuff. Actually glad I went cheap, since the cabinets are also cheap. I would really hate having nice tops on crap cabinets. Hope to make it all nice someday.
[laughing] @ the fact that kooky thinks he is done renovating that house. Project Powder Room ain't the end, man. That house ain't done with you by a damn sight. Its about to get medieval on yo' ***.
On a serious note...Good luck with the bathroom project, brother.
On a serious note...Good luck with the bathroom project, brother.
@Kooky Kats - How did the cork flooring turn out. I know it's just like everything else the expensive end looks really good and the cheaper end not so much. But I am wondering about the function. Is it all its cracked up to be regarding sponge qualities and soft to walk on etc...
And the main question I am wondering is: Would you use the higher end cork flooring in a kitchen? Nay in YOUR kitchen?
And the main question I am wondering is: Would you use the higher end cork flooring in a kitchen? Nay in YOUR kitchen?
You have to soak the cork first. I've never tried it, personally, but I've heard a good cork soaking does wonders.
Y'all've prolly seen this, but, if not, you MUST watch it. That's right, this is MUST SEE intrawebbing...
Speaking of state road projects, is there a bigger waste of money than shoveling loose asphalt into potholes?
Thanks.
Just came across a stunning revelation this morning after reading our ERS manual. I'm 100 percent vested and can retire after another 4 years and 2 months without healthcare benefits. Total game-changer for me.
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My bad. I forgot the importance of the thumbs up.
Hey did you know you can keep up with posts you've already read and haven't by liking each one no matter what it says? I realized that just the other day. It's good for when the board is busy and ya can't keep up.
Did you mean with healthcare benefits? Seems like if you are 100% vested, you could retire at anytime (subject to govt taxes on early withdrawls, etc...). Other than my 403b money, the only real retirement benefit is healthcare for a few years. Plus they will pay up to $2000 for unused sick leave. I should have 2000+ hrs of sick leave at that point.
I gave this a thumbs up so I would know that I read it.
Is dark majik code for pain pills or black whores? Just curious.
Cork is a great material choice for kitchens. Anti-microbial, renewable resource, acoustical, rugged, soft on feet for chefs who stand for looong periods of time...Used for museums frequently.
The reason why I have to replace mine... Was the fact I installed it and didn't let it float as recommended. I suck at installing floors. Go figure.
This ^ -- in fact, I've always advocated floating my cork. Yuge advocate. Really a big advocate. I have to tell you I really enjoy having my cork floated (Trump voice).
Thanks, kooky.
And thanks to funky and Zardoz for their helpful cork soaking and cork floating advice as well.
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