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Post by ladystrat on Jul 13, 2017 9:40:54 GMT -6
vino, I'm so sorry. These days are so hard to endure. Sent from my SM-G920P using Tapatalk
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Post by xolastunicornxo on Jul 13, 2017 9:41:12 GMT -6
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Post by jewels on Jul 13, 2017 9:41:45 GMT -6
vino, that's so tough, I'm sorry. It's amazing that B has such a strong connection to him. That's so sweet. I hope you spend the day remembering good memories. Can today be a day about doing something he loved?
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Post by ladystrat on Jul 13, 2017 9:44:28 GMT -6
Mine came back with a vengeance a couple weeks ago, so I don't know if I'll go back to my regularly scheduled program or not. But nine months isn't too bad!!! I think it took so long because I EBF longer with B than I did with the others. But it was barely a month between her getting serious about solids and me starting. Gotta be connected. I did have some spotting in the winter. Never did figure out what that was all about.
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Post by Cher on Jul 13, 2017 9:50:07 GMT -6
Hugs, vino.
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Post by vino on Jul 13, 2017 9:52:19 GMT -6
vino, that's so tough, I'm sorry. It's amazing that B has such a strong connection to him. That's so sweet. I hope you spend the day remembering good memories. Can today be a day about doing something he loved? My Mom and I usually go golfing to one of his favourite courses but with MH away and J there is no way. We'll have to go at a later date or pick it up again next year. So i might have his favourite drink of Crown royal and cranberry juice instead 😉 B asked to go to Gido' garden, his grave, and take him some flowers, so I might pick him up early and go. Side note: I know that klongoria's C calls it a garden as well and I think it's so sweet that this age is so innocent.
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Post by jewels on Jul 13, 2017 10:01:35 GMT -6
vino , that's so tough, I'm sorry. It's amazing that B has such a strong connection to him. That's so sweet. I hope you spend the day remembering good memories. Can today be a day about doing something he loved? My Mom and I usually go golfing to one of his favourite courses but with MH away and J there is no way. We'll have to go at a later date or pick it up again next year. So i might have his favourite drink of Crown royal and cranberry juice instead 😉 B asked to go to Gido' garden, his grave, and take him some flowers, so I might pick him up early and go. Side note: I know that klongoria's C calls it a garden as well and I think it's so sweet that this age is so innocent. Could you amend the tradition to something that could include B (and later J)? Like maybe take them minigolfing? So it's the same theme but lets them be a part of it? And of course, a his favorite drink is a no brainer!
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Post by lfig on Jul 13, 2017 10:02:30 GMT -6
Lots of love to you today vinoSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Post by joelies on Jul 13, 2017 10:07:11 GMT -6
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Post by klong11 on Jul 13, 2017 10:11:12 GMT -6
vino I'm so sorry. Yes, we call it Grandpa's Garden because there are so many pretty flowers. All the flowers make it easier for Grandpa to see us from heaven. We're taking cupcakes next month for his birthday. I hope you are able to remember the best of him today.
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Post by cagoldi on Jul 13, 2017 10:15:08 GMT -6
I need to read yesterday's thread. I ended up working 13 hours yesterday and at hour 11 was told S is taking today off. That witch! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Post by cagoldi on Jul 13, 2017 10:17:06 GMT -6
MH and I are attending a retirement seminar at work this afternoon and tomorrow morning. Although we are still young, he does have 20 years of govt service in already. My mom said she wishes she would have attended something like this earlier in her career to better prepare her. So we figured it was time to start planning better for retirement. Tonight S has swim lessons. Then tomorrow I have family coming for the weekend. Busy busy busy. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Never to early to think about it. We had a customer come in for advice last week because he's 3 years from retirement and only has 42K in a 401K. They said they just never really paid attention to how much they were contributing and assumed it would be enough. A few years ago one of my dad's co-workers turned 65 and promptly gave his notice because he was retiring. He did his exit interview with HR and wanted to know about his pension. They don't offer one. He said he always just assumed they did... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Post by cagoldi on Jul 13, 2017 10:18:37 GMT -6
flamingo I am really starting to think you and my BFF might travel in similar circles. She lives in Jacksonville because her H has been there for several years now. He's currently in Japan. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Post by klong11 on Jul 13, 2017 10:19:12 GMT -6
Never to early to think about it. We had a customer come in for advice last week because he's 3 years from retirement and only has 42K in a 401K. They said they just never really paid attention to how much they were contributing and assumed it would be enough. A few years ago one of my dad's co-workers turned 65 and promptly gave his notice because he was retiring. He did his exit interview with HR and wanted to know about his pension. They don't offer one. He said he always just assumed they did... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk How horrible!
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Post by cagoldi on Jul 13, 2017 10:22:45 GMT -6
My Dad made sure I was contributing appropriately as soon as I could to my retirement. I have a nice little nest egg already and I now have a fascination with investing. I love researching my options. I'm a nerd. Yep, same. I really only continue working so I can build up our college fund and 401. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Post by flamingo on Jul 13, 2017 10:23:31 GMT -6
flamingo I am really starting to think you and my BFF might travel in similar circles. She lives in Jacksonville because her H has been there for several years now. He's currently in Japan. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk It is a small military, I can almost guarantee we'd at least have mutual friends or acquaintances!
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Post by flamingo on Jul 13, 2017 10:24:25 GMT -6
I'm so sorry vino. Your dad would be so proud of you and your children, I'm sure. Hugs.
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Post by cagoldi on Jul 13, 2017 10:25:58 GMT -6
I'm sorry, vino. I hope you're able to make some good memories with the kids today. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Post by lahdeedah on Jul 13, 2017 10:44:34 GMT -6
Hugs, vino. I'm sorry your day has been a rough one and I hope It will get better.
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Post by lahdeedah on Jul 13, 2017 10:52:18 GMT -6
I've only started saving for retirement since I started working my current job. My last job, which was my first career job, was at a small private company that didn't offer retirement plans. I was there for 4 years and I did nothing about it. I should have looked into something for myself. I need to find a seminar or class for financial/budget planning so MH and I can do better. He actually has good bit in multiple plans. I need to do some research to learn how we can start making those grow.
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Post by yummeecookee on Jul 13, 2017 10:53:56 GMT -6
Hugs to you vino. I hate the anniv day (my mom's was just 5 days ago). Enjoy the drink in his memory. <3
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Post by yummeecookee on Jul 13, 2017 10:55:37 GMT -6
klong11, I hope your back feels better and that you have a relaxing day off.
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Post by joelies on Jul 13, 2017 10:59:03 GMT -6
Saving for college scares me far more than saving for retirement. I've heard the average cost of an undergrad education will be about $500k by the time our 3 years olds are heading in. So depressing.
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Post by yummeecookee on Jul 13, 2017 10:59:03 GMT -6
Thankfully mh is a big time investing nerd. We put the down payment on our house based off his market earnings. I have always saved for retirement anyways, but its nice that he always keeps an eye on my accounts.
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Post by yummeecookee on Jul 13, 2017 11:00:09 GMT -6
So the interview went pretty well. I was surprised at how easy their questions were. I think I spent an equal amount of time questioning them. I would probably take the job if they made a decent offer.
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Post by joelies on Jul 13, 2017 11:03:33 GMT -6
Oh joelies that makes me so sad for them. Are they still working? Yeah but they aren't saving anything. Their money goes to rent and lots of vacations. They're still relatively young - 63 and 66 - but my Dad apparently always thought he'd be retired by 62. Again, no idea where he got that idea since he's never saved a dime for it.
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Post by cagoldi on Jul 13, 2017 11:03:54 GMT -6
Saving for college scares me far more than saving for retirement. I've heard the average cost of an undergrad education will be about $500k by the time our 3 years olds are heading in. So depressing. Yeah, I won't have 1 million saved for that purpose. My best hope is to significantly help them with the cost. Our UC system is great and offers a 33% tuition discount for dependents of employees. I consider finding a job within the network once they near college age for exactly This reason... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Post by cagoldi on Jul 13, 2017 11:04:23 GMT -6
So the interview went pretty well. I was surprised at how easy their questions were. I think I spent an equal amount of time questioning them. I would probably take the job if they made a decent offer. Fingers crossed! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Post by cagoldi on Jul 13, 2017 11:08:25 GMT -6
How are you feeling today, calimocho? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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