Recent content by retiredtraveler

DW and I have hiked the Smoky Mountains, and Blue Ridge, a number of times over the years. There was a comment I read in a book, many years ago, which I can't quote directly any longer but was something like: The mountains in the west are tall, snow covered, and have fantastic beauty. But much...

Interesting. My nephew and a sister recently flew Turkish and had the same opinion.

I don't know what 'brisk' is. We tend to walk 3 miles an hour, a bit quicker, if really flat surface.

My siblings and myself had an estate sale after mom passed. No one in our family will ever have any kind of sale after that! I could write a book on all the bad behavior we encountered over several days. We all donate items now.

Yeah. Mini Pc's are prone to problems and there are lots of articles giving suggestions to keep them cool and how to monitor the fan speed. Do you really need a mini? Can you consider one that is small, but not mini. I'm using an HP which is 12"x6".

".....Social Security fraud costs the federal government billions of dollars each year in improper payments, and the enforcement response is substantial. Between fiscal years 2015 and 2022, the Social Security Administration estimated it made nearly $72 billion in improper payments across its...

We have always carried two cc's and have had to cancel a card (due to someone using the card number) about half a dozen times over the years. CC company always came through, and we have never lost any money, so we don't worry about it other than the minor inconvenience. We will never use a...

Chunky and natural. Have it daily. Never get tired of it.

I used to order currency, years ago, and it was all fine. But as stated, use a debit card when you get there. Better, put everything you can on credit card and get that good exchange rate. Like all foreign travel, if you are asked if you want to pay with a cc in local currency or U.S., always...

I guess I'm in the minority. I will listen, while on a stair climber at the gym, to more 'complex' music such as Stravinsky "The Rite of Spring". That kind of music cuts the boredom of 45 minutes climbing stairs, at least, for me.

I'm happy that we live in a 26,000 person town with more than enough businesses. On one hand, we talked about living in a more rural area years ago and how nice that might have been. But to have every business we need within a mile or two has proven to be wonderful.

Always been a planner. Travel and hiking as long as possible is a priority. Wife and I work out a couple of hours a day plus walking and endless yard work on a few acres along with diet trying to continue doing mountain hiking at least until age 80. Plan is to do a '180' and get an apartment...

Thank you for posting that. We're going to take a look at our trust and talk to the bank.

Nothing kept at home. Everything in a safety deposit box, also known as lock box. at the local bank. Bank is only a mile from house.

I'll take the first photo and caption! Missed the 2nd part courtesy of being in the very first lottery and having a number over 250.:rolleyes: