Tuesday, January 29, 2019

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ItsJoan NotJoann <itsjoannotjoann@webtv.net>: Jan 28 08:02PM -0800

On Monday, January 28, 2019 at 4:39:50 PM UTC-6, The Real Bev wrote:
 
> > If you are up for it, I say go for it!!! As for myself, I'd have to inquire if
> > they offer a free cast for whichever bone I break. Hahahahaaaaa!
 
> MEDICARE! Premiums aren't free, of course, but still...
 
I got it and a supplemental plan as well. Gotta be prepared!
 
> The only bones I've broken in 30 years are ribs when I fell on my
> bindings. Nothing you can do about broken ribs except wait for them to
> repair themselves.
 
I've never had a broken bone in my life and never have I been skiing; snow
or water.
 
> Cheers, Bev
> "I'm sorry I ever invented the Electoral College."
> Al Gore 11/08/00
 
I just hope to be around and in reasonable health at the age of 93!
Michael Black <mblack@pubnix.net>: Jan 29 04:55PM -0500

On Mon, 28 Jan 2019, The Real Bev wrote:
 
>> deals, and then see what senior discounts will kick in that day. I'v e
>> decided that on turning sixty, thee's no shame in going for the discounts.
 
> When I hit 80 I can ski free!
 
As I approach some of these "milestones" on one hand it's something to
look forward to, but at the same time, will it mean anything by then? I
can get discount bus fair at 65, but maybe by then I'll really need it. I
could go travelling, more money but also discounts, but will I be fit to
travel? The future is a bit more definite for the next few years, but
suddenly the variable is weather I'll stay reasonably fit and healthy.
 
Michael
Michael Black <mblack@pubnix.net>: Jan 29 04:57PM -0500

On Mon, 28 Jan 2019, ItsJoan NotJoann wrote:
 
>> -- N. Heilweil
 
> If you are up for it, I say go for it!!! As for myself, I'd have to inquire if
> they offer a free cast for whichever bone I break. Hahahahaaaaa!
 
Or maybe they'll require an onsite medical exam to see if everything is
safe, then ask you to sign a waver form.
 
Michael
Michael Black <mblack@pubnix.net>: Jan 29 05:03PM -0500

On Mon, 28 Jan 2019, ItsJoan NotJoann wrote:
 
>> "I'm sorry I ever invented the Electoral College."
>> Al Gore 11/08/00
 
> I just hope to be around and in reasonable health at the age of 93!
 
My mother lasted till two months before her 93rd birthday, so it's kind of
a standard to look to. On the other hand, all but one of her very oldest
friends remained, so that's kind of sad. There was also a long decline,
starting about ten years before. Small things at first but they started
piling up. It's hard to judge these things, but her mobility slowly
declined, and I can't help but think that spurred things on. Staying
active seems like an important thing, but that's easy to say, I'm still
"young".
 
Michael
The Real Bev <bashley101@gmail.com>: Jan 29 02:09PM -0800

On 01/29/2019 01:55 PM, Michael Black wrote:
 
>>> I figure on my birthday in October I should try for all those birthday
>>> deals, and then see what senior discounts will kick in that day. I'v e
>>> decided that on turning sixty, thee's no shame in going for the discounts.
 
No shame in EVER going for discounts!
 
> could go travelling, more money but also discounts, but will I be fit to
> travel? The future is a bit more definite for the next few years, but
> suddenly the variable is weather I'll stay reasonably fit and healthy.
 
Mid-70s. So far, so good. Not many places I actually want to travel
to, but I ski as much as I can depending mostly on the crappy skiing
weather in SoCal. Cheap Metro fare is nice because most of the places I
take it to charge $4/hour or more for parking.
 
We have to know our limitations, but we can try to fight the bastards
every step of the way!
 
 
--
Cheers, Bev
"In all recorded history there has not been one economist who has
had to worry about where the next meal would come from."
-- Peter S. Drucker, who invented management
The Real Bev <bashley101@gmail.com>: Jan 29 02:11PM -0800

On 01/29/2019 01:57 PM, Michael Black wrote:
>> they offer a free cast for whichever bone I break. Hahahahaaaaa!
 
> Or maybe they'll require an onsite medical exam to see if everything is
> safe, then ask you to sign a waver form.
 
They all require you to sign a waiver regardless of age -- "skiing is
inherently dangerous...obstacles...God..." etc., but I don't think it
will hold if the cable breaks.
 
--
Cheers, Bev
"In all recorded history there has not been one economist who has
had to worry about where the next meal would come from."
-- Peter S. Drucker, who invented management
Bob F <bobnospam@gmail.com>: Jan 29 04:33PM -0800

On 1/29/2019 2:09 PM, The Real Bev wrote:
> take it to charge $4/hour or more for parking.
 
> We have to know our limitations, but we can try to fight the bastards
> every step of the way!
 
One woman that rides up with me to the pass regularly is 77 yo. She is
significantly ahead of my 15 days so far this season. At almost 70, I
have a ball snowboarding the double diamond runs whenever conditions
allow. Limitations? It really does pay to stay in shape, and having fun
ways to exercise are the best way to do that.
ggggg9271@gmail.com: Jan 28 06:15PM -0800

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2019/01/28/bacon-fast-food-chains-go-whole-hog/2703414002/
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Monday, January 28, 2019

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ggggg9271@gmail.com: Jan 28 04:03PM -0800

> Affected by gov't shutdown?
 
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/as-tax-season-begins-heres-how-behind-the-irs-is-2019-01-28/
ggggg9271@gmail.com: Jan 28 11:04AM -0800

http://money.com/money/5273063/best-senior-discounts/
Michael Black <mblack@pubnix.net>: Jan 28 03:49PM -0500


> http://money.com/money/5273063/best-senior-discounts/
 
Aren't the best senior discounts the ones that are useful to yourself?
 
There's also a wide range of the definition of "senior", so one might
assume that the ones that kick in earlier are the best. Though it has to
be useful too.
 
So I could join the local library for a $50 fee at 55, except I live here
so I don't have to pay. An independent library is $20 when you turn
sixty, which is pretty good, I think I'll join at the end of October.
Actually, they have a life membership for $500, which I wish I knew about
before, because you get a better return if you get the life membership
early. I'll have to live 25 years before I start saving money if I get
the life membership at 60. Some of the libraries have Friends of the
Library group, and I'm not sure what the real benefits are to joining,
though I realize the groups overall do useful things for the libary. But
one that has an annual booksale that's worth going to has an annual fee of
five dollars if you are sixty, so that won't work till next year, but I
think it's worth five dollars. The key part is that the sale has a few
hours for the Friends members, so at five dollars it's like an entry fee
to the booksale. I figure that's worth it.
 
My bank has some sort of senior account, that kicks in at 60. I'm not
sure the exact deal, but it might be useful.
 
Via Rail here in Canada has senior discounts when you turn sixty, if you
want to travel that might be useful.
 
Though I've been paying attention as the countdown begins. I may have
mentioned it, but we had "discount" department store chain here, and they
had a day each month for a senior's discount, a friend mentioned it. I
figure the time the cashier handed me the flyer for it she assumed I was
old enough. It kicked in at 55. So I was waiting, but the chain shut
down, sold the leases to Target, which meant a few years of declining
quality and sales, and then almost a year while Target renovated the
stores, than a year after the nearest store opened, Target said they were
losing too much money in Canada, and went into a clearance sale. I think
about the time they made the announcement, I was 55 and could have got a
discount if the previous chain had stayed open.
 
The YMCA here seems to have a senior discount at 65, it might be healthier
to have that kick in earlier. That way you get healthy before you really
need it.
 
SO there were deals at 55, but not so many. They seem to start kicking in
more at 60, and by 65 I'm thinking most deals have kicked in. Public
transit here has a senior's discount once you're 65.
 
I figure on my birthday in October I should try for all those birthday
deals, and then see what senior discounts will kick in that day. I'v e
decided that on turning sixty, thee's no shame in going for the discounts.
 
 
Michael
The Real Bev <bashley101@gmail.com>: Jan 28 01:30PM -0800

On 01/28/2019 12:49 PM, Michael Black wrote:
 
> I figure on my birthday in October I should try for all those birthday
> deals, and then see what senior discounts will kick in that day. I'v e
> decided that on turning sixty, thee's no shame in going for the discounts.
 
When I hit 80 I can ski free!
 
--
Cheers, Bev
"Tough? We drink our urine and eat our dead!"
-- N. Heilweil
ItsJoan NotJoann <itsjoannotjoann@webtv.net>: Jan 28 02:02PM -0800

On Monday, January 28, 2019 at 2:52:51 PM UTC-6, Michael Black wrote:
 
> There's also a wide range of the definition of "senior", so one might
> assume that the ones that kick in earlier are the best. Though it has to
> be useful too.
 
So true! For instance, the nearest Amtrak is 500 miles from me. So that knocks
that deal in the head.
 
> My bank has some sort of senior account, that kicks in at 60. I'm not
> sure the exact deal, but it might be useful.
 
I don't know about any senior discount at my bank but I've had free checking for
50 years. If my paycheck was automatically deposited, which it was, then I got
a free checking account. Or if I kept at least $2,000 in a savings account I
qualified for a free checking account.
 
> Via Rail here in Canada has senior discounts when you turn sixty, if you
> want to travel that might be useful.
 
No nearby train travel here so that perk would do me no good. It's a shame as
I wouldn't mind taking a train trip.
 
> The YMCA here seems to have a senior discount at 65, it might be healthier
> to have that kick in earlier. That way you get healthy before you really
> need it.
 
I think the YMCA offers discounts here as well.
 
> SO there were deals at 55, but not so many. They seem to start kicking in
> more at 60, and by 65 I'm thinking most deals have kicked in. Public
> transit here has a senior's discount once you're 65.
 
Here, too, but it might be at age 60. I looked a few months ago but darn if I
can remember what the age was. The discount was rather generous.
> deals, and then see what senior discounts will kick in that day. I've
> decided that on turning sixty, thee's no shame in going for the discounts.
 
> Michael
 
That's right, you've earned them may as well take advantage of them if they are
offering. LOTS of stores offer them to seniors but a lot of them don't think
to ask at the checkout.
ItsJoan NotJoann <itsjoannotjoann@webtv.net>: Jan 28 02:03PM -0800

On Monday, January 28, 2019 at 3:30:29 PM UTC-6, The Real Bev wrote:
> Cheers, Bev
> "Tough? We drink our urine and eat our dead!"
> -- N. Heilweil
 
If you are up for it, I say go for it!!! As for myself, I'd have to inquire if
they offer a free cast for whichever bone I break. Hahahahaaaaa!
The Real Bev <bashley101@gmail.com>: Jan 28 02:39PM -0800

On 01/28/2019 02:03 PM, ItsJoan NotJoann wrote:
 
>> When I hit 80 I can ski free!
 
> If you are up for it, I say go for it!!! As for myself, I'd have to inquire if
> they offer a free cast for whichever bone I break. Hahahahaaaaa!
 
MEDICARE! Premiums aren't free, of course, but still...
 
The only bones I've broken in 30 years are ribs when I fell on my
bindings. Nothing you can do about broken ribs except wait for them to
repair themselves.
 
My 93-YO friend skis when he can work it into his schedule. He
incorporated a new company on his 80th (or maybe it was his 90th, it's
not like it was MY company) birthday.
 
--
Cheers, Bev
"I'm sorry I ever invented the Electoral College."
Al Gore 11/08/00
Bob F <bobnospam@gmail.com>: Jan 27 09:14PM -0800

On 1/27/2019 12:27 PM, The Real Bev wrote:
 
>> Ever try "pressure breathing"? It's what climbers do at high altitude.
 
> Google... Interesting.  The downside is not being able to suck in your
> stomach :-(  Worth a try.
 
I find it really helps keep your whole body going when you get out of
breath during any activity. The extra blood oxygen seems to help avoid
"the burn" too.
 
> That's about as low as it gets around here.  Summit is ~8K.  I didn't
> have trouble breathing while skiing at Brian Head (10K-11K) except when
> climbing stairs :-(
 
Stevens Pass, where I go mostly, tops about at about 6000 feet. Base
about 4000.
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Saturday, January 26, 2019

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The Real Bev <bashley101@gmail.com>: Jan 26 12:15PM -0800

On 01/26/2019 08:53 AM, Derald wrote:
 
>>My O2 goes down to 71 at 7K feet. Normal resting reading is 94. Annoying.
> May be time to trade in the snowboard for a surfboard or snow skis
> for water skis.
 
I tried water skis once. Tiny boat, 40HP motor, just barely able to
pull a skier. I almost got up and then had a serious foot cramp and had
to bail. Surfing requires a certain amount of aerobic capacity, which
I lack -- although I used to body-surf when I was a kid.
 
We all have crosses to bear :-(
 
--
Cheers, Bev
"The almost universal access to higher education here in the US has
ruined a lot of potentially good manual laborers." -- Bob Hunt
safari.wed@gmail.com: Jan 26 12:07PM -0800

YouTube videos of
 

 
U.S. Congress money laundering hearing
 
 
of
 
Saudi Billionaire " Maan Al sanea"
 
with bank of America
 
 
and The owner of Saad Hospital and Schools
 
in the Eastern Province in Saudi Arabia
 

 
and the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Awal Bank in Bahrain
 
 
With Arabic Subtitles
 

 

 
موقع اليوتيوب الذي عرض جلسة استماع الكونجرس الأمريكي
 
لمتابعة نشاطات غسل الأموال ونشاطات
 

 
السعودي معن عبدالواحد الصانع
 

 
مالك مستشفى وشركة سعد ومدارس سعد بالمنطقة الشرقية بالسعودية ورئيس مجلس ادارة بنك اوال البحريني
 

 
مترجم باللغة العربية
 

 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIBNnQvhU8s
Derald <derald@invalid.net>: Jan 26 11:53AM -0500


>My O2 goes down to 71 at 7K feet. Normal resting reading is 94. Annoying.
May be time to trade in the snowboard for a surfboard or snow skis
for water skis.
--
Derald
...the only traits that are passed down in your family
are perversity, ego-centrism, laziness and sociopathic tendencies.
--Lynn Barton, Filedheacht Music School, East Bridgewater, MA to
Derald, July, 2016
ggggg9271@gmail.com: Jan 25 07:15PM -0800


> One I had was awesome but the hose broke and I couldn't find a replacement.
 
> Got another one off Amazon, a small Fuller, it sucks. Not good pickup power and it overheats too fast.
 
> What should I get?
 
Best for under $100:
 
https://floorcritics.com/best-vacuums-under-100/
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Thursday, January 24, 2019

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The Real Bev <bashley101@gmail.com>: Jan 23 08:42PM -0800

On 01/23/2019 10:04 AM, Derald wrote:
> I'll just pass but thanks for the info. Not interested in
> telemetry gadgets. I'll just stick with the cheap-ass little
> pulse/oximeter my insurance company provides for nothin'.
 
I have one of those too. It takes longer to get a reading now than when
I first got it maybe a year ago. New batteries didn't help.
 
My O2 goes down to 71 at 7K feet. Normal resting reading is 94. Annoying.
 
--
Cheers, Bev
"My parents just came back from a planet where the dominant lifeform
had no bilateral symmetry, and all I got was this stupid F-Shirt."
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Wednesday, January 23, 2019

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ggggg9271@gmail.com: Jan 23 03:26PM -0800

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/diabetes/u-s-insulin-costs-patient-nearly-doubled-2012-2016-study-n961296
Derald <derald@invalid.net>: Jan 23 01:04PM -0500

The Real Bev <bashley101@gmail.com> wrote:
I'll just pass but thanks for the info. Not interested in
telemetry gadgets. I'll just stick with the cheap-ass little
pulse/oximeter my insurance company provides for nothin'.
--
Derald
...the only traits that are passed down in your family
are perversity, ego-centrism, laziness and sociopathic tendencies.
--Lynn Barton, Filedheacht Music School, East Bridgewater, MA to
Derald, July, 2016
ggggg9271@gmail.com: Jan 23 08:32AM -0800

> Affected by gov't shutdown?
 
https://www.cnn.com/2019/01/23/politics/irs-employees-absences-government-shutdown/index.html
I Didn't Vote for the Idiot <idvfti@top-secret.com>: Jan 23 12:51AM -0600

Since the US government has been shutdown for over one month, American
Currency no longer has any value. The cash in your wallet is nothing but
scrap paper now.
 
Worse yet, everything you have purchased with American currency in the
past 10 years does NOT belong to you. It either belongs to the store or
seller who it came from, and it must be returned to them.
 
This includes all purchases made with credit cards, debit cards, and
checks, since these payment methods are based on US Currency.
 
If you purchased any items that you can no longer return, such as food,
fuel, or consumable items, you owe those companies or stores, and will
be in debt for a long time. You may even be arrested and prisoned for
theft, if you can not return such items.
 
Anyone attempting to purchase items using American Currency, after
todays date, will be prosecuted and/or shot by police.
 
Note: When disposing of your currency, please recycle it. DO NOT place
it in the trash.
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Tuesday, January 22, 2019

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The Real Bev <bashley101@gmail.com>: Jan 22 08:03AM -0800

On 01/21/2019 10:53 AM, The Real Bev wrote:
> allow you to change the battery yourself. The things aren't that
> expensive NEW.
 
> FWIW, if you're interested in DIY EKGs, the Kardia device is plenty slick.
 
Update: he now uses Garmin or Timex devices. The Polars run batteries
down much faster. Moreover, the Garmin and Timex units, unlike the
Polars, will NOT read other nearby units thereby avoiding confusion at
the gym.
 
--
Cheers, Bev
"The problem with socialism is that you eventually run
out of other people's money." --Maggie Thatcher
The Real Bev <bashley101@gmail.com>: Jan 22 09:19AM -0800

On 01/22/2019 08:03 AM, The Real Bev wrote:
> down much faster. Moreover, the Garmin and Timex units, unlike the
> Polars, will NOT read other nearby units thereby avoiding confusion at
> the gym.
 
Additional correction: the Polar batteries do NOT run down faster.
Carry on.
 
--
Cheers, Bev
You need only three tools: WD-40, duct tape and a hammer. If it doesn't
move and it should, use WD-40. If it moves and shouldn't, use duct tape.
If you can't fix it with a hammer you've got an electrical problem.
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Monday, January 21, 2019

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Dennis <dgw80@hotmail.com>: Jan 21 11:52AM -0800

>quit" if they hit a half-dollar. Right. Didn't quit 'til 1997. Gas
>and cigs were well past 50¢ by then. Few days ago, Wife and I felt
>fortunate to "save" on premium fuel at less than $3.
 
According to a couple of online CPI calculators, US$0.50 in 1974 is
equivalent to US$2.66 in 2018. Also, most states have raised the gas
taxes significantly since then. So I guess US$3.00/gallon doesn't seem
all that outrageous to me.
 
 
Dennis (evil)
--
My output is down, my income is up, I take a short position on the long bond and
my revenue stream has its own cash flow. -George Carlin
The Real Bev <bashley101@gmail.com>: Jan 21 10:53AM -0800

On 01/20/2019 07:30 PM, Derald wrote:
>>news is that some have to be sent back to the factory to replace the
>>battery in the chest strap.
> Shoot, for the prices I'm seeing, I'd just pitch it.
 
Hubby uses one of the Polar devices and has been happy with it. Some
allow you to change the battery yourself. The things aren't that
expensive NEW.
 
FWIW, if you're interested in DIY EKGs, the Kardia device is plenty slick.
 
--
Cheers, Bev
"I won't allow the half of Americans who pay no taxes to bear the burden
of the other half who aren't paying their fair share." -- Guess Who
Derald <derald@invalid.net>: Jan 20 10:30PM -0500


>I'd worry about breaking such a previous thing. I gave my grandma's
>wedding-gift cut glass to my DIL, who I know will care for it far better
>than I could.
By the mid-1970s I'd realized the futility of my ever keeping a
wristwatch undamaged and running and decided to try carrying a timepiece
in a pocket, instead. Picked this one up inexpensively at a
neighborhood this-'n-that shop and have been pleased with it, so far.
>> is too damn' slow)
 
>Are you a runner or do some other aerobic form of insanity? Do you have
>problems?
Nah; just accomodating chronic hypertension and learning to deal
with the relatively mild aftermath of a stroke experienced this past
August. I sporadically "ride" a Schwinn Airdyne thing and "ski" on one
of those Nordictrak machines and am curious whether and by how much
either affects every little beat of my heart.
 
>Many have their own wrist-display device. Look at Polar units. The bad
>news is that some have to be sent back to the factory to replace the
>battery in the chest strap.
Shoot, for the prices I'm seeing, I'd just pitch it.
--
Derald
...the only traits that are passed down in your family
are perversity, ego-centrism, laziness and sociopathic tendencies.
--Lynn Barton, Filedheacht Music School, East Bridgewater, MA
to Derald, July, 2016
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Sunday, January 20, 2019

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The Real Bev <bashley101@gmail.com>: Jan 20 12:27PM -0800

On 01/20/2019 11:27 AM, Derald wrote:
> a smart watch?
 
One that connects to you phone to show you some of he stuff that your
phone would. It also DOES some of the stuff that your phone would.
Easier to look at your watch than take your phone out of your pocket.
 
That being said, I don't want one.
 
 
--
Cheers, Bev
Jesus saves. Buddha makes incremental backups.
The Real Bev <bashley101@gmail.com>: Jan 20 03:38PM -0800

On 01/20/2019 02:29 PM, Derald wrote:
 
>>That being said, I don't want one.
> Neither do I. In my pocket is a Waltham spring-powered watch that
> has kept adequately accurate time for 113 years; no batteries required.
 
I'd worry about breaking such a previous thing. I gave my grandma's
wedding-gift cut glass to my DIL, who I know will care for it far better
than I could.
 
> Been scoping ebay for a wearable heart rate monitor (I'm told that 48bpm
> is too damn' slow)
 
Are you a runner or do some other aerobic form of insanity? Do you have
problems?
 
> and many of the listings refer to smart watches and
> bluetooth.
 
Many have their own wrist-display device. Look at Polar units. The bad
news is that some have to be sent back to the factory to replace the
battery in the chest strap.
 
--
Cheers, Bev
Jesus saves. Buddha makes incremental backups.
"catalpa" <catalpa@entertab.org>: Jan 12 05:50PM -0500

"ItsJoan NotJoann" <itsjoannotjoann@webtv.net> wrote in message
news:dbafa828-8947-416e-894f-8df370fef4ed@googlegroups.com...
> to do with my e-filing experience. However, I am frugal but still have
> gotten a
> refund since the first time I filed a tax return.
 
Well this is the frugal living group and the part of your post relevant to
the group is the refund part.
 
While a refund may have a psychological benefit to you there is no monetary
benefit. I want to have my money now, not a year from now. The government
doesn't get or deserve a free money ride at my expense. My psychological
benefit comes from me contolling my money not the government.
 
The added benefits are I don't have to worry about my refund being stolen
and I don't have to file early to get my refund.
 
Frugal is as frugal does.
The Real Bev <bashley101@gmail.com>: Jan 14 10:43AM -0800


> https://thehill.com/policy/transportation/425128-gas-prices-are-dropping-across-the-us-report
 
Even in California. Costco last week: $2.79.
 
--
Cheers, Bev
"No one's life, liberty or property is safe while
the legislature is in session." -- Mark Twain
The Real Bev <bashley101@gmail.com>: Jan 14 09:07PM -0800

On 01/14/2019 07:46 PM, Bob F wrote:
 
> Now you've done it!
 
> National Gas Price Average Inches Up for First Time in Three Months
> https://gasprices.aaa.com/news/
 
Screw it. Ups and downs. For a long time a gallon of gas was the same
price as a pack of cigarettes, but those days are long gone. I stopped
smoking when cigs were about a buck a pack.
 
--
Cheers, Bev
Giving advice likely to kill the stupid is called passive eugenics.
RACIST@whiteisright.com: Jan 20 04:35PM -0600

This Newsgroup is for - 'WHITES ONLY'
 
COLOREDS ARE NOT ALLOWED HERE
 
If you're a NIGGER, go to:
 
alt.guns
(OR)
alt.niggers
 
(YOU'LL BE WELCOME THERE).
Derald <derald@invalid.net>: Jan 20 02:27PM -0500

a smart watch?
Derald <derald@invalid.net>: Jan 20 05:29PM -0500


>That being said, I don't want one.
Neither do I. In my pocket is a Waltham spring-powered watch that
has kept adequately accurate time for 113 years; no batteries required.
Been scoping ebay for a wearable heart rate monitor (I'm told that 48bpm
is too damn' slow) and many of the listings refer to smart watches and
bluetooth.
--
Derald
...the only traits that are passed down in your family
are perversity, ego-centrism, laziness and sociopathic tendencies.
--Lynn Barton, Filedheacht Music School, East Bridgewater, MA
July, 2016
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Derald <derald@invalid.net>: Jan 19 01:34PM -0500


>Screw it. Ups and downs. For a long time a gallon of gas was the same
>price as a pack of cigarettes, but those days are long gone. I stopped
>smoking when cigs were about a buck a pack.
Yeah. When smokes went up to 35¢ in vending machines, I was "gonna
quit" if they hit a half-dollar. Right. Didn't quit 'til 1997. Gas
and cigs were well past 50¢ by then. Few days ago, Wife and I felt
fortunate to "save" on premium fuel at less than $3.
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lenona321@yahoo.com: Jan 17 07:37AM -0800

On Thursday, January 10, 2019 at 8:42:10 PM UTC-5, ItsJoan NotJoann wrote:

 
> Has someone made an inquiry about this book is why you searched it out and posted the results here?
 
 
I stumbled on it in a Manhattan bookstore and thought people would be interested. Especially since many publishers rejected the David Tucker book since they were afraid it wouldn't sell well, given the subject - and it didn't. (It's not a how-to book, after all - it's historical.) So it's heartening to see another, more recent book on the subject.
 
 
Lenona.
yandex sucis <yandexsucks@yandex.com>: Jan 17 08:03AM

The DISHONEST ADMINS AT YANDEX create fake ghost email accounts which you
then find you cannot send or receive email. Tor unfriendly,
they also redirect all search requests to their Russian
language site.Don't waste your time and data with these dishonest jerkoffs.
ItsJoan NotJoann <itsjoannotjoann@webtv.net>: Jan 16 07:48PM -0800


> https://www.google.com/search?source=hp&ei=mG0_XNDuEaS-0PEPjJqzkAM&q=tips+for+saving+money+on+groceries&oq=tips+for+saving&gs_l=psy-ab.1.3.0l10.417.2502..9874...0.0..0.511.3313.0j11j2j0j2j1......0....1..gws-wiz.....0..35i39j0i131.SvUevTGfAb8
 
Thank you, Captain Obvious.
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