@peter4jc said:
It's safe to look it up... it's one of Shawn's favorite words.
I looked out my window and what did I see?
A pileated 'pecker a'pecking on my tree.
Rusty and I were just talking about these a few days ago, so this was nice to see.
When I turned 65 five years ago I could finally go on Medicare for health insurance, which meant I no longer had to stay within Medicaid's income limits - Medicaid (Badgercare, if you're in WI) has much cheaper premiums and co-pays compared to the Marketplaces) but in my case, reported income had to be ~$1200/mo. or less to stay covered by it.
So, having Medicare meant I could start drawing a small pension and start my Social Security benefit. When I went to the SS office they told me I'd be making a mistake by claiming my own benefit; there was a widower's benefit available because my late wife paid into SS over the years. They told me that her benefit was $200/mo. more than mine, and that I could draw her benefit while letting mine grow at 8% until I wanted to switch to my benefit.
And that's what I did today. Since I'll be 70 soon, my benefit has matured about as much as it's going to, so this is the time to switch over. It turns out the increase i not only the 8% but also the COLA, the cost-of-living-adjustment they dole out every year, based on inflation.
Lo and behold, starting next month I'm getting a $730/mo. raise!
I can finally start smoking good cigars!
I get so much joy listening to my children talk about their adventures at work. Really does bring joy to my shriveled little heart hearing about things that are new to them. 😆😆
Back from the cardiologist -- clean bill of health, precautionary stress test next week. Dr. Quote: "once you are in your 70s things go downhill fast" lol. So reassuring.
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Started clean up. Top of a big White Oak mixed with the top of a Black Birch just missed our little cabin. . Chainsawed for a couple of hours. Cannot work like I did when I was a young man.
@MrShrek said:
I hear @VegasFrank walks on water…or is it over….or is it you can lead a horse to water? Either way watergate made it to Frankie’s front door.
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Flushing out the motorcycle clutch reservoir today. Very dirty and was slipping. No damage to the friction plates 🤙🏼.
A good cigar and whiskey solve most problems.
Just the money I've saved over the last 10 years, not to mention the associated hassle of wearing glasses, made the surgery worthwhile.
Had to put a humidifier in the drying room.
When I turned 65 five years ago I could finally go on Medicare for health insurance, which meant I no longer had to stay within Medicaid's income limits - Medicaid (Badgercare, if you're in WI) has much cheaper premiums and co-pays compared to the Marketplaces) but in my case, reported income had to be ~$1200/mo. or less to stay covered by it.
So, having Medicare meant I could start drawing a small pension and start my Social Security benefit. When I went to the SS office they told me I'd be making a mistake by claiming my own benefit; there was a widower's benefit available because my late wife paid into SS over the years. They told me that her benefit was $200/mo. more than mine, and that I could draw her benefit while letting mine grow at 8% until I wanted to switch to my benefit.
And that's what I did today. Since I'll be 70 soon, my benefit has matured about as much as it's going to, so this is the time to switch over. It turns out the increase i not only the 8% but also the COLA, the cost-of-living-adjustment they dole out every year, based on inflation.
Lo and behold, starting next month I'm getting a $730/mo. raise!
I can finally start smoking good cigars!
Sweet!
Rhys decided last night that he actually does want to play hockey. Thank goodness
Spent most of the day taking down several large limbs without having them land on my head. Win.
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Bring on the Mets! Sorry all you Wisconsin guys.
Why do my „ always show up at the bottom on this forum. What if it’s an emergency and I need to quote some
I get so much joy listening to my children talk about their adventures at work. Really does bring joy to my shriveled little heart hearing about things that are new to them. 😆😆
Edit: fat finger spelling
Nolite Oblivisci Peniculus Dentes
Back from the cardiologist -- clean bill of health, precautionary stress test next week. Dr. Quote: "once you are in your 70s things go downhill fast" lol. So reassuring.
@VegasFrank
Let's get this thing started!
Started clean up. Top of a big White Oak mixed with the top of a Black Birch just missed our little cabin. . Chainsawed for a couple of hours. Cannot work like I did when I was a young man.
I'm dying here.
Cleaning up after Helene. I already took the first load of White Oak up to my studio and already emptied the trailer once.A lot more to cut.
My next purchase???
Smoking, drinking iced coffee and playing on my phone. Busy day.
Trapped in the People's Communist Republic of Massachusetts.
Well, at least I don't have to deal with the stress any more this year. Curses and drat!
Wow, that is boring.
I knew I could count on you to lift my sagging spirit, Chris! @Yakster
Northern Lights
My favorite cigar list here
I hear @VegasFrank walks on water…or is it over….or is it you can lead a horse to water? Either way watergate made it to Frankie’s front door.
Huh?
Frank being Frank. It's all over social media today. Tune into vHerf tonight to hear his excuses
My favorite cigar list here