Affliction
05-05-26 | 01:38 PM
#2551
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When I was riding across the country I stopped by a farm in Iowa as a teenager was hosing down her 4-H prize-winning young bull named Ace of Spades. (He was all black.). She told me she would probably have him slaughtered in a year or so. That made me sad.
05-05-26 | 01:41 PM
#2552
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05-05-26 | 01:46 PM
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05-05-26 | 01:48 PM
#2554
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Not sure who named him. Possibly the farm, not the original owners.
When I was riding across the country I stopped by a farm in Iowa as a teenager was hosing down her 4-H prize-winning young bull named Ace of Spades. (He was all black.). She told me she would probably have him slaughtered in a year or so. That made me sad.
When I was riding across the country I stopped by a farm in Iowa as a teenager was hosing down her 4-H prize-winning young bull named Ace of Spades. (He was all black.). She told me she would probably have him slaughtered in a year or so. That made me sad.
I'd say the relationship between farmers and hunters on one hand, and meat animals on the other is more complex than people who aren't farmers or hunters generally understand.
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05-05-26 | 01:50 PM
#2555
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Eating roadkill is legal in some states. For example, in Montana, if you hit a deer, antelope, moose, or elk, you can take it home for personal consumption. No roadside dressing is allowed. You then must go online and “register” the kill with the state. From what I have read, it’s popular. One benefit is that it means the state doesn’t have to pick up and dispose of the carcass.
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05-05-26 | 01:58 PM
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Of course, if you hit a moose or elk the state might be disposing of your carcass.
05-05-26 | 02:02 PM
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From: Malvern, PA (20 miles West of Philly)
Bikes: 1986 Alpine (steel road bike), 2009 Ti Habenero, 2013 Specialized Roubaix
It turns out there is a new cat in the neighborhood, we don't know who its owner is and it does not have a collar. It also does not have a tail. It seems quite interested in Jackie.
The problem is the new cat has learned how to use our cat door, and has been coming INTO THE HOUSE. Mrs datlas is NOT pleased.
I will need to see if I can replace our "dumb" cat door flap with one of those magnetic activated ones that only opens up when the cat with the magnet around its collar is nearby. I am afraid the sizing of cat doors may not be universal, so even if I get a new one, I expect the switch may be a challenge. For now, we are locking the cat door at night so there won't be any overnight suprises.
The problem is the new cat has learned how to use our cat door, and has been coming INTO THE HOUSE. Mrs datlas is NOT pleased.
I will need to see if I can replace our "dumb" cat door flap with one of those magnetic activated ones that only opens up when the cat with the magnet around its collar is nearby. I am afraid the sizing of cat doors may not be universal, so even if I get a new one, I expect the switch may be a challenge. For now, we are locking the cat door at night so there won't be any overnight suprises.
05-05-26 | 02:08 PM
#2559
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A friend who grew up in Colorado told me about hunting elk there. He's a little guy - like 5'0" and around 110-120. He shot an elk, and then had to quarter it and pack it out. He was probably carrying his body weight in meat each trip of several miles. I said, "You're a better man than I am, Gunga Din."
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05-05-26 | 02:15 PM
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I may be going on a cruise with them in October. I have never been on a cruise, doesn't really seem like my cup of tea. But I think this is an important bonding opportunity and I should probably cruise at least once before I write them off forever. Also, like the other Mexicans who will be going on this trip -I will be drinking alcohol. No, no, no way I could handle a cruise in that company without drinking 
05-05-26 | 02:19 PM
#2561
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From: Knoxville, TN
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05-05-26 | 02:45 PM
#2562
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From: San Diego, CA
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05-05-26 | 03:09 PM
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From: Tejas
Maybe I should post this in the 50+ forum, but I am already considering the pros/cons of collecting Social Security. I am 61 so could start in less than one year.
There are all types of online calculators that help your make the "right" decision, but these simply calculate lifetime benefit based on your life expectancy. They do NOT adjust for two important factors:
1. Money is often more valuable when you are younger so you can travel, buy new bikes, eat at nice restaurants etc., whereas when you are older you may not be able to take advantage of these items (of course you can argue you need the money to pay for aides etc) but in general the utility of each dollar is greater when you are younger
2. There is a pretty good chance that SS benefits will be cut in 10 years when the fund goes insolvent. I don't think this will be eliminated but a 20% cut across the board COULD occur. It might be better to get the "sure thing" earlier than a reduced benefit later. Maybe.
Based on these items, I may consider collecting at 62 or 65 rather than waiting for "full retirement" at 67.
There are all types of online calculators that help your make the "right" decision, but these simply calculate lifetime benefit based on your life expectancy. They do NOT adjust for two important factors:
1. Money is often more valuable when you are younger so you can travel, buy new bikes, eat at nice restaurants etc., whereas when you are older you may not be able to take advantage of these items (of course you can argue you need the money to pay for aides etc) but in general the utility of each dollar is greater when you are younger
2. There is a pretty good chance that SS benefits will be cut in 10 years when the fund goes insolvent. I don't think this will be eliminated but a 20% cut across the board COULD occur. It might be better to get the "sure thing" earlier than a reduced benefit later. Maybe.
Based on these items, I may consider collecting at 62 or 65 rather than waiting for "full retirement" at 67.
Wasn't worth it for me to consider before max age due to that erosion.
05-05-26 | 03:21 PM
#2564
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