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Might've missed it but I'll offer up Gatti's pizza. How the fuck that place is still around is beyond me. I tried the one near the drag years ago one time and it was absolute trash. With so many good pizza spots within walking distance how do those places survive?

I swear I've walked by a subway when someone opens the damn door and my clothes smell like that awful smell for the rest of the day. It's unbelievable.

Reasonable question - I've worked a version of 9/80 (half day every Friday) for the past 8 or 9 years. I was discussing with a co-worker the other day what $ value I'd assign to it, and we both concluded somewhere upwards of 30k/yr to give it up. For 40 I would consider it depending on other PTO/comp factors. Also, obviously it depends on how much the 40k means to you. If you are only pulling down 80k now then it's a no-brainer. If you're pulling in average Surly money of 250k+ then it means less. Only you can decide that.

Yes this too. I was trying to explain this to a buddy of mine (we are 30) and I think a light bulb went off for him. 401k, HSA, 529, do whatever I can every year to reduce what can go to Uncle Sam.

I don't necessarily view it at trumpeting successes to make others feel bad, but rather providing some counter points to the endless stream of "lol milennials will never retire" articles (though yes a few probably are just trying to brag). Something I think most folks in a similar position can agree upon would be not having any school loans was life changing - even if you don't realize it at the time. Where I grew up I didn't know anyone took out loans for college. I still am not quite sure what it cost me to go to UT but I believe tuition was somewhere around 9k/semester. Looking back now, to Aqua Buddha's well articulated point, this was probably the single biggest thing in life that could set me ahead. At the time I had no idea how big of a deal this was. I thank my parents to this day for that gift, and I have already started saving for my 2 year old's college fund. I hope most people can recognize that a huge gift of no debt is like starting on the 40 yard line while anyone else with student loans got two yards out of the endzone on the kickoff (or got tackled for a safety)

Pops and I are heading across the pond next summer for a golf trip. Length of stay TBD, but I would guess maybe 5 days? Certainly will do St Andrews, Royal Troon. I'm also thinking Muirfield as well, but outside of that I would love to hear from someone who has done a similar trip. I've been to Ireland (but not for golf) and know that N.I. especially has some great courses, but just don't know if it's worth the hassle hopping across the Irish Sea. Outside of StA, Troon, Muirfield, Carnoustie, what are some other courses I'm not thinking of?

That was fucking wild, but after reading the article I can see why the cop with the body camera just unloaded on them at the end.

For real, this.

Wife must be smokin hot.

Can you imagine ANY past President threatening to "tax [a company] like never before!" Fucking surreal

Actually this chart stood out even more to me. >50% of news is "Misinformation"???? The fuck??

You're not wrong.

What % rate could you consider "punitive"? Obviously not 70. 80? 90? 99?

This. There's also a really weird obsession with Johnny by some posters who think they know everything. The funniest part is that I am certain there are others on this very site who are much wealthier than Johnny, yet their ire is relentlessly directed at him.

Definitely worth the time investment lulz

I did. I added several and that did not seem to help. Looking to go quarter-less next time around.

Wife's SUV needs new tires here pretty soon. I have always stuck to Michelin or (sometimes) Contis. Any reason to go away from those brands? Anyone have a model they really like? She's a SAHM so there won't be any offroading, snow driving, mountain climbing, etc. Just tooling around the suburbs going to kid shit. The quieter, smoother, the better. Car currently has some Michelin Latitudes on it that came with the car from the factory, but they are louder than other Michelins I've had in the past. Also no pics, TIA

I mean I even said I enjoyed Paris. I liked it with just the wife and I for 2 or 3 days. We also did lots of walking, and once we figured out the Metro that was convenient as well. I'm not sure you could spend a week there with kids and totally avoid the shitty areas. Plus in the summer it's a crowded, hot ass city. Perhaps shit hole was too strong a phrase, but like I said, people love to forget it's a big city like NYC or something.

I mean there's still a lot to do within the nicer parts of the city, but I do feel like it is very romanticized when in reality it is a typical very large city. Some nice areas, and lots of really shitty ones. I'll never forget getting out of Gare Du Nord and thinking "where the fuck am I?"

I enjoyed Paris and Versailles when I went but also remember that Paris is largely a shit hole of a city. Seriously, outside of Versailles and some of the very upscale arrondissements it is a not a nice town. If going for a week I'd lobby for Italy first (try to get out of Rome and go to Tuscany or other parts of the country-side - Amalfi Coast, Siena, Assisi ), or Ireland, again getting out of Dublin. Edit: I should mention if she wants "away from the Texas heat" both Italy and Paris are hot as FUCK in July. Ireland would be nice temperature wise.

Great thread. Blows my mind how many folks will have the means but don't want to retire. Perhaps it's because I'm only 30 and retirement is but a distant point on the horizon, but I've always thought once I had $xxMM saved up, I'd peace out for good. I feel like I've got no shortage of things I'd rather be doing than working - whether it's golf, hiking, gardening, woodworking, traveling whatever. My wife's uncle retired recently and is dabbling in wine and cheese making. I'd love to try shit like that. On the flip side, I do know I will maybe feel different as I get closer to retirement. My dad is 65 and could have retired a decade or more ago but keeps working because he loves what he does. I also think it's not about how much money he has anymore, but the longer he works the more he and my mom can do charity-wise.

Sadly I believe that's probably the real letter because of how absurd it is.

Good lord.

Noko summit is off to everyone's shock.

Nice one, but I see you and raise you this - Wife is in her brand new SUV (I mean it's like 2 months old when this happens). I had pulled in from work and my car was sitting (running) in the driveway - lined up DIRECTLY in line with where I pull into the garage. I got out to roll a trashcan in as she is pulling out for a nail appointment or some shit and she manages to back her NEW car into our OTHER car. Put a nice scratch on her car and a nice dent and scratch in mine. Gotta love family car on family car accidents.