romeroaaron
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My only experience as a gen z is not being able to buy a house on a fry cook wage
I really should be working
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I guess I'm a mainliner then. I don't gussie mine up with cream or sugar, and definitely not "flavors". (Just hearing somebody say "pumpkin spice" sets me to gagging!)- Thread starter
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Live a life with disposable stuff.
So a month of so ago we decided it was time to down size. Go to one story, no pool or large yard to maintain.
We have been in this house <20 years.
Raised the three youngest here. And accumulated 5 tons of stuff. I gave away so much stuff. Who needs three patio sets and three grills, three compressors, 11 hammers and 4 cans of random 'good' nuts, bolts and screws? I had to hire a guy to haul out a huge pile of 'good stuff', twice. I gave away enough tools to outfit a contractor. And three bedrooms full of dusty stuff.
It came down to three days to finish packing, load multiple containers, do the demo at the new place before the paint and floor guys.
Pro Tip - you are not going to find that when you need it, That is going to be obsolete in a year, no one wants any of the 6 computers you are saving because they were really good ones. Oh, and you accumulated all those extra nuts and bolts because you could not find these cans when you needed a nut and bolt. You don't really need 11 hammers and six drills if you are an insurance guy. Oh, and Saws, coping to compond miter, to pole saws, to three chain saws. Throw that crap away. Just don't admit to your boys they were right when they said 'Pop, just throw that crap out.
Oh, oh and I just bought the coolest little sawzall.
So a month of so ago we decided it was time to down size. Go to one story, no pool or large yard to maintain.
We have been in this house <20 years.
Raised the three youngest here. And accumulated 5 tons of stuff. I gave away so much stuff. Who needs three patio sets and three grills, three compressors, 11 hammers and 4 cans of random 'good' nuts, bolts and screws? I had to hire a guy to haul out a huge pile of 'good stuff', twice. I gave away enough tools to outfit a contractor. And three bedrooms full of dusty stuff.
It came down to three days to finish packing, load multiple containers, do the demo at the new place before the paint and floor guys.
Pro Tip - you are not going to find that when you need it, That is going to be obsolete in a year, no one wants any of the 6 computers you are saving because they were really good ones. Oh, and you accumulated all those extra nuts and bolts because you could not find these cans when you needed a nut and bolt. You don't really need 11 hammers and six drills if you are an insurance guy. Oh, and Saws, coping to compond miter, to pole saws, to three chain saws. Throw that crap away. Just don't admit to your boys they were right when they said 'Pop, just throw that crap out.
Oh, oh and I just bought the coolest little sawzall.
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August 26th 2022 , 1 year ago = Death and mayhem.
<Crickets>
Not for men and women I know.
Copied from a buddy's post
"From a Company Commander:
On August 26, at around 1730, Ghost Company was rushing to save as many people as possible at the Abbey Gate before we were required to cease processing evacuees. We were supposed to have stopped an hour earlier, but we decided to keep working for an additional hour in hopes of finding more passport holders or Green Cards. Alongside many other members of 2/1, the Army, and British Paratroopers, the Marines and Sailors of Ghost, were pulling families out of the canal when a suicide bomber detonated his device from the other side of the water. All those working to save Afghans and Americans were fully exposed to the blast.
Nine of my Marines and Sailors gave their lives so that others may live, and almost 20 other members of the company were wounded by their side. Up until that moment, I did not believe I could ever be more proud of their efforts, by the way they handled the surging crowds and chaos all week, but they proved me wrong.
A mass casualty event is something we prepared and trained for - especially our incredibly corpsmen. It is defined by having fewer resources than necessary to process and handle those wounded. In our case, we had a third of our entire force to care for in a split second. But in less than 20 minutes after the bomb detonated, we had our first wounded at the airport hospital and this included a ten minute drive time. Senior leaders at the operations center remarked they had never seen a MASSCAS response move so quickly. The entire V21 team worked incredibly smoothly and efficiently during this moment and we lived up to our name, The Professionals. We held security, we moved our wounded, and due to our training, likely saved more than we should have.
If Ghost Company is anything- it is a family. It is resilient and it is cohesive. In less than 24 hours after we returned to our billeting area after the attack, the company was back on the line and watching over evacuees. As my First Sergeant and I walked the lines that night, we saw the airport flag at half mast and we raised it back up. There is no breaking this company.
The Marines of Ghost and the rest of the V21 family were magnificent. Not only in that moment of horror, but throughout an entire week of the most indescribable tragedy one could ever witness. Our combined efforts kept the Abbey Gate open when many others closed - only pausing when the Dept of State couldn't process evacuees fast enough. As a result, V21 and the British Parachute Regiment processed over 30,000 people through the Abbey Gate.
There is no greater honor for a Marine to be called to save Americans. To be the last on deck as those who need our help are pulled to safety. To lay down our lives for others. That is what my Marines did. They will always be my heroes.
To support our families, and the families of those who lost loved ones alongside us, please consider donating to the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (https://www.taps.org)They will be providing care to us for a long time to come. Please consider sharing this post as well so that people may know our story and in hopes of increasing support to an organization that I have personally served for, and I know will provide the comfort we need.
Semper Fidelis."
There us no quit in these Men and Women.
I am proud to know these type of Americans.
<Crickets>
Not for men and women I know.
Copied from a buddy's post
"From a Company Commander:
On August 26, at around 1730, Ghost Company was rushing to save as many people as possible at the Abbey Gate before we were required to cease processing evacuees. We were supposed to have stopped an hour earlier, but we decided to keep working for an additional hour in hopes of finding more passport holders or Green Cards. Alongside many other members of 2/1, the Army, and British Paratroopers, the Marines and Sailors of Ghost, were pulling families out of the canal when a suicide bomber detonated his device from the other side of the water. All those working to save Afghans and Americans were fully exposed to the blast.
Nine of my Marines and Sailors gave their lives so that others may live, and almost 20 other members of the company were wounded by their side. Up until that moment, I did not believe I could ever be more proud of their efforts, by the way they handled the surging crowds and chaos all week, but they proved me wrong.
A mass casualty event is something we prepared and trained for - especially our incredibly corpsmen. It is defined by having fewer resources than necessary to process and handle those wounded. In our case, we had a third of our entire force to care for in a split second. But in less than 20 minutes after the bomb detonated, we had our first wounded at the airport hospital and this included a ten minute drive time. Senior leaders at the operations center remarked they had never seen a MASSCAS response move so quickly. The entire V21 team worked incredibly smoothly and efficiently during this moment and we lived up to our name, The Professionals. We held security, we moved our wounded, and due to our training, likely saved more than we should have.
If Ghost Company is anything- it is a family. It is resilient and it is cohesive. In less than 24 hours after we returned to our billeting area after the attack, the company was back on the line and watching over evacuees. As my First Sergeant and I walked the lines that night, we saw the airport flag at half mast and we raised it back up. There is no breaking this company.
The Marines of Ghost and the rest of the V21 family were magnificent. Not only in that moment of horror, but throughout an entire week of the most indescribable tragedy one could ever witness. Our combined efforts kept the Abbey Gate open when many others closed - only pausing when the Dept of State couldn't process evacuees fast enough. As a result, V21 and the British Parachute Regiment processed over 30,000 people through the Abbey Gate.
There is no greater honor for a Marine to be called to save Americans. To be the last on deck as those who need our help are pulled to safety. To lay down our lives for others. That is what my Marines did. They will always be my heroes.
To support our families, and the families of those who lost loved ones alongside us, please consider donating to the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (https://www.taps.org)They will be providing care to us for a long time to come. Please consider sharing this post as well so that people may know our story and in hopes of increasing support to an organization that I have personally served for, and I know will provide the comfort we need.
Semper Fidelis."
There us no quit in these Men and Women.
I am proud to know these type of Americans.
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As per Motor Vehicle Act, a Third Party insurance is compulsory and you must purchase one whether you buy a new or a used vehicle. You may purchase a comprehensive cover as well.
The former type of insurance protects you against financial and legal liabilities towards a third party. On the other hand, A comprehensive insurance policy provides cover to your vehicle against damage due to accident, fire, theft, cyclone, flood etc. Along with this cover, it covers any third party liability .Here are five major car insurance benefits.
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Akash, you really should be working!5 Benefits of Car Insurance
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The former type of insurance protects you against financial and legal liabilities towards a third party. On the other hand, A comprehensive insurance policy provides cover to your vehicle against damage due to accident, fire, theft, cyclone, flood etc. Along with this cover, it covers any third party liability .Here are five major car insurance benefits.
1. Damage or loss to insured vehicle
In case your vehicle is damaged due to an accident, fire, or self ignition, you are protected. Furthermore, if the car suffers losses due to burglary or theft, strikes, riots, or terrorism, your insurance policy covers these. Another benefit of car insurance is that it covers loss or damage while in transit by rail, inland waterways, air, road, or lift.
2. Personal accident cover
Another advantage of car insurance is that it offers personal accident cover for a pre-determined amount. Personal Accident cover provides protection against permanent total disability, Death due to an accident. Furthermore, this cover can be taken for other passengers on unnamed basis (maximum as per the vehicle's seating capacity) for a pre-determined amount under the car insurance policy.
3. Large network of garages
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Back in the black and white days we would get a suckered as we left the Doc's office.
Today = Caldo De Pollo
And warm floor tortilla with butter for desert and coffee.
This is a local place. Frequented by gardeners, firefighters, cops, Veterans leaving the VA. They are blasting Ranchero type Mexican music that reminds me of my grandparents.
OK, this was just for the blood work. The appointment is this afternoon, after that one it is going to be a cool an adult beverage or two.
I like this being grown as man stuff. Mostly.
My daughter married a young guy over 30 years ago. I didn't really like it. He was a nice enough guy. But she was 18. Fast forward, they are going strong.
Today = Caldo De Pollo
And warm floor tortilla with butter for desert and coffee.
This is a local place. Frequented by gardeners, firefighters, cops, Veterans leaving the VA. They are blasting Ranchero type Mexican music that reminds me of my grandparents.
OK, this was just for the blood work. The appointment is this afternoon, after that one it is going to be a cool an adult beverage or two.
I like this being grown as man stuff. Mostly.
...
Started the morning coffee having a conversation with my daughter about a potential mate, love that girl.
My daughter married a young guy over 30 years ago. I didn't really like it. He was a nice enough guy. But she was 18. Fast forward, they are going strong.
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Mine are all red...
Yeah, good choice. My oldest son is all in with Milwaukee. I bought my youngest son a Dewalt drill and impact set when they bought their first house but have started switching them over to Milwaukee.
BTW, Dewalt has a great 12 V system. Lighter and good power.
I could never give away my tools! Even though I may have duplicates. Nuts and bolts? Never know when you'll need them....just can't get rid of that stuff! While I no longer work with my hands for a living, my tools are a part of me!
