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<r>From what it seems of the ages listed, I am the second oldest. Just turned 62, and in fact put in for my retirement today, (Takes affect 1/31/05) after working "45" years straight!!! With only 2-1/2 months off all during that time! It's scary, but also exciting at the same time, as I w...

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<t>Bill Sikes wrote: I'm going to buy a car via e-bay soon - I'm waiting to see what comes up. The thing to do is to ask lots of questions, it seems, and note that phrases such as "in working order" may mean anything from "works but is rough and about to explode" to "is in A1 condition". Also, e-bay...

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<t>tankspring wrote: the stupid thing here in canada is that the same item can be re-taxed everytime it is sold, like if 5 people have owned the same car, every one of them has paid tax to buy it, so its been taxed 5 times tankspring- I did not get to mention that is the same situat...

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<r>I have three friends that have bought their Cars through "Ebay" motors, physcally unseen. As the cars were in Florida, (1,400 miles away) and they in Connecticut. They looked at dozens of close up pictures that were posted on line by the Ebay Car sellers of their desired Car. All three Cars were ...

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<r>Sales Tax in Connecticut USA, is currently 6% on the Items that others have listed, for the State to collect to help finance necessary State services. But in "addition" to Sales Tax, we have to pay a "Property Tax" on any thing that has to be registered. Cars, Boats, Trailers, Air Planes. Which c...

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<t>Hi All, during a Hurricane & or even a heavy wind storm is it better to open all the windows in the House to equalize the pressure, or leave them tightly closed. The object is of course for the Roof not to blow off!! Years ago, I thought I recall it was said to open the windows. But during al...

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<t>valerie wrote: My little Toyota 4X4 will be 19 years old in January, still runs like a top with 211,000 on her. Of course, being a four cylinder with that mileage I find myself having to shift to fourth gear on upgrades sometimes, but she is so fun to jump in and ...

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<r>LottomagicZ4941 wrote: Don't remember how many miles my Grand AM made it. However it did last me from 1987 to 2000. 13 years not to shabbie. My Alero is already on 87K miles and she will be 4 years old in July? No that is just when I bought her so she is actually a tad older...

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<r>CARLA wrote: HI GUYS, and LADYCOP..!! I'm new here, but I'm a gal that loves old cars. I have been the original owner of a 1973 Camaro..!! Lucy will be turning over 200,000 miles any day now. I have driven her almost every day since 1973. Original everything. Had the engine...

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<r>lady cop wrote: i had a 20 year old jaguar XJ6 with over 200,000 miles on it...i loved that gorgeous car, :driving: (except for the Lucas electrics)....but i destroyed it in a three-time rollover in the rain. :-1 Hi Lady Cop, I love the XJ6, it was a gorgeous car. I had a 1971 XK...

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<t>gmc wrote: Citroen BX diesel 140,000, brake discs and shoes every 30,000, suspension bushes every year as well, new radiator. Two clutches. Wouldn't buy another citroen if you paid me to (well I would if you gave me one) Renault clio diesel 97,000 traded it in before the big bills star...

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<t>The most "miles" driven on a new car I bought (Chrysler-Plymouth Horizon made in USA) was 137,400. With still all the original engine, standard transmission, & clutch. (clutch still did not slip at all after all those miles) Only things replaced were tires, breaks, & wiper blades. It stil...

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<t>Hi Jack, your post on retirement has me worried somewhat. Teaching is a wonderful profession, and all teachers should be commended. Unfortunately I am not a teacher, just an Aircraft Design Engineering manager. But part of my job however does require me to mentor and coach my young Design Enginee...

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<t>Tombstone wrote: You know what is amazing - getting 10 years on a battery! I don't think I've ever gotten past about 5 to 6 years on any of my batteries. What model car was this? I have a 1999 diesel (dodge ram - 4x4) truck that I hope to have for several hundred thousand ...

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<t>The most "miles" driven on a new car I bought (Chrysler-Plymouth made in USA) was 137,400. With still all the original engine, standard transmission, & clutch. (clutch still did not slip at all after all those miles) Only things replaced were tires, breaks, & wiper blades. It still had th...

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<t>It would seem "Bomb-Proof" Windows in non-Bomb-Proof "House Walls" does not make too much sense. It reminds me of a few years back when the hype about "chemical bombs" had thousands of people rushing to buy plastic and duct tape to cover their windows! Like that was really going to help!!! Duct t...

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<t>Monday November 22 the jury that convicted Scott Peterson returns to court to deliberate on his punishment. Should he get the Death penalty or life in prison? Life in prison seems like it would be a never ending hell for him, locked away from freedom forever. Freedom that he so much wa...

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<t>Jack Sprat wrote: There are certain men's clothing items that Sears sells that I like. Am going to buy a dozen or so this week because they may discontinue their current brands soon. I wonder if they will still honor their Craftman tool guarentee. From what was said in...

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With the announced merger of Sears and K-Mart, it has been said Martha Stewart's stocks have skyrocketed and she just made "millions of dollars". Even in prison she makes big money!!! Only in America!!! :-2

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<r>A Karenina wrote: Health Canada oversees the safety of drugs, and is roughly the equivalent of the FDA. People visit Canada and buy over the counter medications every day. Prescription drugs are no different. Meaning, they're perfectly safe from everything I can find on the subject (as well as my...

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<t>Prescripoin Drugs cost those without Insurance plans in the USA a fortune! Some states like Illinois, & Wisconson are making it legal for their residents to be able to get Prescription Drugs from Canada, at greatly reduced prices. Ofcourse the USA FDA is opposed to this, saying that the Drugs...

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<r>illuminati wrote: No comparison. Satellite is super super. Bad weather outages? Hardly ever with us. Even when it does, it is for a few seconds. Doesn't your cable go out a couple of times per year or more? illuminati, thanks for you reply. Glad to hear the Satellite i...

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<t>It has been said that Disneyworld is one of the greatest places on Earth! I believe it, as each of the 5 times I have been there I felt exerillerated, excited, and amaized at the magnitude of it all. I know many people that have been there many more times then that and they tell me the same thing...

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<r>Paula wrote: we have found clothing for our poodle that says, the grand-dog, Our Mini Poodle is just adorable, we love her so much, she lives with us, thats why she is so loved. I love my human girls too. They call me Gamma Paula. it is so funny. They R always kissing and hugging us. <...

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<t>So what do you think about the Scott Peterson verdict. (For those of you that don't know of him, he was just convicted of murdering his Wife & unborn child) He now faces the "death" penalty. I think he was a liar, cheat, and a real scoundral. (I don't like him myself) But I'm not ...

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<r>Leasing a Car seems like a waste of money. When the lease is over, you give them back the car and have nothing to show for the money. Although many people do it, so there must be some advantages. If you continue to lease another new car, then you are always driving a new car. But then you are als...

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<t>Paula wrote: When you say Grand-Children, that should be more than (one). I have (3) grand girls, oh my god are they beautiful. My first girl bonded with women only, i was one very special person to get to be a favorite, since we had another girl, same parents, she loves her grand-dad the best, o...

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<t>Grandchildren are great! Unfortunately, my wife & I do not get to see our Grandson as often as we would like. As he & his parents live in Florida and us in Connecticut. We make 3 or 4 trips a year to visit him. Last visit before now, was end of July when My wife & I babysat him for a ...

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<t>Cable TV prices are rocketing towards the Sky! I have heard that "Satilite - Dish Networks" are far less expensive. But don't know anyone that has one to ask them if the reception is as good, or better than Cable. Does bad weather affect reception, or even block it? Anyboby out there have a Dish ...

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<t>Grandchildren are great! Unfortunately, my wife & I do not get to see our Grandson as often as we would like. As he & his parents live in Florida and us in Connecticut. We make 3 or 4 trips a year to visit him. Last visit before now, was end of July when My wife & I babysat him for a ...

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<t>Bill Sikes wrote: I need a new car. Ubgger it. It's a bit shorter than it was. Lboody lorry pulled onto the roundabout without stopping. Arse. Sorry for your misfortune. Just curious, this whole subject started with "Older Folks" driving slow. So was the other driver O...

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<t>Hopalong wrote: Retirement ? - I just did it and I did it long before 65 and there was some financial risk. So what . I thought it would be a significant adjustment and it is. However - Ive been at now in a new location for almost 3 months and so far I've discovered the following -----...

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<t>valerie wrote: My father retired 16 years ago at 62, and we always tease him about we don't know what he did BEFORE he retired. He really enjoys himself, I know. Have you thought of volunteering in some way? Maybe there are new business start-ups who could use yo...

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<t>Hello Forum members, looking for anyone that can point out any of the hidden problems of becoming a "SnowBird". I currently have a house up North, and now just bought a Condo in Florida. (Thank God those 4 hurricanes did not damage it) So come the cold months I plan on going South.<br...

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<r>Paula wrote: cars; where you a car salesman? what was your career? my father-in law is 79 and is a retired dairy farmer who still hunts, cares for his apple trees and grows 3 gardens yearly, find something you like to do & enjoy. he always said if he stops he will rust, so he keeps going. any...

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<t>Martha, Martha, Martha, the woman is an Icon, I never did really much care for her! But in her defense, I believe she got a raw deal because of "who" she was/is! She is a strong opiniated very successfull woman, some don't like that! She did not do anything that hundreds, if not thousa...

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<t>Suresh Gupta wrote: A large number of people will feel the same on the eve of retirement. Rather than worrying about things you have mentioned it will be better to plan your retirement life. Let me share with you my experience with my retirment and life after that. Circumstances forced retirement...

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<t>Paula wrote: I cannot imagine complete retirement, we have a family business, out of our home. We have assorted buildings that we work out of, i will always be involved until death, we are the 5th generation here to work the land. Retirement is to me a person who worked for some-one not themselve...

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<t>gmc wrote: It's not change that is the problem it's how you decide you will deal with it. Work is what you do not what you are. If your personal identity is tied up in being employed you have a problem. Work isn't important to you per se it's the bits around it Unless you ar...

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<t>Hello Forum Readers, I Am Hoping Some Of You May Want To Give Me Your Perspective And Some Pointers On Retirement. I Am Supposed To Retire Next Month, But I Am Afraid. To My Wife She Thinks Thats Crazy. As I Have Been Working All My Life To Get To Retirement. In My Mind I Think I Want To Work Unt...

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<t>Thinking out loud. I agree with testing. I was going to say after a "certain age" people should be tested for "eye sight", as well as reflexes. But as I'm writing this it occured to me, that everyone's situations (regardless of age) sometimes change. Young people can perminently injure their eye(...

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<t>pattybug52- hang in there- you are, and have done the right thing! I don't get to see my Grandchildren because their mom took my kids to Florida 20 years ago. Because of the that, we are not close and now I do not get to see my Grandchildren either. The situation stinks. So do what ever you have ...

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<t>Hello Forum members, I was wondering if any retired persons out there know if there are any "Retirement Support Groups" that I can talk to. I am having very strong mixed emotions about finally retiring. I have worked for the last "45" years, and don't know anything else. I am scheduled to retire ...

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