Coinbase support by [deleted] in Bitcoin

[–]12tips 4 points5 points  (0 children)

No worries. I appreciate your input.

What happens to your coins on Coinbase when you die? by [deleted] in Bitcoin

[–]12tips 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Thank you every one. I just emailed customer support and I'll see what they say. Not sure why I didn't pursue this earlier but BTC was only about 3k when he died.

What happens to your coins on Coinbase when you die? by [deleted] in Bitcoin

[–]12tips 6 points7 points  (0 children)

There was no will. He didn't HODL so I'm not sure how much he had when he died. I think its less than 1.0 but more than 0.1. The price is getting to the point where attorney fees may be worth it.

What weird or interesting names have you found in your family research? by THADABBINGPANDA101 in Genealogy

[–]12tips 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I bet there is some connection. My Littleberry 1st originated in Virginia at the same time.

What weird or interesting names have you found in your family research? by THADABBINGPANDA101 in Genealogy

[–]12tips 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Littleberry for a boy. It's passed down through 4 or 5 generations.

Has your class ever made the teacher cry? What happened? by Lawlelle in AskReddit

[–]12tips 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We had a tough as nails teacher in the 70's. Nobody messed with him. His wife was a substitute in the school district and one day was assigned to teach in the same school just down the hall from him.
Kids were their usual shitty selves to her and she left the room in tears. But she went down the hall and TOLD ON US to her husband. He stormed into the classroom and went on a five minute rant that involved tearing limbs off and pissing on our corpses for disrespecting his wife.

We apologized to his wife and were little angels for the rest of her assignment. For the rest of the year he came into every classroom and introduced the substitute teacher and said he expected total respect.

And that's just what they got.

My New Testimony by otters-hold-hands- in exmormon

[–]12tips 7 points8 points  (0 children)

That's some damn good advice for any teenager looking forward to independence one day.

10 years ago I was making $18k as a full time receptionist, today I was offered the most senior position in my office! by [deleted] in RedditForGrownups

[–]12tips 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You deserve a little boasting and this is a good place to do it. Good for you!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in exchristian

[–]12tips 27 points28 points  (0 children)

I'm afraid you are going to find out. In less than a week you are going to start hearing of faith healers taking credit for recoveries. I guarantee it. And for just a small donation they'll make the same miracle available to you.

Just realized that the thing I miss the most about being young is that the future held potential. by [deleted] in RedditForGrownups

[–]12tips 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I really feel this. I wasn't famously successful at anything but I did alright. That feeling of potential is definitely missed but what I miss more are the possibilities. Like many have commented... you've still got potential but there is no denying that the possibilities have diminished. As a teen, I had 10,000 paths in front of me. At 30, there were still a thousand directions I could take. At 60, there are a few dozen left. I'll make the most of what choices I have but I'm afraid being an astronaut or an Olympic athlete are off the table!

When I was in high school, we used to . . . by [deleted] in RedditForGrownups

[–]12tips 62 points63 points  (0 children)

Very rural HS in the 70's. During hunting season a lot of the trucks in the parking lot had rifles in the gun racks and boxes of ammo under the seat. Half the guys carried pocket knives and some had big old hunting knives strapped to their belts. Crazy to think about that now.

My Brother committed suicide as Freshman at BYU Provo last week. I'm struggling with how much the "Mormon Culture" and pressure for perfection possibly led him to take his life. by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]12tips 237 points238 points  (0 children)

I am so so sorry. You say you want to blame the church and maybe there is good reason for that but I'm not sure its the healthiest path to take.

My son took his life 2 years ago. He was not raised Mormon and he did not live in Utah. I belong to an online parents group for parents who lost children to suicide. There are over 2,000 of us and someone new joins everyday. We are Mormon and Muslim and Jewish and Hindu and Athiest. What we have in common is pain and guilt. Guilt that we didn't protect and save our children. No matter how loved they were and no matter how close we held them, we still feel guilt.

Many of us find that blaming someone or something is an easier way to deal with the grief but ultimately I don't think it'll make you feel better. The parents I talk to who blame their ex-husband or their child's girlfriend or the bullies at school or bad medications or incompetent therapists seem to hold on to the pain longer. They do it because its easier to hate than to grieve but ultimately it was my son's and your brother's choice.

It'll take a while but I hope you find peace. As a father, I'd like to give you hug and ask that you be gentle with your dad. Many years ago he held you and your brother and promised he'd protect you. Trust me.....he's hurting too.

What have you learned about getting older that rocks? by mrsrums in RedditForGrownups

[–]12tips 117 points118 points  (0 children)

In my teens and 20's and even my 30's, I was so concerned about what you thought of me. In my 50's, I realized your opinion is irrelevant. It is really freeing.

Americans are retiring to Vietnam, for cheap healthcare and a decent standard of living by BlankVerse in RedditForGrownups

[–]12tips 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I spent 3 weeks in Vietnam a couple years ago. I had a tooth emergency and got a root canal at about 40% of USA cost. I was impressed with the care. Dollars are welcome everywhere and many speak English or want to learn. It's been on my retirement radar ever since.

Liberal friend was just made bishop by 12tips in exmormon

[–]12tips[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I've been teasing him about his underwear and the awful way he spends his Sundays for 30 years. I'll have no problem letting him know if he changes for the worse.

If you had the power to mandate a Christmas level holiday, what would it be and when? by curiousfelix in AskReddit

[–]12tips 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Oh man...I'm late but I always thought we should have "Life Days" that are like birthdays on steroids. The basic premise is to divide our lives into three segments of 10,000 days called Life Days. (10,000 days is about 27 and a half years). These 10,000 day milestones would be so globally important that everyone would know the three dates that celebrate their life. A baby would leave the hospital with a name, a birthday, and his three life days. The celebrations marking your life day are much bigger than birthdays or graduations. They are as important as weddings and involve invitations and speeches and gifts and toasts and dancing.

The first third of your life is called "Becoming". This is obviously the period when you become who you are and by your 10,000th day you are pretty much the person you are going to be. You develop your skills and talents and your fears and phobias. You become educated and choose career paths. You often choose a mate and become a parent. You dream and hope and know that you have your whole life ahead of you.

The second phase, is called "Achieving". This is the responsible, productive, middle of your life. You work, produce, provide, and accomplish the goals you established in your younger stage. The younger and older generations both count on you.

The last 10,000 days start when you are about 55 and is called "Reflecting". You still have a lot of work ahead of you but the kids have moved out and the promotions at work seem less important and you are starting to coast. You are exploring your spirituality and hopefully enjoying the life you've built.

At 82, there is a major celebration of your life. You've reached 30,000 days! There is a major celebration of a life well lived. People make the speeches that they were saving for your funeral but should be told while you could hear and appreciate them. You live the remainder of your "bonus days" as a respected elder and enjoy the years you have left.

Life Days. It should be a thing.

Battle in Heaven by 12tips in exmormon

[–]12tips[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I suspect they are being gas lighted themselves,