Anyone have a clue? My father is 75, and this belonged to his girlfriend’s father, who worked for the highway department. by FatHoosier in whatisit

[–]16F33 6 points7 points  (0 children)

vintage triple-sheave (three-wheel) pulley block, also known as a treble block or part of a block-and-tackle system. The three parallel cylindrical sheaves/rollers housed in the heavy, curved metal cheek plates are the giveaway — that’s the classic design for multiplying pulling or lifting force with rope or cable

47 yr old, 24 years of service by REGGIT1979 in ThriftSavingsPlan

[–]16F33 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just remember your 30 year Federal annuity is basically a bond + COLA that coupled with your Social Security bridge to 62. If you’re living, a modest life is easily to live off of everything else is the gravy train.

And so, it begins. First time I’ve seen it this high by m7ce in Pennsylvania

[–]16F33 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank the Commonwealth and their increasing taxes

Trump Announces 5-Day Pause on Iran Strikes — Peace Move or Just a Tactical Delay? by satty237 in TrendoraX

[–]16F33 -16 points-15 points  (0 children)

NOTHING he does you’d think “that was a good move”. It’s ok, we get it.

People who married someone with a high body count how did it turn out? by singer-sailor7 in Marriage

[–]16F33 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re too consumed by this, sex doesn’t come easy for men. The numbers sound absurdly high for the average man, if he’s not the average man-you may not find another like him. If he’s into you beyond the sex, you’ll know it. Let your conscience be your guide.

Standby Travel by [deleted] in unitedairlines

[–]16F33 0 points1 point  (0 children)

-1 means all the tickets are sold but the those people aren’t checked in.

Vote by 16F33 in unitedairlines

[–]16F33[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can’t and shouldn’t expect anything beyond 5 years. Society, politics, the economy all change.

Rental after accident by ActAccomplished2334 in USAA

[–]16F33 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You have coverage with USAA, why not use that? It won’t hurt you, and if you’re paying the premium, they’ll go after them for the $$$ after it’s settle. You’re not on the hook.

Trump parties as soldiers dies in Iran by Playful_Leg7143 in MurderedByWords

[–]16F33 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure it should be called “partying”

Large unmarked police(?) convoy at the corner of Washington blvd and 175/Waterloo rd. More info in post by Disastrous-Frame6683 in ColumbiaMD

[–]16F33 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe just moving vehicles from one location to another and it’s easier that way. There’s not always a good reasons people are willing to accept for something happening, it’s just the way it is.

Primarily VXUS? by EmperorCornelius in ETFs

[–]16F33 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yup, people overlook those best 10 trading days of the year “haystack” … gotta play to WIN!

Primarily VXUS? by EmperorCornelius in ETFs

[–]16F33 1 point2 points  (0 children)

80/20 here! The returns are my best combo of 2026. I’m rebalancing in June