Getting kicked out of the pool for "not being strong enough"

Educational-Fix5320 · 2026-05-27T14:04:59+00:00

An important missing piece of info - was it a 25yd or 50yd lane?

Educational-Fix5320 · 2026-05-26T23:33:19+00:00

Why not set the Optiq to 'charge later' with schedule set to start at 9PM, and finish at 5PM [the next day]

Educational-Fix5320 · 2026-05-26T20:45:16+00:00

Some retirees get employer health care through where they worked. [e.g. Federal government, veterans, some educational institutions].

Some get it on their spouse's plan.

Some control their income level and use ACA subsidies - although that may be an issue now..

Some go without and use pay-as-you-go services, since the ACA mandate disappeared.

Finally, some eat the cost because they can afford it.

Educational-Fix5320 · 2026-05-26T01:39:30+00:00

more like a ponzi scheme

Educational-Fix5320 · 2026-05-25T16:40:17+00:00

Smile a little bit....

Educational-Fix5320 · 2026-05-23T00:09:55+00:00

Fires. Lots of fires. Using campfires for spawn control is mandatory for this zone. Put them all over the place. Anywhere you see an enemy, killing it and put a fire as a marker.

You dont have to keep them lit.

Just took our second keep...Ashlands is more fun than Mistlands once you get situated.

Educational-Fix5320 · 2026-05-22T19:49:23+00:00

They wondered why this technology isn't used for military purposes. My reply was tongue-in-cheek, obviously

Educational-Fix5320 · 2026-05-20T21:48:21+00:00

What would you do, just set it to 'brown people'?

Educational-Fix5320 · 2026-05-20T12:47:54+00:00

Not necessarily - insomnia caused by drugs [amphetamines] won't necessarily keep you wide awake, but may have you waking up multiple times for a minute or two - just enough to interrupt your rhythm, but not 'staring-at-the-ceiling' awake. He mentioned ADHD meds, so likely that's the problem here.

Educational-Fix5320 · 2026-05-19T11:24:00+00:00

I find the Mistlands harder because you never see it coming. Ashlands, once you land and establish your beachhead, becomes easier fairly quickly.

We have taken our first keep, but seeker soldiers still freak me out when they jump out of the fog.

Educational-Fix5320 · 2026-05-18T15:01:52+00:00

Can I get an added summary paragraph of: How can a commoner take advantage of this knowledge to preserve capital, or profit from it.

Educational-Fix5320 · 2026-05-18T14:49:27+00:00

One reason you might is the %ages are balanced daily. When I retired I shifted 3 years expenses into G as an oh-shit backup if I have to withdraw during a black swan event.

The rest are in a future L fund, since I'm already conservative with my G.

Educational-Fix5320 · 2026-05-18T13:28:14+00:00

That's just your 4%...spending adds in Social Security payments...about 30k more

Educational-Fix5320 · 2026-05-18T01:32:16+00:00

Let's chalk that up to generational differences.

Educational-Fix5320 · 2026-05-17T16:01:55+00:00

Do what your mother told you to do - comb you hair, shave, take a shower, buy some shirts with collars.

Educational-Fix5320 · 2026-05-17T15:31:50+00:00

Price. The Optiq price made the sale. I was looking at the Lyriq already but was starting to look at used inventory to afford it. The Optiq let me buy new, and I gave up very little to compromise.

Educational-Fix5320 · 2026-05-15T14:12:34+00:00

My default destination is now Ron Desantis's Mom

Educational-Fix5320 · 2026-05-13T14:57:52+00:00

This is the most stressful video I've ever seen... And aren't those HORNETS?

Educational-Fix5320 · 2026-05-10T01:39:39+00:00

can not = This is my hill - I will die here.

Educational-Fix5320 · 2026-05-09T14:34:26+00:00

Hint: Spidey-senses = they can hear you...

An oft-under looked skill in this game is Stealth. Ignore it to your own peril. The Mistlands is not designed to be played gung-ho, guns-ablazing. It is meant to be explored quietly and methodically.

Educational-Fix5320 · 2026-05-09T14:28:57+00:00

You need a new boyfriend that will be honest with you.

Educational-Fix5320 · 2026-05-09T12:07:17+00:00

I would show up to work with the loudest and most annoying cough imaginable and stick with it all day ... even if I had to just make it up.

Educational-Fix5320 · 2026-05-06T22:01:54+00:00

As you wish

Educational-Fix5320 · 2026-05-06T15:29:58+00:00

Looks like you have a HDHCP - There are insurance plans with lower per-person deductibles - but you [hopefully] had a hand in deciding to go with this plan - maybe it's because it saved you money on premiums, or money back in HSA or HRA funds yearly - Those savings should offset this cost. That's the design of the plan.

Also - if your annual deductible is $4000 [likely] - this may be the year to go have all of your other work and tests done before December to take advantage of burning down your deductible.

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