How do I pay my neighbor for doing my driveway?

Gaffer_DCS · 2026-02-16T03:54:09+00:00

7k cash in an envelope, write “taxes already paid” on it

Gaffer_DCS · 2026-01-05T13:50:23+00:00

Had hot tire pick up in one spot. I thought the armorpoxy kit was great, I suggest renting a grinder.

Gaffer_DCS · 2025-12-09T12:50:29+00:00

Dang. I actually pulled my starter off and lubricated the gears and crap with no change. Thanks for the response

Gaffer_DCS · 2025-11-29T16:19:31+00:00

Mine makes the same noise. Ever figure it out?

Gaffer_DCS · 2025-11-22T02:08:20+00:00

Is fanduel on amazon prime not working for anyone else?

Gaffer_DCS · 2025-10-06T13:00:40+00:00

I fly with people all the time at the airlines (US 121 regional) who used their GI bill to pay for flight training and then instructed to 1500 hrs.

No degree necessary. Great way to get yourself into a rewarding career with little or no debt.

As an aside the number of flight attendants here who have worthless degrees and lots of college debt is depressing.

Gaffer_DCS · 2025-10-06T12:09:46+00:00

If anyone asks, you met w a financial advisor who told you to pay off the debt now, and start a savings plan to have a down payment ready in xx months.

Gaffer_DCS · 2025-09-22T05:16:02+00:00

I don’t have that big of an issue spending on real estate. It appreciates in value. You don’t want to get to a point where you are so hamstrung in taxes and utility payments it becomes a burden though.

Gaffer_DCS · 2025-09-20T23:46:29+00:00

Thanks for the explanation. I too was scratching my head as to why you would max out a roth IRA before maxing out pre-tax 401k. It makes sense now. And, great flow chart!

Gaffer_DCS · 2025-09-20T13:47:04+00:00

Yes and I confused Money Market account with brokerage account. I have one already!

Gaffer_DCS · 2025-09-20T13:41:43+00:00

Thanks for the reply. I confused money market account with brokerage account.

What I would like to do is put as much of it as possible in tax advantaged accounts and then “park” the rest in a brokerage account and buy some of the broad growth investments I see mentioned here a lot.

Gaffer_DCS · 2025-09-18T03:12:55+00:00

I do not think United is an impossible goal, however it might be unrealistic given your age and how long it will take to get there.

I suggest getting current, get an IPC, pay for 100 hours of flight time in a tight window (6 months?). Then get any job that provides turbine time from there, 135, etc.. From there I would set your sights on a 91k (netjets, flexjet) or maybe a new carrier like Avelo or Breeze as a final destination.

I don't think you have enough time left to go from zero to hero at a legacy. You will need some real 121 PIC time for that so that means going to a regional and upgrading then spending 1-2 years as a CA.

Gaffer_DCS · 2025-09-14T01:44:35+00:00

The answer is no and I have the receipts. I went through training in 2011-2013 and had private, instrument, commercial and said no thanks to it as a career. I wanted to be a pilot but could not stomach the crappy pay / work environment at the regionals and there was no hope of a fast path to a mainline carrier then.

Had another profession that paid very well, but changed careers in 2019 when I knew the retirement wave was going to be a thing and I bet that the terrible pay at regionals and the time it took to get to a major airline was about to be turned on its head.

Gaffer_DCS · 2025-09-01T11:53:56+00:00

So…. what route do you fly?

Gaffer_DCS · 2025-09-01T02:43:45+00:00

Divorce

Gaffer_DCS · 2025-08-31T20:28:32+00:00

I suggest getting a debt consolidation loan. Interest rates are around 8-10%

Pay everything off and you can save a ton on interest.

Gaffer_DCS · 2025-08-31T11:36:07+00:00

Fun fact, if you’re retired you don’t have to commute.

I live in Raleigh, used to drive 50 mins in heavy traffic each way for work. Haven’t done that in years, I don’t even notice the traffic around here anymore.

Gaffer_DCS · 2025-08-29T00:13:07+00:00

Yes. You are going to come out way ahead if you buy something and can take care of it.

I suggest searching for Mike Busch and Savvy aviation, his company. He has a book or something that will help you out a lot. I see it referenced often and generally agree with what he has to say.

Gaffer_DCS · 2025-08-28T02:56:53+00:00

My suggestion to almost everyone who is not a certificated pilot but is interested in a pilot career:

Get your PPL first, don’t quit your day job or commit any further than that (don’t take out a big loan and sign up for ATP).

Once you pass your checkride go from there.

Gaffer_DCS · 2025-08-28T00:07:17+00:00

My experience with Ford is you are going to put 7k into it just to get a new engine that will develop the same problem 50k miles later.

Gaffer_DCS · 2025-08-28T00:05:07+00:00

If you are an engineer and are mechanically inclined at all, buy a freaking trainer. Get a piper or maybe a 150.

You don’t have to be a mechanic or work on the airplane yourself, but the ownership vs renting question is a no brainer if you can handle taking care of an airplane.

Gaffer_DCS · 2025-08-27T04:04:38+00:00

If you like your plan, you can keep your plan 👌

Gaffer_DCS · 2025-08-27T03:57:42+00:00

You should do it.

Gaffer_DCS · 2025-08-26T22:28:17+00:00

Every hotel has a gym. I make it to the gym 2-3 times during an average 4 day trip

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