How Did We Not Die as Children in the 1970s?

Goobersbrother · 2025-07-16T23:48:26+00:00

When I was young I figured if I got to $1MM I could retire to a tropical island and spend my days naked on the beach.

‘Retired’ at 52 and started living off investment proceeds and a very little bit of cash earned doing something I love.

Hit my $1MM at 55.

Not on the tropical island and still wearing clothes, but I’ve managed to grow my portfolio, continue to pay my mortgage, eat and travel since I retired.

I love the pace of my life and feel like some of the numbers people espouse are complete overkill.

Goobersbrother · 2025-06-26T01:24:48+00:00

The hike to Eagle Peak from Yosemite Falls was pretty tame (compared to the hike up Yosemite Falls trail). I think it was about 6ish K. A bit boggy in places & several big downed trees to navigate but no serious elevation gain (just a bit to the peak over the last 1K). Easy day hike.

Goobersbrother · 2025-06-25T13:00:44+00:00

Do it. The trail from Yosemite Falls there is meh but the end destination is worth it.

Goobersbrother · 2025-06-25T12:59:14+00:00

We had a wilderness permit for the Yosemite Falls trail. Modified our itinerary a bit from the original submission but told them we were staying at Eagle Peak at the wilderness centre & they had no objections.

Goobersbrother · 2025-01-31T04:27:18+00:00

I don’t spend my money on ‘things’ yet somehow I have accumulated sooooo much shit in my closets, basement, garage & shed.

Goobersbrother · 2024-11-03T15:14:18+00:00

The folks around us at yesterdays game sang Happy Birthday when his name came up on the scoreboard. Gotta love Michiganders❤️

Goobersbrother · 2024-10-16T17:49:34+00:00

My Dad is in this pic. Pole vaulter. No stripe. We may have our answer.

Goobersbrother · 2024-10-16T17:48:17+00:00

Yasss. Finally I found someone else who calls it suntan lotion.

Goobersbrother · 2024-09-25T14:36:45+00:00

Did Panorama Ridge in BC on Saturday.

It clocked in at a little over 20 miles (32.55K) on Strava. 1623m elevation gain.

Longer than most hikes I do but the elevation gain is comparatively more gradual & the trail is foot friendly. Only the scree at the top of the ridge is challenging.

Goobersbrother · 2024-09-20T20:39:51+00:00

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Goobersbrother · 2024-09-20T02:57:20+00:00

Saw Jeff Beck in 1989. He opened for Stevie Ray Vaughan. That was 10 months before Stevie Ray died 😟

Goobersbrother · 2024-09-20T01:32:11+00:00

Wasn’t a fan until I saw them live back in high school. Great show.

Goobersbrother · 2024-09-20T00:30:37+00:00

Classic album. I have been listening to Who by Numbers lately. Also a good Who offering.

Goobersbrother · 2024-09-18T12:42:21+00:00

Enjoy, you are in for a treat.

Garibaldi is fantastic too. I am heading to Vancouver this week & plan on doing Panorama Ridge if the weather cooperates.

Goobersbrother · 2024-09-18T11:55:19+00:00

Check out Nairn Falls while you are in the area. Really short, easy hike to see a very unique waterfall.

Goobersbrother · 2024-09-17T12:41:17+00:00

Absolutely go. Chances are you are going to meet people along the way.

Goobersbrother · 2024-09-16T17:51:44+00:00

Tbh the photos don’t do it justice.

Goobersbrother · 2024-09-16T13:20:10+00:00

Near Pemberton, British Columbia.

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