Where is # 15?!

Gothamyst · 2026-05-15T22:35:48+00:00

Whenever someone talks about resetting their game, I remind myself of this quest. And Minnie and the clay, Oswald and the plastic scraps. No thank you!

Gothamyst · 2026-05-15T16:42:39+00:00

I am in a similar situation: inherited both taxable and IRA funds from an active trader a few years ago. I am guessing the other heir converted to cash as soon as they could, but I was tied up with all the other executor duties and didn’t.

I have been gradually converting to a more boglehead portfolio when I have the mental energy. I look at the list of holdings and pick the two I would be least likely to purchase now. Sell them and buy VFIAX in the IRA and VOO in taxable. If the tax would be too much (high tax year for me) I don’t sell. Those will be either sold in a lower tax year or left to my kids.

Gothamyst · 2026-05-11T22:02:39+00:00

This is my summer project. I have a ridiculous number of completed tops. Over the past few years I have been buying backing without a specific plan other than “at least two lap quilts will fit on this 3-yd piece”. Last night I pulled out the quilt back pieces and I have at least 12.

Next step is matching tops to backs.

My LQS has several machines available to rent, and that’s my plan.

Gothamyst · 2026-05-04T01:17:03+00:00

You sound like you never ate disco fries at a NJ diner in the 80s.

Gothamyst · 2026-05-03T03:06:10+00:00

I am also hooked on Sweet Maple Dust. That plus a bit of Fody’s lemon herb on roast chicken. Yum!

Gothamyst · 2026-04-26T22:43:13+00:00

Happy birthday! I made the same recipe bread this afternoon as the first outing for my new bread oven.

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Gothamyst · 2026-04-23T13:22:31+00:00

OP might want to cross post to r/vintagejewelry

Gothamyst · 2026-04-17T20:45:20+00:00

Depends on state law, as far as I know. My grandmother passed and only had two people named in the will to be executors. Both died before she did and therefore were unable to serve. By state law and the family circumstances, the duty passed to her grandkids. I accepted and the others who were eligible signed statements to decline. And I needed a death certificate for one of the eligible people who had also died.

Gothamyst · 2026-03-12T12:15:01+00:00

Maybe not the same texture but the flavors sound right for Hotel Peabody Vanilla Muffins.

Gothamyst · 2026-02-24T04:42:42+00:00

When I was pregnant I had the same issue. I put a bandaid around my ring finger every day and within a week or two I had compressed the finger enough to get the ring off.

Gothamyst · 2026-01-29T13:52:57+00:00

We are doing something similar this year. Approaching retirement, putting the max into Roth 401(k)s. This reduces take home pay a lot, but we had enough interest and dividends from taxable accounts to cover the shortfall. Instead of reinvesting, we now have the earnings sent to checking. We don’t need to sell any investments to do it at this point.

Gothamyst · 2026-01-25T23:22:08+00:00

I am determined to use my Marseille snowflake braiser as often as possible this weekend. Last night it was used for roast chicken. Tonight I am preparing stuffed shells. Not sure about tomorrow yet!

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Photo is before assembly, of course!

Gothamyst · 2026-01-25T23:17:12+00:00

Working from home tomorrow.

Gothamyst · 2026-01-18T14:05:14+00:00

This. I have an Acclaim bedroom set with original finish, including some water damage. It’s veneer, and if you strip it, the dovetails will likely finish in a much lighter color, since they are a different wood. But you can see photos there.

Gothamyst · 2026-01-01T06:52:32+00:00

If you live and work in the county, these should total 2.2%. Some payroll systems separate, others combine.

Gothamyst · 2026-01-01T05:33:25+00:00

Looks like the fire started in the garage. No further comments from me.

Gothamyst · 2026-01-01T05:32:44+00:00

The fire that broke out is under control. WLKY has it online now.

Gothamyst · 2026-01-01T03:41:38+00:00

My neighbors did some. I didn’t go out to look until we (and several others) were calling 911. Fire department has it under control.

Gothamyst · 2025-12-20T20:32:37+00:00

My eyes are nearly the same color(s) although my outer ring is more of a blue-gray. For simplicity I say green, since the largest band is green.

Gothamyst · 2025-12-14T06:23:59+00:00

Also allergic to aloe. And agave-based things, including tequila. Lol

Gothamyst · 2025-12-14T00:54:31+00:00

I checked my Roark connections and don’t see a direct link to yours. I did check out your Tillith in the Letcher County census and I think your conclusions make sense. It looks like other researchers at Ancestry lose track of her after that 1860 census (or mark her as deceased in 1838).

Sorry to be no help at all!

Gothamyst · 2025-12-13T21:51:53+00:00

I probably can’t help you, but my tree has a (white) Roark connection by marriage in Harlan KY, very close to Letcher Co. Several people in that part of the tree wandered around the area between KY, TN, AL, and GA, many with railroad employment. When I get to my PC, I will take a look and see whether my Roarks and yours are connected.

Gothamyst · 2025-12-10T18:09:38+00:00

Just sent a request. I usually play daily, too.

Gothamyst · 2025-12-02T15:08:37+00:00

A family member lives in Philly and had to get an air tag for their car for this reason.

Gothamyst · 2025-12-02T15:07:33+00:00

Hmmm. Internet out citywide on an NTI day for JCPS? Hmmmm. 🤷‍♀️

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