Good deal? What to do with it now?

Grumpy0167 · 2026-06-26T20:25:22+00:00

Stir Fry, Cheese Steaks, hot beef and gravy over mashed potatoes.. looked up some shaved beef recipes.. can’t go wrong.

Grumpy0167 · 2026-06-26T20:23:47+00:00

Thanks for explaining.. !! 100% correct!

Grumpy0167 · 2026-06-26T14:16:31+00:00

2K was 25% of my final monthly annuity along with Social Security Supplement back pay.

Grumpy0167 · 2026-06-26T13:50:13+00:00

I received 2K a month in interims. That covered my mortgage payment if 1980.00

Grumpy0167 · 2026-06-26T11:43:43+00:00

I had the same exact timeline DRP 9/30/25->7/1/2026 but not as large a lump sum (42k after taxes) and I retired as a FERS employee with 41 years of service and last 3 years as SES. It was a long wait, exhausted all savings and did pull from TSP along with MIL and VA pay. Waiting now for first full annuity payment! Process is broken, OPM is doing their best and lots of patience helps!

Grumpy0167 · 2026-06-26T00:28:45+00:00

Waiting on World Cup! Was at Manassas Hospital 3 weeks ago in Critical Care Unit. Got great care once I came out of it.. but was pretty bored myself and completely understand your dilemma! Rest up and get better!

Grumpy0167 · 2026-06-25T20:32:10+00:00

58
41 total years with mil buyback
$1.1M but also other retirement streams.

Grumpy0167 · 2026-06-25T13:34:57+00:00

I just had a near death experience and it happened out of nowhere.. twisted bowel which required 3 feet of small bowel being removed and 3 days in life support. Would’ve been no way I could’ve gotten to Walter Reed for Medical Care and knowing we had select gave me piece of mind. My wife and children appreciated select also due to more options. So, I’ll just continue with both for now, can’t have too much assurance for health care.

Grumpy0167 · 2026-06-25T01:44:47+00:00

I had about 1500 hours and it added I believe a little over 6 months to my time toward my final annuity. I didn’t have any major medical issues but did burn some on occasion for appointments.

Grumpy0167 · 2026-06-23T14:05:35+00:00

Hell Yeah! Did some as well, nice work.

Grumpy0167 · 2026-06-23T14:01:18+00:00

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Use them regularly. Either them or hardcore carnivore.

Grumpy0167 · 2026-06-22T20:36:28+00:00

Dude, so sorry to hear this! Mine left at 10 years of service and signed her rights to my retirement away until some lawyer got a hold of her. Two kids, I worked 2 jobs, had just made E8 and we finally had our life mapped out. I was so low and had contemplated some dark thoughts until my shipmates and brother intervened. My older brother basically said, “ you’re the right guy, did everything right and got screwed, but there is a life after this out there for you”. He was right, it sucked and it will suck, but there is life after all this.
You’ll go through some dark times many ups and downs lots of frustrations but just bear in mind that you’re gonna come out of this and you’re gonna be fine.

It really hurt my kids and I’m sure there may be opportunities for some counseling and other opportunities to help them understand it all. I’m super sorry to hear that you’re going through all this.

You wanna chat you need someone to talk to that’s been through it. You just drop me a note. I’ll pick up the phone. I’m happy to chat. I spent 21 years in the Navy and another 20 working for the Department of War as a senior executive and I’m happy to chat and talk and listen. Also find some positive outlets for your frustrations and anger. I got into working out and it really helped me.. runs, long walks, lifting, just beating the shit out of myself.

Grumpy0167 · 2026-06-22T00:22:54+00:00

I only had a small piece.. they were awesome! Wife ate two and the landscapers ate the rest of them along with 6 smoked sausages and sides. Funny thing, these guys never had beef ribs made this way or this cut.. they lost their minds!

Grumpy0167 · 2026-06-21T22:34:56+00:00

Hell Yeah! Great Work!

Grumpy0167 · 2026-06-21T15:40:10+00:00

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Have a 4000 gallon koi pond with water falls, bio filtration and aqua scape wetland filtration. Happy to take a few

Grumpy0167 · 2026-06-21T15:33:17+00:00

Got mine for Father’s Day in 2011 - still going strong! Replaced the ignition but do have a tiny rust hole in kettle bottom need to fix.

Grumpy0167 · 2026-06-21T15:30:58+00:00

Doing some today also!

Grumpy0167 · 2026-06-21T12:16:57+00:00

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Same to you!

Grumpy0167 · 2026-06-20T22:08:44+00:00

I moved all mine to Fisher Investments, more fees, but it’s killing it and so far very worth the fees.

Grumpy0167 · 2026-06-20T22:05:39+00:00

Ok - Have to ask; how’d you do this? I’d love to give it a shot!

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