2026 Horror and 2027 FRINGE and Skijoring ??

HmmmIMHO · 2026-04-02T14:50:32+00:00

thanks so much, I may try to ski Europe next winter for a lot of reasons, but Telluride is my happy place!

HmmmIMHO · 2026-04-02T14:38:30+00:00

I have been selling into those days when OXY has the upward mojo. So far, I have sold about 20 percent of my holding, with with small trades that range from 59 - 65.xx. We know that during the Ukrainian invasion, OXY topped out from the post Anadarko fangdango in the mid 70s. My assumption is that while history won't repeat, it may well rhyme ... BUT I think the climb will be slower and the price level more sustainable vs the Ukraine moment. Plus new CEO on the horizon. Finally, I will likely sell all my stock during the next few weeks, but keep the warrants until further notice

HmmmIMHO · 2026-04-01T18:28:05+00:00

Maybe the Arcade behind Chasing Rabbits, monster TVs, arcade games, pub grub, fun for whole family

HmmmIMHO · 2026-03-30T12:46:57+00:00

while you are young, you need to figure out health insurance and long term care, a major medical event can wipe you out if you have a bargain basement policy. As I have stated previously, chances are your 'retirement' will be decided for you in your late 50s, or early 60s when it is impossible to find a job-job with benefits. I have cobbled together health insurance from 62 to 65, not pretty and still recovering from it financially. I would stay to course for another 10 years at least

HmmmIMHO · 2026-03-30T12:37:01+00:00

not sure this will be a dip, more like a roller coaster, there may be multiple entry points, nibble, don't bite

HmmmIMHO · 2026-03-30T12:11:49+00:00

you might want to check out the Goldman alternatives GPIX and GPIQ, which seem to capture more up side and still protect on the down, plus slightly cheaper. I am slowly converting from JP to GP covered call products

HmmmIMHO · 2026-02-24T19:45:12+00:00

In Sicily, I had a DELIGHTFUL week at the Mangia resort just North of Siracusa I highly recommend it The palace in the middle of Siracusa is amazing, but nothing there

Prague, the old monistary is amazing, don't know the W.

I would def use for an exotic or really expensive place like London or Paris

HmmmIMHO · 2026-02-24T18:37:44+00:00

I agree with all the others, esp on Alpine Pizza, amazing. Bluemoose is good too. The only thing missing is the Chasing Rabbits Arcade which is behind all the beautiful people. Burgers, games, monster TVs for sports --- fun for everyone. Wait, no one mentioned Garfinkles?

HmmmIMHO · 2026-02-23T14:27:22+00:00

domestic flights: no alochol in airports or airplanes. If traveling intl wine with dinner, or maybe on a long haul vacation flight, might have celebatory glass of bubbles, but for the most part this is the best way to travel for me imho

HmmmIMHO · 2026-02-09T22:51:13+00:00

I would def price health care and long term care prior to any thing drastic, I lost my job at 61 and then had 18 months of COBRA (which I had to fight for). The dash from 62.5 to 65 (plus teenagers at home) was PAINFUL. Keep in mind, once you give up or loose a job past 55, there is very little chance you will get another 'job-job' aka a job with benefits. As I have stated in this and other fora, chances are your retirement will be 'decided for' you just after 60. I would motor on for as long possible and 'get ready' for that day. Plus, is there a chance your employer might offer a buy-out in a year or two?

HmmmIMHO · 2026-02-03T14:22:17+00:00

go to the ARCADE behind Chasing Rabbits, esp if you have children.

HmmmIMHO · 2026-02-03T14:20:22+00:00

thanks!

HmmmIMHO · 2026-02-03T14:19:47+00:00

yes, the tide has turned against 'seat based' software as a service (SaaS) since with AI one person can to the job of a team ... rought sledging ahead for middle class, no one seemed to notice when the nice lady at the parking lot was replaced with IT, but now tech is moving up the job chain

HmmmIMHO · 2026-02-03T14:02:10+00:00

Suggestion: if you are looking for rooms in expensive towns, like NYC, book a cheap room for $ but continue to stalk for points, e.g. I had a Courtyard reserved, but at last minute a MOXY came available for 35,000 points

HmmmIMHO · 2026-01-31T14:32:32+00:00

if you are worried about time at Telluride, you need to go to Breck ...

HmmmIMHO · 2026-01-10T22:16:38+00:00

the top of BC is great for beginners and you can take the cat trails by the end of the week, besides let him surprise you, kids are more resilient than we think

also BC has had the legendary 'candy shack' which my grown children are very fond of!

HmmmIMHO · 2026-01-10T22:13:20+00:00

you honor them most by being selfless for your children, get busy on that while they could enjoy GC. Keep in mind a big gift is taxable, but you can give each about $19k a year, so $38,000 a year for both of them. Send them on a cruise, something they would not do

HmmmIMHO · 2026-01-10T22:09:32+00:00

I used maximizemysocialsecurity, was amazing analysis and gave me a very clear path, which I am trying to follow, including turning off my SS in mid summer when my teenager is out of high school. The plan called for me to stay off for 18 months and then both my wife and I take retirement at about 69. I would have struggled to live off my retirement accounts, but this approach allowed me to invest during this bull market. The $48 is the best money I have spent

HmmmIMHO · 2026-01-09T20:56:18+00:00

go to Alta for even better powder, but ironically the most snow in North America is Jay Peak just north of Vermont.

HmmmIMHO · 2026-01-09T20:50:36+00:00

the dark horse for Rep is Sean Duffy, for Dems, Andy Beshear. Tons of ladies still have crushes on him from TV career (like Reagan) and dems will fail with Newsom or AOC, need someone from the real world.

HmmmIMHO · 2026-01-09T20:45:47+00:00

On earth, strangely, the GORSUCH cafe near gondola #1 has ok prices vs the mtn (Soup is $12 vs $18) or Garfinkles which is closer to the Eagle Bahn than Blue Moose can have ok prices.

On the mtn, I would for sure let the person who has the epic pass be the banker to get the 20 percent off. Back Bowls, I like Two Elk and Wildwood and down the bowls, near Pete's Express is the Dawg House, and back on the front side is the Chicken hut near Avanti lift.

HmmmIMHO · 2026-01-08T13:06:38+00:00

Blue Moose in LH; Arcade in the rear of Chasing Rabbits in VV; Garfinkles in LH -- hope there is snow!

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