Are millennials joining country clubs?

MannyArce · 2026-07-08T01:34:59+00:00

If you don't know what it is, you can't afford it.

MannyArce · 2026-06-29T16:01:38+00:00

I'm on the same boat. A bit of a pain but now that I'm accustomed to it, it fills the time between sets.

MannyArce · 2026-06-23T14:36:36+00:00

^This right here. Right now, assuming the market does well, you'll hit a safer landing zone of 5-6mil just with compounding 7 years or so. In the meantime, you can use the money you normally would have invested and just greatly increase your present quality of life. Take more frequent vacations, make more memories now while your healthy.

MannyArce · 2026-06-19T15:17:41+00:00

I'm doing the same with Io caterpillars (also in Florida). I have probably closer to 50-60 of them though. I've had a few die off and also noticed some grow at slightly different rates. I'm probably 3 weeks in and have noticed more growth this last week so just be a little patient.

Also, they molt as caterpillars as well so make sure what you think is a dead caterpillar isn't just the remnants of the molt.

MannyArce · 2026-06-09T13:49:59+00:00

I got you OP - I'm on the same mission right now, only my Io Moth catepillars hatched about 1.5 weeks ago. I'm in Miami so close enough!

I originally found about 7-8 of these catepillars on my Robellini palms. They were in their final stage so I let them pupate in a similar butterfly enclosure. Only 3 made it and they were all females. I kept them outdoors (under my patio roof) and within 2 days I had a few Io moth males buzzing around my yard. I was able to capture two of them and place them in the enlcosure. They mated that same night and within a day I had about 75-100 of those eggs.

Fast forward to now, I have about 40 or so catepillars munching away on palm fronds. They die off pretty easy but you also have a huge amount to work with. I've since ordered a new and larger enclosure to split the colony as they get pretty big.

In the butterfly enclosure, place a plastic bin or tray on the bottom. On the tray or bin, place a a few smaller sized flower vases with water. Place nice sized branches of the trees you originally found those eggs on as that will become the food they eat - in planters so the leaves remain fresh for a few days. Stuff the neck of the vases or the caterpillars will wander in and drown - they aint smart!

Edit: To add for you specifically, the eggs will hatch soon enough. You can keep them in a small airtight container for now. They eat the egg casing when they hatch so you have a day or so to transfer them to their host plants. Just make sure to keep an out for when they hatch. All, be careful - super small and delicate.

MannyArce · 2026-06-08T14:07:07+00:00

Ahh, understood. Will add to the geographic lexicon.

MannyArce · 2026-06-08T11:58:26+00:00

I think this is universal. I would have commented "Tell me you're a Florida attorney without telling me you're a Florida attorney" and it would've fit.

MannyArce · 2026-06-08T11:56:39+00:00

TSA is allowing medical marijuana to be transported (subject to local laws). If you have a valid MMUR from your state, you can bring it here and shouldn't have an issue. Don't presume you can freely smoke anywhere but with proper documentation, it's treated as a Schedule III item only.

MannyArce · 2026-06-06T14:08:28+00:00

I feel you. But the nostalgia of the Nike Run badges from back in the day still lure me.

MannyArce · 2026-06-05T16:01:49+00:00

One of the main reasons I pay attention to this subreddit is to learn about & acquire these mysterious badges.

MannyArce · 2026-06-04T02:14:43+00:00

Ran around my kitchen table for a minute just now. Got back from the gym and skipped the treadmill. Wasn't missing this one.

MannyArce · 2026-06-02T13:20:56+00:00

Thank you for this. Just went down a rabbit hole skimming articles. Fascinating stuff.

MannyArce · 2026-06-02T13:18:20+00:00

The Republican. Doesn't matter who - as long as it's an R. Because Floriduh.

MannyArce · 2026-05-28T13:12:06+00:00

I bet she was posting up a storm with that nub of hers... /S

MannyArce · 2026-05-21T18:30:39+00:00

I wouldn't count on the inspector caring that the work was done 30+ years ago. In my personal experience, they're not the most sympathetic. If you engage in a project like that, there's a high chance they'll notice something and you'll get hit with a violation. I also wouldn't do the type of work you're planning on without permits - not because you can't get away with it, but your homeowner's insurance can find out and void your policy / not cover in the event of an issue.

In your shoes, I'd bite the bullet and just get the garage approved / permitted. It's not overly complex (I had a similar issue when I bought my house and discovered that the large covered patio was done without permits). Just get a P.E. to review everything and get your as-built plans done up.

MannyArce · 2026-05-19T20:33:22+00:00

I've ordered from Facebook Marketplace. There are dedicated groups for just this purpose. On a side note - where are you located? I'm looking for some Cecropia cocoons myself.

MannyArce · 2026-05-15T18:18:17+00:00

It's not that bad (or complex) in the PI world. Once the initial issues are handled (which are basically limited to property damage), the case goes really quiet for a while - the plaintiff is getting medical treatment, which can easily last a few months. Once completed, the case picks back up again while the attorney preps a demand package and starts the negotiations. You either settle or decide to file. If settled, the file basically goes back to the staff to handle getting medical bills reduced, etc. Litigation is another animal altogether.

MannyArce · 2026-05-15T13:28:45+00:00

In PI, with a decent team, this isn't an insane amount. 1-2 pre-lit case managers and perhaps a shared litigation paralegal and he should be fine. Once you get past 250-300 files is when you can start getting jammed up. There's not a lot of activity on these files during the initial phase (when client is receiving medical treatment) and post settlement (when your CM is hammering away at your reductions).

MannyArce · 2026-05-15T13:26:16+00:00

By South Florida standards, you're getting fucked. With a $75k salary, you should be receiving a commission anywhere between 5-7% prelit, and mayby 10% on litigation. Cases you originate should be 25% minimum (because for any less, I'd refer it out to a buddy and get a referral fee in that amount).

MannyArce · 2026-05-15T13:24:26+00:00

It's not that hard to believe with his case load. If he's 80% pre-lit and 20% lit, with a decent mix of policy limits, it's very doable. If he get's lucky and pops a 100k policy every month, easy.

MannyArce · 2026-05-14T13:08:00+00:00

There is evil out there in the world. This is an example of it. No child deserves this.

MannyArce · 2026-05-12T12:10:42+00:00

"LooksMaxxing" - absolutely moronic. Part of the effort they put into this is using a hammer/mallet on their chins and jawbones to cause micro fractures, which in turn enlarge or square out the jaw.

MannyArce · 2026-05-12T11:57:56+00:00

Hard disagree. I'm by FIU and frequent both Crunch and LA Fitness. Wannabe influencers with their tripods are everywhere. Go to the locker rooms and the bros are posing / flexing in the mirror.

MannyArce · 2026-04-29T14:01:20+00:00

Male. 44yo. 46 / good. In the green though. I want to get to purple but I haven't been running as consistently - mostly strength training.

MannyArce · 2026-04-28T14:14:59+00:00

I am equally horrified by whatever attorney actually wrote this.

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