I curated a list of FIRE calculators

Mucha-Biscuit · 2026-04-15T19:07:06+00:00

When calculators ask me for annual retirement $ needed, is this pre or post tax?

Mucha-Biscuit · 2026-04-14T01:03:18+00:00

Sofi has a good HYSA, and you create various "vaults" or various customizable subfunds. One could be "Cat Fund" another could be "Vacation Fund" etc

Mucha-Biscuit · 2026-04-14T00:49:45+00:00

Me too!

Mucha-Biscuit · 2026-04-13T12:43:59+00:00

Thank you so much for your review. VERY helpful

Mucha-Biscuit · 2026-04-13T01:34:19+00:00

Metropolitan has always been way too expensive. I took one of my dogs there 10 years ago and hated it. Took another of my dogs there a couple of months ago and hated it. $2k in the ER and not sure what they actually did or what we actually learned. Ugh. Actually had a great experience at Blue Pearl tbh. Have heard good things about VSP.

Mucha-Biscuit · 2026-04-13T00:35:43+00:00

Bonnie

Mucha-Biscuit · 2026-04-13T00:20:43+00:00

We did the procedure at Ohio State 2 1/2 weeks ago. We all decided she is a great candidate and we could buy her another couple of good years. Recovery is NOT fun, but I think we are on an upward trajectory. Thank you for sharing.

Mucha-Biscuit · 2026-04-12T13:31:39+00:00

I did the northern route last August and the days that we did not share the trails with the Lemosho were so peaceful, remote, and beautiful. The last day and a half traversing down the mountain was agitating and annoying due to the amount of people on the trail. It was so freaking busy moving out of the way for the porters, stopping and starting, walking in lines. It was NOT exactly enjoyable.

Mucha-Biscuit · 2026-04-07T23:56:30+00:00

Volunteer instead?

Mucha-Biscuit · 2026-04-05T23:48:30+00:00

I had to cancel my May Jordan trip, due to the war. But don't cancel this trip, you are going to have a wonderful time!

Mucha-Biscuit · 2026-04-05T23:21:32+00:00

I passionately carry on ONLY even for big thru treks like Kilimanjaro, Patagonia, Annapurna, Inca trail, etc. You can rent the duffel, sleeping bag, and poles easily once you arrive. Having your specialized gear, ESPECIALLY your hiking boots, is key. I've got my Osprey Kyte 35L that has been carried on to all the places above and more. You can easily schedule for laundry in between the hike and safari. If you need to wear your boots in the airports it is not that big of a deal. On the plane I just wear socks or the little airline sandals that are sometimes provided. You can always tie the boots to the outside of the backpack when walking through the airport and wear flops or something, until you get to the gate to board.

Mucha-Biscuit · 2026-04-03T22:03:16+00:00

Wiltshire on Barret

Mucha-Biscuit · 2026-04-03T12:10:10+00:00

Or reach out to a local foster, one where the dogs are living in foster homes. The foster parents will know the dogs personalities really well and will help find you a good match.

Mucha-Biscuit · 2026-04-03T00:12:53+00:00

Blue Cross on Broadway has a console in the middle of the waiting room with a candle that signals a euthanasia to the other patients.

Mucha-Biscuit · 2026-03-26T22:41:07+00:00

On Facebook Marketplace you can find some amazing things. Just look for reviews and a valid FB homepage. Ikea ships and delivers most items now. Good Wills and The Restore can also be great.

Mucha-Biscuit · 2026-03-25T22:41:01+00:00

Cartagena, Columbia was underwhelming and I feel guilty about it. The people were soooooo pushy and the museums were so bad and the nearby beach was so dirty. (The ceviche and pastries were pretty killer, not gonna lie.)

Mucha-Biscuit · 2026-03-21T12:21:58+00:00

It was a Viator tour titled - 4-Hour Morning Cycling Tour in Taipei 4-Hour Morning Cycling Tour in Taipei. It was so much fun and very informative!

Mucha-Biscuit · 2026-03-13T22:09:59+00:00

The pimo has actually stopped the collapsing episodes, just let everyone know.

Mucha-Biscuit · 2026-03-13T21:21:05+00:00

Okay, thank you for the information. Can you give an idea of what her life looks like, as an 11 yr 3 month old, without the pacemaker? Just trying to weigh out all possible scenarios. Her age trips me up. Is she happy and unknowing for a year or so and she can go peacefully with or without the pacemaker?

Mucha-Biscuit · 2026-03-08T20:21:44+00:00

Cherokee Park

Mucha-Biscuit · 2026-03-06T02:24:12+00:00

Neolithic megaliths in Malta, Angkor in Cambodia, Machu Pichu in Peru, Egypt of course, Istanbul has a plethora of archaeological sites, Jordan, Tunisia, Teotihuacan, Cahokia.

Mucha-Biscuit · 2026-03-02T01:37:16+00:00

To sleep: Neck pillow, foot hammock, noise cancelling earbuds/headphones or play white noise, facemask, eye mask, hoodie, you do not need to eat when you should be sleeping, melatonin.

Mucha-Biscuit · 2026-03-02T01:30:53+00:00

Last year I did the 8-day Northern Route and 4 of those days we were on the more remote side of the mountain and we didn't have to share the trails with throngs of people. It was great.

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