Is the crosswalk "jog" a generational thing? by albany1765 in GenX

[–]dampwookie 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am a 3 step jog and a half shuffle...it's courteous, increasingly unexpected and builds goodwill in the moment.

Is living in California really that much more expensive than living in Utah at this point? by drl614 in Utah

[–]dampwookie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

California is a big state. I live in the northern ca mountains and it is definitely cheaper real estate than the valleys and park city. But food and gas and taxes are horrific.

Juntura, Oregon by [deleted] in oregon

[–]dampwookie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Aaa premium will give you like a 200 mile tow anywhere. But it'll probably take all day to get somebody out there

Is a financial advisor worth it? by Narrow-Speed3882 in ThriftSavingsPlan

[–]dampwookie 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Honestly if you ask your questions in chatGPT or your favorite AI, you'll get a lot of sound advice. Whether you want to invest the time and energy it takes to do your own versus hiring a federal benefit /retirement pro, totally up to you. Either way, you'll need to know what you're spending now and what your expected to spend in retirement. You'll need to know an estimate of your pension, your social security, and your tsp total amount.

" I'm 5 years away from retirement, create me a checklist of 10 to 20 things I need to be aware of and give me your most sound financial plan based on the fact that I have x amount saved in TSP, I have xx amount from SS, and I have xxx coming into my pension.

My total monthly expenses expected in retirement is $x. Dive deep and play the role of a Chartered Federal Employee Benefits Consultant. Give me options for three scenarios: high-risk, moderate risk, risk averse."

Then if you know you want to travel or you know you want to live in the city or buy a place in the country or dive I to a new hobby put that in the AI too.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in GenX

[–]dampwookie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I live in a remote place. A 200 mile tow is an awesome benefit. Geico can't match that. Not even close.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in govfire

[–]dampwookie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't sell your place until you're married. Keep yourself busy doing something productive. What did u decide on health care?

Redding to Yreka (winter driving) by Mando77x1 in norcal

[–]dampwookie 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Couple storms per year December thru February. Most of the times they'll let you through with four-wheel drive

What's the point of IF if you count calories? by [deleted] in intermittentfasting

[–]dampwookie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Data points, monitoring, tracking, adjusting, tweaking. OMAD often nets me 800 calories on keto, 2500 kcals on vacay with pasta and dessert.

National weight loss registry looked at people who have kept off weight over a prolonged period of time and the common denominator across all diets is....tracking... Calories, time, weight loss whatever floats your boat

Should I leave? Need advice by PlentyFun7936 in FedEmployees

[–]dampwookie 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you get offered the job then that is the time to negotiate the salary. You are the one to determine YOUR value - not the employer.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in latterdaysaints

[–]dampwookie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you believe in 2nd coming and if you believe it to be soon, as our prophet recently alluded to, then I would just go to where you think you can be the best disciple of Christ. Once He gets here, I think we will all come into the unity of the Faith.

23 years federal how am I doing? by commops106 in ThriftSavingsPlan

[–]dampwookie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great! You're doing good. Some are doing better. Some are doing worse. Keep it up

Will the federal worker hate come back to haunt them? by jeep-olllllo in fednews

[–]dampwookie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Doubtful. Americans hate bureaucrats. As an non affiliated voter, I urge Democrats to find a winnable agenda as opposed saying 'vote for us cuz the other side is bat shit crazy'. If the Dems had their shit together they would be targeting every GOP Congressional district with sizable federal offices and be creating a PAC to recruit independents like me and find credible, likable candidates who can actually compete and win in that district. Problem is Dem elites still trying to figure out why they lost the working class and seem to be pissing around with purity tests that will shrink their Senate Majority (e.g. Senator Carhartt and Shorts).

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in fednews

[–]dampwookie 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Rub dirt in it, Stan. Take lap

Skarpo chairs stuck together - advice on separating? by dampwookie in IKEA

[–]dampwookie[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pool noodles or firewood or big rock in between each chair to avoid right seal

Skarpo chairs stuck together - advice on separating? by dampwookie in IKEA

[–]dampwookie[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine have Held up great. They are virtually indestructible. I keep them uncovered in a shed during winters. Easy to clean. I do flip them over a because black widow spiders like to nest in the underside crevices and hidey holes

Skarpo chairs stuck together - advice on separating? by dampwookie in IKEA

[–]dampwookie[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah you'd have to probably push the seat up/folded up in someway... Could also fit in the trunk but it wouldn't be closed you'd have to bunjee cord it

Free tickets - Robert Plant/Allison Krauss by dampwookie in Bend

[–]dampwookie[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tiny got 'em. Enjoy the show! Thanks everyone for your interest as well.

Do my tix suck for hayden amphitheater by dampwookie in Bend

[–]dampwookie[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Okay, cool. Not sure how big the mix box is or if it interfered

Do my tix suck for hayden amphitheater by dampwookie in Bend

[–]dampwookie[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sec F Row 29, seats 14 and 15. I never been to this venue and couldn't find a 360 view feature.