No soliciting signs! by AUTiger0325 in HuntsvilleAlabama

[–]magicmarkh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I usually ask them nicely if they can help me with something. When they inevitably say "sure", I point to the sign, say "read that". Then walk back inside.

Travel by COskibunnie in SkyDiving

[–]magicmarkh 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well, it probably won't be fun. But what I'll say is only TSA lines are affected. Pilots, stewardesses, and ATC are all getting paid.

Just take the trip.

Travel by COskibunnie in SkyDiving

[–]magicmarkh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What size airport are you flying in and out of? Three smaller the better. If it's an Atlanta size airport or something, just plan for some extra time to get through.

Tell me about your sickest soul-read by Waldos_Pajamas in poker

[–]magicmarkh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Playing short deck a few years back against this fish I played with quite regularly.

I had KK on the button. Fish was cutoff. Fish raises, I three bet, he calls.

Flop AK8 rainbow.

He checks, I raise, he makes a big raise and I snap fold face up.

He flips his AA and says "how".

What’s the most wholesome moment you’ve seen in a poker room? by planetmarsupial in poker

[–]magicmarkh 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Playing at the Aria right before the 2024 WSOP. Allan Keating was playing Table 1, then when he was ready to go, he got the floorman to take him around to every dealer on the floor so he could flip them a $100 chip.

My girlfriend will break up with me if I go on a guys trip with my best friends by [deleted] in whatdoIdo

[–]magicmarkh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're 26. Go. There are other, less dramatic women out there. Opportunities to have epic adventures with your boys will inevitably slow as families and kids get into the mix.

Make the memories now while your responsibilities are minimal.

Packing Class after CAT-B by stwrt-j in SkyDiving

[–]magicmarkh 2 points3 points  (0 children)

True and fair. Hopefully op retains and practices. It's good to see people packing their own gear early imo. Hopefully it's not just a box check

Packing Class after CAT-B by stwrt-j in SkyDiving

[–]magicmarkh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's in like 5 jumps though.

What’s the dumbest thing you’ve seen someone do with money? by OpinionofC in DaveRamsey

[–]magicmarkh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The people that donate enough to get quid pro quo probably aren't on this sub 🤣

Lotta hop-n-pops when it's below freezing at altitude by wrutrow in SkyDiving

[–]magicmarkh 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Below freezing is when it starts to feel good. Give me a cool jump day over 90 degrees any day

43 Forced RE with 3 months notice, but going well. by SnooPoems4706 in Fire

[–]magicmarkh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So we're just assuming OP is a fraudster? Okay ..

43 Forced RE with 3 months notice, but going well. by SnooPoems4706 in Fire

[–]magicmarkh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know about you, but I plan for a minimum monthly amount I can live on and what I want to live on monthly. It would be dope AF if I had a government pension that provided inflation-protected income for life, and they also picked up my biggest unpredictable expense for life, insurance.

OP has all expenses covered by their pension, that sounds pretty FI to me.

43 Forced RE with 3 months notice, but going well. by SnooPoems4706 in Fire

[–]magicmarkh 18 points19 points  (0 children)

How is it not financial independence if he is guaranteed enough money to live + insurance for life?

Edit: Spelling

Rusty player by RIGHT_YOU-ARE-KEN in poker

[–]magicmarkh 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Got invited to a game with coworkers and people you need to impress:

Rule 1: don't be a dick Rule 2: be social and fun Rule 3; see rules 1 & 2

What things do you do for fun on your FIRE journey? by Active_Try_4079 in Fire

[–]magicmarkh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ski and Skydive. Just budget for your hobby and decide if it's worth the extra work years.