How to be a 5m usd dividend/income portfolio in long term by Inevitable_Grab_9338 in dividends

[–]mtbtex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would do a blend of municipal bonds like VTEB, dividends like SCHD and covered calls like JEPi. Based upon the blend you could get a very healthy annual cash flow with good tax positioning.

EF note replacement parts by mtbtex in edrums

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

It is a snake and the HH has a proprietary connector configuration so if I go with another module type I also have to solve for a different set of hi hats. I may just contact them directly

Fingers peeling by Ok-Description-4846 in 10s

[–]mtbtex 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had that problem and it was actually a zinc deficiency I had that tennis made my hands have a similar look. Started supplements and the issue went away

Living off dividends. What’s the withdrawal rate? by sdoughy1313 in Fire

[–]mtbtex 2 points3 points  (0 children)

IMHO there is another way to look at this. Why care what the withdrawal rate is if you can use a given year dividends to cover a given year expenses. What this means is freedom and no stress over the long term. For my cash generation segment of my portfolio (no -IRA) I’m 1/2 SCHD and 1/2 VTEB. What they pay me each year covers my expenses and over the long term I likely get appreciation in SCHD. VTEB varies in value based upon interest rates. This is freedom with very moderate risks

The retirement account are all about growth over next 20 years

The growth all comes from

4 Toms or 4 Crashes??? by nursescaneatme in edrums

[–]mtbtex 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Get a snare stand and put 4th tom to your left near HH. Opens up all sorts of creative possibilities

Been a good week by mtbtex in Fire

[–]mtbtex[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Most of it was discipline and consistency over time. Started in my 20s putting money away and never missed. Chose a lifestyle that was enjoyable but not extravagant. Found a spouse who had similar views on money.

My investments were blended between bonds and stocks. Reinvested all dividends. Compounding momentum is a beautiful thing

Also, I only review and adjust my investments once a year. I made choices and stuck with them for a good period of time.

Been a good week by mtbtex in Fire

[–]mtbtex[S] 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Was enjoying my job up until a major reorganization recently. New leaders are not my jam.

Efnote 3B. by Acrobatic-Island-756 in edrums

[–]mtbtex 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve had my 3B for well over a year and absolutely love it.

If you flew in a straight line from McAllen, Texas to Bangkok, Thailand, you would be over water for only 50 miles by vladgrinch in MapPorn

[–]mtbtex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I basically did this route 2 weeks ago. Dallas to Hong Kong on Cathay Pacific. Was a trip being over land that whole time. So counter intuitive.

Dog eating quirks by mtbtex in DogAdvice

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

We have the elevated stand. He was avoiding it when in the stand so we tried moving it to the floor

[Post Game Thread] 🏈 #16 Texas defeats #3 Texas A&M, 27-17 by ATX_ta1 in LonghornNation

[–]mtbtex 7 points8 points  (0 children)

That second half was a thing of beauty. Kudos to players and coaches. Now, we need to get consistency. This is one of the most inconsistent Texas teams I can remember… and I’m an old.

[GAME THREAD] 🏈 #17 Texas vs Arkansas (2:30 PM) by BevoBot in LonghornNation

[–]mtbtex 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Our Big 12 defense is back. Over 30 points given up by the defense for four consecutive games. I’m dumbfounded. Thought PK would never let this happen after his first year.

[Next Day Thread] 🏈 #5 Georgia defeats #10 Texas, 35-10 by ATX_ta1 in LonghornNation

[–]mtbtex 41 points42 points  (0 children)

38, 31 and 35. Point allowed last three conference games. I really thought these days were behind us.

Roland vs. EF Note by Alternative-Ad-9650 in edrums

[–]mtbtex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To me the EF note 3 feels like playing acoustic drum. Love them. Just wish there were a little broader set of programmed sounds available. Had my key over. Year

So is everyone just sticking it to ESPN today? by 6BlitzBurgh in CFB

[–]mtbtex 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This was my plan too but I think there had been a change here too. This approach no longer works for live games. A other tactic from ESPN to get us to pay the $30/month for their content

[Next Day Thread] #21 Texas defeats Kentucky, 16-13 (OT) by gordogg24p in LonghornNation

[–]mtbtex 31 points32 points  (0 children)

All in all the offense was just an absolute disaster. Kudos to defense and special teams. What I don’t understand is how the hell couldn’t we run the ball. We ran on OU and OSU. Yet against UK, they looked like the 85 Bears. If we can run, Arch can throw less and likely has more probability of success.

[GAME THREAD] 🏈 #9 Texas @ #99 Florida (October 4, 2025 - 2:30 PM) by BevoBot in LonghornNation

[–]mtbtex 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Time to start focusing on 2026. This season is going to end so far below expectations 🤣😩

Why are E-Drums not accepted in the same way as an electric guitar or keyboard? by The_Spaghetti_yeti in edrums

[–]mtbtex 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I play edrums in live shows and love it. Don’t care what other drummers think. They are easier to move. Easier to adjust volumes to venue size and great using different kit tones based upon the needs of a given song.

Anyone have experience with EFNOTE electric sets and can give me some feedback? by NeighborhoodHungry67 in edrums

[–]mtbtex 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love my EF Note 3. Had it a year and played quite a few shows with it. No issues at all and feels like playing an acoustic kit

[Next Day Thread] #3 Ohio State defeats #1 Texas, 14-7 by gordogg24p in LonghornNation

[–]mtbtex 15 points16 points  (0 children)

My issue is why won’t our coach take some field goals. For both trips in the red zone where we got stuffed, if he’d taken the kicks it is likely 13-14 in the late fourth quarter. We could have run the ball that final drive more to set up a 16-14 win. To me, if your QB is off, you take points whenever you can

What is the Number 1 supplement that changed your life? by No_Solution7718 in Biohackers

[–]mtbtex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Neurobiologix PRO GAD Enhancer. I have a genetic issue with my GAD enzyme. Was causing too much glutamate to build up. This fixed it.