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  1. RSteve

    For those of you who are retired or making the move to retirement.

    Somewhat similar. I retired in 2000 and it was great. My wife was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer in 2003, died 2008 after a horrible 5 year battle with the disease.
  2. RSteve

    Phil Collins at 71

    Injury to his spine in 2007.
  3. RSteve

    Caution: When Using The Noodle Press to Make Plugs

    Home today, runny nose and very sore throat, so it's noodle press day. 4.8 oz per device, 3 lbs placed in presses today, 4 presses with one blend, 6 with another. Next Tuesday, I expect to remove today's press and begin to press the last blend I'm going to press. I really like every blend I've...
  4. RSteve

    What Are You Smoking Pages.

    The only gifts I get from my friends are old premiums you used to get with a gasoline fill-up.
  5. RSteve

    I Went Maskless

    United States Coronavirus Cases: 81,012,955 Deaths: 987,615 For me, wearing a mask is no big deal. Covid has taken friends and family. If masking only helps a tiny bit, that's enough for me.
  6. RSteve

    For those of you who are retired or making the move to retirement.

    My parents died young, mother (42) father (almost 60). I had a cardiac arrest at 35. My body is full of Agent Orange. I did not expect to live, as I have, into my late 70s. I carefully planned to retire at 55 and did. I had saved and invested with advice and phenomenal luck. When I retired, I...
  7. RSteve

    Minneapolis Public School Teachers Are On Strike

    My daughter, a teacher, walked the picket line today. St. Paul teachers were set to go on strike, but there was a settlement. Minneapolis teachers salary schedule is significantly below St. Paul's, many surrounding towns, and many local charter schools. Minneapolis Public School system is...
  8. RSteve

    Phil Collins at 71

    Says he no longer can play drums, but can sing while sitting.
  9. RSteve

    Cost of tobacco

    Sir Walter Raleigh Regular is a cross-cut tobacco made with rich but mellow Burley. Popular since 1927, this is definitely an all-day type of blend with a pleasant aroma, and good, solid tobacco flavor. There are hints of anus anise and molasses in the taste, but the primary notes are chocolate...
  10. RSteve

    What Are You Smoking Pages.

    That pipe is just gorgeous. Enjoy it in good health.
  11. RSteve

    Dental Implant

    Zeno wrote: "Oh, and all the Christian paraphernalia hanging in their offices is total BS. They'd still rob you blind every chance they can get." Now that's really funny, because the dentist/oral surgeon who billed me $1004 for a procedure never heard of by my dental insurer and is uncovered by...
  12. RSteve

    Bose

    My hearing isn't kind of shot, it's kind of sh*t.
  13. RSteve

    You can get 4 more free COVID tests from the federal government: Here's how

    "Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order 2 sets of 4 free at-⁠home tests. If you already ordered your first set, order a second today." To request a second batch of tests, go to COVIDtests.gov and click “Order Free At-Home Tests.”
  14. RSteve

    What Are You Smoking Pages.

    And sometimes that Ebay pipe that looks beaten and neglected cleans up nicely and smokes like a dream. Good luck.
  15. RSteve

    Bose

    So, here's the final on the empty Bose acoustimass subwoofer box. I mounted two 5" Pioneer speakers inside the box near the open port. I bought ($3.99 @ Goodwill) a two-way Sony speaker, then removed the 5" woofer and attached it to the inside floor of the box, then on each side of the box, I...
  16. RSteve

    Cost of tobacco

    I've never smoked Sir Walter Raleigh. It may have to do with the description: "... the primary notes are chocolate and molasses which come from the Burley itself with hints of anus and nuts in the taste..."
  17. RSteve

    Caution: When Using The Noodle Press to Make Plugs

    Geez, I cannot help my OCD nature! I've been pressing each "batch" for 6 to 7 days, then wrapping tightly in food grade plastic wrap and labeling. I thought, "What if I continue to tighten longer?" Tomorrow I'll remove six tobacco cakes from 11 days of gradual tightening. I'm stopping at #11...
  18. RSteve

    Dental Implant

    It really is. The dental surgeon had a line item on his bill of charges that is uncovered and unheard of by Blue Cross Dental. Cost me $1004.00 out of pocket. My dentist said she'd never heard of a "tissue transplant" in preparation for an implant.
  19. RSteve

    I Went Maskless

    I never realized that a simple mask could keep you from catching colds, flu, whatever. People cough and sneeze in public, often not covering their pie holes.
  20. RSteve

    5G Internet

    I was talking to my next door neighbor about our internet providers. I was exploring moving away from fiber optic Century Link to T-Mobile 5G. At my address, I have access to T-Mobile 5G for the smartphone, but not for internet provider. The T-Mobile rep says they use separate towers and the 5G...
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