Recent content by Pester

Thanks again. Some of the more expensive options are probably not what I feel comfortable spending. The truck has over 200k miles on it and needs a lot of work. You know.... the drivetrain seems to be doing well but everything else is falling apart. Tach works only part of the time, side...

Thanks folks. That narrows it down a lot.

I know this is a little ways away from twist rate, caliber, etc but I would appreciate any guidance on replacement shocks for a 2006 Dodge 3500 dually. The last two sets I have purchased haven't lasted more than30-40k miles and that seems low to me. One set was what a dealer put on and the...

I guess life looks different if you are lucky enough to make it into your 90's like these guys or maybe they were always the quiet "get it done" sort of guys. Regardless, they weren't whining about things....just commenting. Some of their comments really struck him with me. WWII vets were part...

Last weekend I was driving through town to drop off some mail. Its a small town with only 2 stop signs and parking on the street with a dually is not gonna work so I parked down the road that the feed store. As I am walking to drop off the mail I pass a tiny war memorial on the corner(probably...

Remaction, I am aligned with Hobo and I think he raises one of the most important points in financial freedom and that is calculating the cost of risk. With all due respect perhaps I can use the example you provided..... If you get a car loan that is at 2.5% and you are getting 10% average...

If you have the financial freedom to retire at any particular age, and would prefer to be doing things other than "work", then go ahead and do it. You arent going to be a burden on others or society so be proud of the fact you have achieved that milestone. Having said that, the data I have...

Hang in there.....its tough on everyone. Prayers to you and your family.

Thanks to all for the prayers and well wishes! Michael came home from Reno just before Jan 1. Wohoo!!! While he was never physically strong like many of us, he has been working hard to do what his mom and dad ask of him. He does not understand why he cant just sit but he has trust in them and...

THIS!!!!!! If you dont know what it is, and how it can work for you, take the time to learn. I wish I had known about it before I retired.

I was not even aware they could be insured..... However, between the 3 trucks and the suv I dont think I could afford 3 more EL's. :oops: And, for my eyes, I just dont think I could justify the cost for something that is not that different for me. The reason for my comments was that, after...

Took two sets of the Meopta's on an elk hunt in CO with a couple of the grandkids a few weeks ago and both sets were excellent. For my eyes they were very close to the Swaro EL's in clarity and, for the money, they were pretty impressive. I do think the Swaro's are easier to get a better focus...

Michael, had a good day yesterday. I sat up a good portion of the day and the PT had him get out of bed for about 15 min. Fever is down a little bit so that is good and I understand he had just a little more energy. Not back to where he was before but not on a downhill slide. thanks for keeping...

Michael is in a Reno hospital and has been for almost a month now. Docs are thinking that he might be in for another month before he gets out, if he does at all. Normally a cold is not too big a deal for a lot of us but for 39 years Michael has been dealing with seizures to the extent that he...

Ok and thanks. I tried that just a little while ago and its better. I am sure there is a lot more for me to learn and this sure knocks down some of the barriers.