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Tim D
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Posted: October-07-2019 at 4:28pm |
Located in NC Hot enough here.
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davidg
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Tim....Are you staying put or moving to warmer climes for retirement? Where are you located? TN?
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Tim D
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It doesn't seem like six Saturdays. It's like Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday...
Can't believe how fast Wednesday comes, it's like Monday and Tuesday don't exist. |
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gun-driver
Grand Poobah Joined: July-18-2008 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Status: Offline Points: 4127 |
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Gary, It must suck getting old and fragile that you have to hide in the south because it’s to cold for your frail white legs.
I say let it snow I’m about tired of this dam heat and humidity. Cant wait to get the sleds out ] |
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Gary S
Grand Poobah Joined: November-30-2006 Location: Illinois Status: Offline Points: 14096 |
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We only have about 11 years left anyway Pete. You know we are only about 5 feet above sea level down there. I have pictures going back to 81 when they bought the place. I look across the canal and look at my neighbors fish cleaning table and it's drain cemented through the dock wall. Makes a good reference point on water levels. I notice the tidal changes on it- never have noticed the rising sea levels.....
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Gary S
Grand Poobah Joined: November-30-2006 Location: Illinois Status: Offline Points: 14096 |
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Yea your right. Only problem is I got too much stuff here to move.,although after 37 years of ownership we got rid of this old beater. Made a good size dent don't have to jockey as much around now. |
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tryathlete
Platinum Member Joined: April-19-2013 Location: Lake Villa, IL Status: Offline Points: 1797 |
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Gary, how much sea level rise have you seen in all the years you’ve been down there?
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8122pbrainard
Grand Poobah Joined: September-14-2006 Location: Three Lakes Wi. Status: Offline Points: 41045 |
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I'll be hopping on the snowmobile to get there. You'll be needing that boat in a few years when the rising sea levels turn Florida into a 100 degree 100% humidity swamp.. |
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tryathlete
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Gary don’t know why you bother with Illinois at all. You can’t even boat from your home up here. The Chain is closed more than it is open.
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tryathlete
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That’s rubbing it in |
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tryathlete
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I’m with you |
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Gary S
Grand Poobah Joined: November-30-2006 Location: Illinois Status: Offline Points: 14096 |
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I’ll be thinking of you guys when it’s 0 out and deciding where to go for lunch in the boat......
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8122pbrainard
Grand Poobah Joined: September-14-2006 Location: Three Lakes Wi. Status: Offline Points: 41045 |
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Reminds me of the old "land of sky blue waters" commercials.
Yes, the taxes up here aren't the best but the 4 up here sure beats the 4 and the 18 I was at in Illinois! |
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davidg
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Pete....I know you are up in the land of sky blue waters livin' the dream! I am looking at the tv screen for a business show that has a banner that says "IL tops the list for high tax states". We are in McHenry county too. The belly of the beast!! I have been dropping some $$ at HD to buy supplies to get this dump fixed up and ready for sell. Been looking at TN, FL, and of course WI (which ain't a low tax state).
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8122pbrainard
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Dave, You know I bailed Illinois and couldn't be happier! Part time at the HD isn't that bad and fills in some gaps in SS. I also have a wood boat friend who just bought here in Three Lakes. He's bailing out of Illinois too. He's in McHenry county which is listed as the #1 highest tax county is Illinois! |
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davidg
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Congrats on your retirement! Now you got six Saturdays and a Sunday! Got a buddy that just retired a year or so back. He loves just sauntering down to the kitchen for coffee and to read the paper (whatever that is) at 9:00 AM everyday. My #1 goal when I retire: Escape Illinois!
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DVskier
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Best job ever, I retired 4-15-2011! Every day is an adventure and a blessing. Enjoy your retirement!!
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Orlando76
Grand Poobah Joined: May-21-2013 Location: Mount Dora, FL Status: Offline Points: 3108 |
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Pffft, you ain’t gotta rub it in. I’m gonna die on the job.
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GottaSki
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"There is nothing, absolutely nothing, half so much worthwhile as messing around with boats...simply messing."
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Tim D
Grand Poobah Joined: August-23-2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 2641 |
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On June 8, 2019
I RETIRED. Don't have to go to work anymore. |
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Tim D
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