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    Good morning!!!!

    50 outside right now, may touch 80 today. Looks like a good day for the grass attack. All equipment fueled up and ready to go. Just needs to be a little more dry. Got most things off the honey do list yesterday. Wife started clean up of the house, we lost a few rooms this year with all the...
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    Good morning!!!!

    44 outside right now, heading to mid 70's. Fog rolling in. Managed to beat back the real jobs yesterday. Unfortunate, daughter is furloughed, again. Horrible timing with keeping her job. Hoping our higher ups can work things out. Got the pool closed yesterday. Not much accomplished after...
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    How could Artificial Intelligence become dangerous?

    Neighboring county produced a detailed study on water use. Down to the aquifer levels. A quick peek showed half the county in the red. They are considered the data center capital of the world. Still building them out, and spreading to neighboring counties. Transmission infrastructure build...
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    Starlink

    re -1 Wow, oh wow. SMH. Glad you got it worked out, but darn, way too much hassle. They need to fix that process.
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    How much money can you gift without taxes?

    Better to give while alive, so many factors come into play. Control, satisfaction, pride, emotions, direct results,,etc. etc.
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    How much money can you gift without taxes?

    Someone will always point out to seek professional help. Others point out direct experience. Is good to cover all bases and be open to others experiences.
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    Good morning!!!!

    47 outside right now, heading to lower 70's today. Late starts this AM on the home front due to real jobs in the wee early morning hours. We work best when no one is around. LOL. Get to try new things and only one person to blame. What could possibly go wrong? LOL. Anyway, catchup mode on the...
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    How much money can you gift without taxes?

    https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/frequently-asked-questions-on-gift-taxes
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    How much money can you gift without taxes?

    19k per person. You and your wife - 38k.
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    Good morning!!!!

    61 outside right now, heading to mid 70's. Back in town, grass looks like it needs another cut, burn pile needs lit, pool needs closing, leaves need raking, walnuts need collecting and a honey do list of other things await. Good to be home. Real jobs are going to get more busy now. Not enough...
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    Good morning!!!!

    64 outside might touch 80 today. In town for a day or so, then another road trip. Major reorgs taking place at various customers. Managed to start burn pile and started and finished "lawn" in one day. A new record of accomplishment. Literally 12 hours on equipment. Hope all have a great work...
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    Good morning!!!!

    So sorry to hear. Another consult with another surgeon in order? We always go with more than one. Pain is no fun, wish insurance companies had better options in dealing with it,
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    Good morning!!!!

    71 outside right now, mid 70's expected for the rest of the day. Raining here since early AM. Actual puddles have formed. Camping trip went really well. Unfortunate clouds and mist obstructed the views. The wife and I did about six miles a day on the trails. So that was good. Lots of clean up...
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    Good morning!!!!

    67 outside right now, may get to 80 today. Think I will pack up for a camping trip, grab the wife and head to the mountains for a few days. Need to clear out the mind from the real job work week. Hope all have a good weekend. Be safe.
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    Good morning!!!!

    Two things come to mind, you are too busy not paying attention....and/or you purposely want to get into a situation to take advantage of it.
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