Good morning!!!!

[sodamo]

I’d guess free lifetime meals at McD’s worldwide and Putin wouldn’t last the weekend.

 

[toppop52]

I remember when the only way to get to Corolla was by 4WD. I drove a Jeep down the beach there through False Cape when about the only thing there was the lighthouse and the (closed) Whalehead Club and nearby Penny's Hill. Did you ever get out there back then?

Yep, been going there since 1965, north of Duck was a sand road that went by the old bombing range that had big signs that said, DANGER unexploded ordinance. Then it got valuable and remarkably it got safe!

 

[newbury]

Been following and have co-workers from Ukraine and lots of friends in German speaking Europe.

I'm a live and let live but the huge take away from this and correctly me if I'm wrong... wasn't the deal if Ukraine gave up the Nukes the western world pledge to defend?...
<snip>

Not really,
Budapest memorandum

But Russia was one of the signatories.
But this discussion is trending dangerously close to politics.

 

[ultrarunner]

Not really,
Budapest memorandum

But Russia was one of the signatories.
But this discussion is trending dangerously close to politics.

Thank You... always learning.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

39°
Today was like 3 days. Went to work with ice on everything.
Lunch was 60° and sunny
Left work was still 60°, but 39° by the time I got home, with overcast skies and a cool wind blowing.

Did stop and got car wash on way home, surprised no one on line or in the wash, I was expecting a long wait. Gas at sheetz was same price as Costco.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Good points Drew,
Linked up with these guys Edelman Financial Engines | Investment & Wealth Management about 20 years ago back when their only office was in Va and local to me at the time. I still have the same planner person but any grunt work gets passed to a team member, but that usually doesn’t involve me much. They only manage our investments but I do provide a detailed financial statement twice a year for review and discussion. Me being me, I sometimes like to deviate from their master plan so we discuss.
I have read most, maybe all the books Ric wrote over the years, even attended a couple of seminars years ago. They are fee based.

We had spent about 10 years with another large firm that was somewhat military oriented. Although they did get me off to a good start I was never fully satisfied that I was other than just an “account”, never that personal. Quite different with Edelman as my planner will recall why/how a certain choice came about. So not just technical expertise, but relationship as well.

Thanks, they have a local office near work.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

I'll volunteer to be your trusty advisor and take you to Mission BBQ twice!

How generous

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Yea, be comfortable with your choice. I can easily understand another agent dissing him, he doesn’t speak highly of everyone either, especially commissioned based. As I recall, we had numerous face to face meetings at the office as we developed a plan, never any pressure and always choices. Even after that it was several weeks before any commitment or money exchanged.

There are a number of popular choices out there, Dave Ramsey, Suzie Orman just to name 2 and while I have read both I wouldn’t follow either 100% just as I’ve differed with Edelman.

I’ve followed Ramsey, but don’t agree with everything. I’m probably too late in the game but might go check the local guys out.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

My brother is having to abandon everything in Kiev and make a run for Bulgaria. He owns a unit at Sunny Beach there. He has to pass through Odessa which has already been attacked. He said we won't hear from him for at least a few days. I just hope I do get to hear from him again.

Prayers for your brother, and you with the flooding.

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

Doug, prayers sent to you and the family. Hope everything works out for the best.