The Delta Forum Lounge Thread Everybody is Welcome! 2005-2018
#2656
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Originally Posted by abelscc
They are the really large cookies with choc and walnuts. There are 6 of them in a great tin. dawn
#2657
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Originally Posted by Lehava
How did you finally move their lawyer as that is my primary problem also, their lawyer doesnt return calls to my realtor or lawyer, he doesnt do his paperwork and just is in no hurry to do anything to wrap this up. I'm waiting to hear next he takes from Thanksgiving to Christmas for vacation.
You bring up something that it has shocked me I have never seen discussed on FT. The impact on cost of living from traveling for work. MY COL this year has been shockingly low, not only utilities, but food costs (since so many meals are on the road billed to client), gas for car (since car spends most of its life parked at airport), even just money I would spend shopping or whatever, I dont have time to do it so I spend a lot less. It is a nice by-product of this lifestyle. Truth if I didnt have a cat I probably could lower my housing costs to by not renting or owning a house and just staying in a hotel when I am rarely in town.
You bring up something that it has shocked me I have never seen discussed on FT. The impact on cost of living from traveling for work. MY COL this year has been shockingly low, not only utilities, but food costs (since so many meals are on the road billed to client), gas for car (since car spends most of its life parked at airport), even just money I would spend shopping or whatever, I dont have time to do it so I spend a lot less. It is a nice by-product of this lifestyle. Truth if I didnt have a cat I probably could lower my housing costs to by not renting or owning a house and just staying in a hotel when I am rarely in town.
#2658
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Originally Posted by monitor
See Walter Kirn's novel, "Up in the Air" where, if IIRC he got rid of his apartment and used as his home base the mini-warehouse where he kept his stuff.
#2659
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I am caught up again!
Everyone have a wonderful day
#2660
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Originally Posted by Alysia
While I can't meet you at the December DC FT happy hour since I'll be at the FLL meet, I can meet you Tues, Wed, or Thurs if you want someone to have dinner with. I work in the District & live in Alexandria.
#2661
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Originally Posted by Lehava
You bring up something that it has shocked me I have never seen discussed on FT. The impact on cost of living from traveling for work. MY COL this year has been shockingly low, not only utilities, but food costs (since so many meals are on the road billed to client), gas for car (since car spends most of its life parked at airport), even just money I would spend shopping or whatever, I dont have time to do it so I spend a lot less. It is a nice by-product of this lifestyle. Truth if I didnt have a cat I probably could lower my housing costs to by not renting or owning a house and just staying in a hotel when I am rarely in town.
I deduct all expenses for my travel, but as a sole proprietorship it still comes out of my pocket. My utility bills may be lower, but I make up for it in airport parking fees, dog boarding, and bribes to those who help get my son from point A to point B when I'm away.
#2662
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Dawn's retirement plan
Originally Posted by mikey1003
There is a joke that circulates on email ever once in a while (probably due soon) about instead of going into a nursing home....live on a cruise ship...it's cheaper!!!!
New Holiday Inn Long Term Care Plan
NO Nursing Home for me! With the average cost for a Nursing Home per day reaching $188.00, there is a better way when we get old &feeble. I have already checked on reservations at the Holiday Inn for a combined long term stay discount and senior discount of $49.23 per night. That leaves $138.77 a day for:
1. Breakfast, lunch and dinner in any restaurant I want, or room service.
2. Laundry, gratuities and special TV movies.
Plus, they provide a swimming pool, a workout room, a lounge, washer, dryer,etc. Most have free toothpaste and razors, and all have free shampoo and soap.
They treat you like a customer, not a patient. $5 worth of tips a day will have the entire staff scrambling to help you.
There is city Bus stop out front, and seniors ride free. The Handicap bus will also pick you up (if you fake a decent limp). To meet other nice people, call a Church bus on Sundays. For a change of scenery, take the Airport shuttle Bus and eat at one of the nice restaurants there. While you're at the airport, fly somewhere. Otherwise the cash keeps building up.
It takes months to get into decent nursing homes. Holiday Inn will take your reservation today. And - you are not stuck in one place forever, you can move from Inn to Inn, or even from city to city. Want to see Hawaii? They have a Holiday Inn there too. TV broken? Light bulbs need changing? Need a mattress replaced? No problem. They fix everything, and apologize for the inconvenience. The Inn has a night security person and daily room service. The maid checks to see if you are ok. If not, they will call the undertaker or an ambulance. If you fall and break a hip, Medicare will pay for the hip, and Holiday Inn will upgrade you to a suite for the rest of your life.
And no worries about visits from family. They will always be glad to find you, and probably check in for a few days' mini-vacation. The grandkids can use the pool. What more can you ask for?
So....when I reach the Golden Age, I'll face it with a grin. Just forward all my email to: me@Holiday Inn!
:-: :-:
#2663
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Originally Posted by DLfan
Ahh...another Valerie Bertinelli fan! I sure had a major crush on Barbara Cooper back in the day.
#2664
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Originally Posted by indufan
Valerie Bertinelli was hot then and she is hot now.
I ended up having to get my shirt and pants cleaned after that dinner. I was continually missing my mouth with the fork as I "subtly" looked at her out of the corner of my eye.
I'm sure Valerie remembers that dinner as it's not often you eat at a fancy restaurant in Beverly Hills and have a spastic at the next table.
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Originally Posted by Lehava
NY does not seem to put much in the buyer's hands. The seller and the seller's lawyer seem to call most of the shots. If I am totally honest, I am regretting buying a house because this process has become so convaluted and just so hard with all my travelling. I just dont get how you are supposed to plan ANYTHING (movers, utilities, internet service, contractors and on and on) when you dont even get a date for closing til a day or two before the closing.
Originally Posted by Cholula
I'd rather go in for open heart surgery, a root canal and buy a couple used cars...all in the same day....as buy a house.
Originally Posted by Cholula
Here in the Land Of Fruit And Nuts, home buying is probably as tedious as any place in the world with all the paperwork and bullsh!t. After signing 10K pieces of paper, you even have to sign a 10,001st piece of paper certifying you've signed the other 10K.
Originally Posted by Lehava
Thanks for not making me feel like a nut case over this melt down!!!
Originally Posted by Cornroaster
A Little Dovster???
Originally Posted by chrissxb
question for all Delta Flyer: which is the best CRC at ATL?
Originally Posted by Dovster
If you are flying internationally in B/E the Biz Lounge is better than any of the CRCs.
Originally Posted by Lehava
You bring up something that it has shocked me I have never seen discussed on FT. The impact on cost of living from traveling for work. MY COL this year has been shockingly low, not only utilities, but food costs (since so many meals are on the road billed to client), gas for car (since car spends most of its life parked at airport), even just money I would spend shopping or whatever, I dont have time to do it so I spend a lot less. It is a nice by-product of this lifestyle. Truth if I didnt have a cat I probably could lower my housing costs to by not renting or owning a house and just staying in a hotel when I am rarely in town.
Originally Posted by abelscc
The low cost is only if you are single. When I travel, my husband is still at home. I also have to pay a substitute teacher to replace me. My preschool/child care is in my home so I do get to write off some costs. I pay many of my own costs when I travel and spend less on things like food than when I am at home. It is one of the reasons I figured out with the advantage of hotel programs early on. dawn
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Originally Posted by Cholula
I'm sure Valerie remembers that dinner as it's not often you eat at a fancy restaurant in Beverly Hills and have a spastic at the next table.
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Originally Posted by indufan
I don't understand. Until closing, it's not closed. Threaten to walk away...actually walk away if you can or want to.
Dude, go for the house buying.
I can't even imagine. I know how many times I had to sign and initial and I don't live in a state where the state thinks it is there responsibility to protect, or warn, you about the sellers 2nd cousin, twice removed on her mothers side that is also....hold on never mind, I shouldn't slam your family like that.
We will make you feel like a nutcase on plenty of other stuff.
Priceless!!
A Centerpoint, when it is open.
I thought you only flew in coach and then bummed your way into the CRC?
While I don't think I have discussed this here, I am definitely aware of it. If you figured it up, care to share what you think it saved you? I have always considered that worth about $10,000 to me. The one thing that costs me more is that I tend to throw away a lot of food (IE Bread).
That is kind of unique to you. While the savings is maximized for singles, there are still considerable marginal savings for families (lower water usage, et al)
Dude, go for the house buying.
I can't even imagine. I know how many times I had to sign and initial and I don't live in a state where the state thinks it is there responsibility to protect, or warn, you about the sellers 2nd cousin, twice removed on her mothers side that is also....hold on never mind, I shouldn't slam your family like that.
We will make you feel like a nutcase on plenty of other stuff.
Priceless!!
A Centerpoint, when it is open.
I thought you only flew in coach and then bummed your way into the CRC?
While I don't think I have discussed this here, I am definitely aware of it. If you figured it up, care to share what you think it saved you? I have always considered that worth about $10,000 to me. The one thing that costs me more is that I tend to throw away a lot of food (IE Bread).
That is kind of unique to you. While the savings is maximized for singles, there are still considerable marginal savings for families (lower water usage, et al)
Another brown nose....playing by the rules. I read, I post, therefore I am!
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OK, I join Traveller, I think there should be a Delta AMEX subforum.
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Originally Posted by Cholula
I ended up having to get my shirt and pants cleaned after that dinner. I was continually missing my mouth with the fork as I "subtly" looked at her out of the corner of my eye.
Originally Posted by indufan
OK, I join Traveller, I think there should be a Delta AMEX subforum.