Recent content by 406dn
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The Devil's Lettuce
One place my brother worked, they supposedly had a random testing program. They only tested employees they were sure weren't users. As I said, it's here and it isn't going anywhere. Another war story. We had an employee at the refinery who used weed often. A friend met him at the front gate...- 406dn
- Post #390
- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
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The Devil's Lettuce
I've considered and resisted posting anything, but what the hell. I had many chances to try weed back in the day, never tried it, for many reasons, I suppose. Among them, I did not see where anyone you was into to it handling their life as well as before. I remember telling a friend who was...- 406dn
- Post #387
- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
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Pick a state to become a resident ...
I made my choice a long time ago now, 42 years this August. No state is perfect in every regard. Montana has lived up to what I hoped it would. I factored in a variety of big game hunting, trout fishing, scenic beauty, and staying within day's driving distance from family. I did not factor in...- 406dn
- Post #101
- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
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What are you guys paying for gas?
#2 diesel has crept up to $4.099/gallon locally. One of the three local refineries had a fire a few weeks ago. That likely curtailed their thru put, a fair amount. Also crude has been inching steadily up, likely a bit of world wide political unrest and the upcoming summer driving demand. The...- 406dn
- Post #2,463
- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
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Iowa/LSU Women’s BBall tonite
I'm watching the Knicks put a hurt on the Celtics, as I type. I just got home from a pointing dog field trial, I would have like to watch the Nuggets take care of business last night against the Timberwolves. The Joker scored 41 point with 16-20 shooting from the floor, against perhaps the best...- 406dn
- Post #302
- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
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Fixing social security
If memory serves, the impetus behind excluding some civil servants from SS was to end what was called, double dipping. It is true that public pensions are more generous than many in the private sector. When a civil servant also was able to collect SS, the disparity widened. My father was one of...- 406dn
- Post #679
- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
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Fixing social security
I'd say the number one reason retirees move to Florida, or Arizona, is to escape winter. The other reasons are ancillary, imo.- 406dn
- Post #655
- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
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Fixing social security
Just a anecdotal piece of data. Many years ago now, the refinery where I worked decided that all of the employees should receive firefighting training for refinery fires. I was in one of the first groups to go, before the company decided it wasn't worth the cost. Anyway I met a guy from a Mobil...- 406dn
- Post #653
- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
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Fixing social security
Did you get this data from the same source that pegs prison guard pensions at $250k/year?- 406dn
- Post #648
- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
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Fixing social security
You or I can assume the reason why they moved from California to Montana. It might only be for tax reasons, or it might only be for outdoor recreation reasons. It might be some combination. It is speculation. When I moved west many years ago, it came down to Wyoming or Montana. I chose Montana...- 406dn
- Post #644
- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
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Fixing social security
His proposed spending raises their debt by 0.4% hardly a needle mover.- 406dn
- Post #635
- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
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Fixing social security
First, if you believe the $250k to $350k/ year pension, I've got a fixer up bridge in Baltimore to sell you. Second, everyone has the right to relocate after they retire. Many people to it for reasons important to them. When I look up bond ratings by states the only one with a poor rating is...- 406dn
- Post #632
- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
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Really, Wyoming?
Not that I'm saying you are, it's humor after all...that is a CLASSIC line of attack by abusive husbands. Say something offensive then claim, it's a joke, followed by, you are too sensitive. So, when did you stop beating your wife? Hey it's a joke.- 406dn
- Post #227
- Forum: Sportsmen Issues
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Really, Wyoming?
So, the joke wasn't funny...but since it offended someone, it's hilarious. And you try to tell me about having a sense of humor.- 406dn
- Post #213
- Forum: Sportsmen Issues
