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  1. VegasMichael

    What are y'all paying for a haircut these days?

    I go to a Great Clips place nearby and when I first went there two years ago it was $16. It later was raised to $18 and when I went last week it was up to $21.
  2. VegasMichael

    Total eclipse this coming Monday, April 8.

    I live in the path of 100% coverage and am kind of looking forward to it. Supposed to happen between 3:00 and 3:30. I've got some glasses and plan to make a video. Anyone else live in the path or near? Hope the weather is clear.
  3. VegasMichael

    The Caribbean Island talk thread

    I've been to the Cayman Islands and Barbados. Cayman to me is one of those places you go to to get away from it all for a few days. A good chill place. Barbados had some interesting spots and I don't regret going there. But what are your favorite spots there and would you contemplate moving there?
  4. VegasMichael

    RIP to the most lethal sniper in Marines Corps history

    103 confirmed kills in Vietnam. Most lethal sniper in Marine Corps history, Chuck Mawhinney, dead at 75
  5. VegasMichael

    Credit card application process

    Decided to apply for a new credit card with Barclays since I am already a cardholder with them. I have their Hawaiian Air card and used the miles for free and discounted flights to Hawaii when I lived in Vegas. Good airline and never had a problem booking award travel. Fast forward: I don't...
  6. VegasMichael

    New Road House movie trailer

    The first Road House is a cult classic. Wonder how this one will fare. I'll watch it when it comes on Amazon Prime in March.
  7. VegasMichael

    Thoughts on the Hollywood strike of actors and writers?

    I mostly watch sports and news and older movies so I don't think it will bother me much. But I wonder what the trickle down effects will be. The crew people who work on sets for tv and film in particular. And will it be problematic on subscriptions to cable and entities like Netflix and Hulu and...
  8. VegasMichael

    Fight fan thread

    I don't know how many fight fans we have here but I thought I'd start a thread and find out. I enjoy watching MMA, boxing, kickboxing, muay thai, college wrestling. Should be a good UFC fight tonight with Henry Cejudo against Sterling. Henry is phenomenal but hasn't fought in three years...
  9. VegasMichael

    Thinking of making an offer on this house. Thoughts?

    https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/163-Berg-Rd_Ontario_NY_14519_M30184-41695
  10. VegasMichael

    Just did my taxes....

    Just finished my taxes. 19k for the Feds and $1200 for NY. Maybe I should renounce my U.S. citizenship. The thing that pisses me off the most is dividend taxes. In my brokerage account I always reinvest dividends in additional shares. Why should I pay taxes on money I'm not taking? The initial...
  11. VegasMichael

    Happy Thanksgiving, y'all! Plans?

    I'm going to my parents' place tomorrow for dinner. However, we aren't having the traditional Thanksgiving fare until next Tuesday since that was the only day we could get everyone together(family/friends). Hopefully, you don't have to fly but if you do I hope it goes well.
  12. VegasMichael

    Full screen pop up ads.

    For the past several days I've been getting full screen pop up ads that take me away from the SVTP site. Anyone else having that issue?
  13. VegasMichael

    Happy Halloween! Any plans?

    I'm going over to my parents' home and will be on door duty.
  14. VegasMichael

    The hatred for California....

    Go ahead. Let it go. From what I've read and researched it was actually a great place to live up into the 80's. After that, it seemed to go downhill.
  15. VegasMichael

    Madonna at 63. Would ya?

    I prolly would. It would be a hell of a notch on the proverbial bedpost. But if she starts singing "Like A Virgin" while I'm hittin' that booty I'm gonna friggin' lose it.
  16. VegasMichael

    VA Health Care

    I know we have some veterans here and was curious if any of you use it and how it's worked out for you. I applied yesterday and if accepted it looks as if I'll be in priority group 6 since I'm considered a Gulf War veteran. As far as I can tell there are no monthly premiums and the coverage...
  17. VegasMichael

    RIP, James Caan

    My favorite flick of his was Thief. RIP, James. https://www.fox5vegas.com/2022/07/07/actor-james-caan-dies-82/?fbclid=IwAR3P23Qof1rKfMIDHOH1sPV4o8Y8L0NdMn5YaTjxbIX-wJKyVhjpSyw1tG0
  18. VegasMichael

    Planet Fitness

    I know we have some regular and serious lifters and gym rats here so I'll ask if any of you know anything about this place. Apparently it's a large chain so I looked into it since there is one close to me and is open 24/7. I went in this morning to see if I could walk around for 30 seconds and...
  19. VegasMichael

    Things I've learned on my move/road trip from Vegas to NY

    1. Road construction is a mess. Give yourself time if travelling. 2. Las Vegas drivers really are worse than all else. 3. Utah has great signs encouraging people to drive safely. Vegas has none. 4. Northern Utah and western Wyoming are absolutely beautiful. 5. Driving east from central Wyoming...
  20. VegasMichael

    Officially retired

    Well, I did something today. I called it a day with the Clark County School District in Las Vegas. Turned in my badge, signed my paperwork, worked it all out with my pension plan, and am officially retired from teaching. Who knows what the future holds....
  21. VegasMichael

    Garbage disposals

    Mine finally crapped out after 16 years--which I heard is actually a good run. Anyway, the one I have is corded but most for sale are non-corded. Can you replace a corded with a non-corded? Also, is it a pain in the butt to replace by myself or pretty straight forward?
  22. VegasMichael

    Mike Tyson pounds annoying jerk on plane

    Seriously stupid to annoy a professional fighter. Just my opinion though.
  23. VegasMichael

    My house went on the market today...

    ...and I got one offer for cash 14k above asking before noon and took it immediately. Buyer bought it sight unseen. My agent asked if I wanted to wait and see if we could get something higher but I said no and he agreed with me. We had actually listed the place a tad more than area comps had...
  24. VegasMichael

    Anyone in Maine or New Hampshire?

    What's it like to live there? Thinking of relocating up there perhaps. I don't care about the cold or snow as I grew up on Lake Ontario. Are there abundant employment opportunities like I see in many other places?
  25. VegasMichael

    New job advice

    Next May I'm retiring from public education after 30 years in the classroom. I've enjoyed my career immensely but these days I am the polar opposite of what public education wants and stands for. I'm not ready to be "retired" in the traditional sense and still want to have earned income even...

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