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    Daniel
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    #13

    BTW, I'm still buying a vacuum cleaner, only because I could use it and I want one. I could make due with a broom but I want a canister vacuum, the attachments, and the dusting brush.

    It's going to be another indulgence because I'll probably by a Sebo, and if not, then the cylindrical one with the optional happy face mask (most of you probably know it but I know @andyd does).

    'But as they said in one of the later Rocky movies, "Time...it's undefeated.".-- Mik

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      Daniel
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      #14

      If there's a genetic link to being a hoarder (I don't know) then I inherited the reverse of it.

      'But as they said in one of the later Rocky movies, "Time...it's undefeated.".-- Mik

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        Daniel
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        #15

        The range has traditional electric burners. I'm sell it and getting a glass top.

        The refrigerator is new. The dishwasher is new.

        I'm indulging in two pieces of furniture.

        A Shaker hand made (what else would it be) 60"x 30" desk. Just four simple legs like a farmhouse table. Nothing to get in your way. Huge work surface for my study.

        A hand made mattress with organic materials, no flame retardants or other chemicals, and no latex of foam layer (wool instead).

        2k, both.

        'But as they said in one of the later Rocky movies, "Time...it's undefeated.".-- Mik

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          Daniel
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          @mik

          https://www.catalinarug.com/product/red-oriental-oushak-711-x-98/

          Perfect as perfect could get for me.

          Unfortunately for me, I won't be buying it because I'd rather have electricity. Lol!

          'But as they said in one of the later Rocky movies, "Time...it's undefeated.".-- Mik

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            The range has traditional electric burners. I'm sell it and getting a glass top.

            The refrigerator is new. The dishwasher is new.

            I'm indulging in two pieces of furniture.

            A Shaker hand made (what else would it be) 60"x 30" desk. Just four simple legs like a farmhouse table. Nothing to get in your way. Huge work surface for my study.

            A hand made mattress with organic materials, no flame retardants or other chemicals, and no latex of foam layer (wool instead).

            2k, both.

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            Daniel
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            A Shaker hand made (what else would it be) 60"x 30" desk. Just four simple legs like a farmhouse table. Nothing to get in your way. Huge work surface for my study.

            A hand made mattress with organic materials, no flame retardants or other chemicals, and no latex of foam layer (wool instead).

            2k, both.

            Edit, this seems kind of unclear. I meant $1k + 1k

            'But as they said in one of the later Rocky movies, "Time...it's undefeated.".-- Mik

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              Mik
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              #18

              Electricity is good, as is food and shelter. Maybe now is not time to overspend.

              β€œI refuse to answer that question on the grounds that I don't know the answer”
              ― Douglas Adams

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                Daniel
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                #19

                Oh, it's not. I've had talks with my attorney, my trustees, and private discussions with people here, and been given good advice.

                I think I'm ready. I'm mostly having fun thinking about what is a need vs. what is a want, and deciding on, well, it's only one thing (my desk) at the moment that is not a need but something that means a lot to me, and something that I will keep for the rest of my life.

                I can't talk about specifics because I don't want to jinx anything but I'm actually making very conservative and practical decisions.

                I fully expect to face high electric bills, high car insurance, high gas prices, high grocery prices, and continuing inflation.

                I decided about a week ago that it's imperative to spend as little of my principal as needed and concentrate on investing.

                I felt a whole lot less stress after this decision.

                'But as they said in one of the later Rocky movies, "Time...it's undefeated.".-- Mik

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                  Bernard
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                  #20

                  Here's some ideas. πŸ˜‰

                  (should start at 17:50, but I've noticed lately that linked videos don't respect the start at time 🀷)

                  Link to video

                  The industrial revolution cheapened everything.

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                    AndyD
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                    Ideas πŸ˜„πŸ˜„πŸ˜„
                    Bernard , Newby is only 45 miles from us so we must go visit.
                    Seems nicer than Chatsworth in many ways, grand but retaining a homely warmth. Beautiful furnishings.

                    Daniel, you may find what you want at your local auction house, used but in good condition.

                    Ventosa viri restabit

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                      @andyd Thanks.

                      @bernard Working on it but it's slow going because the beauty of the place is distracting me!

                      @steve-miller I meant to ask if you can recommend office chairs. I want something strong and ergonomic. I don't want Amazon Basics. Maybe $400 give or take?

                      'But as they said in one of the later Rocky movies, "Time...it's undefeated.".-- Mik

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                        @andyd Thanks.

                        @bernard Working on it but it's slow going because the beauty of the place is distracting me!

                        @steve-miller I meant to ask if you can recommend office chairs. I want something strong and ergonomic. I don't want Amazon Basics. Maybe $400 give or take?

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                        @Daniel said:

                        @steve-miller I meant to ask if you can recommend office chairs. I want something strong and ergonomic. I don't want Amazon Basics. Maybe $400 give or take?

                        Steelcase, at a used office furniture warehouse. Indestructible and can be repaired. I bought one at the Habitat for Humanity Re-Store near me. Think I paid $30 for it.

                        We also have a Herman Miller Aeron chair that my friend Pat left behind when she moved out of state. It's great, too. Harder to find on the cheapo market (and they're pricey when new), but you might score one on FB Marketplace, Offer Up, or craigslist.

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                          Ideas πŸ˜„πŸ˜„πŸ˜„
                          Bernard , Newby is only 45 miles from us so we must go visit.
                          Seems nicer than Chatsworth in many ways, grand but retaining a homely warmth. Beautiful furnishings.

                          Daniel, you may find what you want at your local auction house, used but in good condition.

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                          @AndyD Envious that you are so close to Newby. Does look like a great place.

                          The industrial revolution cheapened everything.

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