TravelGirlinDallas Posted December 9, 2021 #40076 Share Posted December 9, 2021 (edited) 33 minutes ago, dani negreanu said: in Israel it's a 4 years study + sitting tight several months to prepare for the board For me it was very similar to this ^...5 years of studies (BBA & MBA degrees) and then studying to pass the exam a few months later. I was 23 when I finished university and then 24 when I passed the CPA exam. Edited December 9, 2021 by TravelGirlinDallas 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonTexasNY Posted December 9, 2021 #40077 Share Posted December 9, 2021 5 hours ago, dani negreanu said: Another damp and cold right now.... Very ominous! 3 hours ago, Ocean Boy said: Your doggie love pictures make me ferklempt (choked up). 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagsfan Posted December 9, 2021 #40078 Share Posted December 9, 2021 1 hour ago, dani negreanu said: That's very impressive, given the "ripe" age... Masters & CPA? I'm impressed since in Israel it's a 4 years study + sitting tight several months to prepare for the board. Or is it Masters & CPA the same degree? 👍 My [late] dad too, he was passionate for his "métier" [job]. Hannah took college level classes while in high school, and started university at 16. She went year round, kept a high grade point average, and worked on her Master’s concurrent with her Bachelors. As soon as she graduated, she began studying and testing for her COA while working for a multinational accounting firm. I only mentioned all of that to underscore how practical and determined she is but how totally other worldly at the same time. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sea Dog Posted December 9, 2021 #40079 Share Posted December 9, 2021 7 hours ago, TravelGirlinDallas said: When I asked Andrew if he wanted to go see Santa this year, he told me he thinks he is too old to sit in Santa's lap now (he's 11). I was a little bummed since we didn't get to do it last year, either, because Covid. Then he proceeds to tell me that he now knows that Santa is really the Christmas spirit in our hearts when we do nice things for other people. WHAT?!?! That is the speech I was supposed to tell HIM! How did he figure this out? He told me that last year some girls at school were talking about how Santa isn't real, but at that time he didn't want to believe it. Then over the last year, he accepted it. And he didn't tell us because he knew it would make us sad. 😭 My baby is growing up too fast! Good smart kid. I am an adult and I still believe in Santa Claus. Like he said, Santa is a spirit that can live in all of us if we want to believe. Even in the movie "Miracle on 34th St. a judge ruled that Santa is real. Santa represents the kid and goodness in all of us. We believe in a lot of things we can not see, so why not Santa? 4 hours ago, DaniDanielle said: Bosley Thomas April 2010-December 9, 2021 RIP😢 My heart breaks for you Marietta. Please know you have my deepest sympathy. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenquixote66 Posted December 10, 2021 #40080 Share Posted December 10, 2021 8 hours ago, BonTexasNY said: I'm Jewish and celebrate Chanukah. However, as a young child I assumed Santa visits all good kids of which I was the "good-est". I never discussed this with my parents but I was totally bummed NOT because we didn't celebrate Christmas but because we didn't have a chimney for Santa to slide down with all my presents. In NY, we would invite our good friends who had a daughter the same age as ours, for a Chanukah celebration, playing the dreydel game, lighting candles on the menorah, eating potato latkes, and the kids exchanging gifts. Then to their house to admire their Christmas decorations and exchange more gifts. My daughter was allowed to pick a candy cane off of their tree! Such good memories. Both girls met when they were 2 and still keep in touch. Wish the tradition would continue with their kids but alas, they can't seem to get together except for the book of Faces. When I was 9 years old my mother took me to A&S on Fulton St in Brooklyn to see Santa Claus.Every kid got their picture taken and a bag of candy.I still have the 5 x7 picture.Then I went to my friend John’s house to look at his Christmas tree.We are still friends to this day and even though her lives in Nevada we will discuss those childhood days .My friends came to my house and got their Hanukah gelt (chocolate ). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenquixote66 Posted December 10, 2021 #40081 Share Posted December 10, 2021 7 hours ago, grapau27 said: I'm so sorry Lenny. Sending prayers and condolences to Toby's friends family. Graham. Thanks Graham.The funeral will be Sunday.Two Sunday’s in a row that we will be going to funerals. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckynana Posted December 10, 2021 #40082 Share Posted December 10, 2021 Just now, lenquixote66 said: Thanks Graham.The funeral will be Sunday.Two Sunday’s in a row that we will be going to funerals. I am so sorry, Lenny.😢 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenquixote66 Posted December 10, 2021 #40083 Share Posted December 10, 2021 On 12/8/2021 at 7:41 PM, Luckynana said: We just enjoyed our Annual visit from Santa and his Fire truck entourage, Christmas music and all, with the Firemen handing out candy canes to us on our block a few minutes ago. 🎄🎀 The kids in the town I live in currently receive a visit from the members of the local Fire Dept .and bags of goodies. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaniDanielle Posted December 10, 2021 #40084 Share Posted December 10, 2021 2 hours ago, Sea Dog said: Good smart kid. I am an adult and I still believe in Santa Claus. Like he said, Santa is a spirit that can live in all of us if we want to believe. Even in the movie "Miracle on 34th St. a judge ruled that Santa is real. Santa represents the kid and goodness in all of us. We believe in a lot of things we can not see, so why not Santa? My heart breaks for you Marietta. Please know you have my deepest sympathy. Thank you so very much 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaniDanielle Posted December 10, 2021 #40085 Share Posted December 10, 2021 Ocean Boy what can you prescribe for a broken heart? 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenquixote66 Posted December 10, 2021 #40086 Share Posted December 10, 2021 23 hours ago, Ocean Boy said: Interesting tribal and vote. The only people who deserve to win are Zander and Ricard.I was hoping that Danny would have made it to the final 3. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenquixote66 Posted December 10, 2021 #40087 Share Posted December 10, 2021 9 hours ago, BonTexasNY said: Graham, you and Pauline make even the dreariest weather pictures so beautiful! Sorry to hear this. Thanks,Bonnie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaniDanielle Posted December 10, 2021 #40088 Share Posted December 10, 2021 Lenny, what a sad time it has been. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenquixote66 Posted December 10, 2021 #40089 Share Posted December 10, 2021 7 hours ago, DaniDanielle said: Bosley Thomas April 2010-December 9, 2021 RIP😢 He will be in your hearts forever,Marietta. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenquixote66 Posted December 10, 2021 #40090 Share Posted December 10, 2021 9 hours ago, Ozark_Kid said: I will turn 66 in March. We share the same birthday month! There isn’t a right time that fits everyone. Everyone has different situations. I held off so when I passed away Sharon will draw more. I’m a spreadsheet guy so I have the future calculated with and without me here. 😂 I even have my taxes figured for 2022 paid 2023 figured out 😂. I was blessed with a great pension and annuity etc so the decision was more about Sharon’s future more than current need. About the only real change for us now is we will draw less out of the 401k’s after SS starts. If you don’t need it now and you don’t start right away and you die early, your not going to care once you are dead. On the other hand pull it now and go on a couple more cruises. I have a pension and an annuity from the company that employed me for 25 years.My goal was to work there 38 years as the longest that anyone worked there was 37 years but alas I was downsized along with other employees at the 25th.year.I took my pension at 55 but I continued to work in other companies for 6 years.I took SS at 62. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine3601 Posted December 10, 2021 #40091 Share Posted December 10, 2021 9 hours ago, lenquixote66 said: It never ends.One of Toby’s friends died last night.Her husband had Alzheimer’s and died 5 years ago.She moved to Florida and got sick . She was one of the nicest people I ever knew. Last Sunday we went to a funeral and this Sunday will be another funeral. So sorry to hear the loss of another friend.😥 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenquixote66 Posted December 10, 2021 #40092 Share Posted December 10, 2021 3 hours ago, jagsfan said: Hannah took college level classes while in high school, and started university at 16. She went year round, kept a high grade point average, and worked on her Master’s concurrent with her Bachelors. As soon as she graduated, she began studying and testing for her COA while working for a multinational accounting firm. I only mentioned all of that to underscore how practical and determined she is but how totally other worldly at the same time. That is something to be very proud of ,Mimi.😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenquixote66 Posted December 10, 2021 #40093 Share Posted December 10, 2021 31 minutes ago, Luckynana said: I am so sorry, Lenny.😢 Thanks,MaryAnn.This woman was diagnosed with Hydrocephalus.She had surgery on Monday.She was sent home on Tuesday.I do not know what the doctors were thinking. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenquixote66 Posted December 10, 2021 #40094 Share Posted December 10, 2021 20 minutes ago, DaniDanielle said: Lenny, what a sad time it has been. It just never ends for our friends and our beloved 4 legged family members. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine3601 Posted December 10, 2021 #40095 Share Posted December 10, 2021 7 hours ago, DaniDanielle said: Bosley Thomas April 2010-December 9, 2021 RIP😢 RIP Bosley. Sorry for the loss of your beloved family pet. He will be with you forever💕 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenquixote66 Posted December 10, 2021 #40096 Share Posted December 10, 2021 9 minutes ago, Sunshine3601 said: So sorry to hear the loss of another friend.😥 In 2017 we lost 5 friends and my nephew .Toby and I barely survived emotionally.Last year my 2 best friends died.I find myself questioning why I am still here . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted December 10, 2021 #40097 Share Posted December 10, 2021 35 minutes ago, DaniDanielle said: Ocean Boy what can you prescribe for a broken heart? Only a lot of time... and that doesn't work all that well either.😔 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine3601 Posted December 10, 2021 #40098 Share Posted December 10, 2021 2 minutes ago, lenquixote66 said: In 2017 we lost 5 friends and my nephew .Toby and I barely survived emotionally.Last year my 2 best friends died.I find myself questioning why I am still here . There are a lot of great reasons why you are still here. The biggest one is your family😍 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine3601 Posted December 10, 2021 #40099 Share Posted December 10, 2021 42 minutes ago, DaniDanielle said: Ocean Boy what can you prescribe for a broken heart? Sending you lots of hugs💕 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenquixote66 Posted December 10, 2021 #40100 Share Posted December 10, 2021 4 minutes ago, Sunshine3601 said: There are a lot of great reasons why you are still here. The biggest one is your family😍 Yes,I know that .I was referring to the fact that I have several serious medical problems .When I was 75 my family made me a Celebration of Life Birthday party because I did not expect to be here that much longer. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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