It seems this is the major question that people have now-a-days. Every store has "help wanted", airports are swamped as they don't have enough people for security, restaurants are closing as they have no staff, a quick look at high tech companies on Linkdin shows they have hundreds of openings. Inflation is through the roof, … Continue reading Where are all the workers?
As I mentioned in my last post, I officially retired last Nov after 36 years. My pension was max'd out and all penalties were off of me. By not retiring, I was working for about 55k per year. In other words, my salary minus what I would get for a pension left me with 55k. … Continue reading Wrench Thrown into Retirement?
After 5 long years, I suddenly have had a desire to start blogging again. There has been much going on in my life, as it has been for everyone worldwide these past 2 horrible years. We are now coming out of the pandemic and the world is a much different place then where it was … Continue reading Welcome Back
After we lost Jackson this past winter I wasn't so sure if I wanted another dog or not. But after a few months I found it kinda weird not having a big dog around the house. I got it into my head that maybe I would go the puppy route, although I know the … Continue reading A Happy Story, for once
I've been lazy with my thoughts lately. Busy at work, down from the rain, gaming, yard work when the sun actually shines and playing with the new mini. I have thoughts and opinions on the whole Khadr situation (not going there), how they keep canceling great tv shows that actually have great stories that … Continue reading No National Bird 😦
Happy Canada Day everyone. I picked up the new car on Thursday and I got asked today where all the pictures are. Well, since I picked the car up it hasn't stopped raining until late this afternoon. Over 2 days. I had hoped to do a road trip to have some fun … Continue reading I Own A Mini! 🙂
I actually had a good car shopping experience, which I have to say is a first. "Irony" is the word to describe the drive to the mini dealer. For many years I have dreamed of owning 2 cars. A VW beetle and a Mini. I have never had a craving for a sports car … Continue reading That wasn’t so bad…
Hey everyone, sorry for the long hiatus. Was off in Bermuda for a few weeks checking out the Americas Cup Racing - all the pictures are over on other blog The Canadian Loon. Since getting back it's been trying to get the spring time chores done, get back into the work mode and shop … Continue reading Car Shopping is Stressful!
I'm currently in Bermuda facing amazing weather and wonderful scenery and with great people. So nothing to rant about 🙂 So just dropping by here to let everyone know that I will be posting lots of photos over on the other blog of my happenings in Bermuda. Be sure to check it … Continue reading No Rants
The title should actually be "Mid-Life Crisis Car or Responsible Adult Car" 🙂 Just as an update on the VW situation, I had lots of questions by friends about the entire mess. One of the things I left out was the buyback with trade-in option. Yes this would allow me to save about 2k … Continue reading Practical or Fun?
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