Crescent Connection

re: 401k Investment Diversification

Posted by Crescent Connection on 7/18/24 at 9:13 pm

20% VIGIX (growth/tech) 20% VINIX (S&P 500) 10% VMCIX (mid-cap index) 10% VMGMX (mid-cap growth) 10% VSCIX (small-cap index) 10% VSGAX (small-cap growth) 10% VIVIX (value) 5% VTSNX (total international index) 5% VWILX (international growth) You can simplify and just do (1) 20% small-cap...

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re: post yardwork beverage

Posted by Crescent Connection on 7/17/24 at 11:32 am

Modelo Chelada Limon & Sal or Lone River Ranch Water variety pack....

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re: A good dinner date restaurant in New Orleans area?

Posted by Crescent Connection on 7/15/24 at 8:10 am

Bistro Daisy Avo Patois...

re: Psychiatric nurse from the VA on the shooting

Posted by Crescent Connection on 7/15/24 at 8:09 am

It blows my mind that grown adults post on social media (every platform except this one, of course) whatever it is on their mind. The world was a better place before Facebook and the likes. I have an X account simply for browsing news stories and post on here. No Facebook. No instagram. All of m...

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re: Looking for a good restaurant in Lafayette

Posted by Crescent Connection on 7/12/24 at 11:34 pm

[quote]Someone I trust greatly about food/restaurants said Jane’s was the worst restaurant experience theyve ever had[/quote]Do I know you? Because my wife and I went with her friend and husband a year ago, and it took waaaay too long for the food to come out. 2 hours after ordering and this was 8:3...

re: Blue Angels Pensacola July 13

Posted by Crescent Connection on 7/12/24 at 11:19 pm

Went to the practice show today. Got there around 1pm (paid for premium parking right next to public access on Casino Beach) and it was incredible. My boys loved it. I can’t believe it took me 38 years to finally see them. ...

re: Blue Angels Pensacola July 13

Posted by Crescent Connection on 7/3/24 at 11:10 am

Are you talking about Fort Pickens or the National Aviation Museum?...

re: Blue Angels Pensacola July 13

Posted by Crescent Connection on 7/3/24 at 10:12 am

We are driving up on Thursday, July 11. Thinking about stopping at Fort Pickens for the practice run around 2pm after reading a reply on this thread. They haven’t announced a Belle Chasse date next year yet, so hoping to see them sooner than later. ...

Blue Angels Pensacola July 13

Posted by Crescent Connection on 6/19/24 at 9:44 am

I'll be in Destin that weekend. Seeing if it's feasible or worth the trouble to drive 1.5 hours and get a spot on the beach or somewhere else to watch? I've never been and would like to bring my 2 young sons with me. I'm just worried we'll get there and not get a good viewing because of the crowds. ...

re: Toups Meatery

Posted by Crescent Connection on 6/18/24 at 6:24 pm

I’ve only been there 2-3 times, and I think every time I got the double cut pork chop. It’s amazing. ...

Anniversary dinner in Nola

Posted by Crescent Connection on 6/18/24 at 9:52 am

Our choices are… Costera Osteria Lupo Mamou N7 Paladar 511 Wife and I never been to any of the above listed. What does the F&D board recommend? ...

re: Battery powered weed eater rec's

Posted by Crescent Connection on 6/18/24 at 9:00 am

I bought an Ego lawnmower and string trimmer last year. Love both. So easy and gets the job done. Just purchased the blower. ...

re: Where would you place an American flag?

Posted by Crescent Connection on 6/7/24 at 4:47 pm

Thanks for all the responses. C was actually my last choice, but y’all convinced me it might be the best choice. The only thing stopping me from doing C is if I decide to place a small tree in the flower bed right in front of there. And thanks for the kind remarks…learning a few things from y’all...

Where would you place an American flag?

Posted by Crescent Connection on 6/7/24 at 11:03 am

Want to place a 3’x5’ flag on my house, but need help deciding best place. All I could find online is that it should be placed to the right as you’re walking out the front door. A, B, or C or somewhere else? [img]https://i.postimg.cc/fTZz2XGf/IMG-6991.jpg[/img]...

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re: LSU 2 @ North Carolina 6 Final - ESPN2

Posted by Crescent Connection on 6/1/24 at 7:17 pm

That guy in the Kings’ jersey is drunk as a skunk. ...

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re: In the market for a 3rd row vehicle.

Posted by Crescent Connection on 6/1/24 at 1:59 pm

We are a family of 6. Kids ages are 12, 7, 5, and 2. Had an Odyssey since 2019. Upgraded to an Odyssey Touring after total-loss collision in 2023, and we love it. Paid $52k after TTL. It’s my wife’s vehicle, and dropping/picking up kids in car-line is a breeze with a push of a button on the sliding ...

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Lenevo or Surface Pro Laptop

Posted by Crescent Connection on 5/27/24 at 9:56 am

Not familiar at all with the Surface Pro laptops. Looking at a family laptop mainly for web browsing, word documents, and powerpoint presentations. Saw a Lenevo Ideapad 1 15.6" Full HD Touchscreen Laptop - Ryzen 7 5700U with 16GB Memory - AMD Radeon Graphics - 512GB SSD on sale $480 (regular price $...

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