- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
GulfCoastPoke
Favorite team: | Oklahoma State |
Location: | Port of Indecision |
Biography: | |
Interests: | |
Occupation: | |
Number of Posts: | 1087 |
Registered on: | 2/15/2011 |
Online Status: | Not Online |
Recent Posts
Message
re: How much money do people need to retire?
Posted by GulfCoastPoke on 2/28/24 at 6:47 am
I read an interesting book called “Die with zero” which had several interesting concepts. One of them was “time buckets”. - essentially you’ll be spending less and less in retirement the older you get due to physical limitations. Most people say they want to travel and put those in the numbers, bu...
re: Throw that Pumpkin at the Tree
Posted by GulfCoastPoke on 2/25/24 at 1:33 pm
Don’t believe the florist when he tells you that the roses are free.
Let’s clarify, I’m singing along to the Phish Hampton version, not the strange Ween version....
re: Throw that Pumpkin at the Tree
Posted by GulfCoastPoke on 2/24/24 at 2:10 am
Cast it off into the sea
Bake that pie and eat it with me
...
re: Are Barbour jackets overrated & overpriced?
Posted by GulfCoastPoke on 2/22/24 at 6:17 am
Received mine as a gift 12 years ago and wear it regularly in winter. It is the best gift I’ve ever received and I never would have bought it for myself. I get compliments all the time on it.
I’ve relaxed it myself (can of wax is $25 Amazon) 2x in that time frame. I think I’ll get another 4...
re: Egypt experiences
Posted by GulfCoastPoke on 1/22/24 at 8:23 pm
I did Cairo and Luxor with 3 small blonde kids and a blonde wife. Hired a co called Memphis tours, took care of us from arrival to departure. Guides were awesome, had a blast. Stayed at Hilton Luxor and it was absolutely amazing....
re: Is there anything more painful than being skinned alive?
Posted by GulfCoastPoke on 11/24/23 at 9:44 pm
The Persians did not mess around.
[The king] decreed that Mithridates should be put to death in boats; which execution is after the following manner: Taking two boats framed exactly to fit and answer each other, they lie down in one of them the malefactor that suffers, upon his back; then, coveri...
re: 14 Hour Layover in Dubai
Posted by GulfCoastPoke on 11/24/23 at 5:41 am
As someone who lived there not too long ago…I agree with the tours idea. Alternatively, get a taxi (they take credit cards) to Dubai Mall, go see fountains there and burj khalifa. Don’t pay to go to top, book a tea reservation in restaurant.
Nice hotels are a dime a dozen, if you’re worn out I’...
re: North American horse tracks have been timing their races wrong.
Posted by GulfCoastPoke on 10/18/23 at 6:25 am
[quote]FIFY[/quote]
You missed the sarcasm ...
re: Who has flown Emirates?
Posted by GulfCoastPoke on 10/12/23 at 3:32 am
Emirates rewards gold status here - it’s a great airline. No comparison to any US carrier....
re: Husband and wife killed 7 Hamas terrorist protecting their children. Children lived.
Posted by GulfCoastPoke on 10/10/23 at 8:46 am
[quote]FYI normal citizens aren’t allowed to keep weapons in Israel I believe[/quote]
Then there are not many normal citizens then. When I was in Jerusalem seemingly everyone was packing heat....
re: Jimmy Buffett passes at age 76
Posted by GulfCoastPoke on 9/4/23 at 10:05 pm
Was saddened by the news.
My dad was a huge Buffett fan since college in MS, where he saw JB play. JB was the soundtrack of my growing up.
Glad I got to see him 3-4 times (blacked out during one) and also included is the Texas Stadium show with Alan Jackson and George Strait with Dad.
Ti...
re: 2023-2024 Ski Thread
Posted by GulfCoastPoke on 9/3/23 at 11:48 pm
Just booked lift tickets for our family of 5 for crested butte. $1040 total, 4 days. Epic deal ending in next 24 hrs.
We’re looking forward to Colorado skiing following the last two years in which we skied Kitzbühel....
re: RIP Jimmy Buffett
Posted by GulfCoastPoke on 9/2/23 at 2:17 am
If true, the world is a lesser place without him.
His songs were the soundtrack to much of my formative years and goods time with my dad....
re: If you ever thought of going to Europe on vacation do it now
Posted by GulfCoastPoke on 8/1/23 at 7:42 am
[quote]Been looking at winter ski trips and I’m pretty sure I can head to the alps for the same cost of a breck or park city trip now.[/quote]
As someone who’s skied the alps the last two Christmases I can attest to this....
re: What are some things you miss doing from your childhood?
Posted by GulfCoastPoke on 7/25/23 at 7:08 am
[quote]Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A, Start[/quote]
Downvote bc you forgot “select” between “A” and “Start”....
re: The abrahamic faith house complex has opened in the uae
Posted by GulfCoastPoke on 2/28/23 at 7:46 am
As someone who lives in Abu Dhabi (right down the road from this building) , I am quite surprised by this boards comments, maybe I should not be.
UAE is an Islamic country who has steadily opened up socially. The Abraham accords of 2019 opened diplomatic ties with Israel.
The overall message ...
re: What 529s are you using?
Posted by GulfCoastPoke on 2/8/23 at 10:31 am
I also use NY and am happy with it. When my oldest was born theirs was ranked best by Forbes so I chose it then.
Good and intuitive website. Good funds. ...
re: Would You Drive This? 1991 Mitsubishi Montero LS 4×4
Posted by GulfCoastPoke on 2/2/23 at 9:37 am
I own a pajero 2017, it’s reliable and great offroad. Have had two, both the large and small engine - either are good....
re: What is the expectation for saving for kids college nowadays?
Posted by GulfCoastPoke on 2/1/23 at 12:41 pm
Have done $200/mo for all kids since born…except during mar-apr 2020 I was throwing large chunks into 529. I plan to keep the same $200/mo and focus more on building other assets to generate cash. ...
re: 2023 Paycheck obliteration.
Posted by GulfCoastPoke on 1/29/23 at 9:38 am
Subtle I make more than SS max income thread.
Your SS tax is 6.20% up to a certain max, once you hit that max you are no longer taxed for SS in that calendar year....
Popular