If you want to speed it up, I watch on a laptop. Flat sprint stage? All the action happens in the last 10K, so you can skip to the end. Mountain stages? Those are usually determined on the last couple of climbs. If something exciting happens earlier (giant crash takes out most of the peloton - it's happened), you can always go back and see what occurred. Personally, I watch until the break is established, then skip through 2-3K at a time to see if anything happens, then settle down for the last 40K or so. You're not watching linear TV here.
I suggest you review the financial meaning of a stock (maybe ask ChatGPT what a share of stock means). Because you clearly do not understand equities and why they have value.
I'm getting ready to move, so I'm clearing out stuff. I've been selling a lot on eBay and Craigslist. You could sell off your lawn tractor and use the proceeds to defray the cost of the zero-turn. Someone else who values a lawn tractor gets that, while you get the zero-turn at less than full cost.
Your coding reply is backwards. Medicare (CMS) establishes DRG/RBRVS codes and reimbursement, and then private insurance piggybacks on that. Agree on CEO reimbursement and drug spending. The real money is spent on doctors and hospitals (who are paid considerably more than their overseas counterparts). I guess I missed Bernie & Co. wailing about that.
On the West coast, the equivalent is earthquake insurance. The cost is on the order of a homeowners policy. As with floods, the homeowner policy doesn't cover earthquake damage (which could take out your entire house). Is it worth it? It seems expensive and it is unlikely that a big earthquake will hit my area in any given year. Given the cost of rebuilding these days, though, you have to give careful consideration whether you have enough money to rebuild if your home is totaled. That would put a big hole in our retirement assets, so the $1K a year offers peace of mind.
I agree with Ormode. I save various screws and bolts I have left over. I've had a number of times where I needed one of those and was glad to have it on hand. Otherwise, it would have been a trip to Home Depot (maybe more, if I didn't get exactly the right size). These only take up a gallon or so total volume on my bench.
I agree with Matt. Gravel riding is all the rage these days, so if you're in an area with access to these kinds of roads, you can avoid the cars. Same with mountain biking. I'm still racing bikes at 56, but I'm beginning to transition over to the dirt to reduce risk. I know a number of other masters racers who are doing the same.
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If you want to speed it up, I watch on a laptop. Flat sprint stage? All the action happens in the last 10K, so you can skip to the end. Mountain stages? Those are usually determined on the last couple of climbs. If something exciting happens earlier (giant crash takes out most of the peloton - it's happened), you can always go back and see what occurred. Personally, I watch until the break is established, then skip through 2-3K at a time to see if anything happens, then settle down for the last 40K or so. You're not watching linear TV here.
Post: Tasting Retirement
Link to comment from April 29, 2025
I suggest you review the financial meaning of a stock (maybe ask ChatGPT what a share of stock means). Because you clearly do not understand equities and why they have value.
Post: Sharing Lessons
Link to comment from December 17, 2024
I'm getting ready to move, so I'm clearing out stuff. I've been selling a lot on eBay and Craigslist. You could sell off your lawn tractor and use the proceeds to defray the cost of the zero-turn. Someone else who values a lawn tractor gets that, while you get the zero-turn at less than full cost.
Post: Nothing Saved
Link to comment from July 12, 2023
Your coding reply is backwards. Medicare (CMS) establishes DRG/RBRVS codes and reimbursement, and then private insurance piggybacks on that. Agree on CEO reimbursement and drug spending. The real money is spent on doctors and hospitals (who are paid considerably more than their overseas counterparts). I guess I missed Bernie & Co. wailing about that.
Post: Medicare for All
Link to comment from May 30, 2023
On the West coast, the equivalent is earthquake insurance. The cost is on the order of a homeowners policy. As with floods, the homeowner policy doesn't cover earthquake damage (which could take out your entire house). Is it worth it? It seems expensive and it is unlikely that a big earthquake will hit my area in any given year. Given the cost of rebuilding these days, though, you have to give careful consideration whether you have enough money to rebuild if your home is totaled. That would put a big hole in our retirement assets, so the $1K a year offers peace of mind.
Post: What I Don’t Own
Link to comment from March 4, 2023
I agree with Ormode. I save various screws and bolts I have left over. I've had a number of times where I needed one of those and was glad to have it on hand. Otherwise, it would have been a trip to Home Depot (maybe more, if I didn't get exactly the right size). These only take up a gallon or so total volume on my bench.
Post: Contain Yourself
Link to comment from July 2, 2022
I agree with Matt. Gravel riding is all the rage these days, so if you're in an area with access to these kinds of roads, you can avoid the cars. Same with mountain biking. I'm still racing bikes at 56, but I'm beginning to transition over to the dirt to reduce risk. I know a number of other masters racers who are doing the same.
Post: Life Cycle
Link to comment from June 7, 2021