I recently helped a friend who has moved overseas correct what seemed like a minor error on her NYC birth certificate from 74 years ago, but was holding up documentation she needed for her new country of residence. Wow! It may be a computerized system but it took multiple letters and a couple of months to accomplish the task. And there actually was a clerk involved. I offered to go in person but that’s not allowed anymore.
There are several places in my little town, including the best restaurant, that give a discount for payment in cash. I was surprised when it happened at the butcher where I occasionally shop, so it’s not just the restaurants. Some gas stations too, of course.
I go in to turn in rolled coins and get more wrappers. Depending on the teller, they’re annoyed or pleased, but always surprised. I guess people don’t do that much anymore. Dick, I’ve had success ordering foreign currency through my bank (an actual phone call) and having it delivered to my home. I always feel better having some in hand upon arrival, even if I’m paying a bit more.
I usually do it once a month. Still have some that send paper. I’m old-fashioned enough to feel the need for some paper to reconstruct things should systems crash.
See my comment. I briefly left mine in a restroom while on a group day tour, but fortunately realized my mistake before the bus took off. It was a scary few minutes before I realized what I had done!
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Oh boy, guys. Reading all these comments has greatly delayed the short nap I was hoping to take. Everyone sure did “tell Dickie”!
Post: Rehashing the age 70 thing. Tell Dear Dickie what is it that he doesn’t get about SS at age 70?
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I deleted my original comment after I read Quinn’s comment below. There was a very nice boy on my block growing up who was also called Dickie.
Post: Rehashing the age 70 thing. Tell Dear Dickie what is it that he doesn’t get about SS at age 70?
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I recently helped a friend who has moved overseas correct what seemed like a minor error on her NYC birth certificate from 74 years ago, but was holding up documentation she needed for her new country of residence. Wow! It may be a computerized system but it took multiple letters and a couple of months to accomplish the task. And there actually was a clerk involved. I offered to go in person but that’s not allowed anymore.
Post: Have you seen your money lately?
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There are several places in my little town, including the best restaurant, that give a discount for payment in cash. I was surprised when it happened at the butcher where I occasionally shop, so it’s not just the restaurants. Some gas stations too, of course.
Post: Have you seen your money lately?
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Such interesting stories! Thank you, Rick.
Post: Have you seen your money lately?
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I go in to turn in rolled coins and get more wrappers. Depending on the teller, they’re annoyed or pleased, but always surprised. I guess people don’t do that much anymore. Dick, I’ve had success ordering foreign currency through my bank (an actual phone call) and having it delivered to my home. I always feel better having some in hand upon arrival, even if I’m paying a bit more.
Post: Have you seen your money lately?
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Good to read the update on your pension checks!
Post: Have you seen your money lately?
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I think it could have been a mistake (the down votes). I’ve noticed the votes aren’t perfect (sometimes one pops up as two).
Post: Have you seen your money lately?
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I usually do it once a month. Still have some that send paper. I’m old-fashioned enough to feel the need for some paper to reconstruct things should systems crash.
Post: Have you seen your money lately?
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See my comment. I briefly left mine in a restroom while on a group day tour, but fortunately realized my mistake before the bus took off. It was a scary few minutes before I realized what I had done!
Post: Not Qualified to Carry This Anymore
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