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JS that is a good price. I'm in st louis I will book jan for july which airline Thanks Bobshere

I use bottled water. Never got sick from the ice in drinks. Knock on wood. But that's just me Thanks Bobshere

Airlines post prices that compete with others Tuesday night Wednesday morning. At times you can catch a VERY good prices early Wednesday morning as well. Thursay morning at times have rebuttles from other airlines posted. I've tracked three airlines over several months and if I would have booked I would have saved $250-300 round trip. Thanks Bobshere

Looking for information on flights and airlines from BKK (to Clark) Angeles City. Is three days too much or too little Thanks BoB

Very good topic gentlemen, I took my first pension in 1999 (rule of 80 age/years of service). During the discussion preparing us for retirement people from health organizations, financial people there was a fellow from the Social Security Administration. Early SS can be received by a person, if eligilable, at age 62, at a reduced rate (25% I think). The SS rep stated that taking the early retirement a person would have to live 18.5 years to break even. The reduced amount continues till death. Now I know SS is in trouble in the US and the younger people will more than likely not see much if any. I'm 60 as of Jan 2008 and have calulated a budget to see if I can make it with my pension now and SS. The agency I work for now has a wonderful retirement plan. If all goes properly I will roll all of this into a nest egg/emergency/money for my son and his wife , when I pass. It takes a lot of planning and soul searching to see if there is enough out there "to pull the pin". To all that have done it I say Great, to all of us on the fence plan and if it looks right jump on it and do not look back. Just a thought Bobshere.

Good evening, This time next week I'll almost be in town. Where is the TQ 2 located. See you shortly. Thanks BoB

Dear Mr. Monkey Man, I do believe that you would have a great caree in future in the media. Please send me 10,000 Thb in small bills and I will forward a contract to you. Great stuff Thanks BoB

Alan, Great pics. Thanks I will look you up in Feb. Thanks BoB

Alan, Sounds like a good idea. Thanks for wanting to help. That means a lot. Thanks BoB

Alan, What a great gesture. I will not be in town till Feb. For your generosity I will most certainly occupy one of your stools/chairs and buy the first round for YOU. Thanks again BoB

Adam, Great pictures thanks. Have you gone over to the other side? Nice newer shirt, buttons and a collar alright. Save your other shirts. This can not last. Great party it looks like. Thanks BoB

Martin, Great pictures thanks alot. BoB

Owen, I hope all is well with you. Some information about SSA and the military pay. It seems that in 1952 the SSA started at new system to calculate the benefits you are to receive. The SSA stated that it was in the best interest to the receiver (us) to start this new system. (We are the Government and we are here to help sort of thing) Anyone in the service after 1952 to include the present, the benefits would have been calculated under the new system. On the form there is a section that inquiries about military service time. Then I guess they use this information to update the amount. One other thing I found out that had changed was if you stay married to the same wife over ten years she can make claim to a portion of your SSA benefits. I guess you could do the same to her SSA benefits if she made more than you did. I always thought the time limit was 20 years. Live and learn I guess. (I'm safe on this count) I hope this helped a little. Thanks again for the original information. Thanks BoB

Owen, You are correct. This kicked in middle Jan 2002. From what I've read it is a supplemental form that has to be filed from you requesting that the quarters be added to your entitlement. Your entitlement then is re figured with the new amounts. I am wondering what will happen if these do not fall within the last 35 years that your benefits are calculated. This does noteffect me for my time is within the 35 year window. Take for example a person who served WWII, like my Dad. He is 85 and has been getting SS for since he was 65. His window is over. I will look into this further tomorrow. Thanks for the infoprmation. I let you know what I find out. Thanks BoB

This has to a new provision of the tax code. Must have been this year. I will certainly look into this. Thanks for the information. I'll get my SSA girl working on this tomorrow. Thanks BoB