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  1. We do what DesertMiner suggested. We use 2 pool noodles for the refrigerator doors and bungee cords for the freezer.
  2. If I were one of the ones left in the lurch so abruptly, I'd be steaming mad, also. Things happen and businesses go under or close their doors. That's not the issue. The issue is no notification and having to find out on a forum. What about those who don't read forums regularly or don't read their emails on a daily basis? I'm sure there are some people out there who have no clue still, and those who can't jump on this quickly enough to get it handled. As stated, it's going to be a real issue for those that are waiting on important snail mail.
  3. We were also self employed and had to fund our own retirement and provide our own healthcare coverage. We do not have a pension and did not/do not have a retirement health care package. Fortunately, Obamacare hadn't hit when we retired, and we were able to limp to Medicare. In today's health care climate, I'm not sure if we would retire prior to Medicare. While our premiums weren't cheap because it was not group coverage, our business paid the premiums, and we had the income to pay them. What I'm reading now as to what poor coverage costs makes my stomach turn. It's robbery.
  4. We retired 6 years ago at 62 & 63, though we both still work occasionally - we help our son when needed, and I still guest teach dance very part-time at the local performing arts high school. We enjoy doing that as it isn't a day-to-day thing and keeps us engaged. We RV for 8-10 weeks in the summer and shorter trips during the year. We are both very healthy with no issues. I take no medications, and DH takes meds for migraines. Health issues certainly could change as we enter our 70s, so earlier is really better for feeling well and for good mobility. My father passed away at 56 and never got to live his dream of moving to the Everglades and fish. He was the quintessential Florida fisherman and knew the Everglades like the back of his hand. My dear friend's 46-yr. old son passed away 2 weeks ago from a heart attack. Very unexpected. So, living until late 60s or early 70s certainly isn't guaranteed. Being debt free is part of what can allow someone to retire earlier. I do think some people think they need a lot more money socked away than is really necessary, so they work, work, work until they die because they never think they have enough.
  5. Something I just found out yesterday......we've moved, so wanted to take Oliver to a different groomer than the one we had been using. They told us we need to provide proof of all the necessary vaccinations/shots and gave me a list of them. When I went to find my documentation, I realized he hadn't been given a Bordetella vaccination (kennel cough). I called our vet, who is now 40 minutes away, and was told that they only need this if they're going to be boarded or groomed, so it's not a "usual" vaccination that is given. Our former groomer had never asked for any documentation, which I now know is not wise (hence they don't fall into the category David mentioned as "good" groomers). We had to quickly dash 40 minutes to our vet to get him a Bordetella vac in order to have him seen by the new groomer. So, a heads up to make sure you have a Bordetella vac in addition to DHPP & rabies. As stated above, an illness or accident could make it necessary to unexpectedly board your pet while you're on the road, and if you don't have all the vacs, it could be a huge hassle.
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