Dieter wrote: ↑Wed May 01, 2024 12:55 pm Well, looks like only removing the drones / missles that Iran shot at Israel
Still, that's at least some that can't go to Russia (plus however many Iran wants to keep on hand)

^ Right! ^

I do seem to usually get the bonds at a slight discount, but I don’t think the difference makes up the lost yield, which should have been 5%. I’ll check… EDIT: while it’s not quite there, Pet Hog, it is so much closer that I can’t believe I didn’t notice! Thank you. I mean, I’ve almost always just g...

For the third time in a row (over a period of months), my old system has failed me. Used to only buy at auction. If I don't buy in an auction, I buy from secondary *by looking at yield-to-worst.* Lately, when the trade settles and I see my new statement, the estimated yield is nowhere near the yield...

ArthurPooh wrote: ↑Tue Apr 30, 2024 10:42 am Yes, exactly. Medieval peasants couldn't just frugal themselves into becoming knights,

But squires could “feudal” themselves into becoming knights

Absolutely, yes.
To put things in context, I also can’t get over the fact that seeds fall into the soil, get rained on, and stuff just grows out of the ground. Magic.

I’ll have to look for that! I’m very interested in surnames. The Normans gave us a lot of high culture words (and wiped out a lot of English in the process).
By ‘switch sides’ you mean graduate from a serf to a nobleman?

I still can’t get over the idea that one can generate wealth- ok, can generate income , from interest and dividends. Of course I understand the concept. You’re renting out your money, like a landlord rents out living space. But…I didn’t sweat for it. And I didn’t invent anything. I’m not complaining...

Gold pocket watch found on body of Titanic's richest passenger is up for auction
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/titanic-au ... -astor-iv/

barrett wrote: ↑Fri Apr 26, 2024 3:35 am Didn't want to create an account to read the link

It loaded for me. Maybe we get a few free reads per month?
So, for a limited time, you can read this copy, a .txt file.
https://drive.proton.me/urls/5Z1VMM81T8#z5pI5XYkUUvN
Use password: yuan
Will expire May 3rd.

Mountaineer wrote: ↑Thu Apr 25, 2024 6:22 pm Thanks Big Xan and Big Dualie for your efforts to keep us going.

It’s all Xan. All I did was whine to Xan.

Xan wrote: ↑Thu Apr 25, 2024 12:50 pm A bot has been hammering the site.

Is it Semrush?

Yay, back online!

Smith1776 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 25, 2024 12:41 pm Yikes, dualstow, is everything okay?

Oh yeah, just venting :-)

Well M, I took [flak] from the wife, but made plans to go out with friends soon.
Enjoyed food from a bakery (although that’s where the [flak] occurred), played with the cat, read a lot.
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Seizure/confiscation.
Some forms of damage are covered.
And I suppose mishandling by the bank, if they own up to it.

P.S. I probably mentioned it before: I feel antsy when I read in the policy that they don't cover 'mysterious disappearance.'
However, I understand that they have to do this: what if one spouse empties a box without the other's knowledge?

Yeah, I use the same company recommended by Steve above.

I’d forgotten about that commercial

I added ounces to the safe deposit box recently.
I sleep better at night ever since I bought insurance. It’s cheap.

Cool. Will there be Harry Browne easter eggs?

How far along are you with the book?

Of course not Glad you’re around, M

^ With the bonuses Costco offers on precious metal purchases, in fact, some buyers may effectively eliminate the premium. Those who buy their bars at the store using Citigroup credit cards are eligible for 2% cash back on their purchase. Executive members at Costco can receive an additional 2% cash ...

Smith1776 wrote: ↑Sat Apr 20, 2024 4:15 pm https://www.politico.eu/article/ukraine ... ial-media/

Watch the video or you will be missing out.

This is fantastic, Smithers. Thanks!

Where has Mountaineer gone?