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Sappy Happy Crappy Thanksgiving Post

November 23, 2015 by Mr. 1500 Days 74 Comments

We’re taking the rest of the week off. Please enjoy my touching, heart-warming, moving, uplifting and nausea inducing prose today.

It’s Thanksgiving week in America. Thanksgiving is the holiday where we Americans:

  • stuff our faces with even more food than usual
  • gather with family and get drunk
  • fight with family after getting even more drunk
  • watch football
  • more eating, drinking and fighting

Oh yeah, we’re supposed to reflect on our lives and consider everything that we’re thankful for as well. Brace yourselves readers; here comes one of those sappy posts where I reminisce about the year.

To get you warmed up, here is a beautiful and touching picture of Spendosaurus and Frugalsaurus on the beach in San Diego:

It's always better to be free
Feelings, nothing more than feelings

I’m thankful for my wealth

This blog is supposed to be about money, so let’s start there. The S&P 500 is only up 1.5% for 2015, so the markets aren’t going to turn in a monster year like 2013 or 2014. However, we’re members of the Double Comma Club and my portfolio sits at an all time high ($1,081,625). I’ve been kicked out of The Club at least 10 times this year, but every month we’re saving at least $5,000. Perhaps someday, I’ll be a permanent member.

Every dime that I invested in 2015 went into index funds, but I still have holdings from my days as a stock-picker. I’ll sell most of them in retirement to minimize capital gains taxes. In the meantime, these stocks continue to do well. Here is every investment over $30,000 that isn’t a total market index fund:

  • Facebook: $187,810 (up 37%)
  • Apple: $133,869 (up 7%)
  • VGT (Vanguard Information Technology ETF): $110,359 (up 7%)
  • Berkshire Hathaway: $84,112 (down 9%)
  • Google: $44,510 (up 46%)
  • Amazon: $41,443 (up 115%)

I’m fortunate that these holdings, with the exception of Berkshire Hathaway, have had an exceptional year.

Screen Shot 2015-11-22 at 11.35.21 AM
Amazon is flying high this year, very high

 

 

I’m thankful for the life I’ve built

As a blogger, I’m most famous (“famous” used in the loosest of terms here) for my Ranting. Despite my Thursday nastiness, life is pretty great:

  • Last week was my last week ever of full-time employment. I go part-time starting this week. #woot
  • Our house project still isn’t done, but we are farther along than we were last year. With my reduced work schedule, I should be able to wrap it up in 2016. #wootagain
  • I have a wife who despite her preference for keeping the thermostat at a scorching 89, is mostly sane. We share common goals and our fights are few and far between. Finding a compatible mate goes a looooooong way to happiness.
  • Everyone is healthy. Besides the nasty bugs that the kids pick up from their classmates, we have no medical issues. We visit the doctor for checkups and that is about it.
  • I love to travel and this year I’ve been all over the place. Travels include Madison (Wisconsin), Chicago, Omaha (Berkshire meeting), Charlotte (North Carolina), San Francisco, Yosemite and Pismo Beach. We have even bigger plans for 2016.
Top: The Dinosaurs take in a sunset at Pismo Beach. Bottom (left to right): Daughter building a cairn, Wisconsin Capitol building, Berkshire Hathaway meeting
Top: The Dinosaurs take in a sunset at Pismo Beach.
Bottom (left to right): Daughter building a cairn, Wisconsin Capitol building, Berkshire Hathaway meeting

 

I’m thankful for the other bloggers that I’ve had the privilege to work with

In 2015, I’ve had the opportunity to work with some wonderful people. Each and every one of you is awesome, but these posts stood out for me:

  • Frugal Friends and Where to Find Them (Frugalwoods)
  • I had loads of fun interviewing my buddy Jim Collins:
    • Part One
    • Part Two (Fifty Shades of FI)
    • Part Three, Gangster Collins
  • How I Built Our Net Worth to $1 Million (Rock Star Finance)
  • I overcame my lifelong terror of public speaking in one day when the Mad Fientist interviewed me on the FinCon stage

 

I’m thankful for you

I told you this was going to get sappy and here it comes. Get out the Kleenex for the tears (or towels to clean up the vomit).

This blog is almost three years old and with the exception of the few hate-mailers, it’s been spectacular sharing my journey with you. I had no idea where the blog would take me when I hit the Publish button for the first time on January 1st, 2013. Thinking back on it now, writing has exceeded all of my expectations.

I’ve learned so much and have had loads of fun meeting many of you in person. It is no exaggeration to say that this blog has changed my life for the better. Life is good.

I hope all of you have much be thankful for as well.

 

Onward and upward!

 

One more thing: My friend in Switzerland who writes over at Mustachian Post asked me how to get rich. I actually know the answer to this, but I’m warning you; the answer is probably not what you think it is. Read on.

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  1. Frugal Turtle says

    November 23, 2015 at 4:39 am

    Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!
    Jumping on the sappy bandwagon, I’m thankful for blogs like yours that keep me motivated on my FI journey. I’m just beginning and have a looong ways to go.

    Reply
    • 1500 says

      November 23, 2015 at 6:46 am

      Thanks so much for the kind words FT. Your journey may seem long, but that is all part of the fun. Every step , no matter how small, gets you a little bit closer. Stay the course and never give up.

      Reply
  2. Mrs. Mad Money Monster // @madmoneymonster says

    November 23, 2015 at 4:47 am

    Congratulations on the first week of part-time employment! I’m sure it feels fantastic to have reached this point in your financial lives. Mr. Money Monster and I are still a few (okay, 5, ugh) years away from having the option to go part-time or leave our day jobs. With blogs like this to keep us motivated, we will surely reach our goals. With that said, Thank You is in order to both of you for writing this motivational, yet entertaining financial blog. Long live Spendosaurus and Frugalsaurus! Enjoy your turkey day!

    Gobble Gobble!
    Mrs. Mad Money Monster
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    • 1500 says

      November 23, 2015 at 6:34 am

      Thanks for the kind words Mad Money!

      Yes, going full-time is going to be great. I feel the weight lifting and dissipating.

      Have an awesome Thanksgiving!

      Reply
      • OnlyKetchup says

        November 23, 2015 at 7:29 am

        Freudian slip (“going full-time is going to be great”)?

        Reply
        • 1500 says

          November 23, 2015 at 7:55 am

          Yikes! Maybe my subconscious knows something that I don’t?

          Reply
  3. J. Money says

    November 23, 2015 at 5:01 am

    Much love, my man!

    Reply
    • 1500 says

      November 23, 2015 at 6:32 am

      Right back at you J!

      Reply
  4. Sarah Noelle @ The Yachtless says

    November 23, 2015 at 5:37 am

    Oh wow, I think your wife and I may be from the same planet. Does she by chance own a hot water bottle? If not, let me just tell you/her that this is one of the most amazing inventions ever. Whenever I’m hanging out in the house in the winter, I heat up some water, fill up my hot water bottle, and sit under a blanket with the hot water bottle in my lap. It stays warm for a long, long time, and is very cozy, removing the need to turn the heat up super high. You can order ones from Amazon that come with a fleece cover (which in my opinion is a necessity). I learned about the amazingness of hot water bottles when I lived in China with no central heating — everyone there owns one.

    Happy Thanksgiving! And congrats on your last week of full-time work! 🙂
    Sarah Noelle @ The Yachtless recently posted…The Great Laundry CalculationMy Profile

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    • 1500 says

      November 23, 2015 at 6:45 am

      Thanks for the awesome suggestion! Usually the Mrs. and I don’t buy each other gifts, but this sounds like a wonderful idea.

      We are completely incompatible in the thermostat department. I’ll be sweating and she has a jacket on…

      Reply
      • Sarah Noelle @ The Yachtless says

        November 23, 2015 at 9:12 am

        Here’s the one I have: http://www.amazon.com/Fashy-Velour-Covered-Bottle-Assorted/dp/B002PMML62/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1448295076&sr=8-2&keywords=fashy+velour
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      • Christina says

        November 23, 2015 at 10:34 am

        Another option is a Toasty! (at least that’s what I call them…) AJ got me one as a present last year and it’s fantastic when I’m a little more chilly than he is.
        Mine is one of these: https://www.etsy.com/listing/184844943/organic-cotton-flaxseed-neck-wrap-with?ref=shop_home_active_10

        And I’m thankful that I’ve realized that all of my favorite bloggers are normal people like me. It meant I could start my own blog and find my own digital voice instead of remaining a lurker forever!
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        • 1500 says

          November 23, 2015 at 7:32 pm

          Hmmm, I think she has this! That, or there is something that looks just like this laying around the house.

          Welcome to the blogosphere! I enjoyed reading about the fornicating octopi.

          Reply
      • Thuy says

        November 23, 2015 at 6:42 pm

        Or you could build her a kotatsu table:

        http://retireby40.org/save-heating-stay-warm/

        Warm comfortable lounging all winter at minimal cost!

        Reply
        • 1500 says

          November 23, 2015 at 7:25 pm

          Wow, that thing looks pretty neat. Thanks for the suggestion!

          Reply
  5. Thias @It Pays Dividends says

    November 23, 2015 at 5:40 am

    Happy Thanksgiving to the 1500 family! May your drinks be even stronger when fighting with family this year!

    But in seriousness, I think I speak for mostly everyone when saying thank you to both of you for this blog. Who knew that personal finance could be as entertaining and interesting as you both make it! Also – Congrats on leaving the full-time work world!
    Thias @It Pays Dividends recently posted…Dividend Payout #18 – Shape Your BrainMy Profile

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    • 1500 says

      November 23, 2015 at 6:43 am

      Thanks so much for the kind words Thias! Also, I’m so happy to be going part-time, you have no idea!

      Reply
  6. Brian @DebtDiscipline says

    November 23, 2015 at 5:46 am

    Happy Thanksgiving guys! Enjoy the family time!
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    • 1500 says

      November 23, 2015 at 6:42 am

      Happy Thanksgiving Brian! It was a lot of fun meeting you this year!

      Reply
  7. Mrs. Frugalwoods says

    November 23, 2015 at 5:59 am

    Awwww, I’m thankful for you too!! Seriously though, getting to know you and Mrs. 1500 is definitely a highlight of the year for me and Mr. FW. It’s awesome to meet other people so committed to pursuing their passions, avoiding consumerism, living the good life, and raising smart, kind little kiddos. Thank you for everything you guys stand for!
    Mrs. Frugalwoods recently posted…Holiday Gifts For Frugal Weirdos To Give And ReceiveMy Profile

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    • 1500 says

      November 23, 2015 at 6:39 am

      Hey Mrs. FW! The Mrs. and I had great fun meeting you too! I cannot wait for the next one.

      And you have something kind of big happening any day, right? Remember what you have to do if Babywoods should arrive on Sunday! (Carla?)

      Reply
  8. Team CF says

    November 23, 2015 at 6:02 am

    A very happy thanksgiving to the entire 1500 family.

    Do elaborate on the travel plans for 2016 upon your return from stuffing your faces and fighting with the family, we are very curious!
    Team CF recently posted…October 2015 Dividend UpdateMy Profile

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    • 1500 says

      November 23, 2015 at 6:37 am

      Hi CF!

      In July, we’re going to visit none other than Mr. Jim Collins in Wisconsin. In August, the Mrs. and I are going to Scotland to visit friends. Finally, I’ll be going to the Ecuador Chautauqua in the fall: http://jlcollinsnh.com/2015/03/12/chautauqua-october-2015-times-two/

      Reply
      • OnlyKetchup says

        November 23, 2015 at 8:16 am

        If you wind up in Edinburgh next year (which was awesome) and you like chicken wings, there is a place right off the Royal Mile which was amazing. Great food and the atmosphere was super nerdy/artsy, with each table having a theme (star wars, star trek, Jurassic park, etc) all done by local artists.

        Reply
        • 1500 says

          November 23, 2015 at 7:33 pm

          Thanks for the suggestion! I do love chicken wings and I’ll be Edinburgh. Woot!

          Reply
      • jlcollinsnh says

        November 23, 2015 at 3:49 pm

        Ah crap. Now I have to avoid WI and Ecuador in 2016.

        (wait. did I say that out loud?)

        Reply
        • 1500 says

          November 23, 2015 at 7:35 pm

          Oh crap, YOU’RE going to be there? A beach party in Antartica in the winter sounds like more fun.

          Reply
        • jlcollinsnh says

          November 23, 2015 at 7:58 pm

          And just like that…

          …there goes my Antarctic beach party….
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          • 1500 says

            November 24, 2015 at 5:54 am

            Maybe I’ll sign on to go to Mars. The father away, the better. You don’t plan to have any chautauqua’s on the red planet, do you? The farther away from you, the better!

            In real news, that 919 is still for sale and the guy lowered the price a bunch. I went for a ride on Sunday and it was pretty great. Still a longshot, but maybe, just maybe…

  9. Ryan from WI says

    November 23, 2015 at 7:33 am

    Congrats on going part time! That is a big step and I look forward to reading your thoughts about the transition and new found free time!

    Reply
    • 1500 says

      November 23, 2015 at 7:35 pm

      Free time? What is that? I have vague recollections of it from when I was like 8.

      Reply
  10. Fervent Finance says

    November 23, 2015 at 8:13 am

    Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy the reduced work schedule and don’t let it creep back to full-time 😉 Enjoy the holiday! Eat lots!
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    • 1500 says

      November 23, 2015 at 7:36 pm

      Thanks Fervent! I will be eating a lot, but I hope to be funning a lot too.

      Reply
  11. OnlyKetchup says

    November 23, 2015 at 8:15 am

    Happy Thanksgiving. Thanks for a year of great humorous and educational posts. Have fun with the in-laws, don’t push your crazy uncle too far over the edge. Congrats on going part-time, one step closer to RE!

    Reply
    • 1500 says

      November 23, 2015 at 7:36 pm

      Thanks OK! If I don’t return after the holiday, you know something went terribly wrong and no one would bail me out of jail.

      Reply
  12. Kate @ Cashville Skyline says

    November 23, 2015 at 8:45 am

    Cheers, Mr. 1500! It’s amazing how much we all have to be thankful for. And congratulations on your part-time employment status. I can’t wait to see what you’re going to do next! 🙂
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    • 1500 says

      November 23, 2015 at 7:38 pm

      First up, finish the house. It will be a while before I really have real free time.

      Cheers!

      Reply
  13. G-dog says

    November 23, 2015 at 9:47 am

    I cannot believe that Des Moines was not on your list of great places you visited this year! I am sure you will put it on your 2016 bucket list.
    Congrats on going to PT work, which leads to FT awesome, and hopefully more rants. Because if you can’t have fun and laugh at stuff, then what is all this stress and angst worth?
    Hope you and all the 1500 clan and readers have the bestosaurus Thanksgiving ever!

    Reply
    • 1500 says

      November 23, 2015 at 7:39 pm

      “Bestosaurus!” That is the best thing I’ve read all day!

      I actually do like Iowa/Des Moines, but had little time to stop there this year. Next July, on the way to Wisconsin, I’ll be spending the night in Decorah.

      Reply
      • G-dog says

        November 23, 2015 at 10:18 pm

        There are not a lot of places to stay in Decorah.

        But, there is a good BBQ – Old Armory BBQ. Beef brisket, yum! Make their own sauces, low and slow smoked meats.

        If you have time for a quick meal / refreshment stop in Des Moines, let me know. Or you can pick me up and I’ll go to Jim’s place with you. I can be your crazy aunt Harriet!

        Reply
        • 1500 says

          November 24, 2015 at 5:52 am

          Hmmm, maybe we’ll find an AirBnB? This is the reason I want to stop there (also the reason we’ll stay overnight): http://www.tgbrews.com/index.html

          Mrs. 1500 and I love BBQ, so thank you for the tip.

          A stop near Des Moines would be great! I’ll talk to you in July.

          Reply
          • G-dog says

            November 24, 2015 at 7:36 am

            Here’s the Old Armory website:
            http://www.oldarmorybbq.com

            WARNING: may make you drool!

  14. Adam @ AdamChudy.com says

    November 23, 2015 at 11:11 am

    We’re all thankful your in the community of bloggers and keep rocking it with great content. Cheers to a good holiday.
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    • 1500 says

      November 23, 2015 at 7:40 pm

      Thanks a lot Adam! I hope you and yours have a wonderful Thanksgiving too.

      Reply
  15. Freedom40 says

    November 23, 2015 at 11:21 am

    Happy Thanksgiving! Definitely a lot to be thankful for this year – especially transitioning from full time work! Hope that turns out to be a great change of pace for you! Certainly with your double comma status you can do this no problem!
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    • 1500 says

      November 23, 2015 at 7:40 pm

      Thanks F40! Happy Thanksgiving to you too!

      Reply
  16. Tawcan says

    November 23, 2015 at 11:34 am

    Happy Thanksgiving to your family. You’re right, too many people just over-eat and over-consume on Thanksgiving and totally forget the meaning behind this holiday. Being the backward Canadians, we already celebrated Thanksgiving in October. We were very thankful for having a great year and having great health.
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    • 1500 says

      November 23, 2015 at 7:41 pm

      Thanks a lot Tawcan! Happy belated Thanksgiving to you too!

      Reply
  17. Bonnie says

    November 23, 2015 at 12:15 pm

    Happy Thanksgiving and congratulations on going from full- to part-time work!

    Reply
    • 1500 says

      November 23, 2015 at 7:42 pm

      Thank you Bonnie! I hope you and your have a wonderful rest-of-2015.

      Reply
  18. Even Steven says

    November 23, 2015 at 2:29 pm

    Cheers to a great 2015 and finishing it off on a strong note. Glad I was able to have a beer and a pizza, talk finances and blogging, and most importantly have someone else listen to my ramblings besides the wife….poor women

    Hope to see you again in 2016, personally I hope to test out the tree fort!

    Reply
    • 1500 says

      November 23, 2015 at 7:42 pm

      Come out to Colorado! It is lovely here in the summer!

      Reply
  19. Done by Forty says

    November 23, 2015 at 3:38 pm

    Bah, humbug.
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    • 1500 says

      November 23, 2015 at 7:43 pm

      !!!!

      Reply
  20. jlcollinsnh says

    November 23, 2015 at 3:51 pm

    Awe, thanks, Mr. 1500…

    I’m grateful anyone would want to interview me and I’m so glad I turned down Charlie Rose for you instead.
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    • 1500 says

      November 23, 2015 at 7:45 pm

      Thanks Jim! That interview was a load of fun. Perhaps, we’ll do a part 4 some day. I have all kinds of twisted new queries for you…

      Reply
  21. Maggie @ Northern Expenditure says

    November 23, 2015 at 4:00 pm

    Amen, brother. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours. My kiddos are beyond excited to stuff their faces and then decorate for Christmas! I love Thanksgiving week so much! Thanks for being an inspiration and a laugh when we all need one. You’re one of the greats and I’m grateful to “know” you. 🙂
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    • Maggie @ Northern Expenditure says

      November 23, 2015 at 4:01 pm

      Maybe that came off wrong. I meant no innuendo. Just that we’ve never actually met… I’ll show myself out…
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      • 1500 says

        November 23, 2015 at 7:48 pm

        LOL! It’s all good. Thanks for the kind comments!

        Have an awesome Thanksgiving and Christmas!

        Also, remember what the police said about that restraining order. You must stay at least 100′ away or else*.

        *Just kidding. Maybe.

        Reply
        • Maggie @ Northern Expenditure says

          November 24, 2015 at 5:13 pm

          Ha ha ha. Unless you’re going to be in Alaska (or Hawaii for Christmas!), I’ll be at least 1,000 miles away. Safe. (Not to mention, we’d probably never actually recognize each other on the street… being faceless and all.)
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          • 1500 says

            November 24, 2015 at 9:02 pm

            Hawai!!!! Which island or islands? Kauai is one the best places on earth! It’s all good though. I mean, can you really go wrong anywhere in Hawaii?!???

  22. Thomas says

    November 24, 2015 at 5:45 am

    “Last week was my last week ever of full-time employment. I go part-time starting this week.”

    Congratulations!

    (Thinking back of your posts at the beginning of the year, it did not sound like you would take the jump.) I am happy for you! May I ask, how many hours you work per week now?

    Although we do not celebrate it in Germany (but Black Friday is here now) – happy Thanksgiving for you and your family! And a big hooray for the finished house project.

    Reply
    • 1500 says

      November 24, 2015 at 5:50 am

      Hi Thomas- I’m only going down to 32 hours per week, but I think it will make a huge difference. Eight hours, especially when the children are in school, will be very valuable time for me to finish projects. And when the children are our of school, I have all sorts of fun stuff planned to do with them.

      Reply
  23. Vawt says

    November 24, 2015 at 4:55 pm

    Congrats on moving to part-time, that is awesome! I think the freedom gained from saving $x dollars per month is well worth the journey. I have many friends that will work til age 70, but are happy the way things are in their situation. Asking them to increase their savings rate would almost be offensive!

    I have actually started spending a bit more lately. I have to say I am thankful for a wife that tolerates my push to save more, but small consumer relapses (for the record- she has them more than I do though).
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    • 1500 says

      November 24, 2015 at 9:01 pm

      Thanks Vawt! Part-time is going to be great. It is still 32 hours per week, but those 8 new hours are going to be incredible. I’ve been going full-throttle for 15 years. Time to start to slow it down!

      Reply
  24. Mattattack says

    November 25, 2015 at 7:03 am

    Happy Thanksgiving Mr. and Mrs. 1500! If you’re travels ever bring you down to San Antonio, drop me a line. I know all the best places to get margaritas!

    Reply
    • 1500 says

      November 29, 2015 at 8:30 pm

      Awesome! I’ve been wanting to visit the Gulf for a while. 2016?!?

      Reply
  25. BeSmartRich says

    November 25, 2015 at 3:32 pm

    Very enjoyable post as always. Your bright jokes with seriousness blends very well.

    Happy thanksgiving. Hope everything goes very well as you planned. I am sure they will and thanks for sharing “How I Built Our Net Worth to $1 Million” posting. So much fun!
    BeSmartRich recently posted…October 2015 Dividend income update: $464 (+$453, +4,100%)My Profile

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    • 1500 says

      November 29, 2015 at 8:30 pm

      Thanks so much BSM! The holiday was fun, but so hectic. Good news is that I put up most of the trim in the house!

      Reply
  26. Chris @ Flipping A Dollar says

    November 26, 2015 at 2:23 am

    Have a great holiday. Let’s toast to the family arguments! And then cope by drinking some more!
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    • 1500 says

      November 29, 2015 at 8:29 pm

      Right on Chris! Hope you had a great holiday!

      Reply
  27. Investment Hunting says

    November 26, 2015 at 9:26 am

    Hi 1500,

    First time visitor. I’m so glad I came across your site this morning. First off, congrats on hitting the double-comma club! Secondly, thanks for this post. I’ll be drinking, I mean enjoying my family today as well 🙂
    Investment Hunting recently posted…Good Reads – Thanksgiving EditionMy Profile

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    • 1500 says

      November 29, 2015 at 8:29 pm

      Thanks IH! Hope you had a great, conflict-free, alcohol infused holiday!

      Reply

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