Fairhope Alabama is a great town to spend time during the 4th of July

We went for the third time for the 4th of July and are thinking about retiring in Fairhope.   It is in hurricane area which is the only thing wrong.  Any thoughts.

Moto X on Republic Wireless is great!

My wife has one of the early phones from Republic Wireless and it works for her (note she barely ever uses a phone.)  I waited for the Moto X and I am glad I did.   I opted for the 10 dollar a month plan for unlimited talk and text but data only on wifi.  This works for me and this is a great phone.

If you shop online you really should use

DEALNEWS  posts all deals they find online and tell you how much you save by buying it.  Overtime they are one of my go to sights to find bargains. 

I want to tell people how to save money.

First, if you have high speed internet do yourself a favor and get a Ooma for your home phones.  After the cost of the Ooma all you pay is the taxes.  I get my home phone service for under 4 dollars a month. 

Second, if you want cell phone service sign up at Republic Wireless where you get unlimited phone, text, and data for $19.95/month after you buy one of their phones for $99.00.  The way they do it is to use wifi for most things where wifi exists and that brings down the costs.

As I get other things I will pass them on.  If you have other hints add to the list!

Memorial Day!

This day is to remember all who have died in the service of our country.  We will never forget their sacrifice.  I want to thank all of them, their families, and the current soldiers who keep us safe. 

 

 

Chicago, Illinois

I grew up in Chicago and moved away 22 years ago.  I will never move back.  Here are my top 10 reasons:
1. The weather!
2. The violence
3. The traffic
4. The corruption
5. The costs
6. The politics
7. President Obama
8. Mayor Emanuel
9. The congestion
10. Sprawl

Chicago is still a great place to visit.  I will always support the Bears, White Sox and Blackhawks.  I remember the city of my youth but it does not exist anymore.

Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers, step mothers and others.

To all the mothers happy Mother's day.  My mother had dementia and barely knows me but I remember the good times.