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re: When has paying off a house ever been a decision someone regretted?
Posted by LSUShock on 4/5/25 at 8:52 pm
I'm at 6%, so the economics are a little different. That said, I can't wait to pay off my house and throw a lot of extra money at it to do so earlier than most people ever will.
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re: Wichita State AD to fans: We need another $1 million to be competitive
Posted by LSUShock on 4/5/25 at 8:46 pm
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They were successful in the early 2010’s because of talent identification and luck. No one thought Ron Baker would turn into the player he did. Van Vleet was a 3 star guy when WSU offered who rose in recruiting rankings the summer before his senior year after he had already committed. Carl Hall had heart issues that kept other schools away. Early had some grade and attitude issues that kept bigger schools away. They hit on every single guy in a 3-4 year stretch.
Well and you know... coaching. If the players were diamonds in the rough, so was Gregg Marshall. He was the perfect fit for a place like WSU, the game at the time, and the mentality it took to be successful here. Plus, the city always supports a winner, even back to the Turgeon days.
I still think he's the kind of coach that would be successful in today's game as well, but who knows with NIL. He's obviously a hot head and we've seen how that plays in today's college sports.
re: Topic: LSU MBB - Final Four is full of cheaters and worse...
Posted by LSUShock on 4/5/25 at 8:30 pm
LSU should call Gregg Marshall tomorrow and beg him to come revive LSU.
re: Wichita State AD to fans: We need another $1 million to be competitive
Posted by LSUShock on 4/4/25 at 11:14 pm
LSU’s first call the past 4 off seasons should have been to Greg Marshall.
re: A lot of P&G in that tiny park
Posted by LSUShock on 4/4/25 at 8:56 pm
Weather got nasty or we were going to drive down.
re: Moving To Wichita, KS
Posted by LSUShock on 4/3/25 at 7:51 pm
You can’t go wrong with Magdalen or St Thomas. You should definitely take the opening if it works. It won’t always be there. My kids go to St. Thomas. I went to St Thomas from 6th grade on. It’s a fantastic school and parish. It’s a feeder into Kapaun which is a fantastic school as well. I’ve met great people because of my parents making that decision.
Father Matt is the head priest. Amazing priest and more so just a great person. St Thomas is certainly more of a legacy school than Magdalen. Lots of 2nd, 3rd, 4th generation kiddos and families. You may find it clique, but it’s a great place. They do a lot to foster community and engagement as well. Magdalen tends to trend a little younger in parishioner base and families. Lots of young families in your exact category. Some locals. Some transplants. You can’t go wrong with either really and getting them in is most important.
I mention the stewardship based tithing, but it doesn’t really impact the demographic. It’s still (upper) middle class in the demo. Just opens the doors to kids who aren’t ultra wealthy.
Which is what Collegiate is. As well as Trinity Christian and Independent. East Wichita has 4 private schools in a 3 mile radius. Kind of wild. Collegiate is an amazing school. Great teachers. Great facilities. It’s a traditional private school experience. I heard $10,000 a kid. If you can swing it, amazing, but not sure the delta is worth it if you can get into the Catholic school.
Where you’re looking is a nice area that’s developed over the years. I lived across the street in Preston trails growing up. We almost bought a house over there in 2021. It’s a little weird when you get close to Greenwich near that trailer park, but they’ve really developed Jackson Heights closer to where you are. My buddy just built the bardominium off central right there. My only comment would be it’s probably not the best spot for young kids to play in the street with neighbor kids. Just in the sense that I don’t think there’s a lot of young families there. If you went a little further up the road to 13th and 127th area, or 21st and 127th, more families that way.
If you come before you pull the trigger let me know. I’ll give you the nickel tour.
Father Matt is the head priest. Amazing priest and more so just a great person. St Thomas is certainly more of a legacy school than Magdalen. Lots of 2nd, 3rd, 4th generation kiddos and families. You may find it clique, but it’s a great place. They do a lot to foster community and engagement as well. Magdalen tends to trend a little younger in parishioner base and families. Lots of young families in your exact category. Some locals. Some transplants. You can’t go wrong with either really and getting them in is most important.
I mention the stewardship based tithing, but it doesn’t really impact the demographic. It’s still (upper) middle class in the demo. Just opens the doors to kids who aren’t ultra wealthy.
Which is what Collegiate is. As well as Trinity Christian and Independent. East Wichita has 4 private schools in a 3 mile radius. Kind of wild. Collegiate is an amazing school. Great teachers. Great facilities. It’s a traditional private school experience. I heard $10,000 a kid. If you can swing it, amazing, but not sure the delta is worth it if you can get into the Catholic school.
Where you’re looking is a nice area that’s developed over the years. I lived across the street in Preston trails growing up. We almost bought a house over there in 2021. It’s a little weird when you get close to Greenwich near that trailer park, but they’ve really developed Jackson Heights closer to where you are. My buddy just built the bardominium off central right there. My only comment would be it’s probably not the best spot for young kids to play in the street with neighbor kids. Just in the sense that I don’t think there’s a lot of young families there. If you went a little further up the road to 13th and 127th area, or 21st and 127th, more families that way.
If you come before you pull the trigger let me know. I’ll give you the nickel tour.
re: Moving To Wichita, KS
Posted by LSUShock on 4/3/25 at 11:20 am
Wow, didn't expect to see this thread.
I think I'm the resident Wichita expert (this has never been valuable before) on this board, so I'll chime in. Early 30s. Been in Wichita since 1998. I was dead set on leaving after HS/College, did, and after starting a family, came back. Been back since 2018. I love it here. We won't be going anywhere for the foreseeable future.
Wichita is a great affordable place to raise a family and grow up. Cost of living is cheap. Weather is OK. Wind sucks. It gets crazy hot and crazy cold, but that's most of the midwest. The wind is what drives me the most crazy. We're not Austin or Denver or Nashville or even Greenville and don't try to be. If you compare us to that, you will hate being here. In my experience, southerners hate it because of the lack of trees, hills, terrain in general. The city has gone through a bit of an identity crisis the last decade, but is doing better. More investment and development. COVID slowed it, but overall big improvements even since I was in HS/College. It's a shitty place if you like the outdoors. We have a terrible trail network and just in general, really lack cool shite to do outside. Our lakes are all Corps of Engineer, so they suck too, but a few close (El Dorado, Cheney, Hillsboro, etc.). Wilson Lake and Winfield Lake are nice options if you are into camping. Redbud trail is an improvement for bike riding and running.
First question, where are you working and what part of town? That will decide a lot of things for you out of the gate. Maybe Koch, Cargill, Aviation, or the military is bringing you here?
I would suggest NorthEast Wichita into Andover or NorthWest Wichita into Maize/Goddard. I'm an east sider (this will make sense after you've lived here a while), so loyal to the former. Go East. If you want to be a little further, but more in the smaller town vibe, I'd suggest Derby. Especially if you're military. They have everything now and it's only 10-15 minutes to Wichita.
Those cities are also where you will want to be for schools. I'd suggest staying away from USD 259 Wichita Public Schools. Which brings up a good point. Are you Catholic? Why does that matter? Well, schooling. The Catholic Diocese of Wichita is the only stewardship based diocese in the country when it comes to schooling. Your tithe and stewardship pay your dues for catholic school, not a set tuition. I'm the benefactor of this and now a proud contributor into it. If you're a practicing Catholic and active, it can be very beneficial to families that normally could not afford that type of education.
Wichita is a decent metro with a small town feel. You won't leave whatever quadrant you live in, so you really will only live in a 125,000 person city. It can be hard for newcomers to meet friends and I've had peers of mine mention this coming from other places. So, it won't just happen. You'll have to get involved. Join the country club, join a church, get a social member for the pool at one of the country clubs, gym, something. You'll have to force your way into some interactions via either work or within the community.
The further east or west you go, the newer development you'll get. The more central you go, the more character you will have. I live in the Rockwood/Eastborough area. Homes built in the 30s-70s. I love it.
Restaurants to hit
- Meddy's
- Red Rock Canyon Grill
- Napoli
- George's French Bistro
- Ziggy's Pizza - Best hang
- Il Vicino - Best Pizza
- Redbird Sandwich Co
- Depot Downtown
- Sienna Grill Downtown
- Bella Vita
- Monarch
- Wichita Brewing Company
Bars
- Ziggys Hideout
- Harry's Uptown
- Sheet's Creek (nicer)
- Deano's
- CSB
- Wichita Brewing Company (Beer Good. Food OK) New one is cool.
- Walts (a classic)
Concerts
- Wave Venue
- Cotillion
I'll try to think of other things.
You can email me anytime. lsutigerz2001@yahoo.com. Happy to answer specific questions or meetup for a beer if you move to town.
Happy to jump on a call as well.
I think I'm the resident Wichita expert (this has never been valuable before) on this board, so I'll chime in. Early 30s. Been in Wichita since 1998. I was dead set on leaving after HS/College, did, and after starting a family, came back. Been back since 2018. I love it here. We won't be going anywhere for the foreseeable future.
Wichita is a great affordable place to raise a family and grow up. Cost of living is cheap. Weather is OK. Wind sucks. It gets crazy hot and crazy cold, but that's most of the midwest. The wind is what drives me the most crazy. We're not Austin or Denver or Nashville or even Greenville and don't try to be. If you compare us to that, you will hate being here. In my experience, southerners hate it because of the lack of trees, hills, terrain in general. The city has gone through a bit of an identity crisis the last decade, but is doing better. More investment and development. COVID slowed it, but overall big improvements even since I was in HS/College. It's a shitty place if you like the outdoors. We have a terrible trail network and just in general, really lack cool shite to do outside. Our lakes are all Corps of Engineer, so they suck too, but a few close (El Dorado, Cheney, Hillsboro, etc.). Wilson Lake and Winfield Lake are nice options if you are into camping. Redbud trail is an improvement for bike riding and running.
First question, where are you working and what part of town? That will decide a lot of things for you out of the gate. Maybe Koch, Cargill, Aviation, or the military is bringing you here?
I would suggest NorthEast Wichita into Andover or NorthWest Wichita into Maize/Goddard. I'm an east sider (this will make sense after you've lived here a while), so loyal to the former. Go East. If you want to be a little further, but more in the smaller town vibe, I'd suggest Derby. Especially if you're military. They have everything now and it's only 10-15 minutes to Wichita.
Those cities are also where you will want to be for schools. I'd suggest staying away from USD 259 Wichita Public Schools. Which brings up a good point. Are you Catholic? Why does that matter? Well, schooling. The Catholic Diocese of Wichita is the only stewardship based diocese in the country when it comes to schooling. Your tithe and stewardship pay your dues for catholic school, not a set tuition. I'm the benefactor of this and now a proud contributor into it. If you're a practicing Catholic and active, it can be very beneficial to families that normally could not afford that type of education.
Wichita is a decent metro with a small town feel. You won't leave whatever quadrant you live in, so you really will only live in a 125,000 person city. It can be hard for newcomers to meet friends and I've had peers of mine mention this coming from other places. So, it won't just happen. You'll have to get involved. Join the country club, join a church, get a social member for the pool at one of the country clubs, gym, something. You'll have to force your way into some interactions via either work or within the community.
The further east or west you go, the newer development you'll get. The more central you go, the more character you will have. I live in the Rockwood/Eastborough area. Homes built in the 30s-70s. I love it.
Restaurants to hit
- Meddy's
- Red Rock Canyon Grill
- Napoli
- George's French Bistro
- Ziggy's Pizza - Best hang
- Il Vicino - Best Pizza
- Redbird Sandwich Co
- Depot Downtown
- Sienna Grill Downtown
- Bella Vita
- Monarch
- Wichita Brewing Company
Bars
- Ziggys Hideout
- Harry's Uptown
- Sheet's Creek (nicer)
- Deano's
- CSB
- Wichita Brewing Company (Beer Good. Food OK) New one is cool.
- Walts (a classic)
Concerts
- Wave Venue
- Cotillion
I'll try to think of other things.
You can email me anytime. lsutigerz2001@yahoo.com. Happy to answer specific questions or meetup for a beer if you move to town.
Happy to jump on a call as well.
re: What we buying on this nice dip?
Posted by LSUShock on 4/3/25 at 11:00 am
I've been a Nike buyer since $71 in 2018. Will keep adding more as it drops.
Other than that, same as always, 10% of all earnings into VTSAX & QQQ.
I also buy 1 share of KO every other week since I was 22.
Other than that, same as always, 10% of all earnings into VTSAX & QQQ.
I also buy 1 share of KO every other week since I was 22.
re: Boston Marathon to scrap qualifying times for inclusivity
Posted by LSUShock on 4/2/25 at 9:41 pm
And it will lose any allure it had shortly after. It's only special because of the exclusivity. Same as Augusta National.
Dumb decision.
Dumb decision.
re: So the universe knew tarrifs were coming today.
Posted by LSUShock on 4/2/25 at 9:35 pm
For starters, I'll share one of the more insightful pieces of commentary below I've seen on the topic today directly from the kind of person who is impacted the most.
You (an I'm generalizing not pointing) want to tell Nike and Home Depot and Walmart to frick off, pay your fair share, quit selling out, whatever. That's fine. I'm all for that.
But tariffs don't have China or Taiwan or India or Italy or any other country you want to get back at pay any tariffs. Just go ask every US Importer of Record on an ocean or air freight bill of lading exactly who pays that tariff. It's not a foreigner sitting and getting fat rich off America. It's your neighbor, and your buddies family business, and the guy at the local country club in every half decent sized city in the country. That's really who we want to hurt with all this? The guy who runs a good SMB and employees 5-100 people in his community?
"Liberation Day?
My company was founded by an American entrepreneur who started the business in his garage. Our business embodies the quintessential American dream. We have been operating successfully for nearly 25 years and rely heavily on importing goods from China and other countries. We import from these countries because we purchase products directly from the original manufacturers, who allow us to make design changes and then make their products available to small businesses like ours. Unfortunately, no such suppliers exist in the USA, and we are not a large enough business to build our own manufacturing.
The impact of tariff actions in 2018 and again in the last 60 days has resulted in a nearly 50% increase in costs due to additional tariffs. Unfortunately, the imposition of tariffs has already led to a significant reduction in jobs in our operations and a subsequent scaling down in investments that benefit the US economy.
Further, the lack of notice has created a profound impact on our cash flow. For example, if a company had intended to import $1 million of goods in the second quarter of 2025, the tariffs added $200,000 to the cost of those goods. This is a cost that we are required to pay immediately to the US Customs Department and therefore must be paid in cash. This is a significant issue for any company of our size. Small and medium-sized enterprises, which form the backbone of our economy, are particularly vulnerable to these changes.
Finally, the benefits of the tariff and reduced competition in our circumstances will only strengthen and grow foreign-based manufacturers. As one example, according to research firm Marketplace Pulse, the growth of China-based sellers on the Amazon platform has increased from approximately 12% in 2018 to well over 50% in 2024 and is expected to continue growing in 2025. Among the reasons, the impact of the manufacturer's ability to reduce the cost of tariffs (based on being able to import at a reduced manufacturer's cost versus an FOB Factory cost with included profit) has created an incentive for them to build their own brands. Additionally, the “de minimis” exception allows them to import directly from overseas without incurring a tariff. To put it bluntly, the current tariff policies are creating an environment that hurts small businesses in the USA, while benefiting foreign-based businesses. Additionally, due to the ridiculous de minimis exception, these businesses are NOT PAYING ANY TARIFF.
An immediate exception should be given to any USA-based company with annual revenues of $150 million or less, where no viable alternative exists in the USA. The broader implications of these tariffs should prompt the administration to implement this strategy as soon as possible."
You (an I'm generalizing not pointing) want to tell Nike and Home Depot and Walmart to frick off, pay your fair share, quit selling out, whatever. That's fine. I'm all for that.
But tariffs don't have China or Taiwan or India or Italy or any other country you want to get back at pay any tariffs. Just go ask every US Importer of Record on an ocean or air freight bill of lading exactly who pays that tariff. It's not a foreigner sitting and getting fat rich off America. It's your neighbor, and your buddies family business, and the guy at the local country club in every half decent sized city in the country. That's really who we want to hurt with all this? The guy who runs a good SMB and employees 5-100 people in his community?
"Liberation Day?
My company was founded by an American entrepreneur who started the business in his garage. Our business embodies the quintessential American dream. We have been operating successfully for nearly 25 years and rely heavily on importing goods from China and other countries. We import from these countries because we purchase products directly from the original manufacturers, who allow us to make design changes and then make their products available to small businesses like ours. Unfortunately, no such suppliers exist in the USA, and we are not a large enough business to build our own manufacturing.
The impact of tariff actions in 2018 and again in the last 60 days has resulted in a nearly 50% increase in costs due to additional tariffs. Unfortunately, the imposition of tariffs has already led to a significant reduction in jobs in our operations and a subsequent scaling down in investments that benefit the US economy.
Further, the lack of notice has created a profound impact on our cash flow. For example, if a company had intended to import $1 million of goods in the second quarter of 2025, the tariffs added $200,000 to the cost of those goods. This is a cost that we are required to pay immediately to the US Customs Department and therefore must be paid in cash. This is a significant issue for any company of our size. Small and medium-sized enterprises, which form the backbone of our economy, are particularly vulnerable to these changes.
Finally, the benefits of the tariff and reduced competition in our circumstances will only strengthen and grow foreign-based manufacturers. As one example, according to research firm Marketplace Pulse, the growth of China-based sellers on the Amazon platform has increased from approximately 12% in 2018 to well over 50% in 2024 and is expected to continue growing in 2025. Among the reasons, the impact of the manufacturer's ability to reduce the cost of tariffs (based on being able to import at a reduced manufacturer's cost versus an FOB Factory cost with included profit) has created an incentive for them to build their own brands. Additionally, the “de minimis” exception allows them to import directly from overseas without incurring a tariff. To put it bluntly, the current tariff policies are creating an environment that hurts small businesses in the USA, while benefiting foreign-based businesses. Additionally, due to the ridiculous de minimis exception, these businesses are NOT PAYING ANY TARIFF.
An immediate exception should be given to any USA-based company with annual revenues of $150 million or less, where no viable alternative exists in the USA. The broader implications of these tariffs should prompt the administration to implement this strategy as soon as possible."
re: So the universe knew tarrifs were coming today.
Posted by LSUShock on 4/2/25 at 8:35 pm
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Why is it ok for basically every country in the world to leverage tariffs against our goods but when we do it people freak out and act like the world is burning? I just don't understand it. Our country is the gold mine and we are the ones that are getting screwed everywhere else
It's always easy to see who doesn't know shite about supply chain in these threads.
re: 4/2 - Liberation Day
Posted by LSUShock on 4/2/25 at 1:22 pm
:bow: respect.
re: Vietnam drops its tariffs on the US
Posted by LSUShock on 4/2/25 at 11:12 am
:lol: :lol:
The vast majority of factories, especially newly developed factories in Vietnam, are Chinese investments to loophole the original 2018 tariffs in China.
The vast majority of factories, especially newly developed factories in Vietnam, are Chinese investments to loophole the original 2018 tariffs in China.
re: 4/2 - Liberation Day
Posted by LSUShock on 4/2/25 at 9:14 am
You are absolutely right. And how long is the runway with higher prices before many of those companies have to re-evaluate the fundamentals of their business in general. Makes sense to bring in pet products or sports equipment and run a $3-10M business with 20 employees when trade is flowing freely. Not so much when your COGS nearly doubles due to tariffs. And I just can't get behind the, "good frick them, buy here or don't buy anywhere mentality" on products that nobody wants to or should make here in the first place. The economy is far better for that type of business person importing and more importantly employing than not having a company at all.
If I remember right, you are an importer right?
I founded a global forwarder in 2021 after being at UPS Global. We work mainly with shippers moving 20-500 containers a year. They are all waiting very nervously today.
I left GlobalPet expo last week and Natural Products Expo a few weeks before that. The tone from every company there was tariffs and the drastic impact they will have on how they run their business, hire/fire, borrow money, etc.
If I remember right, you are an importer right?
I founded a global forwarder in 2021 after being at UPS Global. We work mainly with shippers moving 20-500 containers a year. They are all waiting very nervously today.
I left GlobalPet expo last week and Natural Products Expo a few weeks before that. The tone from every company there was tariffs and the drastic impact they will have on how they run their business, hire/fire, borrow money, etc.
4/2 - Liberation Day
Posted by LSUShock on 4/2/25 at 8:03 am
The whole world is about to get tariffed and it will be make or break for many SMB businesses with 5-100 employees across the country.
Buckle up.
Buckle up.
re: Footage of New York City from 1993
Posted by LSUShock on 3/30/25 at 5:15 pm
That video shows up on Reddit every now and then and I always enjoy watching it.
I wonder how many of those people were in NYC 8 years later when 9/11 happened. Or worse if anyone was in the buildings on that fateful day.
I wonder how many of those people were in NYC 8 years later when 9/11 happened. Or worse if anyone was in the buildings on that fateful day.
re: All inclusive recommendations Other than Cancun…
Posted by LSUShock on 3/29/25 at 7:58 pm
Secrets Playa Mujeres was awesome when I went, but it's almost been 10 years now. I've heard it's showing some of it's age. Also, nothing to do in the town.
My friend is a member of Secrets premier program. They love Akumal.
Buddy of mine just came back from Excellence Oyster Bay. He loved it.
My friend is a member of Secrets premier program. They love Akumal.
Buddy of mine just came back from Excellence Oyster Bay. He loved it.
re: This Turf is a Joke
Posted by LSUShock on 3/22/25 at 8:07 pm
If anything, the most standard is a turf field. There’s no better field to play on for an infielder. Can’t blame anything on not being “true”.
re: Hire Drakes coach now
Posted by LSUShock on 3/21/25 at 8:43 pm
Hire Gregg Marshall.
re: Due to Elon's latest revelation...
Posted by LSUShock on 3/4/25 at 1:15 pm
quote:
AncientTiger
A Phoenix rises from the ashes.
:lol: :lol: :lol:
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