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Speaking of caregivers. With statistics supporting the fact that life expectancy is declining in the US, there seem to be more and more people in need of care, so their services are definitely in high demand.

Over the years, and because most wanted to be cared for at home, rather than be placed in a facility, we’ve had the privilege of having several caregivers help us with family members and friends who have needed assistance in their homes, and, if you’ve ever witnessed a compassionate person taking care of someone with Alzheimer’s or other terminal condition, you’ve witnessed the meaning of true love. With all that they’ve given our family and friends, we have been honored to set up funds for them and their families, and I’m glad to hear others are doing the same.

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With so much keeping me busy, I rarely visit, but thought I’d stop by to see what’s up at Piggington.

Always enjoy stories of goodwill toward others, and nice to hear yours, EP.

Hope all is going well for you and your family, and Happy Holidays!

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scaredy, you may very well be correct about all of the things that bother you, but the odds of changing those things in our lifetimes are probably slim to none, so, why not, just do whatever it is you want to do, and enjoy the time you have left on earth. That’s what we do, and it’s always worked out well. Live the life you want to live.

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scaredy, there are lots of great places in the world, and Canada is definitely one. I doubt if you’d ever want to give up San Diego completely. I know we never will–too much to love here–but extended visits, or second homes, etc. in other locations is something we enjoy–and should definitely be on your to do list for the future. Variety is the spice of life, and I think you would thrive on that variety.

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Love Canada. So much natural beauty, and great people.

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With even greater sadness, regardless of how much we all have or don’t have, if the planet goes, so do we.

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Absolutely agree with all. Strategic and thoughtful financial planning does create a sense of freedom to enjoy your life to the greatest degree possible and without concern. I would imagine that would be the mantra of most in the Pigg Universe.

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I’m afraid you might be right, scaredy, but we can all keep trying.

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You definitely make some very good points, and as a person with degrees from MIT, I definitely could have made other career choices, but flying and real estate investment were in my blood, so, I went with those. Retired early from American Airlines during the pandemic, but will continue in real estate investment until we pass everything along to our kids

Knowing what I know now, my choices would have likely been different wrt aviation. Other than continuing to fly, in both our professional and personal lives, we’ve gone about as green as you can go, but that’s still just a drop in the bucket. Every person and every industry will need to be on board in order to save our planet, and profound changes will be required from each. Only time will tell if our efforts were successful.

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Should be interesting to see if it does happen, as orders are being taken by the major carriers, per:

https://www.businessinsider.com/meet-overture-the-boom-supersonic-aircraft-that-united-just-ordered-2021-6

We lived all over the world when I was flying internationally early in my career, after college, (until I was senior enough to call it in on reserve and fly about once a month, lol.) Have also flown many private jets, so I think the market is there, especially among a certain niche.

Imo, they won’t need the masses looking for cheap fares to be successful. Along with others in their target demographic, a considerable number of private jet owners would love to get rid of their expenses, and yet, still enjoy a luxury experience. I know we, and many others, enjoyed flying on the supersonic Concorde, which was retired in 2003, so I’m optimistic about this new incarnation, but only time will tell.

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Yes, nothing and no one lasts forever. We can also add this scenario to our possible apocalyptic future, but there is still some hope:

https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/12/weather/california-megaflood-study/index.html

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We’ve pretty much checked those boxes also + water conservation, electric cars, along with others which are now used less, biking + e-bikes for longer jaunts, green appliances, green heating and cooling systems, gardening, all organic foods for the most part, no plastic or single use–and that’s the short list.

The airlines are definitely polluters, but, like most, we still fly, and hope to see the new supersonics around 2030, which “may” be carbon neutral. Used to fly on the Concorde, and, although not climate friendly, definitely fantastic experiences. American Airlines, from which I retired early in my 50’s a couple of years ago, offered great pilot retirement packages during the pandemic, and have now just ordered 20 supersonics this week.

Will new N.C.-made supersonic jets really be carbon-neutral? It depends, experts say

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Yes, scaredy, short of not living, we are trying to do everything we can, but, apparently, we are grossly uninformed, so please let us all know exactly what you and any other “authorities” you would care to quote, are doing to save the earth, and we can all try to follow suit. I’ll make sure we definitely make some life changes based upon your suggestions, so not to worry.

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Yes, Scaredy, I think most of us who are aware of the issues facing the future of our earth are trying to do all we can as individuals, but, until ALL of the major players, and industrial offenders globally, are on board and are taking action to make changes, our individual efforts will remain a drop in the bucket. That said, we all have to keep trying.

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Yes, sadly, I realize the global impact of every facet of our climate crisis. We travel often, and have seen and felt the many changes taking place here in the states, and around the world.

We’re heading to Europe again in the fall, which is our favorite time to travel, and, although we spend more time in the cities and coastal regions, it will, no doubt, be sad to see how the fires have ravaged some of the once beautiful countrysides of France and Spain.

I can only hope things will get better as we, as a society, try to make improvements, but, and I hope I’m wrong, the most glorious days of planet earth may be behind us.

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