Hi all, just found this part of the forum.
I moved to Orlando from Nashville about 5 years ago to attend UCF. I live close to campus and work in Sanford.
Looking forward to future events!
Maybe same plans as PseudoStache suggested?
Unfortunately won't be able to make the 11th. Have fun!
What did you end up deciding about the termite treatment vs termite bond? I checked with some of my neighbors, and no one has a termite bond. One guy has a termite treatment contract. The rest of us just wing it. These are mostly older homes built from 1930's-50's, and no issues so far.
Hi, Roots: Yeah, we landed on winging it, lol. Interesting about the age of the homes you mentioned: my co-worker has a home from that time frame and he said something about how older wood is harder and less likely to get termites. I did two seconds of research and it seems like termites mostly prefer younger wood, which tends to be more moist and, for lack of a better phrase, easier to chew? So sounds like older homes may have a slightly less chance of getting them? At least anecdotally.
Regarding Sunday's meet-up with Pseudostace and maybe Bemly: I'll actually be there at noon for once! Shocking, lol. Am looking forward to ramen. Mmm. It would be nice if it were a tiny bit cold/cozy for the ramen versus this heat wave that seems to be coming through. It's February, for goodness' sake!
Unfortunately I won't be able to make it today, I have been wrangled into an obligation. I'll try to make the next one!
It's so nice to see I'm not the only one here in Orlando.
Let me know if I should delete this post because it's not exactly about meetups but I need some input from Orlando folks.
I'd prefer an apartment over a room, and have a dog. But am a good, clean, and quiet tenant.
I'm looking to purchase a duplex/triplex in the near future but if I start that process then I will have to find temporary accommodations in the meantime. I can't really post to the Orlando facebook groups because of mutual friends who are members of the group and it is not public knowledge that I am looking to make a change.
Any advice/resources would be greatly appreciated!
I don't have any Mustachian specific recommendations and haven't looked for an apartment in several years - the Orlando forum over at http://www.city-data.com/forum/Orlando might be able provide some advice.
For a short term idea, maybe reaching out to a motivated VRBO.com owner? They may be willing to give you a good rate?
Oh, and PseudoStache, I have a friend interested in attending one of the CFRI monthly meetings, maybe in April. Do you go every month, or just occasionally?
BBQ sounds good... I think we talked about Ethos at some point?
CFRI General Meetings are typically the first Wed of the month at Edgewater High.
I haven't been in a while TBH.. but happy to speak to your friend about it!
@lexde This might be stating the obvious, but Orlando is huge, and if you have a target area, contacting a local realtor is another idea. The realtor who I bought my house from also handles rentals (short and long term). Good luck!
For meetup, I'm tentative for Sunday 3/25 for Infusion or whatever! Also, I'll be at Winter Park PNC (right next to Ethos) Friday afternoon 3/16 around 2:30 to open the $400 checking if anyone wants to try to meetup briefly or grab something at Ethos then.
Do you have more details on the $400? Are there any minimums for the Direct Deposit or time limits/penalties for closing down the account ASAP?
Simply establish a qualifying direct deposit and make 10 purchases with a PNC Visa® Debit Card. Visit the Fairbanks at Winter Park Branch by March 31st to take advantage of this offer.
If it looks like I'm eligible for it, I'll try to make it!
^ Yep it's $5k "direct deposit" (Vanguard transfer should work) and the account can be closed after 180 days. If you want to earn the extra $30, simply fill out the form online and say you want speak with someone about opening a new Performance Select checking account. You can list your preferred meeting time too to streamline. Good luck!
Looking forward to hearing Roots' experience opening up that PNC account!
NOTE: This is NOT in place of a 3/25 meetup - looking forward to that as well!
Can you can make it out on the 25th? - Would love to see some pics (PM me clothing sizes - I may have some stuff for you).
Looking forward to meeting you on the 25th.
Tent camping? Or Camper... or?
I just installed a hitch on my mini SUV for the purposes of towing around a small camper - but haven't taken the plunge and rented one yet.
I should be in for the 25th! Plane doesn't take off until the evening.
Looks like we're getting a good bunch together for the 25th!
Reminder - if you don't have any late lunch plans tomorrow or want an excuse to get out of work early.
The pig will be there!
How was the Ethos/PNC meetup?
Hi, new user here. I'd like to try to meet up with fellow Orlando people. My vote is for Pig Floyd's.
That place is great! I've been to the one in Lake Nona and loved it.
Pig Floyd's it is! I've never been, but the menu looks delish.
Looking forward to some BBQ!
For our "meat-less" friends, the Side Kicks are pretty darn tasty - so please do join us!
If this is your first time, find the table with the geeky pig!
I love Pig Floyd's but I won't be able to make it.
Hope to be there next month.
Is anyone going to Monday's SpaceX launch or have recommended viewing spot? I've been wanting to catch one of these, and had saved the following about possible viewing spots.
Spacex launches their Falcon 9 from here: Space Launch Complex 40. I always watch spacex from the south side of the launches near port Canaveral like that guide recommends which is around 10 miles away from the launch pad. However that guide says to watch from 401 @ 28.418787, -80.625062 but I find that that road is super crazy packed and you literally can't park unless you get there 3-4 hours early. I watch from ever so slightly farther away on A1A on the bridge/landbridge that goes across the river @ 28.405583, -80.652307. You will still have a clear view just make sure to go to near that GPS location or slightly farther west so that your view isn't obstructed by all the lights along 401 and port Canaveral. You will need to go east across the bridge and do a U turn and come back west across the bridge then pull off onto the right side of the road like these directions show Directions.
I have also been tempted to go to jetty Park beach here: Beach Location but have not done that yet. I'm not sure exactly where I could publicly park or how busy it would be but it would be really cool since it is close and clear view of the landing site if they bring the first stage back to land.
@Roots&Wings, sorry you didn't get a reco for a viewing spot. I didn't even know one was happening, so I made a poor source in that regard, lol.
This may have been posted on the forum elsewhere, but this is the only thread I have time to read these days so thought I'd drop it here: http://time.com/money/5241566/vicki-robin-financial-independence-retire-early/ Thought it was really interesting, particularly the part about how there are different *kinds* of FIRES: "regular," barista, fat, etc. It was a pretty interesting distinction. My co-worker who recommended it to me thought I'd most identify with frugal FIRE (he's aware of MMM), but turns out I'm more of a barista, since we plan on having some kind of job and easing into retirement, depending on what insurance looks like in 11 years.
Speaking of the co-worker, he got the impression that MMM made money off the Camps that were mentioned in the article, and said of course he could be retired if folks are paying $425/person for such things. Those aren't put on by MMM, right? I think he shows up from time to time, but he's not the primary organizer. Do we think he gets paid for speaking/appearing? What else do you suppose the money is going toward? My co-worker made a good point that such a high ticket price sort of flies in the face of Mustachianism, but I said that the info is likely very valuable, and the idea of course would be that you'd be out of debt, well on your way to FIRE, etc. I've never been to one of those gatherings (nor do I have a desire to), so I'd never really thought about it.
To bring it back to O-town specifically, anyone interested in a meetup this month? Maybe Sunday the 29th?
I'd say I'm Fat-FIRE-ish... meaning I'm planning to work for 10-12 more years - which is when my house should be paid off... and I will probably still earn some money in real estate here and there. Healthcare is the biggest unknown, but I have a feeling my wife will want to continue working a bit more.
The Fat-FIRE-"ish" piece is that I'm pretty satisfied with my work-life-balance and pay, so if I can make it last for those 10-12 years, I won't be hating life. I work from home and I have 5 weeks of vacation every year - that I don't really even use since my kids are in school. Fat-FIRE would just "happen" at this rate. HOWEVER - If I lost this job, and was not able to find something comparable (work from home/pay), I would likely take a huge pay cut to take a "meaningful" job that I truly enjoy going to - and I would be OK with "just" FIRE.
I believe the organizer of some of the Camps DOES make money off of them... I'm not sure if this amount was disclosed, but he inferred that he makes what a reasonable professional event/meeting planner would make for organizing/facilitating an event like this. I personally don't see the value in spending $300+ to gain info that I can learn about for free - but if it were maybe < $100 I might do it since they include meals and the opportunity to chat with more like-minded folks.
I'd also add that our small Orlando Meetups have been awesome - and make the camps seem even LESS valuable to me :) Awwwwwww.
As for the 29th - I have a 6-year old Birthday party to attend to in the Lake Mary area at 1, but would be available for a breakfast/brunch/early-lunch meetup!
I have family in town that weekend. Could we move a meetup to the following weekend, May 5?
We love hearing from FIRE-ees! If I get laid off, I think my path to FIRE will likely shorten as well!
I'm out of town that weekend :( and "a little" booked on the 29th - might have to miss you guys this go around.
But if anyone wants to do short-notice meet up this Sunday (2/22), let me know!
How about 5/13 or 5/20?
Yeah, healthcare is a big unknown, I might do something part-time just for that alone. Also pretty conservative financially and aiming for "fat FIRE" number, but more into MMM lifestyle type things.
Thoughts on a location? I was at Infusion a few Sundays ago and it wasn't that busy around noon, but in full disclosure, that's when it was raining pretty hard, which might have kept folks away from both the restaurant and the farmer's market happening in the parking lot. But as long as we snag one of the larger tables, we might be ok?
Infusion sounds good! Been waiting to try it.
I'm getting Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos: Buffalo cauliflower bites drizzled in ranch dressing topped with lettuce.
Anything labeled Camp Mustache has to be non-profit, I believe. Stephen Baughier and his twin brother David did the first one as a Camp Mustache Southeast and Pete came. The Baughiers wanted to make a profit (fair, given the amount of work involved) and changed the name to Camp FI. Pete no longer participates.
I went to the first one. I was one of very few Forum members there. It was fun meeting and talking to Pete, who is very different from his MMM persona, but I am unlikely to attend future ones.
Infusion, 5/20, noon, sounds good!
Is anyone familiar with this Orlando meetup group for Sustainable Self-Reliant Living: https://www.meetup.com/Sustainable-Self-Reliant-Living/ Parts seem very Mustachian.
- Learn basic medical skills and build first aid kits for your home, work, and autos.
- Regularly review and grade your current preparedness plan and adjust as needed"
Not familiar with the group - Some of those steps do seem pretty Mustachian!
Maybe a bit extreme or "prepper"-ish for me.
If you attend a meetup give us your feedback!
Is 5/20 at Infusion at noon still a go?
Yeah, if it's extreme survivalist/end of civilization stuff, that wouldn't be my thing either. But, I could always learn some things with hurricane preparedness. Also have a garden with fruit trees, veggies, and native plants. And planning to retrofit my house to be near zero energy (solar incentives unfortunately stink).
I'll try to be there for 5/20 too!
Planning to be at Infusion on 5/20.
Sorry for the late notification but I won’t be able to make today’s meetup. Have fun!