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pat_k

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7. Tech writer for the Multivoice VOIP gateway.

Reply to Gato Moteado (Reply #4)

Tue Dec 9, 2025, 10:47 PM

Dec 9

I'm guessing that as expensive as it is, costs for rent and other living expenses probably don't approach my current home (Seattle).

Long story, but the death of my partner and sinking too much money into real estate before the collapse in 2007 wiped out our life's savings. I won't start collecting SS until I turn 70 in 2030. My musings take me to thoughts of preparing myself to stretch the meager "nest egg" I've pulled together + SS as far as possible.

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the great monkey photo dump of December 2025... [View all] Gato Moteado Dec 9 OP

Just fabulous! Bayard Dec 9 #1

thanks....yes all are white faced capuchins, except for..... Gato Moteado Dec 9 #2

Would love to hear more about your travels in Costa Rica pat_k Dec 9 #3

what did you do at Lucent? Gato Moteado Dec 9 #4

Tech writer for the Multivoice VOIP gateway. pat_k Dec 9 #7

if you're going to consider CR for retirement, definitely stay in touch with me... Gato Moteado Dec 10 #16

No current telecom contacts. pat_k Dec 10 #35

check your DMs Gato Moteado Dec 10 #37

pat HAB911 Dec 10 #13

cool....still have good contacts there? Gato Moteado Dec 10 #17

really only one HAB911 Dec 10 #25

i'm gonna PM you to explain why i was asking Gato Moteado Dec 10 #30

sure thing! HAB911 Dec 10 #33

Why do so many of those monkeys look so concerned ? Are they just upset they didn't get to vote on the uniform ? eppur_se_muova Dec 9 #5

usually they are pissed off.... Gato Moteado Dec 9 #6

that last one Skittles Dec 9 #8

they all hate trump Gato Moteado Dec 10 #18

These are great portraits, my dear Gato! Their expressions are nearly human. CaliforniaPeggy Dec 10 #9

thanks peg...... Gato Moteado Dec 10 #19

Years ago my son visited Costa Rica with his Spanish Club. HeartsCanHope Dec 10 #10

i have seen your work, and it is great! see the attached photos i've taken.... Gato Moteado Dec 10 #24

I love this! Thank you for sharing your photos! HeartsCanHope Dec 10 #26

Love the last one. progressoid Dec 10 #11

thanks....i cropped his right hand off.... Gato Moteado Dec 10 #20

You have monkeys and frogs... RainCaster Dec 10 #12

i have so much biodiversity here that it's mind-blowing... Gato Moteado Dec 10 #21

I have raccoons, red squirrels, gray squirrels, chipmunks, opossums and turkeys. You win! Ocelot II Dec 10 #29

i bet you have more than that Gato Moteado Dec 10 #32

Minnesota. We also have bears, bobcats, lynx, porcupines, deer, moose, Ocelot II Dec 10 #34

see what i mean? Gato Moteado Dec 10 #36

And rabbits. How could I forget rabbits? Ocelot II Thursday #38

Absolutely amazing! HAB911 Dec 10 #14

you must live in FL... Gato Moteado Dec 10 #22

yes I'm in Tampa HAB911 Dec 10 #27

Beautiful collection, thank you. I love their little faces. Walleye Dec 10 #15

thank you! Gato Moteado Dec 10 #23

Fabulous collection!! CrispyQ Dec 10 #28

thank you! Gato Moteado Dec 10 #31