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DD> The Amana colonies were pretty much Amish-like with similar roots.
DD> Except the Amish would make the nice appliance that thae Amana
DD> colonies do. Bv)=
RH> Amish would not make (or use) electric appliances, maybe propane but no
RH> standard fridge, microwave, range, etc.
Sorry, I meant to type "wouldn't make". Must have got my tongue over my
eye teeth and couldn't see whar I was saying. Bv)=
DD> 8<----- HACK ----->8
RH> I've no idea what my parent's house would go for. My brother owns it
RH> (and 2 other properties in NY State); I'd not want his property taxes.
I was over 65 when I bought this crib. Illinois has both a "Homestead Exemption"
and a senior citizens tax freeze. So my taxes are effectively
what they were when I moved in.
"This annual exemption is available for residential property that is
occupied by its owner or owners as his or their principal dwelling
place, or that is a leasehold interest on which a single family
residence is situated, which is occupied as a residence by a person who
has an ownership interest therein, legal or equitable or as a lessee,
and on which the person is liable for the payment of property taxes."
The Illinois Senior Property Tax Freeze allows qualified senior citizens to:
"Have their home's equalized assessed value (EAV) "frozen" at a base year value.
Prevent or limit any increase due to inflation.
To qualify, you must be 65 on January 1st of the applicable tax year and
your total household income from all sources cannot exceed $65,000."
If I made over 65K I'd not worry much about property taxes. The only
"gotcha" is that you must re-apply every year. Fortunately that can be
done by mail. There is no parking vary close to the County Building,
the hallas are long and the Assessor's office is on the 3rd floor.
DD> As if! This is the first house I've ever owned and it will be the
DD> last. My will gives my housemate lifetime tenancy then the house
DD> goes to the local Habitat for Humanity for their affordable
DD> housing program.
RH> Sounds like a good idea. We're still debating moving out west
RH> eventually, still tied to the East Coast at the moment.
DD> You guys fooled me. I figured that when Steve finished seminary that
DD> you'd sky up and go west then.
RH> We'd thought about it but have had our reasons for staying on the east
RH> coast for the time being.
Inertia had a lot to do with me remaining in Illinois. When I was younger
I'd pack a bag and go out to Route 66 and stick out my thumb. Saw a lot of
places I'd never been that way.
DD> Moving house is a major PITA.
RH> I know, we've moved 16 times (that I can think of) in the almost 49
RH> years we've been married.
RH> Might try somethin like this with salmon--make our own lox. Bake our
RH> own bagels to go with them.
DD> Never tried making bagels. Panera's Cinnamon Swirl and Everything
DD> bagels satisfy my needs, wants and desires, bagel-wise.
RH> I've made them occaisionally. Did some on September 10,2001 so Steve
RH> took the box into work. We lived on post but he knew those that lived
RH> off post would have a long, hard wait to get in and probably stay late.
RH> Figured he'd give them some sustanence. Box came home mostly empty,
RH> only time it did. Other times I'd send in goodies, it would come back
RH> empty. (G)
Soldiers are food vacuums. Bv)= Sailors, too.
MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06
Title: Makaroni Po-Flotsky (Navy Noodles)
Categories: Pasta, Vegetables, Beef
Yield: 6 Servings
1 lb (450 g) wide, short egg
- noodles
1 1/2 lb (680 g) ground beef
1 lg Onion; chopped
1 cl Garlic; pressed
5 tb (75 ml) oil
1 ts Butter
Salt & pepper
Cook the noodles according to package directions. Rinse
thoroughly with cold water, drain, and set aside.
Warm butter and 3 tb (45 ml) of oil in a skillet and
saute onions and garlic until golden-brown, about 15
minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
Warm remaining oil in the skillet, add ground beef, and
brown thoroughly, about 15 minutes. Cool slightly, then
process the beef or put it through a meat grinder.
Combine noodles with onions and meat. Season with salt
and pepper.
This dish is a favorite with children.
Source: Redisca
RECIPE FROM: http://www.ruscuisine.com
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