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Skriven 2015-10-08 06:09:42 av Dave Drum (1:18/200.0)
  Kommentar till text 31674 av MICHAEL LOO (1:123/140)
Ärende: Re: stuff 296
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-=> MICHAEL LOO wrote to DAVE DRUM <=-

 > I learned yesterday that I get a $5K "homestead" exemption and $6K "Senior"
 > discount from the assessed value of the property. That will drop my tax bill
 > from $700(ish) to around $200.

 ML> Congratulations.

And further on that - it's a bureaucratic minefield. The former owner had the
"homestead" exemption. So, that won't cut any more from the tax bill. But, the
old guy spiff will. Even so, with the monthly stroke figured on last year's
taxes, the replacement cost insurance and principal/interest payment I am still
at $30 less than my lot rent at the tin can. But, I have to factor back in
water service and trash pick-up.

 ML> If I get the handicapped exemption they may wind
 > up paying me ..... Bv)=

 ML> I think you had to have been on the rolls earlier as handicapped,
 ML> either that or have a sudden catastrophe. I've never bothered to
 ML> claim legally blind privileges except with the income tax people
 ML> so probably would not qualify for a locally administered exemption
 ML> even if I waved the doctor's letter in the face of the county
 ML> clerk. On the other hand the house is still officially held by the
 ML> estate, so my personal condition wouldn't be relevant anyway.

I have a handicapped placard for my vehicles - but, I understand that doesn't
count. A determination by the SSA is needed. There is, I am told, a handicapped
ID card that they issue without having to pay you disability payments. I will
be looking into that.

 > Someone probably figured out the average number of dish washings, toilet
 > flushes and baths per square footage range of the individual house and
 ML> assigned
 > that value. The problem with that is that no one is "average". Just ask 'em.

 ML> No doubt. Swisher says that his water is charged in this
 ML> manner as well; of course Anchorage is a fairly wet place.
 ML> I forgot to ask how they did it in his winter home, Havasu
 ML> City, which is a bit on the secco side.

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.026
  
      Title: Homestead Bourbon Cake 
 Categories: Cakes, Desserts, Nuts, Fruits, Booze
      Yield: 12 servings 
  
  1 1/2 c  Flour 
    3/4 c  Hazelnuts; ground 
    1/4 ts Cinnamon 
      5 lg Eggs; room temp
      1 c  Sugar 
    1/8 ts Salt 
    1/2 ts Vanilla 
    3/4 c  Bourbon 
    2/3 c  Raisins 
    2/3 c  Pecan pieces 
      1 c  Butter 
      2 c  Powdered sugar 
    1/4 c  Milk 
  
  Soak the pecans and raisins overnight in the bourbon.
   
  Butter and flour a 9" springform pan. 
   
  Stir together the flour, hazelnuts and cinnamon in a
  small  mixing bowl 
   
  Preheat the oven to 375oF/190oC. 
   
  Combine the eggs, sugar, salt and vanilla. Beat at medium
  until the egg triples in volume (about 10 minutes). Using
  a rubber scraper, gently fold the flour mixture into the
  egg mixture. Pour into prepared pan. 
   
  Bake for 20 minutes on the middle level of the oven. Bake
  until top springs back when lightly touched. Begin
  checking if done after 15 minutes 
   
  Cool in the pan for 2 minutes. Turn onto a rack and cool. 
   
  FROSTING: Whip butter until a light color. Add the
  powdered sugar, 1/4 c at a time. Mix well after each
  addition. Scrape the bowl down. Beat on medium until light
  and fluffy. 
   
  Warm milk and add little by little to butter and powdered
  sugar. Beat on low. 
   
  Add bourbon, pecans, raisins and mix on low for a few
  seconds. Finish blending by hand. 
   
  Cut the cake into 3 even layers. 
   
  Spread some of the frosting on each layer top. Put layers
  back together. Frost the sides of the cake with the
  remaining frosting. 

  Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. 
  
  The Homestead: Bath County, Va 

  Recipe from: http://www.recipelink.com

  Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives

MMMMM

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