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Re: OT - Grumpy Old Man Thread
« Reply #280 on: July 13, 2025, 10:21:17 AM »
There is a "homestead exemption" around here that reduces one's property taxes, I hope.  So, I finally applied for it.  (I didn't before because it appeared to be income restricted.)  I go on line, they have a form to complete, which I did, and submitted it, by mail.  

A week later I get a letter back that I need to send photos of our DLs and car registration, and apply on line.  I dunno why they didn't ask for this in the first place.  I go on line and start completing the forms.  They want all kinds of information including a copy of my tax returns, which is irrelevant as there is zero mention of any income cap.  I get copies of our DLs and reg and send it in, get an email back they can't read the scans I sent.  I can read them just fine, they claim they can't.  OK, this time I take photos with my phone which I guess make a larger image, send that in, recompleting the form.

Now, I wait, again.  I'm getting run around I think.

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Re: OT - Grumpy Old Man Thread
« Reply #281 on: July 13, 2025, 10:34:14 AM »

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Re: OT - Grumpy Old Man Thread
« Reply #282 on: July 13, 2025, 10:37:52 AM »
There is a "homestead exemption" around here that reduces one's property taxes, I hope.  So, I finally applied for it.  (I didn't before because it appeared to be income restricted.)  I go on line, they have a form to complete, which I did, and submitted it, by mail. 

A week later I get a letter back that I need to send photos of our DLs and car registration, and apply on line.  I dunno why they didn't ask for this in the first place.  I go on line and start completing the forms.  They want all kinds of information including a copy of my tax returns, which is irrelevant as there is zero mention of any income cap.  I get copies of our DLs and reg and send it in, get an email back they can't read the scans I sent.  I can read them just fine, they claim they can't.  OK, this time I take photos with my phone which I guess make a larger image, send that in, recompleting the form.

Now, I wait, again.  I'm getting run around I think.
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Re: OT - Grumpy Old Man Thread
« Reply #283 on: July 13, 2025, 10:45:31 AM »
Yeah, I guess I'm not surprised, around here.  I was surprised when we went to get our DLs in the first place and it took maybe 15 minutes total.

That was very efficient.

Which reminds me, ours are up for renewal next year I think.  

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Re: OT - Grumpy Old Man Thread
« Reply #284 on: July 13, 2025, 10:55:24 AM »
Homestead exemption is easy here. When we went to get our DL's and license plates at the county tax collector, they asked us if we were residents for at least 6 months and a day and we said yes.

Exemption granted.
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Re: OT - Grumpy Old Man Thread
« Reply #285 on: July 13, 2025, 01:19:45 PM »
I have the option of going to a county location, but one is downtown and another is 25 miles north of us, so I thought I'd try on line.

I may end up going in person.


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Re: OT - Grumpy Old Man Thread
« Reply #286 on: July 26, 2025, 10:55:33 AM »
Took my wife to the surgery center yesterday to have a small lump removed from her breast. 

The initial diagnosis has me grumpy. 

Very grumpy.
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Re: OT - Grumpy Old Man Thread
« Reply #287 on: July 26, 2025, 11:57:44 AM »
Oh dear.

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Re: OT - Grumpy Old Man Thread
« Reply #288 on: July 26, 2025, 12:00:50 PM »
Took my wife to the surgery center yesterday to have a small lump removed from her breast.

The initial diagnosis has me grumpy.

Very grumpy.
My mom had a mastectomy back in the '80s and cancer didn't kill her ,so timing and science is on your side - best wishes
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Re: OT - Grumpy Old Man Thread
« Reply #289 on: July 26, 2025, 01:17:31 PM »
found out last Sunday at the family reunion, that my youngest aunt had a small lump removed in her breast

she's nearly through with the chemo treatments - radiation following

F cancer
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Re: OT - Grumpy Old Man Thread
« Reply #290 on: July 26, 2025, 02:13:06 PM »
Took my wife to the surgery center yesterday to have a small lump removed from her breast.

The initial diagnosis has me grumpy.

Very grumpy.
Ugh. Hate to read that. 

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Re: OT - Grumpy Old Man Thread
« Reply #291 on: July 26, 2025, 03:04:07 PM »
We're here for you.  Stay strong, break down, whatever you need.  Every single one of us is here with you hoping for the very best possible outcome.  
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Re: OT - Grumpy Old Man Thread
« Reply #292 on: July 26, 2025, 03:08:51 PM »
These posts make me happy.

My wife us is the most upbeat person I know, and she's tough as nails. This ain't gonna beat her.

But yeah, F Cancer.
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Re: OT - Grumpy Old Man Thread
« Reply #293 on: July 26, 2025, 03:54:30 PM »
I had a crap week, and despite Friday being my birthday, had mostly a crap day. It improved somewhat b/c I got to go out for Chicago tavern pizza with my family, but I still went to bed in a bit of a dour mood, and woke up the same. 

Now it's Saturday and I'm doing work b/c I've got a lot of things to adjust based on said crap week. 

 

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