zeke

>>most of the four billion with a B will go to so-called administration of so-called non-profits established specifically to grab the pork in the name of so-called housing. << I must have more faith in my governor than you do in yours. I am fully convinced that Blagojevic will have Illinois share spent bofore the money is printed. And Illinois will still be $3,000,000,000. out of budget! :wacko:

"That's one reason he shouldn't do that, at least," I prefer that he does - he helps keep life interesting! z

"I wonder how long it takes Jainen to come up with these responses," All we know for sure is that he did this one in less than 1 hour 45 min. I carry several scars from encounters with him. He does it so effortlessly and rapidly that I often feel his efforts are underutilized here. He could make a fortune in Hollywood. zeke

>>Help!! My elected representatives just banned trans-fat which is the main ingredient in things like chicken nuggets and Chinese takeout. How am I supposed to get through tax season? << I can see it now ! - Jainen sitting there with his grandchild on his conservative knee saying "let me tell you about the good old days".

>>I recommend the second choice. He should find a tax advisor who can alert him to this common problem before he invests this way. << OUCH !!! >>It occurs to me that you & he might get along well together - would you be interested in my giving him your contact info? << TOUCHE ! ! !

>>Thanks JohnH! I've been wondering about the proper rates to charge. These guidelines will be invaluable especially for the coming season as I "reclass" some of my existing clients. << Margaret - I must caution you about following JohnH's PITA rates. I have admired his professionalism and good common sense for years. Now, however, I must doubt his competence. Anyone with his years of experience should have figured out a way to not give advice but to "lease" the right to use his advice. He could then comfortably retire to Hawaii & help Mel with "our" new program! Zeke

>>We want to hear from you BEFORE you do anything with the money, not after. << I agree with Gail & Lion. There are not more than 600 or 800 preparers on this board that want to help you. Please do not even ASK for the money before you understand all your choices. We do NOT want your account number or address or specific dollar amounts. In order to help we do need to know just who owns the plan & under what restrictions. Good luck! Zeke

>>Just remember, I didn't have to tell this story.<< I suspect that many of us are bettter informed as to P/I due to greater experience! Except for Jainen with his superb memory. He probably remembers the date on the first dime the tooth fairy left him!

"administrative law judge ruled she was 100% disabled because of her mental illness, and was unable to work in any gainful capacity." Someone please educate me. How do we expect the client to make a winning Pro Se presentation without denying her disability?? Zeke

Tom - Can't help with CA, but I know one of the hardest things I do is maintain my patience on April 12 as I keep others waiting as I hold Grandma Jones' hand and write her checks & seal her envelopes for her. Sometimes you just gotta. Zeke

and asked if I would spare a few minutes for a survey. A very pleasant lady asked a few stock questions regarding my satisfaction with login to My ATX. I explained that my bank does not have a login that is as onerous, that many in this community were disgusted with the login procedure and that she was asking questions that should have been posed a year ago. We were both polite & done in five minutes. Just thought I would share. Maybe now they will start answering the questions asked last August?? Zeke

I just have to take my stick & stir. I feel you would be well advised to suggest that the co-executors seek the advice of a probate attorney - soon. Zeke

kc is the cite! kc 6/28/08 14:29

Mine is fine. But, then I tend to her every day or else she gets cranky & throws up odd graphics!!! Zeke

And literature, & poetry, & history, & law, & music, & more I have yet to learn. Jainen's prodigious memory never fails to amaze me. HAL was born at the University of Illinois. Jainen - I just gotta know. Did you have the HAL answer off the top of your head, or was it the result of quick research?? Zeke

I admit to being a little slow, but I would have thought one of you would have noticed that kc has over 1000 posts! What is her new title? when is the party? Zeke

Thanks RoyDaleOne. I learned something today! :D

Lucho - You ask a good question. I too await the learned answer undoubtedly near. I respond to make a presonal remark. I have high regard for your determination to become informed on the convoluted inanity of the IRC - in apparently your second language! Hang in there!! Zeke

wayta go Tom!!! my kinda guy. :lol:

HOT DAMN!!!! HAVA BANANA!!! Z

Thanks Rick! The flaming vitriol was burning my virgin ears. You and Jainen seem to have such clarity of thought regarding the motivation of others, and fail to understand that most of us lack the intellectual insight requisite to appreciate your position.

O.K. Jainen, I'll bite. Just why will McCain not get nominated????

Thanks Elrod! I checked this out & found 218 pages of golbetygook. I figure that by the time they sort it out, I will be retired. So, give me one of your cookies and call me Alfred E. Newman! :spaz:

I don't care about your hair, but please keep your head on!

Rick - The old board is just that. Most of those of us that remember have learned therefrom. Your diatribe directed toward KC is entirely uncalled for and impolite. She requested a polite discussion regarding the minimum wage and has done nothing to deserve such a personal attack. I respect the right of each of us to have our own political thoughts, but highly prefer adult discussion. I sincerely hope that you will reconsider your attitude, and be nice. Or Be gone. Zeke