More questions from a soon to be newbie (Springfield, Independence: houses, tornado)

[da jammer]

Originally Posted by SassyGirl2

Thank you so much for the input. I was wondering about the Social Security tax issues as well. Glad you thought of it for me. Everyone has been so helpful. Today we had an offer on our home so we should be Missouri bound very, very soon as a Nov 1 move date has been set. Keep your fingers crossed for us.

some info on the SS tax bill passed recently in MO:

Missourinet: Jetton Pleased Tax Cut Bill Has Been Signed Into Law

and I wish you the best of fortune on the offer you have just received!!

[SassyGirl2]

Originally Posted by da jammer

some info on the SS tax bill passed recently in MO:

Missourinet: Jetton Pleased Tax Cut Bill Has Been Signed Into Law

and I wish you the best of fortune on the offer you have just received!!

Boy, this makes me feel a little better. When we relocate, we are facing my husband competing in the job market at 62 years young. Here in our home state, when one is disabled or over 65 years of age - no property tax, no state tax. Since we will be pinching pennies, especially with an impending wage cut for my husband, we were concerned about property taxes and income taxes. Property taxes are about double in Missouri compared to what we had paid here before I was classified disabled.

Again, many, many thanks for you input.

[Lake Junkie]

Originally Posted by SassyGirl2

Today we had an offer on our home so we should be Missouri bound very, very soon as a Nov 1 move date has been set. Keep your fingers crossed for us.

Z'at mean you might be around for the November coffee club meet?

http://www.city-data.com/forum/sprin...ffee-club.html

We'd love to meet you!
(Speaking for the group...ahem...)

[SassyGirl2]

Originally Posted by Lake Junkie

Z'at mean you might be around for the November coffee club meet?

http://www.city-data.com/forum/sprin...ffee-club.html

We'd love to meet you!
(Speaking for the group...ahem...)

That would be great - if only. We are still waiting on our potential buyer. She is a first time home owner, single, so she has enlisted as many of her family members as possible to assist her in making an informed, objective decision. Shush! I certainly want to sell but some times there are just too many hoops to jump through. We shall see what comes next.

She is scheduled to bring another brother and sister-in-law Monday, if their schedules allow, to check things out. I'll be darn if this girl doesn't have a whole slew of siblings. I told her to bring anybody and everyone she wants to the next visit. Since this will be visit four, I am ready for some solid action.

Anyway, if not November, I certainly would love for the offer to extend till I am officially Missouri bound. Do I get a raincheck or are you guys going to make me dance a jig?

[Lake Junkie]

Originally Posted by SassyGirl2

Anyway, if not November, I certainly would love for the offer to extend till I am officially Missouri bound. Do I get a raincheck or are you guys going to make me dance a jig?

I don't know, Sassy! Whattaya say, girls...shall I whip out the pad of rainchecks I keep in the Jeep or do we see what a jig dancing sassy girl looks like?

[SassyGirl2]

Originally Posted by Lake Junkie

I don't know, Sassy! Whattaya say, girls...shall I whip out the pad of rainchecks I keep in the Jeep or do we see what a jig dancing sassy girl looks like?

Oh please, save us all the embarrassment. Hey, wait a minute. You may be on to something here. I foresee a new career in my future - getting paid NOT to dance......

[jdslady]

Originally Posted by SassyGirl2

Oh please, save us all the embarrassment. Hey, wait a minute. You may be on to something here. I foresee a new career in my future - getting paid NOT to dance......

Sassygirl don't you go believing that Lake Junkie, she's not mean at all. Trust me, she is a real puddycat. If she had anybody dancing the jig it would have been me !!! Thanks for the info on the taxes, needed that info for me and hubby.

[SassyGirl2]

Originally Posted by jdslady

Sassygirl don't you go believing that Lake Junkie, she's not mean at all. Trust me, she is a real puddycat. If she had anybody dancing the jig it would have been me !!! Thanks for the info on the taxes, needed that info for me and hubby.

I am so beholding to you all. Nuther observation - made long, long ago.

You'uns???? Well down here in the deep south, as is well known, we say YA'LL, as in you all or all of you, to include everyone and not overlook anyone. Lo and behold, here comes You'uns when we visited Missouri. Made me squint my eyes, when they weren't crossed from concentration, scratch my head with wonder and become concerned about my hearing.

Now what the heck was You'uns? You ones! Took me a while to figure this one out. To embarrassed to ask. I made a compromise. I just say "you guys" when in Missouri. But, that certainly will not work here at home.

Just thought you guys (see?) would enjoy a yuck or two at my expense.

[texangelwings]

I have a question; does it snow as much in the Springfield area as it does in the KC area?

I am considering moving to SW MO. I use to live in Higginsville and Raytown/KC area, where there was always alot of snow.

Thanks for any input!

[SassyGirl2]

Texangelwing,

No, the snow is not as bad as the KC area, at least as far as I know. Seems the weather changes around the Springfield area along the I-44 corridor (north of). Can anyone else provide more info?