Re: [MBZ] Funeral and kids
Tomorrow night. We have no power but have heat from a couple of gas log fireplaces, hot running water etc, and candles/flashlights. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730-Tulsa FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2007 8:31 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Funeral and kids Kaleb - when are the kids due to arrive? Have power yet? The OKC airport was closed yesterday, I guess the Tulsa airport was closed as well. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics. -Benjamin Disraeli and/or Mark Twain '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Funeral and kids
Kaleb - when are the kids due to arrive? Have power yet? The OKC airport was closed yesterday, I guess the Tulsa airport was closed as well. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics. -Benjamin Disraeli and/or Mark Twain '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Shouldn't be much different from rural Maine?? :) Luther On Tue, 11 Dec 2007 08:49:21 -0600, Kaleb C. Striplin, work [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Tomorrow night. We have no power but have heat from a couple of gas log fireplaces, hot running water etc, and candles/flashlights. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730-Tulsa FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2007 8:31 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Funeral and kids Kaleb - when are the kids due to arrive? Have power yet? The OKC airport was closed yesterday, I guess the Tulsa airport was closed as well. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics. -Benjamin Disraeli and/or Mark Twain '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) '82 300CD (166 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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EXACTLY, Except we have hot water and indoor plumbing, they are not used to that. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730-Tulsa FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2007 9:42 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Funeral and kids Shouldn't be much different from rural Maine?? :) Luther ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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It'll be like being at the Ritz Bob R. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin, work Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2007 9:14 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Funeral and kids EXACTLY, Except we have hot water and indoor plumbing, they are not used to that. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730-Tulsa FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2007 9:42 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Funeral and kids Shouldn't be much different from rural Maine?? :) Luther ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Funeral and kids
Kaleb C. Striplin, work wrote: Also, I dont really know what all they/we will need, or what help, if any, may come from other sources. Probably need clothes and toys. You may have a point about 'help'. In Michigan, if you became a foster parent they would pay you for it. If you adopted a 'specialneeds' kid, there would be subsidies. Here, it seems like 'special needs' can include any kid that's too old for you to have the privilege of teaching him to talk. I believe I mentioned my niece's adoption (now failed) of a special needs teenager. IIRC, that subsidized adoption paid $937 a month tax free. Three payments like that every month and you wouldn't want help from friends. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Funeral and kids
Well, looking on the brite side, at least I will have 5 kids to claim on taxes now. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730-Tulsa FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, December 07, 2007 8:59 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Funeral and kids Kaleb C. Striplin, work wrote: Also, I dont really know what all they/we will need, or what help, if any, may come from other sources. Probably need clothes and toys. You may have a point about 'help'. In Michigan, if you became a foster parent they would pay you for it. If you adopted a 'specialneeds' kid, there would be subsidies. Here, it seems like 'special needs' can include any kid that's too old for you to have the privilege of teaching him to talk. I believe I mentioned my niece's adoption (now failed) of a special needs teenager. IIRC, that subsidized adoption paid $937 a month tax free. Three payments like that every month and you wouldn't want help from friends. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Funeral and kids
Im going to go looking for a power steering pump for you saturday, btw. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730-Tulsa FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, December 07, 2007 7:15 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Funeral and kids Tom Hargrave wrote: Are you suggesting a Kaleb relief fund? Better yet, does he have a PayPal account that some of us can deposit $$$ into for Christmas. No one needs to keep count. Those who want to can just deposit. When I've bought parts off of him I've sent PayPal through [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Funeral and kids
Tom Hargrave wrote: Are you suggesting a Kaleb relief fund? Better yet, does he have a PayPal account that some of us can deposit $$$ into for Christmas. No one needs to keep count. Those who want to can just deposit. When I've bought parts off of him I've sent PayPal through [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Funeral and kids
Are you suggesting a Kaleb relief fund? Better yet, does he have a PayPal account that some of us can deposit $$$ into for Christmas. No one needs to keep count. Those who want to can just deposit. Thanks, Tom 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: 12/6/07 9:44 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Funeral and kids Kaleb and Regina are getting hit with some expenses now - three more plane tickets, and presents for three more under the tree in 2½ weeks -- plus the living expenses of raising three more kids. On Dec 6, 2007 9:12 PM, Dave H... [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yeah agree with what he said. :)The fate of these children has really been weighing heavy on me. You'll do it and look back on the pleasures of having had the opportunity to both share in their lives and help mold those lives. Dave H... -- From: wilton strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thank you, Kaleb. You and Regina are doing the right thing for the children. They need to be with family - someone who can really love them. It'll be hard at times, I'm sure, but you'll be blessed many times over. I can feel better about the children, now. Thank you. Wilton -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics. -Benjamin Disraeli and/or Mark Twain '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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when my kid was two, she didn't talk. as she seemed intelligent in all other ways, this didn't worry me much. i have a cousin who didn't talk unitl age 3 and then started speaking in full sentences. he is today an MD with degrees from cornell and yale. someone told my now ex wife that the state would give us money because the kid didn't talk. this seemed incredible to me, but i applied anyway and started getting checks and prizes. gotta love the welfare state! On Dec 7, 2007 9:59 AM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin, work wrote: Also, I dont really know what all they/we will need, or what help, if any, may come from other sources. Probably need clothes and toys. You may have a point about 'help'. In Michigan, if you became a foster parent they would pay you for it. If you adopted a 'specialneeds' kid, there would be subsidies. Here, it seems like 'special needs' can include any kid that's too old for you to have the privilege of teaching him to talk. I believe I mentioned my niece's adoption (now failed) of a special needs teenager. IIRC, that subsidized adoption paid $937 a month tax free. Three payments like that every month and you wouldn't want help from friends. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Funeral and kids
Some more advice, if you want it. These kids have been through a considerable trauma, and from your description of their situation prior to that they have also been kinda out of the mainstream, in ways that are also traumatic. That is going to weigh heavily on them (and you) as you work to get them into your proper way of life. I would suggest checking with your local school system for psychological evaluations to see how they can/will fit into the school system. I do not have a lot of faith in public school systems -- the Catholic schools seem to have a much better success. You might want to see if there are any around that might want to take on these kids, and they will likely be very accommodating to the circumstances as far as payments go. That is a gift to the children. You might also want to check with the local Dept of Child Services (or whatever it is called there) about psychological support for the children. They WILL need that help, and there is nothing wrong with seeking it or getting it, and it will help make all your lives easier. There might also be other services for THEM that will help them adjust and you to take care of them. You are a taxpayer, this is a taxpayer-funded service, it is not charity so don't think of it as that. If there are things that people offer you, or want to give for the children, accept them graciously in the spirit in which they are offered. You will pay this back many times over to many other people when you help these children, by whatever means you can provide or comes your way. It is a loan with a long-term payback, and people are helping you do it so they will get the benefits back too. My fear is that the children are not able to overcome these events in their lives, and will need more intervention as they get older, which will be more difficult for everyone. Every bit of help is for them, now is better than later. Kids are very resilient but they need lots of help to be that way, as I am sure you know. Best wishes for all. Your Benz community is supporting you. --R Mitch Haley wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin, work wrote: Also, I dont really know what all they/we will need, or what help, if any, may come from other sources. Probably need clothes and toys. You may have a point about 'help'. In Michigan, if you became a foster parent they would pay you for it. If you adopted a 'specialneeds' kid, there would be subsidies. Here, it seems like 'special needs' can include any kid that's too old for you to have the privilege of teaching him to talk. I believe I mentioned my niece's adoption (now failed) of a special needs teenager. IIRC, that subsidized adoption paid $937 a month tax free. Three payments like that every month and you wouldn't want help from friends. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Funeral and kids
If something shows up in my paypal account, I wont turn it down but I just have this thing about taking handouts so to speak. Nothing wrong with it but I just dont like to have to do it. Also, I dont really know what all they/we will need, or what help, if any, may come from other sources. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730-Tulsa FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'OK Don' [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, December 07, 2007 7:04 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Funeral and kids Are you suggesting a Kaleb relief fund? Better yet, does he have a PayPal account that some of us can deposit $$$ into for Christmas. No one needs to keep count. Those who want to can just deposit. Thanks, Tom 256-656-1924 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Funeral and kids
Kaleb C. Striplin, work wrote: Well, looking on the brite side, at least I will have 5 kids to claim on taxes now. Take a close look at the dependency rules. IRS has a checklist for this. If they were born this month, you'd be supporting them the whole time they were alive this year and would claim them on your 2007 return. If you shared custody with your ex who had them for 11 months, your ex would claim them. If you adopt or become a foster parent after the year is more than half over, I'm not sure how it works. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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She is checking on all that while in Maine. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730-Tulsa FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, December 07, 2007 11:51 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Funeral and kids You will need birth certificates to do that. Welcome to my world ! On Dec 7, 2007 11:48 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin, work [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At this point, we are not even sure if they have ss# or not. May have to apply for all that. -- LT Don http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ Proudly marching to the beat of a different kettle of fish. Make a small loan, Make a big difference - Kiva.org ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Will do for sure! --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730-Tulsa FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, December 07, 2007 10:49 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Funeral and kids This group is a veritable treasure trove of excellent advice from so many listers. Kaleb, please keep us posted as this amazing story unfolds. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Funeral and kids
Bill said it better than I can. I'm sure that you can get along fine without a penny from any of us. I'm just as sure that a short term buffer will help. I's not a handout, its a gift. Thanks, Tom 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: Bill Ringgold [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: 12/7/07 11:26 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Funeral and kids I don't think any of us feel you 'have' tohave help. One of the deepest need people seem to have is the need to care about someone else. For me, and I suspect for many others, i's just a way to say we do care. BillR -Original Message- From: Kaleb C. Striplin, work [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: 12/7/07 9:26 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Funeral and kids If something shows up in my paypal account, I wont turn it down but I just have this thing about taking handouts so to speak. Nothing wrong with it but I just dont like to have to do it. Also, I dont really know what all they/we will need, or what help, if any, may come from other sources. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730-Tulsa FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'OK Don' [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, December 07, 2007 7:04 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Funeral and kids Are you suggesting a Kaleb relief fund? Better yet, does he have a PayPal account that some of us can deposit $$$ into for Christmas. No one needs to keep count. Those who want to can just deposit. Thanks, Tom 256-656-1924 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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If they audit you because of that then you need to kick the IRS guy in the coin purse. Bob R. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin, work Sent: Friday, December 07, 2007 12:38 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Funeral and kids I figure there might be a slight risk of one anyway going from 2 kids to 5 the next year. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730-Tulsa FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, December 07, 2007 1:20 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Funeral and kids Kaleb C. Striplin, work wrote: Plus, nobody else is claiming them, or have ever claimed then. Ah, yes. The practical matter. If you claim a kid and use the kid's valid SSN, and nobody else claims the kid, you won't draw any attention, except in an audit which was opened for other reasons. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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I am not sure if we are going to go that far with it or not, but its good info. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730-Tulsa FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: Steve Bailey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, December 07, 2007 2:17 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Funeral and kids Kaleb, Keep all receipts for the expenses associated with taking care of the children and Regina from the phone calls, flight to Maine return to OK etc. If you end up adopting them the Gov't gives a hefty tax credit for the adoption process with receipts as backup. When we adopted our youngest, the process did not cost us a thing. Airline tickets etc. will qualify. It could make the financial situation easier if/when you adopt. Steve -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tom Hargrave Sent: Friday, December 07, 2007 8:05 AM To: 'OK Don'; 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: Re: [MBZ] Funeral and kids Are you suggesting a Kaleb relief fund? Better yet, does he have a PayPal account that some of us can deposit $$$ into for Christmas. No one needs to keep count. Those who want to can just deposit. Thanks, Tom 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: 12/6/07 9:44 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Funeral and kids Kaleb and Regina are getting hit with some expenses now - three more plane tickets, and presents for three more under the tree in 2½ weeks -- plus the living expenses of raising three more kids. On Dec 6, 2007 9:12 PM, Dave H... [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yeah agree with what he said. :)The fate of these children has really been weighing heavy on me. You'll do it and look back on the pleasures of having had the opportunity to both share in their lives and help mold those lives. Dave H... -- From: wilton strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thank you, Kaleb. You and Regina are doing the right thing for the children. They need to be with family - someone who can really love them. It'll be hard at times, I'm sure, but you'll be blessed many times over. I can feel better about the children, now. Thank you. Wilton -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics. -Benjamin Disraeli and/or Mark Twain '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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You will need birth certificates to do that. Welcome to my world ! On Dec 7, 2007 11:48 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin, work [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At this point, we are not even sure if they have ss# or not. May have to apply for all that. -- LT Don http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ Proudly marching to the beat of a different kettle of fish. Make a small loan, Make a big difference - Kiva.org ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Funeral and kids
I have checked into this a little, but from what I have seen, it looks like we can claim them as longs as we got them in 07. Plus, nobody else is claiming them, or have ever claimed then. At this point, we are not even sure if they have ss# or not. May have to apply for all that. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730-Tulsa FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, December 07, 2007 9:18 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Funeral and kids Kaleb C. Striplin, work wrote: Well, looking on the brite side, at least I will have 5 kids to claim on taxes now. Take a close look at the dependency rules. IRS has a checklist for this. If they were born this month, you'd be supporting them the whole time they were alive this year and would claim them on your 2007 return. If you shared custody with your ex who had them for 11 months, your ex would claim them. If you adopt or become a foster parent after the year is more than half over, I'm not sure how it works. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Funeral and kids
Kaleb C. Striplin, work wrote: Plus, nobody else is claiming them, or have ever claimed then. Ah, yes. The practical matter. If you claim a kid and use the kid's valid SSN, and nobody else claims the kid, you won't draw any attention, except in an audit which was opened for other reasons. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Funeral and kids
I don't think any of us feel you 'have' tohave help. One of the deepest need people seem to have is the need to care about someone else. For me, and I suspect for many others, i's just a way to say we do care. BillR -Original Message- From: Kaleb C. Striplin, work [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: 12/7/07 9:26 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Funeral and kids If something shows up in my paypal account, I wont turn it down but I just have this thing about taking handouts so to speak. Nothing wrong with it but I just dont like to have to do it. Also, I dont really know what all they/we will need, or what help, if any, may come from other sources. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730-Tulsa FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'OK Don' [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, December 07, 2007 7:04 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Funeral and kids Are you suggesting a Kaleb relief fund? Better yet, does he have a PayPal account that some of us can deposit $$$ into for Christmas. No one needs to keep count. Those who want to can just deposit. Thanks, Tom 256-656-1924 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Funeral and kids - talking
My youngest daughter was about two with no speech. Her first 'word' was I want another glass of chocolate millk. With two older sisters and two parents I guess she didn't need to talk until then ... They are all different ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Yes, Kathy was also one of the greats. She was one of a kind and Im glad I got to meet her at Startech 99 Chuck Landenberger wrote: T, You have come to understand in a short time that this MB community is just that ... A community that is willing to share feelings and information beyond the span of our arms.. The roots go back many years! I would like to offer my personal wish to remember Kathy Kennel and her great contribution to all Mercedes- Benz owners. Thanks to all of us for our devotion to maintaining our Mercedes-Benz automobiles and may we all have a Joyous Holiday Season and successful New Year... Take care, be safe and stay healthy.. Chuck Phoenix AZ On Dec 7, 2007, at 7:04 PM, Timothy Robinson wrote: -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 94 E420, 92 300SD, 92 300D, 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 81 380SLC, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Funeral and kids and then some!
Forgive me for not trimming my post -- difficult to do on this old laptop. Here is the situation as I see it. We lost Marshall, and will admit that I got a little emotional. We had exchanged emails during the last months -- blatently honest -- and although I knew the end was coming, the end was still not easy. Now, we have a new situation. Three young kids who were born into what is by definition a bad situation. I suggest we honor Marshall, an educator of diverse talents, by rearing a new generation, three recent additons to OkieLand with dozens of step-grandparents (all of whom smell slightly of #2 diesel and Mobil 1). I loved Marshall (in a non-gay sort of way) and can think of no better legacy to him than channeling our efforts to the next generation. Marshall was by no means a shallow man -- he understood that we are all temporal and it is the next generation that has to carry on, and they have to be trained to change their fuses. Money diverted to cancer research is important. By gene pool, I will most likely die of that. But anything we can contribute there is a drop in the bucket, while real dollars can change some young lives who have endured more already than I have in 5+ decades (and my life has been sort of ugly at times). D. On 12/7/07, Chuck Landenberger [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: T, You have come to understand in a short time that this MB community is just that ... A community that is willing to share feelings and information beyond the span of our arms.. The roots go back many years! I would like to offer my personal wish to remember Kathy Kennel and her great contribution to all Mercedes- Benz owners. Thanks to all of us for our devotion to maintaining our Mercedes-Benz automobiles and may we all have a Joyous Holiday Season and successful New Year... Take care, be safe and stay healthy.. Chuck Phoenix AZ On Dec 7, 2007, at 7:04 PM, Timothy Robinson wrote: IMHO... I'm new here. In previous week I've read about this man, Marshall whom I never met but learned was an exceptional person. He must have been, especially since all of you guys are united in quoting him.. (CHANGE THE FUSES). Just as he seemed (I gather) to have been quite an influence and contributor to this list, a mentor, seeing you guys rally around Kaileb and Regina kinda makes me feel that in a way you guys are perpetuating the spirit of Marshall. SO... in being supportive of this couple in OK, their kids and the three new additions to their family, aren't you indeed paying quite a tribute to Marshall? My humble opinion. Thanks T From: Redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Fri, 7 Dec 2007 17:23:29 -0800 To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Funeral and kids Ok, Shut up and just allow us to do something for somebody we all like on this list. We feel like crap for not being able to do anything of personal virtue about Marshall, it pains us that Regina has suffered a huge loss, and this is our way of doing something, no matter how small. When something shows up in the account, ignore it, just let it gather interest. One day soon you will find a burning need for it (sooner than you imagine) and there will be some of the love and support from the folks on this list to help you meet that need. clay On 7 Dec 2007, at 06:26, Kaleb C. Striplin, work wrote: If something shows up in my paypal account, I wont turn it down but I just have this thing about taking handouts so to speak. Nothing wrong with it but I just dont like to have to do it. Also, I dont really know what all they/we will need, or what help, if any, may come from other sources. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730-Tulsa FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'OK Don' [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, December 07, 2007 7:04 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Funeral and kids Are you suggesting a Kaleb relief fund? Better yet, does he have a PayPal account that some of us can deposit $$$ into for Christmas. No one needs to keep count. Those who want to can just deposit. Thanks, Tom 256-656-1924 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Funeral and kids
Ok, Shut up and just allow us to do something for somebody we all like on this list. We feel like crap for not being able to do anything of personal virtue about Marshall, it pains us that Regina has suffered a huge loss, and this is our way of doing something, no matter how small. When something shows up in the account, ignore it, just let it gather interest. One day soon you will find a burning need for it (sooner than you imagine) and there will be some of the love and support from the folks on this list to help you meet that need. clay On 7 Dec 2007, at 06:26, Kaleb C. Striplin, work wrote: If something shows up in my paypal account, I wont turn it down but I just have this thing about taking handouts so to speak. Nothing wrong with it but I just dont like to have to do it. Also, I dont really know what all they/we will need, or what help, if any, may come from other sources. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730-Tulsa FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'OK Don' [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, December 07, 2007 7:04 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Funeral and kids Are you suggesting a Kaleb relief fund? Better yet, does he have a PayPal account that some of us can deposit $$$ into for Christmas. No one needs to keep count. Those who want to can just deposit. Thanks, Tom 256-656-1924 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Funeral and kids
IMHO... I'm new here. In previous week I've read about this man, Marshall whom I never met but learned was an exceptional person. He must have been, especially since all of you guys are united in quoting him.. (CHANGE THE FUSES). Just as he seemed (I gather) to have been quite an influence and contributor to this list, a mentor, seeing you guys rally around Kaileb and Regina kinda makes me feel that in a way you guys are perpetuating the spirit of Marshall. SO... in being supportive of this couple in OK, their kids and the three new additions to their family, aren't you indeed paying quite a tribute to Marshall? My humble opinion. Thanks T From: Redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Fri, 7 Dec 2007 17:23:29 -0800 To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Funeral and kids Ok, Shut up and just allow us to do something for somebody we all like on this list. We feel like crap for not being able to do anything of personal virtue about Marshall, it pains us that Regina has suffered a huge loss, and this is our way of doing something, no matter how small. When something shows up in the account, ignore it, just let it gather interest. One day soon you will find a burning need for it (sooner than you imagine) and there will be some of the love and support from the folks on this list to help you meet that need. clay On 7 Dec 2007, at 06:26, Kaleb C. Striplin, work wrote: If something shows up in my paypal account, I wont turn it down but I just have this thing about taking handouts so to speak. Nothing wrong with it but I just dont like to have to do it. Also, I dont really know what all they/we will need, or what help, if any, may come from other sources. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730-Tulsa FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'OK Don' [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, December 07, 2007 7:04 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Funeral and kids Are you suggesting a Kaleb relief fund? Better yet, does he have a PayPal account that some of us can deposit $$$ into for Christmas. No one needs to keep count. Those who want to can just deposit. Thanks, Tom 256-656-1924 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Funeral and kids and then some!
What happened to the concept of creating a portfolio of information and then selling it to create a diesel machanic scholarship? Dave H... Date: Fri, 7 Dec 2007 20:57:50 -0600 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Funeral and kids and then some! Forgive me for not trimming my post -- difficult to do on this old laptop. Here is the situation as I see it. We lost Marshall, and will admit that I got a little emotional. We had exchanged emails during the last months -- blatently honest -- and although I knew the end was coming, the end was still not easy. Now, we have a new situation. Three young kids who were born into what is by definition a bad situation. I suggest we honor Marshall, an educator of diverse talents, by rearing a new generation, three recent additons to OkieLand with dozens of step-grandparents (all of whom smell slightly of #2 diesel and Mobil 1). I loved Marshall (in a non-gay sort of way) and can think of no better legacy to him than channeling our efforts to the next generation. Marshall was by no means a shallow man -- he understood that we are all temporal and it is the next generation that has to carry on, and they have to be trained to change their fuses. Money diverted to cancer research is important. By gene pool, I will most likely die of that. But anything we can contribute there is a drop in the bucket, while real dollars can change some young lives who have endured more already than I have in 5+ decades (and my life has been sort of ugly at times). D. On 12/7/07, Chuck Landenberger [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: T, You have come to understand in a short time that this MB community is just that ... A community that is willing to share feelings and information beyond the span of our arms.. The roots go back many years! I would like to offer my personal wish to remember Kathy Kennel and her great contribution to all Mercedes- Benz owners. Thanks to all of us for our devotion to maintaining our Mercedes-Benz automobiles and may we all have a Joyous Holiday Season and successful New Year... Take care, be safe and stay healthy.. Chuck Phoenix AZ On Dec 7, 2007, at 7:04 PM, Timothy Robinson wrote:IMHO... I'm new here. In previous week I've read about this man, Marshall whom I never met but learned was an exceptional person. He must have been, especially since all of you guys are united in quoting him.. (CHANGE THE FUSES). Just as he seemed (I gather) to have been quite an influence and contributor to this list, a mentor, seeing you guys rally around Kaileb and Regina kinda makes me feel that in a way you guys are perpetuating the spirit of Marshall. SO... in being supportive of this couple in OK, their kids and the three new additions to their family, aren't you indeed paying quite a tribute to Marshall? My humble opinion. Thanks T From: Redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Fri, 7 Dec 2007 17:23:29 -0800 To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Funeral and kids Ok, Shut up and just allow us to do something for somebody we all like on this list. We feel like crap for not being able to do anything of personal virtue about Marshall, it pains us that Regina has suffered a huge loss, and this is our way of doing something, no matter how small. When something shows up in the account, ignore it, just let it gather interest. One day soon you will find a burning need for it (sooner than you imagine) and there will be some of the love and support from the folks on this list to help you meet that need. clay On 7 Dec 2007, at 06:26, Kaleb C. Striplin, work wrote: If something shows up in my paypal account, I wont turn it down but I just have this thing about taking handouts so to speak. Nothing wrong with it but I just dont like to have to do it. Also, I dont really know what all they/we will need, or what help, if any, may come from other sources. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730-Tulsa FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'OK Don' [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, December 07, 2007 7:04 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Funeral and kids Are you suggesting a Kaleb relief fund? Better yet, does he have a PayPal account that some of us can deposit $$$ into for Christmas. No one needs to keep count. Those who want to can just deposit. Thanks, Tom 256-656-1924 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo
Re: [MBZ] Funeral and kids and then some!
T, You have come to understand in a short time that this MB community is just that ... A community that is willing to share feelings and information beyond the span of our arms.. The roots go back many years! I would like to offer my personal wish to remember Kathy Kennel and her great contribution to all Mercedes- Benz owners. Thanks to all of us for our devotion to maintaining our Mercedes-Benz automobiles and may we all have a Joyous Holiday Season and successful New Year... Take care, be safe and stay healthy.. Chuck Phoenix AZ On Dec 7, 2007, at 7:04 PM, Timothy Robinson wrote: IMHO... I'm new here. In previous week I've read about this man, Marshall whom I never met but learned was an exceptional person. He must have been, especially since all of you guys are united in quoting him.. (CHANGE THE FUSES). Just as he seemed (I gather) to have been quite an influence and contributor to this list, a mentor, seeing you guys rally around Kaileb and Regina kinda makes me feel that in a way you guys are perpetuating the spirit of Marshall. SO... in being supportive of this couple in OK, their kids and the three new additions to their family, aren't you indeed paying quite a tribute to Marshall? My humble opinion. Thanks T From: Redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Fri, 7 Dec 2007 17:23:29 -0800 To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Funeral and kids Ok, Shut up and just allow us to do something for somebody we all like on this list. We feel like crap for not being able to do anything of personal virtue about Marshall, it pains us that Regina has suffered a huge loss, and this is our way of doing something, no matter how small. When something shows up in the account, ignore it, just let it gather interest. One day soon you will find a burning need for it (sooner than you imagine) and there will be some of the love and support from the folks on this list to help you meet that need. clay On 7 Dec 2007, at 06:26, Kaleb C. Striplin, work wrote: If something shows up in my paypal account, I wont turn it down but I just have this thing about taking handouts so to speak. Nothing wrong with it but I just dont like to have to do it. Also, I dont really know what all they/we will need, or what help, if any, may come from other sources. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730-Tulsa FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'OK Don' [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, December 07, 2007 7:04 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Funeral and kids Are you suggesting a Kaleb relief fund? Better yet, does he have a PayPal account that some of us can deposit $$$ into for Christmas. No one needs to keep count. Those who want to can just deposit. Thanks, Tom 256-656-1924 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Funeral and kids
Kaleb, Keep all receipts for the expenses associated with taking care of the children and Regina from the phone calls, flight to Maine return to OK etc. If you end up adopting them the Gov't gives a hefty tax credit for the adoption process with receipts as backup. When we adopted our youngest, the process did not cost us a thing. Airline tickets etc. will qualify. It could make the financial situation easier if/when you adopt. Steve -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tom Hargrave Sent: Friday, December 07, 2007 8:05 AM To: 'OK Don'; 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: Re: [MBZ] Funeral and kids Are you suggesting a Kaleb relief fund? Better yet, does he have a PayPal account that some of us can deposit $$$ into for Christmas. No one needs to keep count. Those who want to can just deposit. Thanks, Tom 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: 12/6/07 9:44 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Funeral and kids Kaleb and Regina are getting hit with some expenses now - three more plane tickets, and presents for three more under the tree in 2½ weeks -- plus the living expenses of raising three more kids. On Dec 6, 2007 9:12 PM, Dave H... [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yeah agree with what he said. :)The fate of these children has really been weighing heavy on me. You'll do it and look back on the pleasures of having had the opportunity to both share in their lives and help mold those lives. Dave H... -- From: wilton strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thank you, Kaleb. You and Regina are doing the right thing for the children. They need to be with family - someone who can really love them. It'll be hard at times, I'm sure, but you'll be blessed many times over. I can feel better about the children, now. Thank you. Wilton -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics. -Benjamin Disraeli and/or Mark Twain '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Funeral and kids
I figure there might be a slight risk of one anyway going from 2 kids to 5 the next year. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730-Tulsa FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, December 07, 2007 1:20 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Funeral and kids Kaleb C. Striplin, work wrote: Plus, nobody else is claiming them, or have ever claimed then. Ah, yes. The practical matter. If you claim a kid and use the kid's valid SSN, and nobody else claims the kid, you won't draw any attention, except in an audit which was opened for other reasons. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Funeral and kids
On Dec 7, 2007 7:18 AM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin, work wrote: Well, looking on the brite side, at least I will have 5 kids to claim on taxes now. Take a close look at the dependency rules. IRS has a checklist for this. If they were born this month, you'd be supporting them the whole time they were alive this year and would claim them on your 2007 return. If you shared custody with your ex who had them for 11 months, your ex would claim them. If you adopt or become a foster parent after the year is more than half over, I'm not sure how it works. Mitch is right that the federal dependency rules are tricky. I'm an accountant by training, among other things, and it's been a couple of years since I did any individual income taxes other than my own---but I'm 99% sure the question in this case boils down to who provided the majority of the support for the minors during the calendar year, rather than who was supporting them on December 31st. So Kaleb Regina can't claim the three new ones as dependents on their 2007 return, but (assuming the kids don't end up living with someone else) they _will_ be able to claim them for 2008. That makes for a nice fat exemption! Usual disclaimers, plus I don't know anything about Oklahoma state income tax. Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo et al. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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This group is a veritable treasure trove of excellent advice from so many listers. Kaleb, please keep us posted as this amazing story unfolds. On Dec 7, 2007 10:22 AM, Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: when my kid was two, she didn't talk. as she seemed intelligent in all other ways, this didn't worry me much. i have a cousin who didn't talk unitl age 3 and then started speaking in full sentences. he is today an MD with degrees from cornell and yale. someone told my now ex wife that the state would give us money because the kid didn't talk. this seemed incredible to me, but i applied anyway and started getting checks and prizes. gotta love the welfare state! On Dec 7, 2007 9:59 AM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin, work wrote: Also, I dont really know what all they/we will need, or what help, if any, may come from other sources. Probably need clothes and toys. You may have a point about 'help'. In Michigan, if you became a foster parent they would pay you for it. If you adopted a 'specialneeds' kid, there would be subsidies. Here, it seems like 'special needs' can include any kid that's too old for you to have the privilege of teaching him to talk. I believe I mentioned my niece's adoption (now failed) of a special needs teenager. IIRC, that subsidized adoption paid $937 a month tax free. Three payments like that every month and you wouldn't want help from friends. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Funeral and kids
If you get the kids you are going to want to keep them. Adoption gives you more rights than just being relatives or foster parents. If Dad ever gets out of jail, he may come looking for the kids and you are not going to want them leaving with him. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin, work Sent: Friday, December 07, 2007 2:19 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Funeral and kids I am not sure if we are going to go that far with it or not, but its good info. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730-Tulsa FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: Steve Bailey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, December 07, 2007 2:17 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Funeral and kids Kaleb, Keep all receipts for the expenses associated with taking care of the children and Regina from the phone calls, flight to Maine return to OK etc. If you end up adopting them the Gov't gives a hefty tax credit for the adoption process with receipts as backup. When we adopted our youngest, the process did not cost us a thing. Airline tickets etc. will qualify. It could make the financial situation easier if/when you adopt. Steve -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tom Hargrave Sent: Friday, December 07, 2007 8:05 AM To: 'OK Don'; 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: Re: [MBZ] Funeral and kids Are you suggesting a Kaleb relief fund? Better yet, does he have a PayPal account that some of us can deposit $$$ into for Christmas. No one needs to keep count. Those who want to can just deposit. Thanks, Tom 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: 12/6/07 9:44 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Funeral and kids Kaleb and Regina are getting hit with some expenses now - three more plane tickets, and presents for three more under the tree in 2½ weeks -- plus the living expenses of raising three more kids. On Dec 6, 2007 9:12 PM, Dave H... [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yeah agree with what he said. :)The fate of these children has really been weighing heavy on me. You'll do it and look back on the pleasures of having had the opportunity to both share in their lives and help mold those lives. Dave H... -- From: wilton strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thank you, Kaleb. You and Regina are doing the right thing for the children. They need to be with family - someone who can really love them. It'll be hard at times, I'm sure, but you'll be blessed many times over. I can feel better about the children, now. Thank you. Wilton -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics. -Benjamin Disraeli and/or Mark Twain '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Funeral and kids
Good luck to you. It will be a challenge, a big one no doubt, but the satisfaction of providing a stable life for those children will outweigh the difficulties (though it will not seem like it). You might want to look into a name adjustment for the older one, aside from Homeland Security interest at the airport, it might attract more interest from those familiar with its origins. --R Subject: [MBZ] Funeral and kids http://bangornews.com/news/t/penquis.aspx?articleid=157399zoneid=184 We are also getting custody of the 3 kids. Oh boy how fun this will be. Regina was supposed to come home tomorrow but now the earliest will be the end of next week, maybe later. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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I have the very distinct feeling that you will find these children to be a blessing to your family. I strongly believe your family has made the right choice, good for you! :) Dave H... -- From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2007 6:53 PM To: Banned List [EMAIL PROTECTED]; mercedes Mailing List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] Funeral and kids http://bangornews.com/news/t/penquis.aspx?articleid=157399zoneid=184 We are also getting custody of the 3 kids. Oh boy how fun this will be. Regina was supposed to come home tomorrow but now the earliest will be the end of next week, maybe later. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 94 E420, 92 300SD, 92 300D, 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 81 380SLC, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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If I lived closer, I'd take you out for a meal. Bob R. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2007 4:54 PM To: Banned List; mercedes Mailing List Subject: [MBZ] Funeral and kids http://bangornews.com/news/t/penquis.aspx?articleid=157399zoneid=184 We are also getting custody of the 3 kids. Oh boy how fun this will be. Regina was supposed to come home tomorrow but now the earliest will be the end of next week, maybe later. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 94 E420, 92 300SD, 92 300D, 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 81 380SLC, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Funeral and kids
speaking of meals, I think we are going to have to do an OkieQ this year. Robert Rentfro wrote: If I lived closer, I'd take you out for a meal. Bob R. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2007 4:54 PM To: Banned List; mercedes Mailing List Subject: [MBZ] Funeral and kids http://bangornews.com/news/t/penquis.aspx?articleid=157399zoneid=184 We are also getting custody of the 3 kids. Oh boy how fun this will be. Regina was supposed to come home tomorrow but now the earliest will be the end of next week, maybe later. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 94 E420, 92 300SD, 92 300D, 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 81 380SLC, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Your turn? Shall we do even and odd years? On Dec 6, 2007 6:17 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: speaking of meals, I think we are going to have to do an OkieQ this year. -- LT Don http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ Proudly marching to the beat of a different kettle of fish. Make a small loan, Make a big difference - Kiva.org ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Oh I dont know. All I know is I will probably have an every other year deal instead of every year. I dont know how the RustyQ factors in on that either. Wonko the Sane wrote: Your turn? Shall we do even and odd years? On Dec 6, 2007 6:17 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: speaking of meals, I think we are going to have to do an OkieQ this year. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 94 E420, 92 300SD, 92 300D, 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 81 380SLC, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Yeah agree with what he said. :)The fate of these children has really been weighing heavy on me. You'll do it and look back on the pleasures of having had the opportunity to both share in their lives and help mold those lives. Dave H... -- From: wilton strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2007 9:34 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] Funeral and kids Thank you, Kaleb. You and Regina are doing the right thing for the children. They need to be with family - someone who can really love them. It'll be hard at times, I'm sure, but you'll be blessed many times over. I can feel better about the children, now. Thank you. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Funeral and kids
Kaleb and Regina are getting hit with some expenses now - three more plane tickets, and presents for three more under the tree in 2½ weeks -- plus the living expenses of raising three more kids. On Dec 6, 2007 9:12 PM, Dave H... [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yeah agree with what he said. :)The fate of these children has really been weighing heavy on me. You'll do it and look back on the pleasures of having had the opportunity to both share in their lives and help mold those lives. Dave H... -- From: wilton strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thank you, Kaleb. You and Regina are doing the right thing for the children. They need to be with family - someone who can really love them. It'll be hard at times, I'm sure, but you'll be blessed many times over. I can feel better about the children, now. Thank you. Wilton -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics. -Benjamin Disraeli and/or Mark Twain '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
