Re: death, taxes wives (was scale autos)

2002-10-25 Thread Mike Chaney
Not entirely on topic, but this correspondence reminded me of the man who, having retired from a demanding job, decided that he was going to build a model traction engine. He set up well equipped workshop and declared that, to make the job easier, he would start by making tools and attachments

Re: death, taxes wives (was scale autos)

2002-10-25 Thread cgprod
, 2002 6:00 AM Subject: Re: death, taxes wives (was scale autos) Not entirely on topic, but this correspondence reminded me of the man who, having retired from a demanding job, decided that he was going to build a model traction engine. He set up well equipped workshop and declared

death, taxes wives (was scale autos)

2002-10-25 Thread Harry Wade
At 11:00 AM 10/25/02 +0100, you wrote: Not entirely on topic, but this correspondence reminded me of the man who, . . . . . and then build some special fixtures and jigs When he died, his friends found a workshop full of odd shaped pieces I have an almost identical experience. A

Re: death, taxes wives (was scale autos)

2002-10-25 Thread WaltSwartz
1. But he had FUN building the boxes and shelves! That's the real goal if you stop, step back, look around and smell the flowers...if it don't smell like flowers, maybe that person has an allergy and likes another smell. 2. An awfull lot of effort goes into building the elevated track

Re: death, taxes wives (was scale autos)

2002-10-25 Thread Keith Taylor
- Original Message - From: Harry Wade [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have an almost identical experience. ... Although beyond retirement age he died unexpectedly, before producing the first chip on a model project. Harry, That actually happens quite a lot! But once again, if he was

Re: death, taxes wives (was scale autos)

2002-10-25 Thread Keith Taylor
3. Unless there is a major change, all worldly goods will be donated to charity with the proviso that Mr. Lunkenheimer cared for. Keep your steam up! Walt Lunk Walt, I'm sure any number of folks would be happy to take your rail stuff. But you can rest assured that if no one else does, My wife

Re: death, taxes wives (was scale autos)

2002-10-25 Thread Trent Dowler
Hello Everyone, My wife, kids and family have no idea *what* some of the items in my workshop are, much less how much they're worth. A couple of years back while upgrading my insurance, my agent suggested that I take pictures and/or video of my stuff. I emphasized on items that I had the

Re: death, taxes wives (was scale autos)

2002-10-25 Thread Geoff Spenceley
Keith, Harry et al, Well, If I were to die tomorrow, no one could say I didn't wear out, ruin, bust up and destroy a lot of locos!!. No neat cases, no machine shop, just a hobby room (spare bedroom) of which our cat allows me a small portion to use. Piped in compressed air while I

Re: death, taxes wives (was scale autos)

2002-10-25 Thread WaltSwartz
Keith, The Barber's chair reminded me of an incident at my shop. One of my customers had a dental supply business, took in trade-ins on new items, etc. Somewhere in my readings about unrelated subjects and trivia, I learned that a Dentist chair was supposedly the first chair to be designed

Re: death, taxes wives (was scale autos)

2002-10-24 Thread Harry Wade
At 02:20 PM 10/24/02 -0400, you wrote: However, when they die, if they want their wife to realize a realistic return on their investment, Keith, The questions here would be was it bought as an investment to begin with, and then was it a smart way to invest? If the answer to either of

Re: death, taxes wives (was scale autos)

2002-10-24 Thread Clint D
of sslivesteam [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, October 24, 2002 10:11 AM Subject: death, taxes wives (was scale autos) What happens to my toys after I'm gone is something I have been wondering about. I was thinking I should go through all my stuff, and make a list of what it's worth, and who

Re: death, taxes wives (was scale autos)

2002-10-24 Thread Harry Wade
At 11:11 AM 10/24/02 -0400, you wrote: What happens to my toys after I'm gone is something I have been wondering about. I was thinking I should go through all my stuff, and make a list of what it's worth, and who should be contacted about disposing of it. Otherwise, my wife would have no idea

death, taxes wives (was scale autos)

2002-10-24 Thread nearhood
What happens to my toys after I'm gone is something I have been wondering about. I was thinking I should go through all my stuff, and make a list of what it's worth, and who should be contacted about disposing of it. Otherwise, my wife would have no idea what to do, or what it is worth. Have

Re: death, taxes wives (was scale autos)

2002-10-24 Thread Keith Taylor
- Original Message - From: Gary [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have helped a couple people make plans ahead of time about who to contact. Gary and list, The number one thing to do, even before checking into possible auction companies for the very valuable collectible items, is to make sure your

Re: death, taxes wives (was scale autos)

2002-10-24 Thread Gary
thing, is to enjoy what you do decide to purchase. - Original Message - From: Harry Wade To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Sent: Thursday, October 24, 2002 8:44 AM Subject: Re: death, taxes wives (was scale autos) At 11:11 AM 10/24/02 -0400, you wrote: What happens to my toys after I'm

Re: death, taxes wives (was scale autos)

2002-10-24 Thread Gary
. If you make the list, your mate won't have to pay someone else to make the list. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Sent: Thursday, October 24, 2002 8:11 AM Subject: death, taxes wives (was scale autos) What happens to my toys after I'm gone

Re: death, taxes wives (was scale autos)

2002-10-24 Thread Keith Taylor
- Original Message - From: Harry Wade [EMAIL PROTECTED] However, when they die, if they want their wife to realize a realistic return on their investment, Keith, The questions here would be was it bought as an investment to begin with, and then was it a smart way to invest?

Re: death, taxes wives (was scale autos)

2002-10-24 Thread Clint D
] Sent: Thursday, October 24, 2002 5:55 PM Subject: Re: death, taxes wives (was scale autos) - Original Message - From: Harry Wade [EMAIL PROTECTED] However, when they die, if they want their wife to realize a realistic return on their investment, Keith, The questions