How to Avoid an Inheritance Battle

Here is a link to an article recommended by NARFE.

We've all read about huge family fortunes squandered in legal battles between siblings after the patriarch or matriarch dies. While most of us wouldn't make national headlines regarding our estate-planning matters, the pain and destruction of inheritance feuds can be minimized, if not totally avoided. Interestingly, most of these fights aren't about money. More


The answer to the last trivia question is On Blueberry Hill.  Now try this one: It's a little harder.

5. Before Robin Williams, Peter Pan was played by...
    A.. Clark Gable
    B. Mary Martin
    C. Doris Day
    D. Errol Flynn
    E. Sally Fields
    F. Jim Carey
    G. Jay Leno

A Little Dab'll Do Ya.....

This was, of course, part of the Brylcream ad.

Here is the next memory test question:

4. I found my thrill...

    A. In Blueberry muffins
    B. With my man, Bill
    C. Down at the mill
    D. Over the windowsill
    E. With thyme and dill
    F. Too late to enjoy
    G. On Blueberry Hill

Great weather today in our part of the country! Our thoughts go out to all those who are having difficulties on the East Coast.

More Memory Test Questions

Joe Namath was, of course, the quarterback who appeared on television wearing women's stockings.

IEAFCS Board Meeting set for this week has to be re-scheduled. The JCEP meeting will be October 21st in the Macon County Extension Office in Decatur. More details later.

Here is the next memory test question:

3. Brylcream.
    A. Smear it on
    B. You'll smell great
    C. Tame that cowlick
    D. Grease ball heaven
    E. It's a dream
    F. We're your team
    G. A little dab'll do ya

President 2012

Martha Speir forwarded this--hope you enjoy it! We will get back to the memory test next time.

PRESIDENT IN 2012
Here we are, already discussing the future President of the United States , beginning with the Year 2012.

For those of you who would like THE VERY BEST choice for President, we have a solution: It is probably time we have a woman as President. One choice is a very special lady who has just about every answer to assist in helping us to solve our problems.

PLEASE give this a thought when you have a moment:  MAXINE FOR PRESIDENT!

Very eloquently put.............don't you think?

Maxine on "Driver Safety" "I can't use the cell phone in the car. I have to keep my hands free for making gestures.".......

Maxine on "Lawn Care" "The key to a nice-looking lawn is a good mower. I recommend one who is muscular and shirtless."

Maxine on "The Perfect Man" "All I'm looking for is a guy who'll do what I want, when I want, for as long as I want, and then go away. Or wait nearby, like a Dust Buster, charged up and ready when needed.."

Maxine on "Technology Revolution" "My idea of rebooting is kicking somebody in the butt twice."

Maxine on "Aging" "Take every birthday with a grain of salt. This works much better if the salt accompanies a Margarita."

"I'm telling you .... she's the perfect candidate." Here are some additional quotes.

"The only two things we do with greater frequency in middle age are urinate and attend funerals ."

"The trouble with bucket seats is that not everybody has the same size bucket."

"To err is human; to forgive, highly unlikely."

"Do you realize that in about forty years, we'll have millions of old ladies running around with tattoos and pierced navels?" (Now that's scary!)

"Money can't buy happiness--but somehow it's more comfortable to cry in a Porsche than a Kia."

"After a certain age, if you don't wake up aching somewhere...you may be dead."

"Under no circumstances should you take a sleeping pill and a laxative on the same night." 

Grandparents Bailing Out Their Grandchildren

Two in three grandparents gave money to their grandchildren in the past five years. Most gave less than $5,000. But the median amount given was $3,000; the average, $8,661. So we’re talking about more than a juiced birthday card. Much of the giving was for education (26%) and major life events (21%).

Read more: http://moneyland.time.com/2011/08/09/too-old-to-fail-grandma-rescues-the-grandchildren/#ixzz1VLhSTtpJ

This is an enlightening article. More signs that times are tough.

Answer to question # 11: Bob Dylan once advised us, "Don't trust anyone over 30."

Here is the next memory quiz question.

12. NFL quarterback who appeared in a television commercial wearing women's stockings...

    A. Troy Aikman
    B. Kenny Stabler
    C. Joe Namath
    D. Roger Stauback
    E. Joe Montana
    F. Steve Young
    G. John Elway

Central Illinois Retiree Celebration

The Extension Retirement get-together for central Illinois is set for Springfield on August 25th. It is at 11:00 a.m. at the Golden Corral--1028 Le June St. That is on 6th Street and Business 55. Phone number is 217-585-6830. Contact Larry Casey for information at casey.larry.jane@gmail.com.

Answer to the last memory quiz question was Oh My! This is one I certainly do not remember.

Here is the next question:

1. Bob Dylan advised us never to trust anyone..

    A. Over 40
    B. Wearing a uniform
    C. Carrying a briefcase
    D. Over 30
    E. You don't know
    F. Who says, 'Trust me'
    G. Who eats tofu

Outlook Web App

If you are still using your University of Illinois e-mail account, note that there are some changes that need to be made. They are moving us from Cites Express Mail to Exchange 2010. Just in case you haven't looked at your e-mail for a few days, you need to check it. There is a period of time when the accounts have to be transferred.

The good news is that you won't lose any of your Express Mail, and that this new  "Outlook Web App" doesn't time out as quickly as Express mail did. In fact, the person I talked to today said that if you check the box that you are using a private computer, it will stay open for 8 hours or so. It seems to be a bit faster too. Cites Express Mail was really slow on my computer!  Good luck with the new "app".

The answer to the last quiz question was, of course, It's Howdy Doody Time. Here is the next memory teaser.

0. Lions and tigers and bears..
    A. Yikes
    B. Oh no
    C. Gee whiz
    D. I'm scared
    E. Oh my
    F. Help! Help!
    G. Let's run

Truth, Justice, and The American Way

That is, of course, the answer to the last memory test question.

Here is the next one.

9. Hey kids!  What time is it?

    A. It's time for Yogi Bear
    B. It's time to do your homework
    C. It's Howdy Doody Time
    D. It's Time for Romper Room
    E. It's bedtime
    F. The Mighty Mouse Hour
    G. Scoopy Doo Time

I am also attaching a message from NARFE about Federal Retiree benefits.

Debt Deal Spares Fed Pay, Benefits – for Now:  Thanks in part to the efforts of NARFE members, the debt limit compromise (Public Law 112-25) passed by Congress and signed into law by the President does not make any reductions in the retirement, pay or health benefits of federal employees and annuitants.  Spending caps in the law, however, could affect active federal employee job security because agency budgets may be impacted.  But the overall threat has NOT disappeared: Federal civilian retirement and health benefits continue to be vulnerable because the new law creates a bipartisan “Super Committee” of Congress with a mandate to cut spending by an additional $1.5 trillion before the end of this year. 

NARFE President Joe Beaudoin said: “Federal employees and annuitants have been given a reprieve in the debt-limit deal.  This, in large part, is due to the success of NARFE’s advocacy and communications campaign, ‘Protect America’s Heartbeat.’ “NARFE members made some 25,000 phone calls and sent over 215,000 e-mail messages to their legislators.  These contacts, along with the face-to-face meetings they conducted with lawmakers and letters to the editor they submitted to their local newspapers, were key to this victory.” 

An Enjoyable Day!

Twenty one IEAFCS Life Members and friends gathered at Mariah's Restaurant in Springfield today to reminisce and share current activities. It was a very enjoyable time, and the Life Member Committee is very glad so many were able to be there.

Those who attended were Martha Winter, Joy Richey, Bev Combs, Jananne Finck, Cammy Seguin, Johanna Bruns, Diane Duewer, Susan Taylor, Carol Schlitt, Ruby Lingle, Mary Ann Fugate, Barb Farner, Kathy Harris, Carmen Walgrave, Paula Robinson, Joan Blaser, Diane Ryals, Shirley Camp, Janet Burnett, Amy Griswold, and Marjorie LaFont. 

Thanks to Mariah's Restaurant for being so helpful in accommodating our group. Watch for more details shared by those who attended in future blog posts.

The answer to memory test question #7 was  Liar, Liar--Pants on Fire. Here is question #8.

8. Meanwhile, back in Metropolis, Superman fights a never ending battle for truth, justice and...

    A. Wheaties
    B. Lois Lane
    C. TV ratings
    D. World peace
    E. Red tights
    F.. The American way
    G. News headlines