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Shaman says

People don’t trust Californians (with good reason) until they know that you aren’t a CUNT (Can’t Understand Normal Thinking) Commie.

I keep wearing a worn out old San Antonio Spurs t-shirt. I'm originally from SA. I don't think they knew I was moving from CA.Ceffer says

You're in Texas now. Just shoot them.

I haven't seen a single person carrying a gun since I've been back.

WookieMan says

So we're going 4/4 (I think), full finished basement, about 2,200-2,400sf above grade. I've mentioned I'll start a thread on that soon.

Excellent, as this in actually a housing blog. I think Patnetters would be interested in the build as you go along, like if you use PEX, LVP flooring, 2x6 exterior walls, poured foundation, and even stuff like you put in that pull chain toilet, or if the wife allows a urinal in the man cave. Also, since you mentioned taking over cooking duties, your kitchen choices should be included.

clambo says

Perhaps if you have very low income you owe no capital gains taxes, otherwise you will owe those when you sell a stock or mutual fund with a gain.
Last year I sold a fund T.Rowe Price New Asia, which I had owned since 1995 I think. I paid tax on the gains.

@clambo

The state of California will always get you, but there is no federal capital gains tax on stock capital gains below $40K per person per year, $80K for a married couple.

@Patrick, I guess I consider $40,000/year income in California "low income".

Peter Schiff's father, Irwin, was on a national crusade against paying federal income tax, basically on the grounds that they are un-Constitutional.

Irwin Schiff ended up dying in prison.

Good news, I got my income tax refund.

Bad news, my wife spent it all...she said she put it to good use :)

clambo says

Patrick, I guess I consider $40,000/year income in California "low income".

@clambo I think the official "low income" level in California is now $57K/year.

I know because I looked up getting a discount on the recently outrageous PGE bills. Also depends on number of people in the house.

Patrick says

clambo says

Patrick, I guess I consider $40,000/year income in California "low income".

clambo I think the official "low income" level in California is now $57K/year.

I know because I looked up getting a discount on the recently outrageous PGE bills. Also depends on number of people in the house.

how much are eggs back in CA?

its gone up s lot out here.