My New '68 Camaro Z/28 Butternut Yellow

[dannystarr]

Joe,
Thanx much, I will look into it.. D

[dannystarr]

Things not starting out to good for 2016. Found my 85 year old Father on his back yesterday in his bedroom with a broken hip and a shattered shoulder! Just laying there all calm. Didn't call for help, nothing. I heard him talking to himself so I opened the door and there he was. Left leg shorter than the other and his foot laying to the side. And his shoulder triple in size.
  It's just getting to be too much now. I can't keep up. I am paying ALL my medical and his medical insurance. I now have to pay the property taxes. All my regular life bills like we all do, and on and on. He went from $225,000 to $600 as of this week. Ya can't get any help in this country until you sell all your property and are JUST ready to live in your car... THEN when you are desolate, they step in with some help. I did some calculations if we sell 1/2 the property, the caregiving could go on for about 3 or 4 more years. That would be the beginning of the end of our inheritance. But that's just the way it goes. I am on about 30 weekends a year, and my sister takes the rest. Caregiver during the week.
So I could go on and on, we all could.. With that said.. It is starting to look like Raquel may have to go on eBay. We actually have a couple standing offers. I am starting to think that's the only way. If we sell her then we could use that money to at least catch-up. I can't keep relying on and borrowing from my girlfriend, it's not fare to her. She doesn't wanna sell, but I just don't know what else to do. Too bad.. I already lost the '69 Z/28 3 or 4 years ago. Now might have to let the '68 go. Sorry, not really car/Camaro related .. I am just sick about it...

2016 yay!  Danny

[BULLITT65]

Hang in there Danny...
We're all praying for you and your situation. Take a breath and talk everything out, I am sure you will come up with the right solution. They made a ton of first gen Camaros, only made one of your Dad..

God bless brother

[dale_z28]

Danny, I don't know you other than being a fellow Camaro enthusiast (which is good enough reason for me!), but having lost both of my parents in the last 10 years, I've got time now to pray for yours! I don't have any amazing words of encouragement other than keep on plugging away. God bless you and your family!

[Vince]

I don't know if this will help any or not Danny, but I wanted to let you know about it.  Maybe you have already looked into it.  California has a program called Medi-Cal and branched off of it one called In-Home Supportive Services, commonly referred to as IHSS.  A person age 65 or older if found eligible for the program can receive services in the home to help with activities of daily living where a person of their choosing can be paid as their caregiver.  To be eligible a single person cannot have resources such as bank accounts, stock, bonds, any liquid resource in excess of $2,000.  Real property that is used as a home is exempt, one vehicle is exempt, irrevocable burial plans and a plot are exempt, life insurance can be exempt depending on the type and if any cash surrender value.  You would apply for this program thru your local county social services dept.  I worked for 31 years as an eligibility worker for these programs and retired 9 years ago now.  So please keep in mind that what I have mentioned above may no longer be correct as the regulations change all the time.  I hope all the best for you and your dad and my prayers will be with you both.

[69Z28-RS]

One of the great things about this forum is the way the members attempt to help one another, whether it's about Camaros or not...    *applauding* for Vince in this regards...

[BillOhio]

after a while we get a bond more than the love of this car. big thumbs up and good luck Danny

[dannystarr]

Well Guys and Gals it is with DEEP DEEP sorrow that I say these words... BUT... My Father Died in the hospital. 12:15am on Sunday. I am devastated!! My sister is beside herself to say the least. He was 85 and a veteran. He was a medic in the Korean War Conflict. Choked on his own saliva. Should not have died like that, it's not right. Had a DNR wrist band, so...   My mom died 11 years ago and he was desperate to be with her. Now it's done, and I feel like an orphan.
I have been out of touch here and assume I will be for quite some time while this all gets worked out.
It looks as though the car is sold pending some paper work and final payment. We will see what happens. Didn't get a chance to list it online, as a friend wants it. I/we need the money desperately., but I gotta say, I hope the deal falls through, or is it thru? I can't think straight, MAJOR headache for days. Up all night working on the obit for Fridays deadline. I gotta go.. See ya all soon, hopefully... DS

[HawkX66]

I'm sorry to hear that Danny. Don't make any permanent decisions until your head clears. My condolences.

[Kelley W King]

If they are are a friend they should give you time to think. Sincere regrets.

[Vince]

Sorry to hear about this, Danny.  My thoughts and prayers will be with you. 

[cook_dw]

My condolences Danny..  And I agree with Sgt & Kelley.. 

[BULLITT65]

Sorry to hear about your dad Danny. Treasure the times you had with him. If the person interested in your Camaro is a friend, and know how much the car means to you, they should be glad to hear you want to keep it.

[68camaroz28]

Prayers be with you and family Danny.

[firstgenaddict]

Prayers Danny, I will reiterate what was stated... making a major decision is best left for calm times, however you have done much of the discovery and road worthiness maint... maybe it's time for the next one???