Well it's now Tuesday morning here in Regina Sask. I wonder how much rain will come today. ANd this is a province where it never rains.. I guess the folks in southwestern Saskatchewan have had more than their share of rains.
This past Saturday did a quick trip to Saskatoon to pick up my son-in-law at the hospital and bring him back home. Ride was uneventful.
However he had to spend a night at the hospital to ensure some broken stitches did not mean he would continue to lose lots of blood. He's home now taking it easy.
Looking forward to continuing to cheer on my grandchildren in their various activities.
Beginning to start up my income tax preparation service in my new location. Will get more active as time goes on.
Also yesterday started search for part time work. Had a wonderful insightful interview with a recruiter yesterday. She made several serious changes to my existing resume to reflect 21st century human resource attitudes. I hope these changes will make my job search somewhat easier.
Showing posts with label income tax preparation. Show all posts
Showing posts with label income tax preparation. Show all posts
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Day One of Our Journey
It's about a quarter after 9 in the morning. We have 4 people here to load our stuff in a huge moving truck.. told that the truck when full may have up to 9 loads.
Lead driver wants us to think about earlier delivery at destination than originally planned... unsure if we will agree to that....
It's cloudy today in Ottawa. It's the end of a 7 1/2 year residency in the National Capital Area. What an exciting time to spend in this area. In 7 1/2 years so much of my life has changed. Things occurred here and in Saskatchewan that have profoundly affected my life and that of those closest to me.
We lost a daughter during our stay. Our grandsons quadrupled in number.
I began to know what health challenges can arise all of a sudden. One can appreciate the marvels of PUBLIC health care in Canada when one needs to use it. Beginning in 2003 I was diagnosed with a series of 'aging' conditions... but decided very early to not be upset about them....after all there really is no point in being upset at things you cannot change.
I 'changed' in the 7 1/2 years. Had some unique relationships which I will never forget. Befriended a young woman (now deceased) who had multiple complex issues but never lost her sunny disposition.
I was an active volunteer 'visiting' with folks with various 'challenges' in their lives. Always a challenge in these situations between wanting to 'change the world' and 'accepting things as they are'...sometimes got 'into trouble' being too much of a 'advocate' but usually was welcomed into these situations and life situations.
What started out as a temporary job 7 years ago led to the creation of an income tax preparation business which has now operated for 7 years and provides service to over 300 folks. This business will continue in Saskatchewan.
In a few hours we begin the journey... stay tuned for periodic /regular progress updates.
Lead driver wants us to think about earlier delivery at destination than originally planned... unsure if we will agree to that....
It's cloudy today in Ottawa. It's the end of a 7 1/2 year residency in the National Capital Area. What an exciting time to spend in this area. In 7 1/2 years so much of my life has changed. Things occurred here and in Saskatchewan that have profoundly affected my life and that of those closest to me.
We lost a daughter during our stay. Our grandsons quadrupled in number.
I began to know what health challenges can arise all of a sudden. One can appreciate the marvels of PUBLIC health care in Canada when one needs to use it. Beginning in 2003 I was diagnosed with a series of 'aging' conditions... but decided very early to not be upset about them....after all there really is no point in being upset at things you cannot change.
I 'changed' in the 7 1/2 years. Had some unique relationships which I will never forget. Befriended a young woman (now deceased) who had multiple complex issues but never lost her sunny disposition.
I was an active volunteer 'visiting' with folks with various 'challenges' in their lives. Always a challenge in these situations between wanting to 'change the world' and 'accepting things as they are'...sometimes got 'into trouble' being too much of a 'advocate' but usually was welcomed into these situations and life situations.
What started out as a temporary job 7 years ago led to the creation of an income tax preparation business which has now operated for 7 years and provides service to over 300 folks. This business will continue in Saskatchewan.
In a few hours we begin the journey... stay tuned for periodic /regular progress updates.
Friday, May 14, 2010
Varia
Well still working on tax returns.. not nearly as hectic as during tax season but still few to do...why do some clients wait until after tax season...many do so willingly so it's less hectic; others do so as they don't owe money; and others.. well just procrastinate ((:-)). But my clients are the 'lifeblood' of my business so who am I to complain ((:-)).
Spent a week in Saskatchewan a few days ago. Saw our family. Grandsons are growing...newest one (4 months old) contributed to 2 sleepless nights for my wife and me. But he's loads of fun...
Glad our federal politicians came to an agreement on document disclosure. Gee they CAN work together when they want to...but only because no one of them wants an election...which is becoming long overdue in my view....
Speaking of not wanting something I see most MP's don't want Auditor General reviewing their expenses.. have they something to hide.....
As many of you know we are returning to Saskatchewan next month.. tomorrow we get to say 'best wishes' to lots of friends and customers....
Spent a week in Saskatchewan a few days ago. Saw our family. Grandsons are growing...newest one (4 months old) contributed to 2 sleepless nights for my wife and me. But he's loads of fun...
Glad our federal politicians came to an agreement on document disclosure. Gee they CAN work together when they want to...but only because no one of them wants an election...which is becoming long overdue in my view....
Speaking of not wanting something I see most MP's don't want Auditor General reviewing their expenses.. have they something to hide.....
As many of you know we are returning to Saskatchewan next month.. tomorrow we get to say 'best wishes' to lots of friends and customers....
Monday, May 3, 2010
winding down and going forward
Slowly but surely unwinding from income tax season... lots of loose ends to clean up ..but easily manageable in next little while.
Pleasant job in days ahead.. get to visit our daughter and grandsons in Saskatchewan.. always an important part of one's life. Family is important.
Some readers here may know we are relocating from current residence in Canada's capital back to Saskatchewan to be closer to family. We've heard of lots of people moving to be closer to children and grandchildren. Never really thought we would be doing same.. but so is life.
Have advised income tax clients this is 'in the works'.. hope to retain most of them next year - the wonders of email/scan/fax/PDF makes life so much more convenien these days.
Pleasant job in days ahead.. get to visit our daughter and grandsons in Saskatchewan.. always an important part of one's life. Family is important.
Some readers here may know we are relocating from current residence in Canada's capital back to Saskatchewan to be closer to family. We've heard of lots of people moving to be closer to children and grandchildren. Never really thought we would be doing same.. but so is life.
Have advised income tax clients this is 'in the works'.. hope to retain most of them next year - the wonders of email/scan/fax/PDF makes life so much more convenien these days.
Saturday, May 1, 2010
It's Over (Sort of)
April 30, 2010 has come and gone. Glad that the high intensity workload of income tax preparation season has completed. Still have a number of files to clean up or should I say clear up. Once again the 300+ folks have shown wonderful support for my income tax preparation business.
But in this world and this life things keep moving along...just three days to wind stuff up (at least partly wind stuff up) from tax season and then off to another 'adventure' in our lives. More to come later
But in this world and this life things keep moving along...just three days to wind stuff up (at least partly wind stuff up) from tax season and then off to another 'adventure' in our lives. More to come later
Monday, April 5, 2010
As the Season Unfolds
Preoccupied with income tax preparation activities the last week (which is why I have quiet here and likely will be the next few weeks). Pace of work seems similar to previous years despite mobility challenges...the ankle stuff. It is also progressing nicely.
Physiotherapist has suggeseted I may be driving again in a week or so. It won't come soon enough.
Having a wide variety of clients means a wide variety of situations...learning new things every day in this business.
Many many clients quite understanding of plans to relocate business later on this year.
Physiotherapist has suggeseted I may be driving again in a week or so. It won't come soon enough.
Having a wide variety of clients means a wide variety of situations...learning new things every day in this business.
Many many clients quite understanding of plans to relocate business later on this year.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Musing Today
It's been a few days...mixing it up with three things in my life... first is preparation of income tax returns...lots of work to do even if I am less 'ambulatory' than usual. So many of my clients are quite accommodating in bringing their tax papers to me.
Unsure if I am progessing as fast as I could but seem to be turing around a lot of customer returns.
The other thing in my life is beginning to disengage from various voluntary activities in the Ottawa area. As we approach a major relocation in June, this will become an increasing part of my days. We've been in Ottawa a little over 7 years but have established so many relationships. (We are considering seriously a going away social to say 'good bye' to many of our good friends).
And there is the ankle.. oh the ankle.. still avoiding putting any weight on it... see surgeon next Monday ... I hope things will change but am unsure.
Unsure if I am progessing as fast as I could but seem to be turing around a lot of customer returns.
The other thing in my life is beginning to disengage from various voluntary activities in the Ottawa area. As we approach a major relocation in June, this will become an increasing part of my days. We've been in Ottawa a little over 7 years but have established so many relationships. (We are considering seriously a going away social to say 'good bye' to many of our good friends).
And there is the ankle.. oh the ankle.. still avoiding putting any weight on it... see surgeon next Monday ... I hope things will change but am unsure.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Mid week Musings
Getting used to air cast on my ankle...nice to be able to take it off once in a while. Also a friend of our is to loan us a bench to let me sit in the tub and have a proper bath/shower which I have been unable to do so far...sponge baths just aren't the same ((:-))
Tax preparation season is well under way. The ankle is presenting some challenges but we seem to be coping. My caregiver/life partner/wife is so accommodating in driving me around.
Awaiting with 'baited breath' the resumption of our federal Parliament. Somehow I have this 'feeling' we will quickly see real attempts at interparty co-operation (oh how naive can I be at sometimes), or a return of hyperpartisan politics. If the latter occurs, my only consistent and continuing reaction will be... bring the election on!!
Tax preparation season is well under way. The ankle is presenting some challenges but we seem to be coping. My caregiver/life partner/wife is so accommodating in driving me around.
Awaiting with 'baited breath' the resumption of our federal Parliament. Somehow I have this 'feeling' we will quickly see real attempts at interparty co-operation (oh how naive can I be at sometimes), or a return of hyperpartisan politics. If the latter occurs, my only consistent and continuing reaction will be... bring the election on!!
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