DR Jeanne, I'm assuming your surgery is outpatient, and that you plan to lay low next week?
Nice artwork, John G.Singdaw noticed the Raisin Bran. I noticed the framer's colorful shoes.
Speaking of tax preparers...The week before last I phoned the guy I've been using, Dennis, to ask a couple questions that I could not finish my end of things without. He answered them, then told me to call or email for an appointment when I had everything ready. Tuesday of last week I did so and left a message. No word from him. Last Monday I emailed, suggested that I just drop the papers off at his office and when would someone be there. Still no word. By yesterday I figured he either was deliberately avoiding me or was deeply buried -- neither was good news.Yesterday I looked for someone else and found a preparer with EXCELLENT reviews. He actually answered the phone and said he could do my return quite soon. He's more expensive and it's further to drive, but I'd like a second opinion on ways to reduce my taxes. I have an appointment with him tomorrow.
On Tuesday the nurse at my surgeon's office told me he was submitting my Rx orders that day. I hadn't heard from the pharmacy so I phoned them this morning. They have the orders, but apparently hadn't done anything with them. One of them is a special item and takes an extra day to obtain. I'm waiting to hear whether it'll be ready for pick-up tomorrow. The surgery is on Monday and the pharmacy is closed all weekend. I don't like this last-minute drama.
Quote from: Jeanne on March 10, 2022, 04:02:13 PMSpeaking of tax preparers...The week before last I phoned the guy I've been using, Dennis, to ask a couple questions that I could not finish my end of things without. He answered them, then told me to call or email for an appointment when I had everything ready. Tuesday of last week I did so and left a message. No word from him. Last Monday I emailed, suggested that I just drop the papers off at his office and when would someone be there. Still no word. By yesterday I figured he either was deliberately avoiding me or was deeply buried -- neither was good news.Yesterday I looked for someone else and found a preparer with EXCELLENT reviews. He actually answered the phone and said he could do my return quite soon. He's more expensive and it's further to drive, but I'd like a second opinion on ways to reduce my taxes. I have an appointment with him tomorrow.I hope you are very pleased with him, and the results.
Quote from: Jeanne on March 10, 2022, 04:08:18 PMOn Tuesday the nurse at my surgeon's office told me he was submitting my Rx orders that day. I hadn't heard from the pharmacy so I phoned them this morning. They have the orders, but apparently hadn't done anything with them. One of them is a special item and takes an extra day to obtain. I'm waiting to hear whether it'll be ready for pick-up tomorrow. The surgery is on Monday and the pharmacy is closed all weekend. I don't like this last-minute drama. And you tried so hard to avoid it.
Last night I watched THE BAY on Britbox. It's a Britbox original, but not a new show. It was quite good. I don't know why I wasn't interested in it sooner, but sometimes the ads just don't grab me. They're often misleading.
Quote from: Jane on March 10, 2022, 04:16:32 PMQuote from: Jeanne on March 10, 2022, 04:02:13 PMSpeaking of tax preparers...The week before last I phoned the guy I've been using, Dennis, to ask a couple questions that I could not finish my end of things without. He answered them, then told me to call or email for an appointment when I had everything ready. Tuesday of last week I did so and left a message. No word from him. Last Monday I emailed, suggested that I just drop the papers off at his office and when would someone be there. Still no word. By yesterday I figured he either was deliberately avoiding me or was deeply buried -- neither was good news.Yesterday I looked for someone else and found a preparer with EXCELLENT reviews. He actually answered the phone and said he could do my return quite soon. He's more expensive and it's further to drive, but I'd like a second opinion on ways to reduce my taxes. I have an appointment with him tomorrow.I hope you are very pleased with him, and the results.Thanks, Jane. I don't think the current tax laws allow much negotiation -- not for me, at least. But I'd like to hear that -- or not -- from someone who knows.
Second opinions on things of import sounds like a good idea in general.
Quote from: Jane on March 10, 2022, 04:17:23 PMQuote from: Jeanne on March 10, 2022, 04:08:18 PMOn Tuesday the nurse at my surgeon's office told me he was submitting my Rx orders that day. I hadn't heard from the pharmacy so I phoned them this morning. They have the orders, but apparently hadn't done anything with them. One of them is a special item and takes an extra day to obtain. I'm waiting to hear whether it'll be ready for pick-up tomorrow. The surgery is on Monday and the pharmacy is closed all weekend. I don't like this last-minute drama. And you tried so hard to avoid it.Exactly. When I had my cataract surgery several years ago it took TWO WEEKS to fill 3 prescriptions. No end of fumbles. This pharmacy does not seem to be overworked or understaffed and generally gives good customer service.
Oh - just saw your post. I still am doing my exercises. My speaking voice for phone work has improved about 85%. My singing voice not nearly as much, although there is some improvement there, as well.
