tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post372864962120751828..comments2024-01-11T18:39:50.665+00:00Comments on Painting With Shadows: That time of yearKim Ayreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02656677501116622953noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-57838878654439431642010-01-29T14:48:07.082+00:002010-01-29T14:48:07.082+00:00Cliques have always mystified me. I think I've...Cliques have always mystified me. I think I've finally figured them out after a lifetime of trying to understand them. I think it is a way for the people in the cliques to protect themselves from their own poor self image. In a clique they can falsly believe they are more important than they really are. Any clique I have ever entered I have found to be populated with individuals who I dont' like so it is a moot point whether or not they like me. People with genuine character don't need cliques to hide behind for fear of exposing their real ugliness.Ronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11161930319264523497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-7333790764478044382010-01-29T14:36:46.977+00:002010-01-29T14:36:46.977+00:00Thanks for your kind words Ron. I've always be...Thanks for your kind words Ron. I've always been on the outside looking in too. I neither desire nor really understand cliques.Kim Ayreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02656677501116622953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-37545286867362406802010-01-29T13:44:00.534+00:002010-01-29T13:44:00.534+00:00Kim,
You win first place with me. Of all the blo...Kim,<br /><br />You win first place with me. Of all the blogs I've read, yours is consistently the best. I wish I had 1/10th of your talent. <br /><br />Much success to you my friend.<br /><br />Ron<br /><br />P.S.<br />I don't belong in any cliques. I'm on the outside looking in.Ronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11161930319264523497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-71284815216292965282010-01-29T12:54:55.281+00:002010-01-29T12:54:55.281+00:00Emma - not usually to be honest. I've done a f...Emma - not usually to be honest. I've done a few in the past, but they were always getting passed onto the same people, so it ended up feeling like cliques were being built.<br /><br />So while it's lovely another blogger thought of me, I don't usually write blog posts about them and pass them onKim Ayreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02656677501116622953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-3906533954113526732010-01-29T10:34:39.144+00:002010-01-29T10:34:39.144+00:00Kim, thanks for your lovely comment about me recei...Kim, thanks for your lovely comment about me receiving the blog awards. Do you participate in blog awards?Mimi and Tillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01538674717041795218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-81061840865204038882010-01-25T18:29:01.262+00:002010-01-25T18:29:01.262+00:00Kim,
I have wealthy friends but they don't ge...Kim,<br /><br />I have wealthy friends but they don't get their portraits taken. I do but I'm not wealthy. I go to J. C. Penney instead. If you were here, I would definitely utilize your services. <br /><br />RonRonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11161930319264523497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-28656319796040644792010-01-25T18:14:00.169+00:002010-01-25T18:14:00.169+00:00Ron - if you have any wealthy friends who want to ...Ron - if you have any wealthy friends who want to part with big bucks to fly me over and photograph their portrait, that would help... :)Kim Ayreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02656677501116622953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-53942022878847806402010-01-25T17:19:27.120+00:002010-01-25T17:19:27.120+00:00We're gonna resolve this Kim. One way or toth...We're gonna resolve this Kim. One way or tother :)Ronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11161930319264523497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-89949379856045721182010-01-25T17:06:17.644+00:002010-01-25T17:06:17.644+00:00Ron - Miss Blue Sky's recommendation is, of co...Ron - Miss Blue Sky's recommendation is, of course, spot on. But there's the world of difference between knowing what to do and actually doing it...<br /><br />Allen - still ongoing...<br /><br />Michael - but I cannae abide haggis!<br /><br />Birdwatcher - oh dear - you have my sympathies!<br /><br />Tiffin - Well, strictly speaking, they could have been filed at any time since last April, it's just then end of January is the <i>latest</i> they can be submitted...<br /><br />Helen (and Ron) - unfortunately, having an accountant to reduce my tax bill is a non-starter. Having an accountant to help work out the losses would be great - but because of said losses, affording an accountant isn't an option...Kim Ayreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02656677501116622953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-24777212195079298182010-01-25T15:02:21.514+00:002010-01-25T15:02:21.514+00:00Kim,
Helen Mac's advice is excellent for your...Kim,<br /><br />Helen Mac's advice is excellent for your situation.....get an accountant. Obviously your financial situation is much trickier than mine (which is very simple) because of your home business and family. <br /><br />I think you will find in the long run the money you spend on employing an account is well worth the time and stress it saves for you. <br /><br />RonRonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11161930319264523497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-53424696466655137662010-01-25T11:53:35.795+00:002010-01-25T11:53:35.795+00:00I hope no one else has said this already, if so I ...I hope no one else has said this already, if so I apologise for not reading every comment.<br /><br />I used to be exactly the same but now my pain is about one tenth of yours. I employ an accountant. He charges about £125 and saves me more than that every year because he knows ALL the rules and how to submit it all online (he does this for me).<br /><br />He also knows how to translate my OK records into what the Revenue want in each box. And he does all the matching up of receipts and invoices, all the working out of allowances etc<br /><br />But best of all he saves me so much stress and time. I am indebted and in love with him every January. This year my tax bill is tiny. How does he do it?<br /><br />Honestly Kim, get an accoutant, it's a revelation and I bet you'll save money.Helen Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07012929527059944344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-17592447982718919022010-01-25T02:34:30.533+00:002010-01-25T02:34:30.533+00:00What an awful time of year for taxes! Ours are at...What an awful time of year for taxes! Ours are at the end of April. Everyone's brain is frozen in January. How can they expect you to do taxes with a frozen brain? Heartfelt sympathy.Tiffinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13778085151055551720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-89939590472850226162010-01-24T21:49:55.293+00:002010-01-24T21:49:55.293+00:00and I stupid boy have offered to do family and fri...and I stupid boy have offered to do family and friends returns for them. So of course they can leave it all to the last minute and then expect me to get it sorted. Next weekend will be fun filled. That is probably why Mrs BW has decided to go away and stay with friends. Oh joy.The Birdwatcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05682268406484192602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-76136921972239287172010-01-24T14:44:00.586+00:002010-01-24T14:44:00.586+00:00You could do a bit of celebrating for Rabbie Burns...You could do a bit of celebrating for Rabbie Burns on monday if you feel like you need something to celebrate. <br /><br />It is a great thing that we celebrate the life of a poet and not only warriors.michael greenwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03160209922644524231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-67046199291103525932010-01-24T11:03:45.346+00:002010-01-24T11:03:45.346+00:00I'll know exactly how you feel shortly as IRS ...I'll know exactly how you feel shortly as IRS tax time is right around the corner. Take heart yours will be done (is done?) soon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-14158751147497402542010-01-24T02:25:40.356+00:002010-01-24T02:25:40.356+00:00Kim,
You constantly amaze me. You have CFS and y...Kim,<br /><br />You constantly amaze me. You have CFS and yet answer all of your comments. I don't know how you do it. Kudos to you my friend.Ronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11161930319264523497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-64888248822761733742010-01-24T02:18:18.672+00:002010-01-24T02:18:18.672+00:00Kim,
Miss Blue Sky's recommendation is excell...Kim,<br /><br />Miss Blue Sky's recommendation is excellent. It is exactly what I do. Everything seperated into months makes preparing the taxes much less painful. Still painful mind you, but less so.Ronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11161930319264523497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-69102150472261048792010-01-24T02:16:31.495+00:002010-01-24T02:16:31.495+00:00Kim,
I did the first run through of my taxes toda...Kim,<br /><br />I did the first run through of my taxes today. Painful, irritating, and frustrating but done. Now to let them season for a while then take a fresh run through in a couple of weeks to see what I missed. Like you, I dread this time of year. A necessary evil for sure.<br /><br />RonRonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11161930319264523497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-82309677349994951192010-01-23T23:17:53.421+00:002010-01-23T23:17:53.421+00:00AngryParsnip - I rarely watch TV now so fortunatel...AngryParsnip - I rarely watch TV now so fortunately miss all the adverts for it<br /><br />Falak - I don't think we ever did income tax in maths lessons at school, although it would probably have been far more useful than quadratic equations...<br /><br />Thingy - :)<br /><br />Layla - you're hired!Kim Ayreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02656677501116622953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-70312564183643043572010-01-23T15:01:50.324+00:002010-01-23T15:01:50.324+00:00Hi Kim,
You should keep a folder with all your rec...Hi Kim,<br />You should keep a folder with all your receipts, monthly spreadsheets and bank statements in it and have different sections for each month. That's what I do for the playgroup.If I lived in Castle Douglas I'd volunteer to keep your books in order.<br />I don't think anyone likes January, it's hard to get back to normal after Christmas!Miss Blue Skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07407915940536750003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-10022119984847115152010-01-23T14:07:37.802+00:002010-01-23T14:07:37.802+00:00LOL.
I like my despair in one big mug.LOL.<br /><br />I like my despair in one big mug.Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00903678715925613725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-52846119566545358042010-01-23T12:45:19.914+00:002010-01-23T12:45:19.914+00:00I sympathize with you Kim even though I am just a ...I sympathize with you Kim even though I am just a jobless, young student dependent on her parents because that's how wonderfully written this post is. The only time I worried about taxes was when I had income tax as a lesson in Math.Falakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08321524864693512771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-35045750168760301642010-01-23T01:48:35.663+00:002010-01-23T01:48:35.663+00:00I love January !
I like the quiet after all the e...I love January ! <br />I like the quiet after all the excess of the holidays plus <br />I have a Birthday ! Yea !<br /><br />Having Taxes due end of January is quite awful though. <br />Mine are due in April. Taxes are bad anytime and we have 4 months of tax commercials to endure. Argh !angryparsniphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17236094827257446781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-23991997865570343642010-01-23T00:15:46.890+00:002010-01-23T00:15:46.890+00:00Carole - I knew you'd understand :)
Gillian -...Carole - I knew you'd understand :)<br /><br />Gillian - *nods*<br /><br />Mapstew - what? And they haven't sentenced you to 3 years of scorpians in your pants?<br /><br />Cannwin - you have lemming blood in you?<br /><br />Eryl - no one pays me either, but I have to prove that to the tax man...<br /><br />V - hmmm... quite possibly worse...<br /><br />St Jude - I suspected I might not be alone with this...<br /><br />Thingy - maybe when you're lying on the floor in pain, that's the best time to kick you...<br /><br />Scotsman - I've been self employed for 12 years. However, I'm pretty certain that in this time I have become completely unemployable, so I just have to live in hope that one day I'll earn enough money to pay someone else to do it for me<br /><br />Chocolatesa - that solution requires money, which is not a strong point in this house...<br /><br />Pat - I'd double check on that one - they don't send us a form now either - they expect us to do it online<br /><br />Helen - the only flaw in that argument is if I could afford the flights to Oz, I could probably afford an accountant to do the tax returns for me...<br /><br />Hope - but did you invite me to your birthday?<br /><br />Savannah - has there ever been a year we didn't?<br /><br />Midnitefyrfly - thank you - ((hugs)) back :)<br /><br />Ron - and procrastination. It's part of the human condition<br /><br />Cheri - welcome to my ramblings and thank you for your warm words :)<br /><br />Katie - Clearly I need to spend summer in Scotland and summer in Australia<br /><br />Mary - as you spend more time not in the Uk than here, do you have to pay them in the UK?<br /><br />Barbara - where do I sign up?<br /><br />Ron - you wouldn't if I was your accountant...<br /><br />Asmita - and a happy new year to you too!<br /><br />Charlie - if you get your tax submitted by April 15th, then I know you'll survive another year as there's no way you'll go through all that hassle only to croak 2 days later...<br /><br />Suz - we actually start worrying about it back in September but keep pushing it away until the screams can no longer be contained...Kim Ayreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02656677501116622953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-18920653077131667502010-01-22T19:16:45.647+00:002010-01-22T19:16:45.647+00:00Well, I work for an accountant. We are on the rece...Well, I work for an accountant. We are on the receiving end of frantic people who can't find their receipts or all the information they need to file their tax returns.<br /><br />At least your time is short, life ripping off a bandage quickly. We have 41/2 months and that is like peeling the bandage back verrry slowly.<br /><br />I sympathize and wish you luck for the next week!Suzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16413569730392966229noreply@blogger.com