Farewell to a Friend

[dandave]

I hate saying goodbye. It's always sad. I had a few more days before it was inevitable, but I decided to just get it over with today.
I opened up my purse and withdrew the checkbook. Next to go was check number 798. Poor, poor 798. Would all those digits actually fit into that little box? They did.
It was difficult, however, getting that dollar amount written out in long hand. If I had to write "continued on reverse" here and proceed with the long hand on the backside, would they accept it? Whew! I managed to get the whole number written out on the front side, but it was a tight squeeze.
I inserted my little coupon for payment along with 798 into the envelope so kindly provided by the lady at H&R Block. My mouth was dry, but I somehow managed to lick the envelope enough to get it sealed. Then came the stamp. It was one of those American Flag stamps, which I felt was extremely appropriate.
I had to send it to the mailbox by DH, as I just couldn't bring myself to do it.Anyway, it's done. It's over. The mail carrier came, and took it away.

Goodbye dear check 798!! I hope the IRS takes good care of you! We will miss you!

 

[Disney Ella]

Please don't be too worried about 798. My own check will be joining him soon I'm hoping for at least a postcard from him telling me exactly what my $787 is paying for - a new toilet seat or perhaps part of a screening wand at an airport? Life's just not going to be the same without mine.

 

[goofy4tink]

Don't be sad....check #2049 from here will be there too!!! I'm sure they'll all become fast friends, maybe a whole row of toilet seats at an airport someplace.

 

[robinb]

If it makes you feel better you can think of all your checks coming to my house. We're getting a refund (ducking) .

 

[wdw4us]

yes, i have a small refund too. sorry folks, it will pay for one nice meal out with my husband.

denise

 

[CookieGVB]

I had tears in my eyes as you bid a fond farewell to your friend. That was just beautiful (*honk*) - can you please pass me another tissue?


Glad you're taking this so well - I wouldn't even be able to post about it.

 

[dandave]

Thanks for your support guys!

robin and denise, I won't hold either of you personally responsible. However... If you run into a family who's refund has paid for a solid week at WDW on the grand plan, please let them know how much we miss 798.

We're off to drown our sorrow in milkshakes. I'm sure I'll feel better when I return. Thank you again for the kind words.

 

[Planogirl]

We're trying to decide if we should send a check by withdrawing from savings or do the pay monthly feature. The penalty is high but I hate to withdraw from savings. And yes, our check would have to be that high! Something isn't right here but it won't happen again. Sigh...good old IRS.

 

[luv2nascar]

bought a new house and thought we'd break even this year
boy was I wrong
I don't know what check number it will be yet but we owe the ***
$2903 I can't even right two thousand on a check
gosh I feel sick thinking about it
We didn't pay enough interest and no taxes last year on the house
I covered it for 2003 taxes - we are getting another deduction around 7/6/03

 

[one_cat]

We will be filling out the Extention thing again this year. Our check will be joining yours sometime in August - once we know how much to send.

 

[dandave]

We actually filed our taxes back in Feb. I usually do them, but they were just too complicated this year. H&R Block e-filed them and gave me a little coupon to send in when I got ready to pay (through the teeth).
DH did a Power Point presentaion for a textbook company, and they took out zilch. He taught extra classes at a community college before we moved, they basically took out zilch. etc., etc. So, I was kind of prepared for this, but ouch! It still hurt.

My best to everyone who must say their own farewells!

 

[Toodles524]

I'm getting a fair refund too. Not enough for the Grand Floridian on the grand plan for a week, but it's enough to look good. If 798 shows up at my house, please know that I will take very good care of it!

 

[browneyes]

Farewell #798.

 

[Pin Wizard]

I feel your pain! I had to pay Uncle Sam every year since I got married in 1988. But today is a GREAT day! My accountant called and said I'm getting a REFUND this year! Could this be true? It's time to CELEBRATE! My first refund in 16 years!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Mr.MouseFan]

I sending away #1016. Fortunately, it's flying right over DC and on it's way to Florida. Refund = deposit. ºoº *Ducks and runs*

 

[dandave]

It seems that I may have offended some folks. I received a PM to that effect.

The above posts were purely in jest, I assure you. I am extremely happy for each and every individual who gets a refund. I hope every single one of you gets a huge refund check! I wrote a check to the government, because I owed the government. It's as simple as that.

This thread was simply my attempt at a little humor- very little it would seem. I did not use smilies and winkies, because I was trying to set a "solemn" mood. I do apologize, if I have offended.

 

[disneefamily]

Disnee Dad Says................................You must be kidding. Anyone who is offended by this thread probably owes a huge amount, or has NO sense of humor. Either case would be sad.
I have my own problem, 4023 refuses to go. Hid under the frig yesterday, stuffed her back in, this morning she was in my wallet, with several Bills. Looked happy till I stuck her back in the envelope, glued it, stapled it, welded the ends, wrapped it with plastic and duct tape, stuck it in a bigger envelope and repeated the process. And finally Uncle Sam will get 4023. But I have this hunch she'll be back next year as a refund check!

 

[Toodles524]

I wasn't offended in the least. As I said, if I receive 798 I will take very good care of it!
You know, I used be to kind of sad when I read about everybody pming back and forth. I very rarely get any. And now days that doesn't seem to be a bad thing. I'm sorry someone pm'd you that they were offended. I just don't see anything offensive about your post. I did laugh when I figured out who the friend was!

 

[dandave]

I'm glad to know that the humor wasn't lost on everyone.

Well, I guess the PM could have been taken in two different ways. Either:

1)The sender wanted a "private" moment to try to rub my face in the fact that her huge refund was paying off a DVC purchase
or
2)The sender felt like I was begrudging those who receive refunds. After all, they have paid their "fare" (sic) share of taxes.

Since I know that no Dis regular could possibly be so catty as to attempt number 1, I'll assume the PM's primary purpose was meant to convey number 2. Therefore, I accepted the blame and apologized. Hopefully, all is now right with the world.


Toodles, I hope 798 goes straight to your house!

 

[Mishetta]

I found this thread to be so entertaining! Funny how individuals can read the same words but understand those words completely different!

We got a refund this year but my DH claimed "0" & Single & up until July (when I lost my job), I claimed "0" & Single PLUS an additional $10. So we had better get a refund!!

It's already spent though. Half is going to pay my DS's private school tuition for the year & the other half will pay our 2003 property taxes. All gone!