Oh yeh ... its warming up in Maine. This winter has been harsh, and today was the warmest day in months. I can't wait to get back out on the road.

I put the battery charger on the V-star today and gave her a crank. She sounded happy for warm weather too. She popped and backfired a few times. But she smoothed out and the pipes were cracklin' in no time.

I actually took a run down the street to go through the gears once or twice. But I have been fighting a nasty cold and didn't want to go far. However, that quick trip really got my blood pumping! I started thinking about some places I would like to go this summer.

I want to make a few more rides for the CMA this season. And one trip I gotta do is up the coast to Bar Harbor and Cadillac Mountain. The last time I was there in my car, I saw a guy riding a new Indian Chief up at the peak. I thought, "THAT"S COOL" ... I gotta do that. So I say, COME ON SUMMER !!!

MI-5 & Ginny

1.  I got my tax refund last week.  Have you filed yet?
Will you get a refund? What are your plans for the
money? Save? Spend? Something you've been wanting
and can now get with the "extra money?
I would love to get money back. Unfortunately, its been 
a few years since that happened. As a 'self-employed' 
pastor, I have to keep all my own records and pay 
"estimated" taxes during the year. As you can imagine,
I usually have to pay more at the end of each year.

2.  Do you do your own taxes or have someone else do them?
A minister's relationship with government is somewhat 
'dicey' since the tax laws change almost every year. I was 
fortunate to meet a retired IRS agent while living in
Northern Virginia. He was a good friend and advised me to 
always use a good accountant who stays current in law. 
I listened ... 

3.  Have you ever been audited?  What was it like?
Nope! ... and now I wonder who is reading this.
 
4.  Did anyone else hear that Seniors will be getting checks
for $250?  I heard it once and then nothing more about it.
Seems only fair since they don't benefit from a reduction in
payroll taxes.  Your thoughts?
Sounds alright to me. There must be a few more billion
lying around somewhere.

5.  Do you wait until April 15 to file if you have to send
a check?  Or do you just want to get it over with?
I usually get the balance I owe before the April deadline.
But I end up mailing my last check on April 14.

Really Mr. IRS man, its ALL LEGAL !