Today I have 3 appointments. And I have a client asking me to come to LA tomorrow for an 11 am appointment. Yikes. He had said Thursday but just changed it. I think Tuesdays, of all days of the week, are the best workday. Wednesday is second and the rest of the days are half what tues/weds are. Monday is hangover form weekend, Friday is mind gone thinking all day about weekend and I call Thursday pre-Friday because you can see the end of the week from there. So if 75% of your weeks work is not done by Wednesday close, then you won’t be getting it done this week.
I am sitting here waiting for a phone appointment to call. Ten more minutes. Then it’s get ready for the day. I have to drive to Stockton first thing this morning. Two more appointments after I get back to the office. I am trying to bring in another appointment for late Tuesday. Like I said, this is a work day.
Anyhow, waiting. It seems I always have a lot to do when I am waiting. And the wait is just killing me. Though it does give me blog time.
The trip to Stockton was no fun. I drive south from Dixon and go through Rio Vista which is a tiny delta town. I hit two drawbridges that were up for boat traffic, and further on I had a long train at a crossing to deal with. Those three things added 40 minutes to my trip. Amazing. The meeting itself was uneventful, just collecting info for their 12 tax returns. The trip back was only 45 mins to the office.
Had phone meeting when I got back. Successful. Even when I quoted the fee. Even better. Have to be in Pasadena at 11am tomorrow. I love LA! Not. Mostly it’s the drive. The real hate is the traffic. But I will persevere in search of business.
This afternoon my friend Hal came by. He was unaware I have been blogging. He says what do you blog about? I responded, this and waved my hands. I figured I should put him in if only so he can see himself in print. I told him no last names so he is safe. I have been working with Hal for over 10 years. Maybe 15, I am not sure. He and I work on tax mitigation for mutual clients. That means we help people avoid large tax bills on income and transactions. It can pay very well. We do a few other things as well. As a matter of fact, the folks I am meeting in Pasadena tomorrow were a referral from Hal. I shared the blog address with him today.
Finished out my day with the usual set of calls and paperwork. Have some drama going on with one of my clients. They have a restaurant and it looks like an equity battle is going on along with a war of words. Each side trying to pull others to their side. Seems pointless since one of the parties owns over 50% and is obviously in charge.
I was on the phone for 30 mins of my drive home discussing this. With various players.
Since it’s Tuesday, Marika and I went to our favorite carniceria to pick up dinner. She and I ordered chile verde burritos, fish burrito for Michael and carnitas combo for Emily. And chips n salsa.
Tuesday is also garbage night. I am going to do that as soon as I get off the blog.
Emily is helping Marika right now. Marika appears to have a skin infection of some kind. They are cleaning and medicating the affect areas. She looks miserable. Probably because she is.
I have to be up in 7 hrs and 20 mins. I can hardly wait to hit I 5.