Hi everyone... long time since I have posted. Been lurking in the background a little...<br /><br />We both had that nasty bug that was going a round- lasted a couple of weeks but i am happy to say we are both on the mend now. <br /><br />Work is busy as usual so not a lot to report.  Paul is plugging away at the tax business. He is now thinking of taking the test to become an enrolled agent. Any of you tax people out there ever take that IRS test?  He is looking for a good home study course to take to prepare for the testing. He is loooking to grow the business next year and figured this may help.<br /><br />Well, just when we thought we were ready to book our fall TA cruise... we are now sitting on the fence. Not sure yet but we may opt to postpone until April 2009.  Lots of home repairs (roof etc) and car repairs are putting a crimp on our finances.  We were planning on meeting Paul&#39;s sister and husband in Paris prior to the cruise- ( they live in Israel). We will talk to them this weekend and see if it is possible if they can meet in April instead- if they say yes, we will have to make a decision.  Well, maybe the exchange rate for the dollar against the euro will improve. Geezzzz it feels like it can&#39;t get much worse.<br /><br />Whoops...Lunch is over so it is time to get back to work. Everyone stay warm and out of the snow this coming weekend.  We are suppose to get 6-12 inches. Enjoy yourselves whatever you have planned&#33;  take  care everyone....<br /><br />Gail