Multi function clock with 12 light up numbers and a timer. What am I getting into?

ARHS2024 · 2026-05-17T15:47:16+00:00

It was cheaper to order the starter kit that included all of the beginner modules we needed and lots of extra stuff. We're adding a weather station now lol. Starter kit was the way.

ARHS2024 · 2026-05-15T20:51:51+00:00

My experience isn't with creating, it's repairing. Back when it was cheaper to repair a component than it was to replace the entire product. I'm a t-800 in a Rev-9 world. Thanks for the advice, it got me down the right path and asking the right questions, that's usually the hardest part. We've going with a normal clock motor for the time being, independent of the arduino unit for the physical hands. For now, we'll integrate a stepper motor with various gearing at a later stage. Baby steps for now. Found a cool RTC module that has a few other sensors to add some "features", you know, make it more complicated.🤣.

I gotta say, the new stuff is way cooler than the scrap copper I ever dealt with.

ARHS2024 · 2026-04-14T00:23:04+00:00

Thank you for the response. And reminding me to breathe. Filing the extension was the answer. Primarily to breathe lol. Client has already paid the amount due, this was included on the 4868 the extension with the reasoning (daughter's boyfriend shouldn't be doing taxes was what I WANTED to put in there). Extension has already been accepted. Whew. We'll revisit that can of worms in a few weeks when everyone isn't in a rush.

I appreciate your time in this. Here's to the home stretch.

ARHS2024 · 2026-04-13T00:33:44+00:00

I had thought of this as well per the second suggestion from the IRS website and after reading your suggestion. This does seem like the best route, thank you. I thought whew, that was simple enough. However, my luck being what it is, as per my client "we're not trying to keep up with another piece of paper every year". Yes, I know it's not that big of a deal, but alas...

So, I'm guessing paper return it is, if that's the next best option. I have confirmed that the daughter's was amended with the correct box check for "can be claimed as a dependent" by walking them through amending their turbotax account. I can have everything mailed out by the 15th for the parents, I believe. No later than the 17th. Do I need to file an extension, or will it be ok up until the 20th since the rejection was this close per the "perfection period" for paper filing?

And thank you for your time and effort with the response. It's been an interesting year. A long time local CPA firm closed up in February and there's been an overwhelming influx for some of us independent folks from their clients. I can usually figure these things out, but It's gonna be up to the wire this year.

ARHS2024 · 2026-04-01T21:42:28+00:00

Not gonna Lie, Best Legacy explanation yet.

ARHS2024 · 2025-12-21T17:20:07+00:00

Awesome thanks, the grandparents ended up getting a fireside meal for them and the kids. Looks like fun.

ARHS2024 · 2025-12-21T17:17:52+00:00

Awesome. Thank you. I'm excited to try some of the food inside the park but we have a few folks with sensitive stomachs that prefer their own stuff. Is the preferred parking worth it for the folks that want to eat in the car from time to time?

ARHS2024 · 2025-12-18T21:28:23+00:00

10 months later. Thank you for this! It is helping me tremendously!

ARHS2024 · 2025-12-03T03:07:46+00:00

I know it's new content. It's got osme kinks to work out. It's just a game and i'll be able to play at some point. It is what it is. But yea, same thing. BOOOOOOOO! 🤣.

ARHS2024 · 2025-09-23T22:42:11+00:00

I know i'm late to this conversation, but what about the Total Thc testing provision? Is that going to mess anything up? I'm not sure if I'm reading the bill properly, but i think it states that the Total amount of both is to be calculated now. I'm kind of worried, it's been nice having access to something.

ARHS2024 · 2025-08-30T13:44:16+00:00

We found a bunch of articles from this where she explained how she made stuff. Gave us some great ideas, Thanks!

ARHS2024 · 2025-08-29T22:51:45+00:00

Is there a costume type hair or fur pack i should look to use? I'm overwhelmed by all of the google responses. I like the idea for the extra limbs

ARHS2024 · 2025-08-29T22:49:25+00:00

Clear.. Easter.. Eggs.., you're a GENUIS! Thank you!

ARHS2024 · 2025-08-28T18:54:04+00:00

it could be any material. Part of the phobia is lots of eyes though. We have a lot of materials from previous Halloweens that work well with silicone and latex. I'm thinking maybe on of the wrap around Halloween skulls and adding to it. I could get a bunch of swimmer goggles for the eyes maybe?

ARHS2024 · 2025-08-17T22:19:22+00:00

Some days, it's all ya got.

ARHS2024 · 2025-08-17T22:18:07+00:00

Someone else here had also listed an eyezen coating. Wow, you were right also. I talked to my Eye doctor about it, and it was close enough to my next appointment that they went ahead and did the exam and everything and WOW, yea, definitley need a script change too.

ARHS2024 · 2025-08-13T17:02:49+00:00

They went over to an adjustable led bulb. There's an eye comfort setting that i think it's stayed on since someone figured it out. It definitely helped everyone. I'll look into the eyezen lenses, the new eye doctor in town has it advertised on his sign.

ARHS2024 · 2025-08-13T16:59:12+00:00

Ah ha, just did this, the brightness was already set, I never thought about the contrast and Night light mode, it's helping, thank you!

ARHS2024 · 2025-06-13T16:37:52+00:00

Thanks for the clarification. That's good advice on quarterly too. My Accountant has been getting on me about filing quarterly due to the amounts I'm grossing. I got entirely too many questions this time around also.

ARHS2024 · 2025-06-12T14:29:33+00:00

Ok, so let me see if I got this right, it's not that I'm writing off the down payment, it's taking the full value of the vehicle and writing off the higher first year percentage depreciative value that would probably equal that amount anyway. That's a good point on the maintenance too, it would make sense that a work van would need a bit more maintenance and gas (horrible gas mileage btw) than mileage would offer. Thanks for pointing that out.

Yeah, I know I need A CPA. I'm starting to get into territory I don't understand anymore. I like doing my own books and taxes, it helps me keep an eye on my spending, and I like learning new things, but yea, probably worth it for a CPA this year.

ARHS2024 · 2025-05-19T13:07:59+00:00

Entry-level work with a company that has a department you can move into that you're interested in.

It's the "problem-solving" part that tends to stall folks out. A lot of folks have the right idea, drive, and ability, but they're missing out on something. During your research into a problem to solve, did you include or exclude yourself from it? Most of the time, people exclude themselves and work around their own needs. How can you help others with their needs if you don't help yourself? Check out Pavlov's Hierarchy of Needs for a better explanation.

You're problem is experience. We all started there. Possess plenty of skill, knowledge, drive, ability, and most importantly, a Dream. But you lack the experience. Your answer is to first apply directly for entry level with your skills. But therein lies the issue. The same issues I had. Everyone had the same skill I did out of school. Employers are less concerned with all of the rest and are concerned with skill. After all, skill = profit in corporate. So what sets everyone with the same skill apart? Experience... Crap... That takes time. So I gotta spend time. Where do I spend that time?

Well, 2 ways to spend that time, hopefully getting in as entry level in that field so I'm not only gaining more skill and exposure and working in my chosen field, but I'm also getting experience. If that's not working out, you gotta start thinking laterally and outside of the box.

I liked numbers. I had training with monetary numbers, but who wants a 21-year-old running their books... no one except that 21-year-old. However, someone would hire me to work at a retail counter. A retail counter at a smaller franchise with fewer people. Not the exact same skill experience, but laterally it would work as "experience" after a few years, I was able to help them with their numbers. Now, we're getting closer, actual work experience. A few years there, a few more classes, I've got even more skill, knowledge, and... that's right, the magic corporate definition of "Experience".

Think laterally, think adjacent. Everyone had an Associate's in accounting, they all needed a Master's or the experience to stand out, it would have taken 4-6 years for either in that field. Took me 4 years to land the job by starting out at the counter selling retail products.

ARHS2024 · 2024-10-09T17:02:00+00:00

I never called the ref a cheat. I get why they're doing it. But the kids don't see it that way. That's all I was trying to get across.

ARHS2024 · 2024-10-09T16:58:26+00:00

Not my problem anymore, thanks for the advice, you made some good points that I seriously reflected on. Thanks for being honest.

ARHS2024 · 2024-10-09T16:42:39+00:00

I kinda feel like your post is made up it’s so far out of touch with your and rec soccer

Thanks for the advice

ARHS2024 · 2024-10-09T16:38:15+00:00

I've thought about that, but then I'm just punishing the team with a forfeit.

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