Libster use to do my own too. Now with the businesses and investments the laws change so much each year I can't keep up with them. Would rather be safe than sorry kind of thing...so I gladly let the CPA do it.
Bluelady my son lives up by Bellingham so I do know about that rain. Your rain is as bad as our snow
Hope spring is coming soon. My Dad went through that same thing, so lonesome and the "lost" feeling, he finally found another companion too. Must admit it took me awhile to let it soak in but he's much happier and that's good. What a nice mini vacation you had, 2 warm places to visit.