Gobble Gobble Turkey Day Is Just Around The Corner

As we approach Thanksgiving I'd like to take the opportunity to thank all the wonderful people that I've come in contact with this year.

I've made a lot of long lasting relationships and friends forever.... and I just want to thank each and every one of you.

Happy Thanksgiving.

Dinner on The Plaza

We had a lovely dinner last night on The Plaza. A great italian restaurant Accurso's . I had the chicken spadini.... it was to die for. We were greeted by the owner of the restaurant, which is a really rare touch these days. Made you feel real welcome. Great atmosphere.. the service was EXCELLENT! Plenty of parking behind it. It was totally enjoyable! You should try it sometime!

Fall Is Definitely Here

Out with the warm balmy weather and suddenly... enters Fall. I personally prefer a long spring and a long fall, but this one has turned into winter already.

I do have to say that the trees were absolutely gorgeous this year. I can't remember the last time they were so bright and the colors so vivid.

Now it's on to the holidays... and if your budget is tight due to the economy but you still want holiday lights... I thought this was cute.

Memorial Day in Kansas City

I have been meaning to publish these shots I took of Celebration at the Station in honor of

Memorial Day.

It was a great event, lots of people! The Kansas City Symphony did a fabulous job performing wonderful classical pieces.

Gladstone Bluesfest June 5-6, 2009

For the 13th year Gladstone's Summer Bluesfest will be held this weekend at Oak Grove Park.

This festival has attracted up to 15,000 and this year should be no different.

For additional information visit the Gladstone Chamber of Commerce website.

This is a free festival and parking is only $5.00.

Kansas City Easter Parade at Zona Rosa

As we gather tomorrow with our family and friends..... I want to wish everyone a very Happy Easter!
In 2006 Zona Rosa in the Northland introduced an all time Kansas City favorite, the Easter Parade! It caused such enthusiam that it's become an annual tradition at the shopping area.
The community is invited to participated in this tradition which features the Easter Bunny, a petting zoo, free giveaways and a best dressed contest.

Our furry friend Buddy won't be in the best dressed contest but he certainly is festive!
Happy Easter

$8000.00 Free Money For 1st Time Buyers

I have heard that here in Kansas City there have been a couple of instances where accountants have been telling their first time home buyers that they cannot apply for the $8000.00 tax credit until 2009.
THAT is NOT TRUE!

I have a copy of the blank 1040. Go to page 2, under line #69 where it says attach form 5405. I also have also a copy of form 5405 that you will need. You can look at "C" at the top. You can claim it now if purchased in 2009. If they purchase in July, 2009, they can file an amended return and get their $8000 immediately.
However, the drawback is that the EZ form which most of them would file does not accommodate this so they will have to file the regular 1040.
I would be willing to share these forms with whomever wants them.......... just email me at franwhite@kc.rr.com........... in the subject line put TAX FORMS and I'll send them to you as PDF file you can print out.
And if you know someone who is wanting to buy, NOW is the time to do it.....if they are looking in the Kansas City North area, have them give me a call 816-682-3897
Until next time.......

Kansas City Home Show

The Kansas City Home show was this past weekend and we went on the first evening it opened.
There were a lot of vendors there with different things: windows, siding, housewares, guttering, roofing, more windows and more siding, fountains and all sorts of different things.
We chatted with the gentleman that was there from an invisible fence company because we are considering doing that for our little furry friend we adopted the end of January.
It was an interesting evening... unfortunately due to the weather here in Kansas City, they were reporting on the television that it drastically effected the turnout of the home show.