Are You Ready? Personal Prep for Season

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Originally Posted by Kansas Ref

Here is a list of additional things I do, do any of you'all do the same or different or additional preparatory actions?

1. notify/remind my daytime job Employer that the hoop season is starting soon and I have afternoon games scheduled---so I notify them that I must leave work 1.5 hours earlier on those days--and that I will be coming in 1.5 hrs earlier to comp out my 40 hr work week. This I do...I have the luxury of setting my own hours and leaving is never an issue but I do this so others can plan if necessary

2. vehicle prep--get my oil changed, maybe a tune up, vacuum clean my car, and tires all checked becasue I'll be doing lots of driving around to various game sites. Might sound tacky...but I keep my car clean and maintained year round so there is no need for me to do this

3. collect lots of coupons from the Sunday newspaper for discounts on various fast food (the usual places)--so I can get proper discounts on all the pre-game meals that I eat while driving to the game site. Guess I am not frugal enough. Don't mess with this either. My time (especially on the weekends) is worth more than the money I would save.

4. get a folder for all the reciepts from gas, food, uniform items so that my deductions for taxes are organized and documented. I have always used the IRS allowance for mileage. I also never keep receipts for food and things other than uniform/gear purchases. The camp fees and mileage take care of things...especially when some places pay in cash.

This is just me...