When April 10th rolls around and I’m stressed as hell and there’s no way on Earth I’ve got the time to get my tax returns done, I can file an extension and get another four months before I have to worry about it.
When property taxes are due and I’m stressed as hell (and broke), I can file an extension and get another couple of months by paying a small penalty.
Christmas is now less than five days away, I’m stressed as hell, there’s no way on Earth I’ve got the time to do half of what I need to get done — so where do I file an extension and get another three or four months before I have to worry about it?
What?
You’re telling me that the alleged “jolly,” fat, old elf is more hardcore and tightassed about deadlines than the IRS is?
That must be a definition of “jolly” that I’m not familiar with.
“Ho, ho, ho!” my ass!
We Love The Stars Too Fondly 
The wreath is now on the front door. Most of the cards were opened last night but are still in a pile on the table. I’m hoping for a Christmas tree to self-assemble in the next 24 hours.
Good luck!
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