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Yes he will need to rest after exercising. Rest and ice. Making him ice will sit him down or lay him down to nap or at least to read or watch TV or even visit with family. Use the meds as needed; that's why his surgeon prescribed them. Icing a lot during the day can postpone the need for pain meds a bit. Steve would use tylenol or whatever his surgeon suggested when he thought he might not need the stronger meds right that minute. Hang in there! He owes you a wonderful vacation when he's 80% recovered, or at least a great night out, or maybe just a day at the spa without him! Oh, I did get someone to come in to sit with Steve, visit and be there to refill ice or get him water, when I had to go to clients' sites. It was really a nice break for both of us.

The travel expenses are of no concern. I know that we have until Dec 31, 2013 to take and pass the test. I will sit it out for at least one more year and see what happens. There is no "quick competitive advantage" in my area. So, if all the slots are filled if and/or when I decide to take the test, what are they going to do with me? If they tell me that I cannot practice, I won't practice. *When I say "me" I don't refer to just my person, there are several preparers I know of who feel the same way.

The IRS has farmed the testing out to Prometrics. From what I understand, it is still done on a computer, but at their designated site. You will not be allowed any carryins. I am not opposed to the cost of the test or the continuing ed. I have been doing continuing ed since 1999 on my own. Some years I come away feeling that I should not even be preparing taxes because they have discussed things so far over my areas of expertise. However, once I settle down with my clients, I am pleased if I have learned anything that will help them. My gripe is that there are only two locations in the entire state that the test is being given; and both are large metropolitan areas. For an ageing country girl, that is intimidating. I have an IRS government building less than a mile from my house and wonder why the IRS chose not to use their own facilities. Even one of the speakers at classes this year suggested that we not be the first ones to run right out to take the test. :dunno:

I am seriously considering hanging it up rather than travel 200 miles to pay $112 for what is supposed to be a "simple" test. After over 30 years in this business, I feel that I have proven myself and/or the arrangements could have been made somewhat simpler. Will think about it this year and next.