Snails - Response on Threads Part 3
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Deck rails are done. Satellite TV cable is secured under the deck,out of site. Need to fix the outside faucet tomorrow.
Yeah. That was my best "compromise"...the signature thing. Anything else just guarantees a huge black market. Or hands it all over to gas-station sold stuff.
Maybe they'll kill the whole bill. But I doubt it. Most of these states are going after tobacco sales via mail too....and hitting people with HUGE back-taxes bills/suits. They are motivated with taxes in that case. Of course, as e-cigs take off...taxes are nextI'm afraid the writing is on the wall. Doesn't mean we can't fight it.
They won't kill the bill. We just pray they'll drop the signature required.
Atty, it's not just about the cost--it's a nightmare for people who work 9-5 and can't get to the PO during business hours. That only leaves Saturdays--but many post offices are closing on Saturdays--and more will close in the future. Please remember that USPS sends packages back to sender after just a few days if not picked up. People in remote rural areas will be hit the hardest. And the working poor who can't leave their work for a couple of hours in the middle of a working day. Remember that most folks in CA work far away from their homes, so a lunchtime trip to the PO is out of the question.
ETA: That age verification is also controversial, because it means we'd have to disclose another piece of valuable personal data while shopping and I'm not too keen on that--having been a victim of online fraud several times. We'll be creating a paradise for hackers. Nicotine is readily available online for kids in the form of NRT products. Anyone can buy gums, patches, lozenges that come in kid-friendly flavors--no restrictions whatsover.
If anyone feels like doing something, this advice comes from Bill G:
Again, thank you all for your help and interest in this matter!
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whew. day is done.
so, had to go to the grocery store on the way home, lots of stuff to pick up for travel (we take edible food to tide us over between cafeteria meals ) so, I'm checking out after finding bunches of stuff that i don't usually buy. Lots of bags. The nice lady at the checkout counter says..."I don't know ages, but I'm gonna give you the senior discount" . After a short internal scream, I smiled and thanked her. Heck it was 10% off my total bill. I'll take it. (even if i am a decade too young)
so, had to go to the grocery store on the way home, lots of stuff to pick up for travel (we take edible food to tide us over between cafeteria meals
) so, I'm checking out after finding bunches of stuff that i don't usually buy. Lots of bags. The nice lady at the checkout counter says..."I don't know ages, but I'm gonna give you the senior discount" . After a short internal scream, I smiled and thanked her. Heck it was 10% off my total bill. I'll take it. (even if i am a decade too young)
yup! take it while you can
out of curiosity - has anybody gotten a response even if just an automated one?
out of curiosity - has anybody gotten a response even if just an automated one?
wow - must be getting close to island time for ces!
leaving Saturday morning.... almost ready
btw - tomorrow is classy's 4yr anniversary on ecf
nice! Yay Classy! it's hard to believe how long we've all been here. (fireworks tomorrow )
Hiya,Tib The guys did the deck. I did garden bed work. Gardening ain't for wimps I tell ya.
The guys did the deck. I did garden bed work. Gardening ain't for wimps I tell ya.
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