The Womper Woom, Womp it again Sam.

[Lannie]

Some states are gonna be brutalized and some left alone and some in between.

If I was a betting man I'd say you are gonna be left alone.

I hope so, and maybe the state won't be so strict, but I'm not sure about our local Postal Nazi. Way back, many moons ago, Rich and I used to order cigarettes from a reservation in NY. The federal cigarette taxes had been paid on them, but there was no state tax. They shipped them through the mail, and the Postal Nazi turned us in to the state Dept. of Revenue. We got a bill for "use tax" for all the cartons of cigarettes that had gone through the post office. She freaking KEPT TRACK OF THEM. Use tax is what SD charges on anything they missed charging sales tax on. After all, you're going to USE it in SD, so it makes no difference where you bought it. You're gonna pay the damn use tax or else. Now, admittedly, this was for cigarettes, which definitely ARE a tobacco product, but once August rolls around and e-cigs are officially considered "tobacco," she'll be gunning for stuff like that.

I'd just rather be safe than sorry.

 

[DavidOck]

ok, well I'm fixin to go get a lil sleep, so I can get up and celebrate 4 years smoke free!!!!!!!!

because of the University of Maryland study on vaping in which they determined the average person used 50 ml of juice per vaping session

Dang, my "vaping session" must last a week!!

 

[coolerat]

I hope so, and maybe the state won't be so strict, but I'm not sure about our local Postal Nazi. Way back, many moons ago, Rich and I used to order cigarettes from a reservation in NY. The federal cigarette taxes had been paid on them, but there was no state tax. They shipped them through the mail, and the Postal Nazi turned us in to the state Dept. of Revenue. We got a bill for "use tax" for all the cartons of cigarettes that had gone through the post office. She freaking KEPT TRACK OF THEM. Use tax is what SD charges on anything they missed charging sales tax on. After all, you're going to USE it in SD, so it makes no difference where you bought it. You're gonna pay the damn use tax or else. Now, admittedly, this was for cigarettes, which definitely ARE a tobacco product, but once August rolls around and e-cigs are officially considered "tobacco," she'll be gunning for stuff like that.

I'd just rather be safe than sorry.

What you describe is the dark and ugly world of bootlegging and the black market. Few in free states understand how petty it can be.

In NY the tax rate is basically 100% and what you can sneak past Albany is what you live on.

So you got a local nic-nazi. Your screwed. Once you go rouge its amazing how quickly things can turn. I have a buddy was make a few extra grand running cigs off the Rez. His wife got in a fight with her sister. The sister dropped a dime to the ATF and BOOM!!! with fines and lawyers he went from a few extra bucks to 10K in the hole.

 

[LJFinFLA]

I am here and my heart is full of hate and rage for this state.

We took a trip to Florida couple weeks ago shopping for a place to live. I hate the Gulf side but wife loves it. I want near as possible to St Augustine, likely outside Jacksonville. Details are still being hashed out and pending FEMA moving faster on the buyout.

I totally get that. The main reason I moved is because of the boot to the neck tactics of the State and City Gov't. Taxed for breathing the damn air!!! But as far as NY, to me there is no greater City or place in the world!
We thought about the East coast of Florida but to me it was too congested. Seems more of a country feel here on the West side. Although it is starting to get built out so I don't think it will feel that way much longer.

 

[MMW]

ok, well I'm fixin to go get a lil sleep, so I can get up and celebrate 4 years smoke free!!!!!!!!

Well this made my day! Love the proof that this works. Congratulations!

 

[pokemom]

I totally get that. The main reason I moved is because of the boot to the neck tactics of the State and City Gov't. Taxed for breathing the damn air!!! But as far as NY, to me there is no greater City or place in the world!
We thought about the East coast of Florida but to me it was too congested. Seems more of a country feel here on the West side. Although it is starting to get built out so I don't think it will feel that way much longer.

You could always move to Ocala, or Wildwood, there are still some "country" places in Fla. but it is going to be more toward the center and away from the beaches. Being a South Fla. east coast girl all my life, the idea of living in the center of the state, or north of Orlando frightens me. Two different states I always say.

 

[coolerat]

I totally get that. The main reason I moved is because of the boot to the neck tactics of the State and City Gov't. Taxed for breathing the damn air!!! But as far as NY, to me there is no greater City or place in the world!
We thought about the East coast of Florida but to me it was too congested. Seems more of a country feel here on the West side. Although it is starting to get built out so I don't think it will feel that way much longer.

That's actually funny cause to me the west coast is all Yankees and traffic and the east coast is more open and rural.

 

[LJFinFLA]

You could always move to Ocala, or Wildwood, there are still some "country" places in Fla. but it is going to be more toward the center and away from the beaches. Being a South Fla. east coast girl all my life, the idea of living in the center of the state, or north of Orlando frightens me. Two different states I always say.

I have no thoughts of the middle of Florida. I need to be as close to the water as possible! I didn't mean "Country in the sense of the word. I meant for me having grown up and lived in the big City where everything is built on top of each other, here it is more widespread and low to the ground, not reaching the sky tops. That's what the East side reminds me of. Although I haven't seen all of the East just the Major cities. I was in Tampa last week for a couple of days and I couldn't stand it. Just too congested for me. I need my space in my later years!

 

[LJFinFLA]

That's actually funny cause to me the west coast is all Yankees and traffic and the east coast is more open and rural.

Where I am is mostly middle of the country folks. Ohio, Minnesota, Illinois, and Michigan. Those that travel the I75 corridor. But there has been a recent influx of people from NY, and NJ.

Well I have to head to the car dealer for a recall. Catch you guys and gals later.

 

[coolerat]

Coming from NY and dealing with the flooding I don't care if I ever see a large puddle again.

I also hate people in general and liberals in patictular so avoid cities.

And finally traffic. Here in NY two cars is traffic and three would be heavy traffic. Four would be unheard of and I wouldn't know what to do. We only have one four lane road here and it's a toll road so I avoid it. Everything else is just a glorified goat path. 30 mph is fast here but most go 20 so they can text. Florida is 8 lanes at 80mph with a million of your closest friends.

 

[Rixsta]

So tomorrow I plan on taking the boat out and going to my secluded, secret island and spend the day chilling out!

Sounds like a plan.

 

[smacksy]

I lived in Port St Joe FL for a number of yrs..located in the panhandle with wide open access to the beach, bay and woods..

my house was just a short walk from white sugar sand beaches, like this..Retired and moved to SoCa but I'm thinking about moving back to PSJ, Mexico Beach or Apalachicola..all in the FL panhandle..


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[Rixsta]

I lived in Port St Joe FL for a number of yrs..located in the panhandle with wide open access to the beach, bay and woods..

my house was just a short walk from white sugar sand beaches, like this..Retired and moved to SoCa but I'm thinking about moving back to PSJ, Mexico Beach or Apalachicola..all in the FL panhandle..


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Nice smacksy, reminds me of my holiday to the Dominican, no beaches or weather like that here but when the kids are older I plan to sell up and live somewhere by the beach somewhere in paradise lol

 

[smacksy]

Nice smacksy, reminds me of my holiday to the Dominican, no beaches or weather like that here but when the kids are older I plan to sell up and live somewhere by the beach somewhere in paradise lol

Yeah man!
If I didn't have family out here I think I still would be in Port St Joe..a very affordable place to live and the town itself only had two gas stations, a Piggly Wiggly, a few boat dealerships and a couple hardware stores..very laid back lifestyle and the best fishing ever! lol

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[Atchafalaya]

In my life I have observed that the more ignorant one is the more advice they give out.

I've noticed that too.

Yur up awful early aren't ya?

lol. I get up early during the work week.

ok, well I'm fixin to go get a lil sleep, so I can get up and celebrate 4 years smoke free!!!!!!!!

OMG that's GREAT! Congrats!!!!

 

[Atchafalaya]

It will be special, I have something planned....ssshhhh



I totally agree but it just came out my mouth, I was just relaxing, minding my own bizz and enjoying my coffee and vape, then Mr Stupid arrived

Next time, make some long word up , like terminalogisticstaffaloverticulitus. lol

 

[Atchafalaya]

@Debadoo

Wow, that's wonderful!

So tomorrow I plan on taking the boat out and going to my secluded, secret island and spend the day chilling out!

Man, that sounds like a dream.

 

[smacksy]

Wow, that's wonderful!

Man, that sounds like a dream.

Hi Atch, how's things in LA?
Was talking about when I lived in FL earlier in this thread and seeing your post reminded me when I also lived in Lafayette at one time.. (moved around alot being a truck driver) ..been away for awhile (forum) but I still have the pic of the Whiskey Bay sign you sent me, lol

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[Rixsta]

Next time, make some long word up , like terminalogisticstaffaloverticulitus. lol

HA, Hows those neighbors of yours ? x

 

[Belhade]

So tomorrow I plan on taking the boat out and going to my secluded, secret island and spend the day chilling out!

Ahhh love it! I've got an island too, it's not exactly secret or secluded because it's out in the middle of the Hudson River but it's only a 15 minute paddle from the marina that's two miles from my house