First named storm of the year

[Jeremiah Johnson]

Man I'm glad I live in the middle of "Tornado Alley." But the tornadoes can't get to me... nananana (taunting). I live just South of the Mississippi, and tornadoes have never crossed the Mississippi, or at least I don't think they can. (My only sense of security.)

Yeah.. I sure hope you guys stay safe down there. And it's only tax-free? If I owned a store down there, I would give a huge discount... like so that I only made a minimal profit.

[Ryan Albright]

Well tax free doesnt sound like much but it adds up.
So lets say i buy a $600 generator, Sales take in Florida is $.06
I save $36 which then can be used on flashlights, batteries, water, or whatever else i need.

[Arefin Bari]

its summer right?... ya it is.

My drill:

Parents: Hey Arefin, there will be a hurricane here very soon, we need to put the shutters up.

Me: ok.

(next day)

Parents: Arefin, hurricane is coming, you didn't put the shutters up yet.

Me: Tiffany is watching the news 24 hours for me and she is going to warn me when its close, I will put it up then.

Parents: ok?

[tiffany34990]

Originally Posted by Arefin Bari

its summer right?... ya it is.

My drill:

Parents: Hey Arefin, there will be a hurricane here very soon, we need to put the shutters up.

Me: ok.

(next day)

Parents: Arefin, hurricane is coming, you didn't put the shutters up yet.

Me: Tiffany is watching the news 24 hours for me and she is going to warn me when its close, I will put it up then.

Parents: ok?

haaa haa thanks sweetie.. just gotta love being your personal assisstant/secretary...and all...

but did you buy any other hurricane supplies that you need yet???....the tax free week ends on your b-day..lol

--my warning--

me: Arefin, stop being lazy and get your butt outside and put up those shutters. The hurricane is coming.

Arefin: $@#$@#$@#$@#$@#$@#!!! stupid hurricanes!!

me: I might have to visit if it comes near me. so yeah and no using bad words!

Arefin: ok. yes mam.

me: now get your butt out there and work and wear gloves so you don't hurt yourself..sorry can't help...

[Jeremiah Johnson]

Yeah... but does that tax exemption count for gas to power that generator? Eh? Eh? That would be awesome... wait... does Florida have tax on gas like Illinois does? B/c Iowa doesn't.. and that's the ONLY reason I travel to Iowa.

[Ryan Albright]

Here is a list of everything untaxed for hurricanes

Hurricane preparedness items exempt from Florida state and local sales taxes June 1-12:
-- Self-powered portable light sources including flashlights, candles and lanterns, selling for $20 or less.
-- Gasoline and diesel fuel containers selling for $25 or less.
-- AA, C, D, 6-volt and 9-volt batteries, excluding those for cars and boats, selling for $30 or less.
-- Non-electric coolers and ice chests selling for $30 or less.
-- Battery- or self-powered radios selling for $50 or less.
-- Tarpaulins or flexible waterproof sheeting selling for $50 or less.
-- Ground anchor or tie-down kits selling for $50 or less.
-- Portable generators selling for $750 or less.