She's not just a blob of energy, she's also a 14-year-old hormone bomb.

Spike ,'The Killer In Me'


Natter 37: Oddly Enough, We've Had This Conversation Before.  

Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.


Frankenbuddha - Jul 27, 2005 10:03:07 am PDT #3341 of 10002
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"

Isn't the Maine state sales tax higher--like 8% or something? It always seems to me that the outlets in Kittery aren't that good of a deal, after I check out at the register.

Actually, now that you mention it, I think that's right (the 5.something% is the current MA income tax, right?). Seriously, unless you have to have LL Bean (and I'm not sure if they tax on catalog sales), you're better off hitting Wrentham if you want Outlet style shopping.


Kalshane - Jul 27, 2005 10:03:12 am PDT #3342 of 10002
GS: If you had to choose between kicking evil in the head or the behind, which would you choose, and why? Minsc: I'm not sure I understand the question. I have two feet, do I not? You do not take a small plate when the feast of evil welcomes seconds.

Never wore a jock strap, except for as a method for wearing a cup, though I remember in Jr. High and Highschool we were required to own one for P.E.

On the other hand, not wearing a cup in those particular activities where you're highly likely to get nailed in the tender bits? CRAY-ZEE.

Definitely. Such as a combat LARP and you're the tallest person on the battlefield, meaning your groin is at the same level as most people's stomach. The couple times I've forgotten my cup, I've ended up regretting it.

Actually, you now pay 9%. It went up July 1. (not sure if that's for all of Cook County or just Chicago, tho)

This is why I do all of my major shopping in Wisconsin.


P.M. Marc - Jul 27, 2005 10:04:11 am PDT #3343 of 10002
So come, my friends, be not afraid/We are so lightly here/It is in love that we are made; In love we disappear

Per the data I was able to find, Maine is also at 5%.


Topic!Cindy - Jul 27, 2005 10:05:10 am PDT #3344 of 10002
What is even happening?

Actually, now that you mention it, I think that's right (the 5.something% is the current MA income tax, right?).

I think MA state sales tax is just a flat 5%. Is the meal (restaurant?) tax in Maine different from the sales tax in Maine? Maybe that's where the 5.something figure is coming from?

Seriously, unless you have to have LL Bean (and I'm not sure if they tax on catalog sales), you're better off hitting Wrentham if you want Outlet style shopping.
The only time I shop the Kittery outlets is if I am in York anyhow, and then, only if we need something specific that is easier to find there, than at a mall.


§ ita § - Jul 27, 2005 10:05:51 am PDT #3345 of 10002
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.

I think guys should wear cups all the time. To compensate for my lack of self-control.


DXMachina - Jul 27, 2005 10:09:44 am PDT #3346 of 10002
You always do this. We get tipsy, and you take advantage of my love of the scientific method.

I think guys should wear cups all the time. To compensate for my lack of self-control.

Been randomly kicking guys in the groin again, have we? You're gonna get a reputation.


DavidS - Jul 27, 2005 10:11:28 am PDT #3347 of 10002
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

Big, honking mitt: good. Foul tips, wild pitches, backswings: bad. I vote cups for catchers.

Yeah, it's the foul tips that get you. Think of the angle on a foul tip that shoots down under your glove, hits the dirt and bounces back up. If you're wearing a cup, that would ring your bell. (As they used to say when the cups were metal - with a rubber edge where it touched your skin.)

I never got whacked in the balls while catching, though I might've caught a knee in there while going over a runner while turning a double play.

Estate Taxes and Groin Protection. I enjoy the concurrent discussion dynamic.


§ ita § - Jul 27, 2005 10:12:14 am PDT #3348 of 10002
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.

Been randomly kicking guys in the groin again, have we?

You know what's more fun? Punching. I favour an overhand right, but I've heard good things about the uppercut.

I cop to a groinseeker rep.

Your head might not be safe around me, but your head is.


Sue - Jul 27, 2005 10:14:11 am PDT #3349 of 10002
hip deep in pie

Sales Tax in the Maritimes is 15%, it can be applied on every level of purchase and there are exemptions on SFA.


§ ita § - Jul 27, 2005 10:15:35 am PDT #3350 of 10002
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.

Sales Tax in the Maritimes is 15%

Is that PST and GST? IIRC, Quebec makes it up to 15.75 or something.