tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2306303306134956607.post6624940198949969606..comments2024-03-23T11:23:04.366-05:00Comments on Wretha's Adventures Living Off Grid: OK, Here Is The Whole StoryWrethaOffGridhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04941116263529261885noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2306303306134956607.post-53608520854705927932009-06-28T21:32:48.651-05:002009-06-28T21:32:48.651-05:00I agree with Mayberry; it's incredible BATF di...I agree with Mayberry; it's incredible BATF didn't break down your door. They must be preparing their FEMA camps and will deal with you later.<br /><br />Maybe you could run down to the Mexican border and pick up some duty free cigarettes there. Heh, if you do that they'll probably pick you up and charge your with crashing the border. The prisons are full of Patriots that have doneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2306303306134956607.post-237860320043380702009-06-27T16:52:24.845-05:002009-06-27T16:52:24.845-05:00I just got the same freaking letter from US custom...I just got the same freaking letter from US customs for importing 2 cartons, You ever get yours?<br />Ohwell I kind of doubt I will get mine, Good thing is the company I ordered from will refund me.Marknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2306303306134956607.post-53701728893553685842009-06-27T13:22:30.940-05:002009-06-27T13:22:30.940-05:00Those who are off-grid, using solar power, wind po...Those who are off-grid, using solar power, wind power and hydro-power, will be better off because their monthly electric bill will not go up.<br /><br />If they are hunting or raising their own meat and growing a big garden, they will only be affected when they purchase something they cannot make or grow.<br /><br />Energy self-reliance and as close to food self-reliance as possible is the way toRick Brentlingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16747932588564976416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2306303306134956607.post-76772638505752331052009-06-26T19:33:14.074-05:002009-06-26T19:33:14.074-05:00Wretha,
Good news is, you can grow your own or m...Wretha,<br /> Good news is, you can grow your own or maybe even quit the smoking habit. This sort of taxation and rules are mainly in place take monies from the citizens. Get used to it for Obama has more to come. Cap and trade. We are going to be heavily taxed on the electricity we all use in the name of green energy. This is being done to pay for the Federal Governments new spending habits. nathannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2306303306134956607.post-22706651659421525332009-06-26T13:48:52.880-05:002009-06-26T13:48:52.880-05:00Wretha-
I've never been a tobacco user but as...Wretha-<br /><br />I've never been a tobacco user but as I read your post, I wondered if you've considered these alternatives.<br /><br />1. Non-tobacco herbal cigarettes - <a href="http://www.fuzing.com/vli/00052383e240/Tobacco-Free-Herbal-Filter-Cigarettes" rel="nofollow">Non-tobacco herbal cigarettes</a> <br /><br />2. If you know someone who grows tobacco, you may be able to buy Rick Brentlingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16747932588564976416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2306303306134956607.post-57402716562217646742009-06-26T13:48:05.761-05:002009-06-26T13:48:05.761-05:00You are quite the rule breaker, aren’t you? Haha....You are quite the rule breaker, aren’t you? Haha. I love it. I have been reading your blog since before you moved to your little slice of paradise. I sent you a Harbor Freight coupon a couple of years ago that doesn’t expire for 20% off any one item. You can make several copies of it too, have been using it for some time now. <br /><br />We are headed for a police state. Don’t expect your Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2306303306134956607.post-11163670181623747652009-06-26T12:56:08.133-05:002009-06-26T12:56:08.133-05:00I used to do the same thing Wretha.
I stopped abou...I used to do the same thing Wretha.<br />I stopped about a year or so ago because I got the same letter.<br />I had to than resort to buying locally. Grrrrrr.<br />Now I guess its quitting time.<br />BTW, nothing ever happened after I received the letter.<br />Good LuckWestern Mass. Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18304724141899991746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2306303306134956607.post-78567164582058624412009-06-26T11:00:36.634-05:002009-06-26T11:00:36.634-05:00Damn dot gov types dont know when to leave the sle...Damn dot gov types dont know when to leave the sleeping dog lie. Just have to get all righteous and kick the friggen dog eh. Messing with folks nicotine habits is a sure way to start a real mess.<br />And I must add Hill folks like me know how to mend revenoors....Sign me off on this one as Tom the Tinker...Dragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02127473453909413019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2306303306134956607.post-66527953130980756172009-06-26T10:41:30.458-05:002009-06-26T10:41:30.458-05:00Wretha,
It's not a good idea to admit to anyt...Wretha,<br /><br />It's not a good idea to admit to anything in your posting that can be twisted and used against you. You may want to challenge the ruling just to f*ck with them! I'm not sure how but you could demand copies of all the evidence they have and strongly dispute their charges/claims. Don't expect to ever get your property...They have already smoked em!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2306303306134956607.post-25385385703758845972009-06-26T10:27:17.610-05:002009-06-26T10:27:17.610-05:00Move along folks. Nothing to look at here.
For s...Move along folks. Nothing to look at here.<br /><br />For some reason, I'm picturing somebody yelling "Fire!" in a crowded theatre. Hell, ya got Mayberry calling for action and writing letters to the MSM!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2306303306134956607.post-59624877528309143122009-06-26T09:34:16.562-05:002009-06-26T09:34:16.562-05:00While I don't condone smoking (I have 3 childr...While I don't condone smoking (I have 3 children & 3 siblings who do) it is a personal freedom to do so. <br />I'm wondering how we, as Americans, will be able to buy ANYTHING from foreign retailers (or private entities) if the Gov't is going to put such ridiculous regulations (that are seemingly contradictory) on those who wish to purchase from them.<br />I have no legal advice.Marcyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08726488261268250375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2306303306134956607.post-42265378480339113622009-06-26T09:34:14.896-05:002009-06-26T09:34:14.896-05:00"Please be advised that no relief from seizur..."Please be advised that no relief from seizure is vailable unless you prove the cigarettes were not imported in violation of the Imported Cigarette Compliance Act of 2000 and all other applicle laws."<br /><br />Nothing like being guilty until proven innocent.Bitmaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08545664971977374552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2306303306134956607.post-66232333104277564032009-06-26T08:43:09.541-05:002009-06-26T08:43:09.541-05:00So what makes you think this has anything to do wi...So what makes you think this has anything to do with your blog? Seems like you aren't really supposed to be importing cigarettes (I know these things are in a grey area) and you were. Thus you got a letter saying in .gov speak to knock it off. What makes you think customs is reading your site and somehow 'targeted' you? Maybe it is just that I am not wearing a tin foil hat today (Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09612373437033635765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2306303306134956607.post-40921993937601138122009-06-26T08:20:31.435-05:002009-06-26T08:20:31.435-05:00lol...my hu got one of those letters once when he ...lol...my hu got one of those letters once when he bought a video. It IS scary. Indian Reservations still sell smokes, but UPS won't deliver them and I think you have to pay through paypal. The government wants it's money! lol<br />Grow your own, get a rolling machine and by loose tobacco, whatever. I understand what you were doing, but it's best to just grow it yourself!Herbalpaganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13122973060172005945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2306303306134956607.post-30647881833929916102009-06-26T07:58:26.459-05:002009-06-26T07:58:26.459-05:00Stop by my blog when you have a chance. I've g...Stop by my blog when you have a chance. I've given you something.Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18382200567704497975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2306303306134956607.post-35503611092631016322009-06-26T07:51:56.075-05:002009-06-26T07:51:56.075-05:00That sucks, Wretha, sorry to read about your troub...That sucks, Wretha, sorry to read about your troubles with the feds. I don't like the weed, but what people do in their own home without harming anyone else, is up to them. If the gov. thought tobacco was so evil, then they should ban it outright, but they don't, they want to profit from people's addiction. Who has the moral high ground, I ask? <br /><br />You are right, this is aboutadminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16915238889263579309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2306303306134956607.post-53947947876806322042009-06-26T07:48:27.295-05:002009-06-26T07:48:27.295-05:00Hi Wretha, sorry you are going through all this tr...Hi Wretha, sorry you are going through all this trouble. This is a fairly common form letter from DHS/CBP on people importing certain items into the US that may or may not be legal. I had the exact same letter sent to me when I tried to purchase a switchblade from Italy.<br />Just throw it away and try to find another way to buy smokes! It is most likely the amount, though I have heard some Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2306303306134956607.post-47883239194921667762009-06-26T07:29:59.975-05:002009-06-26T07:29:59.975-05:00Well, you committed the WORST sin against nanny.go...Well, you committed the WORST sin against nanny.gov you possibly could have! You DARED to avoid oppressive taxation!!! On top of that, you had the GALL to circumvent nanny's tobacco laws, which are there for your "protection". I'm amazed the BATF didn't show up at your door in an armored vehicle...... I think any attempt to fight this will prove futile at best. Chalk it up Mayberryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07664966137470121099noreply@blogger.com