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tyler.durden

tyler.durden

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My son is turning 18 and I can't fucking believe it. I recently looked at my divorce papers and realized that the judge did not put a termination date on the original paperwork, so I'd have to go back to court in order to have the child support stopped. I had to go talk to his mom to see if she would come into court and not contest my motion, I even offered her $500 cash just for the hour of her time. At first I was elated as she agreed, but the day after she texted me that she wouldn't come, but wouldn't contest it, either. I knew the court would want to hear it from her mouth, and likely not let me stop paying until they received some sort of confirmation that she wasn't contesting it. I should have filed this weeks ago. I started writing the motion last night with the intent of going in to file tomorrow (I have a video recording session scheduled tonight to get some good footage of me playing music to put on my new website). Lo and behold, I get a letter from child support services that my support order would end automatically on my son's birthday (just weeks away). Holy Shit! My procrastination wins again! I don't have to deal with his dizzy mom any longer, and I'm going to have an extra $750 per month in my pocket. Fuck yes. Especially good news since our new governor is going to legalize rec weed this year, so my income will drop by about 33% from my black market lifestyle. Still will be a pretty good income, but not the super comfortable six figures I'm used to. Which is one of the reasons I'm starting my own music business to supplement. Man, do times change...
 
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BudmanTX

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tyler.durden said:
My son is turning 18 and I can't fucking believe it. I recently looked at my divorce papers and realized that the judge did not put a termination date on the original paperwork, so I'd have to go back to court in order to have the child support stopped. I had to go talk to his mom to see if she would come into court and not contest my motion, I even offered her $500 cash just for the hour of her time. At first I was elated as she agreed, but the day after she texted me that she wouldn't come, but wouldn't contest it, either. I knew the court would want to hear it from her mouth, and likely not let me stop paying until they received some sort of confirmation that she wasn't contesting it. I should have filed this weeks ago. I started writing the motion last night with the intent of going in to file tomorrow (I have a video recording session scheduled tonight to get some good footage of me playing music to put on my new website). Lo and behold, I get a letter from child support services that my support order would end automatically on my son's birthday (just weeks away). Holy Shit! My procrastination wins again! I don't have to deal with his dizzy mom any longer, and I'm going to have an extra $750 per month in my pocket. Fuck yes. Especially good news since our new governor is going to legalized rec weed this year, so my income will drop by about 33% from my black market lifestyle. Still will be a pretty good income, but not the super comfortable six figures I'm used to. Which is one of the reasons I'm starting my own music business to supplement. Man, do times change...
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congrats man
 
raratt

raratt

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tyler.durden said:
income will drop by about 33%
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I think it would depend on the way recreational is sold. Here in Cali there are so many taxes and restrictions on testing and packaging that the price can't compete with black market prices. The legislature is aware and are addressing possible reductions in taxes.
 
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tyler.durden

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raratt said:
I think it would depend on the way recreational is sold. Here in Cali there are so many taxes and restrictions on testing and packaging that the price can't compete with black market prices. The legislature is aware and are addressing possible reductions in taxes.
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I'm going currently going through the process of finding my place in the new market here. Medical came on the scene about 2 years ago, and I had a sudden drop off of clients, maybe 30%. Turned out those peeps either had a medical card, or knew someone who did. Illinois is strange in that they don't let anyone grow except one huge facility, and all dispensaries can only obtain their weed from there. And this facility grows FIRE, really spectacular weed and MJ products. Il also let's one buy and insane amount of products per purchase, like 5 oz. per month. So I hear many patients are making a little on the side by selling to non med friends. I've dropped my prices and won most of them back, and I've also started making deliveries for an ounce or more. My product is fantastic and I take great pride in it, but the competition is forcing me to be more aggressive. I'm down from $350-480 an ounce down to $280 on the low end. I'm figuring legalized rec will take my profit down that much further. But with delivery and these prices, I think I'll be able to compete. It's already $60 an eighth in our dispensaries, and no quantity discount afaik...
 
raratt

raratt

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tyler.durden said:
I'm going currently going through the process of finding my place in the new market here. Medical came on the scene about 2 years ago, and I had a sudden drop off of clients, maybe 30%. Turned out those peeps either had a medical card, or knew someone who did. Illinois is strange in that they don't let anyone grow except one huge facility, and all dispensaries can only obtain their weed from there. And this facility grows FIRE, really spectacular weed and MJ products. Il also let's one buy and insane amount of products per purchase, like 5 oz. per month. So I hear many patients are making a little on the side by selling to non med friends. I've dropped my prices and won most of them back, and I've also started making deliveries for an ounce or more. My product is fantastic and I take great pride in it, but the competition is forcing me to be more aggressive. I'm down from $350-480 an ounce down to $280 on the low end. I'm figuring legalized rec will take my profit down that much further. But with delivery and these prices, I think I'll be able to compete. It's already $60 an eighth in our dispensaries, and no quantity discount afaik...
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$60 is where the 1/8ths are here and $396 Oz. The transport rules are a little hazy, for personal use you can carry just over an oz., but if you are a grower providing for a patient it is "the amount the patient requires" Med patients aren't taxed like recreational, 15% for rec plus $9.25 oz to the grower per oz of buds plus the cost of grow permits.
 
curious2garden

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tyler.durden said:
My son is turning 18 and I can't fucking believe it. I recently looked at my divorce papers and realized that the judge did not put a termination date on the original paperwork, so I'd have to go back to court in order to have the child support stopped. I had to go talk to his mom to see if she would come into court and not contest my motion, I even offered her $500 cash just for the hour of her time. At first I was elated as she agreed, but the day after she texted me that she wouldn't come, but wouldn't contest it, either. I knew the court would want to hear it from her mouth, and likely not let me stop paying until they received some sort of confirmation that she wasn't contesting it. I should have filed this weeks ago. I started writing the motion last night with the intent of going in to file tomorrow (I have a video recording session scheduled tonight to get some good footage of me playing music to put on my new website). Lo and behold, I get a letter from child support services that my support order would end automatically on my son's birthday (just weeks away). Holy Shit! My procrastination wins again! I don't have to deal with his dizzy mom any longer, and I'm going to have an extra $750 per month in my pocket. Fuck yes. Especially good news since our new governor is going to legalize rec weed this year, so my income will drop by about 33% from my black market lifestyle. Still will be a pretty good income, but not the super comfortable six figures I'm used to. Which is one of the reasons I'm starting my own music business to supplement. Man, do times change...
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Congratulations, one step closer to grandkids :P
 
curious2garden

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raratt said:
$60 is where the 1/8ths are here and $396 Oz. The transport rules are a little hazy, for personal use you can carry just over an oz., but if you are a grower providing for a patient it is "the amount the patient requires" Med patients aren't taxed like recreational, 15% for rec plus $9.25 oz to the grower per oz of buds plus the cost of grow permits.
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My understanding is that only works if you register with the county. I feel volunteering for a government database is unwise so I'll just keep growing. Although I do keep a medical recommendation for the defense value.
 
raratt

raratt

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curious2garden said:
My understanding is that only works if you register with the county. I feel volunteering for a government database is unwise so I'll just keep growing. Although I do keep a medical recommendation for the defense value.
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I was talking commercial. Each city or county has their own rules for growing and you would have to find out what those are for where you live. Cities can only charge a "reasonable" amount for inspections of a grow area if it is indoors, and can require indoor grows only. The city is not allowed to make money off the fees. I have the first legal grow in my city and they require an annual inspection to make sure I don't exceed the 1200W lighting limit. For recreational use you can have up to 6 plants total. edit: I was incorrect in that tax statement,and it is a state ID that is $100 above the cost of a Dr's med card annually, I'll pass also.
 
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curious2garden

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raratt said:
I was talking commercial. Each city or county has their own rules for growing and you would have to find out what those are for where you live. Cities can only charge a "reasonable" amount for inspections of a grow area if it is indoors, and can require indoor grows only. The city is not allowed to make money off the fees. I have the first legal grow in my city and they require an annual inspection to make sure I don't exceed the 1200W lighting limit. For recreational use you can have up to 6 plants total. edit: I was incorrect in that tax statement,and it is a state ID that is $100 above the cost of a Dr's med card annually, I'll pass also.
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o_O
 
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