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Kurben

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Apr 12, 2014
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This week I had my third child to be criticized by a teacher for reading a book by Mr. King (only my younger daughter hasn't had that experience). LilMan's LA class had just watched a YT vid with Mr. King talking about writing, and son mentioned that he is almost finished with a book by Mr. King (Eyes of the Dragon--his second book by Mr. King). The teacher replied with a sniff that she didn't read such things because they are "full of bad language and gratuitous graphic sex." The Kid is now getting the cold shoulder from some other kids in the class.

Sigh.

She obviously hasn't read anything by Mr. King (out of over 60 books, I can only think of three graphic sex scenes, and two are intrinsic to the story. I didn't like The Regulators at all and can only remember that it struck me for graphic sex, but I can't remember exactly what it was or if it seemed justified by the story). Ignorance combined with smug prissiness just tweaks my nanners. Language is character driven, of course, and Mr. King has written some foul mouths. However, not as many as you might expect, and it is always part of character inner monologue or dialogue, not the narrative. And he does not write for small children (or small minds--lol). Aaargh!

At least she didn't take his book--I've had that experience twice before and had to immediately have a come to Jesus meeting with teachers. That will happen at parent/teacher conference at the end of next week with this one.
Go Get them, Skimom!!! You should think that teachers should know better by now after all the high awards he has won.
 

Sundrop

Sunny the Great & Wonderful
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10 days......

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do1you9love?

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This week I had my third child to be criticized by a teacher for reading a book by Mr. King (only my younger daughter hasn't had that experience). LilMan's LA class had just watched a YT vid with Mr. King talking about writing, and son mentioned that he is almost finished with a book by Mr. King (Eyes of the Dragon--his second book by Mr. King). The teacher replied with a sniff that she didn't read such things because they are "full of bad language and gratuitous graphic sex." The Kid is now getting the cold shoulder from some other kids in the class.

Sigh.

She obviously hasn't read anything by Mr. King (out of over 60 books, I can only think of three graphic sex scenes, and two are intrinsic to the story. I didn't like The Regulators at all and can only remember that it struck me for graphic sex, but I can't remember exactly what it was or if it seemed justified by the story). Ignorance combined with smug prissiness just tweaks my nanners. Language is character driven, of course, and Mr. King has written some foul mouths. However, not as many as you might expect, and it is always part of character inner monologue or dialogue, not the narrative. And he does not write for small children (or small minds--lol). Aaargh!

At least she didn't take his book--I've had that experience twice before and had to immediately have a come to Jesus meeting with teachers. That will happen at parent/teacher conference at the end of next week with this one.

My nanners are more than tweaked, on your son's behalf! Wishing good luck at the parent/teacher conference! Keep us posted!
 

Sundrop

Sunny the Great & Wonderful
Jun 12, 2008
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This week I had my third child to be criticized by a teacher for reading a book by Mr. King (only my younger daughter hasn't had that experience). LilMan's LA class had just watched a YT vid with Mr. King talking about writing, and son mentioned that he is almost finished with a book by Mr. King (Eyes of the Dragon--his second book by Mr. King). The teacher replied with a sniff that she didn't read such things because they are "full of bad language and gratuitous graphic sex." The Kid is now getting the cold shoulder from some other kids in the class.

Sigh.

She obviously hasn't read anything by Mr. King (out of over 60 books, I can only think of three graphic sex scenes, and two are intrinsic to the story. I didn't like The Regulators at all and can only remember that it struck me for graphic sex, but I can't remember exactly what it was or if it seemed justified by the story). Ignorance combined with smug prissiness just tweaks my nanners. Language is character driven, of course, and Mr. King has written some foul mouths. However, not as many as you might expect, and it is always part of character inner monologue or dialogue, not the narrative. And he does not write for small children (or small minds--lol). Aaargh!

At least she didn't take his book--I've had that experience twice before and had to immediately have a come to Jesus meeting with teachers. That will happen at parent/teacher conference at the end of next week with this one.
Tweaks my nanners.....I'm stealing this :biggrin2:
 

Sundrop

Sunny the Great & Wonderful
Jun 12, 2008
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I'm glad this week has come to an end. People are coming into town for The Valley Fair, the Wooly Worm Festival, Appalachian's home game, and leaf peeping. Traffic sucks. They hired a new girl at work, and the rest of us are questioning if she has a cosmetologist license, because she's completely clueless. Had to ask how to hold hair to cut it....in front of the client. Then she had to ask how do do a coloring service.....now, I'm as willing as anyone to help or give advice, but when I say that she knows nothing, I mean that she doesn't even know how to measure color and developer. I had to show her the ounce marks on the bottle, tried to explain toner processing, and basically did all the brain work for her and the girl still did it wrong.....twice!
Had to talk with our manager about it yesterday, and thankfully, some of the other girls had also expressed concerns. We can't have clients leaving with bad hair. We all work very hard for our clientele, and our reputation.....one bad comment can undo years of good work. Manager understands and is going to have a chat with the new girl.
The work day ends at 3:30 today. The country boys will be hanging out at my place all weekend. Y'all come on by.....have a cold beer, or some cold Southern Comfort......leave your troubles out at the old tree......we'll leave the light on for ya.
 

cat in a bag

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Aug 28, 2010
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I'm glad this week has come to an end. People are coming into town for The Valley Fair, the Wooly Worm Festival, Appalachian's home game, and leaf peeping. Traffic sucks. They hired a new girl at work, and the rest of us are questioning if she has a cosmetologist license, because she's completely clueless. Had to ask how to hold hair to cut it....in front of the client. Then she had to ask how do do a coloring service.....now, I'm as willing as anyone to help or give advice, but when I say that she knows nothing, I mean that she doesn't even know how to measure color and developer. I had to show the ounce marks on the bottle, tried to explain toner processing, and basically did all the brain work for her and the girl still did it wrong.....twice!
Had to talk with our manager about it yesterday, and thankfully, some of the other girls had also expressed concerns. We can't have clients leaving with bad hair. We all work very hard for our clientele, and our reputation.....one bad comment can undo years of good work. Manager understands and is going to have a chat with the new girl.
The work day ends at 3:30 today. The country boys will be hanging out at my place all weekend. Y'all come on by.....have a cold beer, or some cold Southern Comfort......leave your troubles out at the old tree......we'll leave the light on for ya.
Yikes, hope everything gets resolved!

Party at Sunny's place!! Whoohoo! :applause:
 

DiO'Bolic

Not completely obtuse
Nov 14, 2013
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I'm glad this week has come to an end. People are coming into town for The Valley Fair, the Wooly Worm Festival, Appalachian's home game, and leaf peeping. Traffic sucks. They hired a new girl at work, and the rest of us are questioning if she has a cosmetologist license, because she's completely clueless. Had to ask how to hold hair to cut it....in front of the client. Then she had to ask how do do a coloring service.....now, I'm as willing as anyone to help or give advice, but when I say that she knows nothing, I mean that she doesn't even know how to measure color and developer. I had to show her the ounce marks on the bottle, tried to explain toner processing, and basically did all the brain work for her and the girl still did it wrong.....twice!
Had to talk with our manager about it yesterday, and thankfully, some of the other girls had also expressed concerns. We can't have clients leaving with bad hair. We all work very hard for our clientele, and our reputation.....one bad comment can undo years of good work. Manager understands and is going to have a chat with the new girl.
The work day ends at 3:30 today. The country boys will be hanging out at my place all weekend. Y'all come on by.....have a cold beer, or some cold Southern Comfort......leave your troubles out at the old tree......we'll leave the light on for ya.
A product of Common Core Coloring? What is this world coming to? :)
 

Moderator

Ms. Mod
Administrator
Jul 10, 2006
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That's where the County Treasurer is! Is it different in other places?? That is where we had to go in Nebraska, too.

I just have regular plates. The design did change this year, though, so I have brand spanking new ones...new number to remember, too. :chew:
I go to the town clerk, too. In Maine we have to pay an annual excise tax on vehicles and that gets paid to the town where the car is registered. You need that paid and your proof of insurance before they charge the state's fee to renew the plate tags each year.
 

Spideyman

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Jul 10, 2006
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I'm glad this week has come to an end. People are coming into town for The Valley Fair, the Wooly Worm Festival, Appalachian's home game, and leaf peeping. Traffic sucks. They hired a new girl at work, and the rest of us are questioning if she has a cosmetologist license, because she's completely clueless. Had to ask how to hold hair to cut it....in front of the client. Then she had to ask how do do a coloring service.....now, I'm as willing as anyone to help or give advice, but when I say that she knows nothing, I mean that she doesn't even know how to measure color and developer. I had to show her the ounce marks on the bottle, tried to explain toner processing, and basically did all the brain work for her and the girl still did it wrong.....twice!
Had to talk with our manager about it yesterday, and thankfully, some of the other girls had also expressed concerns. We can't have clients leaving with bad hair. We all work very hard for our clientele, and our reputation.....one bad comment can undo years of good work. Manager understands and is going to have a chat with the new girl.
The work day ends at 3:30 today. The country boys will be hanging out at my place all weekend. Y'all come on by.....have a cold beer, or some cold Southern Comfort......leave your troubles out at the old tree......we'll leave the light on for ya.
(((Sundrop ))). Has the owner ck'd into her past work experience, or is she fresh out of school? Maybe to be an apprentice,or a probation period with guidance. That will take time from the other workers. Does she show potential to learn?
 

Sundrop

Sunny the Great & Wonderful
Jun 12, 2008
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(((Sundrop ))). Has the owner ck'd into her past work experience, or is she fresh out of school? Maybe to be an apprentice,or a probation period with guidance. That will take time from the other workers. Does she show potential to learn?
She's supposedly transferring her license from another state. We're honestly trying to figure out if she's just nervous, or if she's just not got what it takes......so far, it's the latter.
 

cat in a bag

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Aug 28, 2010
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I go to the town clerk, too. In Maine we have to pay an annual excise tax on vehicles and that gets paid to the town where the car is registered. You need that paid and your proof of insurance before they charge the state's fee to renew the plate tags each year.
Is the excise tax in addition to sales tax when you first get the vehicle?

We need proof of insurance too. They just noted our ins company name in the computer this year, though. She didn't even look at my card. In years past they have always copied the ins card.
 

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Ms. Mod
Administrator
Jul 10, 2006
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Is the excise tax in addition to sales tax when you first get the vehicle?

We need proof of insurance too. They just noted our ins company name in the computer this year, though. She didn't even look at my card. In years past they have always copied the ins card.
That's right, sales tax is paid when you first purchase a new or used car and the excise tax (based on what they determine is the value of the car) is paid each year you own it. According to the state, it is assessed as a "privilege" for operating a motor vehicle on the public ways. At one time it was supposed to be used to offset the cost to maintain public roadways but I don't know if that is still the case.
 

cat in a bag

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Aug 28, 2010
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wyoming
That's right, sales tax is paid when you first purchase a new or used car and the excise tax (based on what they determine is the value of the car) is paid each year you own it. According to the state, it is assessed as a "privilege" for operating a motor vehicle on the public ways. At one time it was supposed to be used to offset the cost to maintain public roadways but I don't know if that is still the case.
I just looked at my registration and then on the county website to see a breakdown of the fees, but couldn't find any. Just the county fee and the state fee.

They base the county fee on the factory price of the vehicle, though. They list the depreciated value on the registration, but the fee is calculated on the factory price. So registration costs the same every year, unless fees rise. It never goes down with depreciation. This year the state fee went from $15 to $30.
 
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