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More stupidity from the Granola State

I got a letter from the People’s Republic of Kalifornia the other day. For some strange reason the state thinks I’m either a manufacturer or reseller of products containing plywood or particle board. But that’s not the really stupid part…

The purpose of the letter is to notify all manufacturers and retailers of a new law banning the use of certain types of plywood and particle board. Only specially approved and certified plywood and particle board can be used or imported. All manufacturers, importers and retailers of items containing plywood or particle board must keep records proving that all such items contain only this specially certified stuff. Additionally, the state can walk into any store or manufacturing facility at any time, without warrant, and demand to see proof of compliance.

What a load of &%#@!

Oh, and like far too many laws, this one was instituted by unelected – and unaccountable – bureaucrats.

What exactly are they objecting too? The wood? The glue used? The manufacturing process? Or the fact that it’s flammable?

I guess they don’t realize just how many household items are made with plywood and particle board.

I’m starting to see the reason why CA doesn’t like controlled burns of deadwood. Too many bureaucrats would qualify…:wink:

Ken Brunt said:
Too many bureaucrats would qualify...........;)
Not just CA my friend....I'd bet most states would have to post Red Flag Warnings!

cale

Welcome to the Jungle

Probably the notice is about 1 or 2 things, to prevent rainforest woods being used in the mix, or regarding the binding glues which could issue toxic fumes or excessive VOCs.

Funny thing is that when I sheathed the garage walls in OSB board, I got this stuff from Canada that was less than $6 a panel which was ****** inexpensive! I did some digging and found the wood was made from dead wood from the thousands of trees killed by the Barkbeatle that were cut down to help prevent a massive fire safety risk, so go figure what constitute an approved source.

The issue is with the type of binder used to make the plywood/particle board.

Ray Dunakin said:
The issue is with the type of binder used to make the plywood/particle board.
Some States have lots of binder issues, like how tight to tie the He/Shes. Some of these places are a good location for lots of people that think that way to live. Otherwise they might live near us. ;-)

Thank God for California!

Where else could we collect all the nut cases?

I just wish they would stay there. They seem to like to migrate here every few years. Maybe it’s the likes of our “fine” governor that attracts them…like flies on bulls**t :confused:

André Schofield said:
Thank God for California!

Where else could we collect all the nut cases?


Ahhhh, look at a map Andre, all the biggest nuts keep rolling downhill to the bottom and eventually end up in either Texas or Florida :smiley:

Ah, Anita Bryant. I understand she likes to squeeze a fruit…:smiley: :stuck_out_tongue:

…does that mean a ring in the right ear, or the left…or both for the undecided ?

…it’s a crazy world, and getting far more crazy each day…

I was in a fish market the other day, and two of the He/She’s were wanting to know the sex of a red snapper. “Shee” said that she wouldn’t eat a female fish, and “He” said he wouldn’t eat a male fish…insisted that the clerk mark them both. After they left the cleck told me that he didn’t have a clue, and just marked them at random…!!!
You should have been there to see the act…it was out of a California style movie…

Fred Mills said:
....does that mean a ring in the right ear, or the left.....or both for the undecided ?
Or one in the nose ...
Chris Vernell said:
Fred Mills said:
....does that mean a ring in the right ear, or the left.....or both for the undecided ?
Or one in the nose ...
What if theres 6 rings in each ear, 3 in the nose, and 2 one the lips and one on the belly button???

Oh nevermind, at least when these knuckleheads are ahead of me in line I’m entertained, all those tatoos keep me busy just like reading the funnypages! :smiley:

It is sad…I wonder if any of them have seen a tatoo on 70-80 year old skin, or do they care ?

Fred Mills said:
It is sad......I wonder if any of them have seen a tatoo on 70-80 year old skin, or do they care ?
I have and it a FRIGHTENING SITE, I saw one on an elderly gent I thought was sporting the Battle of Waterloo, untill I realized it was actually a tattoo of Marylin Monroe stretched, folded and mutilated by his 70 year old skin :O
Victor Smith said:
Chris Vernell said:
Fred Mills said:
....does that mean a ring in the right ear, or the left.....or both for the undecided ?
Or one in the nose ...
What if theres 6 rings in each ear, 3 in the nose, and 2 one the lips and one on the belly button???

Oh nevermind, at least when these knuckleheads are ahead of me in line I’m entertained, all those tatoos keep me busy just like reading the funnypages! :smiley:


I’ve had a couple of them come in wanting job applications. They are politely given the applications and told fill it out if you want, but he won’t hire you.

I had one challenge me and said I was discriminating. I did my best to tell her, that I appreciated her attention to detail, but she still wasn’t going to get them a job. I usually have about 12 to 15 applicants for 3 or 4 jobs.
Guys work outside, girls work in the store and pump gasolene. This is Southern Illinois, not California.

I now have to ask in the job interviews - "Do you have any body parts pierced that will show in normal business attire, other than pierced ear rings for the females? Nothing in the nose, lips or eyebrows? No piercings, if you claim to be a male, while at work. Do you have a passion to dye your hair purple or lime green? Do you have a burning desire to have a facial tatoo like Mike Tyeson? Do you understand you will be immediately dismissed if you have any features or dress in a way that is considered unappropriate by a person my age and with my values?

I’m told by my lawyer as long as I state this in front of witnesses before hiring, I can terminate them if this becomes the case. We’ve had to let 3 pin cushions go. :wink:

Ric -

If only the major employers of teenagers and young adults had taken your stand 5-10 years ago we wouldn’t be in the mess we are now. McDonald’s and WalMart will hire anything that fogs a mirror.

When I ran retail stores 15 years ago, male piercings were just starting to get popular, mostly just ears. I wouldn’t hire them then and if I ever need to hire help in my current job I won’t hire them now.

Jon