Legally, How risky is it?

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Re: Legally, How risky is it?

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I looked up the astrology of the super moon and I am still confused.
They did say because my whatever is Pisces I will have to give up some things.

Good job I don't believe all that!

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Re: Legally, How risky is it?

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8Ball wrote: Mon Apr 06, 2020 8:55 am
NZChris wrote: Sun Apr 05, 2020 12:00 am It may have much to do with how much unwelcome attention your other interests attract.
Interesting opinion. Not quite sure of the relevance given that what we do is perfectly legal in your case.
It wasn't when I built my still. Large fines and confiscation for having a still on your property. Mine was designed so that I could get a year's worth of likker through it in a hard out weekend of distilling, then get broken down and spread around the property in case Mr Plod showed up for some other reason.
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Re: Legally, How risky is it?

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NZChris wrote: Mon Apr 06, 2020 11:54 pm
8Ball wrote: Mon Apr 06, 2020 8:55 am
NZChris wrote: Sun Apr 05, 2020 12:00 am It may have much to do with how much unwelcome attention your other interests attract.
Interesting opinion. Not quite sure of the relevance given that what we do is perfectly legal in your case.
It wasn't when I built my still. Large fines and confiscation for having a still on your property. Mine was designed so that I could get a year's worth of likker through it in a hard out weekend of distilling, then get broken down and spread around the property in case Mr Plod showed up for some other reason.
Fair enough. My neighbors are literally out in their yards just on the other side of my privacy fence. BBQ and a little music is considered normal behavior here in my urban suburb.

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Re: Legally, How risky is it?

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The Baker wrote: Mon Apr 06, 2020 10:57 pm I looked up the astrology of the super moon and I am still confused.
They did say because my whatever is Pisces I will have to give up some things.

Good job I don't believe all that!

Geoff
A little dry humor, an old myth says the crazies come out with a full moon, more so when it is 'super.'
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Re: Legally, How risky is it?

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I've got a copper living next door and one across the street. I keep your shop locked and shades drawn all the time, especially when I'm out there. When it's running, no one would ever know. People are curious though...
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