I just filed my US tax returns. For some reason I feel like posting this pair of images from the strapon dreamer site …
I guess I should note that I do actually like the stuff my taxes pay for. I’m keen on things like roads, the FAA, food safety and a government that at least tries to offer health care. Having to pay a lot in taxes is one of those problems like discovering your Porsche has a puncture or that your bottle of Mouton Rothschild is corked. It’s not likely to garner a lot of sympathy. However, just as it’s an individuals duty to contribute to the nation, I also think that complaining about it is very much part of the process. Much the same way British people complain about the weather: It doesn’t help, but it does make people feel better.
Now you disappoint me. I didn’t have you down as someone who would stereotype others (eg the Brits)
Here in Scotland (where I walk my dogs twice a day come sun hail,rain.snow,wind…( often all on the same day)
I find that if Im walking in driving rain with soaking footwear ,frostbitten fingers and a Whining dog ….. I will greet my fellow dog walkers with the cry “its a wee bit fresh today)!!!!
Well technically I’m not stereotyping ‘others’ given that I’m British myself. Stereotyping my friends and family perhaps. 🙂
Complaining may be putting it a bit strong but, in my experience, the British do talk a lot about the weather. Some, like yourself, treat it as an interesting challenge, but there’s definitely a lot of low key grumbling as well! It’s also a common topic for Seattle residents, although the weather is not quite as changeable on the Pacific coast as that island in the North Sea!
-paltego
That’S Funny! I Just FilLed Brazilian Tax Return Yesterday. My Feelings Were quite The same… But ask her double fist insertion with Rockfingers wide open inside
If only the tax services were as pretty and fun loving as this lady is! I’d almost want to get audited if she turned up with her tub of lube 🙂
-paltego