Posts by George Fox17

I’ve got a few questions—tried checking some local government sites and even called my local town hall... but it's all dead ends and zero answers. So, if anyone knows the deal, please point me in the right direction:
I have an agricultural high school diploma (general 4-year track) and I’m currently working a steady full-time gig at a company that I’m definitely not leaving yet—not until I know this side hustle can actually pay the bills. My question is: is it possible to start a small LLC or sole proprietorship as a side hustle—specifically for making and decorating cakes and handmade chocolates?
I get that it’s tied to specific licensing and I’d probably need to get recertified as a pastry chef, which isn't the issue. The real headache is the requirement for two years of professional experience before I can take the master's exam. I really don't want to quit my secure, permanent job just to go work under some random guy for two years—especially since I honestly know more techniques than he does! Is there any way around that?
It doesn't make sense for me to hire someone who already has their credentials; I just want to do everything myself on the weekends when orders come in.
Someone recently let me in on a little tip (without giving away too much detail) that I could potentially open a business for processing agricultural products instead—since things like flour, sugar, oil, chocolate, and nuts technically fall under that umbrella. How doable is that in the real world?

Hey, can anyone help me out? I've got an HP Envy series and I'm getting an E5 error. Tried resetting the printer but nothing's working 😢 either I'm doing it wrong or I'm just totally lost 😢

Benjamin Hill10 said:So I just finished a massive four-tier wedding cake, and guess what? Not a single soul at the restaurant even blinked.
There was a whole spread of homemade desserts too, and still... total silence. Nothing.

Wait, really?? Mind if I ask which restaurant? Because honestly—every client I’ve had for weddings over in suburban Atlanta who actually asked about it told me they need an official receipt and full documentation first.🙂

ruggedridge452 said:So, if I get a ticket, can I actually appeal for just a warning? I was definitely under 80—I clocked myself at about 78 right before hitting the speed trap. Also, is there any truth to the rumor that state troopers don't start filming until you hit 44 miles/h?
Thanks.

Those speed traps film "every speed"—it’s just a matter of what range they have the sensors set to capture!!

If the limit is, say, 37 miles mph, they won't snap a photo (meaning, they won't be programmed to) anything under 70!
Since 60 plus a 6.2 miles mph buffer puts you at 44 miles mph, you won't even get a ticket unless you're pushing past 70 🙂
Man, it's wild!!!

ruggedridge452 said:Got caught doing just under 80 in a school zone this past Saturday.
What kind of fine am I looking at, and is an appeal even worth the effort? What’s the realistic outcome if I contest it?
Not exactly sitting on a mountain of cash here...
Clean record so far; no tickets in the last two years.
Thanks.

Based on what you said, "just under 80," you've probably got a buffer of about 6.2 miles/h, which puts you closer to 😂 "just under 70." 😂

Here’s how the fines usually break down:
0-6.2 miles/h over the limit $100
10-20 $500
20-30 $1,000 + one point
30-50 $2,000 + two points
50+ $5,000-$15,000 (court order)
Keep in mind, they'll be calculating based on that "just under 70" figure.

If you have a totally clean driving record, you might be able to contest it and ask for a simple warning instead!!