Friday, May 19, 2006

Tiki Torch Tax Holiday

Florida's annual 12-day Hurricane Preparedness Tax Holiday starts Sunday. Batteries, weather radios, and all other manner of storm preparedness items can be purhased tax-free. Details are here.

One item we really don't get: "Tiki torches" will be tax free for the duration.

What's a tiki torch? Island Madness offers a definition:
"Tiki torches are decorative poles about 5 feet ... in height with a top fuel reservoir and wick. They can be placed along walkways, patios, pools or gardens to provide a wonderful tropical ambiance."
How helpful will a flickering flame be in the middle of a "wonderful tropical ambiance" like a hurricane-force wind? Can anyone...um... er... shed any light on this subject?

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