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To which Harvester replied variously:Brandybuck wrote:"I Brandybuck wager that the Internal Revenue Service will still be collecting taxes from residents in the United States on the date April 1, 2011. Amount of wager to be one ounce Gold American Eagle coin, or equivalent value." If you want to participate, you publicly acknowledge this wager within one week by posting to this forum and sending me a private message. Your acknowledgment must include acceptance of the wager.
Harvester wrote:OK, you're on BrandyB [handshake].
Harvester wrote:Brandy, calm down. I accept your wager as stipulated.
Harvester, my taxes are due in just a few days, so time is of the essence. I can understand you not wanting to send it overnight, but I expect it in the mail (registered, insured, etc) by Monday.Harvester wrote:Well, glad to see I'm such a source of excitement & entertainment for y'all. Forgive my lack of timely response; unlike some other Quatlosers, I have a life beyond the 'net and have been celebrating Easter! I've accepted the bet; my word is my bond. Here's my gold coin, a 2008 1oz gold Buffalo (Eagles a little too well hidden at the moment).