keywestjack
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:crylol: How green 
If I didn't have shit luck...
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greg75vette
The Traffic Baron
That's big around here as well. Mostly metal objects are taken. I've seen pickups with stacks of shit in the back 3 to 4' higher than the cab. Luckily, most of them drive slow and tie it down; I never see trash in the road.
But I've noticed lately they've been taking a lot of non metal junk as well. I just put what was left of an old office chair with no roller assembly or cylinder...just the seat...and they took that even though it had a broken arm which held the seat and back together. Who knows what that would be good for.
Scrap can bring some good money, though. Seemed like ever carpenter that lost his job after the housing bubble broke here was using his 'old' work truck.
I also wonder how they make a profit with the cost of fuel.
But I've noticed lately they've been taking a lot of non metal junk as well. I just put what was left of an old office chair with no roller assembly or cylinder...just the seat...and they took that even though it had a broken arm which held the seat and back together. Who knows what that would be good for.
Scrap can bring some good money, though. Seemed like ever carpenter that lost his job after the housing bubble broke here was using his 'old' work truck.
I also wonder how they make a profit with the cost of fuel.
big2bird
Charter Member, Founder Bird-Run, Cruise-In Bird-R
Well, I am doing a home renovation at the present time. It involves gutting the plumbing, and re plumbing the DWV and the copper supplies.
I made a pile of cast iron, galv pipe, black pipe, and some copper #2.
I really thought it was worthless, as #2 copper is way down, and steel is pennies a pound, SO, I gave it to my neighbor Steve.
He got $75.00.:hissyfit:
BUT, since it was over $30, they took pictures of the scrap, his truck, his plates, profiles and front of Steve, copy of drivers license, and it will take 2 days to get a check in the mail.:crap:
I almost care about it now. Actually, my time is precious these days, as Winter is gaining strength, and my project is way behind schedule.:hissyfit:
mrvette
Phantom of the Opera
Jeff, yeh, rite, you live in a Los Angeles burb? right?? and so you worry over WINTER?? seriously?? here I thought I was the sensitive one to cold temps....going down to 42f here tonight......supposedly, bet we not below 50f....
:hissyfit:
:hissyfit:
big2bird
Charter Member, Founder Bird-Run, Cruise-In Bird-R
Jeff, yeh, rite, you live in a Los Angeles burb? right?? and so you worry over WINTER?? seriously?? here I thought I was the sensitive one to cold temps....going down to 42f here tonight......supposedly, bet we not below 50f....
:hissyfit:
If I can't wear shorts and flip flops, it's cold Gene.:hissyfit:
mrvette
Phantom of the Opera
Jeff, yeh, rite, you live in a Los Angeles burb? right?? and so you worry over WINTER?? seriously?? here I thought I was the sensitive one to cold temps....going down to 42f here tonight......supposedly, bet we not below 50f....
:hissyfit:
If I can't wear shorts and flip flops, it's cold Gene.:hissyfit:
Yeh, it's off to the flea markets and buy a couple more pair of dungarees, 5 bux/pair here....I wear sandals as much as possible, but have a pair of size 15 velcro tie strap shoes for this cold weather, kinds clumsey then driving.....
:hissyfit::crylol:
