skymama 37 #1 May 11, 2009 Apparently there is a movement for everyone to put their still usable junk to the curb this Saturday, 5/16, so others can pick through it and take what they want. It's part "help your neighbor" and part "keep things out of the landfills". Website here. Sounds like an interesting concept, I think I'll put some stuff out just to see what happens. Anyone else going to participate?She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,589 #2 May 11, 2009 I do that all the time anyway. Stuff that's too bulky to take to the second-hand store, or that's broken but probably repairable. It's just about always gone by the end of the day, hopefully to someone who is happy to get and make use of a freebie. It's the best kind of recycling. Wendy P.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #3 May 11, 2009 Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy. I'll definitely participate. Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #4 May 11, 2009 WARNING : Be careful where you park your car!!! (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #5 May 11, 2009 The town I grew up in had "garbage week"- similar concept, but also, the local garbage collectors would not pick up large objects like furniture, etc. normally. Where I live now, the garbage truck takes just about anything. We'll put stuff out in the alley and its fair game until the garbage man comes. The funniest was the old galvanized pipes from our house when we had them all replaced with copper. We did it on the DL and live a block away from city hall so I was scared to put everything out in the alley all at once. I was afraid I would get fined for having all that work done without a permit. (we used licensed plumbers who happened to be skydivers doing side work.......) I was scratching my head trying to figure out how to get rid of all the old piping and some guy came by and asked if he could have it. He acted like he had struck gold when he left and we were just so happy to get rid of it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millertime24 8 #6 May 11, 2009 Thats actually not a bad idea. Hell, my appartment is furnished entirely with donated stuff or stuff that I purchased at very discounted prices (ie my Maytag Atlantis washer/dryer for $500 total). Being military it's quite nice to aquire used stuff for cheap or free and also be able to give that stuff to someone else before a PCS.Muff #5048 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,468 #7 May 11, 2009 Hi Moms, I have found that whatever I put on the curb with a 'FREE' sign goes within about an hour. I've gotten rid of broken furniture, table saws that would no longer run, lots of stuff. JerryBaumchen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #8 May 11, 2009 That reminds me ....... (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #9 May 11, 2009 QuoteThat reminds me ....... Kitter!!!!!!!!!!! No!!!!!!!!!!!!Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #10 May 11, 2009 QuoteI have found that whatever I put on the curb with a 'FREE' sign goes within about an hour. Oh yeah, I've done that lots of times. I've just never seen a day organized for it before.She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #11 May 11, 2009 Unfortunately, this is the first thing that popped into my head when I head this thread's title: http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=curb+job Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #12 May 11, 2009 We have something similar every year here. The City will come by and collect all of your trash, greenwaste, etc. It's great for getting rid of things and they will recycle, etc. I get mine out a week early. Last year, only 1/3 of it was left because people would just pick what they wanted out of it. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madhatter 0 #13 May 11, 2009 Quote Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy. I'll definitely participate. Participating as in throwing junk out or sifting through other junk looking forhidden treasure? Ps. Funky hats are NOT junk! I'll collect them from whoever's willing to store them 'til I get there A VERY MERRY UNBIRTHDAY TO YOU!!! D.S # 125 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #14 May 11, 2009 Quote Quote Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy. I'll definitely participate. Participating as in throwing junk out or sifting through other junk looking forhidden treasure? Ps. Funky hats are NOT junk! I'll collect them from whoever's willing to store them 'til I get there I have stuff. Lots 'o stuff I need to get rid of. This is perfect!! I have no way to take it anywhere. Hopefully someone can find a treasure within my stuff. Don't touch my cheesehead! Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madhatter 0 #15 May 11, 2009 Quote Don't touch my cheesehead! You've got a Dutch guy stashed away somewhere? (OK, might be an Afrikaans / Dutch joke )A VERY MERRY UNBIRTHDAY TO YOU!!! D.S # 125 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #16 May 12, 2009 I usually just put stuff in the back of my pick-up and go to the mall...it's gone in 60 seconds.My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #17 May 12, 2009 There is a mall in Cedartown/Rockmart?? "I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pokerstar 0 #18 May 12, 2009 Quote There is a mall in Cedartown/Rockmart?? Does Wal*Mart count? Fortunately, I'm adhering to a pretty strict, uh, drug, uh, regimen to keep my mind, you know, uh, limber. --- The Dude --- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #19 May 12, 2009 Thats what I think he is talking about. I do recall it was a decent Walmart. Not a very good selection of winter gloves that are useful to skydivers though."I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #20 May 12, 2009 Quote Quote There is a mall in Cedartown/Rockmart?? Does Wal*Mart count? Hey, I saw a Walmart with a ::: gasp ::: nail salon inside!!! I hadn't a clue about that. And I did sit next to a Craig's List hooker while I got a nail repaired. Very interesting eavesdropping, that's for sure! Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #21 May 12, 2009 Quote And I did sit next to a Craig's List hooker while I got a nail repaired. Very interesting eavesdropping, that's for sure! Break out the pen and notepad?WOW, that is harsh... Sorry Karen.Its 5 am, maybe I should quit picking on you and go to bed."I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #22 May 12, 2009 Quote There is a mall in Cedartown/Rockmart?? Hey! I'll have you know that we have a gas station AND a motel AND one hooker-in-training. My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #23 May 12, 2009 Quote one hooker-in-training. Is that the chick that works down at the gas station? (shudders)"I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #24 May 12, 2009 Quote Quote one hooker-in-training. Is that the chick that works down at the gas station? (shudders) No, the ugly hooker at ASC. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #25 May 12, 2009 Quote Hey, I saw a Walmart with a ::: gasp ::: nail salon inside!!! It was probably a Super Wal-Mart. Ours has a McDonald's, nail salon, eye doctor, hair salon, tire and oil change, groceries and the other Wal-Mart crap. I'm there weekly. She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
