kelel01 1 #26 October 10, 2005 The couch is ALL that's left. I even got rid of the dog carrier and the vacuum. How come no one wants a free, very interesting sofa? But I like the porch-couch idea. That's a good one! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites tigra 0 #27 October 10, 2005 I agree with Casie- if you can get it out to the alley, just leave it there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Rebecca 0 #28 October 10, 2005 So, what's the worst thing that could happen if you leave it there? you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kelel01 1 #29 October 10, 2005 There's no alley. Only woods and a very visible trash area. I'd have to move it under cover of night. And my friends all have to work in the morning. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kelel01 1 #30 October 10, 2005 My landlord would charge me to have it removed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites CSpenceFLY 1 #31 October 10, 2005 QuoteOoh! I know! DEMOLITION!! BLOW THAT SHIT UP!! Rebecca needs to come to one of our 4th of July parties Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kelel01 1 #32 October 10, 2005 Agreed. Hippie and I were watching something yesterday that reminded me of the last one - it was some chemical manufacturing plant that blew up in Nevada. I mean, the actual event in Nevada sucked, but seriously, the video of the explosion made me think of your party! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites CSpenceFLY 1 #33 October 10, 2005 QuoteI really must make friends with more people who drive pick-up trucks. You have friends with pickup trucks but they didn't know you needed to move a couch. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wingnut 0 #34 October 10, 2005 just roll it into the woods....... untill the leaves fall of the trees they will neveer see it there... and do it at night and it's dark back there!!!!!! see, i'm a genius, it's all figured out now.... you should go out on a date with me once you move since i'm so smart.... ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kelel01 1 #35 October 10, 2005 Yes, but my one friend with a PU truck lives WAY far away . . . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites CSpenceFLY 1 #36 October 10, 2005 Put it in the parking lot and set it on fire.The fire department will come put it out and after a big production someone will have to haul it off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kelel01 1 #37 October 10, 2005 You know, I would LOVE to do that! But I don't think having "convicted for arson" pop up on my background check would help me in my job search. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites tigra 0 #38 October 10, 2005 I missed something. Last I heard you were "negotiating" with your roommate about the lease and security deposit. I guess you came to an agreement, huh? Can you leave it on a neighbor's porch? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kelel01 1 #39 October 10, 2005 LOL. Just to catch you up, my landlord let us out of the lease, and all we lose is our security deposit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wmw999 2,589 #40 October 10, 2005 You could call the DZ (any of them) today, and see if someone currently at the DZ has a truck and will come get it. You could offer a free beer. Or you could go ahead and put it by the dumpster, and then post something in the newsgroup alt.dumpster saying that a free sofa is on the corner of (wherever and wherever). Make sure and post it on a local college online bulletin board as well, or if you know anyone going to school in the area tell them -- college students often like free furniture. Unless they're all rich, of course. Wendy W.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 kelel01 1 #41 October 10, 2005 How do I get onto a newsgroup? I tried just typing "alt.dumpster" into the address window, but it didn't work. The college bulletin board is a good idea, too. Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wmw999 2,589 #42 October 10, 2005 Go to dejanews (www.dejanews.com -- it's been taken over by google, but I never remember the name of the website that way). You can enter alt.dumpster in the search line, and that'll take you to the newsgroup. There's a selection on there for "post" Now that I do it, I see that it's not very active any more. I guess people are richer. But try it anyway. You could also try misc.consumers.frugal-living -- it's a more active newsgroup, and seems to have real people on it. Yes, I can be a cheapskate WendyThere 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 cloudseeker2001 0 #43 October 10, 2005 Quotecall salvation army or good will. They'll come pick it up. Not the one in Houston, they would not pick mine up!.......I tried to give my old one away and no one wanted it.....It was like new and I paid 1700$ for it! I finally put it on the street and it was gone in 10 minutes! "Some call it heavenly in it's brilliance, others mean and rueful of the western dream" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wmw999 2,589 #44 October 10, 2005 Hmmm -- I've had Salvation Army pick stuff up for me in Houston. No desks, though -- they said they have a whole warehouse full of desks. Purple Heart Veterans in Houston seems to have the widest range of stuff it takes, though (I helped my dad move from a 2-BR overstuffed apartment to a 1-BR apartment recently, so I did some research). Wendy W.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 dqpacker 7 #45 October 10, 2005 COUCH FREAKS DUH!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Thanatos340 1 #46 October 10, 2005 Kele.. The Farm Really needs a few more couches (We were just talking about that this pasy weekend).. Call Hans and see if he will come get it. If not, I might come pick it up for you, I just dont know where I would keep it untill the next time I got the DZ. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kelel01 1 #47 October 11, 2005 Anyone from The Farm want to do a nice thing for your DZ (and me) and come get this couch? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites namgrunt 0 #48 October 11, 2005 take it to your dz ..59 YEARS,OVERWEIGHT,BALDIND,X-GRUNT LAST MIL. JUMP VIET-NAM(QUAN-TRI) www.dzmemories.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites flyangel2 2 #49 October 11, 2005 Quotetake it to your dz .. I'm guessing you haven't read the whole thread.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites tigra 0 #50 October 11, 2005 If you've already lost your security deposit, leave the couch and blame your roommate! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 Next Page 2 of 3 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
tigra 0 #27 October 10, 2005 I agree with Casie- if you can get it out to the alley, just leave it there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca 0 #28 October 10, 2005 So, what's the worst thing that could happen if you leave it there? you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelel01 1 #29 October 10, 2005 There's no alley. Only woods and a very visible trash area. I'd have to move it under cover of night. And my friends all have to work in the morning. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelel01 1 #30 October 10, 2005 My landlord would charge me to have it removed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #31 October 10, 2005 QuoteOoh! I know! DEMOLITION!! BLOW THAT SHIT UP!! Rebecca needs to come to one of our 4th of July parties Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelel01 1 #32 October 10, 2005 Agreed. Hippie and I were watching something yesterday that reminded me of the last one - it was some chemical manufacturing plant that blew up in Nevada. I mean, the actual event in Nevada sucked, but seriously, the video of the explosion made me think of your party! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #33 October 10, 2005 QuoteI really must make friends with more people who drive pick-up trucks. You have friends with pickup trucks but they didn't know you needed to move a couch. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut 0 #34 October 10, 2005 just roll it into the woods....... untill the leaves fall of the trees they will neveer see it there... and do it at night and it's dark back there!!!!!! see, i'm a genius, it's all figured out now.... you should go out on a date with me once you move since i'm so smart.... ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelel01 1 #35 October 10, 2005 Yes, but my one friend with a PU truck lives WAY far away . . . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #36 October 10, 2005 Put it in the parking lot and set it on fire.The fire department will come put it out and after a big production someone will have to haul it off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelel01 1 #37 October 10, 2005 You know, I would LOVE to do that! But I don't think having "convicted for arson" pop up on my background check would help me in my job search. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #38 October 10, 2005 I missed something. Last I heard you were "negotiating" with your roommate about the lease and security deposit. I guess you came to an agreement, huh? Can you leave it on a neighbor's porch? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelel01 1 #39 October 10, 2005 LOL. Just to catch you up, my landlord let us out of the lease, and all we lose is our security deposit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,589 #40 October 10, 2005 You could call the DZ (any of them) today, and see if someone currently at the DZ has a truck and will come get it. You could offer a free beer. Or you could go ahead and put it by the dumpster, and then post something in the newsgroup alt.dumpster saying that a free sofa is on the corner of (wherever and wherever). Make sure and post it on a local college online bulletin board as well, or if you know anyone going to school in the area tell them -- college students often like free furniture. Unless they're all rich, of course. Wendy W.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
kelel01 1 #41 October 10, 2005 How do I get onto a newsgroup? I tried just typing "alt.dumpster" into the address window, but it didn't work. The college bulletin board is a good idea, too. Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,589 #42 October 10, 2005 Go to dejanews (www.dejanews.com -- it's been taken over by google, but I never remember the name of the website that way). You can enter alt.dumpster in the search line, and that'll take you to the newsgroup. There's a selection on there for "post" Now that I do it, I see that it's not very active any more. I guess people are richer. But try it anyway. You could also try misc.consumers.frugal-living -- it's a more active newsgroup, and seems to have real people on it. Yes, I can be a cheapskate WendyThere 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
cloudseeker2001 0 #43 October 10, 2005 Quotecall salvation army or good will. They'll come pick it up. Not the one in Houston, they would not pick mine up!.......I tried to give my old one away and no one wanted it.....It was like new and I paid 1700$ for it! I finally put it on the street and it was gone in 10 minutes! "Some call it heavenly in it's brilliance, others mean and rueful of the western dream" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,589 #44 October 10, 2005 Hmmm -- I've had Salvation Army pick stuff up for me in Houston. No desks, though -- they said they have a whole warehouse full of desks. Purple Heart Veterans in Houston seems to have the widest range of stuff it takes, though (I helped my dad move from a 2-BR overstuffed apartment to a 1-BR apartment recently, so I did some research). Wendy W.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
dqpacker 7 #45 October 10, 2005 COUCH FREAKS DUH!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thanatos340 1 #46 October 10, 2005 Kele.. The Farm Really needs a few more couches (We were just talking about that this pasy weekend).. Call Hans and see if he will come get it. If not, I might come pick it up for you, I just dont know where I would keep it untill the next time I got the DZ. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelel01 1 #47 October 11, 2005 Anyone from The Farm want to do a nice thing for your DZ (and me) and come get this couch? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
namgrunt 0 #48 October 11, 2005 take it to your dz ..59 YEARS,OVERWEIGHT,BALDIND,X-GRUNT LAST MIL. JUMP VIET-NAM(QUAN-TRI) www.dzmemories.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #49 October 11, 2005 Quotetake it to your dz .. I'm guessing you haven't read the whole thread.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #50 October 11, 2005 If you've already lost your security deposit, leave the couch and blame your roommate! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
