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Title: I Find Three Bottle Caps and a Rusty Nail
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Published: Nov 14, 2010
Author: Turtle
Post Date: 2010-11-14 14:28:29 by Turtle
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For years I have been picking up metal off of the ground when I walk my dog -- aluminum and tin cams. The aluminum cans are almost always Bud Light and Pepsi which hoosiers through out of the pickup trucks. I take the stuff to the recycling center every three months and get about $50, which fills up my van and also gets me a quart of oil. Today, when I took my dog for a walk, I found three Bud Light bottle caps and a nusty nail, which goes into the steel/iron box. Wire is the most profitable, since it's copper. I don't find much of that, but as for the Bud Light/Pepsi...the hicks must love that stuff. They throw the cans into the street, sidewalks, and people's front yards.
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#1. To: Turtle (#0)
Why does your van use so much oil? Can't you personally fix the issue? My GOD, your garage and/or street or driveway must appear as a local slum.
It doesn't. I just save that quart when I get around to changing the oil.
"If ever this vast country is brought under a single government, it will be one of the most extensive corruption, indifferent and incapable of a wholesome care over so wide a spread of surface. This will not be borne, and you will have to choose between reform and revolution. If I know the spirit of this country, the one or the other is inevitable." - Thomas Jefferson
OK .. with the above in mind lets review your post: And in light of your original article... So either you don't properly maintain your van on a regular basis OR your van only uses 1 quart of oil during an oil change. Which is it?
I change the oil every three months. I get one quart free, along with a tank of gas.
"If ever this vast country is brought under a single government, it will be one of the most extensive corruption, indifferent and incapable of a wholesome care over so wide a spread of surface. This will not be borne, and you will have to choose between reform and revolution. If I know the spirit of this country, the one or the other is inevitable." - Thomas Jefferson
Now, that I believe I understand your cryptic over-generalized income of $50 bucks AND the fact: After you add up all your time picking the trash up over a three month period and driving it to some reclamation centre for monetary redemption and then your own time getting a "fill-up" and the oil change ... don't you feel cheated about what is "free"?
I pick them up off of the ground while walking my dog. Pickup-driving hicks throw beer cans all over the place.
"If ever this vast country is brought under a single government, it will be one of the most extensive corruption, indifferent and incapable of a wholesome care over so wide a spread of surface. This will not be borne, and you will have to choose between reform and revolution. If I know the spirit of this country, the one or the other is inevitable." - Thomas Jefferson
I understand .... and you are a fantastick environmentalist ensuring a clean neighbourhood and surrounding countryside despite the irresponsibility taht is demonstrated by some "hicks". You need an ATTA_ Still, your hard work (no matter how you phrase it because you must carry a bag and method of picking up the cans so as to ensure your healthy life-style is unfettered with a hospital bill... at the very least, you use rubber gloves, 'eh?) and personal initiative is not commensurate to $50 bucks over a three month period of time, nor is it free, correct? BTW, you pay taxes, correct? Where is the local government helping you out?
On average that is 11 cans a day, assuming a nickel/can per day over a ninety day period of time. After you haul this garbage to your house and accumulate this HUGE trash heap of 1000 cans, wire, other metals and so forth ... you must organize it in such a way as to efficiently redeem the same for cash. [Correct?] Do you place all this "treasure" into bins with obvious recognizable indicators of methods for differentiation so as to simplify your time in organizing ... or is it all in one HUGE heap? Is the heap or heaps or bins in the backyard taking up room and precious viewing space of the world around you? How much time does it cost you to haul this treasure into van for redemption and a "fillup" for gas? My GOD, 1000 cans accumulated over a three month period seems to me you are a pack-ratter. Do place this treasure close to your home so can watch it's value grow everyday? Or do you place upon your property in such a way to obscure your wealth so it can't be taken by local thieves and bandits? Do you collect paper, too?
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The relationship between morality and liberty is a directly proportional one. "Only a virtuous people are capable of freedom. As nations become corrupt and vicious, they have more need of masters." - Ben Franklin
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The relationship between morality and liberty is a directly proportional one. "Only a virtuous people are capable of freedom. As nations become corrupt and vicious, they have more need of masters." - Ben Franklin
Turtle wastes my time on his personal foolish and insipid threads. So, as opposed to ignoring the guy, I decided to ask him more than one question on this thread. If you follow the thread up until right now, he hasn't returned as he is once again off looking for empty beer cans thrown out of pick-up trucks by his local "hick" neighbours; I wonder why he bothers limiting his attention to those fools as opposed to the spectrum of irresponsible people that also screw up and destroy the environment. Never-the-less, I don't think he cares about the fifty dollar reward he manifests over a three month period of time for all of his hard work and intrepid diligence. I think he is looking for a genie in one of those thousands of empty beer cans....
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The relationship between morality and liberty is a directly proportional one. "Only a virtuous people are capable of freedom. As nations become corrupt and vicious, they have more need of masters." - Ben Franklin
If you want to find bottle caps and nails, get a metal detector. You will dig up loads of them, and the occasional ring / coin. It's a good way to kill time too. If you're persistent, you can do very well, if you can research your hunting grounds. .
I take the stuff to the recycling center every three months and get about $50, which fills up my van and also gets me a quart of oil.
#2. To: buckeroo (#1)
Why does your van use so much oil?
#3. To: Turtle (#2)
The standard, long-standing oil change interval as recommended by most leading automotive maintenance organizations and mechanics is every 3 months or 3,000 miles, whichever comes first. This particular oil change interval has been recommended for many decades, and is still widely adhered to today.
It doesn't. I just save that quart when I get around to changing the oil.
I take the stuff to the recycling center every three months and get about $50, which fills up my van and also gets me a quart of oil.
#4. To: buckeroo (#3)
So either you don't properly maintain your van on a regular basis OR your van only uses 1 quart of oil during an oil change. Which is it?
#5. To: Turtle (#4)
I get one quart free, along with a tank of gas.
#6. To: buckeroo (#5)
don't you feel cheated about what is "free"?
#7. To: Turtle (#6)
I pick them up off of the ground while walking my dog. Pickup-driving hicks throw beer cans all over the place.
BOYZturtle right on the hardshell back.
#8. To: Turtle (#6)
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I pick them up off of the ground while walking my dog. Pickup-driving hicks throw beer cans all over the place.
#9. To: Turtle (#0)
#10. To: buckeroo (#1)
#11. To: Eric Stratton, Turtle (#10)
Damn good question.
#12. To: buckeroo (#11)
#13. To: Turtle (#0)
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#14. To: buckeroo (#11)
Actually, I clean up the neighohood a little bit, I exercise my dog and myself, I have fun finding all kinds of stuff (it's kind of a treasure hunt)and I'm make a little money by recycling things. I store the stuff in boxes in my basement. It's not rocket science.
"If ever this vast country is brought under a single government, it will be one of the most extensive corruption, indifferent and incapable of a wholesome care over so wide a spread of surface. This will not be borne, and you will have to choose between reform and revolution. If I know the spirit of this country, the one or the other is inevitable." - Thomas Jefferson
#15. To: buckeroo, Turtle (#1)
That reminds me, I need to check the oil in my POS. Leaky valve guides.
Why does your van use so much oil? Can't you personally fix the issue? My GOD, your garage and/or street or driveway must appear as a local slum.
Tough women come from New York, sweet women from Texas, prissy women from Southern California, but we NORTHERN CALIFORNIA WOMEN have fire & ice in our blood. We can ride 4-wheelers, be a princess, throw a left hook, pack heat, hunt with the men, bake a cake, love with passion, and if we have an opinion, you know you're going to hear it!!
#16. To: farmfriend (#15)
So when you start it up, billows of smoke? Classic sign of worn value guides.
Leaky valve guides.
"If ever this vast country is brought under a single government, it will be one of the most extensive corruption, indifferent and incapable of a wholesome care over so wide a spread of surface. This will not be borne, and you will have to choose between reform and revolution. If I know the spirit of this country, the one or the other is inevitable." - Thomas Jefferson
#17. To: Turtle, buckeroo (#16)
Yep. course it only has 280,000 miles on it. My registration is up this month and it will have to be smogged this year. Even if it passes on emissions it won't pass because the engine light is on. I don't plan on sinking any money into this car.
So when you start it up, billows of smoke? Classic sign of worn value guides.
Tough women come from New York, sweet women from Texas, prissy women from Southern California, but we NORTHERN CALIFORNIA WOMEN have fire & ice in our blood. We can ride 4-wheelers, be a princess, throw a left hook, pack heat, hunt with the men, bake a cake, love with passion, and if we have an opinion, you know you're going to hear it!!
#18. To: Eric Stratton (#12)
Lol!! Hey Pot!! This hear is Kettle and I have a bone to pick with you.
LMAO!!!
"The conscious and intelligent manipulation of the organized habits and opinions of the masses is an important element in democratic society. Those who manipulate this unseen mechanism of society constitute an invisible government which is the true ruling power of our country. ... We are governed, our minds are molded, our tastes formed, our ideas suggested, largely by men we have never heard of." Edward Bernays, Father of Public Relations
#19. To: abraxas (#18) (Edited)
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The relationship between morality and liberty is a directly proportional one.
"Only a virtuous people are capable of freedom. As nations become corrupt and vicious, they have more need of masters." - Ben Franklin
#20. To: Eric Stratton (#19)
They require a sense of humor. It's a serious defect of character not to have one. It saves one from Konspiracy Kookery, i.e., remote-controlled airplanes, explosives in the WTC, three shooters on Kennedy, the moon landings being shot on a stage, ad infinitum, ad nauseum.
Turtle's threads are usually pure nonsense and completely unsubstantive, generally speaking.
"If ever this vast country is brought under a single government, it will be one of the most extensive corruption, indifferent and incapable of a wholesome care over so wide a spread of surface. This will not be borne, and you will have to choose between reform and revolution. If I know the spirit of this country, the one or the other is inevitable." - Thomas Jefferson
#21. To: Turtle (#20)
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The relationship between morality and liberty is a directly proportional one.
"Only a virtuous people are capable of freedom. As nations become corrupt and vicious, they have more need of masters." - Ben Franklin
#22. To: Eric Stratton, Buckaroo (#19)
usually pure nonsense and completely unsubstantive, generally speaking. Playing the devil's advocate for the government is generally pure nonsense and completely unsubstantive, generally speaking. You must have forgotten the joys of bantering with Bucky on a Globull Warming thread or other relevant topics...... Here's a recap: Ignore long term data!! GMO is good!! The Gulf is fine!! Chemtrail is water vapor that doesn't dissipate!! Nothing to see here Looky Lous!! Move Along!! Destroy the thread, send posters looking for an exit to divert attention from any and all relevant content in the article. No offense to Bucky, I'm just keeping it real........
IDK, I don't view Bucky that way.
"The conscious and intelligent manipulation of the organized habits and opinions of the masses is an important element in democratic society. Those who manipulate this unseen mechanism of society constitute an invisible government which is the true ruling power of our country. ... We are governed, our minds are molded, our tastes formed, our ideas suggested, largely by men we have never heard of." Edward Bernays, Father of Public Relations
#23. To: farmfriend (#17) (Edited)
What colour is the smoke? Is it white, gray, blue or black in appearance?
#24. To: farmfriend (#17)
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The relationship between morality and liberty is a directly proportional one.
"Only a virtuous people are capable of freedom. As nations become corrupt and vicious, they have more need of masters." - Ben Franklin
#25. To: abraxas (#22)
Ignore long term data!! GMO is good!! The Gulf is fine!! Chemtrail is water vapor that doesn't dissipate!! Nothing to see here Looky Lous!! Move Along!! Destroy the thread, send posters looking for an exit to divert attention from any and all relevant content in the article. You don't read at all, do you? Where have I said any of things?
Here's a recap:
#26. To: buckeroo (#25)
lol.......We interrupt this thread to announce today's award for feigned naivete. (Insert drum roll here) Congratulations Buckeroo!! : P
"The conscious and intelligent manipulation of the organized habits and opinions of the masses is an important element in democratic society. Those who manipulate this unseen mechanism of society constitute an invisible government which is the true ruling power of our country. ... We are governed, our minds are molded, our tastes formed, our ideas suggested, largely by men we have never heard of." Edward Bernays, Father of Public Relations
#27. To: Eric Stratton (#24)
If you have maintained your truck since the beginning of time with recommended methods of tests, observations and maintenance intervals AND you still enjoy the vehicle AND there are no obvious problems why buy a replacement vehicle? When you buy a new vehicle, typically you have HUGE changes in costs for vehicle registration and insurance while giving away your trade-in; dealers take your trade-in for resale unless they can make a profit and that means YOU take the hit on their appraisal value.
#28. To: abraxas (#26)
You said this: That is something Original_Intent would write as a result of his personal reviews of our exchanges and particularly his caricature of my remarcks. But I have never stated any that silliness anywhere. But go ahead and repeat someone else as opposed to making your own mind up and speaking for yourself.
Ignore long term data!! GMO is good!! The Gulf is fine!! Chemtrail is water vapor that doesn't dissipate!! Nothing to see here Looky Lous!! Move Along!! Destroy the thread, send posters looking for an exit to divert attention from any and all relevant content in the article.
#29. To: buckeroo (#28)
Yes, "You" meaning me, not Original Intent or anybody else. I have no desire to track down the threads that contain your responses Buck. I stand by statement and have made up my own mind which, as I clearly stated, was intended to keep it real around here, not hurt your feelings. : )
You said this:
"The conscious and intelligent manipulation of the organized habits and opinions of the masses is an important element in democratic society. Those who manipulate this unseen mechanism of society constitute an invisible government which is the true ruling power of our country. ... We are governed, our minds are molded, our tastes formed, our ideas suggested, largely by men we have never heard of." Edward Bernays, Father of Public Relations
#30. To: buckeroo (#27)
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The relationship between morality and liberty is a directly proportional one.
"Only a virtuous people are capable of freedom. As nations become corrupt and vicious, they have more need of masters." - Ben Franklin
#31. To: abraxas (#29)
You are in TOTAL error. Those attributes of your quote is reading Original_Intent's take; he says that sort of shit because he can't support his own thesis time after time after time so he goes on an offensive. It clearly shows you can't read and you don't have a memory worth anything other than silliness and you can't stand on your own legs to voice a personal opinion. Moreover, you are too fucking lazy to back-up or substantiate your suggestion with any hard quotes anywhere or anytime. You are a pathetic poster.
I stand by statement and have made up my own mind
Ignore long term data!! GMO is good!! The Gulf is fine!! Chemtrail is water vapor that doesn't dissipate!! Nothing to see here Looky Lous!! Move Along!! Destroy the thread, send posters looking for an exit to divert attention from any and all relevant content in the article.
#32. To: buckeroo (#31)
lol........tad bit defensive Bucky? This post is precisely why I will not waste any time to "substantiate" my suggestions regarding your posts and posting history on the topics indicated. You are welcome to your opinion of me and your post simply substantiates my opinion of your posting history. Have a nice day Bucky!! xoxoxox fucking lazy, illiterate, memory impaired, opinion less pathetic poster : )
It clearly shows you can't read and you don't have a memory worth anything other than silliness and you can't stand on your own legs to voice a personal opinion. Moreover, you are too fucking lazy to back-up or substantiate your suggestion with any hard quotes anywhere or anytime. You are a pathetic poster.
"The conscious and intelligent manipulation of the organized habits and opinions of the masses is an important element in democratic society. Those who manipulate this unseen mechanism of society constitute an invisible government which is the true ruling power of our country. ... We are governed, our minds are molded, our tastes formed, our ideas suggested, largely by men we have never heard of." Edward Bernays, Father of Public Relations
#33. To: Turtle (#0)
Very similiar to the Toyota Corolla... lol
and also gets me a quart of oil
From Blank Cheque Ireland... to Bounced Cheque Ireland.
#34. To: Eric Stratton (#30)
Sounds like you are half-way there already; assuming, I interpret your statement correctly.
But my thinking is that w/ a new tranny, when the engine goes, why not simply buy a new/used engine and essentially a new lease on life re: the truck.
#35. To: abraxas (#32)
Well you got something right. So that's a good start on your road to recovery.
abraxas (referring to herself) "fucking lazy, illiterate, memory impaired, opinion less pathetic poster"
#36. To: Turtle (#0)
Sounds like the title of an unreleased Patsy Cline song....
I Find Three Bottle Caps and a Rusty Nail
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#37. To: buckeroo (#35)
Lol....no Buck, just signing off as you have painted me with some hugs and kisses. It's pathetic that you can't even own up to your own adjectives and bullshit used to describe other posters. Of course, I'm not the least bit surprised by that as I've come to expect it from you. : ) Unlike you, I actually think it's okay for you to have such unsavory opinions, even about me. I don't get all upset and defensive over such Internet idiocy. I'll leave the flowery and overly emotional diatribes to you Bucky. You seem to have a knack for it.
"The conscious and intelligent manipulation of the organized habits and opinions of the masses is an important element in democratic society. Those who manipulate this unseen mechanism of society constitute an invisible government which is the true ruling power of our country. ... We are governed, our minds are molded, our tastes formed, our ideas suggested, largely by men we have never heard of." Edward Bernays, Father of Public Relations
#38. To: buckeroo (#34)
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The relationship between morality and liberty is a directly proportional one.
"Only a virtuous people are capable of freedom. As nations become corrupt and vicious, they have more need of masters." - Ben Franklin
#39. To: Eric Stratton (#38)
I think you said that you have already replaced the transmission which is a major job. A good value is to consider a rebuilt engine (evaluate a new engine but that may not be possible since you have an 11 year old truck) with some of the earlier features you have (power steering pump replaced and all that other stuff).
Halfway to where?
But my thinking is that w/ a new tranny, when the engine goes, why not simply buy a new/used engine and essentially a new lease on life re: the truck.
#40. To: abraxas (#37)
That's very good .... you get an overall grade of FAILURE, however because you can't support or otherwise substantiate your earlier post as I already explained.
I don't get all upset and defensive over such Internet idiocy.
#41. To: buckeroo (#39)
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The relationship between morality and liberty is a directly proportional one.
"Only a virtuous people are capable of freedom. As nations become corrupt and vicious, they have more need of masters." - Ben Franklin
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