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Case
Citizen
Username: Case
Post Number: 1415
Registered: 2-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 25, 2006 - 12:57 pm: | 
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So... what's the best item you've ever found during one of Maplewood's bulk pickup days?
Also, what is the ODDEST thing you've ever put out that someone has appropriated?
I may drive around a little later - actually, I always plan to do so but somehow never get around to it. |
blackcat
Citizen
Username: Blackcat
Post Number: 575
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 25, 2006 - 1:24 pm: |
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We would like to thank WM for letting the zone 1 pick-up extend into 2 days. My friend has a boarding house and requested some dressers-which we found on night 2 of pick-up. We also found a cool gun cabinet with the key! Thank you Lexington Avenue resident
We have an old metal desk and one clean-up we found a baby version of it |
Eats Shoots & Leaves
Citizen
Username: Mfpark
Post Number: 3290
Registered: 9-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 25, 2006 - 2:10 pm: |
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Best Item--two oak side tables that were a bit chunked up. We repainted them and they made great playroom furniture.
Strangest thing: Greenetree's grandmother. |
Tom Reingold
Supporter
Username: Noglider
Post Number: 13861
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 25, 2006 - 5:06 pm: |
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I got a very nice pair of bicycle wheels. They're very dusty but in perfect condition. This is nice for me, since bike repair is my hobby.
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greenetree
Supporter
Username: Greenetree
Post Number: 7415
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 25, 2006 - 5:10 pm: |
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Thanks, ESL. Now that I know her whereabouts, I feel like I have a moral obligation to give you money to feed her. Unless, of course, you aren't feeding her. Which would be OK. |
Case
Citizen
Username: Case
Post Number: 1423
Registered: 2-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 25, 2006 - 6:29 pm: |
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Things are hot and heavy on my block right now - a veritable "carnival atmosphere"... it reminds me of how it must have been for the folks in East Berlin when they were allowed to visit West Berlin for the first time: a mad scurry to secure consumer goods.
At least everyone seems to be having a good time before the rain comes through. |
uncleelmer
Citizen
Username: Uncleelmer
Post Number: 20
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 25, 2006 - 6:56 pm: |
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2 of the greatest things I found during pickup: 1)eyespy's bikini(what a sight
to see)
2)An EB for Mayor sign(I think
this will be very valuable
someday and I can prob get
a lot of money if i sell
it on ebay) |
Lou
Citizen
Username: Flf
Post Number: 123
Registered: 8-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 25, 2006 - 9:42 pm: |
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I got one of those old fashioned sleds in perfect condition and really cute.
2 snow shovels - again, in good condition
1 bicicle - just needs new tires
several baskets
and a good number of clay vases in my garden came from bulk pickup days. |
eb1154
Citizen
Username: Eb1154
Post Number: 494
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 25, 2006 - 10:36 pm: |
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Uncleelmer, How much do you want for eyespy's bikini? My kids are looking for a new tent.
Let me know when you put the sign up for sale, MOM would be so proud. |
eb1154
Citizen
Username: Eb1154
Post Number: 495
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 25, 2006 - 10:42 pm: |
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Uncle, that explains why I found Eyespy naked on BULK pick up day. We were going to take eyespy home with us and put him on the front lawn to scare the neighbors but when we tried to lift him up we realized why they call it BULK pick up. |
Tom Reingold
Supporter
Username: Noglider
Post Number: 13866
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 26, 2006 - 8:39 am: |
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eb1154, you were great last night.
On the way home, I cruised through zone 9. I picked up two wicker porch chairs and a matching coffee table. I also got a folding stool and an ancient shovel, built like a tank. I examined a bicycle that needed only a saddle, but I passed, because I don't really need another bike.
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mem
Citizen
Username: Mem
Post Number: 6100
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 26, 2006 - 10:01 am: |
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Tom? Do you and EB have a "thing" going? |
Wendy
Supporter
Username: Wendy
Post Number: 2398
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 26, 2006 - 10:10 am: |
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mem, don't let this question die until it's answered. And for sure don't let them try to tell you that they are discussing bulk pick-up. Hah. |
Tom Reingold
Supporter
Username: Noglider
Post Number: 13870
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 26, 2006 - 11:53 am: |
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It wasn't just us two. It was a big thing, kinda like a lovefest. [sly smile]
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uncleelmer
Citizen
Username: Uncleelmer
Post Number: 21
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 26, 2006 - 5:32 pm: |
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So! I finally caught you EB! You told me all those late nights you had "work stuff" to do. I can't believe it! After all I do for you this is the thanks I get! I was going to make about 100 more EB FOR MAYOR signs but now you can forget it! and the sign I have now I'm going to destroy! You big meanie! |
Bajou
Citizen
Username: Bajou
Post Number: 99
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 26, 2006 - 5:41 pm: |
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Anybody still needs to get rid of a dresser?? I would be happy to pay for it. Not one on the classified section that is available..
Hey Tom with all that love fest stuff going on shouldn't you make some more room in your house/ Like for instance get rid of your dressers..LOL |
Bajou
Citizen
Username: Bajou
Post Number: 100
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 26, 2006 - 5:54 pm: |
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Hi Eats...
I finally figures out where that quote is coming from:
The title of "Eats, Shoots & Leaves" is reference to an old joke based a wildlife manual which claims a panda "eats, shoots and leaves" instead of "eats shoots and leaves." Lynne Truss (the author) has provided every writer an educational book about the proper use of punctuation.
Just cause I am bored....time to go home |
eb1154
Citizen
Username: Eb1154
Post Number: 496
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 26, 2006 - 8:08 pm: |
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Tom,
Thanks. I thought it was a good night also.
Wendy,
you are right...we aren't talking about bulk pick up.
Uncleelmer, believe me when I tell you it was work last night. So many people so little time. I suggested we break off in to smaller groups for the next session. And who are you kidding, you will never get rid of that sign.
If anyone should be mad, it should be me. I just spoke with eyespy and he said you wore the little catholic school girl outfit for him. You promised you wouldn't wear that for anyone else. Who's the big meanie now? |
sac
Supporter
Username: Sac
Post Number: 3397
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 26, 2006 - 9:39 pm: |
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We got a 17" HP computer monitor in perfect working order off the curb a few years ago. We figured someone got a new flatscreen monitor to replace it and just put it out.
Another year we got two of those "flip bed" soft chairs that fold out into a twin size bed. They are purple and were just slightly water stained, but not bad - probably better than some of our "real" furniture at this point. My kids use them for sleepovers a lot!
Those are probably the best things, but we always get some good stuff. |
Ima Perplecks
Citizen
Username: Victor
Post Number: 2
Registered: 6-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, April 27, 2006 - 8:12 am: |
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Isn't EB the mayor? I'm so confused. |
mem
Citizen
Username: Mem
Post Number: 6103
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, April 27, 2006 - 10:41 am: |
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"It wasn't just us two. It was a big thing, kinda like a lovefest. [sly smile]"
Sounds like bulk pick up to me. How come I wasn't invited with my new camera?
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Tom Reingold
Supporter
Username: Noglider
Post Number: 13898
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, April 27, 2006 - 11:05 am: |
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Ima Perplecks wrote: Isn't EB the mayor? I'm so confused.
And perplecksed! No, EB is not the mayor, at least not yet.
mem, I don't know why you were not invited. We could have used you.
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uncleelmer
Citizen
Username: Uncleelmer
Post Number: 22
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, April 27, 2006 - 4:22 pm: |
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I thought you were getting tired of that outfit so I got the french maid outfit you were looking at in the store. You thought I didn't see you, but I saw the way you were going gaga over it. I wanted to suprise you but I guess the cat is out of the bag now. It also came with a feather duster which I can use when you come home all dirty from a hard day at work. Eyespy wants to know if he can wear the catholic school outfit for you. He even promised to do his hair the special way you like it(2 long red pigtails) |
Bajou
Citizen
Username: Bajou
Post Number: 110
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, April 27, 2006 - 5:02 pm: |
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Holly Hanna.... |
adelaide
Citizen
Username: Adelaide
Post Number: 5
Registered: 12-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, April 29, 2006 - 9:52 pm: |
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We found an anchor in our garage when we moved in and finally put it out for bulk trash this time and it went! Some sailor found what he needed. I too have picked up a working computer monitor and a replacement roof for my daughter's dolls house to make it playable with again. My son has an amazing collection of bikes thanks to bulk trash. I love bulk trash time! |
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