But officer thats not yard clutter, thats my inventory.
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But officer thats not yard clutter, thats my inventory.
You may see rust...But I see green$$$
No dear, I didnt bring a step ladder, just get in the d*** dumpster will ya.
But Honey it's not trash, it's an investment!
Dude where do you think you're going with that can? I said you can have a beer not the can! http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l2...okes/dog42.gif
.....:).....
We need some grocery money? I'll haul a load to the scrap yard in the morning.
*while driving* JACKPOT
I had to help my son out of a dumpster last week on trash night. This one made me giggle.Quote:
Originally Posted by olddude
Singing Queen - Another One Bites The Dust
If you see a car on fire the first thing that comes to mind..is "I wounder if I can load that up
When you see a building burned down you are looking for someone to ask if you can "clean" it up for them
"Seriously, you're just going to throw that AWAY??"
This song I made up gets stuck in my head sometimes
"Scrapmetal, its the name of the game. Scrapmetal it'll drive you insane
Scrapmetal, its the name of the game. Scrapmetal it'll drive you insane
Scrapmetal, its the name of the game. Scrapmetal it'll drive you insane
Scrapmetal, its the name of the game. Scrapmetal it'll drive you insane
Scrapmetal, its the name of the game. Scrapmetal it'll drive you insane
Scrapmetal, its the name of the game. Scrapmetal it'll drive you insane"
or when I'm carrying a large bag of Ali cans on my back.
"krinkle krinkle krinkle krinkle krinkle krinkle........" all the way home.
Sorry I'm late. I just found 15 bucks laying on the side of the road.
I am a garbage repatriation specialist.
I said that one just this morning!Quote:
Originally Posted by Mick
Spouse of Scrapper: "You used my car to haul what?????"
Whenever I see a car accident in a movie I can't help but think of all the money I could make off the cars involved.
You are insane. And i'm ok with it.Quote:
Originally Posted by eesakiwi
Lets face it Hoss, we are all a bit bent to be in this game :)
If im bent please dont straighten me out.
Ha I got a bunch of sayings I have heard over the years.
"You are either a burner or a learner"
"You can only squeeze so much piss out of a buffalo nickel"
"Your tripping over dollars to pick up dimes"
"Stop trying to rub two pennies together you can't turn them into a nickel"
"Hes so smart hes stupid"
I have a bunch more I have heard people say in this industry over the years I just can't recall them all.
Is there a cop behind me? Cos I'm about to make an illegal turn.
We need bumper stickers that say, "I brake for large metal objects" or "I'd rather be at the cash out window"
It's worth sumpin!!
...Then use a BIGGER hammer...
points to someone else's property and asks "you don't REALLY need that, do you?"
While checking prices at the supermarket..
"Hmm, a chocolate bar for $3, thats 1 Lb of Copper..."
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V These cost NZ$4 each, $2.70 on special. ~180gms, US$3 each for Cadburys *(made in Aussie)
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5297/...52c743a351.jpg
Whittakers are 250gms & taste better ~$4 . $3 on special (Made in NZ)
Thats something I can't figure out about the USA, food prices, menues are sooo much cheaper.
ALL you can eat for $10, hell do that here & you'd be bankrupt in a week.
Milks NZ$3.60 for 2 litres (US$2.88 for 1/2 gallon.
Petrols NZ$2.20 litre (US$3.52 gallon (4 litres?)
Dang eesakiwi where do you get a chocolate bar that costs $3?? I pay 0.50 for mine! lol
Partner says "that don't weigh much." Slowly gets out of truck, and sadley loads up framing. Gets to scrap yard, and it pays 35 dollars. "wow you showed me something."
Do you have any computers you need to have recycled?
Does that old metal shed in your backyard need to get hauled off?
Lets recycle that old patio set and the lawnchairs and take down the gutters this weekend.
Hey lets all go out on the highway this weekend and pickup trash and all those cans can go in this here bag :)
expect nothing, be prepared for anything -samurai code
*sees news crew reporting an accident and interupts* hey ummmmm so since the driver isnt around does that mean that car is fair game?
You hear a woman say "I wish I had more weight." She a scrapper!
*while driving* OOHHH SHINY.....screeeech
Quote:
Originally Posted by Miggs73
speaking to passenger about curbside find... "think we can fit that in the truck?"
"Hi, nice to meet you. Lovely home. What night do you set out your garbage?"
lol, so true, ...as also in many other circumstances as well, ...oooo shiny!! when something interesting catches your eyeQuote:
Originally Posted by MattInTheHat
Sooooooo..... What are you ganna do with that? If you want to get rid of it, i'll take it off your hands for ya.
every bit counts
what are those fools doing throwin aluminum cans away
theres a fine line between scrapping and hording
working hard for the money, so hard for the money
jackpot
eureka
OUCH
DANG IT
AND A WHOLE BUNCH OF OTHER FOUR LETTER WORDS
and my personal favorite: DOH!!!!!!
I'm still new to scrapping but one I learned pretty quick right off the bat when trying to pry open an electric motor...
"I should have put on my gloves before I tried that"
"I'll take that of your hands"
While curbside shopping: "Would YOU leave a ten dollar bill on the curb?"