Re: An idea, or just plain crazy?
« Reply #24 on: 22.09.2004 at 16:35:28 »  Quote  Modify  

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on 22.09.2004 at 12:19:56, steveofrost wrote:The fence wasn't open yesterday, so I had to jump it then!

I grabbed a ton of cool stuff out of this 'newer' wreck and <snip> here the yard super pulls up and starts shouting at me. <snip> he tells me that all the stuff is going to cost me about 20 bucks. <snip> I'll leave it here and come back tommorow. <snip> I was about to clobber the guy with my crow bar!! Even as I'm typing this I'm starting to shake.
steveo  

I must be missing something. Do they have socialized used auto-parts in Canadia? From the sounds, here in the states the bill would be $100-200US... not $20C.

BTW, if you visit the states, don't jump a locked fence into a yard. They'll turn the dogs loose on you, if the yard isn't occupied... or just shoot if it is. What's left, they'll drag to the gate for the Police to take away.

Yeah, I used to live in Florida, I know all about the American frame of mind towards trespassers...

The reason I 'jump' the fence is because when I go there, they never walk down and unlock the gate, even when I ask them. "Yeah man, just go in." Besides, I made a deal and when it came to their end, they didn't hold up too well... obviously I talked to the wrong employee the other day and that brought down the super. It's just a steel yard, not a used auto parts yard, so when I first started going, the person I assumed was in charge told me that if I could pull it out, I could have it, hense the sweet arrangement. Things change I guess, but this little set back isn't going to stop me from doing the idea. I HAVE A BACKUP!

steveo

Hey Heather! I agree, the doors would have been a waste there. I'm still thinking on the doors. It has some utility purpose, but I'll be honest and say it’s more for shock factor than practicality. The sliding doors are a go however and as soon as I get the next rail, the kick is in the garage for a few days!

steveo

Yeah, I used to live in Florida, I know all about the American frame of mind towards trespassers...

steveo

I wish we still had yards like that around here, still.

Years ago, we used to skirt around the various yards. (Back when you took off your own parts.) We were carrying a tool box & a box to toss the parts in.

'Walked past this old bus & their junkyard dog came launching out the door. Thankfully, he was on a short chain... another 4" and he'd have had us.

It makes me wonder if he had "Craftsman" stenciled on the left side of his head for long. Tim smacked him pretty well w/ the toolbox, when jumping back.