SVT MXZ XRS Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 What I brought home from my trip East. Only reason I didn't get more is because I didn't have any more room with our luggage and other stuff we brought back. Need to take a road trip to WI to get more Spotted Cows and Moon Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinfarmer Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 5 minutes ago, Zambroski said: One mans trash.... It's the same way here. You can't drive by broken down busted up shit twice before somebody is out there pilfering through it. One guy put a shit load of old busted up vinyl siding out by the road a few weeks back. I'll be damned if some guy wasn't loading it up the next day. I'll load up shit to go to the dump or, as they call it here, the "materials reclamation center". It's kind of a dump and a goodwill center all in one. Nicest "DUMP" I've ever seen! Anyway, I just wanna toss this this and they have me put it off to the side because "somebody can use it". Fine by me. My brother scored a free nice 121" track because it was missing 2 outside lugs. I think it is a 1.25"er. I'm thinking that is a $50 track at Princeton. If only that kind of stuff was put out for free more often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 1 minute ago, racinfarmer said: My brother scored a free nice 121" track because it was missing 2 outside lugs. I think it is a 1.25"er. I'm thinking that is a $50 track at Princeton. If only that kind of stuff was put out for free more often. Fucking score. My wife goes through shit like that on the side of the road. They call it a yard sale. They do a big one up here on all along Park Point (you've probably heard of it). Bet she spends 500 clams on shit because it was "such a good deal". Most of what she gets is the shit I load up every year to bring to the dump. Bless her heart...she stays busy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 8 minutes ago, SVT Renegade XRS said: What I brought home from my trip East. Only reason I didn't get more is because I didn't have any more room with our luggage and other stuff we brought back. Need to take a road trip to WI to get more Spotted Cows and Moon Man Been a while since I've done Yuengling. Good brew fo sho! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinfarmer Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 1 minute ago, Zambroski said: Fucking score. My wife goes through shit like that on the side of the road. They call it a yard sale. They do a big one up here on all along Park Point (you've probably heard of it). Bet she spends 500 clams on shit because it was "such a good deal". Most of what she gets is the shit I load up every year to bring to the dump. Bless her heart...she stays busy! There is a flea market we go to a time or two a month. Biggest in MN. We usually end up with a funnel cake and a few bucks in Hot Wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Just now, racinfarmer said: There is a flea market we go to a time or two a month. Biggest in MN. We usually end up with a funnel cake and a few bucks in Hot Wheels. Hay Days? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinfarmer Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 1 minute ago, Zambroski said: Hay Days? Wright County Swappers Meet, so pretty much, but there is no charge to park or walk in the gate. Probably more sled stuff too then Mower and Blower Days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmo Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Don't even need to list around here. Anything I put out there gets scooped up quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Just now, racinfarmer said: Wright County Swappers Meet, so pretty much, but there is no charge to park or walk in the gate. Probably more sled stuff too then Mower and Blower Days. Yeah. They've really let that place get junked up with shit. Oh well. Still not sure if I'm going yet or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVT MXZ XRS Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 3 minutes ago, Zambroski said: Been a while since I've done Yuengling. Good brew fo sho! There isn't a beer that they make that I don't like. Not a big Porter fan, but I l really like theirs a lot. Their Black and Tan is by far the best ever. Was a cool experience going to the brewery and seeing the whole process,including bottling. Can't wait til next year when I don't have to drive to Ohio to get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinfarmer Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 1 minute ago, Zambroski said: Yeah. They've really let that place get junked up with shit. Oh well. Still not sure if I'm going yet or not. It isn't as bad at it use to be. At least I haven't seen anyone selling pigeons at the new location, yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 1 minute ago, racinfarmer said: It isn't as bad at it use to be. At least I haven't seen anyone selling pigeons at the new location, yet. It's a fucking experience there for sure. We're just spoiled living this close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinfarmer Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 21 minutes ago, Zambroski said: It's a fucking experience there for sure. We're just spoiled living this close. There was also the guy parting out the Ford Ranger he drove there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted August 12, 2017 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted August 12, 2017 1 hour ago, Edmo said: Don't even need to list around here. Anything I put out there gets scooped up quickly. Same here.....amazes me what people will take. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
600ProX2 Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 On 8/11/2017 at 0:31 PM, Edmo said: You in the corporate office in Chicago? I am in Iowa at a manufacturing plant. On 8/11/2017 at 5:09 PM, Wildboer said: So from a conservative standpoint what's the solution? As a liberal my mind jumps to preventing or regulating the mergers. I started here when it was General Foods 28 years ago. As they have been bought up by all these different entities, it has been take take take. I realize that is the way of the world now and I am free to go other places. Thing is I would be giving up all my vacation and there really is not a lot of other options where I could make what I do now so I am riding it out as long as I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmo Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 1 minute ago, 600ProX2 said: I am in Iowa at a manufacturing plant. I started here when it was General Foods 28 years ago. As they have been bought up by all these different entities, it has been take take take. I realize that is the way of the world now and I am free to go other places. Thing is I would be giving up all my vacation and there really is not a lot of other options where I could make what I do now so I am riding it out as long as I can. Damn, 28 years is a good ride. I can imagine there's been a lot of change over that time period. I've moved 4 times in my life for work and never worked at one place more than 6-7 years. I admire your dedication. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
600ProX2 Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 2 minutes ago, Edmo said: Damn, 28 years is a good ride. I can imagine there's been a lot of change over that time period. I've moved 4 times in my life for work and never worked at one place more than 6-7 years. I admire your dedication. I really wish I was young again. LOL. It was really a pretty good gig up to about 4 or 5 years ago. I am a maintenance guy working mostly with PLC's and HMI functions. I heard that the shakedown in Chicago was pretty ugly. I knew a few who jobs were eliminated and they had been there a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 3 minutes ago, 600ProX2 said: I really wish I was young again. LOL. It was really a pretty good gig up to about 4 or 5 years ago. I am a maintenance guy working mostly with PLC's and HMI functions. I heard that the shakedown in Chicago was pretty ugly. I knew a few who jobs were eliminated and they had been there a long time. The other half that spon off is much worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmo Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 30 minutes ago, 600ProX2 said: I heard that the shakedown in Chicago was pretty ugly. I knew a few who jobs were eliminated and they had been there a long time. Most that I knew left with a nice package, and have found other jobs. I think the biggest thing that affects people is the environment change, and it was a big one. 29 minutes ago, ArcticCrusher said: The other half that spon off is much worse. Other half? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 9 minutes ago, Edmo said: Most that I knew left with a nice package, and have found other jobs. I think the biggest thing that affects people is the environment change, and it was a big one. Other half? Yes the one that starts with M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
600ProX2 Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 10 minutes ago, Edmo said: Most that I knew left with a nice package, and have found other jobs. I think the biggest thing that affects people is the environment change, and it was a big one. Other half? That is true. I think after the initial shock that most had when they were cut at our facility was it probably was the best thing that could have happened. 42 minutes ago, ArcticCrusher said: The other half that spon off is much worse. I am assuming Mondelez? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmo Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Just now, ArcticCrusher said: Yes the one that starts with M. That was a couple years ago. Had nothing to do with 3G/buffet deal buying out Kraft. But yeah, had to off all those candies and treats that don't fit with the wholesome healthy family image Kraft wanted to project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 1 minute ago, 600ProX2 said: That is true. I think after the initial shock that most had when they were cut at our facility was it probably was the best thing that could have happened. I am assuming Mondelez? Yup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Just now, Edmo said: That was a couple years ago. Had nothing to do with 3G/buffet deal buying out Kraft. But yeah, had to off all those candies and treats that don't fit with the wholesome healthy family image Kraft wanted to project. The Cadbury shareholders were pissed when Kraft bought them so they got spun off with the snackfoods division. There growth focus is non US. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmo Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Just now, ArcticCrusher said: The Cadbury shareholders were pissed when Kraft bought them so they got spun off with the snackfoods division. There growth focus is non US. They bought Cadbury international. The cadbury in the US is a separate company owned by Hershey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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