First, I finally got around to constructing (read: having my husband construct) the handy bag holder I mentioned in an earlier post.
For comparison purposes, here's the one featured on Thrifty Fun:
And here's the version I/we created at home:
Some notable differences between the two:
-Rather than purchasing an aluminum rod (which the Home Depot associate seemed to deny existed, but then wanted an in-depth summary of the project), we just ended up using some copper pipe we had in the garage left over from the plumbing when our house was built.
-Instead of rubber tubing to soften the grip of the handle, we used some flexible PVC we had remaining from the garden fencing we constructed in the spring.
I have to reiterate to everyone traveling this route and any other that tosses their stuff out the window- WHAT ARE YOU THINKING?! Wherever you have been, there is a garbage can. Wherever you are going, there is a garbage can. THROW YOUR GARBAGE IN IT. Ugh!
I covered less than a mile and gathered 8 bags of garbage:
Just so local residents are aware, the Vodka Bandit is still on the loose, throwing half gallon empty bottles stuffed into plastic bags at regular intervals along the road. I picked up a minimum of 25 this time!
Other interesting items:
-Beyonce CD, but I've learned my lesson on this one.. once upon a time I stuck a CD I found on a walk into my old car and it got stuck, volume up, and the radio would not turn off even when I turned off the car. I had to drive to Best Buy and have them disconnect the battery to get the dang thing to stop and eject. Never again! Goodbye, Beyonce!
-Endless amounts of Halloween candy wrappers. Parents or kids? Who knows, but favorites are Snickers and Reese's.
-More Turner's Iced Tea cartons than one person could comfortably drink in two and a half months. Clearly there are multiple culprits.
Hopefully, this pick up lasts until after the holidays!
Just one more gory, post-Halloween update from the bin....whoa...
And, of course, the pumpkin seeds I couldn't remove have sprouted in full force:
Closer, closer, closer:
Coming soon: gift recommendations for beginner worm farmers and new organic gardeners- 'tis the season!
Related Posts & Links:
Labor Day Local Trash Pickup
Thrifty Fun "Make Your Own Bag Holder"
Post-Halloween in the Worm Wigwam
How Do The Pumpkins Grow?
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