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havires  ·  3810 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Check Out How Much Food I Got From The Dumpster Last Night

What got you into dumpster diving in the first place? (This post like the one about Atticus being born is one I just stumbled upon.)





BLOB_CASTLE  ·  3810 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Well, I really don't like wasting things. We as Americans live in a culture where waste is commonly accepted. That's unacceptable. In order to remedy that issue, I checked out a few ways in which I could reduce waste and diving was among the best ways. I'm not sure if it's still on Netflix, but I'd highly recommend "Dive!"

havires  ·  3810 days ago  ·  link  ·  

No it isn't on instant, how long have you been dumpster diving?

BLOB_CASTLE  ·  3808 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Bummer. Here's the link to the film's site.

About a year or so. I imagine there'll be a bit of competition when I move out to Portland.

havires  ·  3808 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Thanks. Why do you say that? Diving common around there?

BLOB_CASTLE  ·  3808 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Oh yes, extremely. But there are a set a of rules a diver adheres to. One of which is never take more than you need.

havires  ·  3808 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Hm I guess that's also common sense as well right? Waste nothing right?

BLOB_CASTLE  ·  3808 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Exactly, that's the point of the movement. I've been trying to find you a link for the movie. I'll send it your way when I do. It might not be within the next few days though because we're starting the drive from Kansas City to Portland in about 20 minutes.

havires  ·  3808 days ago  ·  link  ·  

No hurries. Is the movement really big in Portland?

BLOB_CASTLE  ·  3806 days ago  ·  link  ·  

From what I understand, yes.

havires  ·  3806 days ago  ·  link  ·  

It's like one of those big things that you have never heard about until somebody mentions it to you lol

BLOB_CASTLE  ·  3805 days ago  ·  link  ·  
havires  ·  3805 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Oh hey, thanks man :D I'll have to grab that and try to watch it tonight if I'm not busy.

BLOB_CASTLE  ·  3805 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Let me know what you think

b_b  ·  3808 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Wow! Good luck, friend!

BLOB_CASTLE  ·  3806 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Thanks! We're currently in Boise. Word to the wise: don't stay in Cheyenne, WY. It's a strange place. Laramie is a lot nicer.

havires  ·  3806 days ago  ·  link  ·  

What makes it strange? Thanks for the tip if I ever go out that way.

BLOB_CASTLE  ·  3805 days ago  ·  link  ·  

It just seemed like everyone was really strung out. We drove around looking at motels to stay at and we passed up about seven because we felt as if someone could easily have broken in at any of them. The one we ended up staying at still has reminders on the door to lock the deadbolt "for privacy."

thenewgreen  ·  3810 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Hey there. Two things:

1. No need to shout out since b_c is the author

2. That said, shout-outs are case sensitive.

Cheers!

havires  ·  3810 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Ah thanks :D