We got bageled - Page 2

Glinda · 01-06-2010, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Juniper

I wish someone would bagel my house. I could use the free ... chicken food.

I was thinking exactly the same thing.

Whenever I go out to eat, I collect everyone's leftovers and bring them home for the chickies. When I have dinner at a friend's house, I do the same thing. Party? Ditto.

Yeah, it's a little weird but my friends have all gotten used to it by now, and some even save their leftovers and give them to me when I come visiting. What do they get out of it? Yummy, delicious, healthy farm fresh eggs for free.

My parents, on the other hand, actually go dumpster diving for their birds.

No, really! There's one (independent) local grocery near them that tosses any veggies/fruits that might possibly be thinking about going bad three days from now. (Most groceries won't give away or throw away their less-than-perfect goods - they claim it's a liability issue). So, every now and then my 83-year-old parents grab flashlights and go there to sift through the store's dumpsters after closing.

They bring home stuff you wouldn't believe was thrown away. Beautiful lettuces and cabbage and greens with a just few slightly wilted leaves on the outside.

It's such a waste.... well, except when mom and dad go retrieve it!

Qice · 01-06-2010, 04:28 PM

When I lived in Port Orchard, WA we raised birds of many type - we cut a deal with the day-old bread store in town and they would save us the bread that could no longer be sold - for around 5 dollars a barrel - it was quite a good deal. We'd mix it in with the grain we fed. Possibly some of you birders could look at your local bread shops?

Bullitt · 01-06-2010, 04:56 PM

Just be glad it wasn't 40 boxes of instant mashed potatoes on a dew-ey night.

Glinda · 01-06-2010, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Qice

When I lived in Port Orchard, WA we raised birds of many type - we cut a deal with the day-old bread store in town and they would save us the bread that could no longer be sold - for around 5 dollars a barrel - it was quite a good deal. We'd mix it in with the grain we fed. Possibly some of you birders could look at your local bread shops?

I know for a fact that the local Safeway donates all their day-old pastries/breads to local food banks. I'll ask around at other, smaller stores, though.

Good suggestion!

Whenever I visit a small convenience store nearby, I ask about their old veggies/fruits, and on occasion I've been lucky enough to arrive just after they've sorted through the displays and taken the yucky things out. Unfortunately, I'm not the only one who's discovered this wealth of chicken food - occasionally they tell me "Oh! Someone else was just here for the same thing, and took it all!"

I'll have to ask the storekeeper if they toss out old bread, as well.

xoxoxoBruce · 01-06-2010, 06:17 PM

A friend of my Dad was a supermarket manager. Three times a week I'd fill the pickup with fruit, veggies and baked goods for the pigs.

TheMercenary · 01-05-2010, 05:06 AM

Take em to the local pond. That is some serious fish food.

Trilby · 01-05-2010, 05:56 AM

now if you could only get loxed....

dar512 · 01-05-2010, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Brianna

now if you could only get loxed....

lumberjim · 01-05-2010, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Brianna

now if you could only get loxed....

i lolled

jinx · 01-05-2010, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by lumberjim

i lolled

I lol'd, and then went to Wegmans and bought some lox....

Sundae · 01-05-2010, 10:33 AM

I'm just shocked at how many bagels are wasted a day!
I'd seriously be considering a bit of dumpster diving if I lived in your house Dar. Bagels for breakfast, lunch and dinner!

Then again, if I lived in your house you'd probably be kind enough to let me eat with the family...

dar512 · 01-05-2010, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Sundae Girl

Then again, if I lived in your house you'd probably be kind enough to let me eat with the family...

There's always room for one more plate.

Urbane Guerrilla · 01-05-2010, 10:59 AM

Okay, I'll say it.... Lox 'n' LOL!

DanaC · 01-05-2010, 02:20 PM

I like how civilised your youth are.

TheMercenary · 01-05-2010, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by DanaC

I like how civilised your youth are.

At least is was truely biodegradable. The birds would have had a feast.

01-06-2010, 04:28 PM	#2
Qice A b**** of the highest caliber Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Land of Enchantment Posts: 114	When I lived in Port Orchard, WA we raised birds of many type - we cut a deal with the day-old bread store in town and they would save us the bread that could no longer be sold - for around 5 dollars a barrel - it was quite a good deal. We'd mix it in with the grain we fed. Possibly some of you birders could look at your local bread shops? __________________ I like like minded people... a bit like minded anyway.. well people with bits of their minds that are like the bits of my mind that I like

01-06-2010, 04:56 PM	#3
Bullitt This is a fully functional babe lair Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Akron, OH Posts: 2,324	Just be glad it wasn't 40 boxes of instant mashed potatoes on a dew-ey night. __________________ Kiss my white Irish ass.

01-06-2010, 06:17 PM	#5
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	A friend of my Dad was a supermarket manager. Three times a week I'd fill the pickup with fruit, veggies and baked goods for the pigs. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

01-05-2010, 05:06 AM	#6
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	Take em to the local pond. That is some serious fish food. __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

01-05-2010, 05:56 AM	#7
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	now if you could only get loxed.... __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

01-05-2010, 10:33 AM	#11
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	I'm just shocked at how many bagels are wasted a day! I'd seriously be considering a bit of dumpster diving if I lived in your house Dar. Bagels for breakfast, lunch and dinner! Then again, if I lived in your house you'd probably be kind enough to let me eat with the family... __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

01-05-2010, 10:59 AM	#13
Urbane Guerrilla Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,674	Okay, I'll say it.... Lox 'n' LOL! __________________ Wanna stop school shootings? End Gun-Free Zones, of course.

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