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AIKO · 22 April 2009, 10:04 PM

Today is Earth Day. Everyday we should take care of our one and only home but today in particular. Be as Green as you can.

Carolina · 22 April 2009, 10:31 PM

Carolina · 22 April 2009, 10:32 PM

And just for giggles, here's one more:

Jimbits76 · 22 April 2009, 10:37 PM

We recycle...we do our bit. We have two cars but try to limit the use of them and we try and buy fair trade or environemntally freindly where possible!

J

Latrodectus · 23 April 2009, 11:31 AM

Recycling is a great way to start….we do it for many years!

Lion · 23 April 2009, 01:22 PM

We do recycle here in my home and for short errands in the summer I bicycle!!!

Leighton · 23 April 2009, 01:42 PM

And, take your own bags with you when grocery shopping.

Yume-sama · 23 April 2009, 04:42 PM

Did some yard work in the morning. Few things better for the Earth than a healthy lawn! It was beautiful and 25 degrees Celsius yesterday.

Unfortunately by noon today it was -5 and snowing to beat hell.

You have to love the Weather in Calgary. Sigh.

That's why we don't plant flowers until middle of May.

mailman · 23 April 2009, 07:00 PM

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And just for giggles, here's one more:

Carolina · 23 April 2009, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Yume-sama

Did some yard work in the morning. Few things better for the Earth than a healthy lawn! It was beautiful and 25 degrees Celsius yesterday.

Unfortunately by noon today it was -5 and snowing to beat hell.

You have to love the Weather in Calgary. Sigh.

That's why we don't plant flowers until middle of May.

What?! Seriously?? Ouch!

redshirt1957 · 23 April 2009, 10:06 PM

We held off burning our garbage until Friday.

Ah, the smell of plastic burning in the morning.

Lion · 23 April 2009, 11:50 PM

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We held off burning our garbage until Friday.

Ah, the smell of plastic burning in the morning.

Okay, that explains everything!!!

redshirt1957 · 24 April 2009, 01:06 AM

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Okay, that explains everything!!!

I remember burn barrels in my youth, and was quite surprised to see poeple still using them. At the doublewide, most of the neighbours still burn their trash, yes even all their plastic. God what a terrible smell. Of course they do this on the weekend when we go to the lake. Don't get me started on what they do with old car batteries and used motor oil. Sad when the neighbours consider me up-town.

Lion · 24 April 2009, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by redshirt1957

I remember burn barrels in my youth, and was quite surprised to see poeple still using them. At the doublewide, most of the neighbours still burn their trash, yes even all their plastic. God what a terrible smell. Of course they do this on the weekend when we go to the lake. Don't get me started on what they do with old car batteries and used motor oil. Sad when the neighbours consider me up-town.

Sounds like up at the lake some are going to turn the area into toxic waste!!!

AIKO · 24 April 2009, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by redshirt1957

I remember burn barrels in my youth, and was quite surprised to see poeple still using them. At the doublewide, most of the neighbours still burn their trash, yes even all their plastic. God what a terrible smell. Of course they do this on the weekend when we go to the lake. Don't get me started on what they do with old car batteries and used motor oil. Sad when the neighbours consider me up-town.

Probably not a safe lake to be around. A shame.

Carolina · 24 April 2009, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by redshirt1957

I remember burn barrels in my youth, and was quite surprised to see poeple still using them. At the doublewide, most of the neighbours still burn their trash, yes even all their plastic. God what a terrible smell. Of course they do this on the weekend when we go to the lake. Don't get me started on what they do with old car batteries and used motor oil. Sad when the neighbours consider me up-town.

Seriously, that's terrible. They burn plastic?!

redshirt1957 · 24 April 2009, 02:22 AM

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Seriously, that's terrible. They burn plastic?!

Of course? It takes way to long to break down in the back of the leaking pick-up truck sitting in their front yard. Burning trash still goes on in very poor rural areas of Georgia and Alabama.

Carolina · 24 April 2009, 02:26 AM

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Of course? It takes way to long to break down in the back of the leaking pick-up truck sitting in their front yard. Burning trash still goes on in very poor rural areas of Georgia and Alabama.

Can't the police at least cite them for this? Or would that open another can of worms.

redshirt1957 · 24 April 2009, 02:53 AM

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Can't the police at least cite them for this? Or would that open another can of worms.

These are poor, poor, poor folks with little to no education. Not making excuses, but this is the way they have been raised. Most have sold and taken their money and ran, but a few were born in the homes they live in and they are happy where they are. Not sure if there are any laws, in general, about burning. Can you imagine the 911 call.

lbcgav · 24 April 2009, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by redshirt1957

These are poor, poor, poor folks with little to no education. Not making excuses, but this is the way they have been raised. Most have sold and taken their money and ran, but a few were born in the homes they live in and they are happy where they are. Not sure if there are any laws, in general, about burning. Can you imagine the 911 call.

Your stories remind me of the Canadian sitcom Trailer Park Boys.

Carolina · 24 April 2009, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by redshirt1957

These are poor, poor, poor folks with little to no education. Not making excuses, but this is the way they have been raised. Most have sold and taken their money and ran, but a few were born in the homes they live in and they are happy where they are. Not sure if there are any laws, in general, about burning. Can you imagine the 911 call.

I know, I know - sort of reminds me of the rural mountain areas of NC. I'm just thinking of everyone in your area breathing in noxious fumes.

I realize it's just a different way of living.

redshirt1957 · 24 April 2009, 03:22 AM

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I know, I know - sort of reminds me of the rural mountain areas of NC. I'm just thinking of everyone in your area breathing in noxious fumes.

I realize it's just a different way of living.

One of my neighbours/friend is SAC (FBI) out of a large city and when we first moved in we were outside talking and one of the neighbours started burning their trash 1/4 mile away from our places. He only uses the lake home as a get away and he looked at me and said, "in these parts you pick your battles very carefully". Sound advice. Finally, other than a few other quirks, they watch over our places, cut the grass, and call us if there are any problems.

Man, the smell of burning milk cartons is gross I tell ya.

rkot07 · 24 April 2009, 03:23 AM

Improperly disposing of old batteries is bad for the earth so I commend all of you on buying a ROLEX...

redshirt1957 · 24 April 2009, 03:24 AM

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Improperly disposing of old batteries is bad for the earth so I commend all of you on buying a ROLEX...

I have a new excuse to give the wife now. I will let you know how it goes!

jdc · 24 April 2009, 04:09 AM

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I have a new excuse to give the wife now. I will let you know how it goes!

you naughty bunny

Carolina · 24 April 2009, 04:15 AM

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you naughty bunny

jdc · 24 April 2009, 04:43 AM

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that looks too rampant for Bubba!! I see its got the same taste in footwear

edit It is also playing with its corn dogs!!!!!!!

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