Archive 6-10
6) Sled Details Can Be Painful
Original posting
almost new clean ext ladder reaches 25 ft trade for firearm or 200 obro ( not 50 and I dont want your ps2 )
will consider ice fishing equipment shack/ sled or junior size hunting bow
From QB to Guy
I don’t even have a ps2 so don’t worry. I could really use this ladder. My mom’s gutters are clogged with about five years’ worth of debris and I’m tired of her whining about it to me. I don’t have a heck of a lot of cash right now (stay away from scratch tickets…what a scam). Here’s a pic of my sled I’m willing to part with:
That’s my cousin, Marvin, about a week before the accident. Let me know what you think. I’m in Gorham so getting this to Standish is easy.
From Guy to QB
if that can be pulled by a snowmobile you got a deal
Guy
From QB to Guy
Guy,
Oh, it hooks up to a snowmobile pretty well. Yeah, it was being pulled by one when Marvin decided it was a good idea to ride in the side bucket holder without telling anyone. His leg slipped through the opening and he was dragged for a mile or two before anyone noticed. Doctors said he might’ve made it if we had only heard him sooner.
I think we’ve gotten most of the bloodstains off of the planking but you might see a splatter or two here and there. Some dark waterproof stain would probably do the trick. When mom isn’t griping about cleaning the leaves out of the gutters I’m hearing about cleaning the Marvin off the darn sled. It’s just a tough reminder, you know? It was only this past February up near Moosehead.
Anyhoo, Marvin had a junior bow that I could probably throw in, too, just to be rid of another reminder. He was a pretty good shot. That kid once picked off what we thought was a possum from damn near two hundred feet while we were just sitting in the yard one day. Turned out it was the neighbor’s cat, though. Man, that neighbor kid cried for a week. Some people just don’t appreciate an accurate long distance kill shot.
I can probably swing by on Sunday after we stop by the cemetery for our weekly visit. Or maybe next weekend.
Q.
From Guy to QB
depending on where you are we could prob meet in middle sunday would be fine the junior bow would make it a deal for sure and no most people DON’T appreciate a good long distance kill
my cell is 207 *** **** give me a call when you get a chance and we can work out details
Guy
From Guy to QB
any chance of doing it sooner my schedule just changed would like to do it tonight
207 *** **** call me and we can figure it out
Guy
From QB to Guy
Guy,
Tough news. I was out on the side of the house this afternoon trying to scrub off the last of Marvin’s blood so you wouldn’t have to and I got real hungry, see. Then my neighbor, Ted Fifield, whose cat Marvin took down with that fantastic kill shot, sees me working on the sled as he’s firing up his grill. I yelled over that whatever he was cooking sure smelled good and he yelled back something about being glad Marvin bled out. Then he said he was only kidding and that he’d give me a burger or two for the sled. I said, “You’re on, Ted!” because I was really hungry and I was hoping it would help patch up things about Snowball (that was the cat’s name, Snowball).
I grabbed a tasty hamburger, started chomping away and making nice with his kid (the one who cried for a week about Snowball getting an arrow through its head) and next thing I know Ted was soaking down the sled with charcoal lighter and searching his pockets for a match. I started to run over to keep him from it but wouldn’t you know it, that rat kid of his tripped me. By the time I got up the sled was ablaze and Ted just sauntered back over to the grill to flip the next round of burgers like nothing happened. I called him an SOB and threw what was left of my burger at his daughter.
Anyhoo, I ‘ve still got the junior bow if that’ll work.
-Quentin
From Guy to QB
ok thanx but no thanx
Guy
7) Snakes Alive
Original Posting
I have two ball pythons one male one female normal colored. They are captive bred and very friendly. Still young only a year old.They are healthy and happy and eat frozen thawed mice or small rats.Can eat live if you prefer.I also have a snow corn snake that is about four feet or so. HE can be cage aggressive but very pretty.He is healthy and eats frozen thawed as well. I will sell all for 100.00 without cages or I have a five drawer snake rack they live in now that has heat and holds humidity great… Iwill ask for 150.00 with rack. The heat cable cost fifty alone. I have a rheostat the cable plugs into to control the heat and a digital thermometer for heat accuracy. I would be willing to trade for small boat or maybe other fishing supply’s or electronics. Possibly other things as well just ask worst I can say is no.
From QB to Chris
I saw your ad this morning and was wondering what kind of electronics you’re interested in. I’ve got all kinds of stuff that would probably be suitable. Also, my brother has a boat that might do the trick.
From Chris to QB
| I am interested. What kind of boat or electronics do you have? let me know what you have.Do you have pics of the boat. Here is a pic of me and the two ball pythons. they can live together if you have a bigger tank. If you keep them apart and introduce them slowly back together again in a year or so they will probably breed. right now they live comfortably in the rack I built. here is a pic of the rack as well.Thank you ,Chris |
From QB to Chris
I have some Kenwood, Pioneer and Yamaha components for home or car stereos. A Nintendo DS with a few games. XBox 360 but it’s a little banged up. Garmin GPS. Other stuff, too. The boat is a pontoon (sorry…no pics right now…I can call my brother in a bit).
Wouldn’t really need the tank or rack or anything. My falcon prefers them to be free roaming.
Let me know which of the electronics stuff sounds suitable (if you’re looking at the stereo stuff I can give you model numbers) and I’ll get back to you with a picture of that boat.
From QB to Chris
Been a while since I heard from you. I’m figuring you were waiting on that picture of the boat. That’s my brother, Curtis, captaining the ship. Aaarghh. Fits seven people comfortably, or four and my Aunt Helen.
How fast are those snakes anyway?
From Chris to QB
| sorry thier gone they went to kids for PETS NOT FALCON FOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Thank you ,Chris |
From QB to Chris
Sorry, man, did you not like the pontoon?
8 ) Fill-A-Bag Ruckus
Original Posting
WE STILL HAVE THOUSANDS OF BOOKS.
I HAVE TO MOVE SOME TO MAKE ROOM FOR MORE.
KIDS TO ADULT. MOST EVERY SUBJECT.
FROM NOVELS-SPECIAL INTEREST.
2.00 PER BAG FROM NOW UNTIL SUNDAY
241 *** **** RD GRAY.
SEND AN EMAIL TO MAKE SURE I AM HERE.
(we are using plastic grocery bags)
From QB to G.
Hey, it says you are using grocery bags but I am using 40 gallon trash bags. I’m stopping by after work to clear you out for probably no more than $4. Make sure you have change for a fiver.
From G. to QB
don’t bother!
From QB to G.
Pff…don’t be coming at me with no false advertising stuff. My mama didn’t raise no dummies. I’ll be at 241 *** **** in about 90 minutes looking to fill-a-bag with books and anybody who gets in my way.
Sucka.
From G. to QB
That’s ok…come on over
From QB to G.
You’re lucky I got caught up at work yesterday. Are there any books left?
From G. to QB
Work…I wouldn’t have guessed that you had a job…You seem to have a lot of time on your hands.
Maybe you should be job hunting!! My husband works for the sheriff’s department and they have openings, go on down and apply.
From QB to G.
Husband…I wouldn’t have guessed you could land a man. Is he visually impaired?
I’ll apply for a job down there, for sure. I bet they’re always looking for a straight up asskicker like me. Should I ask for Private ***?
By the way my new “bag” I’m bringing over is a gathered up parachute. I’ma fill-a-bag for $2 for sure. And tell your Members Only-wearin’ blind Barney Fife that no, he can’t have my parachute bag to fashion some new pants for himself.
From G. to QB
Your kinda a funny guy
From QB to G.
Hey, thanks. You know…I’ve been thinking that maybe this whole bag thing is getting a little out of control. I have your address and all so what if I stopped by with a regular grocery bag filled with some zucchini from my garden and a box of donuts for your cop husband. I could then fill-a-bag with a few choice tomes and then we call a truce.
Thoughts?
9) Family Issues
Original Posting
If you live in the Saco area and need something less than 17′ long moved, (such as a car, truck, tractor ) give me a call. Time, effort, and distance will determine what I’ll take in trade. 207-***-****
Are you available this weekend for a job in Saco?
From Mike to QB
| Yes, I do have some time this weekend.. Please give me a call and we can discuss specifics. |
From QB to Mike
Great news. I’ve got a 6-piece sectional couch with some issues and I would love to get it out of the house. I’m 56 and suffering from rheumatoid arthritis or else I’d do it myself. Could we shoot for Saturday morning?
From Mike to QB
| I am available on Saturday. I would like see what needs to be done and need to know what you wish to do with this sectional. Give me a call. 207-***-**** We can discuss what you have to trade. Thank You. Mike |
From QB to Mike
Fantastic. One more thing: is it legal for people to ride on the bed of your truck when towing something?
I have a lot of electronics to trade. My hearing is going, too, so my Bang & Olufsen BeoSound 9000 is not doing me any good. I have a newish laptop that might interest you, an Xbox, some china, a deep freezer, various lawn ornaments…lots of stuff. What kind of items do you usually look for when doing something like this?
From Mike to QB
| I can’t put anyone on the back of the truck. I can take a passenger. I need to know where you live, take a look at the sectional, find out where it is going and what time is convenient for you. I can come by tomorrow. Use of a phone is probably not a possibility so leave me an email and I will make arrangements to meet with you to take a look at what I will need to do this. I will check my email every couple of hours. I could be interested in the Bang & Olefsen Beosound 9000. What comes with it? I’m assuming speakers. Possibly the laptop. Does it have Microsoft Office? |
From QB to Mike
Yeah, the B&O has speakers, full tilt EQ, the works. I’ll even kick in my digitally remastered John Tesh at Red Rocks box set if you want. The laptop is stocked with Office and you would have a World of Warcraft account at your disposal, too. Pick either and the deal is a go.
No one on the back, eh? This could be a tough go then. The reason I’m having you take the sectional is because my unemployed 27-year old son’s dead ass has been pretty much glued to it for 18 months while playing WOW and drinking all of my beer. I’m figuring he wouldn’t even get up if you moved it out of the house. Maybe if you put a sixer of PBR in the passenger seat, that could lure him into the cab.
You would then need to drop everything off at his mom’s place (52 *** Circle in Saco).
From Mike to QB
| You are to funny. How about 9AM tomorrow. I need to see what the sectional looks like so I can plan accordingly. Where are you located? When can I come over to check things out? I am on-line. Will the person receiving this sectional be expecting it? |
From QB to Mike
I’m in east Saco just past the Dunkin’ Donuts there. Blue ranch house on the right.
I really appreciate this. Derek’s mom will be expecting his arrival no doubt. Her name is Debbie. One word of advice – watch your wallet. Bit of a klepto, that one. She’d steal a park bench if it wasn’t bolted down.
I have a hard time dialing phones because of the arthritis so email is better. I have a pretty sweet voice recognition system. Looking to get a curse words upgrade soon. Funk yeah! See it won’t even get the f word for me. Derek recognizes them, though. Funking waste of space.
From Mike to QB
| I am not aware of a blue house near any of the Dunkin Donuts in Saco. There are 3 Dunkin Donut’s in town. One inside of Shaws, another up by Starbucks, and one down on the Scarborough line. **** Circle addresses end in the 30’s. I can’t help you out without an actual address. |
From QB to Mike
You’re right. It should’ve been 22 **** Circle.
From QB to Mike
10) Simple Masonry Job
Original Posting
Do you need repairs done or just a new look . Well we do it all from stone, walls, front stairs,tile,and B.B.Q pits, and any repairs and we do it for a fair and get it done right the first time. So give us a call today to set up a time and a free estimate. Thank from *** masonry 978 *** ****
From QB to Jamie
I have a smallish job in mind and was wondering if I could get a rough estimate from you. I am the newly installed director of the Portland Museum of Art. Everyday when I walk into the building I am annoyed at having to look up at the unfinished job left by my predecessor. There are four semi-circles left unbricked at the top of our entrance and I find it embarrassing and garish. On top of that, seagulls roost there and defecate on passersby. Not the most welcoming scene, eh?
Please let me know how soon you might be able to plug these up and make them presentable to the public. If it looks good enough at the end there could be some free museum passes waiting for you and your crew (on top of the agreed upon fee, of course).
If interested let me know and I can put you in touch with our facilities manager for logistics.
Best wishes,
Quentin W. Bancroft III
Director
Portland Museum of Art
From Jamie to QB
From QB to Jamie
Fantastic news! Thanks for the quick reply, too. Problem is, since I am so new here my office is without a working phone while renovations are going on. Is there any chance that you or another representative could stop by the museum today to discuss? Just ask for me at the front desk.
Are you based in Maine? Your phone number has a MA area code.
From Jamie to QB
Yes I can stop by and look at the job today it would have to be after 1:00 if that’s ok with you. Thanks for your time again Jamie
From QB to Jamie
From QB to Jamie
One more thing. If I’m tied up at the time you can ask for Patrick *** (Building Manager) or Jason *** (Facilities). They can fill you in until I would be free. Shouldn’t be an issue, though.
From Jamie to QB
Are you here now I am with jason can you meet? Thanks jamie
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
From QB to Jamie
Anyhoo, did Jason get you the info you need to get started? Are you still in the building?
From Jamie to QB
Well I met jason and pat they are trying to find out who you are . They don’t know who you are . So if you like the work to be done then you need to call me or call jason and tell them what’s going on as well. Thanks Jamie
From QB to Jamie, Pat & Jason
Jamie was invited to the museum to give us a rough estimate for filling in some of the brickwork on the facade of the building. I realize I’m new here but I would have figured that word would’ve gotten around by now. Can we please accommodate Jamie’s needs in fulfilling this request?
Best,
Quentin
PS
Pat: I think I noticed a bit of a stain on the ceiling near the French Impressionism gallery. Could be a pipe leak. Can you look into it?
From Jamie to QB, Jason & Pat
Hey jason this is the last e mail I got from quentin bancroft . I would like to get to the bottom of this for you and me . Thanks *** masonry
From QB to Jamie, Jason & Pat
Have we gotten this thing squared away yet or what?
-Quentin
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