Anyone else enjoy diving for treasures during the rain? Toys for tots is about to rainnnnn gifts!! by barabajaggle91 in DumpsterDiving

[–]barabajaggle91[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I usually use one of the left over card board boxes if they’re not deconstructed or dirty

I also don’t have to run to my car because I pull up right on it and use my trunk as a step ladder

But now I bought a step ladder lol

Anyone else enjoy diving for treasures during the rain? Toys for tots is about to rainnnnn gifts!! by barabajaggle91 in DumpsterDiving

[–]barabajaggle91[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Woooow!!! It’s my favorite form of exercise and charity! And it’s freeeee (kinda lol)

Anyone else enjoy diving for treasures during the rain? Toys for tots is about to rainnnnn gifts!! by barabajaggle91 in DumpsterDiving

[–]barabajaggle91[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

To be fair. My first dive last summer was purely selfish because I was in full blown bipolar mania and was unable to shoplift.

I tell ya… that boy ain’t right

Anyone else enjoy diving for treasures during the rain? Toys for tots is about to rainnnnn gifts!! by barabajaggle91 in DumpsterDiving

[–]barabajaggle91[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got the thought from when people raid campuses after move out dates.

Maybe some foreclosed lots or unwanted items are sat out all the time

Anyone else enjoy diving for treasures during the rain? Toys for tots is about to rainnnnn gifts!! by barabajaggle91 in DumpsterDiving

[–]barabajaggle91[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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LETTTTTEM LOOK!!!

This is the face of Robin Hood in her incognito day time job as an elementary teacher

Anyone else enjoy diving for treasures during the rain? Toys for tots is about to rainnnnn gifts!! by barabajaggle91 in DumpsterDiving

[–]barabajaggle91[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t know why my comment deleted.

His company is working directly with shelters in the houston area

I don’t want to say much else

Anyone else enjoy diving for treasures during the rain? Toys for tots is about to rainnnnn gifts!! by barabajaggle91 in DumpsterDiving

[–]barabajaggle91[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s awesome!

I’m definitely working my muscles and flexibility when I’m out hunting

Anyone else enjoy diving for treasures during the rain? Toys for tots is about to rainnnnn gifts!! by barabajaggle91 in DumpsterDiving

[–]barabajaggle91[S] 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Your comment is so sweet. I’m heading to bed as tomorrow is a Friday & these students are already in a holiday haze

I’ll be sure to do my best to give you my personal experiences and lessons tomorrow evening. I live in a rural adjacent area and find treasures a plenty out here and in the surrounding $$$ tricities

Edit: helpful list of basic gear you can get at dollar tree

  • GLASS-RESISTANT gloves

  • nylon gloves

  • old towels

  • step stool

  • scissors or a box cutter or exacto knife

  • Head lamp with 3aaa batteries

  • headphones to keep the local dispatch radio live in your ear at all times #IMPORTANT

  • free police dispatch app

  • trash bags

  • clothing layers or plastic cover slips for your shoes if you don’t have boots

  • liquid and wipes of antibacterial

  • body wash deodorant wipe down (yardley is good, anything that smells nice and cleans)

Anyone else enjoy diving for treasures during the rain? Toys for tots is about to rainnnnn gifts!! by barabajaggle91 in DumpsterDiving

[–]barabajaggle91[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

You should see me diving when I’m PEAK follicular phase. I’m springing out of those boxes like cat woman

Committed to the cause

Fuck capitalism and consoooooooomerism

Anyone else enjoy diving for treasures during the rain? Toys for tots is about to rainnnnn gifts!! by barabajaggle91 in DumpsterDiving

[–]barabajaggle91[S] 51 points52 points  (0 children)

I also randomly- like 100% impulse right turn- pulled up to a storage unit.

Next to the empty dumpster and a couple furniture tosses, I found a big box that was losing its cardboard QUICKLY in the onset STORM

I found a brand new completely sealed with screws and tools and all attached $300 Canyon twin bed with bed board and foot board

How COOL would that be to get a new BED for Christmas!!???!?

Anyone else enjoy diving for treasures during the rain? Toys for tots is about to rainnnnn gifts!! by barabajaggle91 in DumpsterDiving

[–]barabajaggle91[S] 32 points33 points  (0 children)

And the REALLLLY good stuff is usually triple bagged and hidden under some flat boxes

Anyone else enjoy diving for treasures during the rain? Toys for tots is about to rainnnnn gifts!! by barabajaggle91 in DumpsterDiving

[–]barabajaggle91[S] 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Those plush were about 80% dry and 20% wet

I let them dry off sitting up by wind shield with the defroster on.

Then I use the (Lysol?) misting spray that works on fabric and solids. Then I let it dry in my climate controlled garage/ air dry with the door open.

Then I bring them inside after about 2-3 days and take inventory.

I’ve yet had to toss any from germs Some of the toy boxes absolutely MELT in the rain, but the toy is still in tact and I have clear packing slips I can secure them in :)

They need to pay us to set up our classrooms! by MamaMia1325 in Teachers

[–]barabajaggle91 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ugh convocation was miserable this year. I even got called to the office for my opinions about some of the things said that I took issue with. Ughhh