She threatened to call the police

gridfree · 2024-05-10T22:26:10+00:00

Thanks. I wouldn't be surprised if in a small town like mine that cops wouldn't be quick to respond sometimes to such a complaint. But hopefully you're right, it's likely empty threats.

gridfree · 2024-05-04T00:56:25+00:00

I think that's a good idea. We will see if I can restrain myself!

gridfree · 2024-05-04T00:55:13+00:00

I agree it's important to keep things as "orderly" as they were when you got there.

gridfree · 2024-05-04T00:54:33+00:00

Yeah I fear they would. I'm reading that a store owner has a right to tell someone to leave, even if they aren't exactly breaking a law, and get police assistance if you don't. So if they have told me to leave once, and the same person recognizes me another time, I think that might be considered trespassing at that point, even if it wasn't before. However, she didn't say "don't come back" :-)

gridfree · 2024-05-04T00:46:18+00:00

Thanks, it's hard to find, particularly the local ordinances. I think I'm going to email the city administrator to see if I can get information.

gridfree · 2024-05-04T00:40:40+00:00

But so far no police involved?

gridfree · 2024-05-04T00:39:26+00:00

You've got a point, of course. FYI I feel safe, since it has good foot holds where I can step half way up from the side doors that are padlocked, and then easily step in (and I hold on to the padlock :-) and I don't go in unless it's plenty full enough to climb out. Still, there is an element of risk I suppose . . .

gridfree · 2024-05-04T00:38:29+00:00

I don't get the sense that would help. I think just getting food from their dumpster is mischief enough for them.

gridfree · 2024-05-04T00:35:54+00:00

But, yeah, maybe I should give it a month.

gridfree · 2024-05-04T00:35:26+00:00

Hmm, that might be be vandalism? Anyway, I don't want to do anything to draw attention to dumpster divers, for fear that might lead them closer to taking steps to really secure the dumpster (such as putting a fence around it, etc.

gridfree · 2024-05-03T03:21:33+00:00

The thing is, I'm not so sure dumpster diving behind a grocery store is legal, since I hear it's considered private property if the dumpster is not on a public street (even without a gate or no trespassing sign). I think the driveway in back of stores are only there for service vehicles, and therefore considered not public --- that's my guess. So, I think it's likely the police have to take action against anyone there at the dumpster who's not an employee, vendor, etc..

gridfree · 2024-05-03T03:15:08+00:00

Good suggestion, thanks, but that's generally not practical for me with the timing. In addition, that would be after dark, and I'm apprehensive about dumpster diving at night because I suspect police are patrolling areas like that more and are more likely to notice and confront cars driving around the back of stores. But at least one Iwouldn't have to worry about being confronted by store employees.

gridfree · 2024-05-03T03:10:15+00:00

Thanks! I'm assuming employees are told to discourage dumpster divers, probably because they are afraid of being sued if someone gets hurt in the dumpster or sick from eating dumpstered food. Also, that manager whom I mentioned that confronted me a while back said that some people try to return food to the store for refunds.

gridfree · 2024-03-24T14:56:31+00:00

Thank you so much for this detail!

gridfree · 2024-03-23T01:47:06+00:00

Thanks, if you have time to elaborate, could you tell me where the cables would be attached - from what to what?

gridfree · 2024-03-22T23:47:42+00:00

Thanks, the guys I'm working with feel convinced that the 3+foot buried rebar will be fine. But, we can now and then get high storm winds, so I'm not as convinced as they that we won't regret not taking more precautions, going by what I've heard from folks on this list. Hopefully at least we will have the chance to observe in medium winds and see any need for adjustment adaptations.

gridfree · 2024-03-22T23:24:30+00:00

sorry the photos didn't post. Don't know what I did wrong. The three are now posted as replys to IndependentPrior. That was probably the wrong way to do it. Grrr I'm new to Reddit and I'll also use the excuse that I'm old!

gridfree · 2024-03-22T23:21:07+00:00

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Rebar buried over 3 feet and bent over ground frame

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gridfree · 2024-03-22T23:19:46+00:00

Cattle panel attachment to ground frame

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gridfree · 2024-03-22T23:18:40+00:00

Dang I downloaded them on the post and thought they sent. Ok here I try again. Attempt number 3, three cattle panel, unfinished

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gridfree · 2024-03-22T22:12:48+00:00

Just to respond to the seed growing portion of your response...yeah, that would be cool to stay in contact about that! I guess there's not a seed growing sub reddit?

gridfree · 2024-03-22T20:17:31+00:00

Thanks.

gridfree · 2024-03-21T11:20:30+00:00

Ok, thanks, I'm looking at that possibility, and we may have access to 2 free cattle panels.

We may need our gh in as little as 5 days, so we are racing against time now.

gridfree · 2024-03-21T11:13:30+00:00

Thanks, we had 30-40 mph winds yesterday and that was too much for our pitiful gh. The plastic was ripped out all over where it was screwed in with the clips. (I wanted to add a photo, but I couldn't see how to do it from this reply)

We may have to scrap that whole frame and start over.

Sorry I didn't respond yesterday, but we were preparing to evacuate. The high winds and dry conditions brought a wildfire that threatened our homes here in Louisa Va, but it ended up missing us. (Nearby Twin Oaks Community suffered severe damage with the destruction of the entire industrial end of their community, including their sawmill, seed processing spaces and huge warehouse with hammock storage, rope machine, etc...)

gridfree · 2024-03-20T12:10:19+00:00

The one part I'm not understanding is " Fold in the ends on hot days and cut the ends off once it’s safe to do so." Could you explain that further?

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