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Old 02-06-19, 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by gugie
@deux jambes, disassemble and soak those bells in an oxalic acid solution, rins thoroughly, then oil up the spinning innards. Should ring like a champ.
Sweet! Thanks for the tip. I have a frame which if I can’t sell soon, I may end up building. I couldn’t decide which bell I would likely use so I snagged both. Eventually one or both will end up back in the box I imagine, but rust treated, and oiled

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@crandress AND THE BOX IS ON THE MOVE AGAIN!!! Shipped this morning. Hopefully to reach it’s next recipient by this Friday.
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Old 02-06-19, 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by gugie
During my reign I would have told the PM'er to look into their heart to decide.
But the current Crapmaster is getting paid to do this, so make him earn his money.
well I am paid in the love and adoration of my BOC participants....

I have to agree with Gugie. If in you mind it really should go, remove it. If there is a question in your mind, keep it in as the next guy might slant the other way. Just be thoughtful and it will all work out.
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Originally Posted by mgopack42
CrapMaster. I have finally reached the requisite 150 posts... please add me to the list. I have read all the rules and will abide by them.
You have been added. Good luck!
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Old 02-08-19, 06:52 PM
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The B.o'crap has landed

So mail was delivered at 12:18pm. Knowing that our Post office is closed Saturday, I had to hustle.
The B.O.C. departed at 4:25... not a bad turn around(I think).
I will post pics soon.

@Pompiere pm with tracking on the way.
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Old 02-08-19, 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Reco Very
So mail was delivered at 12:18pm. Knowing that our Post office is closed Saturday, I had to hustle.
The B.O.C. departed at 4:25... not a bad turn around(I think).
I will post pics soon.

@Pompiere pm with tracking on the way.
Wow that was fast! You must want to be the next Crapmaster...
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Old 02-08-19, 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Reco Very
So mail was delivered at 12:18pm...

The B.O.C. departed at 4:25... not a bad turn around(I think).
Holy smokes, that was FAST! Could be a new record?
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Old 02-08-19, 07:19 PM
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Ok... pics are out of order but... Pic#1 My take Pic#2 Box arrival(I think He is looking for the cat) Pic#3 first open


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Old 02-08-19, 07:38 PM
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Modest take. @Reco Very Glad you forewarned me not to put the cat in the box after all. And I'm also glad to see a few familiar pieces of crap laid out, four to be exact, that have found a new home!
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Originally Posted by deux jambes
Glad you forewarned me not to put the cat in the box after all. And I'm also glad to see a few familiar pieces of crap laid out, four to be exact, that have found a new home!
My favorite item (so far) is the new wallet. It's a perfect fit. There were other items, but I tried not to be greedy.
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Old 02-08-19, 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by crandress
Wow that was fast! You must want to be the next Crapmaster...
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Holy smokes, that was FAST! Could be a new record?
I think in the last round, or maybe one before that, one of our very rare Canadian players flipped it in about 1/2 hour. Involved a border crossing and a proxy address in the US, but he did it.

(Was it you, @Narhay ?)
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Originally Posted by Reco Very
So mail was delivered at 12:18pm. Knowing that our Post office is closed Saturday, I had to hustle.
The B.O.C. departed at 4:25... not a bad turn around(I think).
I will post pics soon.

@Pompiere pm with tracking on the way.
That was quick! I wasn't expecting it until closer to the end of the week, but USPS says it could be here Monday.
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Old 02-08-19, 09:29 PM
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What brand is the wallet? I would like something similar.
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Old 02-08-19, 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by deux jambes
In the end however, I had to admit that when setting personal preferences and opinions aside, I’m not qualified to differentiate what is real crap from what is good sh*t when keeping the next BOC recipients in mind.
If everyone agreed about everything, the world would be a pretty boring place. Either that, or we'd all be characters in The Lego Movie.
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Originally Posted by bwilli88
What brand is the wallet? I would like something similar.
All it says is fluffyco.com
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Originally Posted by Lascauxcaveman
I think in the last round, or maybe one before that, one of our very rare Canadian players flipped it in about 1/2 hour. Involved a border crossing and a proxy address in the US, but he did it.

(Was it you, @Narhay ?)
I did have to do some international travel to grab the box and deposit my own crap. One of my regrets before moving east is not to have done the tour de Washington and Portland circuit and met up with some of the members there. Maybe on a vacation one day.

I had to leave for work and the box arrived at the last possible minute. a quick browse and I had it at the usps office 20-something minutes later.
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Originally Posted by Narhay
I did have to do some international travel to grab the box and deposit my own crap. One of my regrets before moving east is not to have done the tour de Washington and Portland circuit and met up with some of the members there. Maybe on a vacation one day.

I had to leave for work and the box arrived at the last possible minute. a quick browse and I had it at the usps office 20-something minutes later.
Well. you'll just have to come out for a visit someday. Most of my bike are just your size.
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BOC landed today. I'm working 12 hour days 'til Thursday, so it should go back out Friday.


The obligatory teaser shot.
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If it’s not too soon Mr. Crapmaster, I’m in for another round of crap! @crandress
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Originally Posted by deux jambes
If it’s not too soon Mr. Crapmaster, I’m in for another round of crap! @crandress
Its never too soon for another go around!
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Originally Posted by crandress

Wow that was fast! You must want to be the next Crapmaster...
The first job of the Crapmaster is finding a replacement...
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My haul. I have to work tomorrow, so my wife will drop the BOC off at the post office in the morning for @smontanaro.
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Old 02-16-19, 08:01 AM
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Just added myself back on the list. Anyone else want back in the game, just let me know! Great job of keeping the box going everyone.
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Crapmaster, I'd be pleased to get back in the game.

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Crapmaster, I'd be pleased to get back in the game.

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The box landed today. I took a quick run at it this evening. Here's my haul:

I also took out the rod brake setup I added the last time the box visited me. I'll donate it to the local bike co-op. Unfortunately, I didn't have my high-powered bin packing algorithm ready to go this evening:

I'll make another run at packing up the box tomorrow.
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