{"id":2698,"date":"2011-08-19T10:31:18","date_gmt":"2011-08-19T18:31:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thevioletlights.com\/blog\/?p=2698"},"modified":"2023-02-09T16:25:11","modified_gmt":"2023-02-10T00:25:11","slug":"scavengers-paradise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thevioletlights.com\/blog\/2011\/scavengers-paradise\/","title":{"rendered":"Scavenger’s Paradise"},"content":{"rendered":"

Scavenging often holds a place of ignobility in the natural order. Even so, the pragmatic organism willing to submit to such measures not only survives, but also fulfills a necessary role on the deconstructive arch of life’s circle. Adaptation, ingenuity and a stomach for humble pie, stuffed no doubt with carrion, define the scavenger, and of late, such a creature am I.<\/p>\n

Here is a brief list of my recent discoveries:<\/p>\n

On average it takes 3 broken microphone stands to assemble 1 functional one, similar ratios apply to guitar stands.<\/em><\/p>\n

Scrap lumber is significantly less expensive than the stuff they sell at OSH or the Depot, particularly when you are talking plywood.<\/em><\/p>\n

Discarded lottery tickets are not always losers, I found one good for a free ticket, which in turn became $5.<\/em><\/p>\n

An abandoned couch will feel befriended if you put a new cover on it.<\/em><\/p>\n

“Wash and Wear” is the term I give any article of clothing I find in a dumpster.<\/em><\/p>\n

A lamp is not trash if it only needs a new light-bulb.<\/em><\/p>\n

If it has a “Take Me” sign on it, the imperative at least deserves consideration.<\/em><\/p>\n

Your wife\/girlfriend really loves you if she finds a way to appreciate a gift, presented as “discarded on the street” rather than “purchased at boutique”.
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“Construction Waste” is another way of saying supplies for a smaller project.<\/em>
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\nOne man’s thrift store bag is another man’s ebay inventory?<\/em><\/p>\n

No matter where life takes me financially I hope that I don’t forget these early days scraping and scrapping. Somewhat curious and somewhat fitting, that material waste is one of the predominate luxuries enjoyed by a materialistic society.<\/p>\n

All that said I can’t wait to get out on the road and play the music we’ve been working on for people. This is certainly an opportunity afforded by a society of material wealth and for that I am certainly grateful! Yeah!<\/p>\n

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