Sandwizard
Apr 1 2005, 09:54 PM
Another Fire pit to clean up after
I can't believe the assholes that are compelled to through glass in the fire
Boy I'm getting tired of cleanning these up, going to have to make a screen shifter
I only drink Corona out of a bottle, but don't through it in the fire, it really will melt you don't have to try it anymore!
Big*T*3x
Apr 1 2005, 09:58 PM
thats some bullshiat people need to clean up after themselves
Sand Spaz
Apr 1 2005, 11:04 PM
Wish I Could Dune
Apr 2 2005, 12:56 AM
What a bunch of assholes, its a fire pit not a damn garbage can.
BTW thanks for clening it up even though you shouldn't have to.
Permagrin
Apr 2 2005, 01:00 AM
I once made a big stink on a guy who was tossin his bottles into the fire..
Told him he wasnt going to be invited back if he was gonna keep it up.
Sandwizard
Apr 2 2005, 12:10 PM
Ya, I had one of those once, Just had to through cans and bottles in the fire, keep looking at me like I was WTF, just did not get it, never had him camp with us again.
I was thinking of writing a list of "Dune Etiquettes" and plastering on the side of the enclosed
Don't get me wrong, I really don't like cleanning up someone elses mess, but I just can't leave it there. Especially when it's by my camp
Kevin
Apr 2 2005, 02:56 PM
its really only a problem with those that dont clean up their fire mess when they leave.
Sandwizard
Apr 2 2005, 03:11 PM
Sorry Kevin, it's like saying you going to clean up the nails after burning pallets
You never get them all out, just like the glass.
I camp on the pads (4) off Gecko as do most who camp in this area, and when you leave it's 100% sure its somebody elses camp spot the next day or weekend.
You just never know who's little boy or girl is going to get a bad cut by playing in the sand. And weather you like it or not it's more of a camping park that the wide open desert of yester year.
Sndsamplr
Apr 2 2005, 03:15 PM
I feel your pain sandwizard. I have cleaned dozens of them. You have to wear gloves that are thick, use a solid stick or prod and go to town. It's crazy, people bring eff*ing bottles. What do they think? That it will magically disappear? I also get lots of cans and parts. I don't mind cleaning my wash, but the glass is hard to get out, especially if there are lots of little pieces.
Kevin
Apr 2 2005, 06:35 PM
a few times when cleaning out the fire pit i have found glass in it, yet there was no glass thrown in at all. figure that one out.
YFZ4KT
Apr 2 2005, 07:25 PM
last weekend my bro Cuzzin Eddie was thowin stuff on the fire, Fri and Sat nite...come time to go home Sunday, he poured water over the fire pit, went out for a ride, and then cleaned up the pit after he got back...finished loading his gear and drove on home...even picked up some other stuff left from other campers at 13.5
CG Duner
Apr 3 2005, 01:53 AM
It is very simple, don't throw anything in that DOES NOT BURN!!! For anyone confused, melting IS NOT burning. ie no glass or metal
I do not want a flat tire!
btw "cleaning" the fire pit should just be covering up a hole of FINE ash, nothing else
Astars(old)
Apr 3 2005, 10:06 AM
I don't understand why people do that. But glad to hear that your helping out with other peoples crap, Thanks.
And pallets shouldn't be burned either.
It's called a fire pit so you burn wood. Not little plastic jello shooter cups, plastic cups or anything else plastic. wood,paper and stuff like that is cool.
PimpShackDave
Apr 3 2005, 12:18 PM
I've had jackasses try to explain to me that their beer cans will burn up in a while. Next morning, I pick a couple jagged hunks of melted aluminum out of the embers and go show them to the kids that knew a friend of a friend and ended up in our camp, and they're dumbfounded. Are people really this stupid?
TheWrenchWench
Apr 3 2005, 01:21 PM
QUOTE(PowerStrokeDave @ Apr 3 2005, 01:18 PM)
I've had jackasses try to explain to me that their beer cans will burn up in a while. Next morning, I pick a couple jagged hunks of melted aluminum out of the embers and go show them to the kids that knew a friend of a friend and ended up in our camp, and they're dumbfounded. Are people really this stupid?
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Unfortunately, yes they are.
Tripod
Apr 5 2005, 11:28 AM
QUOTE(PowerStrokeDave @ Apr 3 2005, 12:18 PM)
Are people really this stupid?
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without a doubt!
people that throw bottles and cans in the fire>>>>>
DuneDigler
Apr 5 2005, 12:10 PM
QUOTE(Kevin @ Apr 2 2005, 06:35 PM)
a few times when cleaning out the fire pit i have found glass in it, yet there was no glass thrown in at all. figure that one out.
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If the fire gets hot enough couldn't it melt the sand therefore making glass. just a guess.
Timmay
Apr 5 2005, 12:23 PM
QUOTE(Kevin @ Apr 2 2005, 06:35 PM)
a few times when cleaning out the fire pit i have found glass in it, yet there was no glass thrown in at all. figure that one out.
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New fire pit was on an old fire pit....has happened to me before.
Timmay
Apr 5 2005, 12:24 PM
QUOTE
You just never know who's little boy or girl is going to get a bad cut by playing in the sand.
Exactly. My kids love to play in the sand and dig it up, make race tracks....always always are finding glass.
funco4life
Apr 8 2005, 06:46 AM
FLIPPIN IDIOTS
cuzzin eddy
Apr 11 2005, 08:14 PM
Its amazing people can walk over to the cooler to get a full beverage but cant carry an empty back to the cooler to get another........one of lifes little mysteries
BuggyBarbie
Apr 12 2005, 09:44 PM
QUOTE(Sandwizard @ Apr 2 2005, 04:11 PM)
Sorry Kevin, it's like saying you going to clean up the nails after burning pallets
You never get them all out, just like the glass.
I camp on the pads (4) off Gecko as do most who camp in this area, and when you leave it's 100% sure its somebody elses camp spot the next day or weekend.
You just never know who's little boy or girl is going to get a bad cut by playing in the sand. And weather you like it or not it's more of a camping park that the wide open desert of yester year.
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That's what I'm saying about all the trash piled up when they leave...What did they pile it up for the imaginary Trash Man that is gonna come by and pick it up??? Not to mention how many days after the wind blows it all over the dunes? What are they thinkin???
WildBill
Apr 13 2005, 11:11 AM
QUOTE(DuneDigler @ Apr 5 2005, 12:10 PM)
QUOTE(Kevin @ Apr 2 2005, 06:35 PM)
a few times when cleaning out the fire pit i have found glass in it, yet there was no glass thrown in at all. figure that one out.
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If the fire gets hot enough couldn't it melt the sand therefore making glass. just a guess.
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Ding ding ding you got it.
v&l powdercoat
Apr 16 2005, 07:15 PM
what up bro?????
JOHNNYCASH
Apr 17 2005, 06:43 AM
QUOTE(DuneDigler @ Apr 5 2005, 12:10 PM)
QUOTE(Kevin @ Apr 2 2005, 06:35 PM)
a few times when cleaning out the fire pit i have found glass in it, yet there was no glass thrown in at all. figure that one out.
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If the fire gets hot enough couldn't it melt the sand therefore making glass. just a guess.
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I dont think so. Ive seen a vw case burn and not make glass outa sand so i dont think yer hot coles are going to do it. could be wrong though?
jhitesma
Apr 17 2005, 04:43 PM
Melting point for sand to create glass is around 1,700 celcius. That's 3,092 farenheight.
Glass mixutures used to create bottles and such have a much lower melting point (around 1,000 celcius) because of additives mixed with the sand.
Think about this - when casting metal sand is usually used to create the forms. So it takes more heat to make glass out of sand than it does to melt aluminum, cast iron, steel and most other metals.
To make glass out of sand your fire would have to be awfully big, and built just right to encourage enough airflow to keep the temps WAY WAY up there for an extended period. It could be done...but it's probably not going to happen without trying.
SOUTHERN BOY
Apr 18 2005, 08:56 AM
QUOTE(jhitesma @ Apr 17 2005, 04:43 PM)
Melting point for sand to create glass is around 1,700 celcius. That's 3,092 farenheight.
Glass mixutures used to create bottles and such have a much lower melting point (around 1,000 celcius) because of additives mixed with the sand.
Think about this - when casting metal sand is usually used to create the forms. So it takes more heat to make glass out of sand than it does to melt aluminum, cast iron, steel and most other metals.
To make glass out of sand your fire would have to be awfully big, and built just right to encourage enough airflow to keep the temps WAY WAY up there for an extended period. It could be done...but it's probably not going to happen without trying.
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