What do you do with 300lbs of potatoes? - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

LaughingCow · 07-18-2003, 02:08 PM

The company my uncle works for got called today to clear out a bunch of stuff from a train that was overloaded. It was over the weight limit I guess, so they had to clear out enough stuff (mostly logs and potatoes) so it made the weight requirement.

My uncles company just gets to keep the stuff, since its too expensive for the company hauling it to ship the extras back so he brought home about 1000lbs of potatoes, and a bunch of the logs.

So, he just dropped off 300lbs of them for us:

[IMG]http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0UQBSA6sZNjOpU46PNolICZqcKAoblacebgU7GMs2WL4eOkRRSNU0ydDMN8fgVV*6*4HSx3y4CiAZblue3Ggw!i4TKs2ErRaNnxmDWIn4NyDU3h9mHDtIZvTIjasK4fUS/300lbpotatoes.jpg?dc=4675430846156488298[/IMG]

I guess we'll just store most of them in the basement, but I dont look forward to moving the 100lbs bags. lol

Minx · 07-18-2003, 02:23 PM

Get out those potato salad recipes!

The_Dude · 07-18-2003, 02:26 PM

hhhaa, have fun w/ 'em.

Donkeypuncher · 07-18-2003, 02:30 PM

potato salad, my ass! Let go invade Rhode Island!!

P.A.C.

ohhh yeah, yeah, yeah... you're in Canada, eh. Any provinces you don't like much? I hear those guys in Quebec are real bastards. They've got it coming.

Gortexfogg · 07-18-2003, 02:31 PM

Make 150 lbs of mashed potatoes (with a whole lot of gravy) and 150 lbs of home made french fries. Then invite everyone you know over and hope they eat it all.

MrFlux · 07-18-2003, 02:31 PM

DonkeyPuncher has the only possible correct answer here:
Make a potato cannon. They are the best thing ever.

GoldenOuroboros · 07-18-2003, 02:56 PM

WOW! I love those PAC's!

My brother has one.. nothing so hi-tech tho... just some poly-cemented pvc pipe, fill it up with some aerosol, press the igniter switch and watch the potato fly jimmy!

LaughingCow · 07-18-2003, 03:05 PM

Hehe, I might just end up making a potato cannon. I've never made one but a friend of mine has. Good idea,

Donkeypuncher · 07-18-2003, 03:11 PM

I know this doesn't apply to our friend with the flapping head and beady eyes, but to anyone eyeing the kick-ass PACs...

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
Washington, DC 20226
Sep 12 1995 3311.4

Dear Mr. XXXXXXXXX

This refers to your letter of August 18, 1995, in which you ask about the legality of a device known as the "Spud Gun." These subject devices are generally constructed from PVC tubing and fittings and are designed to launch a muzzle loaded potato using aerosol hair spray or other type of propellant.

Ignition is by means of some type of "spark" igniter.

The Bureau has previously examined devices known as "Spud Guns, Potato Guns, or Spudzookas" and have determined that such devices, in and of themselves, are not firearms as defined in Title 18 United States Code (U.S.C.), Chapter 44, S 921(a)(3) or 26 U.S.C., Chapter 53, S 5845.

However, any similar devices which can be determined to be weapons by reason of their design construction, intended use, actual use, ammunition or other factors may meet the definition of a firearm under Title 18 or 26 U.S.C.

We suggest that you contact your State and local law enforcement authorities concerning possession of such devices.

We trust that the foregoing has been responsive to your inquiry. If we may be of further assistance please contact us.

Sincerely yours,
Edward M. Owen, Jr.
Chief, Firearms Technology Branch

Destrox · 07-18-2003, 03:14 PM

tater cannon gets my vote

Kaos · 07-18-2003, 03:18 PM

Potato Cannon was the first thought that came to my mind

Peetster · 07-18-2003, 03:23 PM

Peel, quarter and can them.

clavus · 07-18-2003, 03:27 PM

I hate to be a buzzkill, but is there a food bank in your area? You could feed 300 pounds of spuds to hungry people.

Shit, keep 100 pounds for yourself to play with if you want. It just seems like you have an opportunity to make your world a slightly better place at zero cost to you.

Donkeypuncher · 07-18-2003, 03:44 PM

Well, duh. Isn't "visit the local shelter" the obvious answer?

You know, after invading Quebec. Which was a totally plausible offering...
(grin)

World's King · 07-18-2003, 03:49 PM

Are you Irish?

Donkeypuncher · 07-18-2003, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by World's King
Are you Irish?

Screw that - is he Russian? I bet he could make a fair amount of vodka with that many potatoes. A little Chopin, anyone?

bermuDa · 07-18-2003, 03:55 PM

spud guns are tons of fun

but be sure to shoot it off in a remote location, law enforcement types aren't too fond of them

Rodney · 07-18-2003, 05:20 PM

The foodbank thing's a great idea. Also, chowder. Lots of chowder. Requires nothing but potatoes, milk, and butter; I could eat it three times a day.

But whatever you do with those potatoes, get rid of them before they go bad. Nothing smells worse than a bad of rotten potatoes. Bad as an overripe portajohn.

krwlz · 07-18-2003, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by clavus
I hate to be a buzzkill, but is there a food bank in your area? You could feed 300 pounds of spuds to hungry people.

Shit, keep 100 pounds for yourself to play with if you want. It just seems like you have an opportunity to make your world a slightly better place at zero cost to you.

]

Sorry dude, Food banks wont take produce...just canned goods, and packaged food.

butthead · 07-18-2003, 05:45 PM

Drive-by potatoing upon the homeless.

MSD · 07-18-2003, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by bermuDa
spud guns are tons of fun

but be sure to shoot it off in a remote location, law enforcement types aren't too fond of them

Not to mention it's unsafe to shoot them off in populated areas.

WhoaitsZ · 07-18-2003, 06:35 PM

dude. seriously:

get some dark to put them under. we own the first house built in Oak Grove, a house off the ground built in 1879, and we put the potatoes we plant under it. the darkness and semi-controlled heat keeps them good for months.

seems like one year we were using some for right at a year.

oh and potato guns. nuff said

um i lied

how about soup kitches?

denim · 07-18-2003, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Donkeypuncher
The Bureau has previously examined devices known as "Spud Guns, Potato Guns, or Spudzookas" and have determined that such devices, in and of themselves, are not firearms as defined in Title 18 United States Code (U.S.C.), Chapter 44, S 921(a)(3) or 26 U.S.C., Chapter 53, S 5845.

However, any similar devices which can be determined to be weapons by reason of their design construction, intended use, actual use, ammunition or other factors may meet the definition of a firearm under Title 18 or 26 U.S.C.

We suggest that you contact your State and local law enforcement authorities concerning possession of such devices.

This CAN'T be! A reasonable response from the BATF??

BlueBongo · 07-18-2003, 07:24 PM

Pull out (or make) a potato gun... those rule

LaughingCow · 07-18-2003, 07:27 PM

Yeah, I'd definatly have to go somewhere remote. Just shooting a cap gun off near my place would probably get the cops called. lol

I'm pretty sure the foodbank wouldn't take them like krwlz said, and my area doesn't have many places like that anyway or my uncle atleast would give some away.

Our house is pretty old too, so the basement is really cool (completely cement) so I think they'll stay good for awhile, plus they're really fresh to start with. Was a bitch trying to get them down the rickety stairs though, almost broke my back.

Thanks for all the good ideas though, wouldn't have thought of most.

nothingx · 07-18-2003, 10:47 PM

Reguardless of what you decide to do, I'd say do it pretty soon. Man, I had to remove a sack of rotten potatoes from my kitchen the other day and thought I was gonna hurl the whole way to the dumpster. That was only three or four, I can't imagine what a few thousand would smell like.

You know, its kinda sad when something like this happens. I'm sure some farmer worked his ass off to grow those things so they could be sold in stores... now they're just sitting around. I bet crap like that happens all the time that most people aren't aware of. Imagine how much less expensive things would be if everything wasn't so ass backward.

sub zero · 07-18-2003, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by LaughingCow
Hehe, I might just end up making a potato cannon. I've never made one but a friend of mine has. Good idea,

I'm with laughingcow.

Jonsgirl · 07-19-2003, 10:39 AM

I read a book once where this chick carved a potato into a dildo. maybe if you get bored with the cannon....

Mad_Gecko · 07-19-2003, 10:47 AM

All u need is 150lb of fish and open up a Big Fry....

Spudguns are fine 'til someone loses an eye... (Groan)

MacGnG · 07-19-2003, 03:19 PM

BIG ASS CURLY FRIES!

edit: hey i just thought you could take some to a homeless shelter or a food bank. i'm sure they would really appreciate it.

clavus · 07-19-2003, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by krwlz
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Sorry dude, Food banks wont take produce...just canned goods, and packaged food.

Really? Crap!

It just seems like there are a lot of hungry people out there. There are 300 lbs of spuds. Somehow the two should connect.

krwlz · 07-19-2003, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by clavus
Really? Crap!

It just seems like there are a lot of hungry people out there. There are 300 lbs of spuds. Somehow the two should connect.

]

It does suck! My grandmother once had so many melons, and squash to get rid of, like a completely heaping a flat bed hay wagon, and they wouldnt take em. It was pre packaged so...its just to bad

merkerguitars · 07-19-2003, 09:38 PM

Make a bunch of hashbrowns!

cheerios · 07-19-2003, 09:56 PM

baked potatos, twice backed potatos, mashed potatos, potato soup, potatos au gratin, french fries, potato salad, fried potatos and eggs, hash browns, 'taters and grits, etc etc etc. c'mon, be creative! maybe take a jaunt over to the cooking forum and see what people suggest? as for the guns, well... check w/ your local enforcement, and see how far on the sunny side of legality they are... you saw the ATF's letter above...

jkesaughnue · 07-20-2003, 09:29 AM

300#s of taters....potato gun....look at this

http://www.spudtech.com/content.asp?id=5

sadistikdreams · 07-20-2003, 11:59 AM

sell them back to Idaho

vermin · 07-20-2003, 12:16 PM

Red Russets, goooood eatin'.

Sometimes homemade guns can be more dangerous to the shooter than to the target. Personnally I'd trust steel pipe more than pvc.

stinkynutz · 07-20-2003, 02:10 PM

if i had 300lbs of potatoes...i'd do two chicks at the same time.

clues_blues · 07-21-2003, 05:26 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by stinkynutz
if i had 300lbs of potatoes...i'd do two chicks at the same time.

nice office space ref...

i would take a look at www.cockeyed.com for some ideas. maybe some sort of free mashed potato night should be in your future.

c_b

sbscout · 07-21-2003, 05:59 AM

vodka was the first thing that came to mind...

07-18-2003, 02:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
LaughingCow Tilted Location: Ontario, Canada	What do you do with 300lbs of potatoes? The company my uncle works for got called today to clear out a bunch of stuff from a train that was overloaded. It was over the weight limit I guess, so they had to clear out enough stuff (mostly logs and potatoes) so it made the weight requirement. My uncles company just gets to keep the stuff, since its too expensive for the company hauling it to ship the extras back so he brought home about 1000lbs of potatoes, and a bunch of the logs. So, he just dropped off 300lbs of them for us: [IMG]http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0UQBSA6sZNjOpU46PNolICZqcKAoblacebgU7GMs2WL4eOkRRSNU0ydDMN8fgVV64HSx3y4CiAZblue3Ggw!i4TKs2ErRaNnxmDWIn4NyDU3h9mHDtIZvTIjasK4fUS/300lbpotatoes.jpg?dc=4675430846156488298[/IMG] I guess we'll just store most of them in the basement, but I dont look forward to moving the 100lbs bags. lol Last edited by LaughingCow; 07-18-2003 at 03:00 PM..

07-18-2003, 02:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
Minx Junkie Location: Up yonder	Get out those potato salad recipes! __________________ You've been a naughty boy....go to my room!

07-18-2003, 02:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
The_Dude The GrandDaddy of them all! Location: Austin, TX	hhhaa, have fun w/ 'em. __________________ "Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity." - Darrel K Royal

07-18-2003, 02:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
Donkeypuncher Psycho Location: Pasadena, CA	potato salad, my ass! Let go invade Rhode Island!! P.A.C. ohhh yeah, yeah, yeah... you're in Canada, eh. Any provinces you don't like much? I hear those guys in Quebec are real bastards. They've got it coming. __________________ "take me down, little Susie, take me down I know you think you're the Queen of The Underground"

07-18-2003, 02:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
MrFlux Fluxing wildly... Location: Auckland, New Zealand	DonkeyPuncher has the only possible correct answer here: Make a potato cannon. They are the best thing ever. __________________ flux (n.) Medicine. The discharge of large quantities of fluid material from the body, especially the discharge of watery feces from the intestines.

07-18-2003, 02:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
Gortexfogg I and I Location: Stillwater, OK	Make 150 lbs of mashed potatoes (with a whole lot of gravy) and 150 lbs of home made french fries. Then invite everyone you know over and hope they eat it all.

07-18-2003, 02:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
GoldenOuroboros The Cheshire Grin... Location: An Aussie Outback	WOW! I love those PAC's! My brother has one.. nothing so hi-tech tho... just some poly-cemented pvc pipe, fill it up with some aerosol, press the igniter switch and watch the potato fly jimmy! __________________ Can you see me grin grin grrriiiiinnnning?!

07-18-2003, 03:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
LaughingCow Tilted Location: Ontario, Canada	Hehe, I might just end up making a potato cannon. I've never made one but a friend of mine has. Good idea, __________________ Haacha!

07-18-2003, 03:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
Donkeypuncher Psycho Location: Pasadena, CA	I know this doesn't apply to our friend with the flapping head and beady eyes, but to anyone eyeing the kick-ass PACs... DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Washington, DC 20226 Sep 12 1995 3311.4 Dear Mr. XXXXXXXXX This refers to your letter of August 18, 1995, in which you ask about the legality of a device known as the "Spud Gun." These subject devices are generally constructed from PVC tubing and fittings and are designed to launch a muzzle loaded potato using aerosol hair spray or other type of propellant. Ignition is by means of some type of "spark" igniter. The Bureau has previously examined devices known as "Spud Guns, Potato Guns, or Spudzookas" and have determined that such devices, in and of themselves, are not firearms as defined in Title 18 United States Code (U.S.C.), Chapter 44, S 921(a)(3) or 26 U.S.C., Chapter 53, S 5845. However, any similar devices which can be determined to be weapons by reason of their design construction, intended use, actual use, ammunition or other factors may meet the definition of a firearm under Title 18 or 26 U.S.C. We suggest that you contact your State and local law enforcement authorities concerning possession of such devices. We trust that the foregoing has been responsive to your inquiry. If we may be of further assistance please contact us. Sincerely yours, Edward M. Owen, Jr. Chief, Firearms Technology Branch __________________ "take me down, little Susie, take me down I know you think you're the Queen of The Underground"

07-18-2003, 03:14 PM	#10 (permalink)
Destrox Metal and Rock 4 Life Location: Phoenix	tater cannon gets my vote __________________ You bore me.... next.

07-18-2003, 03:18 PM	#11 (permalink)
Kaos Ssssssssss Location: Ontario	Potato Cannon was the first thought that came to my mind

07-18-2003, 03:23 PM	#12 (permalink)
Peetster Right Now Location: Home	Peel, quarter and can them.

07-18-2003, 03:27 PM	#13 (permalink)
clavus pow! Location: NorCal	I hate to be a buzzkill, but is there a food bank in your area? You could feed 300 pounds of spuds to hungry people. Shit, keep 100 pounds for yourself to play with if you want. It just seems like you have an opportunity to make your world a slightly better place at zero cost to you. __________________ Ass, gas or grass. Nobody rides for free.

07-18-2003, 03:44 PM	#14 (permalink)
Donkeypuncher Psycho Location: Pasadena, CA	Well, duh. Isn't "visit the local shelter" the obvious answer? You know, after invading Quebec. Which was a totally plausible offering... (grin) __________________ "take me down, little Susie, take me down I know you think you're the Queen of The Underground"

07-18-2003, 03:49 PM	#15 (permalink)
World's King Here Location: Denver City Denver	Are you Irish? __________________ heavy is the head that wears the crown

07-18-2003, 03:55 PM	#17 (permalink)
bermuDa don't ignore this--> Location: CA	spud guns are tons of fun but be sure to shoot it off in a remote location, law enforcement types aren't too fond of them __________________ I am the very model of a moderator gentleman.

07-18-2003, 05:20 PM	#18 (permalink)
Rodney Observant Ruminant Location: Rich Wannabe Hippie Town	The foodbank thing's a great idea. Also, chowder. Lots of chowder. Requires nothing but potatoes, milk, and butter; I could eat it three times a day. But whatever you do with those potatoes, get rid of them before they go bad. Nothing smells worse than a bad of rotten potatoes. Bad as an overripe portajohn.

07-18-2003, 05:45 PM	#20 (permalink)
butthead Loser Location: SF Bay Area, CA	Drive-by potatoing upon the homeless.

07-18-2003, 06:35 PM	#22 (permalink)
WhoaitsZ Crazy Location: right behind you...	dude. seriously: get some dark to put them under. we own the first house built in Oak Grove, a house off the ground built in 1879, and we put the potatoes we plant under it. the darkness and semi-controlled heat keeps them good for months. seems like one year we were using some for right at a year. oh and potato guns. nuff said um i lied how about soup kitches?

07-18-2003, 07:27 PM	#25 (permalink)
LaughingCow Tilted Location: Ontario, Canada	Yeah, I'd definatly have to go somewhere remote. Just shooting a cap gun off near my place would probably get the cops called. lol I'm pretty sure the foodbank wouldn't take them like krwlz said, and my area doesn't have many places like that anyway or my uncle atleast would give some away. Our house is pretty old too, so the basement is really cool (completely cement) so I think they'll stay good for awhile, plus they're really fresh to start with. Was a bitch trying to get them down the rickety stairs though, almost broke my back. Thanks for all the good ideas though, wouldn't have thought of most. __________________ Haacha!

07-18-2003, 10:47 PM	#26 (permalink)
nothingx undead Location: nihilistic freedom	Reguardless of what you decide to do, I'd say do it pretty soon. Man, I had to remove a sack of rotten potatoes from my kitchen the other day and thought I was gonna hurl the whole way to the dumpster. That was only three or four, I can't imagine what a few thousand would smell like. You know, its kinda sad when something like this happens. I'm sure some farmer worked his ass off to grow those things so they could be sold in stores... now they're just sitting around. I bet crap like that happens all the time that most people aren't aware of. Imagine how much less expensive things would be if everything wasn't so ass backward.

07-19-2003, 10:39 AM	#28 (permalink)
Jonsgirl Semi-Atomic Location: Home.	I read a book once where this chick carved a potato into a dildo. maybe if you get bored with the cannon.... __________________ Someday, someone will best me. But it won't be today, and it won't be you.

07-19-2003, 10:47 AM	#29 (permalink)
Mad_Gecko Pro Libertate Location: City Gecko	All u need is 150lb of fish and open up a Big Fry.... Spudguns are fine 'til someone loses an eye... (Groan) __________________ [color=bright blue]W[/color]e Stick To Glass "If three of us travel together, I shall find two teachers." Confucious

07-19-2003, 03:19 PM	#30 (permalink)
MacGnG Know Where!	BIG ASS CURLY FRIES! edit: hey i just thought you could take some to a homeless shelter or a food bank. i'm sure they would really appreciate it.

07-19-2003, 09:38 PM	#33 (permalink)
merkerguitars Buffering......... Location: Wisconsin...	Make a bunch of hashbrowns! __________________ Donate now! Ask me How! Please use the search function it is your friend. Look at my mustang please feel free to comment! http://www.tfproject.org/tfp/showthread.php?t=26985

07-19-2003, 09:56 PM	#34 (permalink)
cheerios Banned Location: 'bout 2 feet from my iMac	baked potatos, twice backed potatos, mashed potatos, potato soup, potatos au gratin, french fries, potato salad, fried potatos and eggs, hash browns, 'taters and grits, etc etc etc. c'mon, be creative! maybe take a jaunt over to the cooking forum and see what people suggest? as for the guns, well... check w/ your local enforcement, and see how far on the sunny side of legality they are... you saw the ATF's letter above...

07-20-2003, 09:29 AM	#35 (permalink)
jkesaughnue Upright	300#s of taters....potato gun....look at this http://www.spudtech.com/content.asp?id=5

07-20-2003, 11:59 AM	#36 (permalink)
sadistikdreams lonely rolling star Location: Seattle.	sell them back to Idaho __________________ "Besides the noble art of getting things done, there is the noble art of leaving things undone. The wisdom of life consists in the elimination of non-essentials." -Lin Yutang hearts, by d.a.

07-20-2003, 12:16 PM	#37 (permalink)
vermin Indifferent to anti-matter Location: Tucson, AZ	Red Russets, goooood eatin'. Sometimes homemade guns can be more dangerous to the shooter than to the target. Personnally I'd trust steel pipe more than pvc. __________________ If puns were sausages, this would be the wurst.

07-20-2003, 02:10 PM	#38 (permalink)
stinkynutz Insane	if i had 300lbs of potatoes...i'd do two chicks at the same time.

07-21-2003, 05:59 AM	#40 (permalink)
sbscout Disorganized Location: back home again...	vodka was the first thing that came to mind... __________________ Always question authority... it'll keep the bastards on their toes!