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I'd say that's a wee bit bigger than a hobby still, lol. Don't tell, don't sell.
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With that large an operation I am surprised it's only a misdemeanor. Also wonder what type of one gallon plastic containers he put it in.
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I wondered what kind of jugs he was using too, I figured it was milk/water jugs. He had quite the operation going on for sure.
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dang, wonder how long it had actually been in operation before they found out.
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nuntius01 wrote:dang, wonder how long it had actually been in operation before they found out.
Just guessing, but I'd say not very long at that location.
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Hell of a birthday present ,Tater . Hope that feller wasn't close enough kin that you will be called upon to help make bail .
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Just makin bail doesn't require such a far reaching commitment .
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Man thats alot of hard work...Oooh, bread yeast.
Hotter than a forest fire I bet, even with the large fan.
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dunno what bread yeast you used fella but I would say tain't necessarily so. Kero must be easier/cheaper yonder than here, I doubt I've seen a kerosene bowser at a service station for half a dozen years at the very least.
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Nice rig, lot of money invested in it.
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