I'm considering selling Pikes Peak!
By chunkers
@chunkers (1050)
United States
December 23, 2006 11:29am CST
Now I know you all might think I've lost my mind, but I've got an idea!
Noticing as how it is Christmas time and money is sort of tight, I thought I might raise a little extra money by selling half-ounce bags of dirt taken from the world famous tourist attraction here in Colorado Springs, Colorado...Pikes Peak Mountain!
I'm talking about pure, sifted dirt fresh from the top! No one would miss it for a while....at least not until they notice a couple of feet is missing off the top!
What better way for would-be tourists who have never been to Colorado to own a piece of this famous mountain? After all, they did it with the Berlin wall! Besides, I'm tired of having to drive all the way around the mountain to get to the other side. If I could sell enough of it, I could save a lot of time and gas money by driving straight through.
So, who wants to buy a piece of Pikes Peak? I can't give my contact information here, cuz I don't want the Feds to bust me. If you're interested, leave me a note here and I'll get back to you!
LOL
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@theredneck (36)
• United States
24 Dec 06
I would be intrested in a barter or trade as I lived in Colorado Springs when I was in the third grade attended Edision Elementary school and used day dream as I stared out the window at the massive Pikes Peak.
So what about a trade of some fine white sandy beach slightly rough en uped by Hurricane Ivan down here in Florida and I will even throw in a ticket to the annual bush whacker festival.
Deal Or No Deal? LOL
It really is a lovely part of the country.
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@samsonskola (3357)
• United States
24 Dec 06
Ok, I'll take some, but then I have a problem....I'm in Missouri..if I lay down dirt from Colorado, what state will I actually be in...I'll be standing on soil of both states...I'm confused...maybe I'd better spend the money for therapy instead.
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@samsonskola (3357)
• United States
24 Dec 06
you're right! I was already confused, and didn't even think about paying taxes to both states! ...and another thing...which state would i register my car in? or my drivers license? should i get a colorado address? oh geez, thanks a lot, i was confused before......i think i'll just go lay down for awhile....men in white coats, i think i'm ready now!...beam me up, scotty!
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@reinydawn (11643)
• United States
24 Dec 06
Wow, would you have to pay taxes to both states??? This might not be such a good idea after all....
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@StarBright (2798)
• United States
24 Dec 06
Will trade one unnamed star of your choice for one freight car load of dirt from Pike's Peak. You must register your star's name with the International Astronomical Union for international acceptance. Soil must be covered and protected so as not to be contaminated by other elements in transit. Have your driver ask for direct signature with ID. We would not want anyone to intercept such precious cargo, now would we? Please advise as to expected time of arrival.
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@StarBright (2798)
• United States
24 Dec 06
She's a lucky girl. You have a great sense of humor. Very good in a relationship. I love this post. Keep 'em coming.
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@chunkers (1050)
• United States
24 Dec 06
Sounds fair to me! But I have the only star I will ever need; my fiance, Gaylene (and Chunkers, too)! AKA, The Big Dipper and the Lil Dipper!
Just send $3.99 + $2.50 S&H and I will send you the dirt in a plain brown envelope! lol (Fake Deed will be an added expense!)
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@Willowlady (10658)
• United States
23 Dec 06
So glad you are still here... seeing as to how I too have all the dirt/soil that I need how about some of the rocks! I am sure the mountain has rocks in it. Would need to limit the sizes though I would like to arrange for pick up. What kind of charge for my situation! Wow, Colorado rocks! And Pike's Peak to boot!!
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@chunkers (1050)
• United States
24 Dec 06
Thanks for the idea!
LISTEN UP, MYLOT!!!! THE ROCKS ARE NOW ON SALE, TOO!!
FOR THE LOW, LOW PRICE OF ONLY $15/LB, YOU TOO CAN HAVE SOME ROCKS FROM THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS! BETTER HURRY! I'VE GOT TO GET OUT OF THE COUNTRY QUICK BEFORE THE FEDS FIND OUT I'M SELLING THE MOUNTAIN!
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@reinydawn (11643)
• United States
24 Dec 06
Oh, how I miss Pikes Peak. I did not realize you were in Colorado Springs. I lived there for a few years - 79-85. I graduated from Coronado HS. I loved it out there!!! When I went back for my 20th reunion I took my kids and that was the first time I had ever driven up to the top of Pikes Peak. I had been a passenger plenty of times. It was the first time either of my boys had been up there and it snowed - in June of course! My oldest was born there and it was a great trip down memory lane for both of us. I don't have any dirt and would love some!!!! Stay warm and don't have a heart attack shoveling snow!!!
ps - I thought you were done with MyLot, glad you're sticking around....
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@reinydawn (11643)
• United States
24 Dec 06
We had hoped my 25th reunion woulda been last summer. My current husband has never been there and that would have been our excuse to go. Sometimes I sure do miss it!!!
and um... where's my dirt???
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@mfrancq (1806)
• United States
24 Dec 06
You are always trying to get in trouble with the law aren't you? First with your alien story and now with trying to sell a well known tourist attraction! You are just asking for it buster! hehe Well, I'm poor, so would you be willing to just "give" me some of it for free? I mean we are friends right? And it is Christmas, the season of giving. :)
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@missyann73 (1454)
• United States
24 Dec 06
Hello!! you are amazing. do you think if you sell enough and keep out of jail, you could through a little my way to help me keep my terminally ill mother in a few diapers and her medication?? Merry Christmas
Keep up the great posts. it puts a smile on my face, which I dont have to many of those left in me.
@sunrisekn (1466)
• United States
23 Dec 06
I would love to have a little of Pikes Peak!! Do you want some yucky sand from the Carolina coast? I can arrange to get you some. Me and the 3 legged Katie will meet you and Chunkers at the Missouri- Kentucky line to make the swap. LOL I think thats about half way for each of us!!!
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@deebomb (15304)
• United States
24 Dec 06
I would take some of pikes peaks dirt. It will complement the ashes I got from Mount St Helen and the instant water from Lake Michigan. Oh Ya and the Mud from the Mississippi.
Would you include a rock or two from Look Out Mout. too. I forgot to get some when I was there back in 83. Thanks ahead of time.
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@chunkers (1050)
• United States
24 Dec 06
WOULD "I" DO SOMETHING LIKE THAT?! NOT MOI!
IF YOU SEND ME $, I WILL MAKE SURE THE DIRT COMES FROM THE TOP OF PIKES PEAK!!! (I'm sure it has washed down from there sometime in the distant past and settled in my backyard where Chunkers now conducts his personal business)
This is just a JOKE!! I'm actually conducting a test of the intelligence of MyLot users! You have just passed! Congratulations. Now if you will be so kind as to send me $3.99, I will send you dirt directly from my very own backyard! You will never know the difference! I'll even send you a phoney deed to accompany your fake dirt! lol
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@mkirby624 (1598)
• United States
23 Dec 06
Hmm, i think I would pass. I've never really thought about visiting Pike's Peak. I had heard of it, but I never considered it famous.
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@reinydawn (11643)
• United States
24 Dec 06
Oh it's awesome! I used to love going to the top...
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@ShadowWalker (969)
• United States
24 Dec 06
Sure go for it! Do you remember when pet rocks were all the rage? You ought to call it a pet pike! LOL
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@nicky35 (747)
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24 Dec 06
very merry christmas to you.it was lovely to read your post,someone with a real sense of humour.i live in yorkshire,england and ive never been to colorado,though i would love to some day.i actually dont think it was a bad idea of yours.very amusing.well done.
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@mansha (6298)
• India
24 Dec 06
well what will I get free with it - are you not offering any discounts or buy one get one free offers.Come on kiddo its christmas time. I will tell you something you send me a bag and I will send you the flowers from the garland of well worshipped diety here Ganpati. People stand in line whole day to catch a single glimpse of this one. Here is his Picture, since I had posted it sometime back I wont ber getting anything for it but its just for you. They say he makes wishes come true if you really ask from pure heart so may be you can ask Geylene to ask on your behalf.
@YoMomma1 (922)
• United States
24 Dec 06
would people REALLY be interested in purchasing DIRT? how would they know its really from the landmark you claim it to be from and not from your backyard? but then again people will buy anything these days. sell it on ebay
@JustSimplyLissa (547)
• United States
24 Dec 06
Haha!
Been there!
Should start selling rocks out of the grand canyon!
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@djshocker (400)
• United States
24 Dec 06
LOL This has been the most interesting discussion I have seen in my few days of being here on MyLot, you guys are funny! Unfortunatly money is tight for me right now as well or I would buy a bag from my fiance. She collects weird things
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