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Wanted: Wayward Rubbermaid RoughneckYesterday was trash day. Dutifully I put out my trash can for early morning pick-up. It's one of those ubiquitous blue Rubbermaid Roughneck barrels. It's the same barrel I've put out every Wednesday since I moved into this house.

When I got home from work I noticed right away that the barrel wasn't out front. This surprised me. Because even though I have a standing order for the kids to bring in the trash can when they get home from school, it's largely ignored.

But my trash can wasn't in the garage either.

Today I hunted all over the neighborhood looking for my wayward trash can. Despite searching high and low, I couldn't find it. I couldn't find it anywhere. It's like it had vanished.

During the day Wednesday, a cold front passed through the area. Along with the front came a strong wind gradient. Sustained winds were clocked at 30-40 MPH with gusts up near 60 MPH. I guess my trash can decided it had had enough and it was time to take off. "Out of here like a cool breeze," as the saying goes.

If any of you see an unfamiliar blue trash can rolling down the street, could you give me a call? It's part of a matched set.
K-

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fred1st said:

I guess I am just curious: is this a photo of your actual trash can? And if so, do you photograph your garden tools as well? :-}

Rob said:

Fred,

I suspect most bloggers have ideas for photos that some might find strange. I know I surely do.

Kem White said:

It is and I do. For insurance purposes. ;-)
K-

Marie said:

This is some kind of code, right? Perhaps a secret message you're sending to someone that no one will understand except you and the person to whom it is directed?

Kem White said:

Marie, when my people take over this planet, your name will be on the protected roles. You will come to no harm.
K-

Marie said:

I feel much better now, Kem.

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