Salt from the Bonneville Salt Flats, What to do with it? New & improved with photos!! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**fine69** · 01-02-2009, 09:39 PM

Ok. Everyone knows that Longhornman and i just completed a road trip from Oregon to Ohio. And tons of places in between.

One place in particular we went was the Bonneville Salt Flats.

Knowing full and well how much space we were going to use on the board once we got back i had an idea.

Get some salt from the flats. Then either raffle it off or auction it off on the board. Then donate the proceeds to the board. That was the idea.

Well. I got approval from Josh.

So the next idea is, Which to do?

Now its just a jar of salt. And its in a former salsa jar. Recycle i say.

And to anyone who knows, or doesn't. The salt flats salt is more like sticky mud.

But..... Andy and i will sign a letter of Authenticity. And an autographed picture of us in front of the Bonneville Salt flats sign.

ALSO, i will include a old school UNUSED Mountain Dew sticker from the 1980's. If all goes well some Mt.Dew bottlecap refridgerator magnets made by me as well.

I know many of you followed the trip threads. And will view the rest when Andy gets a new pic and commentary thread started.

This board is important to us. As i know it is for TONS of you all.

We feel we need to give back to the board that has brought so many of us together.

I know the economy sucks. And money does not grow on trees.

And we also understand many can not for whatever reason take trips like this.

It does not matter if it brings $5 or $500. We don't care. Its about giving back to those that give to us. In this case the board.

So that is the topic of this post. What to do? Auction? or Raffle?

YOU decide. Please take time to vote on this. As it will be the deciding factor.

Some stuff will be decided later. Depending on how the poll goes.

If auction is preferred we can put it on Ebay, post a link, and you can pay with PayPal right to Josh.

If a raffle is decided i will probably send the tickets with everyones name on them to Josh. Then let him pick the winner.

All will be decided in about a week.

Thanks, Michael E. Tapp

Look on page 3 for more photos...

**El Jay** · 01-02-2009, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fine69

Ok. Everyone knows that Longhornman and i just completed a road trip from Oregon to Ohio. And tons of places in between.

One place in particular we went was the Bonneville Salt Flats.

Knowing full and well how much space we were going to use on the board once we got back i had an idea.

Get some salt from the flats. Then either raffle it off or auction it off on the board. Then donate the proceeds to the board. That was the idea.

Well. I got approval from Josh.

So the next idea is, Which to do?

Now its just a jar of salt. And its in a former salsa jar. Recycle i say.

And to anyone who knows, or doesn't. The salt flats salt is more like sticky mud.

But..... Andy and i will sign a letter of Authenticity. And an autographed picture of us in front of the Bonneville Salt flats sign.

I know many of you followed the trip threads. And will view the rest when Andy gets a new pic and commentary thread started.

This board is important to us. As i know it is for TONS of you all.

We feel we need to give back to the board that has brought so many of us together.

I know the economy sucks. And money does not grow on trees.

And we also understand many can not for whatever reason take trips like this.

It does not matter if it brings $5 or $500. We don't care. Its about giving back to those that give to us. In this case the board.

So that is the topic of this post. What to do? Auction? or Raffle?

YOU decide. Please take time to vote on this. As it will be the deciding factor.

Thanks, Michael E. Tapp

I'd vote "raffle."
That way everybody has a chance and everybody will pay the "same low price."
The way things are nowadays, you could very well price we common folks (it's always, "all about me!") out of the running if the bid gets too high.

Just my .02.

I didn't know you had a last name!

El Jay

EyeH8the24 · 01-02-2009, 09:59 PM

<<< opening bid of 5 dollars !

Jerry Jones · 01-02-2009, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by El Jay

I'd vote "raffle."
That way everybody has a chance and everybody will pay the "same low price."
The way things are nowadays, you could very well price we common folks (it's always, "all about me!") out of the running if the bid gets too high.

Just my .02.

I didn't know you had a last name!

El Jay

ETsC10 · 01-02-2009, 10:10 PM

I've voted "raffle."
Who wants to win Andy...we have him here on the board for free and if we won him, his "dew" upkeep would be outragious!

redneckgirl · 01-02-2009, 10:12 PM

I really had a hard time NOT picking the 'raffle off Andy'....as slow as cents has been getting the truck back together I could use a good mechanic

TennesseeZ · 01-02-2009, 10:15 PM

You've got too many choices in the poll. Yes? or No? is about all I can handle today

But I vote to raffle it, that way everybody has the same chance. Uh, unless I get a cut of the auction money

(just kidding)

TennesseeZ · 01-02-2009, 10:17 PM

Oh yeah, if it's a raffle, you gotta print tickets on recycled Mountain Dew labels.

DubDubU · 01-02-2009, 10:20 PM

Wwts

**fine69** · 01-02-2009, 10:22 PM

I have somewhat revised the thread. Please reread it.

Just little stuff as i thought of it.

If anyone has any input please PM me. Thanks

67ChevyRedneck · 01-02-2009, 10:31 PM

I voted raffle.

*Shane* · 01-02-2009, 10:50 PM

I say Auction and up the bid to $50.

**FleetsidePaul** · 01-02-2009, 11:11 PM

Raffle.

Can this salt be used for Margaritas?

ERASER5 · 01-02-2009, 11:40 PM

I thought I was taking the road less traveled, but instead we are in 2nd place! Dorks! And I mean that in the best way possible!

**El Jay** · 01-02-2009, 11:47 PM

Actually, I put in my .02 before the "poll" was up.

When I was finally able to vote, I voted "auction Andy", he is a cute little rascal, ya know!

***Liz*** · 01-02-2009, 11:53 PM

added an option and voted (sorry mike)

**El Jay** · 01-02-2009, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liz

added an option and voted (sorry mike)

Liz,
I'm afraid I have to disagree, STRONGLY!!!!!

Just ain't my style, if ya know whuttah mean!

***Liz*** · 01-03-2009, 12:40 AM

lol ya never know, there may be some whom would like... ok ill stfu now

redneckgirl · 01-03-2009, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liz

added an option and voted (sorry mike)

**Stocker** · 01-03-2009, 12:49 AM

As much as I appreciate Liz's interests, as a fundraising effort for the board I think a raffle might be the best option.

Sorry, Liz....

**El Jay** · 01-03-2009, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liz

lol ya never know, there may be some whom would like... ok ill stfu now

There was a bit more than the usual "tongue in cheek" to my response.
Just still not my style.

***Liz*** · 01-03-2009, 01:01 AM

shhhhh we are thread killing here

**El Jay** · 01-03-2009, 01:16 AM

OWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!

I just bit my tongue!!

ETsC10 · 01-03-2009, 01:22 AM

Wow Liz...that was a long quiet...howdya make em do that??

Longhorn Man · 01-03-2009, 01:24 AM

I voted on an auction.... but after reading the responses.... I would chainge my vote if I was able to do it. Some very good points made.

Quote:

Originally Posted by El Jay

...I voted "auction Andy", he is a cute little rascal, ya know!

Is this why you placed your hand on my thigh right before the group photo was taken?

View Poll Results: How do we get rid of the sand?
Raffle, you buy tickets we have and trust us on the winner.	58	52.25%
Open auction on a posted thread with a pic of the sand.	18	16.22%
Raffle Andy instead as he is usefull around the shop.	12	10.81%
You guys are dorks, keep the sand nobody wants it.	19	17.12%
Raffle off Mike, everyone loves a "fine69"	4	3.60%
Voters: 111. You may not vote on this poll

01-02-2009, 09:39 PM	#1
fine69 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Urbana,Ohio,USA Posts: 4,618	Salt from the Bonneville Salt Flats, What to do with it? New & improved with photos!! Ok. Everyone knows that Longhornman and i just completed a road trip from Oregon to Ohio. And tons of places in between. One place in particular we went was the Bonneville Salt Flats. Knowing full and well how much space we were going to use on the board once we got back i had an idea. Get some salt from the flats. Then either raffle it off or auction it off on the board. Then donate the proceeds to the board. That was the idea. Well. I got approval from Josh. So the next idea is, Which to do? Now its just a jar of salt. And its in a former salsa jar. Recycle i say. And to anyone who knows, or doesn't. The salt flats salt is more like sticky mud. But..... Andy and i will sign a letter of Authenticity. And an autographed picture of us in front of the Bonneville Salt flats sign. ALSO, i will include a old school UNUSED Mountain Dew sticker from the 1980's. If all goes well some Mt.Dew bottlecap refridgerator magnets made by me as well. I know many of you followed the trip threads. And will view the rest when Andy gets a new pic and commentary thread started. This board is important to us. As i know it is for TONS of you all. We feel we need to give back to the board that has brought so many of us together. I know the economy sucks. And money does not grow on trees. And we also understand many can not for whatever reason take trips like this. It does not matter if it brings $5 or $500. We don't care. Its about giving back to those that give to us. In this case the board. So that is the topic of this post. What to do? Auction? or Raffle? YOU decide. Please take time to vote on this. As it will be the deciding factor. Some stuff will be decided later. Depending on how the poll goes. If auction is preferred we can put it on Ebay, post a link, and you can pay with PayPal right to Josh. If a raffle is decided i will probably send the tickets with everyones name on them to Josh. Then let him pick the winner. All will be decided in about a week. Thanks, Michael E. Tapp Look on page 3 for more photos... __________________ 2008 Chevy HHR 1/2 panel. 1949 Chevy Panel truck(just sittin, waiting) Board member #6 Last edited by Longhorn Man; 01-04-2009 at 10:07 PM. Reason: forgot stuff.

01-02-2009, 09:59 PM	#3
EyeH8the24 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: beulah,alabama Posts: 1,075	Re: Salt from the Bonneville Salt Flats, What to do with it? <<< opening bid of 5 dollars !

01-02-2009, 10:10 PM	#5
ETsC10 Hand Crafted C-10 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Burien, WA Posts: 5,180	Re: Salt from the Bonneville Salt Flats, What to do with it? I've voted "raffle." Who wants to win Andy...we have him here on the board for free and if we won him, his "dew" upkeep would be outragious!

01-02-2009, 10:12 PM	#6
redneckgirl Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bel Air, Maryland Posts: 4,853	Re: Salt from the Bonneville Salt Flats, What to do with it? I really had a hard time NOT picking the 'raffle off Andy'....as slow as cents has been getting the truck back together I could use a good mechanic __________________ The place where you made your stand never mattered. Only that you were there... and still on your feet. Stephen King

01-02-2009, 10:15 PM	#7
TennesseeZ Countdown Survivor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bean Station, East Tennessee Posts: 9,676	Re: Salt from the Bonneville Salt Flats, What to do with it? You've got too many choices in the poll. Yes? or No? is about all I can handle today But I vote to raffle it, that way everybody has the same chance. Uh, unless I get a cut of the auction money (just kidding) __________________ 93 Yukon 89 Silverado Z71 SWB Sport 91 K 2500 Silverado "Lobuk-Worktruk" A MAN OF HONOR DOES NOT LIE, CHEAT, OR STEAL, NOR TOLERATE THOSE WHO DO. Gettin' old ain't for sissies.

01-02-2009, 10:17 PM	#8
TennesseeZ Countdown Survivor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bean Station, East Tennessee Posts: 9,676	Re: Salt from the Bonneville Salt Flats, What to do with it? Oh yeah, if it's a raffle, you gotta print tickets on recycled Mountain Dew labels. __________________ 93 Yukon 89 Silverado Z71 SWB Sport 91 K 2500 Silverado "Lobuk-Worktruk" A MAN OF HONOR DOES NOT LIE, CHEAT, OR STEAL, NOR TOLERATE THOSE WHO DO. Gettin' old ain't for sissies.

01-02-2009, 10:20 PM	#9
DubDubU Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: st louis,mo Posts: 313	Re: Salt from the Bonneville Salt Flats, What to do with it? Wwts __________________ '79' shortbed Last edited by DubDubU; 01-02-2009 at 10:22 PM.

01-02-2009, 10:22 PM	#10
fine69 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Urbana,Ohio,USA Posts: 4,618	Re: Salt from the Bonneville Salt Flats, What to do with it? I have somewhat revised the thread. Please reread it. Just little stuff as i thought of it. If anyone has any input please PM me. Thanks __________________ 2008 Chevy HHR 1/2 panel. 1949 Chevy Panel truck(just sittin, waiting) Board member #6

01-02-2009, 10:31 PM	#11
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Salt from the Bonneville Salt Flats, What to do with it? I voted raffle. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

01-02-2009, 10:50 PM	#12
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Salt from the Bonneville Salt Flats, What to do with it? I say Auction and up the bid to $50.

01-02-2009, 11:11 PM	#13
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,418	Re: Salt from the Bonneville Salt Flats, What to do with it? Raffle. Can this salt be used for Margaritas? __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

01-02-2009, 11:40 PM	#14
ERASER5 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,859	Re: Salt from the Bonneville Salt Flats, What to do with it? I thought I was taking the road less traveled, but instead we are in 2nd place! Dorks! And I mean that in the best way possible! __________________ '70 GMC C1500 LWB Power disc brakes. WooHoo! Posi 6 Lug Dana 60

01-02-2009, 11:47 PM	#15
El Jay Gone to greener pastures Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gateway to the Delta Posts: 7,354	Re: Salt from the Bonneville Salt Flats, What to do with it? Actually, I put in my .02 before the "poll" was up. When I was finally able to vote, I voted "auction Andy", he is a cute little rascal, ya know! __________________ '69 Chevy 1/2 T LWB Stepper: Daily Beater '72 GMC 3/4 T Fleet: Another Daily Beater '72 Plymouth Gran Coupe: ? "Ah women. They make the highs higher and the lows more frequent." Friedrich Nietzsche "Never kick a fresh turd on a hot day." Harry S. Truman GUN CONTROL: Never having to say, "I missed you." Always fire two warning shots into your attacker's chest area before putting a bullet between his eyes. Paraphrased from Louis Awerbuck

01-02-2009, 11:53 PM	#16
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,767	Re: Salt from the Bonneville Salt Flats, What to do with it? added an option and voted (sorry mike)



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01-03-2009, 12:40 AM	#18
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,767	Re: Salt from the Bonneville Salt Flats, What to do with it? lol ya never know, there may be some whom would like... ok ill stfu now

01-03-2009, 12:49 AM	#20
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,722	Re: Salt from the Bonneville Salt Flats, What to do with it? As much as I appreciate Liz's interests, as a fundraising effort for the board I think a raffle might be the best option. Sorry, Liz.... __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

01-03-2009, 01:01 AM	#22
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,767	Re: Salt from the Bonneville Salt Flats, What to do with it? shhhhh we are thread killing here

01-03-2009, 01:16 AM	#23
El Jay Gone to greener pastures Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gateway to the Delta Posts: 7,354	Re: Salt from the Bonneville Salt Flats, What to do with it? OWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!! I just bit my tongue!! __________________ '69 Chevy 1/2 T LWB Stepper: Daily Beater '72 GMC 3/4 T Fleet: Another Daily Beater '72 Plymouth Gran Coupe: ? "Ah women. They make the highs higher and the lows more frequent." Friedrich Nietzsche "Never kick a fresh turd on a hot day." Harry S. Truman GUN CONTROL: Never having to say, "I missed you." Always fire two warning shots into your attacker's chest area before putting a bullet between his eyes. Paraphrased from Louis Awerbuck

01-03-2009, 01:22 AM	#24
ETsC10 Hand Crafted C-10 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Burien, WA Posts: 5,180	Re: Salt from the Bonneville Salt Flats, What to do with it? Wow Liz...that was a long quiet...howdya make em do that??

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