I think the book idea is great. Curb strips can be a great introduction into the hobby, if done with a little commonsense and respect. People are use to seeing people occasionally doing some unknown type of work in them. We've all seen those little flags planted, days or weeks later, they are gone, little or no sign of anything ever done. Vast majority of property owners don't think it so unusual, to want to know specifically what you are doing, unless you are in front of their house for a long time.
They are a great introduction for those not in the hobby. People get use to seeing us out in public places, get to see us practice responsible recovery, and how respectful we can be. I use a 5 gallon bucket for the junk and trash I dig up, smaller container for the better stuff. Anyone curious enough to ask, I answer honestly and openly, show them what's in the bucket, even the better stuff. It's not all silver and gold, but gives a good picture of what I actually find, and how much work I do to get it. I'm not getting rich from it, but not completely wasting my time either. From some of the conversations I've had, I could see gaining permission to do some yards as well.
Think I'd go with the self-published, electronic version, keep it priced low, see the sales numbers. There are places that will do bound, print copies, on demand (just one, or hundreds). If you have good electronic sales numbers, you might get a better deal if you want to go with a print version.
They are a great introduction for those not in the hobby. People get use to seeing us out in public places, get to see us practice responsible recovery, and how respectful we can be. I use a 5 gallon bucket for the junk and trash I dig up, smaller container for the better stuff. Anyone curious enough to ask, I answer honestly and openly, show them what's in the bucket, even the better stuff. It's not all silver and gold, but gives a good picture of what I actually find, and how much work I do to get it. I'm not getting rich from it, but not completely wasting my time either. From some of the conversations I've had, I could see gaining permission to do some yards as well.
Think I'd go with the self-published, electronic version, keep it priced low, see the sales numbers. There are places that will do bound, print copies, on demand (just one, or hundreds). If you have good electronic sales numbers, you might get a better deal if you want to go with a print version.
I don't know if you're still active on the site, Swing, but thanks for starting this thread - great info, and great contributions from everyone
