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harvesting (or) picking copper

(verb) Exclusive to the southern Appalachian region of the United States, the term refers to the taking, or stealing, of copper material to sell to a scrap yard for a monetary gain. Of all the precious metals copper is one that yields the biggest payoff. Though nearly non-existent now, nearer the turn of the twenty-first century when copper prices were at all-time highs copper enthusiasts were cutting down power lines for the thick copper enclosed within. As a result of such exploits some people did indeed lose their lives. FYI: such practices are indeed felonious. Persons involved in such activities may find themselves incarcerated if caught up in such acts. Be careful, trust no one.
Back in the day, whenever they went out harvesting (or) picking copper, it wasn't uncommon for the entire hollow to lose electricity for a couple of days on account of Chris and Tommy sawing down several nearby power poles. Motherfucking low-life thieves caused me to miss quite a few episodes of The Montel Williams Show.
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Picentaries would be the plural of Picentary.

Pronounced Pick – n – tary
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Manly Picnic

a picnic between men. No glasses, no napkins. Whiskey only. The beverage of true men... and pretzels. Typically set up in a place where women can't hear you, so you can outline your counteroffensive and trashtalk them.
What the hell, man? This isn't some romantic princess picnic - this is a manly picnic.
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Easy Pickings 

Someone that is really easy to mess with because you know they won’t do anything to defend themselves.
Guy 1: Watch it tough guy.

Guy 2: Sorry man, didn’t see you.

Guy 1: Better look next time pipsqueak, you’re easy pickings.
Easy Pickings by USLOPA March 15, 2023
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Used in conversation when swearing or using a stronger word such as 'cock' would be frowned upon.

See penis hairy acorn
"My Goodness, Vicar! You've got a huge Pipini! You'll split me in half with that thing"
Pipini by mygreekmum November 24, 2018

slim pickings 

few choices, in general. Possibly, no choices at all (understatement). Pickings = the things you have available to pick. Slim = thin, few, small. Also slim pickens, slim pickings.
I've been looking for a job for months! Since the layoffs, it's been pretty slim pickings.