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In a message dated 5/16/2003 8:36:46 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
rjhill241@... writes:
> I'd rather be a sinner than a worm. I'm sure I may have been a worm in some
> life, but I must not have liked it much, because worms really bug me (along
>
> with Ventriliquist puppets, clowns and mimes, but that's another story and
> my
> friends who lurk here are smiling now). No pun intended.
>
> Rhonda - who doesn't compost because she hates worms, but thinks its great
> that other people do.

Oh, Rhonda, you would NOT have wantedt o be here yesterday. I DO compost and
just can't wait to turn it to see how many new babies and GIGANTIC adults we
have hiding underground!

If you visit, I'll keep the garden gate closed! <g>

~Kelly


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In a message dated 5/16/03 6:12:27 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
kbcdlovejo@... writes:

> Oh, Rhonda, you would NOT have wantedt o be here yesterday. I DO compost and
>
> just can't wait to turn it to see how many new babies and GIGANTIC adults
> we
> have hiding underground!
>
> If you visit, I'll keep the garden gate closed! <g>
>
>

Oh Kelly, you are so sweet to offer keeping the garden gate closed, but I
would never ask such a thing. Just warn me as to where those slimy creatures
are and I will divert myself in the opposite direction. Although I have to
admit to gagging seriously when you mentioned turning them over. Yuck!!!

None the less though, you are awesome to compost. I wish I could stomach the
idea, because it's usage is so great. I have these major stomach issues, so
it doesn't take much to make me hurl.

Rhonda - who always gives way more info than anyone wants


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In a message dated 5/16/2003 10:38:03 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
rjhill241@... writes:

> Just warn me as to where those slimy creatures
> are and I will divert myself in the opposite direction.

You can FLY!??? Cool!

~Kelly, happily knowing that my organic lawn is just c-r-a-w-l--i-n-g with
the little buggers! <g>


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The title reminds me of "Zombies Ate My Neighbors," which Holly and her
overnight guest London were playing for a long time last night and this
morning, with cheat codes and later with Game Genie. They were thrilled.

<< None the less though, you are awesome to compost. I wish I could stomach
the
idea, because it's usage is so great. I have these major stomach issues, so
it doesn't take much to make me hurl. >>

Well if you need to hurl, you could do it on the compost and make some worms
Very Happy.

Sandra, who rinsed cat puke out of a towel today but maybe should've just put
it in the compost pile instead...

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In a message dated 5/16/03 7:51:04 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
kbcdlovejo@... writes:

> You can FLY!??? Cool!
>
> ~Kelly, happily knowing that my organic lawn

The whole lawn? Oh man Kelly, I guess I better grab my broom and start
practicing lift offs.

Rhonda-whose lurking friends know she isn't joking. LOL


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In a message dated 5/16/03 8:46:03 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
SandraDodd@... writes:

>
> Well if you need to hurl, you could do it on the compost and make some
> worms
> Very Happy.
>
> Sandra, who rinsed cat puke out of a towel today but maybe should've just
> put
> it in the compost pile instead...
>

Oh Sandra!!!

I forgot to mention that talking about puking makes me puke. Oh yeah and
touching my hair along with anything of a pudding-like consistancy.

Rhonda - Very Neurotic Puke Queen


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Alan & Brenda Leonard

5/17/03 03:19:

> If you visit, I'll keep the garden gate closed! <g>
>

Wow, Kelly,

How did you teach your worms to stay in the garden when the gate is closed?

brenda

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In a message dated 5/16/03 9:12:43 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
kbcdlovejo@... writes:

> Oh, Rhonda, you would NOT have wantedt o be here yesterday. I DO compost and
>
> just can't wait to turn it to see how many new babies and GIGANTIC adults
> we
> have hiding underground!
>
>

I compost for the worms. My turtles really love them.
Pam G.


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Barb Eaton

I have a question. When you have a worm bin what can you do with all the
worms? Are red wigglers good for flowerbeds and such? I really like the idea
of having them for turtles. Land or water turtles Pam G? Or both? I hadn't
thought of that one. Thanks! Selling to a bait store if I can find one is
another idea. Any other suggestions?

Sorry to have this continue Rhonda. I've been thinking about starting a
bin for a couple months now.


Barb E
"One of the most tragic things I know about human
nature is that all of us tend to put off living. We are
all dreaming of some magical rose garden over the horizon,
instead of enjoying the roses that are blooming outside
our windows today."

- Dale Carnegie, Author

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In a message dated 5/17/03 12:25:27 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
homemama@... writes:

> Sorry to have this continue Rhonda. I've been thinking about starting a
> bin for a couple months now.
>

Thanx Barb for even thinking of me though! Actually, I thought about it
myself a couple of months back. But it was just a thought that lasted long
enough to make me nausiated. LMAO

Good luck to all you compsters!!!

Rhonda


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We have a bin and followed the instructions in the book very closely. We
have a pound of worms for 1/2 pound of garbage a day. But they eat a lot
slower than advertised, or maybe some of them just died.

If you want to put them in the garden, that's fine. But they reproduce very
slowly and you'll probably have enough to keep them fed.

Elizabeth


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In a message dated 5/17/03 3:25:27 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
homemama@... writes:

> . Land or water turtles Pam G?

We have two Eastern Box Turtles. Found them on our lawn when mowing. Almost
a bad situation. In NC it is illegal to buy/sell turtles but you can keep
what you find. They are both great and LOVE worms. Anything we can find,
which is great because the boys love looking for worms. LOL
Pam G.


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In a message dated 5/17/2003 3:25:35 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
homemama@... writes:
> I have a question. When you have a worm bin what can you do with all the
> worms? Are red wigglers good for flowerbeds and such? I really like the
> idea
> of having them for turtles. Land or water turtles Pam G? Or both? I hadn't
> thought of that one. Thanks! Selling to a bait store if I can find one is
> another idea. Any other suggestions?

Have your kids start a business selling the castings and worms to gardeners!
GREAT for flower beds and vegetable gardens. I'd take all you'd give me!

~Kelly


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Barb Eaton

Thanks Elizabeth. ;-) I've been told that banana peels are really slow
but other than that. Any sugestions of things to avoid putting in there?

Barb E
Read, every day, something that no one else is reading.
Think, every day, something that no one else is thinking.
Do, every day, something no one else would be silly enough to do.
It is bad for the mind to continually be part of unanimity.
~Christopher Morley





on 5/17/03 6:12 PM, ejcrewe@... at ejcrewe@... wrote:

> We have a bin and followed the instructions in the book very closely. We
> have a pound of worms for 1/2 pound of garbage a day. But they eat a lot
> slower than advertised, or maybe some of them just died.
>
> If you want to put them in the garden, that's fine. But they reproduce very
> slowly and you'll probably have enough to keep them fed.
>
> Elizabeth

Barb Eaton

I'll have to check into it here in Ohio. I can't say I've seen turtles
in the pet store. It's something for me to check out. <G>


Barb E
"We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty,
charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventures
that we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open."

- Jawaharlal Nehru, Prime Minister of India




on 5/17/03 6:44 PM, genant2@... at genant2@... wrote:

> In a message dated 5/17/03 3:25:27 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
> homemama@... writes:
>
>> . Land or water turtles Pam G?
>
> We have two Eastern Box Turtles. Found them on our lawn when mowing. Almost
> a bad situation. In NC it is illegal to buy/sell turtles but you can keep
> what you find. They are both great and LOVE worms. Anything we can find,
> which is great because the boys love looking for worms. LOL
> Pam G.

Barb Eaton

Kelly,
Good idea! I wonder how long it takes for them to reproduce. I should
just get it started and see. I'll have to get that book out of the library
again. I had way too many to read last time I had it out. Thanks for
everyones help. :-)


Barb E
"A goal is created three times. First as a mental picture.
Second, when written down to add clarity and dimension.
And third, when you take action towards its achievement."

- Gary Ryan Blair, ³The Goals Guy²




on 5/17/03 10:11 PM, kbcdlovejo@... at kbcdlovejo@... wrote:

> In a message dated 5/17/2003 3:25:35 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
> homemama@... writes:
>> I have a question. When you have a worm bin what can you do with all the
>> worms? Are red wigglers good for flowerbeds and such? I really like the
>> idea
>> of having them for turtles. Land or water turtles Pam G? Or both? I hadn't
>> thought of that one. Thanks! Selling to a bait store if I can find one is
>> another idea. Any other suggestions?
>
> Have your kids start a business selling the castings and worms to gardeners!
> GREAT for flower beds and vegetable gardens. I'd take all you'd give me!
>
> ~Kelly

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In a message dated 5/18/2003 4:04:52 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
homemama@... writes:
> Kelly,
> Good idea! I wonder how long it takes for them to reproduce. I should
> just get it started and see. I'll have to get that book out of the library
> again. I had way too many to read last time I had it out. Thanks for
> everyones help. :-)
>

From Wormology:

"Some worms may produce over 100 eggs per year. Once in the soil, a cocoon
can take anywhere from a month to more than a year to hatch. The warmer the
soil, the faster the hatching...Within twenty months, they will have grown to
twelve times their original length. After only three months, they can mate,
lay cocoons of their own, and give birth to more girl/boy worms."

~Kelly


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Barb Eaton

Thanks so much for the onfo Kelly. :-) I have an order of Scholastic
Books to deliver to a family that have a worm bin. She's offered to help me
get started. I need to make a phone call. ;-)


Barb E
The best preparation for the future is a happy today :-)

-Sandra Dodd



on 5/18/03 4:16 PM, kbcdlovejo@... at kbcdlovejo@... wrote:

>
> From Wormology:
>
> "Some worms may produce over 100 eggs per year. Once in the soil, a cocoon
> can take anywhere from a month to more than a year to hatch. The warmer the
> soil, the faster the hatching...Within twenty months, they will have grown to
> twelve times their original length. After only three months, they can mate,
> lay cocoons of their own, and give birth to more girl/boy worms."
>
> ~Kelly

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In a message dated 5/18/2003 3:04:12 PM Central Standard Time,
homemama@... writes:


> Any sugestions of things to avoid putting in there?

Anything you can't stand the smell of decomposing. ;)

Actually, I've heard that orange peels are no good, but that could be because
they take a long time to be eaten. Melon rinds take a long time too, even
when you cut them small. Same with asparagus ends.

Coffee grinds are great. Leftover cheerios are happy there. Lettuce, melon
seeds, blueberries. Small things go quicker.

I'm not sure what they like, I've never heard any burping or anything!

Elizabeth


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