So I think Chris and I took care of the ant problem.
We cut some PVC pipe into short pieces to become some new legs for the bin. Then we placed the legs in some bowls of water (I made it soapy for good measure, but don't think that would have made a difference). So basically, the ants would have to walk across the water to get into the bin (or out). It's a good moat.
I had also read some good tips for safe ways to get rid of ants. (Safe for your family and pets, not safe for the ants).
Cinnamon will suck all the moisture out of ants, basically mummifying them upon ingestion.
Corn meal will expand in their stomachs when they drink water, "exploding" them.
Who knows if these two things are true, but we put some down just in case.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Monday, March 16, 2009
Ants
Well... I have a small ant problem.
Don't tell my mom.
I think it's because I don't have enough paper bedding in there yet, plus the food needs to be wrapped better. When we put in our compost for the day, the food should really be wrapped in damp newspaper. I just need to train Chris to do that and do it myself, and hopefully that will take care of the problem...
Don't tell my mom.
I think it's because I don't have enough paper bedding in there yet, plus the food needs to be wrapped better. When we put in our compost for the day, the food should really be wrapped in damp newspaper. I just need to train Chris to do that and do it myself, and hopefully that will take care of the problem...
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Apple Cider Century
Yesterday I sent in our registration for the 2009 Apple Cider Century.
I'm pretty excited about it. Unfortunately, the event isn't until September...
But I was very excited to find that Chris was actually interested in going!
Basically, it's a "fall tour" type of a bike-trip. Just a one-day thing. You can choose routes of varying length, the big one being 100-miles (the Century). We'll probably be doing the 37-miler, unless we do a lot of biking this summer.
So we'll get there on that Saturday, hang out, go to the ice cream social, etc. Then we can camp for free in a specified park that night. Pancake breakfast in the morning, then the ride! We'll probably find a local B&B or hotel for that Sunday night, then make the trip home Monday.
It'll be fun!
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Worm Bin Pictures
Here's the bin...
Below: with the lid removed. You can see the vent holes along the bottom front and the top back.
Let's peak inside...
Leftover snow peas and some bread crust.
Check out the thin red line in about the middle of this last picture. That's little Jimmy. Ain't he cute?
Below: with the lid removed. You can see the vent holes along the bottom front and the top back.
Let's peak inside...
Leftover snow peas and some bread crust.
Check out the thin red line in about the middle of this last picture. That's little Jimmy. Ain't he cute?
It's here!
With no tracking information available, I had not realized they'd be coming so soon.
Mom just called... A package from Uncle Jim's Worm Farm has arrived.
Too bad I'm at work until 5. And we're having a pizza party, so I'm not leaving during lunch.
Stay safe little guys!
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
World Commute
Found this site. Could be cool.
World Commute
It's still a work in progress, but it's fun to track the miles I commute or exercise by non-motorized means.
It even calculates and estimate for money saved and carbon offset.
Maybe I can use the "money saved" portion as an excuse to add moola to the bike envelope more often and pimp out my bike some more...
World Commute
It's still a work in progress, but it's fun to track the miles I commute or exercise by non-motorized means.
It even calculates and estimate for money saved and carbon offset.
Maybe I can use the "money saved" portion as an excuse to add moola to the bike envelope more often and pimp out my bike some more...
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Time for an update!
Okay, what's new...
I rode my bike to work on Friday. It was a little wet out, but fantastic to get outside. I had about 4 cars pull out in front of me at intersections, but I was going at a very leisurely pace, so I was able to keep space between me and the cars. However, the sherrif car that pulled in front of me was a little ironic...
Chris and I went to the Home Show today in Grand Rapids. It was fun to attend. The main intent was to recon for what other landscaping companies are doing and their marketing pieces, but it was fun. Zero freebies handed out though... I guess it's just another reminder of how everyone needs to be a little tighter with what money they have.
I ordered my worms today! I've been holding off, partly because we haven't put together a lid for the box yet and partly because I've just kind of forgotten... But now the worms are on their way and Chris and I will be forced to pull our act together. The worms are coming form Uncle Jim's Worm Farm.
That's most of what's new. I bought a reflective vest-thing for when I'm biking to work to help my visibility. What I'd really like is the Down Low Glow, but I'll have to save up quite a bit for that one. I'll probably get Glowspek Pedals first, since those are much more affordable.
That's all I've got for now. If you're a facebook user, become friends with Beaker Bob - he's our mascot for our online menu company. He's the one that's a cute little beaker...
I rode my bike to work on Friday. It was a little wet out, but fantastic to get outside. I had about 4 cars pull out in front of me at intersections, but I was going at a very leisurely pace, so I was able to keep space between me and the cars. However, the sherrif car that pulled in front of me was a little ironic...
Chris and I went to the Home Show today in Grand Rapids. It was fun to attend. The main intent was to recon for what other landscaping companies are doing and their marketing pieces, but it was fun. Zero freebies handed out though... I guess it's just another reminder of how everyone needs to be a little tighter with what money they have.
I ordered my worms today! I've been holding off, partly because we haven't put together a lid for the box yet and partly because I've just kind of forgotten... But now the worms are on their way and Chris and I will be forced to pull our act together. The worms are coming form Uncle Jim's Worm Farm.
That's most of what's new. I bought a reflective vest-thing for when I'm biking to work to help my visibility. What I'd really like is the Down Low Glow, but I'll have to save up quite a bit for that one. I'll probably get Glowspek Pedals first, since those are much more affordable.
That's all I've got for now. If you're a facebook user, become friends with Beaker Bob - he's our mascot for our online menu company. He's the one that's a cute little beaker...
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