The 12th Official Random Madams and Madmen Discussion for TPBM

JWright wrote in post #5977388
Day before yesterday. Didn't say because I didn't want any fuss...

aww (I love to fuss and be fussed on over birthdays!)!! Happy birthday late John!!

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Folks...

What's the best way of stopping slugs get to my plants and eating them? We've heard things about bark chippings, crushed eggshells, and copper. I think copper might be ok for trees, but probably not for the smaller plants.

Any ideas?

Salt

thomascanty wrote in post #5977502
Salt

I can't really sprinkle salt all over the garden (plus it'll dissolve the first time it rains).

Salt's ok when you're looking for them and want to kill them individually - it doesn't work too well in the middle of the night when I'm sleeping..

Pete wrote in post #5977513
I can't really sprinkle salt all over the garden (plus it'll dissolve the first time it rains).

Salt's ok when you're looking for them and want to kill them individually - it doesn't work too well in the middle of the night when I'm sleeping..

Well, then, I'm fresh outta ideas. I've also heard that strategically placed bowls filled with beer is a good deterrent, but if you're dealing with rain too, that probably won't work either. Besides, it's a waste of beer...

Speaking of advice.

My buddy from the UK will be here in 36 days!! He's asked advice on what to bring over for the women.. My mom and wife. Any suggestions ladies?

SLUGS (Taken from here: http://www.greendealer​-exotic-seeds.com/seeds/HowtoS​lugs.html)
There is a way to attract and poison slugs without buying the commercial stuff. Save some small flat plastic or metal jar lids, and place them on the outside of your eggshell barrier. Pour a little beer in the these containers before dark and when the slugs come out to feed, they will be attracted to the beer. They will drink the beer because of the yeast content, but the alcohol will kill them with no harm to turtles who may decide to devour the drunken, dying slugs.

we used slug bait...works great...but leaves dead carcasses of slugs around your garden

Another resource for Pete...

http://www.helpfulgard​ener.com/phpBB2/viewto​pic.php?t=2444

Permagrin wrote in post #5977551
we used slug bait...works great...but leaves dead carcasses of slugs around your garden

Are those kid and pet safe? We wouldn't want to poison anything that we'd like to have healthy...

theague wrote in post #5977549
Speaking of advice.

My buddy from the UK will be here in 36 days!! He's asked advice on what to bring over for the women.. My mom and wife. Any suggestions ladies?

SLUGS (Taken from here: http://www.greendealer​-exotic-seeds.com/seeds/HowtoS​lugs.html)
There is a way to attract and poison slugs without buying the commercial stuff. Save some small flat plastic or metal jar lids, and place them on the outside of your eggshell barrier. Pour a little beer in the these containers before dark and when the slugs come out to feed, they will be attracted to the beer. They will drink the beer because of the yeast content, but the alcohol will kill them with no harm to turtles who may decide to devour the drunken, dying slugs.

that's pretty cool!! We didnt' have turtles to worry about but still, what a waste of beer and it could lead to awkward conversations with the spouse too...."hey honey, I need to buy a six pack cuz I'm having the slugs over tonight" "yeah, I'm glad to see you finally realized how they act!" .

CrazieCricket wrote in post #5976576
okie dokie here is my first decent (not just a bright blob in the sky) moon shot. Tell me what you think good or bad.

That looks great!

Skrim17 wrote in post #5976646
I think she looks like Cat's little sister.

Which one?

misspix wrote in post #5977142
*clapping like a girl*
Everyone, meet my monitors

You have dual monitors? *jealous*

Becky N wrote in post #5977341
*slurp*

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JWright wrote in post #5977388
Day before yesterday. Didn't say because I didn't want any fuss...

Gosh John! I wish I'd known. Happy belated birthday! *blows noise makers and throws confetti*

Pete wrote in post #5977564
Are those kid and pet safe? We wouldn't want to poison anything that we'd like to have healthy...

yeah, no they aren't. We didn't have pets that went outside and the kids were old enough to not mess with it.

theague wrote in post #5977549
Speaking of advice.

My buddy from the UK will be here in 36 days!! He's asked advice on what to bring over for the women.. My mom and wife. Any suggestions ladies?

Chocolate. Proper English chocolate. You'll be after Thornton's or the like. English chocolate is made differently to your Hershey's stuff.

Also, English Tea (if they're tea drinkers) - Whittard's make good quality tea and coffee..

Permagrin wrote in post #5977579
yeah, no they aren't. We didn't have pets that went outside and the kids were old enough to not mess with it.

Hmm.. might be ok. We only have the occasional pet visitor...