The Exhaustive Animal Shelter (No Snakes Allowed) and Random Discussion for TPBM (27)

Becky N wrote in post #8258147
Buy it a flimsy negligee?

By time I get it on, it will look flimsy and cheap.

I didn't say buy you one, I said buy the circuit board one. [Phoebe]MY EYES, MY EYES[/Phoebe]

Becky N wrote in post #8258151
Its a cool project. How does one go about getting started?

It's pretty simple. Not sure if this is the company we ordered from, but it's the same general thing
http://www.planetnatur​al.com …ing-mantis-egg-cases.html

We ordered in March and kept the egg cases in the fridge until April. Then we simply found a good branch and tied it to the branch. 4~6 weeks later after we began doubting that they would ever hatch our tree was covered with manti. I have a picture of the egg case tied to the tree I can post once I get home. From there, the mantids do the rest.

Here is a better site with detailed instructions.
http://www.insectlore.​com …ions/mantis_egg​_case.html

gjl711 wrote in post #8258092
Well, you hire a bikini clad blond with big b**bs to hold the board.

Good thought.

Chet wrote in post #8258102
As I don't really know any models would I fit the bill in a sensible speedo? I have the boobs for it.

Bad thought.

gjl711 wrote in post #8258128
And wouldn't they be moobs?

M'boobs, kinda like S'mores, just grosser.

gjl711 wrote in post #8258202
Here is a better site with detailed instructions.
http://www.insectlore.​com …ions/mantis_egg​_case.html

*wonders if they would work in this climate*

Will check into it later. Right now I really have to get back to work.

Becky N wrote in post #8258133
Do they eat Japanese Beetles? Those suckers are eating the blooms on my coreopsis, a bloom a day. Everything I read for insecticide kills honey bees too, so I don't want to go that route. Cheat 'n Fleet has some traps, wonder if they work.

It is one of the dazzlers.

Nope, they don't. Well they do but don't. They use an attractant to lure beetles to the trap but not all the bugs go in. The result is higher numbers of Jap beetles in your yard. The traps will fill up, you will feel good about killing all those beetles, but in the end you will have more in the garden than if you did not put the trap up. Now getting a bunch and giving them to the neighbors two houses down may not be a bad idea.

gjl711 wrote in post #8257286
Oh did i just gross my self out. I looked up "brain worm" just for yucks and not only did I find out that there are real, I found a video of a doc taking one out of a woman's brain. EEEWWWwww.. I did not need to see that before lunch.

Eeew....thanks for NOT sharing.

Skrim17 wrote in post #8257322
JJ there is a series on Animal Planet called Monsters Inside Me, talk about gawoss!!

Hmm...pass.

theague wrote in post #8257375
I think I'm missing a good story. Can I get a summary or what page I should go read? lol

Tiff, that's a really great Avatar! You look beautiful!! Really!!!

Crissa has a dumbass employee that used a phony excuse to get out of work and never bothered to forge a note to bring to her.

And, thank you. Glad that there's someone out there who doesn't think that I just look pissed off.

BearLeeAlive wrote in post #8258007
Something to think about when traveling.
http://www.foxnews.com​/story/0,2933,531380,0​0.html

Interesting. I have no laptop so that won't phase me.

gjl711 wrote in post #8258092
Well, you hire a bikini clad blond with big b**bs to hold the board.

Chet wrote in post #8258102
As I don't really know any models would I fit the bill in a sensible speedo? I have the boobs for it.

theague wrote in post #8258115
Just reading that makes me want to puke.

gjl711 wrote in post #8258126
Sure.. When will the pic be posted.

gjl711 wrote in post #8258128
And wouldn't they be moobs?

*snort, guffaw, brain bleach!*

Afternoon folks. It's been a long day with the boys. I'm skipping a nap so that I have some quiet time to myself.

I scored a cool prop at goodwill today though.

Pictures later.

gjl711 wrote in post #8258179
It's pretty simple. Not sure if this is the company we ordered from, but it's the same general thing
http://www.planetnatur​al.com …ing-mantis-egg-cases.html

We ordered in March and kept the egg cases in the fridge until April. Then we simply found a good branch and tied it to the branch. 4~6 weeks later after we began doubting that they would ever hatch our tree was covered with manti. I have a picture of the egg case tied to the tree I can post once I get home. From there, the mantids do the rest.

gjl711 wrote in post #8258202
Here is a better site with detailed instructions.
http://www.insectlore.​com …ions/mantis_egg​_case.html

Cool, if they are a native species. I have seen a few in past couple years but don't remember them when I was younger. I don't like the idea of introducing a species not native with no natural predators and end up with an experiment gone bad like with the Oriental Beetles, fake Lady Bugs. I'll do some research before next winter.

short5 wrote in post #8258390
Nope, they don't. Well they do but don't. They use an attractant to lure beetles to the trap but not all the bugs go in. The result is higher numbers of Jap beetles in your yard. The traps will fill up, you will feel good about killing all those beetles, but in the end you will have more in the garden than if you did not put the trap up. Now getting a bunch and giving them to the neighbors two houses down may not be a bad idea.

That makes sense. Guess I'll enjoy my blooms first thing in the morning before they get eaten down to lace by evening.

Morning all. Nice looking Saturday here today.

Sup Greg?

Planning to become crafty today. Going to a store to buy some Neoprene for some bags for some of the RRS kit. Don't want it banging about in the bag getting scratched and dented.

We have a nest with 4 robins in a pine tree at my work. The over protective whack job mother let me take a look at the eggs. Hopefully next week I'll be able to score a couple shots of the youngsters.

afternoon all.

Crissa - looks like someone may be out of a job on Monday. Good luck.

Chet - please DO NOT post photos of the bikini model

Lisa - congrats on finally being companyless. Hope you and Cat have fun shooting the wedding.

Terri - travel safe.

I am back early from Santa Ana today. They have had a breakout of an intestional parasite, so not volunteers/interns inside the Zoo exhibits. There were 5 people assigned to the farm, so I volunteered to take off early, so there would be work for the interns.

That will be cool. I got out for some bird photography a few weeks ago. Not something I do all the time but do enjoy.

monkeygirl wrote in post #8258721
I am back early from Santa Ana today. They have had a breakout of an intestional parasite, so not volunteers/interns inside the Zoo exhibits. There were 5 people assigned to the farm, so I volunteered to take off early, so there would be work for the interns.

How self-less of you.

*snicker*