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[IBC] oiling mica pots
My squirrels liked one spot so I gave them an
inconsiquetal pot of stuff to dig in. It worked. Kitsune Miko --- "Gratton, Michael" wrote: I wish that were true. I have huge oak trees all around my house, and the only two bonsai pots that the squirrels show any interest in are two mica pots with 3-tree gingko plantings. They tear those plantings up at least once a week. I must not be living right... -----Original Message----- From: Internet Bonsai Club ] On Behalf Of Craig Cowing Sent: Monday, August 02, 2004 6:59 PM To: Subject: [IBC] oiling mica pots dalecochoy wrote: ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Lewis" Subject: [IBC] oiling mica pots Sounds like a good idea, but most of my mica pots have squirrel tooth on their rims by the end of their first year of use. It would take more than a "light" sanding to get rid of them. Jim Lewis Ditto here Jim, that is one of the problems with using mica "training pots" as a less expensive alternate to good ceramic, but it's a lost savings when the squirrels ruin the pots!! You'd think with 3 dogs and 3 cats I'd NEVER see a squirrel !!!! I keep a rag and bottle of baby oil or plain ( unscented) mineral oil at my work station. Use it on every pot when done working. Years ago when I was out of mineral oil I used cooking oil for a while but found the rags got rancid smelling quickly. Never did the sanding. That's just TOO MUCH work for a training pot! :) Dale I guess you guys just don't live right. ;0] If you had oak trees near you the squirrels would have no interest in your mica pots. Craig Cowing NY Zone 5b/6a Sunset 37 ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Chris Cochrane++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Chris Cochrane++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ ===== **** "Expectations are resentments under construction." Anne Lamott ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Chris Cochrane++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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