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Grey laundry water for garden watering?
In article , Charlie wrote:
On Mon, 5 May 2008 16:36:26 +1000, "FarmI" ask@itshall be given wrote: Charlie wrote in message Oh dear me......carp is our absolutlyist favoritist fish for plate!! Charlie, you are not going to believe this, but here in Aus, they are used as a fertiliser. And it is called (wait for it) 'Charlie Carp': http://www.charliecarp.com/ Oh har dee har har. Charliecarp, what the bloody hell...ain't nothin' like a bloke settin' his own self up fer something like this, eh? I s'pose you are feelin' right cute about yourself, ain't ya? ;-) 'sall right, y'all enjoy yourselves. Carp in a jug......whoever heard of such shit. Waste of good food, if'ns ya ask me, but since ya didn't, I'm tellin' ya anyways. I'll quit carping at y'all, for now, and go back to building fence Charlie Do like the Native Americans showed the pilgrims. Plant fish along with the seeds in the corn field. :-) -- -- Peace! Om "My mother never saw the irony in calling me a Son of a Bitch." -- Jack Nicholson |
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Grey laundry water for garden watering?
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, Billy wrote: In article , Sheldon wrote: Jan Flora wrote: ?Sheldon wrote: Jan Flora wrote: Get some food-grade poly drums and set them up to catch the rainwater from the downspouts on your house. Why would food grade drums be necessary for catching rain water running off a non food grade roof... to do what... pour on the non food grade ground. ?Am I missing something, or why wouldn't an ordinary plastic trash can be suitable? You can buy low quality for like $10-$15 but they will decay from UV exposure and probably crack from freezing temps. I have two of these, excellent quality: ?http://tinyurl.com/79bqf http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?actio...ductId=46994-1... 92/20&lpage=none We use those barrels to catch potable water at our cabins. If you set them so the first rain of the season doesn't go into the ?barrel, the dust gets washed off roof. A plastic garbage can degrades from UV a lot faster than a poly drum. I don't know that's true... like I said, perhaps the cheap ones but my Rubbermaid trash cans have been out in all sorts of weather for five years now and show no signs of deterioration.... and just there you claim to be using the very same trash cans to catch water off your roof for drinking (potable). And you have to pay for a garbage can. We get our poly drums for free. You're lucky to have a free source, most folks have to pay... because such items that are made so well that they're reusable aren't typically free for the taking... and food stores pay a hefty deposit on those containers so they are not in the habit of giving them away, maybe you glom/appropriate yours. I'd be very wary of any claims from someone who warns that water collection vessels for irrigating the lawn need to be food grade and then totally ignores the question. You can pull your head out of your backside now Shelly. So what was that thing about Christians, and why is it an unfortunate name? Hey now, be nice! :-) I've seen pics of Sheldon's gardens and produce. And he is a cat lover. g His garden produce is gorgeous. -- -- Peace! Om "My mother never saw the irony in calling me a Son of a Bitch." -- Jack Nicholson |
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Grey laundry water for garden watering?
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Omelet wrote: In article , Charlie wrote: On Mon, 05 May 2008 08:02:20 -0700, Billy wrote: In article , "FarmI" ask@itshall be given wrote: Charlie wrote in message Oh dear me......carp is our absolutlyist favoritist fish for plate!! Charlie, you are not going to believe this, but here in Aus, they are used as a fertiliser. And it is called (wait for it) 'Charlie Carp': http://www.charliecarp.com/ This should be good;-)) Har har, says I. I can hear you snickerin' all the way out here in the sticks, Mister Billy. You too, Fran. The possibilities are numerous, aren't they. Ya'll should be gettin' some good mileage outta this one.......at poor old CharlieCarp's expense! Methinks I got nuttin' here, absotootly nuttin. I'm off to help younger son dig and set posts for a fence. Harrumph......ya'll go right on ahead and have yer fun, sorry suckers ya be. I'll be back!!! Charlie lol I won't be posting much this week. I had a jury summons this morning and I got picked. :-P Don't know how much I'm going to be able to get out of work on top of it. I work nights and I'll be in court from 9am to 5pm for the rest of the week. sigh This was my first time ever to get picked to serve. Take a deck of cards if inclined and that novel you been meaning to read. I'd also have lunch stuff as a backup. Hell it it also a chance to endure mindless television. Bill Bill -- Garden in shade zone 5 S Jersey USA |
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Grey laundry water for garden watering?
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, Bill wrote: I won't be posting much this week. I had a jury summons this morning and I got picked. :-P Don't know how much I'm going to be able to get out of work on top of it. I work nights and I'll be in court from 9am to 5pm for the rest of the week. sigh This was my first time ever to get picked to serve. Take a deck of cards if inclined and that novel you been meaning to read. I'd also have lunch stuff as a backup. Hell it it also a chance to endure mindless television. Bill Already got a Novel I started today. :-) It's taking the place of the pistol in the fannypack purse Holster. Can't take one of those into a courthouse, even with the CCW permit. The holster pocket is just the right size to hold a book! -- -- Peace! Om "My mother never saw the irony in calling me a Son of a Bitch." -- Jack Nicholson |
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Grey laundry water for garden watering?
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Omelet wrote: In article , Charlie wrote: On Mon, 5 May 2008 16:36:26 +1000, "FarmI" ask@itshall be given wrote: Charlie wrote in message Oh dear me......carp is our absolutlyist favoritist fish for plate!! Charlie, you are not going to believe this, but here in Aus, they are used as a fertiliser. And it is called (wait for it) 'Charlie Carp': http://www.charliecarp.com/ Oh har dee har har. Charliecarp, what the bloody hell...ain't nothin' like a bloke settin' his own self up fer something like this, eh? I s'pose you are feelin' right cute about yourself, ain't ya? ;-) 'sall right, y'all enjoy yourselves. Carp in a jug......whoever heard of such shit. Waste of good food, if'ns ya ask me, but since ya didn't, I'm tellin' ya anyways. I'll quit carping at y'all, for now, and go back to building fence Charlie Do like the Native Americans showed the pilgrims. Plant fish along with the seeds in the corn field. :-) That came to no good:-( I think given a second chance, they would have kept their mouths shut. -- Billy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KVTf...ef=patrick.net http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0aEo...eature=related |
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Grey laundry water for garden watering?
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Omelet wrote: In article , Billy wrote: In article , Sheldon wrote: Jan Flora wrote: ?Sheldon wrote: Jan Flora wrote: Get some food-grade poly drums and set them up to catch the rainwater from the downspouts on your house. Why would food grade drums be necessary for catching rain water running off a non food grade roof... to do what... pour on the non food grade ground. ?Am I missing something, or why wouldn't an ordinary plastic trash can be suitable? You can buy low quality for like $10-$15 but they will decay from UV exposure and probably crack from freezing temps. I have two of these, excellent quality: ?http://tinyurl.com/79bqf http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?actio...ductId=46994-1.. . 92/20&lpage=none We use those barrels to catch potable water at our cabins. If you set them so the first rain of the season doesn't go into the ?barrel, the dust gets washed off roof. A plastic garbage can degrades from UV a lot faster than a poly drum. I don't know that's true... like I said, perhaps the cheap ones but my Rubbermaid trash cans have been out in all sorts of weather for five years now and show no signs of deterioration.... and just there you claim to be using the very same trash cans to catch water off your roof for drinking (potable). And you have to pay for a garbage can. We get our poly drums for free. You're lucky to have a free source, most folks have to pay... because such items that are made so well that they're reusable aren't typically free for the taking... and food stores pay a hefty deposit on those containers so they are not in the habit of giving them away, maybe you glom/appropriate yours. I'd be very wary of any claims from someone who warns that water collection vessels for irrigating the lawn need to be food grade and then totally ignores the question. You can pull your head out of your backside now Shelly. So what was that thing about Christians, and why is it an unfortunate name? Hey now, be nice! :-) I've seen pics of Sheldon's gardens and produce. And he is a cat lover. g His garden produce is gorgeous. OK, though it pains me. Shelly, you can re-insert your head if it makes you feel better, but I'm still curious about why Christian is an unfortunate name. -- Billy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KVTf...ef=patrick.net http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0aEo...eature=related |
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Grey laundry water for garden watering?
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Omelet wrote: In article , Bill wrote: I won't be posting much this week. I had a jury summons this morning and I got picked. :-P Don't know how much I'm going to be able to get out of work on top of it. I work nights and I'll be in court from 9am to 5pm for the rest of the week. sigh This was my first time ever to get picked to serve. Take a deck of cards if inclined and that novel you been meaning to read. I'd also have lunch stuff as a backup. Hell it it also a chance to endure mindless television. Bill Already got a Novel I started today. :-) It's taking the place of the pistol in the fannypack purse Holster. Can't take one of those into a courthouse, even with the CCW permit. The holster pocket is just the right size to hold a book! You give "in situ" vasectomies? That's good to know:-0 -- Billy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KVTf...ef=patrick.net http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0aEo...eature=related |
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Grey laundry water for garden watering?
"enigma" wrote in message
. .. "FarmI" ask@itshall be given wrote in .au: "enigma" wrote in message lee contemplating windmills What are you contemplating windmills for? To pump water from your well? electricty generation. i'm on a ridge & there is always some breeze. i don't expect to make money, but if i can offset the US$300+/month in electric bills a little, i'd be happy. just a word to the wise - we have a small wind turbine & it's been slightly disappointing - however, i would point out that it doesn't go constantly, either (not enough wind). interestingly, we don't always have "enough" sun but the solar panels are far more reliable! you might need to consider two or three small turbines (with centralised batteries, more efficient). many wind-nerds are also of the opinion that the barrel kind (cylinders set up & down, if that makes sense) are going to be a better bet. if you get these, i'd love to hear how they go! our next turbine is going to be a handmade one, much much bigger & will be taller when erected. yet with bigness comes the problem of getting it started. nothing is perfect :-) if you have reasonable amounts of sun, i'd consider solar technology instead - it's moving ahead in leaps & bounds & as i said, seems to be more reliable for a small, home situation. grid-connected people with a good system can profit from their system very quickly - home windmills aren't likely to be profitable though (i know you said you're not motivated thusly, but people report a thrill from the meter going backwards). a mix of the two covers a variety of weather situations though, which is worth noting. our pet power nerd is trying to talk us into letting him design a hydro system. i am sceptical. kylie |
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Grey laundry water for garden watering?
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"Dioclese" NONE wrote: But, at the same time, enough water is drained to keep the grass from drying out in drought periods... And I'll bet it's REALLY green! :-) You got that absolutely right. A genuine "green" green. On the more serious side, I have to flush it with water to have the effect I want to keep things going green in low rain times. I generally take a bath, flush the toilet a few times consecutively, run the dishwasher, and run the washer closely together on those days. I generally use Xtra or Trend (both cheap) liquid washing detergents. I DO NOT use any liquid bleach that goes to the septic tank. I use liquid bleach and water in a 5 gallon plastic bucket to bleach whites. Pour the liquid on the gravel driveway, rinse the clothing, pour the rinse water in same location, then wash clothing. The wastewater in the gravel driveway has neutral effect on foliage that likes to grow there. Generally soak whites for 24 hours or more in bleach/water, less bleach needed. Have not used any bacteria additives to date for the septic tank. For novices, the common way to "start" a septic tank is with yeast from the grocery store. After that, just maintain it with adequate waste and water. -- Dave I remember having a septic tank both in the house in Colorado and in Georgetown when we were renting. The grass over the leach lines was always very green, and we had to be OH so careful what we put down the drains. The tank flora products were only used if we had to have the tank pumped for whatever reason. -- -- Peace! Om "My mother never saw the irony in calling me a Son of a Bitch." -- Jack Nicholson |
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Grey laundry water for garden watering?
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, Billy wrote: I'll quit carping at y'all, for now, and go back to building fence Charlie Do like the Native Americans showed the pilgrims. Plant fish along with the seeds in the corn field. :-) That came to no good:-( I think given a second chance, they would have kept their mouths shut. Hindsight is 20-20... -- -- Peace! Om "My mother never saw the irony in calling me a Son of a Bitch." -- Jack Nicholson |
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Grey laundry water for garden watering?
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, Billy wrote: In article , Omelet wrote: In article , Bill wrote: I won't be posting much this week. I had a jury summons this morning and I got picked. :-P Don't know how much I'm going to be able to get out of work on top of it. I work nights and I'll be in court from 9am to 5pm for the rest of the week. sigh This was my first time ever to get picked to serve. Take a deck of cards if inclined and that novel you been meaning to read. I'd also have lunch stuff as a backup. Hell it it also a chance to endure mindless television. Bill Already got a Novel I started today. :-) It's taking the place of the pistol in the fannypack purse Holster. Can't take one of those into a courthouse, even with the CCW permit. The holster pocket is just the right size to hold a book! You give "in situ" vasectomies? That's good to know:-0 Hey! I'm a girl! -- -- Peace! Om "My mother never saw the irony in calling me a Son of a Bitch." -- Jack Nicholson |
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Grey laundry water for garden watering?
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Omelet wrote: In article , Billy wrote: In article , Omelet wrote: In article , Bill wrote: I won't be posting much this week. I had a jury summons this morning and I got picked. :-P Don't know how much I'm going to be able to get out of work on top of it. I work nights and I'll be in court from 9am to 5pm for the rest of the week. sigh This was my first time ever to get picked to serve. Take a deck of cards if inclined and that novel you been meaning to read. I'd also have lunch stuff as a backup. Hell it it also a chance to endure mindless television. Bill Already got a Novel I started today. :-) It's taking the place of the pistol in the fannypack purse Holster. Can't take one of those into a courthouse, even with the CCW permit. The holster pocket is just the right size to hold a book! You give "in situ" vasectomies? That's good to know:-0 Hey! I'm a girl! OK, that would explain it;-)) -- Billy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KVTf...ef=patrick.net http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0aEo...eature=related |
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Grey laundry water for garden watering?
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Omelet wrote: In article , Billy wrote: I'll quit carping at y'all, for now, and go back to building fence Charlie Do like the Native Americans showed the pilgrims. Plant fish along with the seeds in the corn field. :-) That came to no good:-( I think given a second chance, they would have kept their mouths shut. Hindsight is 20-20... I'm lucky to get 20-30 with my eyes;-) -- Billy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KVTf...ef=patrick.net http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0aEo...eature=related |
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Grey laundry water for garden watering?
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, Bill wrote: In article , Billy wrote: In article , "FarmI" ask@itshall be given wrote: Charlie wrote in message Oh dear me......carp is our absolutlyist favoritist fish for plate!! Charlie, you are not going to believe this, but here in Aus, they are used as a fertiliser. And it is called (wait for it) 'Charlie Carp': http://www.charliecarp.com/ This should be good;-)) International carp recipes in one place. Some not the carp mentioned here some are. http://fooddownunder.com/cgi-bin/search.cgi?q=carp I guess one man's fertilizer is another man's delicacy. Ominivore's Bill Kinda like caviar? g One man's fishbait is another man's gourmet treat. Some people consider shrimp and crawfish to be bait too! -- -- Peace! Om "My mother never saw the irony in calling me a Son of a Bitch." -- Jack Nicholson |
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Grey laundry water for garden watering?
In article , Charlie wrote:
On Mon, 05 May 2008 16:31:17 -0500, Omelet wrote: I won't be posting much this week. I had a jury summons this morning and I got picked. :-P Don't know how much I'm going to be able to get out of work on top of it. I work nights and I'll be in court from 9am to 5pm for the rest of the week. sigh This was my first time ever to get picked to serve. Hope you don't have to travel far..somewhere like..... Carpus Cristi! Charlie Nope. I can get there in about 10 minutes. It's in town. -- -- Peace! Om "My mother never saw the irony in calling me a Son of a Bitch." -- Jack Nicholson |
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