to compost or not?
 

I have found a few packets of sweets, e.g. Everton mints, werthers
originals, etc, all well out of date. I don't fancy or like them even, so
are they suitable for the heap?

to compost or not?
 

On 2009-09-22 16:14:52 +0100, "Sheila" said:

I have found a few packets of sweets, e.g. Everton mints, werthers
originals, etc, all well out of date. I don't fancy or like them even, so
are they suitable for the heap?

You want compost with rotten teeth?! I shouldn't think so - or not
for a long time, anyway. Wouldn't the sugar preserve them for ages?
--
Sacha

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"Sacha" wrote in message
...
On 2009-09-22 16:14:52 +0100, "Sheila" said:

I have found a few packets of sweets, e.g. Everton mints, werthers
originals, etc, all well out of date. I don't fancy or like them even, so
are they suitable for the heap?

You want compost with rotten teeth?! I shouldn't think so - or not for a
long time, anyway. Wouldn't the sugar preserve them for ages?
--
Sacha


He He!! I thought the ants might like the sugary treat!

to compost or not?
 

On 2009-09-22 17:05:41 +0100, "Sheila" said:


"Sacha" wrote in message
...
On 2009-09-22 16:14:52 +0100, "Sheila" said:

I have found a few packets of sweets, e.g. Everton mints, werthers
originals, etc, all well out of date. I don't fancy or like them even, so
are they suitable for the heap?

You want compost with rotten teeth?! I shouldn't think so - or not for a
long time, anyway. Wouldn't the sugar preserve them for ages?
--
Sacha


He He!! I thought the ants might like the sugary treat!

But do you want ants in the compost heap? ;-)
--
Sacha

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In message , Sheila
writes
I have found a few packets of sweets, e.g. Everton mints, werthers
originals, etc, all well out of date. I don't fancy or like them even, so
are they suitable for the heap?

IMHO, they are only out of date when they are so sticky that you can't
get the paper off them.
Even then I sometimes remove some of the paper after putting 'em in my
mouth.
--
Gordon H
Remove "invalid" to reply

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On 2009-09-22 17:27:14 +0100, Martin said:

On Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:16:16 +0100, Sacha wrote:

On 2009-09-22 17:05:41 +0100, "Sheila" said:


"Sacha" wrote in message
...
On 2009-09-22 16:14:52 +0100, "Sheila" said:

I have found a few packets of sweets, e.g. Everton mints, werthers
originals, etc, all well out of date. I don't fancy or like them even, so
are they suitable for the heap?

You want compost with rotten teeth?! I shouldn't think so - or not for a
long time, anyway. Wouldn't the sugar preserve them for ages?
--
Sacha


He He!! I thought the ants might like the sugary treat!

But do you want ants in the compost heap? ;-)

Better than in your pants?

Book title of the year
RIFLING THROUGH MY DRAWERS BY CLARISSA DICKSON WRIGHT (Hodder
&Stoughton £19.99)

It's on Ray's Christmas List. ;-) She came here to the tea room and
he's been besotted ever siince. ;-)
--
Sacha

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On 2009-09-22 17:32:27 +0100, Martin said:

On Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:28:26 +0100, Sacha wrote:

On 2009-09-22 17:27:14 +0100, Martin said:

On Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:16:16 +0100, Sacha wrote:

On 2009-09-22 17:05:41 +0100, "Sheila" said:


"Sacha" wrote in message
...
On 2009-09-22 16:14:52 +0100, "Sheila" said:

I have found a few packets of sweets, e.g. Everton mints, werthers
originals, etc, all well out of date. I don't fancy or like them even, so
are they suitable for the heap?

You want compost with rotten teeth?! I shouldn't think so - or not for a
long time, anyway. Wouldn't the sugar preserve them for ages?
--
Sacha


He He!! I thought the ants might like the sugary treat!

But do you want ants in the compost heap? ;-)

Better than in your pants?

Book title of the year
RIFLING THROUGH MY DRAWERS BY CLARISSA DICKSON WRIGHT (Hodder
&Stoughton £19.99)

It's on Ray's Christmas List. ;-) She came here to the tea room and
he's been besotted ever siince. ;-)

Are you free, Sacha? LOL

No way, José, I have him in a half-Nelson! She was whisked off by her
Countryman friend, Johnnie! She gave the staff a big tip and huge
praise - very nice woman.
--
Sacha

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On 2009-09-22 17:50:48 +0100, Martin said:

On Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:37:20 +0100, Sacha wrote:

On 2009-09-22 17:32:27 +0100, Martin said:

On Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:28:26 +0100, Sacha wrote:

On 2009-09-22 17:27:14 +0100, Martin said:

On Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:16:16 +0100, Sacha wrote:

On 2009-09-22 17:05:41 +0100, "Sheila" said:


"Sacha" wrote in message
...
On 2009-09-22 16:14:52 +0100, "Sheila" said:

I have found a few packets of sweets, e.g. Everton mints, werthers
originals, etc, all well out of date. I don't fancy or like them even, so
are they suitable for the heap?

You want compost with rotten teeth?! I shouldn't think so - or not for a
long time, anyway. Wouldn't the sugar preserve them for ages?
--
Sacha


He He!! I thought the ants might like the sugary treat!

But do you want ants in the compost heap? ;-)

Better than in your pants?

Book title of the year
RIFLING THROUGH MY DRAWERS BY CLARISSA DICKSON WRIGHT (Hodder
&Stoughton £19.99)

It's on Ray's Christmas List. ;-) She came here to the tea room and
he's been besotted ever siince. ;-)

Are you free, Sacha? LOL

No way, José, I have him in a half-Nelson! She was whisked off by her
Countryman friend, Johnnie! She gave the staff a big tip and huge
praise - very nice woman.

LOL at half-Nelson.

Better than the Full Monty. ;-)
--
Sacha
www.hillhousenursery.com
Shrubs & perennials. Tender & exotics.
South Devon

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In article ,
Sacha wrote:
On 2009-09-22 17:05:41 +0100, "Sheila" said:


He He!! I thought the ants might like the sugary treat!

But do you want ants in the compost heap? ;-)

Why not? Except that they prefer it drier than a good heap.


Regards,
Nick Maclaren.

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On 2009-09-22 19:27:54 +0100, said:

In article ,
Sacha wrote:
On 2009-09-22 17:05:41 +0100, "Sheila" said:


He He!! I thought the ants might like the sugary treat!

But do you want ants in the compost heap? ;-)

Why not? Except that they prefer it drier than a good heap.


Regards,
Nick Maclaren.

Yes, it was just a plaisanterie!
--
Sacha
www.hillhousenursery.com
Shrubs & perennials. Tender & exotics.
South Devon

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"Gordon H" wrote in message
...
In message , Sheila
writes
I have found a few packets of sweets, e.g. Everton mints, werthers
originals, etc, all well out of date. I don't fancy or like them even, so
are they suitable for the heap?

IMHO, they are only out of date when they are so sticky that you can't get
the paper off them.
Even then I sometimes remove some of the paper after putting 'em in my
mouth.

exactly, try a few first to make sure they are in fact 'past it'. If not,
enjoy. If they are, in to the compost heap or better yet a closed compost
bin. If not that, dig a hole in a falow patch of soil and bury them there.

rob

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"Sheila" wrote in message
om...
I have found a few packets of sweets, e.g. Everton mints, werthers
originals, etc, all well out of date. I don't fancy or like them even, so
are they suitable for the heap?

I certainly would, Sheila. As others have said, they do encourage ants.
The only trouble now is, ants are coming to the send of their season.
Nevertheless, I would still do it. If I have a slowish heap, I add ants to
get things moving. I even transferred ants between my friend's two heaps
the other week because one was slow and the other infested with ants. They
do a good job. The only time I would reconsider is when the heap is very
close to the house :~(.

Spider

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In message , Martin
writes
On Wed, 23 Sep 2009 22:04:33 +1200, "George.com" wrote:

"Gordon H" wrote

IMHO, they are only out of date when they are so sticky that you can't get
the paper off them.
Even then I sometimes remove some of the paper after putting 'em in my
mouth.

exactly, try a few first to make sure they are in fact 'past it'. If not,
enjoy. If they are, in to the compost heap or better yet a closed compost
bin. If not that, dig a hole in a falow patch of soil and bury them there.

In a bull's horn when there is a full moon?

If you do that, you get the additional benefit of a reasonably accurate
five-day weather forecast.
--
Gordon H
Remove "invalid" to reply

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"Gordon H" wrote in message
...
In message , Martin
writes
On Wed, 23 Sep 2009 22:04:33 +1200, "George.com"
wrote:

"Gordon H" wrote

IMHO, they are only out of date when they are so sticky that you can't
get
the paper off them.
Even then I sometimes remove some of the paper after putting 'em in my
mouth.

exactly, try a few first to make sure they are in fact 'past it'. If not,
enjoy. If they are, in to the compost heap or better yet a closed compost
bin. If not that, dig a hole in a falow patch of soil and bury them
there.

In a bull's horn when there is a full moon?

If you do that, you get the additional benefit of a reasonably accurate
five-day weather forecast.
--

It's going to be 'Cloudy with a chance of meatballs'

mark

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"Martin" wrote in message
...
On Wed, 23 Sep 2009 22:04:33 +1200, "George.com"
wrote:


"Gordon H" wrote in message
...
In message , Sheila
writes
I have found a few packets of sweets, e.g. Everton mints, werthers
originals, etc, all well out of date. I don't fancy or like them even,
so
are they suitable for the heap?

IMHO, they are only out of date when they are so sticky that you can't
get
the paper off them.
Even then I sometimes remove some of the paper after putting 'em in my
mouth.

exactly, try a few first to make sure they are in fact 'past it'. If not,
enjoy. If they are, in to the compost heap or better yet a closed compost
bin. If not that, dig a hole in a falow patch of soil and bury them there.

In a bull's horn when there is a full moon?

maybe only if there is a high tide, within 3 days or a full or partial
eclipse and your horoscope is positive for the day. For added precaution
throw some salt over your shoulder and open your unbrella inside whilst
walking under a ladder on a cracked mirror.

rob