TVCH FORUMS HOME . JOIN . FAN CLUBS . DONATE . CONTACT . CHAT  
 Wikia  Quick Links   TOPICS . TREE-VIEW . SEARCH . HELP! . NEWS . PROFILE
Archive through February 23, 2007

The TVClubHouse: General Discussions ARCHIVES: Jan. 2007 ~ Mar. 2007: Free Expression...: The return of The Return of the Gripe Thread (ARCHIVES): Archive through February 23, 2007 users admin

Author Message
Chewpito
Member

01-04-2004

Monday, February 19, 2007 - 5:54 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Chewpito a private message Print Post    
What are you going to do with them?? .. is it for a craft or are you going to try and plant them... ?..Is this a silly question?

Twinkie
Member

09-24-2002

Monday, February 19, 2007 - 5:59 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twinkie a private message Print Post    
Chili, I couldn't find cherry seeds but I found a site where you can order the plant. Park Seed Co.

Chiliwilli
Member

09-04-2006

Monday, February 19, 2007 - 6:27 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Chiliwilli a private message Print Post    
Cherry trees won't grow here. I wish.

Cherry seeds are supposed to be the best for putting in those little pillows you can throw in the microwave and/or freezer for pain relief. They are supposed to hold the temp longer and more evenly than anything else.

The one I have has popcorn or small beans in it, I think and the heat doesn't last long enough.

Some people sell them on eBay but they are expensive. I just thought if someone here lived where they processed cherries then maybe they could get some.

I could always go on a cherry eating spree and save the seeds. LOL

Teachmichigan
Member

07-22-2001

Monday, February 19, 2007 - 8:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Teachmichigan a private message Print Post    
Well, that's a new use. My DH works for a huge farm that processes all kinds of food (and we have 20 acres of cherry trees that will be pulled in the spring). They package them for use in pellet stoves -- couldn't you use them? That way they're fairly clean. Only problem is they come in 40 lb. bags. The farm where DH works doesn't dry or process the pits -- I have no idea what they do w/them, but I'll ask. :-)

It would be hard to find them this time of year (cherry processing usually occurs July - Sept.), but I'd think the local elevators that carry them for pellet stoves have them year round.

Chewpito
Member

01-04-2004

Monday, February 19, 2007 - 8:39 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Chewpito a private message Print Post    
I make those little silk pillows and keep in the freezer to put on my eyes for swelling and headaches... I put flax seed and lavender..very nice and relaxing.. but dont heat them up...so cant help you...

Chiliwilli
Member

09-04-2006

Monday, February 19, 2007 - 8:54 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Chiliwilli a private message Print Post    
What are pellet stoves?

I wouldn't mind buying 40# if I knew how to get it here.

Max
Moderator

08-12-2000

Monday, February 19, 2007 - 9:50 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Max a private message Print Post    
PEllet stoves are an alternative wood-burning fireplace. They are really more of a furnace than a fireplace. Usually they're an insert that fits inside a traditional fireplace hearth. They have a bin that you fill with pellets made from compressed sawdust (they sort of look like rabbit food pellets) and have an auger that slowly drops them into the burning area. THey burn very cleanly and efficiently and put out a lot of heat. They're quite popular here in the Northwest, but lately the cost of pellets has gone up a lot.

When I was married, we had one in our house. It kept things very warm and toasty with minimal mess (as compared to a traditional wood-burning fireplace).

http://hometips.com/cs-protected/guides/pellet.html

I haven't heard of dried cherry pits being used for fuel in them, but that sounds like a reasonable idea. :-)

Chiliwilli
Member

09-04-2006

Tuesday, February 20, 2007 - 1:50 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Chiliwilli a private message Print Post    
Sounds good to me. If you're gonna kill all those cherries, you should use all the parts for something. LOL

Twinkie
Member

09-24-2002

Tuesday, February 20, 2007 - 1:56 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twinkie a private message Print Post    
Hey, Chili, I like cherries. I'll start eating them and you start eating them and in no time we should have enough seeds!

Chiliwilli
Member

09-04-2006

Tuesday, February 20, 2007 - 2:34 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Chiliwilli a private message Print Post    
Alrighty then. It's a deal. I don't know if we have any cherries here yet. If we do, you can bet they are top, top dollar.

Twinkie
Member

09-24-2002

Tuesday, February 20, 2007 - 2:42 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twinkie a private message Print Post    
Hell, I don't even know when they are in season. LOL

Chiliwilli
Member

09-04-2006

Tuesday, February 20, 2007 - 3:00 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Chiliwilli a private message Print Post    
Me either. I just know I love them but they are expensive here.

Twinkie
Member

09-24-2002

Tuesday, February 20, 2007 - 3:10 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twinkie a private message Print Post    
I bet they are.

Sewmommy
Member

07-06-2004

Tuesday, February 20, 2007 - 11:13 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sewmommy a private message Print Post    
Have you thought of using whole wheat grains? When heated it smells like bread. Yum.
I did find this website http://www.cherrypitstore.com/page3.html that may help.

Teachmichigan
Member

07-22-2001

Tuesday, February 20, 2007 - 3:31 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Teachmichigan a private message Print Post    
Tart Cherry season lasts from May until July. Usually harvest is done around the third week of July (depending on the weather). Sweet cherries are harvested earlier (end of June -first of July). Corn can also be burned in pellet stoves, although it has to burn hotter than the pellets to avoid adding mess. We tried a couple bags (you mix the corn w/the pellets) and it was so hot we had the windows open! LOL

We put a pellet stove in because it's something I can run on my own if something ever happens to DH. Those big outdoor wood burners or just a regular fireplace would require me to become acquainted with an axe; given my clumsiness, this is not a Good Idea. Pellets are bought by the ton, I can rip open the 40 lb. bag, dump it in the top of the stove and be good for 24 hours. It's also "push button" start.

My only gripe -- when the electricity goes out, pellet stoves are useless. :-(

Escapee
Member

06-15-2004

Tuesday, February 20, 2007 - 3:36 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Escapee a private message Print Post    
Um, has anyone tried the Sunsweet Brand Sweet Tart cherries? They are my absolute favorite. So good, year round.

Landi
Member

07-29-2002

Tuesday, February 20, 2007 - 4:11 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Landi a private message Print Post    
escapee, are you vying for a job in the public relations department? you already got me drinking plum smart!

Twinkie
Member

09-24-2002

Tuesday, February 20, 2007 - 5:52 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twinkie a private message Print Post    
When are Bing cherries in season?

Chiliwilli
Member

09-04-2006

Tuesday, February 20, 2007 - 5:54 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Chiliwilli a private message Print Post    
Thanks, Sewmommy. I found that site once before. They only ship UPS. There is no UPS ground service to Alaska and UPS second day for a 4 pound $7.95 bag is $30. I guess I'll have to find some next time I come out.

Actually, I'm surprised they even ship to Alaska because so many businesses don't. They think we're a third world country.

Teachmichigan
Member

07-22-2001

Wednesday, February 21, 2007 - 12:15 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Teachmichigan a private message Print Post    
Bings are about the same season as the sweets. We can usually get them here through August (b/c of cold storage at the local farms).

Escapee
Member

06-15-2004

Wednesday, February 21, 2007 - 9:18 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Escapee a private message Print Post    
There was an opening in that department, but if I took it, it would mean less time at the RP and the TVCH. I just can't do that to you guys.

Sheilaree
Member

07-19-2002

Thursday, February 22, 2007 - 7:04 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sheilaree a private message Print Post    
They want us to take a class that I have already taken twice, I am not taking it for a 3 time, One time it was online and another time I went to the class, supposely they lost all our files that said we took it.

Teachmichigan
Member

07-22-2001

Thursday, February 22, 2007 - 7:57 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Teachmichigan a private message Print Post    
Sheila -- was the class w/a college or other training organization that would keep records? Surely they've got back-ups somewhere!

Sheilaree
Member

07-19-2002

Friday, February 23, 2007 - 8:41 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sheilaree a private message Print Post    
Just found out that our company S-drive lost all files, and they are working it out to send people an email saying sorry about that. We have been getting alot of calls about this one would think about that Teach?

Teachmichigan
Member

07-22-2001

Friday, February 23, 2007 - 9:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Teachmichigan a private message Print Post    
My husband is a computer tech, and they not only have back-ups but they keep them off site (usually on our counter! LOL). If the company didn't do that, Sheila, I'd think a whole lot of yelling and legal action would probably occur.