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Teatime

Tuesday, October 14, 2003 - 03:08 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Not1, try dampening the bread, drop it into a ziploc bag, and tape it to a sunny window. My kids just told me this is what they do at school. Must be the moisture and heat speeds the process. Have fun growing your mold!

Draheid

Tuesday, October 14, 2003 - 03:19 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
According to all the sites I looked at, it must also be DARK as the light tends to kill the bacteria before the molds get a chance to really grow - warm, dark, moist is the ideal conditions - most of it will still take a few days - other alternatives suggested to grow on included rice & used coffee grounds.

Teatime

Tuesday, October 14, 2003 - 03:25 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Oops! Go take that bag off the window! Warm, dark, moist makes sense. And that's interesting about the different breads.

We do a lot of home experiments here, especially in the summer. I just never had to grow mold on purpose as that was the one that seems to happen by default around here way more than I'd like!

Draheid

Tuesday, October 14, 2003 - 03:28 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
A couple of links that might be useful:

Mold Experiment at Science Explorer - Exploratorium.edu

easyfunschool.com article on growing mold

Halfunit

Tuesday, October 14, 2003 - 03:37 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
( Not1 - just leave your address, and I will FedEx the contents of my refrigerator to you. )

Not1worry

Tuesday, October 14, 2003 - 06:30 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Thanks guys! I have some damp wheat bread in a partially open ziploc in the dark cupboard that is next to the dishwasher. Hoping the heat from the dishwasher will encourage the mold. We also noticed mold on the stem of our pumpkin we were carving, so we can start with some of that.

Half, if you send it regular post the mold will have more time to grow!

Whoami

Wednesday, October 15, 2003 - 12:16 am EditMoveDeleteIP
OK, this may be the most embarrassing thing I've ever asked here. But, I just need to satisfy my curiosity. redface

Our local TV channels are advertising a new show that will be showing in the Denver area. Can't remember where, but it sure ain't the Buell Theatre. (Oh, I just looked it up, its at the Denver Civic Center).

OK, it's called "Puppetry of the P**is. And is advertised on the TV ad as something along the line of "male origami."

Now, I really don't want to go see this show, and certainly have no intention to do so. I mean, paying money to see a guys stuff is just puke. But, the clinical side of me is saying....origami is the art of folding paper into shapes.....so.....what the heck do they do....fold it??? ack

I know this is exactly what they intend to do. Make people curious enough to buy a ticket and go see first hand what this nonsense is all about. But I thought, hey, there's always someone at TVCH who can answer even the dumbest of questions....

My mom blessed me with a curious mind, with which to explore and expand my universe. She also gave me a highly vivid and creative imagination. That is usually a good thing. But dang, sometimes it can get me in trouble too!

So, has anyone ever heard of this? This isn't a Denver thing. I guess it originated in Australia. They even have a website. But, I'm not going to provide the link unless I'm begged to (don't know if I've already overstepped the bounds of appropriateness here). You can always Google the title of the show like I did, and get the website!

Slothkitten

Wednesday, October 15, 2003 - 04:04 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Whoami,I haven't seen the show,but have seen a couple of things on tv (HBO)-the two guys who originated the show were pretty funny(one looked like Kenny G!) They come out on stage completely
naked wrapped in a long theatrical cape,and do what you said , make orgami shapes with thier "beans and frank"lol!
The show looked like a riot,silly and at the same time..it seemed kind of empowering to me,..I would definately get tickets if the show came here.

Hilarious...the segment had auditions for future
puppet masters of the penis..the auditions priceless...the guys chosen had to do exercise and learn the dance steps,as it were, of the many puppets and shapes!

For some reason,this show was not nasty or porn.
Seemed very lighthearted,and showed men using thier johnson in a very nonthreatening way....

Spygirl

Wednesday, October 15, 2003 - 11:20 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Does anyone have the website for Belly's?

Draheid

Wednesday, October 15, 2003 - 11:53 am EditMoveDeleteIP
http://www.bellylounge.com/

Kaili

Wednesday, October 15, 2003 - 11:55 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Spygirl...
Belly

Spygirl

Wednesday, October 15, 2003 - 01:07 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Thanks! I found that earlier and thought that couldn't be the same place.

That is a HORRIBLE website. The font is tiny and in a bad color.

It looks like it is more of a club/lounge than a bar. I thought it would be a great place to watch Survivor tomorrow night, but it looks like they aren't set up like that. Oh well!

Whoami

Wednesday, October 15, 2003 - 01:20 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Thanks Slothkitten. Hmmm...well if it comes on HBO, I may check it out. I just thought it was way too weird. I'd still be too embarrassed to buy a ticket. OK, buying a ticket wouldn't be bad, but to actually go there! EEK!

Denecee

Wednesday, October 15, 2003 - 01:52 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Whoami, I think it would be hilarious! I am laughing at just the thought of it

Slothkitten

Wednesday, October 15, 2003 - 02:13 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
The "puppets and shapes" are shown close up on a movie-sized screen on the stage...a swan,a hamburger..lol!
I think these shows sell out..the audience on tv looked to be all ages and all types...if I ever go ,I'll be wearing my depends,the people watching could not stop laughing,me too,LOL!

Kristylovesbb

Monday, October 27, 2003 - 09:42 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Does anyone think I have any recourse? Here is my problem....

In 1999 I purchased a cell phone and had it activated at Circuit City. The guy ask if I wanted Sprint as my local long distance carrier, I said yes. I have been receiving two separate bills one for regular cell phone bill one for long distance since 99 and have always payed them unfailing.I started getting my bills and totally forgot I signed up for local carrier. I somehow thought that I had to pay a separate bill for long distance for my cell phone. Anyway I decided to cancel long distance and was told by the rep it was for local long distance not affiliated with my cell phone and to call my local phone company also and let them know I was dropping Sprint. Well phone company tells me I have never had Sprint as a carrier and that someone owed me a refund. I called Sprint and was told they would only give me two months refund! They have billed me all these years and never provided a service. The amount I payed them was only $6.95 per month flat rate but it adds up over several years. I have written, called and sent a letter of complaint via Planetfeedback to no avail. I feel so stupid for not checking into this sooner and I am pissed they will only pay back about $14.00.

Sorry this is so long and I hope it makes sense but I am really mad at myself right now.

Lostintheglades

Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 01:04 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Wow Kristy. I hate dealing with things like that as they tend to run you around in circles and you end up feeling so abused.

You might try contacting your local media, i.e. Tv, radio, newspaper. They usually have consumer help and sometimes will air it, meaning bad publicity for the offending company and they usually have great results. We have several here affiliated with both the Newpaper and a few of the local TV stations. That would probably be your best bet and let them tackle it for you.

Good luck!

Kristylovesbb

Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 01:44 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Thanks for the advice Lostintheglades. I think I will do exactly what you suggested. Sprint finally got in touch with me via an e-mail to let me know that NO refund would be forthcoming and that they had notified my local phone company to change it over and that if they did not Sprint would have no way of knowing that therefore they are not responsible. I probably don't have a let to stand on but it never hurts to try.

Froggiegirl621

Thursday, October 30, 2003 - 12:58 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Ok...When I moved into this house I acquired three rose bushes, two of which still have roses on them. It's been cold here for the past 3 weeks, barely a day above 60. I know I should do something to them to get them ready for winter, but what??? I have no idea about roses what-so-ever. I have a black thumb when it comes to most house plants and never had my own yard so I probably have a black thumb in that area too! HELP! I like the roses, they're pretty and they line the side of my house very nicely...in other words, I DON'T WANT THEM TO DIE!!! Any suggestions as to what to do???

Thanks!!!

Kristylovesbb

Thursday, October 30, 2003 - 01:34 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
WooHoo!!!!!!! Sprint just called to let me know they are refunding my money, pronto!!!!!!!!! I wrote them another letter and told them I would be filing an action against them in small claims court and wala a check is forthcoming!

Kaili

Thursday, October 30, 2003 - 01:36 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Good job, Kristy!!! A gentle threat can come in so handy! So they're refunding ALL of it- not $14? That's great- good for you :)

Spygirl

Thursday, October 30, 2003 - 01:40 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Froggie, same thing here! I'll be waiting to see what people say. I have three big rose bushes and I'm clueless.

Twinkie

Thursday, October 30, 2003 - 01:45 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Froggie and Spy, I have 13 rose bushes here in the frozen tundra. Don't do anything to them. Roses are very hardy and will come right back in the spring. I've been growing roses up here for 8 years and they always come back. Just put a thick layer of mulch around them if they don't have it already. Above all tho, DON'T feed them. They need to go dormant in the winter.

Kaili

Thursday, October 30, 2003 - 01:48 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I don't know anything about roses, but one of these may help. You may want to try to do a search specific to where you live due to different climates. I think winter rose care probably has vastly different meanings from Wisconsin to, say, Florida or California!

Seasonal Rose Care: Winter Protection


Winter Rose Care


Winter Care for Roses

Kristylovesbb

Thursday, October 30, 2003 - 01:52 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Kaili, they are refunding 2 years worth of payments. I think that is all I could get if I filed an action against them.