Project Update Thursday - 2013/09/19 – Conversation in Home Improvement

Conversation started Sep 19, 2013 at 19:00.

BMitch

Sep 19, 2013 19:00

Welcome to Project Update Thursday

So I got nothing, and by that I mean I still have no countertop. Which reminds me, I need to call those countertop people to see why they're dragging their feet.

Disco is back, baby!

Jason

Sep 19, 2013 19:35

I bought a solid blade attachment for my weed wacker.

need

hide

disco

BMitch

Now you can really do some wacking

Jason

ball

And I keep finding yellow jacket nests

BMitch

Disco is an old tradition around here, the only way to stop it is to have a PUT discussion.

Jason

I've been using a leaf blower to encourage them to leave and not come back

BMitch

(posting random humorous pics can also make the disco ball go away faster)

Jason

Sep 19, 2013 19:38

I figured flagging a mod was hard

BMitch

lol

You may have a dozen disco balls suddenly appear if you did that

So does the leaf blower work, or just really annoy them?

Jason

Girlfriend is begging for raised garden beds too.

Umm, the first time it worked great because the nest broke off and rolled down the driveway

The second time it wouldn't budge but I kept the from stinging me so "work" yes, I'd say it "worked"

BMitch

I recall my childhood when my dad got rid of a nest up in the tree with a shotgun. There was a bang and then a mad race to get back in the house.

Jason

wow

My dad would break out this old badminton racket

BMitch

I'm thinking pole saw, but that may not give me much time/space to get inside. May need backup support with a leaf blower.

Jason

Sep 19, 2013 19:43

I live in a place (and time) that using a shotgun will get me arrested, almost had to shoot a raccoon chasing my dog, that would of been worth it though.

BMitch

haven't you heard, the proper way to get rid of a raccoon is to throw it down the stairs with an overhead toss

Jason

I have slugs, I don't mess with rabbies

BMitch

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Jason

wow

did you hear they "proved" cow tipping impossible because their isn't a youtube video showing someone do it

BMitch

I've never tried it, but I wouldn't be surprised if it's just something bored kids in the country try, or use as a way to get girls to play in the fields late at night with them.

Jason

Sep 19, 2013 19:51

Oh, we did it

both actually

I have alot of old plexiglass, all is 6"x4'x1/4". Think I can make a raised garden bed with it?

BMitch

You want a see through box?

Jason

I want to not buy expensive cedar for a garden she'll use for a month and then give up on.

Meeting time, later

BMitch

Personally I like wood, maybe just get a bunch of pots that can be repurposed later on?

Jason

we have pots already, she wants to get cedar

Niall C.

A: What is a good alternative to pressure treated wood for raised beds?

I wanted to use cedar but didn't want to pay the premium. I found a good article about using cedar pickets, so I built mine like this. http://ana-white.com/2010/05/hack-natural-rustic-cedar-raised-beds.html