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Post by PoorHomey on Aug 4, 2011 18:51:33 GMT -5
gotta keep ahead of those damn tomato-peckin' birds. Was at the ex-gfriend's house and asked her why she had tin-can lids hanging around tomato plants - she said they were to keep away tomato-peckin' birds.   |
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Post by kbk3ck on Aug 4, 2011 18:57:28 GMT -5
Or do like the Japanese and build a little screen enclosure around each one.
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Post by kbk3ck on Aug 4, 2011 18:58:50 GMT -5
Wish I had a pic of my old neighbor Mr Wards garden. Built a net fence and net cover over the whole thing. Mr Ward 1, Birds 0 !!!!
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Post by Clinton SPX on Aug 4, 2011 19:02:17 GMT -5
Thanks Jack. Thanks Clint. Why? Whats your thinking? Jim Rogers made the case, the only tool central banks have left is printing more money. He says plan on inflation so Im buying inflation plays. get em while they are cheap. |
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Post by puurfectten on Aug 4, 2011 19:02:37 GMT -5
ugh...  |
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Post by jack on Aug 4, 2011 19:03:04 GMT -5
gotta keep ahead of those damn tomato-peckin' birds. Was at the ex-gfriend's house and asked her why she had tin-can lids hanging around tomato plants - she said they were to keep away tomato-peckin' birds. I have 2" wide x 4' long mirrored mylar streamers hanging from the 7' high cages, but the plants have obscured them and consequently their value as a deterrent is diminished. It was the same w/ nuclear deterents in the Cold War. We'd do one thing...the Russians would counter it w/ another...then we'd do another, etc. Its like evolution. Thought about putting out the plastic owl but got a hummingbird feeder in the area and don't wanna scare them off... Thanks for the tin lid idea I'll put that in the bag of tricks. |
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Post by Rich on Aug 4, 2011 19:05:48 GMT -5
great tomatoes Jack!
I just got my first one and it's not even ripe yet, had to take it because it fell off.
Got plenty of peppers, too many.
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Post by commodityypro on Aug 4, 2011 19:06:08 GMT -5
LMAO.. Poorhomey that is the shit. LMAO Jack - Those are so down right plump tomatoes you got there. Very nice. We still have Spring like temps here. Just got my 1st red tomato today.  At least it's not like last summer when we had overcast and cool weather all summer. It's nice but just not hot enough to get'm going good. Supposed to warm up over 85 finally next week though. Been in the 50's and high 40's at night. |
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Post by kbk3ck on Aug 4, 2011 19:07:01 GMT -5
Go buy the cheapest roll of screen at Lowes and some 1x2s and seal them off. Re-use the same stuff next year.
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Post by maxi on Aug 4, 2011 19:07:58 GMT -5
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Post by jack on Aug 4, 2011 19:09:53 GMT -5
LMAO.. Poorhomey that is the shit. LMAO Jack - Those are so down right plump tomatoes you got there. Very nice. We still have Spring like temps here. Just got my 1st red tomato today. At least it's not like last summer when we had overcast and cool weather all summer. It's nice but just not hot enough to get'm going good. Supposed to warm up over 85 finally next week though. Been in the 50's and high 40's at night. That settles THAT!!! I could NEVER live in the bay area hearing that! lol!!! |
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Post by kbk3ck on Aug 4, 2011 19:10:56 GMT -5
Good looken setup ya got there Maxie!!!
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Post by jack on Aug 4, 2011 19:13:59 GMT -5
great tomatoes Jack! I just got my first one and it's not even ripe yet, had to take it because it fell off. Got plenty of peppers, too many. Yup...got peppers comin' out the whazoo too!!! Even picked a cantaloupe today and had it fer lunch which is sorta amazing cos I DIDN'T PLANT IT!!! One these tomato-peckin' birds prolly shit out the seeds last year and 2 plants came up this!!! lol!!! It was really nice and sweet too  |
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Post by Rich on Aug 4, 2011 19:15:48 GMT -5
that's funny, maybe they want to sweeten you up!
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Post by jack on Aug 4, 2011 19:17:14 GMT -5
Go buy the cheapest roll of screen at Lowes and some 1x2s and seal them off. Re-use the same stuff next year. ;D Then getting at the damn plants'd be a drag...its all about trade-offs. |
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Post by jack on Aug 4, 2011 19:19:12 GMT -5
that's funny, maybe they want to sweeten you up! Fat chance at THAT with THIS ol' bastard! lol!!! |
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Post by maxi on Aug 4, 2011 19:20:57 GMT -5
we used netting. And Jim rigged it so you can raise and lower the sides.....
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Post by maxi on Aug 4, 2011 19:21:48 GMT -5
Also learned that deer hate garlic. So we moved the garlic plants into the vicinity...
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Post by kbk3ck on Aug 4, 2011 19:59:41 GMT -5
Maxie, send Jack a pic of how the sides work so it wont be as much work as Jack is thinking it is to get to the plants. Also Jack, hang styrofoam plates. I see people doing that too.
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Post by kbk3ck on Aug 4, 2011 20:03:59 GMT -5
Oh, and my ETP only took it up the wazoo to the tune of 3.67% in regular session then gained back 1.66% in AH!!!!
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Post by davetherave on Aug 4, 2011 20:08:37 GMT -5
Took a bit of a hit today but not as bad had I not yesterday sold all of my BOX and half of my DD. Today, I was completely whacked by AAU.... Portfolio off 8%..... I had a great day on the golf course after a month and a half off due to a back injury. It made losing money a little more palatable!  I was in the grocery store today, saw a 5-pack of Mich Ultra along with 3 golf balls for $5......not sure what kind of balls. Probably Pink Ladies....    ;D Only messin with you....  |
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Post by kbk3ck on Aug 4, 2011 20:27:38 GMT -5
Goen get sumthen to eat. All Iv had today is Antibiotics, sinus meds and 18 Ibuprofen.
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Post by Clinton SPX on Aug 4, 2011 20:28:31 GMT -5
Almost forgot
went long Nathans hot dogs
Kroger has them Buy one get one free!!
load up and freeze em.
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At least it's not like last summer when we had overcast and cool weather all summer. It's nice but just not hot enough to get'm going good. Supposed to warm up over 85 finally next week though. Been in the 50's and high 40's at night.
