the random thoughts thread

by **z ipper** » Thu Oct 04, 2007 21:20:20

the ice cream man from when i was a kid became my pharmacist. what a turn of events that was.

by **phatj** » Thu Oct 04, 2007 21:39:43

z ipper wrote:the ice cream man from when i was a kid became my pharmacist. what a turn of events that was.

You forgot the quotation marks.

by **Scarlett** » Fri Oct 05, 2007 00:06:29

Uncle Milty wrote:
Scarlett wrote:
Uncle Milty wrote:
Scarlett wrote:Bay leaves?
Outside?
Does this really work or is this some strange tribal knowledge remedy?
What other remedies do you practice medicine man?

They absolutely work. Helps to break or crush 'em (just pretend they're male). I use 'em inside to keep the critters out. Especially useful in food areas I don't want pesticides. That said, if they were carpenter ants you may have another issue to address.

Good info--thanks!
How can you tell a carpenter ant from a regular ant?
(well, except for the tiny toolbelt, of course)

Size is a good start - longer than a 1/4". Bent antennae. 3 distinct body segments with a smooth thorax.

1/4"? This is not good. We're talking ALOT of bay leaves here! The ones hanging out in the living room were close to 1/2", really distinct segments--I didn't pay attention to their antennae though..... I did spot one who was trying to carry a dead one with him--looked like a scene from an army movie where the soldier bravely carries/drags his injured pal out of danger. Made me wonder if the ants are just real neat freaks, or if the dead buddy is dinner?
Maybe I'll do another round of spraying just in case the first time didn't do the trick--don't like the idea of big ants dining on my walls!

by **TenuredVulture** » Fri Oct 05, 2007 09:24:18

Scarlett wrote:
Uncle Milty wrote:
Scarlett wrote:
Uncle Milty wrote:
Scarlett wrote:Bay leaves?
Outside?
Does this really work or is this some strange tribal knowledge remedy?
What other remedies do you practice medicine man?

They absolutely work. Helps to break or crush 'em (just pretend they're male). I use 'em inside to keep the critters out. Especially useful in food areas I don't want pesticides. That said, if they were carpenter ants you may have another issue to address.

Good info--thanks!
How can you tell a carpenter ant from a regular ant?
(well, except for the tiny toolbelt, of course)

Size is a good start - longer than a 1/4". Bent antennae. 3 distinct body segments with a smooth thorax.

1/4"? This is not good. We're talking ALOT of bay leaves here! The ones hanging out in the living room were close to 1/2", really distinct segments--I didn't pay attention to their antennae though..... I did spot one who was trying to carry a dead one with him--looked like a scene from an army movie where the soldier bravely carries/drags his injured pal out of danger. Made me wonder if the ants are just real neat freaks, or if the dead buddy is dinner?
Maybe I'll do another round of spraying just in case the first time didn't do the trick--don't like the idea of big ants dining on my walls!

1/2"? That's pretty big for an ant.

by **MrsVox** » Fri Oct 05, 2007 10:43:43

Scarlett wrote:
Uncle Milty wrote:
Scarlett wrote:
Uncle Milty wrote:
Scarlett wrote:Bay leaves?
Outside?
Does this really work or is this some strange tribal knowledge remedy?
What other remedies do you practice medicine man?

They absolutely work. Helps to break or crush 'em (just pretend they're male). I use 'em inside to keep the critters out. Especially useful in food areas I don't want pesticides. That said, if they were carpenter ants you may have another issue to address.

Good info--thanks!
How can you tell a carpenter ant from a regular ant?
(well, except for the tiny toolbelt, of course)

Size is a good start - longer than a 1/4". Bent antennae. 3 distinct body segments with a smooth thorax.

1/4"? This is not good. We're talking ALOT of bay leaves here! The ones hanging out in the living room were close to 1/2", really distinct segments--I didn't pay attention to their antennae though..... I did spot one who was trying to carry a dead one with him--looked like a scene from an army movie where the soldier bravely carries/drags his injured pal out of danger. Made me wonder if the ants are just real neat freaks, or if the dead buddy is dinner?
Maybe I'll do another round of spraying just in case the first time didn't do the trick--don't like the idea of big ants dining on my walls!

www.penzeys.com

you can get bay leaves by the metric buttload

by **Houshphandzadeh** » Fri Oct 05, 2007 10:47:04

There are less depressing things you can have endlessly running through your head than Neil Young's "Don't Cry No Tears." True story.

by **TenuredVulture** » Fri Oct 05, 2007 13:30:10

If you suspect carpenter ants, you really need a pro to at least do an inspection. If there are any woodpiles near the house, you should check those for any sign of activity.

by **Houshphandzadeh** » Fri Oct 05, 2007 15:19:22

switching to non-Phillies avatars on eve of big game is bad karma say chief big face

by **Bill McNeal** » Fri Oct 05, 2007 17:47:29

I just ordered a pizza off the internet... weird.

by **Houshphandzadeh** » Fri Oct 05, 2007 19:38:11

So I'm watching The Big Chill and I don't want to grow up.

by **phatj** » Fri Oct 05, 2007 22:49:16

Houshphandzadeh wrote:So I'm watching The Big Chill and I don't want to grow up.

Tell me about it. I saw that movie for the first time when I was about 20, not knowing anything about it, and it floored me.

by **The Red Tornado** » Fri Oct 05, 2007 22:52:49

Houshphandzadeh wrote:So I'm watching The Big Chill and I don't want to grow up.

Just think, those people are in their 60's now!! Heck even Tilly is in her 50's!!!

by **meatball** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 10:16:51

For some reason I had a dream that there was a new version of The Wonder Years on TV, only it was called something completely different and the inner monologue randomly switched between characters. Winnie was in it as the mother, but I'm not sure what Morgan Freeman's role was. huh.

by **Houshphandzadeh** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 12:40:51

no haters today

by **meatball** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 16:09:00

Hayek's rack on TNT NOW

by **flaja34** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 16:14:51

let me guess....Dogma????

by **meatball** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 17:36:58

Nah, Wild Wild West.

by **flaja34** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 18:05:28

dang...she's my dream boat

by **Houshphandzadeh** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 15:55:18

What are OpenURLs and why are they important in information retrieval? What are the functional capabilities of a DOI (digital object identifier)? What are the key issues associated with the further development (and/or implementation) of the DOI model?

by **jemagee** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 16:00:06

Houshphandzadeh wrote:What are OpenURLs and why are they important in information retrieval? What are the functional capabilities of a DOI (digital object identifier)? What are the key issues associated with the further development (and/or implementation) of the DOI model?

That sounds like a homework assignment.

Not as silly as my sisters homework assignment she asked me about last night...she has to turn a gateway 500S into a dell optiplex something or other, and she has a budget.

What does that have to do with being a librarian?

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