Waste Disposal Units
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Paul Riley wrote: Hey David! Happy new year to the BBC Appreciation Society Thanks, same to you. :) Paul Riley wrote: So is this true or a joke? He once said to his physciatrist (sp?) that he was in the waste dispolsal business. That has to be the most publiced moment of the first series, surely?! Paul Riley wrote: I seem to be the only person in the world who couldn't get into that program so it goes straight over my head either way How can you not get into it? It has the best cast for that sort of program that has ever been created. Rumours say that members of the real mafia watch the series to try and work out who the characters are supposed to represent. :-D
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David Wulff wrote: He once said to his physciatrist (sp?) that he was in the waste dispolsal business. That has to be the most publiced moment of the first series, surely?! Ahh, yes, sorry; I have seen that clip, just forgot all about it. David Wulff wrote: How can you not get into it? It has the best cast for that sort of program that has ever been created. Just did nothing for me. I can't really explain why, there was nothing wrong with the program, there just wasn't a whole lot right about it either. David Wulff wrote: Rumours say that members of the real mafia watch the series to try and work out who the characters are supposed to represent. Hype. No better than Jackie Collins and her knowing wink when people ask her who her characters are based on. :-D Paul Pleasently caving in, I come undone - Queens of the Stone Age, No One Knows
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Paul Riley wrote: That's the kind of remarkable thing that seems to happen everywhere but Britain. Like I said, it's in a pilot phase. Whether the whole process is practical remains to be seen. If it does truly work though, one of the benefits that is anticipated is that the compost produced could be delivered back to each household if desired, or alternatively it may be sold and become a revenue source for the municipality. That could potentially offset the costs of the project. It will be interesting to see how this works out though. Chris Meech "what makes CP different is the people and sense of community, things people will only discover if they join up and join in." Christian Graus Nov 14, 2002. "AAAAAAAAAHHHHHH!!!!! Those leaks are driving me crazy! How does one finds a memory leak in a garbage collected environment ??! Daniel Turini Nov. 2, 2002.
As I mentioned above, my grandmother was the only person I've ever known that didn't have a garbage disposal. At her house they used the compost pile for disposal. After every meal, all the scraps were scraped into a paper towel and carried out to the compost heap. All yard waste (leaves and grass clippings) went on the heap, as well. To prevent the compost from going bad and emitting a godawful smell, the amount of vegetable matter has to be much higher than animal products, but that was easy to do with a two acre lawn. The compost heap had two great attributes. Every year grandpa used it to produce the most amazing garden I've ever seen. He'd take about half the pile and work it into the soil each spring, let it sit a couple of weeks, then plants his veggies. The second use (and far more impressive for me as a little kid) was as a source for fishing worms. Grandpa "stocked" it with nightcrawlers and redworms, and none of us kids ever had a problem finding bait for fishing! The worms greatly improve the composting process, and help to keep the pile "alive." What community is this, btw? I'd like to keep an eye on the project myself. Our town is being forced by the feds to switch to sewers (at a huge cost), and knowing that the city has screwed up every public works project they've ever attempted I don't have high hopes for the project. We may one day have similar problems, and if this works for your town, I'll suggest it here. I hope it proves to be practical, and you should really take them up on the offer to deliver the compost back to your yard. It will do wonders for the soil! "How many times do I have to flush before you go away?" - Megan Forbes, on Management (12/5/2002)
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David Wulff wrote: He once said to his physciatrist (sp?) that he was in the waste dispolsal business. That has to be the most publiced moment of the first series, surely?! Ahh, yes, sorry; I have seen that clip, just forgot all about it. David Wulff wrote: How can you not get into it? It has the best cast for that sort of program that has ever been created. Just did nothing for me. I can't really explain why, there was nothing wrong with the program, there just wasn't a whole lot right about it either. David Wulff wrote: Rumours say that members of the real mafia watch the series to try and work out who the characters are supposed to represent. Hype. No better than Jackie Collins and her knowing wink when people ask her who her characters are based on. :-D Paul Pleasently caving in, I come undone - Queens of the Stone Age, No One Knows
Paul Riley wrote: Ahh, yes, sorry; I have seen that clip, just forgot all about it. I was gonna say, it was looking like you'd lived in a box for the past few years. :) Paul Riley wrote: Just did nothing for me. I can't really explain why, there was nothing wrong with the program, there just wasn't a whole lot right about it either. Well if it helps justify your feelings towards it I'm certain the BBC probably placed a bid for the series before Channel 4 got it... :rolleyes: Paul Riley wrote: Hype I'm sure, but it's a good testament to how good the series really is. Of course though if it's not your cup of tea it's not your cup of tea, period. There's no accounting for taste... :-D
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As I mentioned above, my grandmother was the only person I've ever known that didn't have a garbage disposal. At her house they used the compost pile for disposal. After every meal, all the scraps were scraped into a paper towel and carried out to the compost heap. All yard waste (leaves and grass clippings) went on the heap, as well. To prevent the compost from going bad and emitting a godawful smell, the amount of vegetable matter has to be much higher than animal products, but that was easy to do with a two acre lawn. The compost heap had two great attributes. Every year grandpa used it to produce the most amazing garden I've ever seen. He'd take about half the pile and work it into the soil each spring, let it sit a couple of weeks, then plants his veggies. The second use (and far more impressive for me as a little kid) was as a source for fishing worms. Grandpa "stocked" it with nightcrawlers and redworms, and none of us kids ever had a problem finding bait for fishing! The worms greatly improve the composting process, and help to keep the pile "alive." What community is this, btw? I'd like to keep an eye on the project myself. Our town is being forced by the feds to switch to sewers (at a huge cost), and knowing that the city has screwed up every public works project they've ever attempted I don't have high hopes for the project. We may one day have similar problems, and if this works for your town, I'll suggest it here. I hope it proves to be practical, and you should really take them up on the offer to deliver the compost back to your yard. It will do wonders for the soil! "How many times do I have to flush before you go away?" - Megan Forbes, on Management (12/5/2002)
Roger Wright wrote: What community is this, btw? It might not be on the map, but the municipality is called Clarington, which is located about 60 km east of Toronto, Canada. I live in a town called Bowmanville, which is only one of about ten towns/cities that make up Clarington. I guess I'll do some more research into this project. My impression was that even though it is a pilot project, the process has been patterned on other cummunities that are already doing this. I can't believe that we would be the first, but judging by other's responses, not too many places are doing this kind of composting. Chris Meech "what makes CP different is the people and sense of community, things people will only discover if they join up and join in." Christian Graus Nov 14, 2002. "AAAAAAAAAHHHHHH!!!!! Those leaks are driving me crazy! How does one finds a memory leak in a garbage collected environment ??! Daniel Turini Nov. 2, 2002.
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Paul Riley wrote: Ahh, yes, sorry; I have seen that clip, just forgot all about it. I was gonna say, it was looking like you'd lived in a box for the past few years. :) Paul Riley wrote: Just did nothing for me. I can't really explain why, there was nothing wrong with the program, there just wasn't a whole lot right about it either. Well if it helps justify your feelings towards it I'm certain the BBC probably placed a bid for the series before Channel 4 got it... :rolleyes: Paul Riley wrote: Hype I'm sure, but it's a good testament to how good the series really is. Of course though if it's not your cup of tea it's not your cup of tea, period. There's no accounting for taste... :-D
David Wulff http://www.davidwulff.co.uk
Skippy, the rain won't come! [+]
David Wulff wrote: it was looking like you'd lived in a box for the past few years "... yes, I'm livin' in a cardboard box..." Arrgghh! Now look what you've done :) David Wulff wrote: Well if it helps justify your feelings towards it I'm certain the BBC probably placed a bid for the series before Channel 4 got it... Heheh! But then I'm sure they got a bid in for West Wing and Six Feet Under too, but they're great series. And they actually got 24 which I promptly missed (probably due to it being on BBC) until the 4-5 AM episode and then couldn't get my head around, but it looked good and the DVD was all over my Christmas list, but unfortunately was ignored :(( David Wulff wrote: I'm sure, but it's a good testament to how good the series really is. But then a fan of the series would say that, just like my wife would say that Jackie Collins books must be realistic if they're based on real life celebs. Me, I cringe at both. However, I'm totally aware that The Sopranos is hugely popular and thus must be good on some level; the same goes for Jackie Collins books. But neither work for me. Jeremiah, on the other hand (Sky One, third episode aired last Monday, bound to hit terrestrial eventually)... there is an excellent series in the making. Odyssey 5 (just finished season one on Sky One) ain't too shabby either. US cable channels have excelled themselves this last three or four years. Paul Pleasently caving in, I come undone - Queens of the Stone Age, No One Knows
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Colin Davies wrote: Another alternative is to get swine, Or a lawyer. There are some things a pig won't swallow. "How many times do I have to flush before you go away?" - Megan Forbes, on Management (12/5/2002)
ROTFLMAO! :laugh::laugh::laugh: Some ideas are so stupid that only an intellectual could have thought of them - George Orwell
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David Wulff wrote: it was looking like you'd lived in a box for the past few years "... yes, I'm livin' in a cardboard box..." Arrgghh! Now look what you've done :) David Wulff wrote: Well if it helps justify your feelings towards it I'm certain the BBC probably placed a bid for the series before Channel 4 got it... Heheh! But then I'm sure they got a bid in for West Wing and Six Feet Under too, but they're great series. And they actually got 24 which I promptly missed (probably due to it being on BBC) until the 4-5 AM episode and then couldn't get my head around, but it looked good and the DVD was all over my Christmas list, but unfortunately was ignored :(( David Wulff wrote: I'm sure, but it's a good testament to how good the series really is. But then a fan of the series would say that, just like my wife would say that Jackie Collins books must be realistic if they're based on real life celebs. Me, I cringe at both. However, I'm totally aware that The Sopranos is hugely popular and thus must be good on some level; the same goes for Jackie Collins books. But neither work for me. Jeremiah, on the other hand (Sky One, third episode aired last Monday, bound to hit terrestrial eventually)... there is an excellent series in the making. Odyssey 5 (just finished season one on Sky One) ain't too shabby either. US cable channels have excelled themselves this last three or four years. Paul Pleasently caving in, I come undone - Queens of the Stone Age, No One Knows
Paul Riley wrote: Somehow wandering off into TV discussions again! I think it must be a mutual personality disorder or something - I've never experienced this phenomena with anybody else! :suss: :)
David Wulff http://www.davidwulff.co.uk
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Paul Riley wrote: Somehow wandering off into TV discussions again! I think it must be a mutual personality disorder or something - I've never experienced this phenomena with anybody else! :suss: :)
David Wulff http://www.davidwulff.co.uk
Skippy, the rain won't come! [+]
David Wulff wrote: I think it must be a mutual personality disorder or something - I've never experienced this phenomena with anybody else! Who cares? It always makes for an interesting way to waste a Friday afternoon! :-D Paul Pleasently caving in, I come undone - Queens of the Stone Age, No One Knows
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I hadn't even thought of trash compactors but yes, they went pretty much the same way. I meant the in-line under-sink thingemyjig. They're really common? I can't think of a single person I know who has one. But then I am an anti-social SOB, so that's no real gauge of popularity :) Paul Pleasently caving in, I come undone - Queens of the Stone Age, No One Knows
They aren't common? Really? Every house I have ever lived in has had one and everyone I know has one. Wierd. :~ Of course, I live in Southern California, land of convenience items, lawsuit-happy people, and many beaches. So I guess we would have an abundance of thing-a-majiggers here that others wouldn't.
I don't know whether it's just the light but I swear the database server gives me dirty looks everytime I wander past. -Chris Maunder Microsoft has reinvented the wheel, this time they made it round. -Peterchen on VS.NET
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They aren't common? Really? Every house I have ever lived in has had one and everyone I know has one. Wierd. :~ Of course, I live in Southern California, land of convenience items, lawsuit-happy people, and many beaches. So I guess we would have an abundance of thing-a-majiggers here that others wouldn't.
I don't know whether it's just the light but I swear the database server gives me dirty looks everytime I wander past. -Chris Maunder Microsoft has reinvented the wheel, this time they made it round. -Peterchen on VS.NET
David Stone wrote: They aren't common? Really? Every house I have ever lived in has had one and everyone I know has one. Wierd. I'm definitely seeing a common theme here. Everyone in the US seems to think they're really common. Everyone else seems to know what they are and know someone who has one. Paul Pleasently caving in, I come undone - Queens of the Stone Age, No One Knows