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@Rockhead,

http://www.richsoil.com/flea-control.jsp

Quote:

Flea Control: Organic Beats Toxic! Cheaper Too!
In a nutshell:

1) don't panic!

Fleas are nothing more than a minor nuisance. Panic can lead to poisons for you and profits for the panic mongers.

2) keep a paper thin layer of DE (diatomaceous earth) wherever a vacuum cannot reach

3) vacuum once every three days, tossing a little DE on the floor first

4) if you have a pet:

flea comb every three days (every day if fleas are found)

wash bedding every three days

5) do not use toxic gick!

No flea bombs, no boric acid, no borate powders (and this definitely includes the fleabusters product), no flea collars, no pyrethrins.

Now for the verbose details ...

Click the link for the verbose details...

This one says pretty much the same thing as that one does verbosely, but with a lot less words:

http://www.fleascontrol.com/natural-flea-control.htm

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At one time I had 4 cats at one time and kept the fleas at bay by putting branches of fresh eucalyptus trees under the bed, under and behind the sofa and in the closets.

A very fine-toothed flea comb also works wonders but you have to use it religiously and have a bowl of soapy water handy to fling the trapped fleas into so they don't just rebound to a new location. It takes a few tries to get the cats used to it too. Just do a little each day, lengthening the duration of the comb job a little each day until they aren't resisting it anymore.

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@Butrflynet,

i'll keep my eyes open for eucalyptus trees here on the prairie.

gonna go work on the farm a bit. the wheat cutters are in full force this next week, with the hot dry weather...

bubba is now living inside the antique milk can. (excepting meals, of course)

we had a come to jesus meeting as part of the decision to close the house. (she killt my begonia) be interesting to see how long her self-imposed sentence is...

be safe kids.

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@Rockhead,

Rockhead wrote:

... gonna go work on the farm a bit. the wheat cutters are in full force this next week, with the hot dry weather...

Watch where you put those hands and feet, okay? I hear a farm can be a dangerous place!

Drink lots of water....

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@Reyn,

I'm cutting plywood for floors.

the guy next door has wheat. smoky ran horses back in the day. now we just garden mostly...

still got all my fingers, though, thanks.

my feet are sunburned, i been wearing flippers with the sauna weather.

my first elephant ear broke the surface today. i'd given up on them. made me smile as I dig for my pickle recipe.

got cukes???

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@Rockhead,

I bet you save a fair bit of money growing your own veggies. Nice and fresh, too.

Unfortunately, we don't really have that option.

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@Reyn,

the garden is just now paying off. I have about $45 invested, but am eating my own produce more often than not now.

mebbe one of my girls will post pix next week. gotta go to the store for more vinegar before any pickles are happenin'...

any interesting job interviews lately?

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@Rockhead,

Rockhead wrote:

... any interesting job interviews lately?

No, not in the past 3 weeks, or so.

My last one was for a "slots / bingo attendant" at a gaming place.

In the meantime, I have sent out numerous resumes to more jobs, but the phone hasn't been ringing, unfortunately.

Today, I emailed a resume for work at our local The Source (an electronics outfit).

I must admit I'm feeling quite a bit more desperate than I did since I left my last job (April 2009). I keep saying somethings got to work out, but suppose it doesn't?

I'm applying for a lot more jobs that I wouldn't have thought I would have done so, a year ago, like:

cashier at a gas station
dishwasher
food prep work

And still, nada. Sad

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I've been picking some raspberries (var. younberry) lately. We get 2 crops a year. spring and autumn. The autumn crop is less but still nice to go out and pick a small handfull each day. also got a broccolini starting to head up. Been picking spinach for a week or so.
Not much else edible coming from the garden at this time of year

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@dadpad,

I read that as you've been pickling your raspberries.

It's obviously past my bedtime.

nite all.

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@JPB,

just the fact that you read him is suspect...

go get some rest.

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@JPB,

Goodnight flying squirrel!!

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@Rockhead,

You love my posts, c'mon admit it.

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@dadpad,

riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiigggghhhht.

you're just lucky there ain't many auzzies here.

you are in the top ten, however you slice it there...

Wink

(now, what does that wink mean?.....)

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it is Really hot today.

doing inside chores right now. downloaded some pix. soon to send them to them on the send list.

one thing about closing up the house. the gatos make it known when its time to change the sh*tter...

damn.

back in a bit...

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@Rockhead,

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3eS45w2RzKc/SXoPdVuLUgI/AAAAAAAAC8I/kpZosRwbBPU/s400/Wodan+litterbox.jpg

http://images.cheezburger.com/completestore/2010/3/22/129137497668147565.jpg

http://kmkat.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/2007/07/22/070721_m_litterbox.jpg

Ahhh, the box is clean!

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@Rockhead,

Here's some pictures to help you beat the heat:

http://www.meeksair.com/images/dog%20fan%20with%20ice.jpg

http://www.acornadvisors.com/Kitchen%20Newsletters/2007-06-07_Ice_Cold/ISP_Water_Glass.jpg

http://www.outtakes.com/work/graphics/work.icecream.400.jpg

http://www.naturalspringspools.com/waterfall_pool_7.JPG

http://www.planetperplex.com/img/beever_swimming_pool.jpg

Oops, that last one prolly got you all hot again... Mr. Green

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I got the eucalyptus...you coming to collect???

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@margo,

we do have a discount here at the prairie inn for guests who bring eucalyptus. did I forget to mention that?

I'm going to go collect for a brake job tomorrow, and buy some frontline. (it works)

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went to town with Smoky today. got vinyl to put down on the new floors I am putting in.

stopped and got tacos from the old roadside stand I used to frequent. Smoky got some too. makin' beans and rice here for a fiesta meal.

added the first of my japalenos from the farm.

jeez-o-pete they are fiery hot. got some on my face and damnit man...

oh well. beats the water flavored mild ones I grew last year.

also got a flat of vincas for my patio planter. 1/2 price sale in the heat.

gonna be busy here at the ranch tomorrow, i hope...

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