tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9090907568893124937.post2961643044273771136..comments2023-05-08T03:53:27.689-07:00Comments on Blissful in the Boonies: Shiny new appliancesRaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02769150016495656772noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9090907568893124937.post-51197875475751722922011-02-20T09:21:49.690-08:002011-02-20T09:21:49.690-08:00Yaa! There is nothing crappier than not being able...Yaa! There is nothing crappier than not being able to wash blankets, dog beds, dirty mudroom rugs etc..We have an old but large capacity machine,even though it sucks water and $. I got sick of the old wimpy washer freaking out, making the "Whacka Whacka Whacka " sound and trying to bounce around the laundry room, because I put more than four towels in it.<br />Go ducks! They really do work on the slugs, or so I have heard.Heidiannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14875098188370755298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9090907568893124937.post-89211233602619483212011-02-18T09:54:06.244-08:002011-02-18T09:54:06.244-08:00Of course I have to side with your hubby on this o...Of course I have to side with your hubby on this one. I LOVE MY CHICKIES! (Except for the when they sneak into my garden) <br /><br />All you need to know about chickens revolves around this one basic concept: Chickens are thieves.<br /><br />Good luck! :)Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16600150713311340413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9090907568893124937.post-37329733852788109412011-02-17T07:00:32.452-08:002011-02-17T07:00:32.452-08:00Yeah, I'm working to get ducks as well. We'...Yeah, I'm working to get ducks as well. We've got some serious slugs out there, and I think ducks would be very very happy. Slugs were thick in the front lawn when we got the place in September, and huge. I learned that I could boot a slug about 60' into the brush. Lol. Outdistanced LJ even. :) <br /><br />LJ has read just about every chicken book the library has to offer. I'll see if he's checked that one out. Can never have too much information!Raehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02769150016495656772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9090907568893124937.post-23077890054402379062011-02-16T20:56:10.789-08:002011-02-16T20:56:10.789-08:00Oh yay! you got rid of the killer dryer! Your LGs...Oh yay! you got rid of the killer dryer! Your LGs sound zoomier than my GE front loaders. I really, really like my LG fridge, and would think about LG for washer/dryer replacements if I needed them. (and I own GE stock!)<br /><br />You're going to get layers before I do, I bet. Chickens are good for bugs, but they'll eat your garden too. I say get the ducks too- get a pair so you can also have ducks for eating. Ducks will leave your garden alone and are supposed to be VORACIOUS slug eaters. Their eggs make awesome pasta (speaking from experience) and they are supposed to be great for baking. The downside of ducks? Their poo piles are squishy and smelly and not easy to clean up like chickens'. <br /><br />Have LJ read that Fresh Air Poultry House book.Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16171802310115844104noreply@blogger.com