Maybe they are trying to get out, and maybe they are just crawling around on the damp plastic. They seem to like to do that sometimes, and it doesn't always mean anything is wrong, in my experience. I'd like to know more about your situation before I know what to suggest. What is your bedding? And how much bedding is in there? You say it's "still dry." Do you mean it's not too wet? It should be damp, as you probably know. I like to use a lot of torn-up corrugated cardboard as bedding, and it's pretty easy to have it damp but not soggy. They worms will consume it over time, just as they do the "food." (It's all food to them.) Also, what kind of bin do you have? Knowing the answers to these questions will probably help folks make good suggestions. Also, on the subject of how much food scraps to put in, you are not the first person who has said they wait for one batch to disappear before adding more. This is not what I do. I add garbage as I have it. Sometimes I will hold off on adding more, if I have an especially large amount, because things can turn aerobic in the bin. Basically, however, I like to have deposits of kitchen waste in various stages of decomposition in the bin. That way while the worms are working in one area, the next batch is getting to the stage where the worms can consume it. (Okay, so that's a little off topic from your question. And while your bin is new and you don't have a huge number of worms, you are wise not to overfeed them.) Anyway, Andy, you may be fine, but I'm interested to know if you have enough bedding and it is at a comfortable moisture level for the worms. If that is the case, and you have sufficient aeration, I wouldn't worry. mbetts

I'm glad you are ok, and thank you for taking the time to post here. Maybe someone who isn't a believer in seat belts will read this. Please take it easy this weekend. Rest, take some warm baths. Eat well and drink plenty of water. Your poor body has been through a trauma even though you say you are ok.

A 1989 Dodge Colt is an old vehicle. One of my nephews had one, the stick shift version. He lived on a farm with gravel roads and attended college that was 30 miles away. He drove the snot out of that little mill and it stood up for many miles. From you description, I fear you needed a fuel pump. I believe that the Colt is essentially a Mitsubishi with a Dodge nameplate. Since the '89 were made, Chrysler became part of Daimler-Benz, then was owned by a Canadian venture capital group, was spun off on its own, went belly up when the economy tanked and was picked up by Fiat. Fiat has yet to get a grasp on the company, but Dodge is showing some signs of life. After Fiat purchased Chrysler, they began divorcing Chrysler from their Japanese partners. Now, with that background, I'd expect that the stocked parts for you car is non-existant. The only parts available would be those made by third party vendors who supply auto parts houses. In our state, dealers are required to carry parts for new car up to 7 years, and after that, it's dealer's choice. Your car is long past the 7 yr date - expect a long wait for a new part. A salvage yard is your next best chance.

Blooms are beautiful, Debra. I especially like Beyond The Sea. Our weather is a little cooler today...86. It was 98 yesterday, but it is supposed to be in the 80s all week and we can just hope for it. Still having re-bloom. I will post a few photos later, hopefully. Of all things, Fernstone, which has never had a re-bloom before for me, has put up a new scape. It bloomed on April 14th, and it appears to be the last one that is a tight re-bloom, so should be the last bloom too. Looks like 5 1/2 months of blooms. that is just crazy. I have four others still blooming their little heads off. What a crazy year. kay