sbryce, I have indeed seen those two threads, and I have read through them! Handeling rotten kitchen scraps doesnt bother me at all. I have noticed that people do differ on freeze vs rot. I have no access to horse manure (not before I get my worms, anyway). I may see if my mom has any old canned pumpkin... she buys in bulk in the holidays, and normally has some left over! We have a pile of old grass clippings around some trees... I may dig through that and grab some! Thanks for the ideas! EQ2, (can I call you that? I saw others calling you that in past threads...), Well, So with a lid is bad, and without a lid is bad. And no rot in the freezer, and not putting it near warmth.... if I had to guess, I would say you are not a fan of the pre-rot method! Ive looked into the bokashi, but I dont think its gonna work out for me currently. Honestly, I have a baggie of frozen (not rotted) scraps in my freezer already. and It would be easier for me to not rot... I was just going to try it out. So a container that closes, but I shouldnt keep it closed all the time, right? Thats sorta the idea I am getting. And one of the posts mentioned keeping things in the sun to help rot, so that sorta answers my 'warmth' question... I am just compiling data for things to try out! And what exactly is 'forest duff'? Would that be the layer of partially rotted stuff below the top layer of leaves? Where all the squirmys hang out? (No pine needles, correct?) Thanks both for helping me out! Your information is invaluable!

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If you have "fecal buildup" it's because you don't go to the bathroom when you should. Unless you are elderly or have some condition that interferes with normal bowel movement, you will have an urge to go and that is how nature works. Enough liquids, proper food and a healthy lifestyle and the bowel will work. There is always some stool in the bowel. It is never completly empty. Waste is formed as the food is processed in the intestines, some foods take longer than others. Therefore, there is always some waste moving along.

I think the first clue to the intent of oldryder's post was his first sentence, "This is a teaser." The second, which actually appeared first was "dyed blobs of plastic with rock chips." Personally, I thought it was funny and not the least bit serious. We can get way too solemn here sometimes. A good twist of the tail every now and then can put things back in perspective. We've talked about stone vs. quartz before (just a little ;-) ), but I think both palimpsest and GreenDesigns added new thoughts to the conversation. I'd never seen the ceramic product GreenDesigns mentioned as a potential contender, and really appreciated barthelemy's contribution on that subject. I wonder if it would be practical for shower walls? And second place for funny (after dried blobs...) goes to may_flowers for "Granite is for those still in the stone age; quartz is for us hipsters who love technology. " Made me smile. *snort*