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Posted: 9/7/2021 10:01:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SecretSquirell: Our clothes washer was free. The owner at my last job had their dryer go out and it was a "matched set" and it was no longer available, so they bought a new washer and dryer set. He brought it into the shop and said whoever takes it home that night could have it. Got it home and searched online for the manual and found out it was like a $2k washer.  It ain't all that great given the price tag (for them), great for us.  The one thing I don't like about it is the valves open and close super fast and water hammer the shit out of our pipes. I installed hammer arrestors shortly after getting it but I've noticed it's starting to do it again, so I might have to replace them. I was a bit surprised to see an arrestor on my dishwasher supply line. I need some for my lawn sprinklers. Funny how a little thing can make a big difference. |
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Posted: 9/7/2021 10:04:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sywagon: Exactly, except my Maytag model has the element and I use it. It will heat the water correctly so I don't have to run the faucet, and it has an actual sanitize cycle for jars etc. that will steam the shit out of them, and it will dry them completely (all of which I can turn off or on). I have always run my tap to get the hot water because I figure my gas water heater is more efficient than the electric dishwasher heating coil. My Bosch has a sanitize cycle. |
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Posted: 9/7/2021 10:06:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Star_Scream: https://i.imgur.com/ztfbiWR.jpg Kinda weird when your shower beer has Allister Crowley staring at you while you bathe. |
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Posted: 9/7/2021 10:14:36 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/7/2021 10:22:05 PM EDT
[Last Edit: sywagon]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WICOUNSEL: I have always run my tap to get the hot water because I figure my gas water heater is more efficient than the electric dishwasher heating coil. My Bosch has a sanitize cycle. Didn't know they could heat the water at all - must have some inline heater or something instead of the exposed coil. So that's a plus. Doesn't make Bosch the end all be all for dishwashers any more though (there was a time that was certainly true). |
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Posted: 9/7/2021 10:22:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sywagon: Is the blood like a souvenir for the knife now? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sywagon: Originally Posted By Star_Scream: https://i.imgur.com/ztfbiWR.jpg Kinda weird when your shower beer has Allister Crowley staring at you while you bathe.
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Posted: 9/7/2021 10:29:39 PM EDT
[Last Edit: sywagon]
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Probably about as big as it will get this year before I put it back in dormancy, but there are still a couple new traps forming. Long legs were still moving - my wife started feeling sorry for them
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Posted: 9/7/2021 10:39:43 PM EDT
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Shittiest photo and will get more as time goes, they are gorgeous.
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Posted: 9/7/2021 10:42:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WICOUNSEL: right? That uppity bitch. Ha |
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Posted: 9/7/2021 10:44:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SecretSquirell: Obviously hasn't been used in a minute as there's still blood on the edge.  I opened a new bag of rice and some mail Its become a corrosion test now. |
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Posted: 9/7/2021 10:46:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sywagon: We had a kerosene on demand hot water heater when we moved in that was also from the 80's. It worked right up until it rusted through the exchanger 6 or 8 years ago and started leaking out water. Kind of loud, and it took a bit of extra time to get the water hot, but, it was impossible to run out and it rocked. Replaced with an electric unit that is flat out garbage. If you run it out, it is never going to catch up that day enough so that someone can take a full "relaxation" shower. I have a 100 gallon propane tank (no gas lines here) and want to run a line from that for one to see if a modern gas one works any better. Oh, and it has a programmable feature that lets the water cool down when it thinks you won't be using it. That makes it completely worthless - it has no where near enough heating capacity to catch up. Didn't know they could heat the water at all - must have some inline heater or something instead of the exposed coil. So that's a plus. Doesn't make Bosch the end all be all for dishwashers any more though (there was a time that was certainly true). Large electric heating appliances universally suck. |
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Posted: 9/7/2021 10:46:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Idaholandho: https://i.imgur.com/DTC1Bsil.jpg That looks like it should have a fixed blade inside... |
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Posted: 9/7/2021 10:47:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WICOUNSEL: Our next washer will be a speed queen. There can be no other. I'm amazed you haven't gone there already |
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Posted: 9/7/2021 10:47:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sywagon: Probably about as big as it will get this year before I put it back in dormancy, but there are still a couple new traps forming. Long legs were still moving - my wife started feeling sorry for them https://i.imgur.com/0CKIdST.jpg https://i.imgur.com/hs0vhdw.jpg You're making me want a fly trap. Sounds fun. |
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Posted: 9/7/2021 10:48:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryI try to avoid food with surprise in the name |
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Posted: 9/7/2021 10:48:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Idaholandho: Shittiest photo and will get more as time goes, they are gorgeous. https://i.imgur.com/kL3C7Xwl.jpg Noice! |
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Posted: 9/7/2021 10:50:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Star_Scream: I try to avoid food with surprise in the name |
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Posted: 9/7/2021 10:51:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sywagon: We had a kerosene on demand hot water heater when we moved in that was also from the 80's. It worked right up until it rusted through the exchanger 6 or 8 years ago and started leaking out water. Kind of loud, and it took a bit of extra time to get the water hot, but, it was impossible to run out and it rocked. Replaced with an electric unit that is flat out garbage. If you run it out, it is never going to catch up that day enough so that someone can take a full "relaxation" shower. I have a 100 gallon propane tank (no gas lines here) and want to run a line from that for one to see if a modern gas one works any better. Oh, and it has a programmable feature that lets the water cool down when it thinks you won't be using it. That makes it completely worthless - it has no where near enough heating capacity to catch up. Didn't know they could heat the water at all - must have some inline heater or something instead of the exposed coil. So that's a plus. Doesn't make Bosch the end all be all for dishwashers any more though (there was a time that was certainly true). I never said it was the end all and be all. I just like the reliability rating and the price point (read: cheap). |
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Posted: 9/7/2021 10:52:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sywagon: Probably about as big as it will get this year before I put it back in dormancy, but there are still a couple new traps forming. Long legs were still moving - my wife started feeling sorry for them https://i.imgur.com/0CKIdST.jpg https://i.imgur.com/hs0vhdw.jpg wow, I always killed them when there was only one mouth very impressive |
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Posted: 9/7/2021 10:53:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rbb2: Noice! Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rbb2: Originally Posted By Idaholandho: Shittiest photo and will get more as time goes, they are gorgeous. https://i.imgur.com/kL3C7Xwl.jpg Noice! |
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Posted: 9/7/2021 10:53:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Idaholandho: Shittiest photo and will get more as time goes, they are gorgeous. https://i.imgur.com/kL3C7Xwl.jpg horrible worst things I have ever seen why you so greedy? |
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Posted: 9/7/2021 10:54:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Star_Scream: I'm amazed you haven't gone there already haven't needed to |
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Posted: 9/7/2021 10:55:14 PM EDT
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Quote Historythose two guys always drove me nuts, their humor and awkwardness were painful |
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Posted: 9/7/2021 10:55:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rbb2: You're making me want a fly trap. Sounds fun. 
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Posted: 9/7/2021 10:56:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Star_Scream: I try to avoid food with surprise in the name very tasty |
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Posted: 9/7/2021 10:57:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WICOUNSEL: I never said it was the end all and be all. I just like the reliability rating and the price point (read: cheap). |
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Posted: 9/7/2021 11:07:22 PM EDT
[Last Edit: sywagon]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WICOUNSEL: wow, I always killed them when there was only one mouth very impressive Simple - 50/50 sand and peat moss Never fertilize Full sun outdoors from very early spring to very late fall (will handle light frosts fine). They are from the NC coastal plane where it snows sometimes etc. Keep a tray under it with water in it during growing season Let it get pretty cold for the winter (but not WI cold) and reduce watering in the tray when it is dormant. It should look dead then. If it gets all the way dry, it will die, and if it never goes dormant it will suffer and eventually die |
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Posted: 9/7/2021 11:14:03 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WICOUNSEL: it is not semi stainless it rusts if you look at it for two seconds straight Still better than Maxamet. Hell my Air got washed and still didn't rust |
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Posted: 9/7/2021 11:14:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WICOUNSEL: The Inkosi? Of course, had it for years. The Strizh? Not exactly... I thought you had a Strizh |
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Posted: 9/7/2021 11:15:56 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Star_Scream]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sywagon: Is the blood like a souvenir for the knife now? I figure it's a corrosion test until it wears off |
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Posted: 9/7/2021 11:19:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WICOUNSEL: horrible worst things I have ever seen why you so greedy? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WICOUNSEL: Originally Posted By Idaholandho: Shittiest photo and will get more as time goes, they are gorgeous. https://i.imgur.com/kL3C7Xwl.jpg horrible worst things I have ever seen why you so greedy? The Maple Burl is pretty fucking cool. Birthday present for wife of many skills to include kitchen stuff. |
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Posted: 9/7/2021 11:30:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sywagon: Thanks. Simple - 50/50 sand and peat moss Never fertilize Full sun outdoors from very early spring to very late fall (will handle light frosts fine). They are from the NC coastal plane where it snows sometimes etc. Keep a tray under it with water in it during growing season Let it get pretty cold for the winter (but not WI cold) and reduce watering in the tray when it is dormant. It should look dead then. If it gets all the way dry, it will die, and if it never goes dormant it will suffer and eventually die Everything I touch dies |
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Posted: 9/7/2021 11:31:26 PM EDT
[Last Edit: WIC]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Idaholandho: The Maple Burl is pretty fucking cool. Birthday present for wife of many skills to include kitchen stuff. Once again, I accept gifts. |
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Posted: 9/7/2021 11:36:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WICOUNSEL: Everything I touch dies 
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Posted: 9/7/2021 11:36:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sywagon: I know, you didn't, to be fair. I kind of just launched that out there. There are definitely a lot of fans out there though. Express cycle worked fine, dishes clean. Maybe Bosch can replace Roberta. I might become one of those people. I assumed most all modern dishwashers have a heating element for the water? The Bosch does not have one visible like Roberta did, but there is a sanitize cycle and I would imagine for optimal cleaning even with varying incoming water temps in different houses, there must be a sensor and heating element to ensure targets are met to do the job right. |
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Posted: 9/7/2021 11:38:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Idaholandho: The Maple Burl is pretty fucking cool. Birthday present for wife of many skills to include kitchen stuff. Both AEB-L? I wanted AEB-L and that guy told me to fuck off. His language caught me off guard. |
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Posted: 9/7/2021 11:39:51 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sywagon: We should call you fly-trap then They are really neat. Me, not so much. |
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Posted: 9/7/2021 11:40:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Star_Scream: Still better than Maxamet. Hell my Air got washed and still didn't rust No way I never had an issue with Maxamet M4 rusted quick |
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Posted: 9/7/2021 11:54:05 PM EDT
[Last Edit: sywagon]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WICOUNSEL: Express cycle worked fine, dishes clean. Maybe Bosch can replace Roberta. I might become one of those people. I assumed most all modern dishwashers have a heating element for the water? The Bosch does not have one visible like Roberta did, but there is a sanitize cycle and I would imagine for optimal cleaning even with varying incoming water temps in different houses, there must be a sensor and heating element to ensure targets are met to do the job right. The heater I use for my aquarium sits in the line from the external pump and senses the temperature and heats the water going through it as opposed to an element sitting in the tank - seems like the only way to do it without the visible element in the washer. |
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Posted: 9/8/2021 2:35:12 AM EDT
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Posted: 9/8/2021 7:29:11 AM EDT
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Wacky Wednesday
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Posted: 9/8/2021 8:40:57 AM EDT
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Got a new toy...
 Medford don't play. 
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Posted: 9/8/2021 9:17:01 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Idaholandho: Shittiest photo and will get more as time goes, they are gorgeous. https://i.imgur.com/kL3C7Xwl.jpg OOOOO OOOOO OOOO I am getting excited.....I have got a couple teaser pics of mine!!! 
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Posted: 9/8/2021 10:06:31 AM EDT
[Last Edit: SecretSquirell]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Idaholandho: Shittiest photo and will get more as time goes, they are gorgeous. https://i.imgur.com/kL3C7Xwl.jpg The scales on the chef are gorgeous. |
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Posted: 9/8/2021 10:09:18 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WICOUNSEL: Everything I touch dies Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WICOUNSEL: Originally Posted By sywagon: Thanks. Simple - 50/50 sand and peat moss Never fertilize Full sun outdoors from very early spring to very late fall (will handle light frosts fine). They are from the NC coastal plane where it snows sometimes etc. Keep a tray under it with water in it during growing season Let it get pretty cold for the winter (but not WI cold) and reduce watering in the tray when it is dormant. It should look dead then. If it gets all the way dry, it will die, and if it never goes dormant it will suffer and eventually die Everything I touch dies Maybe you should go touch yourself. |
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Posted: 9/8/2021 10:10:14 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Justabulletaway: Got a new toy... https://i.imgur.com/0Fz7wcQ.jpg Medford don't play. https://i.imgur.com/IfFaxm2.jpg I’ve been looking at power washers (for a year…  but haven’t pulled the trigger. You’ll have to let us know how you like it. 
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Posted: 9/8/2021 10:11:57 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SecretSquirell: Maybe you should go touch yourself. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SecretSquirell: Originally Posted By WICOUNSEL: Originally Posted By sywagon: Thanks. Simple - 50/50 sand and peat moss Never fertilize Full sun outdoors from very early spring to very late fall (will handle light frosts fine). They are from the NC coastal plane where it snows sometimes etc. Keep a tray under it with water in it during growing season Let it get pretty cold for the winter (but not WI cold) and reduce watering in the tray when it is dormant. It should look dead then. If it gets all the way dry, it will die, and if it never goes dormant it will suffer and eventually die Everything I touch dies Maybe you should go touch yourself. 
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Posted: 9/8/2021 11:00:58 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Idaholandho: https://i.imgur.com/DTC1Bsil.jpg Aaaaaaannnnddddddddddddd? |
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Posted: 9/8/2021 11:01:55 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sywagon: Probably about as big as it will get this year before I put it back in dormancy, but there are still a couple new traps forming. Long legs were still moving - my wife started feeling sorry for them https://i.imgur.com/0CKIdST.jpg https://i.imgur.com/hs0vhdw.jpg How do you put it into dormancy? Light/cold? |
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Posted: 9/8/2021 11:02:13 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Idaholandho: Shittiest photo and will get more as time goes, they are gorgeous. https://i.imgur.com/kL3C7Xwl.jpg Yeah they are |
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