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Atavachron 
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 Posted: July 16 2007 at 05:28 |
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The body of the ant is divided into three sections, the head, the thorax and the abdomen. They are enclosed in a hard amour-like covering called the exoskeleton, which provides some protection from other nasty little insects but unfortunately not from the dissector's scalpel. (an animated hand with a knife slices bits off the ant) See, nothing to it, he's not such a toughy. And his legs ... they help him carry hundreds of times his own weight, but look at this ... (a hand pulls the legs off) you're not so strong compared with me, four, five, six ... Ha!
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Man Erg
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Posted: July 16 2007 at 05:16 |
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Ants.
You have to find the nest.When you do,pour boiling water over the nest.Check later and repeat again if there is still any activity .
Alternatively. The ants may be attracted to something in or around the house.Usually something sweet.Try to find the source and get rid.
Edited by Man Erg - July 16 2007 at 05:20
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Do 'The Stanley' otherwise I'll thrash you with some rhubarb.
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Wilcey
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Posted: July 16 2007 at 03:50 |
Hi honeys I'm home!
Exhausted....... great weekend........and not without it's .....er........exctitements!
But for now I shall show you my 'home' for Saturday, in what was searing heat in Reichenbach, here is my "Shed-o-Prog"
fantastic weekend...... too much tequila , not enough sleep.........and lots of lovely sunshine!
R x
ps......... flying ants....... dunno how to get rid, try some powder, or they will get worse before they get better! Good luck!
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Posted: July 15 2007 at 21:38 |
she should make sure they aren't termites (which have different bodies than ants but look similar)
..has anyone fed Jim's cats? And fresh water daily 
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Posted: July 15 2007 at 16:18 |
 Geck0 wrote:
Guys and girls... I don't suppose you know anything about flying ants (and ants in general)?
Nicky's house is infested with what appear to be flying ants and they're very annoying and bite as well. I think they may not be ants... but she does have ants (of the non-winged variety) in the lounge and bedroom. It's quite annoying. She has put bait out for them, but I don't think that will work for the flying critters. If they are flying ants, then they are fertile males and females looking for the Queen (so I've read).
These flying things are currently living on the net curtain by the window... hopefully they'll be gone after they've mated, but I know Nicky wants to see them gone.
Any advice?
Cheers.
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I don't think they last for long James. Try finding the source nest and put some ant powder down.
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Jared
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Posted: July 15 2007 at 12:10 |
Geck0 wrote:
hopefully they'll be gone after they've mated.
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I know how they feel.... 
seriously though, I think they should be only around for a very short time, but in the meantime, either a can of fly repellant or sticky fly-paper should do the job on the cheap... of course, an insectocutor is considerably cooler, as you can hear them frying as they hit the blue light... but they are a bit too expensive to fit for a short-term problem...
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Music has always been a matter of energy to me. On some nights I believe that a car with the needle on empty can run 50 more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio. Hunter S Thompson
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VanderGraafKommandöh
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Posted: July 15 2007 at 11:48 |
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Guys and girls... I don't suppose you know anything about flying ants (and ants in general)?
Nicky's house is infested with what appear to be flying ants and they're very annoying and bite as well. I think they may not be ants... but she does have ants (of the non-winged variety) in the lounge and bedroom. It's quite annoying. She has put bait out for them, but I don't think that will work for the flying critters. If they are flying ants, then they are fertile males and females looking for the Queen (so I've read).
These flying things are currently living on the net curtain by the window... hopefully they'll be gone after they've mated, but I know Nicky wants to see them gone.
Any advice?
Cheers.
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progismylife
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Posted: July 14 2007 at 12:22 |
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Giles Giles & Fripp are awesome!
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Jared
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Posted: July 14 2007 at 12:18 |
Where have all the grey-roomers gone...
Long Time Passing
Where have all the grey-roomers gone...
Long Time Ago...
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Music has always been a matter of energy to me. On some nights I believe that a car with the needle on empty can run 50 more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio. Hunter S Thompson
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VanderGraafKommandöh
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Posted: July 13 2007 at 15:17 |
Man Erg wrote:
Geck0 wrote:
Probably and probably...Actually, he was drinking water at first... and secondly Coca-Cola, I believe, 'cause he's just recovered from laringytis (sp.?).He did three tunes that I had heard (old Rainbow tracks, I believe). I think he may have done some Alcatrazz stuff too (although he wasn't with his new version of Alcatrazz, he was with some other band).
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So,James. Basically,he (Graham Bonnett) was just a distraction in the background... Most importantly,James. Did you 'rock' ''All Night Long''?
Nudge,nudge.Wink,wink.
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See, that's where I got confused... I was expecting the Lionel Richie tune of the same name...  No no, I was fully focussing on the band and Graham, whilst stood with the (almost) missus and her best mate.
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Jared
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Posted: July 13 2007 at 08:40 |
^^yes, I remember being young and in love, about 100 years ago.... 
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Music has always been a matter of energy to me. On some nights I believe that a car with the needle on empty can run 50 more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio. Hunter S Thompson
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Man Erg
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Posted: July 13 2007 at 08:38 |
Geck0 wrote:
Probably and probably...Actually, he was drinking water at first... and secondly Coca-Cola, I believe, 'cause he's just recovered from laringytis (sp.?).He did three tunes that I had heard (old Rainbow tracks, I believe). I think he may have done some Alcatrazz stuff too (although he wasn't with his new version of Alcatrazz, he was with some other band).
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So,James. Basically,he (Graham Bonnett) was just a distraction in the background... Most importantly,James. Did you 'rock' ''All Night Long''?
Nudge,nudge.Wink,wink.
Edited by Man Erg - July 13 2007 at 08:47
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Do 'The Stanley' otherwise I'll thrash you with some rhubarb.
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VanderGraafKommandöh
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Posted: July 13 2007 at 08:32 |
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Probably and probably...
Actually, he was drinking water at first... and secondly Coca-Cola, I believe, 'cause he's just recovered from laringytis (sp.?).
He did three tunes that I had heard (old Rainbow tracks, I believe). I think he may have done some Alcatrazz stuff too (although he wasn't with his new version of Alcatrazz, he was with some other band).
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Man Erg
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Posted: July 13 2007 at 08:19 |
Geck0 wrote:
I did see Graham Bonnet (who?) on Tuesday! |
Did he order a Scotch?
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Do 'The Stanley' otherwise I'll thrash you with some rhubarb.
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Jared
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Posted: July 13 2007 at 08:12 |
Geck0 wrote:
I did see Graham Bonnet (who?) on Tuesday!
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was he playing any 'Night Games'??? 
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Music has always been a matter of energy to me. On some nights I believe that a car with the needle on empty can run 50 more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio. Hunter S Thompson
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VanderGraafKommandöh
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Posted: July 13 2007 at 07:42 |
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Excuse me, I have an outgoing life as well you know! Infact, I've been out of the house more than I've been in it recently. That's the hazards of having a lady friend you see, they sap away all the fun you have alone... (no, not that kind of fun!) at least I've been out down the pub more often and I did see Graham Bonnet (who?) on Tuesday!
Edited by Geck0 - July 13 2007 at 07:43
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chopper
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Posted: July 13 2007 at 07:18 |
fandango wrote:
^^ White Stripes??
^^ Razorlight??
I really think you ought to be a little more discerning about what goes in your CD tray, Alan.... 
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Damn, who's been using my account on the PC again?
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progismylife
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Posted: July 13 2007 at 06:25 |
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Is it safe to come in now?
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Neil
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Posted: July 13 2007 at 05:24 |
Jim and Vicky depart for Canada, Jim having first eaten several curries.
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When people get lost in thought it's often because it's unfamiliar territory.
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Jared
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Posted: July 12 2007 at 17:41 |
^^ White Stripes??
^^ Razorlight??
I really think you ought to be a little more discerning about what goes in your CD tray, Alan....
(Now, where are my Iron Maiden CDs??) |
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Music has always been a matter of energy to me. On some nights I believe that a car with the needle on empty can run 50 more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio. Hunter S Thompson
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