Re: We're waiting...

Perhaps, being new, you could inquire how they have managed to avoid tobacco
mosaic virus while allowing smoking in the plant areas?  Doesn't speak to
your preference for clean air, but could be an inoffensive way to get them
to curtail it at least in some places.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kitty" <kmrsy@comcast.net>
To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2004 6:14 PM
Subject: Re: [CHAT] We're waiting...


> Today we potted inside the barn, so she stepped outside to smoke, so no
> problem.  But then one of the guys started puffing on a cigar.  So I
figure
> it's something  that is tolerated around there.
>
>  Kitty
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Judy L Browning" <judybrowning@lewiston.com>
> To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2004 9:07 AM
> Subject: Re: [CHAT] We're waiting...
>
>
> > Re coworker. That's a tough situation. can't ask her to go outside,
hmmm.
> I
> > make my husband move downwind, or if I can, I just step upwind of his
> fumes.
> > If you're still working, she should move. Don't suppose there's a
> desinated
> > smoking area? Hope you can get this worked out. Getting an unwelcome
> breath
> > of smoke can sure ruin a nice day.
> > Judy B
> > z 6 Idaho, hyacinths, forsythia, squill & ipheion? (sp?) in bloom
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Kitty" <kmrsy@comcast.net>
> > To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
> > Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2004 7:16 PM
> > Subject: Re: [CHAT] We're waiting...
> >
> >
> > > The only trouble I had yesterday with the potting mix was the frozen
> > chunks.
> > > The pile was outside and we worked outside, too.  This is a bulkier
mix
> > for
> > > woody plants, not the fine milled stuff you'd use for filling trays.
> But
> > > you are right.  Those light materials like milled sphagnum,
vermiculite,
> &
> > > perlite can be tough on the nose and lungs.  The only problem in that
> area
> > > for me so far is the other woman they hired with me.  She breaks
> > frequently
> > > for cigarettes and doesn't always move away from the work area to
smoke.
> > > Sort of ruins the fresh air for me.
> > >
> > > Kitty
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Donna " <justme@prairieinet.net>
> > > To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
> > > Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2004 8:14 PM
> > > Subject: RE: [CHAT] We're waiting...
> > >
> > >
> > > > Kitty, I realize you are working outside so this may not apply....
but
> > > > found wearing some type of breathing mask helps in the greenhouse
when
> > > > we are plants thousands of plugs and seeds. That darn potting soil
> will
> > > > make your sinuses go nuts while filling up a zillion trays! (well
mine
> > > > anyways)
> > > >
> > > > Donna
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > That sounds like it work a treat, Kitty; think you'd find it very
> > > > > useful and it would keep you relatively clean for whipping out on
> > > > > errands.  Of course, if it were me, I'd still have potting soil
> > > > > everywhere BUT where the apron was:-)
> > > > >
> > > > > Marge Talt, zone 7 Maryland
> > > >
> > >
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