Re: Re: HYB: putting on ladies hose - humor

Christian,

>Man o Man! I still haven't figured out whether he's trying to wear
>the hose or just cover some wire baskets.

Just the baskets!
>
>But I would suggest that you get some tulle, or other meshy fabric
>from the local fabric store.  If you feel the need to put up some
>kind of frame (like wire baskets) it would surely be a lot easier to
>set up than all that gruntin' and snortin'

Actually, I don't think it would be easier.  I got a larger size today and
covered more than twice as many baskets in half the time.  I have a much
greater appreciation for the physical properties of the material now.  Once
stretched, it latches on to the wire rings.  So there is no need for ties,
wire or sewing.  The material is so stretchy, it just stays put once in
place.  It was interesting buying the things, though.  I found racks and
didn't have a clue of what I needed.  Couldn't read the sizes - in short,
knew absolutely zilch about what to select.  Living in a small town sure has
advantages because I spotted a relative.  Being the wife of a tried and true
peanut farmer for many years, it didn't take much explaining as to what I
was wanting.  I let her pick the colors since she understood a plants' need
for light, air and water - ivory and nude.  And, of course, she knew exactly
which were the largest sizes in addition to knowing the havoc grasshoppers
can wreak.  Thought it a good idea she could use as well.  Trouble was,
Wal-Mart didn't have any wire baskets, so I'm half a dozen short on what is
needed.  The material was cheap and with the baskets I have on hand, the
whole enterprise isn't going to cost too much even with a few new wire
frames.  If it doesn't prove too biodegradable in the weather, I can even
store the covers for another season.  I suspect it will last pretty well
since I've used it to tie pecan grafts in the past and it seemed to last
through several seasons in all kinds of weather.  At least the seedlings
aren't going to be demolished instantly.  At the size of these, they are a
mere appetizer for a grasshopper.  My big iris beds are a sea of movement
and are being demolished at an incredible rate.  Those islands in full sun
are now cut to 3-4 inches high max and they're currently working on the
raised beds.  Those in the most shade will be the last to get devoured if
past experience is an indicator.  You need a motorcycle brain bucket with a
full face shield to walk or mow without being hit by one.  They can sure
slam into your face with considerable force for something that's usually
barely over an inch long.  I wish they didn't like the iris so well, though.
I think I'd have better bloom if those leaves were left intact longer.

Donald Eaves
donald@eastland.net
Texas Zone 7b, USA



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