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Sara Dawn's avatar

Totally agree on the Stevie Wonder genius. I was a huge fan and still have all three vinyls. I was sweet sixteen and Motown MAD!

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Ben Green's avatar

I can't even *think* the name Stevie Wonder without Sir Duke coming into my head. So that is my earworm for the day :D :D

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Anna Vinson's avatar

instructions for me to make a donatioñ for the pigs,? 😊

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Ben Green's avatar

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Susie's avatar

Agreed, Songs in the Key of Life is pure Stevie genius. Methinks I’ll be listening to some Massive Attack artistry come the collapse…possibly their film score - Danny the Dog

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Ben Green's avatar

Mezzanine definitely ranks up there with Stevie's greatest albums for sure!

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Jack McNulty's avatar

What about the flies? They must undoubtedly become more annoying with time... How do you combat this particular detail? And just for clarity purposes...I am referring to your outdoor composting toilet...

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Ben Green's avatar

I think things like rats and flies and cockroaches are mostly a city problem. At least, they have never found my drop bogs yet. The sawdust probably helps. Don't go easy on the sawdust!

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Kaja's avatar

Hi Ben! :-)

How do your composting toilets work?

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Ben Green's avatar

Hi Kaja! With considerably greater ease than the internet will have you believe. Dig a hole. Drop off. Cover with sawdust. Or leaves. Or grass mowings. When it's full, put a lid on it. 12 months later, dig it out and feed it to potatoes.

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Kaja's avatar

Will it completely decompose within 12 months? That’s quick!

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Ben Green's avatar

Faster than that. Vegan poop anyway. Dunno about the rancid guts of animal eaters

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