tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18580914.post8975245901287307857..comments2023-10-08T07:43:51.327-05:00Comments on These Broken Vases | Finding Beauty in Unexpected Places: The Day I Called Poison ControlAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09611345201573528750noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18580914.post-79136072440162503632012-04-06T17:37:59.838-05:002012-04-06T17:37:59.838-05:00Great writing, Ellen!Great writing, Ellen!Marciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08886388916138194097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18580914.post-12856324734387973562012-04-06T17:36:59.145-05:002012-04-06T17:36:59.145-05:00Excellent writing, Ellen! Sorry this had to happen...Excellent writing, Ellen! Sorry this had to happen to you, but I'm also glad you can take the girls to the park by yourself now! Thanks for writing about this. I can't believe it didn't kill all the ants! Yuck.Marciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08886388916138194097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18580914.post-15953179206470435462012-04-01T19:21:22.239-05:002012-04-01T19:21:22.239-05:00It is exciting. We have now even visited a second ...It is exciting. We have now even visited a second park, but it was pretty large so Andy came too. But the girls did awesome!Ellen Stumbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02883373231740515881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18580914.post-36035368861643787872012-04-01T19:20:10.408-05:002012-04-01T19:20:10.408-05:00But what about an entire colony in your planter?But what about an entire colony in your planter?Ellen Stumbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02883373231740515881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18580914.post-36165536612843196252012-03-20T23:15:42.269-05:002012-03-20T23:15:42.269-05:00Exponentially...yes. However, there are still ants...Exponentially...yes. However, there are still ants in the planter!<br />Andy said next time google what I want to mix before I do it. maybe we will call Alex! Ha!Ellen Stumbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02883373231740515881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18580914.post-90531957723961364562012-03-20T23:13:20.998-05:002012-03-20T23:13:20.998-05:00here I thought it was just ammonia and bleach that...here I thought it was just ammonia and bleach that you werent supposed to mix. ;) thanks for the FYI!!! Glad you were smart and moved quickly- and also glad for a fun day at the park.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05452607521750848540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18580914.post-51551037405124654402012-03-20T19:32:21.106-05:002012-03-20T19:32:21.106-05:00What an adventure! We never have anything that exc...What an adventure! We never have anything that exciting happen around here *wink*<br /><br />Honestly, though, you SHOULD be proud of yourself for reacting so quickly and thinking so clearly! God definitely had your back on this one for sure.Sabrina Steylinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10502908654294596013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18580914.post-7270821642601995072012-03-20T18:42:39.736-05:002012-03-20T18:42:39.736-05:00Alex knew right away, that your mixture was toxic....Alex knew right away, that your mixture was toxic. But he IS a chemist.<br /><br />BIG QUESTION - did it kill the ants?!Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16897681257309954354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18580914.post-56136734617923580222012-03-20T17:19:56.699-05:002012-03-20T17:19:56.699-05:00I'm glad everything turned out OK. It's da...I'm glad everything turned out OK. It's days like these that remind you that there is never a dull moment in parenting. I'm glad you can take the kids to the park now. I'd die without the park, my kids have way too much energy burn.Twingle Mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12907505775593685411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18580914.post-33044971594607172672012-03-20T15:49:39.588-05:002012-03-20T15:49:39.588-05:00Oh Ellen, I love you! You make me smile. Thanks f...Oh Ellen, I love you! You make me smile. Thanks for sharing your adventures.Amy Stauffernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18580914.post-48131460095083469572012-03-20T11:57:50.001-05:002012-03-20T11:57:50.001-05:00I will try that since it is the planter and there ...I will try that since it is the planter and there are it is just dirt!Ellen Stumbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02883373231740515881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18580914.post-22207673155154567062012-03-20T11:29:04.402-05:002012-03-20T11:29:04.402-05:00Glad you guys are alright. I would not have guess...Glad you guys are alright. I would not have guessed that bleach and vinegar would be a dangerous mix- but I flunked chemistry. TIP: Get the kids out of the area and carefully pour a pot of boiling water on the anthill. The heat kills the ants, and there's NO chemicals. But- it'll also kill the grass. :(Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01869932296709812709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18580914.post-68453789166598311312012-03-20T10:59:20.695-05:002012-03-20T10:59:20.695-05:00Ants do not like surfactants since it destroys the...Ants do not like surfactants since it destroys their body wax -which keeps them from desiccating. Their feet are the most sensitive-they don't like to walk on "bad" things. So if you need to keep ants out of something, soaps work. I have used a powdered dishwasher soap line to keep them from coming in my door. Also if they are trailing, you just need to use a liquid soap to disrupt their pheromone (scent) trail. Borax (laundry aisle) is a good ant killer ingredient. Mrs Y.Mrs Ynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18580914.post-74544126491700760222012-03-20T08:40:49.665-05:002012-03-20T08:40:49.665-05:00Never a dull moment, huh Ellen??
I adore the ladi...Never a dull moment, huh Ellen??<br /><br />I adore the ladies at Poison Control. They are the sweetest, most helpful people on the planet. And I especially love how there is never judgement in their voice. Love them!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com