Aron2roy said: I might be interested, would have to discuss further with the wife.
FW Rule #3832: Do not discuss purchases with spouse until widget's arrival and spouse's subsequent inquiries.
Aron2roy
New Member
posted: Mar. 4, 2008 @ 2:25p
You didn't finish reading, FW Rule #3833: Disregard rule #3832 on the rare occasion the spouse actually wants the item or a similar item as well.
hungrywolff
Member
posted: Mar. 4, 2008 @ 3:13p
very interested...just have to get my wife's permission first! Where are the rules anyway?? How come some items need wife's permission and others we just take the plunge w/o thinking twice??
Thanks, op...I'd be interested....I don't think I have 120 lbs of food scraps/ month, though. Does this also take egg shells, paper, and chicken bones? Just checking...don't want to assume, esp. with this much of an investment.
thetwins said: Thanks, op...I'd be interested....I don't think I have 120 lbs of food scraps/ month, though. Does this also take egg shells, paper, and chicken bones? Just checking...don't want to assume, esp. with this much of an investment.
Yes it will take egg shells, shredded paper. However, it will not take chicken bones.
Naturemill won't be able to do a specialized code for us.
This is what we need to do. 1. Put yourself in the list if you are serious. 2. Once we have a list of three or more serious buyer, I will order first and then post an order number next to my name with the date that I order. 3. Place your order and save your order number and date next to your name. 4. This group buy will be open for 30 days. 5. At the end of 30 days, I will email a list of all group buy orders. (You can email them earlier if you want to)
saseboy said: 2. Saseboy is seriously interested. How would these be shipped to each individual, if all must be shipped to the same address for the discount??
The items can be shipped to separate addresses.
You can even have them shipped to different people and paid separately. Place a different order for each address and payment method. Once all orders are entered, reply to one of the confirmation emails with a list of the orders and we'll take care of it.
fatlard said: saseboy said: 2. Saseboy is seriously interested. How would these be shipped to each individual, if all must be shipped to the same address for the discount??
I added your name to the Quick Summary
1. fatlard 2. Sase is seriously interested.
Please add your name above if you want to to join the group buy. You should be able to edit that post.
OK! It looks like we have enough to get the group discount. I placed my order and posted my order number in the QUICK SUMMARY. Please go ahead and place your order. Make sure you include your free shipping coupon in your order.
PLEASE PLEASE ENTER YOUR ORDER NUMBER IN THE QUICK SUMMARY. PLEASE PM YOUR ORDER NUMBER (Should be 5 numbers) AND NAME TO ME!
Just to clarify. Some have expressed interest in the PRO model
If you want the Pro Version, it will also qualify for this group buy. You would pay $335 shipped instead of $399. Here is the link if you are interested
Thank for the Amazon reviews...would not have thought to look there (and I shop at Amazon weekly!). Good...looks like you have 3 buyers...I'm still mulling over the 'smell' issue.
le82
Member
posted: Mar. 6, 2008 @ 2:35a
I am not trying to trash your thread, and I do compost outdoors.
I am curious why their site and video talk about greenhouse gases being saved from landfills. Whether you compost at home or compost at the landfill, which is what happens, even if it is not being used as such, a given amount of raw material should release the same amount of greenhouse gases.
Am I missing the boat on this? I believe in composting, I just don't get why it would yield less greenhouse gas, when done at home, indoors or out.
thetwins said: Thank for the Amazon reviews...would not have thought to look there (and I shop at Amazon weekly!). Good...looks like you have 3 buyers...I'm still mulling over the 'smell' issue.
It seems that the smell issue is due to the improper balance of green to brown. I think there was too much green.. hence leading to the odor.
hungrywolff
Member
posted: Mar. 7, 2008 @ 12:02a
Thanks fatlard, Great product introduction!! The best part about it is that the planet can use a little healing from each of us... -hungrywolff
truemagellen
Happy Member
posted: Mar. 7, 2008 @ 12:44a
$6 for 10lbs of sawdust pellets???????????? Try $3 for 40lbs at the hardware store, no shipping charges either!, I've decided to delete the 'idiot comment...most people don't know it is cheap at the hardware store I hope I have informed people
They have a composter at Costco for under $100 that is 10 times the size
truemagellen
Happy Member
posted: Mar. 7, 2008 @ 12:50a
It is more environmentally friendly to use a food disposal unit in the sink and have it get into the waste stream where it will be composted in bulk but in a water based treatment plant which is far more efficient. Besides put all your stuff in this thing and it fills up like crazy, this is a high priced feel good gimmick...people who buy this probably buy 'Airborne' too! Where is your true fatwallet spirit???
truemagellen said: It is more environmentally friendly to use a food disposal unit in the sink and have it get into the waste stream where it will be composted in bulk but in a water based treatment plant which is far more efficient. Besides put all your stuff in this thing and it fills up like crazy, this is a high priced feel good gimmick...people who buy this probably buy 'Airborne' too! Where is your true fatwallet spirit???
I do agree with your post, this thing is pretty expensive and you are correct regarding the sawdust pellets. You can get the sawdust pellets cheaper at a hardware store.
However, I do disagree with a few points especially the one for using the garbage disposal for food products. For example, lets say some eats half a salad and wants to throw away the other half. Chances are the other half is going into the trash. Or if you eat a banana.. do you throw the peel away or stick it in the disposal. I am sure that most people throw it in the trash. Further, do you run your disposal with the water on or water off. I am sure you are running clean water down the train so... the disposal can work more efficiently. Thats a waste of water.
Another point that you are not see is that we get compost after this process is done. I am not sure if you want sludge from the waste treatment plant for your garden... that is if they give it to you.
Finally... I do not compost.. honestly. i have no inclination of going outside to turn a compost pile... this makes it worth it for me... and fun as well.
hungrywolff
Member
posted: Mar. 7, 2008 @ 8:10a
I welcome truemagellan's comment...except for the 'people are idiots' part. Agreed, cheap wood pellets at local hardware store works with me. I don't need brand name Naturemill pellets. I have to ck out costco's 10x larger version. I've leisurely shopped around for over a year on a composter on various websites and they all run around $150-$350 range. Just a little less expensive than this Naturemill composter.
Currently I do not compost but would love to learn. It's a daunting project to get started... to begin piling leaves, cut grass, food trash, etc in your backyard and have it attract flies/insects and stink up the whole neighborhood. Composting is book-learned for me so far and although I know people who keep a pile in their back yard, I have not been able to practice it myself. And the cold, freezing winter, what to do with the compost pile?? I don't know. And now, here comes this naturemill composter... have not tried it yet but dying to learn.
Finally I don't even know what an "Airborne" is...don't even want to google it in fear of turning into one of those people that buy it! And here in NY most people don't have food disposal units in their sink. We just flush it straight down as long as it clears!! -hungrywolff
I am really enjoying this discussion, this composter is too much $$ for my FW blood, but I am planning on building my own this spring and need to learn more as well.
bensm0m said: Sorry I dont know what PM means so I hope this works My full name is Rhea Dawn Smith my order #14748
Thanks. Will we be getting the $50 in april?
Yup, this will work.
PM means private message. If you look on the leftside underneath a person name there is a button for private message. Essential it sends me a message without having to put your whole name in the thread for privacy reasons.
As for the $50. I will email them shortley, they will refund $50 back to your credit card.
AbbyNormal
Cranky Member
posted: Mar. 9, 2008 @ 5:47p
While Im not able to participate in this deal at this time, I really appreciate the time and effort you're going through to make this happen, fatlard.
I got the composter yesterday and I am so far thrilled. Upon opening the box... the unit seems kinda light and fragile... seems like it is styrofoam.. but I think it will be durable enough since Naturemill says it is weather proof.
The air pump is a little loud but should break in and make it quieter. The rotator makes a thunk noise when mixing but quieted down after I added more materials in the unit.
I added dirt, moss, flour and coffee grounds yesterday.... as of today.. it seems to be dissolving nicely. It is warming up to a point where there is condensation on the top of the unit.
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