I might take mine with some brandy . . . diatomaceous earth

Ah...yeah....for killing snails and slugs!!!

Why are you consumming it?

I ate snails last night . . .

It's another "health food" fad to rid ones intestines of parasitic critters.

I figure I ate enough dirt as a kid and don't need any more.

Y'all have a great week! B-)

Diatomaceous Earth, or DE for short is good for alot of things.

Somehow, taken with brandy does not seem quite right.

Maybe it would be better to have your mother in law hit you on the head with a rock?

I don't know, but DE & Brandy and getting hit by your mil seem to be about the same.

N

I thought it was what is used in swimming pool filter systems. Maybe you could eat the dirt, drink the brandy, get hit over the head by your mother in law, then piss in the pool skimmer.

(Diatomaceons Earth) Filter

The majority of D.E. filters are made of stainless steel, with a few being made of fiberglass. The elements inside consist of a series of plastic grids covered with a cheesecloth-like fabric. A white powder, known as D.E., is added through the skimmer and mixes with the water as it heads toward the filter. As the water passes through the filter, the D.E. powder coats the outside of the elements. This coating traps microscopic impurities which cannot be trapped by sand or cartridge filters, and therefore provides better water clarity in the pool. The efficiency rating of a D.E. filter is about 3 microns. This means you can filter anywhere from 15% to 50% less per day, which results in reduced electric bills, and extended motor life.

Especially in drought areas, D.E. filters are most commonly recommended and installed because of the lower water requirements for cleaning (compared to the sand filter).

Drawbacks for the D.E. Filter:

To clean this type of filter, the filter must be taken apart in order to hose the elements off with water. Each time you backwash, or clean the grids, you need to re-charge the filter by adding two to four pounds ofthe D.E. powder (which is very inexpensive) through the skimmer. However, since modern D.E. filters can go as long as 6 months to a year between cleanings, this is not much of a drawback! Older D.E. filters are usually cleaned quarterly.
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Maybe you could eat the dirt, drink the brandy, get hit over the head by your mother in law, then piss in the pool skimmer.

doesn't suond so bad when you say it so poetically

there is the DE used in pool filtration and the kind used around the yard and other places.

i hope Mr. 69 is not eating the kind for pools. it may be a last supper.

We used it to kill critters. Something doesn't sound right about ingesting that stuff. Doesn't it kill by cutting up critters' insides?

> We used it to kill critters. Something doesn't sound right about ingesting that stuff. Doesn't it kill by cutting up critters' insides?

As I was reading this thread, i was thinking the same thing. However, a quick Google here:

http://diatomaceous.org/

found the following, so I guess John is OK -

Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth Uses

Diatomaceous Earth is white clay-like powder that is composed of the fossilized remains of marine plankton, which once were the main source of food in prehistoric times. As the plankton died, their fossilized remains fell to the bottom of the sea floor and eventually hardened and became the clay like powder, referred to as diatomite. The fresh water deposits of diatomite eventually were transported onto land where they are now mined. This form of diatomite is called food grade diatomaceous earth because it is the purest form of DE and can be consumed by humans and animals.

Is Diatomaceous Earth Safe For Humans

In humans, there are many benefits to taking food grade DE. Food grade Diatomaceous Earth contains a large concentration of silica, a much need element, as well as many other trace elements vital to our health. Some of the most common benefits of Diatomaceous earth include: stronger bones, teeth, and nails, improved skin health, improved joint health, lower blood pressure, and lower cholesterol, among many other things.

Food grade DE is one of the best ways to flush the body’s digestive system and remove toxins and other parasites from the digestive tract. DE can cleanse the digestive system due to its’ shape. Under a microscope, DE looks similar to tiny shards of glass. These sharp edges of DE scrape away toxins, viruses, and bacteria from walls the digestive tract. These harmful materials are then trapped by DE and removed during bowel movements. This allows your digestive system to be cleansed and function much more efficiently.

Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth Side Effects

For humans, there are side effects of taking food grade DE. While DE is not specifically approved for human use, there have been no reports of any health problems in humans taking DE. Plus, DE can simply be added to any food or drink you consume throughout the day. If you do mix it with water or a drink, you’ll need to stir the mix to ensure the DE does not settle and start to thicken.

Most DE users take about a quarter cup a day or take DE in supplement form. Another beneficial aspect to DE is that it any extra DE you take will naturally be removed. Therefore, you do not have to worry about overdosing on DE in anyway.

Food grade diatomaceous earth can also be given to pets as well. Cats and dogs are commonly given DE as a de-wormer to remove a variety of kinds of worms from their digestive tract. It takes about 60 days for DE to completely remove any worms and any eggs in your animal. Some people also coat their cat or dog with DE powder, which is an effective way to kill ticks and fleas and helps repel any new parasites from latching onto your pets’ skin.

Food grade diatomaceous earth is a great way to cleanse your body from the various toxins we encounter each day. Plus, DE is incredibly safe and provides the body with many nutrients we do not receive enough of on a daily basis. This is why taking a DE supplement can dramatically improve your health and improve the quality of your life.

Two other common uses for the stuff:

1. Mix it with nitroglycerine and you get classical dynamite. (That's why stored dynamite has to have the holding crates flipped and rotated in order for the nitroglycerine not to leak out in pure form ... BOOM!) I don't know if they still make it that way since it's so dangerous. Since before VietNam the military developed a "safe" Military Dynamite that had the same explosive velocity without the hazardous storage problem.

2. Mix it with rubbing oil (and a felt pad) when finishing furniture and you get a "French Finish."

> diatomaceous earth?

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I remember them. I think I still have the 45s.