I believe it's just woodshop pine shavings, no additives or anything. I got them at a ranch supply store in bulk, not at a pet store.

I'm actually doing "lasagne composting" (layers of cardboard, straw, and soil) in this instance. Still kosher?

Yes I am! Double durrrr.......

Keep your diaper bag packed. Now you have only one thing to grab!

Oops - time for my own reading comprehension fail, since you're going in August. Rocky Mountain is still lovely, you'll just see fewer wildflowers.

I haven't been, but I heard that Yellowstone Canyon is really, really deep, like more than half a mile deep. I'd love to see that.

If you do this, you're also too close to the Grand Tetons to pass them up. If you take the state highways into northwest Colorado and then US 40 east, you can drive through Rocky Mountain National Park on US 34 (highest continuous paved road in the world, and lovely in the late spring) and connect to US 36 to get to Boulder.

Thanks! There are some groups here, one being Denver Urban Homesteading. I need to get involved.

Um, the destination is Boulder, Fnarf...

I think Ferris Bueller might actually be a bit much for the 10-12 year olds, since it is aimed at high schoolers. But if any of you saw it when you were that age, you can speak up. (I was 16 when it came out.)

I give another thumbs up for Stand By Me.

@ Rev. Smith, that's mostly fair (e.g. leftover change for drip), but pulling a good shot of espresso takes skill. Starbucks might make it seem like it's nothing, but that's why their drinks suck. It's not easy to get it just right, so a tip is definitely in order.

@ Seattle Firefly, again, if you tip a bartender, why don't you tip a barista? They do the same job, that is, pouring coffee and pouring beer take the exact amount of skill and service. Maybe you only order mixed drinks at the bar, but I don't know anyone who doesn't tip for beer.

ALWAYS tip baristas. Unless you're also the cheap fuck who won't tip your bartender.