Wongo 4 : possums 0

[Wongo]

I love possums because they are fantastic. Roof top soccer friendly score update.

Wongo 4 : possums 0

:D

[boban]

What's with the national park business.

Plead self defense....

[Skew ChiDAMN!!]

You sure you haven't just caught the same one four times? :D

Made it home in good time the first few times, but got sidetracked by a sexily turned tail end on the last trip?

[felixe]

We used to have possums, then we got 2 boxers!!!
Last possum we saw/heard was 6 months ago, the dogs bailed it up on the veranda near the roof, whacked it like a piniata with the broom and sent it flying onto the lawn with the dogs in hot pursuit!! Haven't seen one since!!!

[Rocker]

Possums? Never heard of one or seen one in this part of the world. Out in the bush, we have our wildlife under control - all the neighbours have rottweilers or dobermans, so the possums have given up the struggle and moved into town:D

Rocker

[Zed]

just like schwartszenegger.... "they'll be back...":o

[mudgutts]

I'm with you Felixe my dogs chase the possums away every night, As i feed the wild birds the possums thinks it's there for them too but my dogs have other ideas

[keith53]

Stuff the possums, I say. What the hell did they ever do for you?

[Iain]

Ferret the miniature Fox Terrier ensures we don't have any around the house, only in the little forest up the driveway, and that's where they stay.

[craigb]

9:15pm I caught the first one, took it to the nearby national park and let it go.

You do realise that that's illegal don't you Scott.

I hope the NSWPWS doesn't find out. :eek:

[bitingmidge]

I caught the first one, took it to the nearby national park and let it go.
You may live to regret that!

I know I've posted it before, but five or six years ago, a bloke who happened to be a greyhound trainer was caught with something like 80 possums in his wagon, parked near an inner Brisbane City park.

He was arrested and charged with catching possums (or whatever).

When the case came to trial he claimed that he had collected them all from his greyhound training facility, and was releasing them in the city so they would be safe from his dogs.

Cheers,

P

[Wood Borer]

We had heaps of possums until we got the two pet snakes. Although the snakes are still young and small, I think it could be the smell of snake droppings and the smell of the shed skins.

It might also just be a lucky coincidence. The possums have been there for 16 years that we know about and they disappeared and stayed away since the snakes arrived 18 months ago.

We are currently collecting the snake droppings so we can take them around to Meg's parents place. They have heaps of possums so the results will be interesting.

[Driver]

We are currently collecting the snake droppings so we can take them around to Meg's parents place.


Brother Borer

This sounds like a delightful gift for your parents-in-law. I trust that you will present it in a suitable box. Perhaps a dovetailed creation?

I can see it now:-

"Oh thanks, Rob! What a lovely little box! What's inside? (Long pause) ........Oh! It looks like ..... No it can't be..... can it?"

[Sturdee]

........... took it to the nearby national park and let it go. ........... took it to the national park and let it go. ............ took it to the national park and let it go. ................... took it to the national park and let it go.



What a waste. They taste nearly as good as cats.:D :D :D :D


Peter.

[Iain]

What a waste. They taste nearly as good as cats.:D :D :D :D


Peter.
Hey Jed, go an get a mess of them there possums so Jethro can have a snack, yes Granny, Elle May, waar is yow................:rolleyes:

[Wongo]

Craig,

I did not know it is illegal. I always thought that freeing an animal to where they belong is a noble thing to do.

My mother-in-law suggested me to wait until they are out at night and get up the roof and block the holes. The problem is there are 5-6 of them up so how do I know they are all out? There are 3 big holes on the roof and 2 of them are dangerous to get to during the day. It is impossible get up there at night.


Only a couple of months ago, one got into the house through the skylight. It fell into the bathroom. I woke up and found it in the kitchen downstairs. I had no idea how long it was in the house for but it was long enough to make a big mess.

It got sorry worried that night. It kept me awake all night thinking what if it wandered into the kids’ room, ran wild, jumped on the baby cot and landed on Emily or Jasmin’s face.:(


Can someone offer me better way to solve the problem?

[keith53]

You may live to regret that!

I know I've posted it before, but five or six years ago, a bloke who happened to be a greyhound trainer was caught with something like 80 possums in his wagon, parked near an inner Brisbane City park.

He was arrested and charged with catching possums (or whatever).

When the case came to trial he claimed that he had collected them all from his greyhound training facility, and was releasing them in the city so they would be safe from his dogs.

Cheers,

P

So, did he get off? :D

[Barry_White]

I've been told that possums will make their way back to place where the living is good no matter how far you take them. They can be savage little so and so's

[Iain]

Scott, if it's any consolation, we had one come down a chimney into a wood heater (off at the time or it could have been lunch).
Just heard some noises in the longe room when I went in and opened the door on the heater, this big black brush came flying out and climbed and jumped over everything, breaking quite a bit along the way, was still going beserk when I opened the front door and stood aside.
It finally made an exit but made one hell of a sooty mess along the way.
Did a good job on the chimney though 8" SS flue:)

[Wongo]

My best chance is to get up there on the weekend and block the holes. That way at least there are out of the roof. My brother-in-law is coming to help me.

[Iain]

I can send Ferret up for a holiday if you wish, should fit in an $8 express post bag:D :D :D

[Wongo]

Should I delete this thread?

[jmk89]

Should I delete this thread?

No, mate - it is providing some members with innocent entertainment.

My take on possums (aside from thinking that, along with feral cats, we should be allowed to do whatever we like to remove them form our home) is to take up the earlier suggestion about getting in contact with your Local Council. The parents-in-law live in possum paradise on the upper North Shore and the Ku-ring-gai council (although being complete dropkicks on a number of things) is quite helpful - they have cages that they will hire out and a little man who will remove the possum when you catch it. As I was taught in PNG - prollem blong 'em. IE if they take it away and do unspeakable things, it's not your problem.

[craigb]

I can understand your concern Scott.

We've had a brushtail in the roof before too. PITA.

The thing is that the law requires you to re-locate any such possum elsewhere on the same property. We ended up providing a box in a tree for ours :rolleyes: . Now the little bastard devours our camillias.:(

I think the reason that they shouldn't be released into bushland is because they are territorial and they end up getting killed by the resident possum.

I don't believe that Willoughby Council has a re-location service but I could be wrong. I guess you could give them a call.

[Wood Borer]

Col,

At the moment the “secret ingredient” is being collected in a well sealed container as the fumes are rather strong. I will perform the tests firstly and if they are satisfactory, then some elegant boxes can be made with appropriate titles.

Snake Sheyte Scenter ?

Python Poo Pot ?

My theory on the matter is that snakes have been swallowing possums for millions of years so it is possibly hard wired in the possum DNA to avoid areas that smell like snakes. Naphthalene and fluoro lights whilst unpleasant do not seem to send a shiver down the spines of the possums. I have tried all of those deterrents without any long term satisfactory solutions.

The possums lift the tiles on the roof and think nothing of jumping long distances from a tree onto roofs or just walking along the power wires from the pole to house. They are very keen.

I like native animals but sometimes they can be a nuisance such as possums. We have removed their hollow trees but provided them with fruit trees and other sources of food. More possums and less possum accommodation results in you sharing your space with them. Although they are extremely annoying, I do not condone cruelty towards them.

Removing them can be a bit like taking a bucket of water out of the sea and being puzzled why their isn’t a bucket shaped depression left in the sea. If you permanently removed some possums, there are others happy to take their place.

Good luck Scott – if my potion works, I will send some to you. I just hope it doesn’t set off alarms in the Post Office and I get arrested for being a terrorist suspect. “I can explain your honour, it is only snake poo for Wongo to scare the possums out of his roof”.

[Driver]

... then some elegant boxes can be made with appropriate titles.

Snake Sheyte Scenter ?

Python Poo Pot ?


.... and if you made one from sheoak in Shaker style with air holes to let the fumes out it could be a (wait for it!)

She-Oak She-nake She-it She-aker

(Hey! That's not bad for a Monday morning!)

[Wood Borer]

:D I gave you a greenie for that one Col.

Wongo - do you want to try the She-Oak She-nake She-it She-aker?

I can send you some if you are game to try it.

[jmk89]

Good luck Scott – if my potion works, I will send some to you. I just hope it doesn’t set off alarms in the Post Office and I get arrested for being a terrorist suspect. “I can explain your honour, it is only snake poo for Wongo to scare the possums out of his roof”.

If it works WB, the zoos of Australia will have a product that they can sell to all of us that will help with their funding - I imagine that Taronga and the like have a few more snakes than you (at elast I hope so).:D

[Wood Borer]

I only have two snakes so Taronga would be a good source.

In my Avatar you can see our little Victoria checking out one of my planes.

[Wongo]

WB you know where I live.:cool:

[Iain]

Rob, when I inadvertently stand on a tiger at my place it is I who She-ites, not it:o
Feel free to come and collect them so you can compare the samples (snakes not mine).

[Wood Borer]

Iain,

You could be sitting on a fortune mate - just find their droppings. They say you can encourage snakes to defacate by massaging their bellies.

Of course the body fluids at their other end may discourage the possums too. :eek:

All this is just a theory at this stage - so it will be interesting when Scott tries is out to see if his results are similar to mine.

[goat]

1 possum, cut-up
1/2 cup oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium onion, sliced
4 carrots, cut in thick slices
1 small can whole kernel corn
1 can whole tomatoes
1 bell pepper sliced 2 zucchini cut in large pieces
1/2 head cabbage cut in large pieces
8 ounces tomato juice
1/4 cup white vinegar
10 drops Tabasco
salt and pepper to taste
5 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced

Brown possum in oil in a Dutch oven or heavy skillet. Add all ingredients:D except potatoes, cabbage, pepper, and zucchini. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes. Add remaining ingredients. Simmer another 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

[goat]

Roasted Sassafras Possum

1 skinned and dressed possum cut-up
3 cups sliced carrots
6 cups onions, quartered
6 cups potatoes, quartered
1 clove garlic minced
1 can cream of mushroom or celery soup
1 cup flour
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3 cups water
salt and pepper



Brown possum in a little grease in a ovenproof iron pot then remove pieces. Add the rest of the ingredients to the pot. Arrange possum artfully on top. Bake covered at 350 degrees F for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

[goat]

BTW when you depleate your possum supply just substitute for any other meat thats handy ie: cat ;)

[keith53]

BTW when you depleate your possum supply just substitute for any other meat thats handy ie: cat ;)

Nah, cats are only good for crab pot bait.. :D

[Iain]

They say you can encourage snakes to defacate by massaging their bellies.
I don't believe you, come out here in summer and show me;)

[Wongo]

BTW when you depleate your possum supply just substitute for any other meat thats handy ie: cat ;)


I like you mate.:D

[Wood Borer]

I don't believe you, come out here in summer and show me;)

No problems, you hold the tiger snake and I will massage it's belly:p

Give me a call when you have caught it and I will be there in about an hour or so unless I am busy.:)

[Gumby]

Wongo, I tried that leaving them in the forest stuff on my wife - but it doesn't work. She came home again. :mad: Believe me, if she can find her way back, any possum can. I mean, have you ever heard a female giving directions :rolleyes:

:D

[Ashore]

Had a mate who bought a house near a national park about 4 years age & of course his SHMBO wanted the fire place opened so she could have open fires, so he removed the cover off the top of the chimney, couple of nights later much noise etc possum had come down said chimney into lounge room , was finally chased outside but to this day some of the little soot markes still remain, BTW chimney is again sealed:D

On the other hand my SHMBO bought me a pet possum who lives on the front verandah and is no problem at all:rolleyes:

Rgds

[rodp]

Am trying to get in touch with Hezbollah after possums destroyed my two banana stems that were loaded with $16 a kilo bananas

[silentC]

It's a bit like those new mouse traps that catch them alive. It says on the box "release the mouse blah blah blah". As if I would go to the trouble of catching a mouse just to let it go. It goes on to say "if you must dispose of the mouse, kill it humanely blah blah blah". Now that's more like it.

[Wood Borer]

Wongo,

Do you want the repellent and a snake skin sent (scent) to your home address?

[Iain]

Is that the plastic one that claims to kill humanely, gently strangles them for about 20 minutes, at least the other ones are quick, and painful if one goes off while setting it.
We lay cheese around our place and let the cholesterol do it's work:rolleyes:

[Ianab]

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/story.cfm?c_id=2&ObjectID=10392638

Thats one way of making sure they dont come back :D

[silentC]

Is that the plastic one that claims to kill humanely, gently strangles them for about 20 minutes

Nope. It's a blue plastic 'tunnel' about 2" square. It has about a 15 degree bend about halfway along. There's a cap on one end that you open to place the bait, and a door at the other. You bait it and set it on the floor with the door open - it stands on a couple of legs. The end with the bait sticks up in the air by virtue of the bend. When the mouse goes inside and climbs to the end where the bait is, its weight makes the bait end drop and the door end lift up and the door swings shut. He has nice feed of peanut butter for a while and then it's off for a little swim.

[scooter]

blah blah ingredients blah

Brown possum in a Dutch oven ..blah blah method

:eek: who the hell wants the possum in bed with you :eek: ;) :p

Not that humane, either... :D


That privilege is reserved for the better half... :D


Cheers.......................Sean

[goat]

:eek: who the hell wants the possum in bed with you :eek: ;) :p
Cheers.......................Sean
like i said before you can subtitute possum for other meat ie:pussy







damn i think we just went orange:o

[scooter]

Rugged, goat :rolleyes:

[Wood Borer]

One skin and one dollup in the post today Wongo. Meg is worried what she will declare the contents contain.:p

[Driver]

One skin and one dollup in the post today Wongo. Meg is worried what she will declare the contents contain.:p


That's easy:

One snake-skin lined possum preventative prescription. ;)

[Iain]

Wonder how the dogs will react that sniff the mail.................

[Driver]

Wonder how the dogs will react that sniff the mail.................

They'll probaly go:

"Aw shee-it!"

(I know I would!)

[Iain]

You've already done that line (she-oak..shee-ite et al).
Moderators could impose a ban for this as it fails to comply with the code of conduct:p

[Flowboy]

Hi all,

On the possum thing,
I had the Possum Meister in several weeks ago and they put a little one way door in the roof (like Macy's for possums) then baited for rats as apparently they eat possum poop. Anyway, the possums have gone, but while there is no smell anywhere, we've been inundated by flies. I've used 3 cans of fly spray in as many weeks and killed over 200, not counting those the Cat scanner devoured. I'm starting to feel like Be'elzebub.

Rob

[Iain]

Anyway, the possums have gone, but while there is no smell anywhere, we've been inundated by flies. I've used 3 cans of fly spray in as many weeks and killed over 200.
Rob
I'll put money on a dead rat in the roof, happened to us once and about a billion flies came into the bathroom through the ceiling fan.
Laying in bed and heard a strange noise, opened the bathroom door to be confronted by a huge black cloud.
Open door slightly and release half a can of MOrtein or whatever and we had a three inch thick carpet of dead flies.
Our new ceiling fan is sealed so this won't be a problem again.

[Driver]

You've already done that line (she-oak..shee-ite et al).
Moderators could impose a ban for this as it fails to comply with the code of conduct:p


:p yourself!

[Wood Borer]

If it was one of Iain's tigers it could be called elapid epidermis and fang faeces.

[Iain]

You appear to be extremely envious of my tigers, please don't be, feel free to come and take as many as you wish for your collection:rolleyes:
I will even provide lunch, hessian bags, and anything else you may desire.

[Eddie Jones]

We get a lot of the buggers on the roof of our houseboat. Wouldn't mind if the little t*rds took their football boot off.

[Wongo]

Thanks WB,

The python poo is here. It is still warm and fresh. I will put some on the balcony tonight and see how it goes.

Just one question, do pythons eat corns?

Thanks again.:cool:

[Driver]

The python poo is here. It is still warm and fresh. I will put some on the balcony tonight and see how it goes.

Just one question, do pythons eat corns?



Er, Scott. (Ahem) Are you sure that's genuine python poo he has sent? I mean, he wouldn't have slipped you some.....No, no, .....he wouldn't have done that, of course he wouldn't....would he? :confused:

[Wongo]

Captian, how can I find out whether it is genuine?:eek:

[Driver]

Captian, how can I find out whether it is genuine?:eek:

You'll need to find a Python Poo Proof Provider. Try 'P' in the Yellow Pages.

[Wood Borer]

I eat and partially chew corn and my snakes only swallow mice. Snakes do not chew their food.

A close inspection by Scott should reveal whole fragments of mice bones with no teeth marks and not partially chewed corn.

The mice were swallowed by the snake 2 1/2 weeks ago.

Unless the mice had eaten corn prior to being swallowed.....:confused:

[Driver]

Scott

I recommend a very, VERY powerful magnifying glass and a long stick. ;)

[Wongo]

I eat and partially chew corn and my snakes only swallow mice. Snakes do not chew their food.

A close inspection by Scott should reveal whole fragments of mice bones with no teeth marks and not partially chewed corn.

The mice were swallowed by the snake 2 1/2 weeks ago.

Unless the mice had eaten corn prior to being swallowed.....:confused:


Are you poo-pooing me WB?

[Wood Borer]

Scott did it have any effect?

What about the sloughed snake skin?

I might retail the ingredient through the Craporium if it works - good idea?:p

[Wongo]

Well we had our first possum free night. That stuff smells bloody awful though but hey what do I expect. It is poo afterall. :D

How much can a python poo a day mate? Coz we might be able to get something going.

I will keep the skin as medicine.:p Thanks WB.

[Felder]

I've been pondering and I now have a question to pose,

If you place python poo upon your porch to persuade possums to p*ss off promptly, would the same python poo provide a perfume of provacation to other pythons in the precinct?

Translation: Is python poop a similar solution to cane toads? Sure, you get rid of one pest, but gain another?? Or are snakes more territorial and wouldn't come near the stench of anothers poopy?

[Wongo]

Maybe they don't like possum poo.:p

[Wood Borer]

Snakes are very efficient with their digestion. They can go almost 2 years without eating however mine are fed about 5 small mice every fortnight and they only poo once or twice every fortnight.

You can buy the mice frozen from pet shops in various sizes - pinkies, hoppers etc. Obviously you thaw them out and heat them up a bit before offering them to your snakes. The snakes strike at the mouse, coil themselves around the mouse and swallow them head first. It is quite a spectacular event with the snakes striking and coiling at the speed of lightning.

They are generally solitary creatures apart from during the breeding season of course.

Let’s not get too excited about the results we need to monitor the results over a much longer period of time – it is possible there was happy hour at the local possum pub last night or perhaps a rather explicit Big Possum episode on Possum television last night.

Perhaps the smell of cat cooking in Wongo’s oven also put them off.:eek:

Keep us informed of the results Scott perhaps the possums can tolerate the smell but prefer not to hang around if there is somewhere else to go.

[craigb]

I think you need to be scientific about it Scott which means that you have to set up a control using a different poo.

The question is though, which poo to use? ;)

[Wood Borer]

You seem to be taking an interest in getting rid of possums Craig:eek: :eek: :eek:

[Wongo]

In which case, craig i can give you same sample if you like. Shoul I come over this evening?

[Termite]

Now this poo situation has possibilities. The worlds most expensive coffee is made from beans that have passed through a cat like animal.
I wonder how you would go making some moonshine out of corn that had been through a mouse and then a python.:D

[Driver]

I wonder how you would go making some moonshine out of corn that had been through a mouse and then a python.:D

You could advertise it as moonshine from the place where the sun don't shine!

Try our Python Poo Cornpong Cornpone!

Powerful Pierre's Python Poo Pernod!

The possibilities are endless! Endless, I tell you .....!

[silentC]

Python - If it tastes like bat's then it can't be genuine Python !

Ye Olde Python Pythe. Put your lisp to a pint of Python Pythe!

[Iain]

Robs Reptile Rectum Remnants:rolleyes:
Rob could try it in his espresso machine too.............

[RufflyRustic]

Geez, remind me, if I ever visit WoodBorer, to never eat corn, or upset him and Meg!!!!!!!
http://www.ubeaut.biz/cover.gif

[Wood Borer]

Don't worry Wendy, my girls are very tame and they only bite if you have been handling mice and stick your hand into their cages before washing your hands. Something warm, something the size of a mouse, something that smells like a mouse - strike.

If anyone else with possum problems would like to help test the theory, please let me know.

[Felder]

If anyone else with possum problems would like to help test the theory, please let me know.

Not for me thanks, Rob. I already receive enough crap in my letterbox :p

[craigb]

Well you see I think that what Scot has got to do is put out the python poo one night, log said possum activity and then the next night put out some other sort of poo and note the possum activity.

Actually, ideally he should try more than one other sort of poo.

He should alternate between the different types for oh, a couple of weeks or so.

Only then will we be in a position to determine the efficacy of python (or any other sort ) poo as a possum deterrent.

If it turns out that it works, welll then I'll be a customer for sure. ;)

[Wood Borer]

If it turns out that it works, welll then I'll be a customer for sure. ;)

And this has the OK from the boss?

[craigb]

And this has the OK from the boss?

Provided it only works on brush-tails. :o

[Driver]

"What's that dear? Oh, nothing much, I'm just putting out some possum deterrent".

"Smells like what, dear?"

"No, no. You're exaggerating surely."

"Well, I'm told it'll make the possums leave in a hurry."

"What was that? You'll be leaving with them, dear?"

"Or, alternatively, you and the possums will be staying and me and the possum deterrent, we'll be leaving?"

"Well, if you feel that attached to the possums, dear ...."

[Wongo]

WB, you better be very careful. Apparently pythons are capable of swallowing a little person.:p

[Wood Borer]

In which case the possum deterrent will show traces of nicotine, red wine and fine wood shavings. It may be the cure for the common cold.

Would the Government put this new wonder drug on the discount drug register? Does anyone have a contact there so I can make enquiries for the sake of the human race?

[RufflyRustic]

I wonder,

As this seems to deter possums, is there any chance it would deter mice?

Yes, I know one of WoodBorer's Pythons would do a better job, but that would get rid of me as well as the mice :o

No, I don't stand on a chair when I see a mouse:) , but I would if I saw an unwanted snake unexpectedly:rolleyes:

cheers
Wendy

[jmk89]

I wonder,

As this seems to deter possums, is there any chance it would deter mice?

Yes, I know one of WoodBorer's Pythons would do a better job, but that would get rid of me as well as the mice :o

No, I don't stand on a chair when I see a mouse:) , but I would if I saw an unwanted snake unexpectedly:rolleyes:

cheers
Wendy

I know that the questions that we all want answered Wendy are
1. Have you ever seen a wanted snake? (BTW what is a wanted snake?)
2. If so, what did you do?
3. Have you ever seen an unwanted snake expectedly?
4. If so, what did you do?

This is just a feeble effort to get this thread off the subject of poo and onto something wholesome, like innuendo and smut

[RufflyRustic]

I know that the questions that we all want answered Wendy are
1. Have you ever seen a wanted snake? (BTW what is a wanted snake?)
One of Woodborer's Pythons of course ;) Actually Reeves had a wanted snake companion keeping the unwanted mice away...
2. If so, what did you do?
I hope we don't find out for a little while yet
3. Have you ever seen an unwanted snake expectedly?
Heck yes, a red belly black..... I was riding a bicycle down a bush track in Crow's Nest towards the creek .. -
4. If so, what did you do?
let's just say I screamed and suffered a very bumpy ride across the creek as my feet were on the handlebars - goodness knows how I never fell off and brained myself on the rocks:confused:


This is just a feeble effort to get this thread off the subject of poo and onto something wholesome, like innuendo and smut

[Termite]

RR, knowing red bellied blacks the poor bugger most likely did the snake equivalent of your No4.:D

[Driver]

RR, knowing red bellied blacks the poor bugger most likely did the snake equivalent of your No4.:D

Whereas Rob's pythons are merely doing No 2s.

Boom, boom! :rolleyes:

[RufflyRustic]

http://www.ubeaut.biz/noooooo.gif

[Lignum]

Interesting comment on the radio here in Melb today, that the "Dim Sim" is responsable for the lack of possums in Melbourne parklands:eek:

[Wood Borer]

What were the results from last night Scott?

Hopefully you are still living at home:eek:

[Wongo]

So far so good. I can’t wait to get up on the roof and block all the holes on Saturday.

The python poo was getting a bit too dry. So I added a bit of water and put it in the microwave for a couple of minutes to bring out the flavour. :D Yes, it is a bit messy but it is a small price I am willing to pay. :D

:D

[HJ0]

Saturday hehe:D Just remember they bite when scared,cornered or under threat. Not sure if they can smell fear :eek: ...Goodluck;)

HJ0 Cheers

[Driver]

The python poo was getting a bit too dry. So I added a bit of water and put it in the microwave for a couple of minutes to bring out the flavour. :D Yes, it is a bit messy but it is a small price I am willing to pay. :D

:D

And how did it taste....?