Derval Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Argh, having a frustrating day with my booch, I took off the elastic band to have a peek - looks eh, interesting, the top of the scobys have got a little furry so something is happening. But could I get that rubber back back on?? Agh!! I was terrified I'd top the whole thing over. Is it nevessary that it's tightly covered? Can i just leave the cloth over? I just got ds to help me & now I can't see the scobys, they must have sunk with all the movement. I hope that's ok... Anyway elastic back on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nadia B Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Furry?? What color is the "fur" Band is to secure the booch from flies and other insects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moluv Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Tie the cloth on bc flies can get in. I've lost one to maggots. Gross. I've used twine and ribbon both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan W Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 So common for booch top to be brown. Yes rubber band is just to keep fruit flies out. Do you want us to look? Take a photo and we can weigh in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derval Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Nadia, when I got them they were smooth and now they're not, does that sound ok? It's not mould coloured. I will try string next time thanks moluv. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan W Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Oh, totally okay that your SCOBY sank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan W Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Bubbles and brown are just signs of a healthy booch. Rubber bands are also perfectly fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derval Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 No rubbers bands are a bugger! if you have a big vessel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan W Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Oh I like my big stretched out rubber bands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nadia B Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 I had no band at all and used Victoria's Secret bag handle. So fancy. Just tie it with a ribbon and you are good. After several panic attacks that there is a mold, I've learned that unless it's black BLUE and hairy it's all good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan W Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Blue and hairy..like mold on bread or cheese. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kb0426 Posted June 5, 2013 Author Share Posted June 5, 2013 kb - my baby just had a baby. I know you want to grow your own, but if you get too impatient, let me know and I'll be happy to share. You have grandbaby SCOBY! I really need to take a picture but today I think I saw SCOBY! Very thin, but progress! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan W Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Kb that is how it starts. Dots, then brown stuff with strings a film and then a SCOBY baby. :0) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
percypat Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 I had no band at all and used Victoria's Secret bag handle. So fancy. Just tie it with a ribbon and you are good. -------------------------------------------------- I have the cord that came out of the hood from one of my sweaters! Pull it really tight and it does the trick KB, looking forward to a picture of your shy little SCOBY! SCOBY-obsessed in this house 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kb0426 Posted June 6, 2013 Author Share Posted June 6, 2013 Kb that is how it starts. Dots, then brown stuff with strings a film and then a SCOBY baby. :0) ~~~~~~~~~ Like this? edited to add - sorry so large! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmary Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Like this? _______________________ Yes! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
percypat Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 That's what mine looked like when it got started! Scumfort City as DH commented last night with the most disgusted of disgusted looks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan W Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Omg...yes!! Happy SCOBY to be. Kb and the rest of you...you will wish your chilly weather would stick around. Seriously my babies are having babies and I am frantic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
percypat Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Hee hee, mental picture of frantic Susan: "I need clean towels and hot water! ... And some more jars!" 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kb0426 Posted June 6, 2013 Author Share Posted June 6, 2013 Hee hee, mental picture of frantic Susan: "I need clean towels and hot water! ... And some more jars!" ~~~~ okay, that was seriously funny shit! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan W Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Hee hee, mental picture of frantic Susan: "I need clean towels and hot water! ... And some more jars!" ---------------------------------------- ASAP!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan W Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Okay just saw "scumfort" city. I am sure he annoys you but can you tell him he makes me giggle and snort? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan W Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Just called my trainer and told him to get his ass over here and help foster these SCOBY babies. He is on his way. I will try to snap a pic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
percypat Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 He does annoy me sometimes but it's hard to look annoyed when you are also giggling and snorting at the same time. He has the stronger stomach of the two of us and I couldn't understand why he was so grossed out by all the SCOBY action. He said: "You grew it. It's your Frankenstein." Well, I guess I've found a name for my SCOBY at least. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan W Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 I get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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