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31. Everyday that it isn't quenched with knowledge, the fire of idiocy burns hotter

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Sat Oct 26, 2013, 05:41 PM

Oct 2013

The right wing hate machine (Faux, Limbaugh...) is just fanning the flames.

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What's That Smell? [View all] MineralMan Oct 2013 OP

Can also happen to other drains - unused showers, tubs, etc. DURHAM D Oct 2013 #1

Yes. We only have one bathroom and kitchen, though, MineralMan Oct 2013 #2

First put some water in the drain, then some mineral oil helps too, on unused drains. RC Oct 2013 #3

Yah, I'll probably do that. I'm in that room frequently, though, MineralMan Oct 2013 #7

My basement has had a dead critter stink up the room but not for long. I did find mouse droppings CTyankee Oct 2013 #4

About gas in MN basements BainsBane Oct 2013 #5

Yah, I can see how it could be dangerous. Now that I'm aware of it, MineralMan Oct 2013 #9

Republicans are a mystery of the universe science has yet to solve. BainsBane Oct 2013 #16

Maybe bleach would work. I've used that on a stinky MineralMan Oct 2013 #18

I wish there was a toilet in my basement. MineralMan Oct 2013 #11

Hmm, maybe also read up on how to do long storage of fruits and veggies in the basement HereSince1628 Oct 2013 #6

Nah. There's a Cub supermarket just a few blocks from my MineralMan Oct 2013 #17

I made Gravalax last year for Black Friday Brunch---my whole family wants it again this year. nt msanthrope Oct 2013 #21

Are you sure W didn't pass by your house and peek in? n/t n2doc Oct 2013 #8

Pretty sure. LOL! MineralMan Oct 2013 #10

The last time I smelled sewer gas was an incident involving a basement toilet and a rat. msanthrope Oct 2013 #12

Always careful. MineralMan Oct 2013 #14

I've got to do that for my beach house....a neighbor's tree makes the back gutters msanthrope Oct 2013 #19

I never really followed dkf's threads. MineralMan Oct 2013 #20

Yes. I'd wait until that has healed up completely. MineralMan Oct 2013 #22

I'm going to have a gas bubble in my eye for the next two months--already cancelled msanthrope Oct 2013 #23

Heal well, please. MineralMan Oct 2013 #25

Follow your doctor's patient discharge instructions. I've been there x 5 and japple Oct 2013 #34

I see the dr. on Monday, so I hope I get cleared to drive. This was more painful than childbirth msanthrope Oct 2013 #36

My gutters are full mockmonkey Oct 2013 #27

LOL! MineralMan Oct 2013 #40

I can't imagine what the basement is like here mockmonkey Oct 2013 #46

Ron Paul smells worse than my basement... MineralMan Oct 2013 #47

Maybe, that is where the Revolution is starting? mockmonkey Oct 2013 #48

You've found Dick Cheney's undisclosed location Fumesucker Oct 2013 #13

Cheney lives in my sewer lines? MineralMan Oct 2013 #15

code word for Cheney is 'septic tank' SummerSnow Oct 2013 #24

I heard it was "Shitheel." MineralMan Oct 2013 #26

I heard they used "shit stain." It's hard to keep this all straight. japple Oct 2013 #35

Nice metaphor as the Tea Party is increasing the stink by flushing moderates with hot air. Spitfire of ATJ Oct 2013 #28

I love this post malaise Oct 2013 #29

Thanks. MineralMan Oct 2013 #41

Did it surround you? Rex Oct 2013 #30

Everyday that it isn't quenched with knowledge, the fire of idiocy burns hotter Taitertots Oct 2013 #31

You're funny... AAO Oct 2013 #32

Thank you. I try. MineralMan Oct 2013 #42

Very informative thread, first education, then illumination. juajen Oct 2013 #33

You're too kind. MineralMan Oct 2013 #45

Funny--In Minnesota the usual cause of a smell like that Jackpine Radical Oct 2013 #37

Well being from the south, (Currently Florida) we do not have basements either, for a.... Rebellious Republican Oct 2013 #38

Last night my dog got skunked in the face Hekate Oct 2013 #39

Vinegar will take the smell out of the house. Soak some rags with vinegar, place in each room, or msanthrope Oct 2013 #43

Poor doggie! MineralMan Oct 2013 #44