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Old 02-02-2008, 03:10 AM
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I think what he is thinking that the skimmate has skimmed the salt water out causing the crap to become fresh. why in the world would you want to taste it
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Old 02-02-2008, 04:36 AM
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why in the world would you want to taste it
Ah ,you let the cat out of the bag. I thought we were gonna get the first skimmate soup review tomorrow.
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I think what he is thinking that the skimmate has skimmed the salt water out causing the crap to become fresh. why in the world would you want to taste it
Bingo! That is exactly what I was wondering. Thus, if you skim too wet you will have to adjust your salt levels much more frequently.
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Bingo! That is exactly what I was wondering. Thus, if you skim too wet you will have to adjust your salt levels much more frequently.
I would still taste it... just to be sure.
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LOL, I liked the soup idea.
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I would still taste it... just to be sure.
can't hurt to give it a try
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