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Subject:Re: Moss removal
From:Zeitgeist
Date:Wed, 18 May 2011 11:11:57 -0700

Here's an example of the mycological stuff that manifests itself in my part
of Cascadia:
*http://tinyurl.com/6z7wp68*

On Wed, May 18, 2011 at 10:47 AM, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote:

> I have the same problem here, (Vancouver Island).
>
> here are stunning facts I have discovered about algae and moss growing
> on van...
>
> 1. north side gutter and window trim is the worst, duh, its the
> "wettest"
>
> 2. dust and dirt in gutter and around window ledges really supports
> the growth. Here on the farm there is lots of dust generated.
>
> Solutions?
>
> 1. alternate parking direction so both sides of van get whatever sun
> there is.
>
> 2. clean the van more often. Including scrubbing out the crap in the
> window nooks and crannies.
>
>
> #2 really works. even just a quick blast at one of those wand car wash
> places makes a difference.
>
> alistair
>
>
>
> On 18-May-11, at 8:57 AM, Todd.Last wrote:
>
>  Any tips on what is the best way to remove the pacific northwest green
>> moss stuff that likes to try to take hold in the rain gutters and
>> such?
>>
>

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