Poo Pumpkin Mystery? πŸŽƒ Who's Eating The Dumpkins? πŸ•΅οΈ Where Are The Septic Squashes? πŸ’©

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A while back I made a post about the poo pumpkins growing out of the landlord's septic tank, which have seemingly solved a leaky tank problem the landlord doesn't want to repair.

Pumpkins Don't Just Disappear πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ

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Β  Β  Β I previously shared with you a post titled The Ole' Poo Pumpkin πŸŽƒ & Other Interesting Things Not Far From The Septic Tank πŸ’©, and that post was published when there was just one lonely "dumpkin" behind our apartment. The reason I call them "poompkins" and other fun names are because the root system is bundled in the barely functional septic tank.

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Β  Β  Β These septic squashes have since multiplied and seemingly solved the landlord's leaky tank problem, and now they are beginning to encroach on the space we normally play football. Initially we joked about eating one of these things, but we've actually noticed recently that someone is harvesting them.

Kick It If You're Not Sure 🦢

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Β  Β  Β After realizing some pumpkins were missing, Monkey-B and I tried to walk around and forget about it, but curiosity had already taken hold. We absolutely needed to know who was taking the "doody squashes." Monkey-B decided to kick a dirt clod, but quickly regretted this decision, and it didn't help get to the bottom of the Poo Pumpkin Mystery πŸ•΅οΈ.

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Β  Β  Β Monkey-B apparently kicked a swarm of ants that was also on the dirt clod, so she got a double dose of pain. It reminded me of a simple countryside expression from the USA that I've long forgotten. When we hurt ourselves due to karmic justice we sometimes say "That smarts!!" I like this expression because it implies the hope that a lesson was learned, as opposed to just saying "Ouch!!"

We Can't Even Scare The Pigeons Anymore πŸ•ŠοΈ

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Β  Β  Β We kept trying to avoid the elephant in the room for the rest of the day, and by elephant I mean pumpkins and by room I mean the septic tank. I sent Monkey-B to spook the pigeons on the fence for an epic flight shot, and instead they just shifted position and stared at her. I guess the pigeons realize if were gonna eat them it would've happened a year ago.

Β  Β  Β We asked the landlord about the missing septic tank pumpkins, and he told us he was picking them. Still curious, I inquired what he was doing with them, and he tole he was selling them to a store not in our neighborhood. Somewhere tonight in Paramaribo an innocent family is cooking a meal made with love and poo-laced pumpkins. Scientifically I'm sure it's okay, but ethically I'm not so sure.

Β  Β  Β What do you think Hivers?

Cooking On Borrowed Gas πŸ”₯

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Β  Β  Β We're still out of propane and having trouble tracking it down, but luckily our fellow migrant apartment neighbours let us hook up our hose to their gas tank. It's now 7 days until @sreypov and the @kidsisters take to the skies back to Cambodia. I'm leaving three days after them just to the USA.

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I saw the unlucky fate, it seems that this is very heavy. From losing pumpkins, to borrowing gas for cooking. ️ I hope everything gets better soon.

Oh yeah, what time is it there, I saw you made a post. In Indonesia it is now 05:30 am. ️

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7:34 PM of Suriname

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Well the pumpkins belong to the landlord, we are only renters. I am not sad at all for losing some poo pumpkins, but I am sad for the family that is unknowingly eating them thinking they are normal pumpkins.

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Years ago before I moved out from my dad's house, we're one happy clan that likes to visit fishing villages and dine into their restaurant. There's this one time, I really can't hold it anymore as I'm worry even if I try to fart, poo will probably follow the flow of gas coming through. There's this little hut extended out from the seaside restaurant, and there's a piece of zinc coated plate barely attached to the frame which I think it's supposed to be the toilet door, has a rope attached to it. A small hole right at the middle of the hut, and by one glance even the lowest IQ person would understand the only way to do business is to squat and aim the asshole correctly or shit spill everywhere.

So, off my pants, and had to use 1 hand holding the rope to keep the "door" closed, and another hand pushing on the wall to keep my body stable whilst aiming my ass towards the hole. As soon as the ammoshaft ejected from my body, the sense of relief doesn't last long enough before I noticed that thing fall straight to the sea and fishes jumping up and down rushing to eat that shaft of good.

Anyway, the cleaning without a bidet and finger disaster is an entirely different chapter, not to mention the cleaning water rolling down the pants that stuck at my ankle. After that, went back to the dining table and a seemingly smells super delicious steamed fish had some garnish decoration by the side...the restaurant owner guaranteed us it's super fresh. They only pick them up when customers order it 🀣

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This should've been a post my man, what an epic and comically tragic tale.

I've had my fair share of interesting apocalyptic bathroom fails in Cambodia, mostly at highway-side bus stops. I think there is much more to tell with this story, fingers, pants, and I also think this restaurant should create a special curry from our landlord's pumpkins and that restaurant's fresh fecal-loving fish.

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Glad you enjoy the story. That aside, many years later we still visit those restaurants (as in every fishing village restaurant practice the same, had their toilet right at the middle of the sea) whenever we have a chance to go for a family vacation, and did interviewed those restaurant owner. They do understand the concern of their fish having special "smell" to it. According to their research, those fish food doesn't stay in the flesh, but it stopped at the digestive system instead. They do clean up thoroughly before cooking, therefore it safe to consume.

However, they did tried to catch live fish directly from the sea and cook them immediately, the flesh is solid but it taste like mud. So they changed the practice, fishing them on a regular basis, put them into 1 of 7 tanks, feed them with farmed worms instead. They change tags on the tanks to keep track on how many days they "cultivate" the fishes and make sure those fishes are "flushed" by worms for 7 days before consuming.

So, now we understand "pick em up fresh" as in pick them up from the tank instead of directly from the sea 🀣

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It's so nice to come home from work, put my feet up and laugh about doody pumpkins. The funny coincidence is that my manager threw out a huge Halloween pumpkin and I took it off the table by the garbage. I asked her why she would throw it and she said she never cooked that kind before. Now she wants some of it. There's enough for the whole city but it's funny that I walked in today with epic pumpkin parts and then saw your post. Pumpkins need to be respected more. I say no to poo pumpkins!

I can't believe the day is coming when you all escape that prison. 😊

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Well I hope the thought of poo pumpkins didn't turn you off from making something out of the non-poo pumpkins at your disposal. I agree, more respect to pumpkins should be given, and picking them when they're small provides a much more delicious vegetable. Here in Suriname it's all about the kilos, the bigger the better regardless of loss in quality or taste.

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As a kid, I used to kick a swarm of ants like Monkey-B while playing. It hurts to be bitten by ants. I want to read your family's Cambodia posts.

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I hope she learned a good lesson. Soon we'll be sharing much more exciting Cambodian content......

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you need to ask Harry the lamb, He may know where the pumpkin is. because he always play around the grass near the pumpkin. πŸ˜‡πŸ˜‡

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I am sure he witnessed the poo pumpkin harvest, but I imagine Harry laughed to himself and thought "stupid humans!"

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Oh my, oh my! When they thought they got a huge pumpkin grown on rich, fertile soil... Well, better not knowing, maybe? But yeah, I agree it is so unethical for the landlord. I mean, would he want to eat crops fertilized by ... πŸ’© as you said, scientifically, there's no way the πŸ’© is present in the crop but still! haha.

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Yeah, right, the poop is not being placed on the pumpkins nor sprayed on them, so I'm 99% sure they're safe, but still uncomfortable with the whole thing. The fact he sold them outside the neighborhood shows he is also in doubt of the ethics of the whole thing. I would imagine they are extra sweet if I had to guess πŸ€”.

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what you shared this time and what you wrote today I've read everything, even the comments I've read all, so I'm not commenting anymore, but let me laugh my friend, hahahahaha, maybe the pumpkin problem you are not lucky my friend,

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Thanks for stopping by, I have no problems with the loss of the pumpkins. They don't belong to us nor do we want to eat them, but I feel sorry for the unsuspecting diners. Also, it makes me want to ask the corner shop if their pumpkins are from the neighborhood or beyond. Perhaps there's a poo pumpkin epidemic in Suriname that we're just unraveling.....

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Somewhere tonight in Paramaribo an innocent family is cooking a meal made with love and poo-laced pumpkins. Scientifically I'm sure it's okay, but ethically I'm not so sure.

Let me help quell those ethical concerns. That is disgusting, and certainly not ethical in my book. Ask him if he would eat them. If he says yes, I doubt I would believe him, but then again maybe he thinks there's nothing wrong with eating a septic grown pumpkin...There's more than just poo in septic! How horrible!

The post was great though anyway, Monkey-B is photogenic and has some funny "poo" based faces πŸ˜… I hope her feet are ok after the unfortunate run in with the ant pile.

Hope all is well with you and the rest of the fam!

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Our landlord doesn't have a good sense of humor, otherwise I would've teased him in ways you mentioned. I like her disapproval face upon me telling her someone is eating poo pumpkins tonight. Foot is back to 100% and ready for more ant pile kicking if necessary. Give thanks for stopping by with some humor.

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Strictly speaking, most veg we buy in shops is fertilized with manure. But it's cow manure and cows only eat grass.
If your poo pumpkins are feeding on vegan poo, I guess it's ok. If it is carnivorous diet poo, it might not be because there is a bunch of bacteria associated with animal diets. I know cat poo is dangerous - you can get Toxoplasmosis.

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I've got no problems with manure if it's composted and/or enough time has passed to make it biologically safe for consumption. Since there is no fecal matter being sprayed on them nor on the ground nearby, I would almost bet they are 100% safe, especially with the 50 meters of vine all the nutrients pass through. No doubt though it's completely unethical because nobody would knowingly eat septic tank pumpkins πŸ€¦β€β™‚οΈ.

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The day is nearing when you are all finally free! What a great relief! Hope all will be well on the day when you leave Suriname. Exciting isnΒ΄t it! HereΒ΄s to your new journey, CHEERS!

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Just a matter of days before no poop pumpkins and many exciting adventures. Give thanks for the blessings my friend.

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Yeah yeah yeah.....!!! All is good, youΒ΄ll all be free from your troubles there. New life and so many adventures will keep you going and awaits all of you in Cambodia. I am excited for you and your family chef.. My well wishes coming your way! Take care.

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I would love to make maja blanca pumpkins. But not using tge poo pumpkins. 😁
Yey! Few more days you'll be in USA. You'll have a chance to be with your family in USA. I am sure you are happy to be home soon! πŸ₯°

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Yes, it's been several years since I've seen my family in the USA, and now that international travel is so troublesome and expensive, I won't be flying again for at least 5 years. I really hope it's not the last time I see them.

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@justinparke if my comment the rural atmosphere is beautiful,the grass is green like the tropical season. There are ants that make their own community swarm and if they are stepped on they will attack. There are a fruit in Indonesia called "Labu"(pumkin), it can grow wild or deliberately planted with seeds,when if is ripe if can be made into food. Like to post village atmosphere. Thank you, greetings.

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But always say no to poop pumpkins, am I right?

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@justinparke Sorry, not poop pumkins,brother, pumkins ( labu ) can be cultivated in the garden, and pumkins(labu indonesia) can be used as snacks . That's what I mean. Thank you, greetings.

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