Funny You Should Say That, Laura

I've been conducting an experiment (I have no idea what I'm doing or looking for, though.)

And, actually, the experiment started out as an necessity (meaning, it's not like I planned it out in any way.)

Anyway, when I first started OPing I had read somewhere how toxic the pulled oil is ... and some advised not spitting down the sink or in a toilet ... and some said if I spit in the trash can it'd stink to high heaven ... (btw, I don't remember where I read all of this 'cause I googled OPing late into the night one night - so I'm not necessarily saying I got this info on here.)

SOOOOOOOOOO ... back to my so-called experiment:

I've been spitting my pulled/used coconut oil into a clean, quart-sized Mason Jar.

When I spit it in there it was clear, runny and bubbly. Then I'd notice later that it turned back into a beautiful, solid white (like coconut oil looks like.) But I'd still add my spittle to it every morning. Layers of bubbly spittle that eventually turned back into a pure, white solid. In fact, you couldn't tell it was used, yucky oil at all.

Well, as you can imagine, I began wondering if it was REALLY toxic. I mean, hey, it looked perfect. Even smelled perfect. But I left it alone.

Now we all know that fresh coconut oil is solid white, and if it reaches a certain temp it will melt into a clear liquid substance, but it will also form back into a solid once it cools back down. Well, I keep my fresh oil and my disposed oil in the same dark, climate-controlled pantry to maintain a solid consistency.

BUT ... guess what that used/disposed oil in my Mason jar looks like?

It finally began separating. It had layers of solid, and layers of clear slimy stuff.

I kept watching as days went by. The content was obviously breaking down ... fermenting? ... and, now, it is real slimy throughout... not smooth-liquid looking, but mucous-y looking. Within the past few days it has started growing tiny patches of mold stuff.

I'm just six weeks into my little experiment. Like I said, I have no idea what it's doing or what it means.

My biggest concern is "what do I do with it now that I've started this fiasco?"

I don't want to throw away my Mason jar (I'm an avid canner) ... but I don't know what in the world to do with all that gross stuff either.

Anyway, that's my ridiculous, "no-point-to-it" post for the day from Mama's house ... hope ya'll have a good weekend.