"David Harmon" > wrote in message
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> On Fri, 13 Jul 2012 11:10:32 -0700 in rec.food.cooking, "Julie Bove"
> > wrote,
>>
>>That is what I did but it is sooo messy!
>
> After you have done it a few times you will develop some skills and it
> won't be so messy anymore. Unless, of course, you are a complete klutz.

I have done it many times and it is always messy. I have been buying cut up
melons for years. But with husband recently retiring, I have to try to save
money.