I forgot to mention that I keep the pulp in a resealable bag and use it on sandwiches. Maybe something to try, Dan .
I compost the pulp. I'm a NW hippie now.
Yeah, the blender I have is this thing: http://www.juiceman.com/ which is decent. The Blendtec rocks though. I made soup the other day. And it was heated up from the blade friction of the blender.