How'd it go today?

[pantheraba]

Some meat on 'dem bones....

 

[Mellow]

I like how they aren't skinny...

Because they've been pruned properly. Most folks cut off too much, effectively starving the palm, which leads to a skinny trunk.

 

[SeanKroll]

Ya, too bad on all fronts.

So hard to find talent.




So hard to find someone dependable, even.

I'm convinced that there is residual 'Greener' effect in Olympia. People who come for the ultra-liberal education, with no grades. What started as hippy stuff has become a magnet for people who are unsuccessful in traditional educational programs. The ones who make graduate might be having a chance at a real job. Lots don't graduate, but hang around. I think low expectations and poor judgment are contagious.

 

[Jonny]

I’m on day 7 of a 12 day stretch, of 12 hour shifts every day. Easy money

 

[Naturarbo]

Man, I need to go to Portugal again.
It has been too long.

My big thing last I visited ( I was an old alcohol distiller, back then) was tasting the stuff made from the Arbutus tree, "Aguardente de Medronhos".

Seeing that the Arbutus has a cousin in the PNW called Madrone, made me think that the World is a small place, after all.

Also, of course, the Azure winged magpie and the Little Bustard made an impression.

I just looked at my bird field guide notes.
1992........................definitely time to go back

well guess I live in Algarve wich is the place for medronho,and I could tell you stories about it...lol
If you ever get around again...give a ring and lets have some medronho and look at trees

Nice work! Some people in the rural parts here would call you pork'n'cheese, but they ain't educated.

will get some pics to show you whats common practice around here with palms,its ugly

What species of arbutus?

Arbutus Unedo.Strawberry tree english call it I believe,aint got a clue about american name

 

[Mrs.B]

This is what Jer chose to do for his 70th birthday!

 

[cory]

He looks different in an arb hat instead of his usual full brim!

 

[MasterBlaster]

Why is he so pissed-off at that underbed???

 

[Mrs.B]

I think he was resting, Butch

 

[pantheraba]

That is SO cool!!!! Good stuff!

 

[Nutball]

He looks different in an arb hat instead of his usual full brim!

And without a 066 with 3ft bar

 

[gf beranek]

I blocked it out. Can't help it. Even on a pip-squeak tree. It was a thread the needle shot.

 

[treebilly]

Was that a 462?
I hope I’m able to do that at 70

 

[Mrs.B]

Thread the needle.

 

[MasterBlaster]

THUMP!!!

 

[Mrs.B]

It made a great noise!

 

[Mellow]

Not too shabby... for an old guy.

 

[MasterBlaster]

I was thinking the same!

 

[SeanKroll]

Cool!

 

[Raj]

Nice!

 

[cory]

Looking good

 

[CurSedVoyce]

Happy birthday Gerry!
Looking good Ol friend.

 

[SeanKroll]

And Happy 70th Birthday.

 

[MasterBlaster]

Almost time to retire!!!

 

[Jonny]

Still got it! Happy Birthday Jerry!