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Posted: Mon Apr 9th, 2007 10:29 pm |
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Pointed out to me by Linda a couple of weeks ago, this century plant next door has finally bloomed - I think the bees like it!
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Posted: Tue Apr 10th, 2007 12:28 am |
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| Great picture MJ!! I will make sure my Mom sees it. She was asking what EVERY flower was when we were just down there!
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Posted: Tue Apr 10th, 2007 12:56 am |
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Thanks. I have to tell you, this is, so far, the most excited I've been about a photo I've taken. For your mom, this is the whole plant, not such a great shot but she can get the idea, I didn't think about judging the height of it...but I'm 5'2" and it's a LOT taller than me!
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Posted: Tue Apr 10th, 2007 03:27 am |
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| the bee shot is professional level -- what a great shot....and those century plants when blooming are so cool!!! Getting the height in a photo is next to impossible (I'm sure a pro could do it, but I'm certainly not at that level).....enjoy those bees....they are disappearing quickly....
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Posted: Tue Apr 10th, 2007 05:09 pm |
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Wow MJ, that plant is amazing!! I think you did a great job capturing the height of it. I've been having computer trouble again, so it took me a while to see this picture. Your first one with the bees is a truly great shot---you SHOULD be excited--and proud!! 
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Posted: Tue Apr 10th, 2007 05:41 pm |
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I'm excited, and proud, but as I used to fool around with the *old style* SLR's, I realized there is no way I would have ever gotten that picture without the camera I have now...without getting stung...I don't have the knowledge or skill. This camera rocks!
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Posted: Tue Apr 10th, 2007 05:42 pm |
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| I wouldn't have steered you wrong.....I think it's the best camera ever!!!! If only I could find some time to use mine....sigh, whine, sigh...
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Posted: Tue Apr 10th, 2007 05:56 pm |
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Spring is coming! I expect (oops, time out..two roosters freaking out over a measly hen outside my door) no less than the first blossoms, that robin...c'mon! By the way, without all the batteries and the charger, I'd be doing a LOT less! Thanks more. And advice to anyone with a digital camera that takes regular batteries, get the rechargeable batteries and a battery charger, it makes ALL the difference - I had no idea.
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Posted: Tue Apr 10th, 2007 06:02 pm |
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I didn't have my camera with me yesterday and missed a photo op of two white ducks flanked by a Canadian goose on each side -- all four on the very edge of a frozen pond next to the road starting at the ice with longing -- clearly wishing for spring as much as me so they could go swimming -- the looks on their faces was priceless.
There are going to be a lot of us locals, and maybe even the ducks and geese jumping off bridges if our forecast is right for Thursday.....one more storm will send us all over the brink.
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Posted: Wed Apr 11th, 2007 11:49 am |
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| AND century plants have an extended life: A local here, who does outdoor work and loves Culebra's natural treasures, cut the whole "dead" flower stem from one of ours, made a cute little triangular tree stand and attached it to the (very woody) stem -- and voila, an instant Christmas tree!!!
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Posted: Fri Apr 13th, 2007 08:37 am |
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Wow that small century plant reminded me of one of my
regular size swords on the mountain. This Century Sword
bloomed about 3 years ago. It was probably 35-40 feet.
Notice our worker Falin next to it. Actually that's a little
deceiving because Falin is only 5' tall. Still impressive huh!Attachment: Centruy Sword.gif (Downloaded 38 times)
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Posted: Fri Apr 13th, 2007 11:50 am |
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That is extremely impressive! Didn't they ask you to cut that down as a potential plane flight hazard?? I thought I heard that somewhere...Hopefully, I'll be long gone before those plants get that big, as they would blot out the entire sky and I can't imagine bees I'd have.
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Posted: Fri Apr 13th, 2007 03:11 pm |
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Yes it really was that big. In fact we had cleared out a little area
between the roots (they lift up in the air and stand on their roots)
and made a little patio there. Unfortunately there wasn't enough
room for an umbrella and you did have to stoop a little! But the
dogs loved it.
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Posted: Fri Apr 13th, 2007 11:08 pm |
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I'm thinking of hiring one of the dozer guys to transplant one of them a bit more on this property. Within a year or two, I'd have a unique island home, which AD would most likely be fervent to photograph and cool furniture companies anxious to decorate.
Something like this for the bedroom...
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