roadrunner
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« Reply #135 on: December 22, 2010, 07:51:01 AM » |
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Charlie,
Camp Pendleton which I think is reasonably close to you is showing a 24 hour rainfall total of 4.04 inches as of 4am this morning. I see you are still raining there.
I'm envious.
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Doll
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« Reply #136 on: December 22, 2010, 07:53:32 AM » |
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That kind of rain isn't all that unusual here. Twice in the last few years I have gotten stranded when 10 inches of rain fell in a 4-5 hour period in the middle of the night. Both times I had to sit in my car for 3 hours waiting on the water to go down so I could make it home. Passion Play  |
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"An addiction to gardening is not all bad when you consider all the other choices in life."
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davidwood
David In Nha Trang Vietnam
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« Reply #137 on: December 22, 2010, 09:45:42 PM » |
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That is so lovely, that is only the second Passion I have seen, cant remember Doll if you posted the one before but it seemed much darker.
As for the rains they have stopped here in Nha Trang now and this years where the worst for 5 years, a couple times I had to go out in it, mainly for eggs and the water was up to my shorts, I normaly have them delivered but the guys bike would have been under water.
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« Reply #138 on: December 23, 2010, 09:06:39 AM » |
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David, That photo is totally awesome!
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-Kristen
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Doll
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« Reply #139 on: December 23, 2010, 10:10:10 AM » |
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David, I did post one earlier. I think it was darker looking because I took the pic indoors. Valentine's Day  |
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farmer d
Farmer D
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Hollywood, CA
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« Reply #140 on: December 23, 2010, 05:58:12 PM » |
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Doll - That is a lovely Valentines Day bloom. Made my day!
David - great photo - how does the driver manage to keep his balance? The eggs must be really fresh and tasty, good enough to venture out in knee deep water...
I have a couple of unusual hibiscus bud pics...instead of the usual flower how about new leaf buds on two babies that have been in ICU in critical condition. My Xmas miracle has arrived!
Tis the season:
"Said the night wind to the little plant
Do you see what I see
Way up in the sky little plant
Do you see what I see
A bud, a bud
Dancing in the night
With a leaf as big as a kite
With leaves as big as a kite"
Happy Holidays All!!!
Farmer D
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davidwood
David In Nha Trang Vietnam
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« Reply #141 on: December 23, 2010, 07:40:19 PM » |
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A Merry Christmas to you all from David in Vietnam.
This is my Melon Xmas Melangie Tree and the garden with the new pots.
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Charlie
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« Reply #142 on: December 23, 2010, 08:34:57 PM » |
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Wonderful tree, David.
Farmer D, it's a miracle indeed that such a sad looking little plant seems to actually be growing again!
Cindy and I wish all of you a great holiday season. We are off in the wee hours to San Francisco for a very short break. When we return it will be non-stop work on the web site until January 1. Big doings ahead this coming year but more on that later.
Charlie
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« Reply #143 on: December 24, 2010, 12:03:48 AM » |
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Happy Holidays to all! Great looking Xmas tree and a Christmas miracle hibiscus. Can't beat that  I look forward to HVH store opening more than Xmas these days, LOL |
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Doll
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« Reply #144 on: December 24, 2010, 08:01:41 AM » |
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Merry Christmas to everyone.
Rain Drop with a second day Valentine's Day
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farmer d
Farmer D
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Hollywood, CA
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« Reply #145 on: December 25, 2010, 03:28:11 PM » |
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Merry Christmas from Hollywood!
I got a nice Xmas surprise today with my first bloom in over a week with all the rain we had (10+ inches in 6 days).
A rare double Acapulco Gold bloom - really pretty!
Farmer D
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« Reply #146 on: December 27, 2010, 11:42:31 AM » |
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Happy New Year everyone. a terrible northeaster blizzard just passed by leaving us with 20+ inches of snow. how many more days till spring???  as the song goes, the weather outside is frightful, but the greenhouse is so delightful, let it snow etc.. three blooms from today, first bloom of valentine's day, black dream and a darker wild grape. i had a difficult time getting the reds on valentine, i have found that some digital camers do not like red, mine is one. cheers, louis    |
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« Reply #147 on: December 27, 2010, 11:59:12 AM » |
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Louis, watching the news this morning made me think about you up there in Connecticut. 20 inches of white stuff provides a classic background for tropical flowers!
I've never seen a double Acapulco Gold, Farmer D. i'm glad we have your photo of it for posterity!
Charlie
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« Reply #148 on: December 27, 2010, 04:34:18 PM » |
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Happy New Year to Everyone!  My hibiscus made sure I had lots of holiday cheer... Even my Veitchii Gardenia gifted me with a bloom! Here's Sunny Wind (two sets of twins), H. Arnottianus, Liliiflorus (aka, Snowbiscus), and a Veitchii Gardenia bloom (wish I could share the fragrance!). Kristen - My Sunny Wind is sending yours it's very best wishes for a speedy recovery  Deb  |
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davidwood
David In Nha Trang Vietnam
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« Reply #149 on: December 27, 2010, 10:38:19 PM » |
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I had 3 nice blooms today, as was written under another topic; the smaller blooms seem to get a stronger color. The P's Purple today has a pink and lilac sort of shade, the Pocahontas is a nice deep color, and my camera does not do justice to how dark the Dragons Heart really is, my Dragons Heart is just under 4 inches but still looks nice.
My friend came round this afternoon and he showed me how to use the camera to reflect nearer the exact color of what you are photographing.
So I have added a much truer picture of Dragons Heart.
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