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BigJohn · #**211** 28-04-2020, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Anala

Thank you for sharing! I will ask “Master Google” to find me a picture!

Oh, I love bamboo.

My son and I visited the botanical garden in Birmingham, UK and went inside a small bamboo forest, It was delightfully cool inside!

We peeked in the palate garden and saw spinach, Swiss chard and Chives!

I am so excited!!!

I probably got about 6 different varieties of bamboo.

Out in front I had some giant, thornless, prickly pear cactus. I wanted them to get a little bigger so I could try merging two of the cactus together with each other so as to form a canopy so we could sit underneath them. Nature decided something else. We had a rain spell and the cactus swelled up. Then it froze. Many of the limbs fell off. Major pruning job! Sounded tragic, but I replanted a lot of the limbs. Now we have more cactus.

BigJohn · #**212** 28-04-2020, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by hallow

I am jealous. It's been a cool spring again this year. Everything is way behind. But there's a few buds on the trees starting. The great lakes are really high too record high water levels for the 3rd year in a row and slowly rising. Living a mile from lake Michigan I am getting a little nervous. Lakes this size takes years to recede.

ENJOY THE MOMENT

For about 8-10 years, I spent virtually everyday on the river. I was fascinated watching the tide come in as I watched coconuts float upstream all on their own.

BigJohn · #**213** 28-04-2020, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Elfin

Stop it!!! Where I'm the world is that?? Blue skies and 100 degree temps!!! Does such a place on this planet even exist lol...

We also have the largest gem and mineral shows in the World. About 60-65 events occurring over a 1 months span.

#**214** 28-04-2020, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by BigJohn

We also have the largest gem and mineral shows in the World. About 60-65 events occurring over a 1 months span.

Now you're just plain teasing me lol. Gem and mineral shows? What are they?!!

BigJohn · #**215** 28-04-2020, 05:18 AM

The shows specialize in such things as crystals, rocks, minerals, gemstones, etc. You will find also beads, jewelry, singing bowls, etc. For me, it is one big play ground.

I have been going to these shows for over 25 years and still have never got to see all of the shows.

hallow · #**216** 28-04-2020, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by BigJohn

ENJOY THE MOMENT

For about 8-10 years, I spent virtually everyday on the river. I was fascinated watching the tide come in as I watched coconuts float upstream all on their own.

I should get some pictures tomorrow. Lake Michigan "the lake" ate a lot of homes last year. When good storms go through it turns into big monster. The waves are different than ocean waves. The waves in the great lakes happen in rapid ression, vs ocean "normal ression" that's like a .22 machine gun vs .45 revolver But you're right, enjoy the moment. I'll get pictures tomorrow.

#**217** 28-04-2020, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by BigJohn

The shows specialize in such things as crystals, rocks, minerals, gemstones, etc. You will find also beads, jewelry, singing bowls, etc. For me, it is one big play ground.

I have been going to these shows for over 25 years and still have never got to see all of the shows.

Oh I see... Thought you meant something in the sky lol.... Oh you see I love gemstones and crystals etc. In fact I used to deal with them myself business wise. Yes.. I think I need to emigrate as soon as lockdown is over lol. All this is making me dribble lol..

BigJohn · #**218** 28-04-2020, 06:08 AM

If you look hard, you will find Amethyst worth over 1 million dollars and you will find some pieces worth less then 10 cents.

What gemstones and crystals did you deal with?

BigJohn · #**219** 28-04-2020, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by hallow

I should get some pictures tomorrow. Lake Michigan "the lake" ate a lot of homes last year. When good storms go through it turns into big monster. The waves are different than ocean waves. The waves in the great lakes happen in rapid ression, vs ocean "normal ression" that's like a .22 machine gun vs .45 revolver But you're right, enjoy the moment. I'll get pictures tomorrow.

I used to live one time along one of the Great Lakes. Back then, I used to run the shoreline bare foot.

hallow · #**220** 28-04-2020, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by BigJohn

I used to live one time along one of the Great Lakes. Back then, I used to run the shoreline bare foot.

what lake? Where I am we have nice Sandy beaches and lake made sand dunes. Some plants too that only grow in the small microclimate the lake itself creates. Here you can sit on the beach for hrs and not see anyone. If you do there looking for morel mushrooms or walking a dog. Also some sand dunes. And green! I miss seeing green. It's actually starting to get to me