Bob/PKB

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TREES

animal art carving

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+9 Views: 1518 Answers: 13 Posted: 11 years ago

lindilou

Oops! I responded to the first edition...I'll be back.... :D

Commented 11 years ago

lindilou

Can't see the pic yet Bob! ;)

Commented 11 years ago

FISH-O

Very cool!

Commented 11 years ago

Dardaigh

Wait 'til Chiangmai shows up with his tree again! ;)

Commented 11 years ago

lindilou

How gargoyle-ish!! Sweeet! ;)

Commented 11 years ago

doolittle

Ahhh a gargoyle sweet heart tree. How...odd.

Commented 11 years ago

lindilou

It's incredibly surreal Bob...do you know this tree? ;)

Commented 11 years ago

Bob/PKB

I received a very cool email about trees from a friend and had posted my favorite from that, which was almost a zoo full of carvings. It was here for a while, then turned into one of those small boxes. I deleted it and inserted this instead. Wish I did know this tree. All the contributions are beautiful, but, again, I think that I shall never see much more beautiful than a tree.

Commented 11 years ago

lindilou

They are incredibly patient compassionate beings. I recently heard that they actually nurture sick trees by extending root systems and providing the right nutrients to ill trees nearby! Astounding news! Yes..I love trees too Bob. :)

Commented 11 years ago

Puran

Bob/PKB wrote: "... All the contributions are beautiful, but, again, I think that I shall never see much more beautiful than a tree."

O yes, look in the mirror or at your avatar and you will see 'much more beautiful'.
Greetings Puran.

Commented 11 years ago

Bob/PKB

@Puran: thank you; I see inside myself though...not so pretty too much of the time.

Commented 11 years ago

FISH-O

Bobette; A large part of self awareness is forgiveness. Personally, I feel that is the toughest part. :)

Commented 11 years ago

Bob/PKB

Daily challenge. I'm up to it, most of the time.

Commented 11 years ago

Puran

@Fishlet: Your right! Let the love flow for oneself without being selfis and the forgiving of oneself are the most difficult things to do, but give so much light and love in ones heart.
@Bob/PKB: Sorry to bother again, I 'see' a very beautiful and strong light in your heart. If you only could let go the clouds of tears that are visible just before the port to your heart, the right person could see that light in your eyes and give love a rebirth. (I have no wrong intentions, if you want mail take my name and put the line starting with @ in my profile behind it.)

Commented 11 years ago

doolittle

What are gargoyles supoed to scare? They scare me. Even on a tree.

Commented 11 years ago

lindilou

They are supposed to guard against evil Doc!! Nice Gargoyle...nice. ;)

Commented 11 years ago

doolittle

but but the gargoyles look evil.

Commented 11 years ago

lindilou

Exactly...scares the crap out of the bad guys...so do facial masks!! And Owls over the doorway allow no-one stupid in!! ;)

Commented 11 years ago

doolittle

Ok. Note to self: Have owl over doorway when dating!

Commented 11 years ago

FISH-O

Also hang a Turkish Evil Eye to ward off bad luck and people.

Commented 11 years ago

doolittle

Note to self: Wear turkish eyes! A lot of them!

Commented 11 years ago

FISH-O

I have one at my front door and one at the back. So far so good!

Commented 11 years ago

doolittle

psst..I know where to find an owl...where do I find a Turkish eye?

Commented 11 years ago

lindilou

And put a worry basket made of Cedar near the front door and when people ask, tell them it's to put their worries in BEFORE they enter as we do not want our home bombarded with other peoples' cra..er..I mean..worries!!

Commented 11 years ago

FISH-O

I found the one that hangs in my front door in a little tourist town in British Columbia that specializes in items from around the world. The other one actually came from Turkey. A friend brought it back.
I have another one somewhere in my studio... if I can find it, you are welcome to it, Doo.

Commented 11 years ago

Bob/PKB

doolittle, lindilou, Fishlet, my goodness, all you really need is a big dog with a loud bark and lots of slobber!
Puran: It never fails to astound me when someone sees the tears on my heart in my eyes. I will write to you soon. Thank you.

Commented 11 years ago

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Dardaigh

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Willow is my favourite...

11 years ago. Rating: 20
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Bob/PKB

This is one of the prettiest willows I've ever seen.

commented 11 years ago

lindilou

le' boo...oh le' hoo! A Weepsy Weeping Willow! Lovely! (sniffle) (dab dab) ;D

commented 11 years ago

Dardaigh

PKB...I used to have four that grew out of a central trunk and were enormous but one fell and the others had to be take down. It was so sad.

Lol, Lindi...I almost did shed a tear when my willows came down.

commented 11 years ago

lindilou

I DO cry when trees come down...just a big woosy when it comes to these patient, sentient beings...they hold wisdom and compassion...I love them deeply..I hug them and tell them so!(even in public...it's sad...I know, but, I'm of an age where I really do not give a fashizzle what anyone else may judge me as...Aha! Hug a tree today...hell..everyday! :D

commented 11 years ago

Dardaigh

Well, you're closer at the moment, so I'll just hug you instead! (((Lindi)))

commented 11 years ago

lindilou

.....squish...........(tanx fer dat!) :)

commented 11 years ago

Bob/PKB

The dog took me for a walk today and there is a beautiful willow hanging over the canal. It is such a pretty spot, but the tree is what makes it special.

commented 11 years ago

FISH-O

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I love Magnolia Trees...

11 years ago. Rating: 19
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Bob/PKB

Me, too! Reminds me of "Gone With The Wind".

commented 11 years ago

lindilou

Beauty...until they take over...and then? Utterly gorgeous!!! ;)

commented 11 years ago

FISH-O

I have not had one take over yet... they are heaven to paint.

commented 11 years ago

lindilou

There's a 40+ year old in one of our gardens and is so magnificent that we have allowed it a free reign...parts of an old trellis are actually embedded in the huge trunks of it...gnarly magnificence I must say! ;)

commented 11 years ago

ROMOS

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This is nice.

11 years ago. Rating: 18
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FISH-O

Very nice.

commented 11 years ago

Bob/PKB

Gorgeous

commented 11 years ago

Dardaigh

This is breath-taking! :)

commented 11 years ago

lindilou

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Diadorus cedarus...there is a massive one beside the cabin!!

And this is nomdeplumes' fave tree>>>>

11 years ago. Rating: 18
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Chiangmai

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Cherry Blossom trees.

11 years ago. Rating: 18
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Bob/PKB

The blossoms on fruit trees are always beautiful.

commented 11 years ago

Chiangmai

Unfortunately Sakura or Cherry Blossoms bear no fruits (that I know of) but are Japan's national flower, I think. They bloom once a year and the blooms each April at Ueno Park in Tokyo are so breath taking. Can you imagine the entire park all white for 3 weeks?

commented 11 years ago

Bob/PKB

It would be breathtaking, no doubt. I love the orchards in full bloom. A whole park would be amazing.

commented 11 years ago

Dardaigh

Oops, I posted in Bob's area before I saw your gorgeous pic, Chiangmai. :)

commented 11 years ago

jhharlan

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No fair. I don't know how to xfer pictures and I don't have a favorite tree. Any would do as long as they were climbable.......

11 years ago. Rating: 15
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Bob/PKB

Check out all the carvings in the tree I posted. I love the rhino!

commented 11 years ago

jhharlan

I don't see a post, is it on this question?

commented 11 years ago

Bob/PKB

nuts...it was there yesterday. I'll try to get it back. :(

commented 11 years ago

FISH-O

You can copy and paste... it usually takes two tries. Super easy!
For example, Type in pictures of trees. Hit search... images of trees will come up. Open that page. Scroll through the pictures until you find one you like. Right click, scroll down to copy... left click on copy. Go to "Answer" box in question, refresh the start bar, right click, choose paste... if it doesn't work - repeat... and La La La!

commented 11 years ago

jhharlan

Thanks @Fish. I'll give it a shot next time....

commented 11 years ago

Bob/PKB

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Example of Dawn Redwood; nondeplume's tree of choice

And here is the Wollemia nobilis:

11 years ago. Rating: 14
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Much easier to spell " Dawn Redwood "

commented 11 years ago

lindilou

Stunning color!! These must be native to the South-western States? So beautiful. ;)

commented 11 years ago

nomdeplume

Not so lindilou, tree originates from China, tho I am sure some examples are growing in the USA. When in New Zealand I saw many which had grown to impressive size in no more than 60 years.

commented 11 years ago

lindilou

Well they are an incredible color for sure...love it! ;)

commented 11 years ago

lambshank

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11 years ago. Rating: 14
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lambshank

HEY EVERYONE..My first EVER pic, thanks fishy,but now I can't put any words in (??) anyway I have orange trees amongst other things growing,the orange blossoms smell gorgeous

commented 11 years ago

ROMOS

Type the words before you enter your pic.

commented 11 years ago

lambshank

Thanks Romos, guess I just got carried away,didn't really expect it to work!!

commented 11 years ago

Bob/PKB

OR, you can "enter" to get below the picture line. It's hard to see, but once you start typing, you'll see.
By the way, I LOVE orange (citrus) trees; the scent of the blossoms is one of my favorites.

commented 11 years ago

lambshank

Thanks BobPKB

commented 11 years ago

Dardaigh

Yay, Lambie...posting your first piccy! WOOT!

commented 11 years ago

lambshank

Thanks Darldaigh,got so excited I picked an old orange tree (didn't really think it would work) I've tried so many times before

commented 11 years ago

doolittle

Yummy!!!!! lambie is bringing oj to the luncheon !!

commented 11 years ago

nomdeplume

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Metasequoia glyptostroboides.

11 years ago. Rating: 14
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You had to use every letter in alphabet to spell this one tree.

commented 11 years ago

nomdeplume

This tree also known as the Dawn Redwood was long considered extinct but was discovered growing in a remote area of China in 1944. It is a fast-growning tree and one I have in my garden has grown to about 15 metres in 15 years.

commented 11 years ago

Bob/PKB

See below for example of "dawn redwood"

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11 years ago. Rating: 14
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daren1

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Sorry but I'll "leave" this one alone...(comon someone had to say it)..

11 years ago. Rating: 13
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Dardaigh

You are sooo good with the puns. I gotta hand it to ya...lol.

commented 11 years ago

daren1

just like the blind hooker..."you got to hand it to her".sorry i'm old school !

commented 11 years ago

Dardaigh

...but seriously folks! :D ha ha ha

commented 11 years ago

melandrupert

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Love all trees

11 years ago. Rating: 11
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lindilou

Brrrrr....!

Aaaaaaah!!!

:D

commented 11 years ago

melandrupert

Lindilou love the cold and the heat xxx

commented 11 years ago

lindilou

Both pics are delicious to my eyes!!
There have been times here on the Island that you could go ski on lovely snow pack in June at Mt. Washington...then come down and do a bit of body surfing the same day!! We have Palm trees but they're all specialty plantings and not native to the Northwest Coast in the least! They aclimate very nicely though! ;)

commented 11 years ago

doolittle

psst..that beach scene is painted on a wall-pretty cool- in the warmest of ll ways!

commented 11 years ago

melandrupert

doolittle YES your right well done I was waiting for someone to spot this it was like spot the difference! I can be funny when I want to be He He if everyone and noticed the door in the background that would have been fun! keep well sweetheart xxx

commented 11 years ago

doolittle

I love spotting things like this!!! Post away!!!

commented 11 years ago

melandrupert

Doolittle will do next time again well done xxx

commented 11 years ago

nomdeplume

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Another interesting tree is Wollemia nobilis, the Wollemi pine, which was considered extinct but some were found growing in a canyon not far from Sydney Australia about 10 years ago. These are now available commercially; I must get one.