"For me it was yet another reminder of my view that although some people may have the odd flash of being quite good at something in a limited way, the overall stupidity of humans soon re-asserts itself!"
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No... YOU wait....
I feel I just bumped into another brother from a different mother.
Different countries. Similar miscalculations and mishaps. 😁
So, I want you to know that your previous article inspired me to post the one I posted about trees.
Moreover, I want you to know this - I like to keep track of where I've been walking and I like to hike as much as the next fella. So your advice, council and sentiment is appreciated by me even though I know I still have not practiced the knots.
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I think appreciating simple things is a good way to meditate......think about the little things that form the basis of our day-to-day existence.
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So thanks - thank-you.
My tree link, my favorite post of my own and my Substack Place is here:
I'm not trying to "advertise", that post I made on that link truly was informed by what you posted on an earlier article. So, I think that is communication in action.
That's so thoughtful and encouraging of you! Thank you.
Nice pictures! Nothing I've planted is that big yet, I think, except one of the jackfruits is really going for it! I feel pleased with and for the trees. I feel rather like when a son does something I admire - I made a small initial contribution to get it started- but feel like the credit isn't really mine. The tree/son really did it on their own!
Advertise away. You have to try and get readers, or there's little point in saying stuff!
Jonathan - I could talk your head off if you want to talk trees. I'll tell you this, the one tree in the middle near the water spigot, I named that tree "Tom DeLay".....I transplanted it and I'm fond of that cedar. There were some super stout thick mean strong deep holly bushes right up to the bricks that I had to dig out literally with a shovel, a pick-axe, and determination and I got them roots out of the ground and then I planted cedars where they had been and truly we have so much fewer bugs in the house these days - I don't pay for any service.
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So, like I said, I could talk your head off about this sort of stuff, but comment over at my place if so inclined and we can talk more there!
I think, but I'm not positive that the tallest one is Poplar tree "Eastern Poplar" that is right at the crack in my roof so to speak where a lot of water flows down. So that tree has roots well fed and so I'll double check this but the Poplar tree doesn't make a nuisance of itself when it puts its roots down. There are two other Poplar trees I planted, 2 out of 3 (one didn't make it) that have done well growing under some big ole sweetgum trees. The Poplar's still grew up straight and while the wood doesn't appeal to all it is nice and straight and could be useful for many things I reckon if and when the tree gets cut down.
Well, after I posted it I looked at the trees I've planted and I think the tallest one is not the one I planted longest ago - so like anything else, location, location, location I reckon when it comes to real-estate.
I'm pretty sure the lumber on my yard is worth a lot if it is taken with care, but I don't plan on cutting anything down. I think the tallest tree (I planted) is about 40 feet high....maybe 45....possibly 50. I think if I had to pick a favorite one we planted it would be one that was not shown in the images......it was to replace a fairly big one we had to take down when we decided to build the garage. It is a cedar from my Mom's backyard when she lived nearby and it is a beauty.
I will practice the knots - I swear it in my Pirate's breath of honesty - and that is serious business!
I think the tallest tree that was here when we got here is over 120 feet tall, but that might be too high.....they are tall though and pretty stout. As a group they hold each other up.
"For me it was yet another reminder of my view that although some people may have the odd flash of being quite good at something in a limited way, the overall stupidity of humans soon re-asserts itself!"
🤣
No... YOU wait....
I feel I just bumped into another brother from a different mother.
Different countries. Similar miscalculations and mishaps. 😁
Back to reading now.
So, I want you to know that your previous article inspired me to post the one I posted about trees.
Moreover, I want you to know this - I like to keep track of where I've been walking and I like to hike as much as the next fella. So your advice, council and sentiment is appreciated by me even though I know I still have not practiced the knots.
~
I think appreciating simple things is a good way to meditate......think about the little things that form the basis of our day-to-day existence.
~
So thanks - thank-you.
My tree link, my favorite post of my own and my Substack Place is here:
https://buffaloken.substack.com/p/trees-planted
I'm not trying to "advertise", that post I made on that link truly was informed by what you posted on an earlier article. So, I think that is communication in action.
~
Sincerely,
BK
That's so thoughtful and encouraging of you! Thank you.
Nice pictures! Nothing I've planted is that big yet, I think, except one of the jackfruits is really going for it! I feel pleased with and for the trees. I feel rather like when a son does something I admire - I made a small initial contribution to get it started- but feel like the credit isn't really mine. The tree/son really did it on their own!
Advertise away. You have to try and get readers, or there's little point in saying stuff!
Jonathan - I could talk your head off if you want to talk trees. I'll tell you this, the one tree in the middle near the water spigot, I named that tree "Tom DeLay".....I transplanted it and I'm fond of that cedar. There were some super stout thick mean strong deep holly bushes right up to the bricks that I had to dig out literally with a shovel, a pick-axe, and determination and I got them roots out of the ground and then I planted cedars where they had been and truly we have so much fewer bugs in the house these days - I don't pay for any service.
~
So, like I said, I could talk your head off about this sort of stuff, but comment over at my place if so inclined and we can talk more there!
~
Warm Regards,
Ken
ps - sorry for any typos....
I think, but I'm not positive that the tallest one is Poplar tree "Eastern Poplar" that is right at the crack in my roof so to speak where a lot of water flows down. So that tree has roots well fed and so I'll double check this but the Poplar tree doesn't make a nuisance of itself when it puts its roots down. There are two other Poplar trees I planted, 2 out of 3 (one didn't make it) that have done well growing under some big ole sweetgum trees. The Poplar's still grew up straight and while the wood doesn't appeal to all it is nice and straight and could be useful for many things I reckon if and when the tree gets cut down.
Well, after I posted it I looked at the trees I've planted and I think the tallest one is not the one I planted longest ago - so like anything else, location, location, location I reckon when it comes to real-estate.
I'm pretty sure the lumber on my yard is worth a lot if it is taken with care, but I don't plan on cutting anything down. I think the tallest tree (I planted) is about 40 feet high....maybe 45....possibly 50. I think if I had to pick a favorite one we planted it would be one that was not shown in the images......it was to replace a fairly big one we had to take down when we decided to build the garage. It is a cedar from my Mom's backyard when she lived nearby and it is a beauty.
I will practice the knots - I swear it in my Pirate's breath of honesty - and that is serious business!
I think the tallest tree that was here when we got here is over 120 feet tall, but that might be too high.....they are tall though and pretty stout. As a group they hold each other up.
Ken