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by Tater Salad Sun Feb 14, 2010 12:19 am

First topic message reminder :

OK ... We are all at a Yafooey Party ...
"Don't I know you?" ...

by Tater Salad Tue Mar 23, 2010 8:00 pm

Well why the heck do they call them blue gums then?

by hoaloha Tue Mar 23, 2010 8:03 pm

Now that is a good question because I don't know?

by Tater Salad Tue Mar 23, 2010 8:07 pm

Well then who does know?

by hoaloha Tue Mar 23, 2010 9:03 pm

I don't know?

by Tater Salad Tue Mar 23, 2010 9:12 pm

Could we look it up?

by hoaloha Tue Mar 23, 2010 9:36 pm

We sure can. I do know what species of tree it is though I think?

by Tater Salad Tue Mar 23, 2010 9:55 pm

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Is it a type of Eucalyptus? According to Wikipedia, it looks like it is?

by hoaloha Wed Mar 24, 2010 9:07 pm

Yes it is. We have them in Ca. There is red gum and blue gum I do believe? I think they all came from Australlia because they are a very fast grower. The trees are tall and straight, but can be hard to split into firewood oif they are growing alone and not in a group because the wind will twist them. It's also very heavy wood when green. It's dense and burns very hot but faster than oak. We even have them here as one day doing landscape work way down on the bottom of this property these trees must have been 4 to 6 ftor more around nd easily 100ft. tall. Man they were awesome. I woner how long they have been there?

by Tater Salad Wed Mar 24, 2010 9:21 pm

Are they a forest fire hazard there like they are in California, Ron?

by hoaloha Wed Mar 24, 2010 9:28 pm

Fortunately not as most of them are gone. They do grow in the higher elevations but not big groves. What I have seen in upcountry was a preserve with rows of pine trees they have been experimenting on. Down here, sea level, the trees were all cleared for the almighty pineapple and sugar cane. Tater you just would not believe how easy things grow here and the wind, or birds will carry a seed, and wow, how did that tree get there. What is a fire hazard now is the vacant cane fields that are full of brush but they are developing that into coffee. Fires are scary around here because of our trade winds.

by Tater Salad Wed Mar 24, 2010 9:35 pm

Oh, I'd believe it, as that's how it was in Florida. But doesn't coffee require higher elevations?

by hoaloha Wed Mar 24, 2010 9:47 pm

Nope they are pretty close to sea level but elevation wise 500ft. or more but away from the ocean front. They grow up on the hills here but not way up.

by Tater Salad Wed Mar 24, 2010 10:01 pm

That's odd, I always heard coffee doesn't do well unless it's in higher elevations, like at least 1500 or 2000 feet. I'm not sure why. Maybe you get enough of a breeze so it's not too hot?

by hoaloha Wed Mar 24, 2010 10:05 pm

Our trades come out of the east, that is our natural air conditioner, so it is weird but they grow great here. We are probably 500ft. up from sea level and right next to us they are growing coffee. In fact they are selling these million dollar estates on 5 acres, in the coffee farm next to us.

by Tater Salad Wed Mar 24, 2010 10:31 pm

Well 500 feet might be enough. I just know they need a tropical climate, but don't do well at sea level.

by hoaloha Wed Mar 24, 2010 10:34 pm

Ccorrect, they need to be away from the salt air. Only certain plants can grow along the ocean, and you're right, coffee is not one of them.They like the hot but higher elevations. I am just guessing at 500 ft. but I will find out exactly how high they must be away from the ocean. This new farm is called the Kaanapali coffee farm.

by hoaloha Wed Mar 24, 2010 10:50 pm

[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] Tater, check this out and you will see they are not that far from the ocean.

by Tater Salad Wed Mar 24, 2010 10:51 pm

Well, being elevated isn't just about being away from the ocean. I'm sure they don't lake the salt, most plants don't, but even in landlocked places like Columbia, they like to be in higher elevations. Not too high either, I believe the ideal elevation is something like 2000 feet? Are we forgetting this is the questions only thread? LOL!

by hoaloha Wed Mar 24, 2010 10:55 pm

It is, no way??????

by Tater Salad Wed Mar 24, 2010 11:15 pm

Do you think anybody will notice?

by hoaloha Thu Mar 25, 2010 4:09 pm

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by Tater Salad Thu Mar 25, 2010 4:44 pm

Should I ask a question just to be safe?

by hoaloha Thu Mar 25, 2010 4:57 pm

Probably, but I am not sure, what do you think?

by Tater Salad Thu Mar 25, 2010 5:17 pm

I think therefore I am?

by hoaloha Thu Mar 25, 2010 5:35 pm

I am what I am and that is all that I am. I think????

by Tater Salad Thu Mar 25, 2010 5:48 pm

Did you morph into Popeye?

by hoaloha Thu Mar 25, 2010 7:10 pm

No not even, I think a much higher power?????

by Tater Salad Thu Mar 25, 2010 7:25 pm

Like Super Man?

by hoaloha Thu Mar 25, 2010 7:26 pm

Much more spiritual

by Tater Salad Thu Mar 25, 2010 7:37 pm

You mean like Obee Wan Kanobie?

by hoaloha Thu Mar 25, 2010 8:03 pm

You got it, Wow.

by Tater Salad Thu Mar 25, 2010 8:13 pm

Should I bow down in reverence?

by hoaloha Thu Mar 25, 2010 9:04 pm

Never, just smile and have fun.

by Tater Salad Thu Mar 25, 2010 9:28 pm

Like this? Cool

by hoaloha Thu Mar 25, 2010 9:40 pm

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by Tater Salad Thu Mar 25, 2010 10:41 pm

Who's making popcorn?

by Breezey Breezey Fri Mar 26, 2010 10:33 am

Why don't we have chips and dip or crackers and cheese? [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

by JackRabbit Fri Mar 26, 2010 11:16 am

Breezey wrote:Why don't we have ... cheese? [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

Hmmm, that reminds me ... I haven't checked lately,
to see who has the cheese! I will have to see about that.
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Who has the cheese?

by JackRabbit Fri Mar 26, 2010 11:17 am

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by Breezey Breezey Fri Mar 26, 2010 11:19 am

Alabama possum? WHY?!!!! [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

by JackRabbit Fri Mar 26, 2010 11:33 am

Breezey wrote:Alabama possum? WHY?!!!! [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

I have NO idea!
Same with this stuff:
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Dad found it, years ago. Think I should open it?
(I think: NOT! ... I'm not that brave! LOL)

by Breezey Breezey Fri Mar 26, 2010 11:39 am

Are you that STUPID to open it?! [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]
Does anyone actually EAT that stuff?

by Tater Salad Fri Mar 26, 2010 2:49 pm

Jack, do you think that could actually be one of those pop up snakes in a can? Do you think the department of agriculture would actually approve road kill in a can?

by hoaloha Fri Mar 26, 2010 4:43 pm

I think you got botulism in a can,????????

by Tater Salad Fri Mar 26, 2010 6:14 pm

Does it sound very appetizing to you?

by JackRabbit Fri Mar 26, 2010 6:20 pm

Tater Salad wrote:Jack, do you think that could actually be one of those pop up snakes in a can? Do you think the department of agriculture would actually approve road kill in a can?

I don't know ... and I'm not too keen on finding out!
A "pop up snake" might be the best I could hope for! It's supposed to be a joke ... I think! ... LOL ... I'll bring it over to your place, and YOU can open it! K? ... hahaha!

by hoaloha Fri Mar 26, 2010 6:42 pm

It can't be a possum can it??

by JackRabbit Fri Mar 26, 2010 6:47 pm

Hey ... I live in Texas ... I've seen some "stuff" ... rollonfloor

(I sincerely hope NOT, though!)

by hoaloha Fri Mar 26, 2010 6:59 pm

I bet you have. Do they have rattlesnack in a can??

by JackRabbit Fri Mar 26, 2010 7:15 pm

hoaloha wrote:I bet you have. Do they have rattlesnack in a can??

Why ... yes, Ron ... I believe they DO!
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Want some? rollonfloor

What goes with rattlesnake ... red or white wine? rollonfloor

by hoaloha Fri Mar 26, 2010 7:27 pm

[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] I knew it, I knew it, Do you make your own or buy it??? I think I will have mine with white wine, OK ???

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