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OT: Checking in before trip

17 years ago

Its been crazy, working every day, and from early morning to late evenings, trying to meet deadlines. Now I'm headed out of the country for a week, so just wanted to stop in and say high. Oh... and to show you some Plumeria that are starting to take off. When I got these, I was told they were Aztec Gold. Now I am told by the same person, that she believes they are AG. Not the same. Nevertheless, they are amazing bloomers and smell like Hawaii! A few people got cuttings, and a couple that I still owe cuttings to, will get them when I return from my trip... there was just no time this week!

The mother plant of the cuttings...

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The sister of the mother plant...

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A cutting from two or three years ago... so I guess this is the sister of the cuttings I sent out...

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My Gardenia... no relation...

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If the castles in Ireland have wifi, I'll check in while I'm gone... otherwise... see you soon.

Bob

Comments (21)

  • 17 years ago

    Have a great trip Bob!!! And very nice pictures :)

  • 17 years ago

    I don't know what is more exciting Bob. The great pictures and of what is to come.

    Or the place you are going to be visiting!

    Be safe and know that we miss and think about you.

    Hugs
    Lucy

  • 17 years ago

    Stay Safe Bob !!!lol

    If the Plumeria Smell Like Buttered Popcorn !! Its Aztec Gold!!! It Looks Like My Aztec Gold Bob.

    Chocolate Brug

  • 17 years ago

    Beautiful plumies. I just potted up a bunch that Bill sent. The plumies that were stored in the garage are just breaking dormancy but the ones that were stored in the GH are fairly well leafed out but no inflos yet : (

    Have a safe trip. Wear a mask on the plane!

  • 17 years ago

    Beautiful Bob! thanks for sharing the pics, and have a safe trip!

  • 17 years ago

    Have a wonderful trip, and the plumeria is beautiful!

  • 17 years ago

    Looks like Aztec Gold to me. Safe travels. A friend is married to a flight attendant who is traveling to Mexico soon. She's not too fired up about that.

  • 17 years ago

    My Aztec Gold smells like ripe peaches. It is really strong smelling. It is dh's fav.

  • 17 years ago

    Enjoy your trip Bob, lovely flowers!
    Susan

  • 17 years ago

    Very pretty, and I don't think anyone is safe. I am going to reiterate proper hand hygiene and not sharing drinks with my girls today. A suburb of Memphis has a suspected case of swine flu. Pack your hand sanitizer!!!

    Mary

  • 17 years ago

    Newark.

    The hand sanitizer is hanging from my briefcase, and I use it every time I notice it there. The flight to Ireland is supposed to be packed... I remember when I enjoyed traveling! One of the guys I am traveling with... Mr. Food... has the masks. I will consider it. Take care everybody.

  • 17 years ago

    yeah Bob, the last thing you need to do is getting sick outside the USA.

    Mr. Food? That sounds to good to be true lol

    Have a safe flight.

    Lucy

  • 17 years ago

    My daughter told me one of her friends dad went to wally world to buy hand sanitizer and they were out. I did find some at Kroger but they didn't have very much. I was tempted to buy my girls some lysol to spray their desk.

    Mary

  • 17 years ago

    Have a safe trip
    The plummies are beautiful & I have never seen a gardenia that large!

    Jill

  • 17 years ago

    Bob have a safe trip, you are so lucky to have your plumeria blooming, mine are just now putting on their leaves. I am excited, I bought 6 very small plants from a man in Houston, two years ago, and they made it thru the winter, and seem to be really growing, they are at least 1 ft tall. I hope that they will be the rainbow colors, he said they would not be the typical ones, so only time will tell. I sure hope they blooms this year, I can't wait to see what I have. Linda, just brought me a red cutting from Hawaii, when she went down last month. I am rooting it right now, I lost two hugh plants last year to moles. I bought a solar mole mover, and put it in my flowerbed, I hope it works. Barbra

  • 17 years ago

    Have a safe trip and please be careful too, Thanks for sharing your plumeria pics with us too they are looking really good and I bet your yard smells like heaven too.

    Be safe~

    Rigo

  • 17 years ago

    Near Shannon, Ireland...

    Landed at about 7 yesterday morning... 2-hour nap at Dromoland Castle... and off to work. We videotaped right here at the castle for a while, then off to the birthplace of Irish coffee, where we learned the recipe. Lots of stops along the way, to pick up other shots. Back to the castle to shoot... not play,,, golf.... and ending the day at about midnight, after the longest dinner in recorded history!

    This place and the people are amazing. They love Americans here. I forgot the card-reader for my laptop, so I can't up-load photos... bummer... so if you are interested, here is the link to the castle. We'll be staying here another night, before moving on.

    http://www.dromoland.ie/

    Off to breakfast and work. Take care all.

    Bob

  • 17 years ago

    Oh my Gosh Bob...I would not leave there lol

    Do you feel like you are in a fairytale?

    Beautiful!!!

    THANKS for sharing the link. LOVED it.

    Lucy

  • 17 years ago

    Still near Shannon

    It doesn't quite feel like a fairy-tale when you"re working all day, Lucy. But we are definitely having a blast. Its guy-time in Ireland. The two guys sitting on the wall with me, over-looking the River Shannon, are locals. One is my soundman, the other, our driver. They are surely showing us a good time. The Irish sense of humor is unmatched. Mr. Food and his producer, Howard, are pictured in front of Dromoland castle, as we prepare to shoot a segment, and Howard and I are showing you another view of the castle. I got a cable to upload photos, from Greg, the soundman.

    Bob

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  • 17 years ago

    Bob,
    Your plumies are huge and beautiful! Thanks for sending the pictures of your trip. I almost feel like I am there. The castle is stunning! I can't wait to hear about your next stop!
    Enjoy!
    Joyce

  • 17 years ago

    Well since Greg is a guy...you don't have to pass on the hug for giving you the upload cable.

    Yupp one could almost think you are there on vacation!

    Is that your first time in Ireland Bob?

    Thank you so much for giving us a little tour.

    Lucy