tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post6446202924459600138..comments2024-03-27T16:38:59.108-05:00Comments on clay and limestone: The Boys Are Back~~In The WaybackGailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-40203138448561860302008-12-24T19:48:00.000-06:002008-12-24T19:48:00.000-06:00Wow... does Aaron want a girlfriend?!!! (I'm only...Wow... does Aaron want a girlfriend?!!! (I'm only half kidding, lol!)<BR/><BR/>Can't wait to see what you do with the space, Gail... :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14395380166485303934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-82978601789291158812008-12-22T15:41:00.000-06:002008-12-22T15:41:00.000-06:00omg, adrenalin junkies to the max. That's way mor...omg, adrenalin junkies to the max. That's way more than I could take (but then again I'm afraid of heights). Very impressive. The soil sounds fantastic. Your garden is going to be incredible next season. I can't wait to follow along...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-58125919813443322812008-12-22T10:48:00.000-06:002008-12-22T10:48:00.000-06:00Ackkkk, I'm afraid of heights and that just doesn'...Ackkkk, I'm afraid of heights and that just doesn't look at all fun!<BR/><BR/>I can't wait to what you do with you newly discovered plot of good soil! KimAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-58600321217090233002008-12-21T05:03:00.000-06:002008-12-21T05:03:00.000-06:00So exciting Gail - it is wonderful to reclaim a ne...So exciting Gail - it is wonderful to reclaim a new bit of land.<BR/>KAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-91820254996394367842008-12-20T19:47:00.000-06:002008-12-20T19:47:00.000-06:00Have you read Tree: A Life Story by David Suzuki? ...Have you read Tree: A Life Story by David Suzuki? Made me think of you here. But boy, we mismanage trees so much.... grrr....Benjamin Vogthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10661489036836711335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-75339349484376516042008-12-20T15:34:00.000-06:002008-12-20T15:34:00.000-06:00Here I am again Gail .. rounding up the last of th...Here I am again Gail .. rounding up the last of the commentors?? comman taters ?? yet again ? haha<BR/>Tell me I saw a giant dragonfly statue come work of art thing in that back 40 shot there ? other wise I am going to have to give up that peppermint tea I almost spit on my lap top girl ! .. there is one there .. isn't there .. right ???? <BR/>You couldn't promise me enough fudge in the world to skinny up a tree like that monkey-man did .. and that is saying something, for me to say !!<BR/>I'll be back .. near the end of the post yet again .. but please tell me there is a giant dragonfly thing there .. ok ????CanadianGardenJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18130452541076704075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-2212384592665005262008-12-19T13:52:00.000-06:002008-12-19T13:52:00.000-06:00I know just how you feel about unprofessional tree...I know just how you feel about unprofessional tree-trimmers and their hack jobs. My pet peeve is that they bill themselves as tree specialists when in reality all they are are a group of guys in love with the sound of power tools. I'm so glad you found a true arborist. They are my heroes!<BR/><BR/>CindyCindy Garber Iversonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15543940998038589239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-10818049477553821242008-12-19T07:05:00.000-06:002008-12-19T07:05:00.000-06:00Wow, Gail, what a difference. I know you are happ...Wow, Gail, what a difference. I know you are happy to have that honeysuckle out of there. I can't wait to see what you do with the wayback backyard. And no, you would NEVER find me up in a tree like Aaron! Those arborists are amazing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-8189454308565895102008-12-18T16:36:00.000-06:002008-12-18T16:36:00.000-06:00Shady,What do you ever mean! They are coming back ...Shady,<BR/><BR/>What do you ever mean! They are coming back tomorrow...there were so many honeysuckle... I 'll have more photos on Monday! Take care and keep safe on your trip up north!<BR/><BR/>GailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-57358831862629913932008-12-18T14:29:00.000-06:002008-12-18T14:29:00.000-06:00Gail, Looks and sounds great so far... but aren't ...Gail, Looks and sounds great so far... but aren't you a teaser? I'll look forward to the next update! (Pretty exciting, isn't it?) :-)Shady Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05007816271406393818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-10102965425721628672008-12-18T13:11:00.000-06:002008-12-18T13:11:00.000-06:00Kathi,Welocome to c&l! Hump under the snow or...Kathi,<BR/><BR/>Welocome to c&l! Hump under the snow or not...she is stellar! I love concrete! What fun she must have been to create! She is so Henri Matisse, so Modigliani (Red Nude) so....Kathi Dunphy! I am glad you looked around...it's got to be fun or there's no point! gailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-12076494429136299032008-12-18T12:53:00.000-06:002008-12-18T12:53:00.000-06:00Gail, Ive had great fun touring your gardens thru ...Gail, Ive had great fun touring your gardens thru your pictures. Ooh what I wouldnt give for some agile young tree trimmers on this place! Thanks for visiting my mud lady, Tess. She is just a hump under the new snow today.Lovethiscottage.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03022398491333206062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-38091747099789930382008-12-18T10:41:00.000-06:002008-12-18T10:41:00.000-06:00Jan,Yes, tree work is a budget cruncher!There will...Jan,<BR/><BR/>Yes, tree work is a budget cruncher!<BR/>There will be fewer wildflowers under the trees this year;-) Merry Christmas to you...GailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-21575907471319822972008-12-18T10:37:00.000-06:002008-12-18T10:37:00.000-06:00Jane Marie,I get those shaky knees when I climb th...Jane Marie,<BR/><BR/>I get those shaky knees when I climb the ladder to clean out a clogged gutter. A very weird feeling! So I am glad there are folks who love to do the tree work! The wayback is coming along, thank you! GailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-66649768975806167702008-12-18T09:52:00.000-06:002008-12-18T09:52:00.000-06:00Those guys are brave to dangle from their rope wra...Those guys are brave to dangle from their rope wrapped around branches that might not be as strong as they think they are! We have trees that look about as tall as yours...and it is SOOO expensive to get an arborist out here to do work for us. My husband isn't able to take on such a task! Your woods look great with the honeysuckle cleared out and it sounds like you are excited about your ideas for planting in the spring! Merry Christmas to you! JanJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12844013803699228989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-69167569614544314472008-12-18T09:51:00.000-06:002008-12-18T09:51:00.000-06:00These young men are truly impressive. I'm glad I ...These young men are truly impressive. I'm glad I wasn't around to watch it happen. I would have had shaky knees the whole time. But they sure cleaned up the Wayback for you. Good job!Jane O'https://www.blogger.com/profile/06426526301234517692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-85301066547087674422008-12-18T09:34:00.000-06:002008-12-18T09:34:00.000-06:00Lisa,They are acrobats...and daring young men in t...Lisa,<BR/><BR/>They are acrobats...and daring young men in their flying what evers! Spring shall be a lot of fun...it starts in February... sometimes, but winter doesn't stop until much later!<BR/>...and in Ohio?<BR/><BR/>gailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-63504892809934110822008-12-18T09:31:00.000-06:002008-12-18T09:31:00.000-06:00Joey,I used to climb up on the roof and would love...Joey,<BR/><BR/>I used to climb up on the roof and would love to get up there to photograph the garden from that angle! But I just can't make myself do it anymore...not unless the ladder is permanently fixed to the ground! The soil is lovely...gailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-50927659808052377142008-12-18T09:29:00.000-06:002008-12-18T09:29:00.000-06:00Lola,it's a lovely tree and it looks a bit bare no...Lola,<BR/><BR/>it's a lovely tree and it looks a bit bare now! I am glad you liked the acorns...thank you for the sweet Christmas greeting! happiest Christmases to you! gailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-73273020090910686232008-12-18T09:28:00.000-06:002008-12-18T09:28:00.000-06:00Marmee,Hi there...yes the trees needed a little tr...Marmee,<BR/><BR/>Hi there...yes the trees needed a little trim! None off the top...these guys never top a tree but the side burns were a tad long...Have a good day! GailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-26872815580926021602008-12-18T09:23:00.000-06:002008-12-18T09:23:00.000-06:00Marnie,Not the job for me either! But I admire th...Marnie,<BR/><BR/>Not the job for me either! But I admire their skill and daring! They will return tomorrow to finish th job! Then the ball is in my court.<BR/><BR/>gailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-75838545609268519972008-12-18T08:59:00.000-06:002008-12-18T08:59:00.000-06:00That isn't something I'd want to do for a living;)...That isn't something I'd want to do for a living;) Looks like they did a great job. <BR/>MarnieRoses and Lilacshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07121676379580186489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-49415378999251649552008-12-18T08:20:00.000-06:002008-12-18T08:20:00.000-06:00Yikes! With my vertigo, I could barely read this p...Yikes! With my vertigo, I could barely read this post. A very Merry Christmas, Gail. Your newfound rich soil is the best surprise gift of all!joeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09569378877717221045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-40122199338075150222008-12-18T00:03:00.000-06:002008-12-18T00:03:00.000-06:00i know that wouldn't be me up those trees either b...i know that wouldn't be me up those trees either but glad you have help getting those trees in shape. it's like a hair cut, it feels good.marmeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00622899170079254810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-41279920476294069172008-12-17T23:01:00.000-06:002008-12-17T23:01:00.000-06:00Gail, I am so glad that they didn't take down ...Gail, I am so glad that they didn't take down the bur oak. That has got to be an exquisite tree. I love the acorns off it. I'm still fascinated over them.<BR/>I can see where you would be jumping up & down over the prospects of a new garden area. Sure will be a treat when you start to garden in that glorious area. You must keep us up to date on it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com