The whole thing. Looking in that picture, you've got a bunch of "babies" that are growing up around the base of the big one. Those won't die, but the big Momz in the middle is done for.

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I didn't take this pic, but you can more easily see the babies that will continue to live/grow sticking out from the bottom of this momz.

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Just to keep things more On Topic...

Chyong Guu Swan 'Ruby Lip'
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I remember reading that some of the drivers were worried about driving a car with such a light-weight magnesium frame.
The engineers pressured up the frame with nitrogen and installed a pressure gauge on the dash for the drivers to keep an eye on.
if the pressure dropped that indicated a crack and they would pull into the pits.

But the rumor is that the gauge was intentionally broken and wouldn't show a drop in pressure no matter what.








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New dumpster being dropped off for a some site prep we're doing later today....this is a 10 CY unit.

Cost is $200.00 turn key (includes delivery, pickup, and disposal of contents).

This company also offers 15 and 20 CY units. Very good service and a very handy product they offer.

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All she wanted for Mother's Day was to go to a game.

The Angels did their part by beating the Tigers.

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Sunrise this morning......

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Beautiful!!!!

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Wife took this from the portico at the front of the house of a hawk on the power pole at sunset a couple of days ago. I thought it was a very cool pic.

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Yesterday at our Motors in the morning meet at the local Porsche dealer.

That's BEAUTIFUL, Marv.....kudos to your wife!

Here are some plants I planted about 5 years ago at Mom's on the side.

They are Cordyline australis 'Dark Star'.

Interesting plant both in growth habit and durability. Very cold hardy which is always a nice attribute for this area.

I will probably be pruning the taller stems this year to help produce more uniformity in this grouping.

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Adopted an Icelandic pony.....

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Caspar Beach, CA. Abalone diving & good times. My 13yr old

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Nice one JB,

Adopted as in taking possession as the new owner or adoption via a sponsorship? Either way, very cool on your part. Was just being nosy.

Cheers Bugs
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My roomie on my new ranch digs takes in horses, dogs, poultry, sheep and goats from older residents. Cleans them up, rehabs them them and then adopts them out. That will be my mount until I transition to a bigger mare.

I haven't ridden in years. It has a gated stride and easier on my back. At 170lbs it can handle me....;)

She's 21 and I can buy her a beer......:eek:

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Thanks for those pics, John....super!

Life's a beach!

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