The Old Folks Home

[Sally PB]

In other news, I'm 99% sure I spotted baby jay late yesterday. A big group of jays was passing by, and one left the group to land in the small mimosa tree out back. One of baby jay's favorite spots when he was first going outside to play. I watched him go from Mimosa to Pecan (another of his favs) to the branches of the big oak over the house, then off he went with the group. My how he's grown into such a big fella, and so majestic now. It brought tears to my eyes, that he came back to visit and let me see him.

Oh, wonderful news!! I've thought of him several times recently!

You may have shared already..photos??

Here she is. Doesn't she have beautiful eyes?

 

[microchick]

No, if I had to guess, I'd say the look more like a Macintosh. The trees are probably 50 or more years old.


I will do that! I've seen them at the independent feed store where I get my chicken feed.

Thank you, I really appreciate you time and expertise. Hopefully next year, I'll get some apples that I won't be afraid to bite into, without cutting it up first.

Sorry I didn't get back to you sooner. Wasn't feeling well and laid down for awhile. Just got up.

I'm glad to help. I also forgot to mention the Arkansas Black apple tree. Outstanding tennis ball sized fruit and a heavy producer for us to the point that the tree is pulling itself out of the ground from the weight of the apples it bares.

I took some pictures while I was out earlier and I'll post them asap.

 

[Sally PB]

No problem. I appreciate your information.

 

[pennyJo1960]

We have a very old apple tree here leaning on it side.. growing still there are several suckers shooting off the root straight up. Thought about in the fall cutting those off.

 

[CapricornFarm]

And stress doesn't help! Did you get your truck fixed? Thinking of you

Truck is is for repairs now, thanks.

 

[CapricornFarm]

A flare up from the Lymes?

Maybe, idk

 

[pennyJo1960]

Truck is is for repairs now, thanks.

So you intend to keep it ? third time is the charm?

 

[getaclue]

Will you all just hush up, and quit bragging about your apple trees, unless you're going to send me some apples. Florida is too hot for apple trees to produce, so the only apples we get, are from the grocery store, unless we know someone that will send us some good ones.

I used to have a friend in Washington State that sent me apples, and I sent her grapefruit. She died, so I haven't had a really good apple in a few years.

 

[CapricornFarm]

Sitting here with the dollar pancakes. BF makes them for me, I put Jam on them fold then can walk around with them..
@CapricornFarm I am so sorry your feeling crappy...

Thanks, hoping all the sleep will help my body kick this virus.

 

[CapricornFarm]

So you intend to keep it ? third time is the charm?

Yes, replacements are hard to find and expensive.