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Post by miket on May 23, 2019 9:37:49 GMT -5
Already making this tough, great job you three! Unfortunately I don't have anything with a flower name in it. Maybe I'll just make up something!  Go for it! If you see flowers in it nobody is going to argue with you Will do. Mine should be done polishing in the rotary on Monday, I'll be imagining looking for flowers! |
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Post by fernwood on May 23, 2019 9:47:53 GMT -5
miket awesome. Looking forward to your entry. Hey flowers, or plants as Tommy's entry showed Cattails.
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Post by rockpickerforever on May 23, 2019 10:06:03 GMT -5
miket awesome. Looking forward to your entry. Hey flowers, or plants as Tommy's entry showed Cattails.
Didja know that a cattail IS a flower?
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Post by Tommy on May 23, 2019 10:48:24 GMT -5
miket awesome. Looking forward to your entry. Hey flowers, or plants as Tommy's entry showed Cattails.
Didja know that a cattail IS a flower?
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Yeah but did you know they are an edible flower? Well, the stems are at least. I didn't know it til I read your link just now  I will admit that even though I thought I knew they were a flower I did have to Google it just to make sure before I started working on that cab  |
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Post by rockpickerforever on May 23, 2019 10:54:33 GMT -5
Tommy, I conveniently posted a link. I was about to clarify that statement. Yes, the cattail is a plant, but the "cattail" at the top is the seedhead of the flower. Have you ever seen one go "puff"? What a mess, floaters everywhere. Do not cut them and put them in a bag in a closet. The next time you think about them, they will have exploded. Don't ask me how I know... Yes, Tommy, you are good to go.
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Post by Pat on May 23, 2019 13:05:06 GMT -5
My mother used to spray fresh cattails with some sort of shellac. Prevented surprises!!
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Post by rockpickerforever on May 23, 2019 14:04:45 GMT -5
Exactly, Pat . In a previous life, I worked at a florist. If cattails were used in arrangements, they were sprayed with a fixative to prevent explosions. (Some people don't know of their messy tendencies! I learned quickly about spraying them, lol.) |
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Post by rockjunquie on May 23, 2019 14:17:29 GMT -5
Exactly, Pat . In a previous life, I worked at a florist. If cattails were used in arrangements, they were sprayed with a fixative to prevent explosions. (Some people don't know of their messy tendencies! I learned quickly about spraying them, lol.) Cattails, lilac bushes and raspberries all remind me of my childhood. We used to love playing with cattails. |
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Post by NDK on May 23, 2019 20:32:12 GMT -5
Cattails are fun to have fights with. Tough enough you know you're getting smacked but then they'd pop. Make a hell of a mess but oh what fun!
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Post by Garage Rocker on May 23, 2019 21:49:34 GMT -5
Exactly, Pat . In a previous life, I worked at a florist. If cattails were used in arrangements, they were sprayed with a fixative to prevent explosions. (Some people don't know of their messy tendencies! I learned quickly about spraying them, lol.) Cattails, lilac bushes and raspberries all remind me of my childhood. We used to love playing with cattails. Pear trees in bloom and cattails popping.  |
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Post by Rockoonz on May 23, 2019 22:05:22 GMT -5
So they're edible??
Like vegan corn dogs?
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Post by rockjunquie on May 23, 2019 22:06:15 GMT -5
Cattails, lilac bushes and raspberries all remind me of my childhood. We used to love playing with cattails. Pear trees in bloom and cattails popping. Beautiful. Are those Bradford Pear? I think the city of Va Bch has stock in those or something. They plant them everywhere. |
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Post by Garage Rocker on May 23, 2019 22:10:19 GMT -5
Pear trees in bloom and cattails popping. Beautiful. Are those Bradford Pear? I think the city of Va Bch has stock in those or something. They plant them everywhere. Yes, but the city has started planting Cleveland Pear because they are a bit sturdier and less prone to splitting during our ice storms. |
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Post by rockjunquie on May 23, 2019 22:25:34 GMT -5
Beautiful. Are those Bradford Pear? I think the city of Va Bch has stock in those or something. They plant them everywhere. Yes, but the city has started planting Cleveland Pear because they are a bit sturdier and less prone to splitting during our ice storms. Oh Lord, don't tell city hall, they'll be raising our taxes to replace them! LOL! |
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Post by fernwood on May 24, 2019 5:15:16 GMT -5
Cattail roots are delicious when toasted.
My Grandma used the seed heads as filler for pillows.
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Post by MsAli on May 26, 2019 13:26:43 GMT -5
My entry is a piece of rosebud jaspagate This is one that you just have to see in person to appreciate just how gorgeous it is    |
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Post by rockjunquie on May 26, 2019 15:46:04 GMT -5
My entry is a piece of rosebud jaspagate This is one that you just have to see in person to appreciate just how gorgeous it is Great choice and great cab! I LOVE that material You are right, it is so much nicer in the hand- a lot of depth. Great job! |
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Post by MsAli on May 26, 2019 16:24:49 GMT -5
Thank you Tela!
I've been saving it because I didnt want to screw it up.
I'm pretty happy with it.
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Post by miket on May 27, 2019 7:26:25 GMT -5
Very cool, love the colors.
The cab looks perfect, very well done!
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Post by MsAli on May 27, 2019 7:40:06 GMT -5
Very cool, love the colors. The cab looks perfect, very well done! Thank you Mike |
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