Avocados! And bk's back yard!

[quote author="Meatball" date=1227080331]Great backyard that BK has and what a beautiful avocado tree it is. I am a yard person too and that's why I recently bought this older house with bigger yard. And it comes with an avocado tree which I absolutely love. The previous owner planted it many years ago but now I can see there is serious problem with this tree. Almost all the leaves have burns at the very end of the leaf tips and the color is very yellowish, unlike the one BK has which is so green and vibrant. I don't know what the problem is but I just don't want to see it dies. Any green finger here can give me some advices? I was hoping to find some helps from the gardener but as I see this thread here I'll just throw out the question here. I really wish that my avocado tree can be as healthy as BK's and someday I can savor the nice avocado milkshakes with the fruits from my own tree.</blockquote>


We recently bought a foreclosure that came with a nice established avocado tree. The leaves were turning brown on the edges and falling off. I took a few leaves into Armstrong and their expert immediately said it needed water. He told me put the hose on very low and deep soak it for several hours and then to give it a good deep soak like that once per month. It totally perked up. I gave it some E.B. Stone citrus and avocado food too.
 
[quote author="tenmagnet" date=1227079911]How about a water show like the one outside of the Bellagio?

Complete with lights and choreographed music.



<img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2203/2129721075_1e1f135abd.jpg?v=0" alt="" /></blockquote>


Can't afford your proposal. Would you accept this option:



<img src="http://www.fisher-price.com/img/product_shots/FP908256_b_1.jpg" alt="" />
 
Ten,



First the fancy pool, then the wedding tent, finally the Bellagio fountain. I finally got your identity figured out. Your forte is irresponsibility of your clients budget. Most importantly you are from Maple Drive in San Marino and subscribe to GQ. You must be Franc!!







<img src="http://a.media.abcfamily.go.com/abcfamily/Movies/Father-of-the-Bride-2/Editions/2007-12-26/470x270_PHB5nHFFqrugEJ_m.png" alt="" />
 
[quote author="skek" date=1227083377]<object width="325" height="250"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/youtube" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="325" height="250"></embed></object></blockquote>


He was called Twomagnet then.
 
[quote author="High Gravity" date=1227078000][quote author="bkshopr" date=1227077590][quote author="Anon." date=1227076785]BK, that avocado tree is beautiful! How old is it?</blockquote>


The tree was a part of an orchard from the late 1800. In 1929 some trees in the orchard was removed to build homes. Many avocado trees were left standing in yards of built homes. Asian exotic fruits and avocados were produced here and shipped by train to Los Angeles along with other growers depots like Valencia Oranges in Old Irvine Ranch, Tustin Orchards and City of Orange orchards.



The twisted branches are an indicator of a tree over a hundred year old. In a way you can say this tree is a Bonsai avocado tree.</blockquote>


The Japanese believe ancient trees are home to spirits:



<img src="http://www.pixeljoint.com/files/icons/full/tottoro.gif" alt="" /></blockquote>


<a href="http://www.cosplay.com/costume/49055/">http://www.cosplay.com/costume/49055/</a>



<img src="http://images.cosplay.com/photos/68/682143.jpg" alt="" />
 
[quote author="momopi" date=1227083803][quote author="High Gravity" date=1227078000][quote author="bkshopr" date=1227077590][quote author="Anon." date=1227076785]BK, that avocado tree is beautiful! How old is it?</blockquote>


The tree was a part of an orchard from the late 1800. In 1929 some trees in the orchard was removed to build homes. Many avocado trees were left standing in yards of built homes. Asian exotic fruits and avocados were produced here and shipped by train to Los Angeles along with other growers depots like Valencia Oranges in Old Irvine Ranch, Tustin Orchards and City of Orange orchards.



The twisted branches are an indicator of a tree over a hundred year old. In a way you can say this tree is a Bonsai avocado tree.</blockquote>


The Japanese believe ancient trees are home to spirits:



<img src="http://www.pixeljoint.com/files/icons/full/tottoro.gif" alt="" /></blockquote>


<a href="http://www.cosplay.com/costume/49055/">http://www.cosplay.com/costume/49055/</a>



<img src="http://images.cosplay.com/photos/68/682143.jpg" alt="" /></blockquote>


Hey, momopi, I've seen that character on the backpacks of my Japanese neighbors' kids. Isn't that a cat?
 
[quote author="WestparkRenter" date=1227087182]Out of curiosity, there are no animal eating these avocados. I mean no tree rats (SoCal is known for this) and no squirrels?</blockquote>


There are plenty of squirrels and other rodents dining in the tree. I can spend my life devicing traps but they tend to out smart any engineer. The rodent population is out of control. Nancy saw several came down the tree. they yelled at our wiener dog and demanded his lunch money. I wrapped spikes around the tree but they can pole vault over obstacles. They also learned to read "made in China" on the side of my scary fake owl.
 
[quote author="bkshopr" date=1227082621]Ten,



First the fancy pool, then the wedding tent, finally the Bellagio fountain. I finally got your identity figured out. Your forte is irresponsibility of your clients budget. Most importantly you are from Maple Drive in San Marino and subscribe to GQ. You must be Franc!!



<img src="http://a.media.abcfamily.go.com/abcfamily/Movies/Father-of-the-Bride-2/Editions/2007-12-26/470x270_PHB5nHFFqrugEJ_m.png" alt="" /></blockquote>


Well, this certainly gives my comment in the book signing thread a new perspective.



<a href="http://www.irvinehousingblog.com/forums/viewthread/3675/P25/#81521">http://www.irvinehousingblog.com/forums/viewthread/3675/P25/#81521</a>
 
[quote author="caycifish" date=1227090646][quote author="bkshopr" date=1227082621]Ten,



First the fancy pool, then the wedding tent, finally the Bellagio fountain. I finally got your identity figured out. Your forte is irresponsibility of your clients budget. Most importantly you are from Maple Drive in San Marino and subscribe to GQ. You must be Franc!!



<img src="http://a.media.abcfamily.go.com/abcfamily/Movies/Father-of-the-Bride-2/Editions/2007-12-26/470x270_PHB5nHFFqrugEJ_m.png" alt="" /></blockquote>


Well, this certainly gives my comment in the book signing thread a new perspective.



<a href="http://www.irvinehousingblog.com/forums/viewthread/3675/P25/#81521">http://www.irvinehousingblog.com/forums/viewthread/3675/P25/#81521</a></blockquote>


I think we are about to crack the "magnetic" code.
 
[quote author="caycifish" date=1227090646][quote author="bkshopr" date=1227082621]Ten,



First the fancy pool, then the wedding tent, finally the Bellagio fountain. I finally got your identity figured out. Your forte is irresponsibility of your clients budget. Most importantly you are from Maple Drive in San Marino and subscribe to GQ. You must be Franc!!



Well, this certainly gives my comment in the book signing thread a new perspective.



<a href="http://www.irvinehousingblog.com/forums/viewthread/3675/P25/#81521">http://www.irvinehousingblog.com/forums/viewthread/3675/P25/#81521</a></blockquote>




Where did you come up with that?

That looks nothing like me or my family.

Franc looks like a fruity Keebler elf

Don?t be ridiculous

As far as your comment goes, Skek failed miserably while trying to go there.

You must have missed my response in the commercial re thread.



I don?t know how to link it like you did.

Here?s what I wrote, you?re going to love it.



What can I say, as a former star QB I know how to read the defense.

Just sizing up the male competition or lack of it at the party, that?s all.

Lurking?

Were you in the same room?

The Champ was there.

Wasn?t wearing no beat sweater off some clearance rack at J. Crew like Graph either.

That?s a pinstripe Canali my friend.

Poor profette couldn?t keep her eyes and hands off me.

Next time, I?m going to borrow Trooper?s stun gun
 
[quote author="Allison C." date=1227084611]

Hey, momopi, I've seen that character on the backpacks of my Japanese neighbors' kids. Isn't that a cat?</blockquote>


No that's Shishigami, from Mononoke Hime:



<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Princess_Mononoke">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Princess_Mononoke</a>



The animated film was directed by Hayao Miyazaki of Studio Ghibli, who also directed My Neighbor Totoro, Laputa Castle in the Sky, Kiki's Delivery Service, Howl's Moving Castle, etc.



You can buy a copy here:

<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Princess-Mononoke-Hisaya-Morishige/dp/B00003CXBK">http://www.amazon.com/Princess-Mononoke-Hisaya-Morishige/dp/B00003CXBK</a>



<img src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/73/180157804_8f3b759946.jpg?v=0" alt="" />



Fans of Totoro can probably relate to this precursor work, Panda Go Panda, created by Miyazaki in 1972:



<img src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/b1/PandaGoPanda_DVD.jpg/230px-PandaGoPanda_DVD.jpg" alt="" />
 
[quote author="momopi" date=1227083803]

<img src="http://images.cosplay.com/photos/68/682143.jpg" alt="" /></blockquote>


Caucasian cosplayers frighten me.
 
[quote author="tenmagnet" date=1227143741]

Where did you come up with that?

That looks nothing like me or my family.

Franc looks like a fruity Keebler elf

Don?t be ridiculous

As far as your comment goes, Skek failed miserably while trying to go there.

You must have missed my response in the commercial re thread.



I don?t know how to link it like you did.

Here?s what I wrote, you?re going to love it.

</blockquote>


Yeah, you couldn't be Martin Short. I'd actually notice if he walked into a room. :coolsmirk:



You can link a post in another post by opening IHB in a new window, going to your post and clicking on the little number in the upper right corner. Take the URL that you get sent to (will have a #number at the end) and use the <a> button to create a link with it.
 
[quote author="momopi" date=1227144963]<img src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/b1/PandaGoPanda_DVD.jpg/230px-PandaGoPanda_DVD.jpg" alt="" /></blockquote>


Thanks for this great info, I will file under "Oswald the Lucky Rabbit."
 
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