On 3 Oct 2006 07:47:02 -0700, "Jack Schmidling"
wrote:

When we in the temperate zones think of trees in bloom, we think of
apple trees, peaches and flowering crab trees. The thought of towering
forest giants in spectacular bloom that can be seen from a mile away
are only memories of visits to the tropics.

js

I think I am madly in love with both of you, and the three mutton
chops! We've considered homesteading and buying some alpaca's and
sheep. We very well may do it, but my husband is still only 46 and
has to work for about 10 more years to retire.

Your website is lovely.