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  1. 06-08-2005, 12:59 PM #1
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    Purple Rain -- California Style

    We have a jacaranda tree in our yard. They guy who did our lawn project suggested taking it down as it is a "messy" tree. I wrapped my arms around it and refused to let it go.

    I am not sorry but I do understand "messy" now. We sweep at least once a day.



    When you sit at the table it sounds like rain hitting the umbrella... but what a gorgeous color rain!

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  2. 06-08-2005, 01:14 PM #2
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    I like your purple rain, Sara. I would love to have a tree with purple flowers.
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    Oh it is gorgeous. I would't mind sweeping everyday with that in my yard. It even makes the ground gorgeous.
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    Re: Purple Rain -- California Style

    Originally posted by Edwina's Secretary



    I think its pretty!!! I can see how it would become annoying though.
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    Beautiful! I say put a big planter/bowl there and collect it for potpouri.
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    Originally posted by kuhio98
    Beautiful! I say put a big planter/bowl there and collect it for potpouri.
    Hey, now there's a thought. Very pretty Sara. I'll sweep for you....
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    I like the potpourri idea! And I like all these leaves around the chair- looks very romantic. Thanks for tree-hugging
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    Are the flowers fragrant? It's beautiful and I wouldn't mind the mess either.
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    How pretty! Leave it to the secretary of the PT fashion queen to coordinate her patio furniture with the falling tree flowers.

    As for sweeping....there's a much better way, it's called a leaf blower. Home Depot and such type places have electric hand held ones that would work wonders and might be a lot quicker too.

    Guess we'll have to have lids on our cocktails and/or wine glasses....
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    oh but their so pretty! I wish it rained like that here!
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    I'm so glad you have a jacaranda tree, Sara...they're so gorgeous!!

    Yea, messy, but at least its a pretty mess.
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    I see the problem with the wine etc. - but it IS very pretty! For long does it blossom? Does it smell nice? I like the potpouri idea too.

    Wish I had trees like that outside my window!



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    Beautiful!!!

    I've never seen that before.

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    Pretty! I've never seen that before, either...
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    I must admit that when I looked through your album, I saw the jacaranda, and thought - "WOW - I love you even more for keeping such a messy tree".

    They are beautiful, but messy ............ at least you didn't chop it down ....
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