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chucklikestofish

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It is a hybrid of Burjasotte Gris,and in the best case it could be the real thing.
Nice find

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Hi, Chuck: I dont know. Did you see my response to your PM:-)?
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Hi, Chuck: I dont know. Did you see my response to your PM:-)?
~yes i think i did ~
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UPDATE!
Once more, I drove to the Goodwill fig tree. It still beckons me! I parked in front of one of the three properties where I believe the tree lives. I look around and one house has one window open so I go there and knock on the door. The dog starts barking as before. His nose is right up at the door as he sniffs and barks at me. I would hate to see him face to face, that's for sure! I knock again, and again, and again, and again. The doorbell button is missing but I pressed the thing anyway. Nothing! No one comes to the door and yet I sense someone IS home. There is also a very nice corvette parked right in front of the property and in fact, the car is actually parked a few feet over the driveway entrance so it indicates to me that it is likely an owner or a resident who owns the car. Well, anyway, no answer again.

A walk around the house to the side without crossing the property line so as to not get in "trouble" with anyone. It's a quiet neighborhood. I took a quick picture of the shed where I see SOOOOOOO MANY figs that have fallen. Yup, it's the right house alright. Anyway, I go back toward my car but I'm trying to get the address to this house because I'm thinking that a written letter may be the only way to reach anyone. I see the address and go back to my car to write it down. Suddenly, a guy in army fatigues approaches my car and says "can I help you?" It was a bit intimidating but I quickly let him know that I was just want to ask a few questions about the fig tree in the back and possibly get some cuttings. His response was "what fig tree? It's a lemon tree!" I said "it's a fig tree" and I am interested in just getting a few cuttings. He said "I'm not the owner. I just rent from my friend but come back when you see a black car in front."

I think the guy came out because he saw me near his corvette. Otherwise he would have ignored me (as many times before). I don't blame him, I'm a stranger, right?

Okay, so no luck this time but I will keep trying. I'm getting warmer!

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Posted Reply with quote  #55 
This is a beautiful fig tree, but when he said lemon, for a second, I could feel the disappointment. Hope you get your cuttings soon.
So next time don't ring the bell. Stand in front of his corvette.lol
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Posted Reply with quote  #56 
No matter what the history or real name of this fig turns out to be, I will still think of this variety in my head as Meg's Green Persistence. Lol. I hope your persistence pays off the next time you visit the Goodwill tree.
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Posted Reply with quote  #57 
Sas, you know that feeling.... "you mean there is NO fig tree back there?! Of course, i know its back there but i cant get to it! Yes, apparently his corvette did it because he dame out quick!

Fignfever, thanks for your encouragement. Its hard to go knock on a stranger's door time after time only to feel deflated. But youre right...and, I may never get the full story...time will tell.


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"Do not pass by a man in need for you may be the hand of God to him." ~Proverbs 3:27~  
"He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed, miracles that cannot be counted." ~Job 5:4

 
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