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Howie73x

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I know I have outstanding trades. Please PM again. Unfortunately I was unable to water alot of my trees and they died :(

Life sometimes throws you a wicked curve ball. I believe in karma and try to live my life accordingly. BUT sometimes, SH1t just happens.

I was driving home from my business partners house. My car tire axle broke, I swerved and slammed thru the guard rail and leveled a few trees. I also flipped my car down the side of the mountain side.

The chp said I flipped about 5-8 times!! I fractured 4 vertebrae in my back and neck. resulting in 4 herniated discs. I also punctured my lung and have 3 broken ribs. Scary part was when the Dr. told me if one my fractures was just a millimeter to left, I would've been a paraplegic.

I have the following plants, up for sale. Send me an offer, rest will go up on ebay. I hate to get rid of my plants but due to the accident and my new business, I have zero time to contribute to my hobby and I hate watching them die from neglect!

Africana Negra
Italian Brown
Donna Winnetta (sp?)
St. Jerome
Kathleen Black x 4
Gino's Black x 2
Peter's Honey
Chicago Hardy
Black Jack
Capella
Salem Dark
Zingerella x2
Black Beth x 2
Negronne large x 4
Sal's Corleone x 2
Nero 600m
Jin Ao Fen x 2
Black Madeira x2
Atreano RR x2
Galbun
Desert King x3
Col De Dame Blanche x 2
Excel
Brogliotto Nero
Violet de Bourdeux
Malta Black
Yellow giant
Madam De Deus Seasons x 3
Fico De Duman
Melanzanna x3
MSVB x2
Italian Black
Palestine
Sucrette
Napoiltana Black

I am also trimming my plants that I'll be keeping, pm me for availability.
Jolly tiger
Maltese Falcon
 

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Wishlist- Rouge de Bordeaux, Fig de Parfum, St. Rita, Pastiliere, Norland, Smith, (Native) du Argentile, Col de Dame Noir,
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Oh my goodness Howie - you're lucky to be alive !! I wish a speedy recovery for you. 
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Seeking :  Italian 376,395 , Galicia Negra, Negretta,UNK Pastilliere ,Pananas Purple,  Malta Blk+purple/red, Italian + Calabrian UNK's , Catanzaro, Malone, Sucrette(Baud)


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Holy Crap, So sorry about your accident.  Concentrate on recovering first and I hope you have help placing the figs but they should be at the bottom of your priorities.  Not to be funny but I did not read your first paragraph but read " to those I owe figs and I scrolled down and thought for a second I was looking at the red interior of a fig.  You really got banged up.  I hope your recovery goes well.  Life's priorities can change so quickly.  Take care.
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Dang, Howie! Sorry to hear about your accident, but congrats on amassing such a spectacular collection. Hope your figs find homes that will appreciate them.

Best wishes for your recovery and new business venture.

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Dang Howie!!!! Get better soon.
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Wow Howie, I'm sure you know that everyone here is wishing for a speedy recovery for you! You seem in great spirits, keep it up.
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The lengths some people will go to, to avoid completing a trade, Howie....

Just kidding. Get well soon. Sorry you are going through this horrible period but think of your beautiful newborn for inspiration.

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Get well soon. Figs are not that important right now.
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Wishing you speedy recovery Howie.

Norhayati

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That looks pretty rough, Howie. Recover fast, but more importantly, recover well.
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I hope you have a quick recovery.
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In ground - N.E of Austin, TX (zone 8b) 

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get well soon. i know you had new baby not too long ago. figs, heck.. if you decide to do it again in future, let me know. no trade needed. 
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Pete
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"don't talk to me about naval tradition. It's nothing but rum, sodomy and the lash." - sir winston churchill
"the problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people's money." - the baroness thatcher

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***** and... i don't sell things. what little i have will be posted here in winter for first come first serve base to be shared. no, i'm not a socialist...*****
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Holy crap, someone must have been looking out for you! I've worked in hospitals where people who have been in less severe accidents have ended up a lot worse. As a note, if you're taking codeine derivatives (hydrocodone, oxycodone, etc.), be sure to take a stool softener twice daily and don't be afraid to add a laxative on top of that. They will plug you up in no time and I'm sure you don't want to add hemorrhoids to your list of woes. And remember, pain is easier to prevent than to treat!
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Attempting to grow: LSU Purple, Genoa White Honey, Kadota, Alma, Lyndhurst White, Adriatic JH, Desert King, Sal's, Salem Dark, Improved Celeste, Celeste, Marylane Seedless, Panachee, Marseilles Black VS, Sal's Corleone, Kalamata, 135-15s, Negronne, White Marseilles, Beer's Black, Norella, Monstrueuse, unknown cultivars... yeah, the list is too long to update anymore.
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I wish you a speedy recovery, Howie!
That was a scary story...

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Glad you made it Howie.
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Howie, there is a God.
I'm happy you are alive. I'm sorry for what you experienced.
I wish for you a speedy recovery.
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OMG, I am so sorry to hear that!  Please get well soon.
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I am so happy you made it through that terrible accident. My prayers are with you, feel better soon.
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That's terrible, I wish you a quick recovery Howie
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Hope you recover well.
Sorry you have to go through this.

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Wow, Howie, thank God you're alive!

I thought you were moving up here to the Bay Area?  Is the location in your signature still accurate?

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Isleton, CA (Sacramento County) USDA zone 9b, Sunset zone 14

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Sorry for your accident, and hopefully you have speedy recovery.
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Holy crap, someone must have been looking out for you! I've worked in hospitals where people who have been in less severe accidents have ended up a lot worse. As a note, if you're taking codeine derivatives (hydrocodone, oxycodone, etc.), be sure to take a stool softener twice daily and don't be afraid to add a laxative on top of that. They will plug you up in no time and I'm sure you don't want to add hemorrhoids to your list of woes. And remember, pain is easier to prevent than to treat!


yupe.. they will plug up quick, codeine that is. i take them for coughing problem now and then. next day i usually have ton of issues. 

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Pete
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"don't talk to me about naval tradition. It's nothing but rum, sodomy and the lash." - sir winston churchill
"the problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people's money." - the baroness thatcher

***** all my figs have FMV/FMD, in case you're wondering. *****
***** and... i don't sell things. what little i have will be posted here in winter for first come first serve base to be shared. no, i'm not a socialist...*****
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Things can change in the blink of an eye.

Don't worry about trades, GET WELL FIRST!

Wishing you a speedy recovery!

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Get well soon my friend
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Get well soon, God Bless, God spared you for better things. Faith in yourself and a Supreme Being is all that matters.
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Hang in there Howie.  Wish you a full and speedy recovery.
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I just emailed you, I would like to help.
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Best wishes for a speedy, total recovery.


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OMG, you are lucky to be alive, what a harrowing story Howie.  I pray you a speedy recovery.
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Sorry to hear about the horrible accident.
Happy that you survived it.
Get well soon...

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So glad you are recovering!  That sounds horrible but it is behind you now.  Look forward and I am sure you will be growing figs again in no time!  Take care!
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Get well Howie.
You are living a blessed life to have survived what you have described.

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Wow, what a blessing that you made it.... just heal and be well again soon. Listen to your docs and those who love you, speedy recovery!
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Celeste UNK, 15 year old disease free, very abundant, nice sized fruit.

I've got the fever, as Ms.Javajunkie gifted me so very many cuttings.
Experimentation in progress... all of my own cuttings got slimy. Ms.Javajunkie gifts are showing tiny leaves and roots. So very excited Black Greek, Po di Limone and Black Triana are growing in little cups.  

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I wish you a speedy recovery!
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She-it Howie! Serious stuff, and you will get to walk away from it..eventually. Wishing you a speedy recovery. 
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that's a very big ouch, glad you made it home
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Thanks for the support and kind words, everyone. They really do mean a lot to me. Aside from a horrendous scar on my forehead and head, and some pain, I'll be ok. I just need to wear this funny looking body brace for a few months. I know I am lucky, I'm not a paraplegic or worse dead . I am lucky no one was in my car with me, especially my daughter.

I dont want anyone to feel, that I am not going to fulfill my trade obligations. So many people have been so kind and selflessly sent me cuttings. I promise to honor every single trade agreement.

BTW most of my plants are around 2-4 feet tall, anyone have any idea how to ship these big plants?

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Howie, I can go pick up a few from you. Where are you?  I am in San Diego.


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I'm so sorry. You are in my prayers.


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Wish List: LSU Thibodeaux, LSU Red, Kathleen's Black, Lebanese Red, Jolly Tiger, Black Madeira, Purple Passion, Zingerilla (sp?), Martin's Purple Black, BA-1, White Ischia, any red fig, any dark fig or unknown
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Oh my gosh.  What a horrible accident.  Wishing you a complete and speedy recovery. 
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Howie, check your emails and the email spam folder.  I have sent you several emails.  I can go there and pick up some figs, it is not that far if you are in So calif.
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Ouch! Hang in there.
Good luck - I hope your recovery is speedy and complete.
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