Weird signs that figs have taken over your life!

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HarveyC

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Posted 1422041983	Reply with quote #1

Okay, Bass just shared with me a strange workplace experience he had and I now realize that this may be a common symptom of some serious problems with us figaholics! Here is a dream of mine from two nights ago! I was working on my dad's birthday party but was also busy irrigating alfalfa and that night the valve cover on the engine for our sprinkler pump blew off of the engine and oil went everywhere. I was up late at night and slept in late the next morning. When I woke up I found a note on my door that Hershell and Wills had dropped by for a visit to taste my figs. I was hoping that they'd just gone to town and would be back, especially after traveling 3,000 miles to come taste figs. But then I found another note from some guys from our Boy Scout troop. It was one adult leader and two boys (one of the boys was "Kenny", I forget the others). They had come by to help themselves for figs and detailed how many figs they had eaten from each variety. I was now sad because there were no fruits left for Hershell and Wills to taste. The end! :) __________________ Harvey - Correia Farms Isleton, CA (Sacramento County) USDA zone 9b, Sunset zone 14 http://www.figaholics.com https://www.facebook.com/Figaholics

Willofig

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Posted 1422044281	Reply with quote #2

Harvey Have you been eating those funny looking mushrooms again????? __________________ Mario zone 6a Willowick,Oh

HarveyC

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Posted 1422044692	Reply with quote #3

Never! I have enough fun without drugs, drink very little alcohol. __________________ Harvey - Correia Farms Isleton, CA (Sacramento County) USDA zone 9b, Sunset zone 14 http://www.figaholics.com https://www.facebook.com/Figaholics

rafaelissimmo

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Posted 1422046033	Reply with quote #4

Maybe you accidentally sprayed pesticide on your figs? Seriously, I haven't had any dreams about figs but worrying about them has kept me from sleeping on occasion. Oh well, it can be a crazy hobby at times. __________________ Zone 7b, Queens, New York

HarveyC

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Posted 1422046778	Reply with quote #5

No pesticides on my figs and I haven't eaten one since November. I've had dreams about figs many times! This is the first one that had a sad outcome. Bass needs to share his story but he might be too embarrassed. __________________ Harvey - Correia Farms Isleton, CA (Sacramento County) USDA zone 9b, Sunset zone 14 http://www.figaholics.com https://www.facebook.com/Figaholics

Willofig

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Posted 1422047243	Reply with quote #6

Hope it doesn't end up like a tyty nursery video! __________________ Mario zone 6a Willowick,Oh

ako1974

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Posted 1422047807	Reply with quote #7

I actually dreamed last night that I checked over my cuttings and they were rooting. Of course, I was happy. Hopefully, Bass' story doesn't have to do with removing a fig leaf from a compromising location :) __________________ Arne Zone 6a - NJ

eboone

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Posted 1422052293	Reply with quote #8

Another odd fig dream. A couple of weeks ago I was starting my fig rooting for the year and thinking a lot about the disadvantages of growing figs in pots (which I am doing considering my climate), and my wife and I also had been half seriously discussing wintering in FL in the future after retirement. That night I had a weird dream about having a giant fig tree on a property that looked like my parents' former retirement place in FL that was covered with ripe green figs, but it looked more like a cartoon in my dream than a real fig tree. Don't recall getting to eat any of them. And no mushrooms here either. __________________ Ed Zone 6A - Southwest PA --------------------------- Short wish list: CDDG, LSU Red, Dark Greek (Navid), Col Littman's Black Cross. And any cold hardy early fig.

waynea

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Posted 1422053618	Reply with quote #9

Has to be something in the alfalfa, are you sure its alfalfa that you are growing?

figpig_66

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Posted 1422054807	Reply with quote #10

Seriously i wouldn't have said this but since the topic is up. I have fig dreams all the time. From figs big as pares to all my figs rotting away. Some good dreams aome bad. Lol. __________________ RICHIE BONI HICKORY LOUISIANA ZONE 8B WARM HUMID WINRERS ARE VERY MILD LOW 20'S BUT WARMS RIGHT UP DURING THE DAY. SUMMER IS EXTREMELY HOT & HUMID 100 degrees 100% humidity fig tree grow like crazy but some split from rain & humidity Wish list. Col de dame blanc Col de rimada Lsu numbered figs

pino

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Posted 1422056213	Reply with quote #11

Harvey do you still have those amore sweet chestnutS Eating roasted chestnuts too late in the evening has had me dreaming all night..LOL __________________ Pino, zone 6, Niagara, JCJ Acres Wish; Peace on earth and more figs Italian 258, Galicia Negra, Luv, trade suggestions welcome.

HarveyC

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Posted 1422056613	Reply with quote #12

I haven't eaten a chestnut for a while. It's just the figs occupying my mind. That's all. Maybe you guys with out fig dreams just aren't serious enough about your figs! ;) __________________ Harvey - Correia Farms Isleton, CA (Sacramento County) USDA zone 9b, Sunset zone 14 http://www.figaholics.com https://www.facebook.com/Figaholics

ADelmanto

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Posted 1422058167	Reply with quote #13

I have 3 kids. Too tired to dream. My weird sign is that I buy frozen vegetables instead of fresh because there is no more room in the crisper. __________________ https://www.facebook.com/From-The-Ground-Up-403313193085649/

Hershell

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Posted 1422060862	Reply with quote #14

Tthanks Harvey, Now everyone will know that I will try almost anything to get to taste a fig. __________________ Hershell Zone 8. Ray City, Ga.

needaclone

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Posted 1422063737	Reply with quote #15

Harvey, This is a strange coincidence, but I had a fig dream exactly 2 nights ago, too. It was my first ever. I don't remember any of the details now -- but it was so vivid at the time and I didn't think I'd forget. I almost posted about it that morning. It featured Grasa, who was wearing a green, brown and white Hawaiian shirt, and Dennis "SnagglePuss", who had the face of a man of Spanish descent whom I met at "Bills Fig Fest" last September. I know Dennis' face from his profile, but I don't know Grasa's face --- but somehow I just knew that these people were Grasa and Dennis. I do remember it being a good dream...not one of those angst-ridden ones. Jim __________________ Clarksburg, NJ - Zone 6b Wishlist - A wise man recommended: Nero600M . Malta Black . Tacoma (Takoma) Violet . Gino's . Adriatic JH . Vista Mission . Florea . Atreano . ...also...RdB, Bethlehem Black, Negronne, Grise de St. Jean, Livano, Col de Dame Blanc/Gris/Noir, Vasilika Sika, Longue D'Aout, Italian 258, Pennsylvania 6-5000

Hermitian

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Posted 1422065724	Reply with quote #16

I dream about completing my irrigation and getting my fig trees in the ground. Almost there! I installed the last line of emitters for my orchard today. Now I just have 6 sets of valve stations to install. __________________ - Richard Vista CA, zone 10b

JLee

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Posted 1422066644	Reply with quote #17

Quote: Originally Posted by Hermitian I dream about completing my irrigation and getting my fig trees in the ground. Almost there! I installed the last line of emitters for my orchard today. Now I just have 6 sets of valve stations to install. Nice yard! I would love to see your yard setup. I'm working on my own backyard orchard right now. __________________ Orange County, California / Zone 10b Wish List: Col de Dame Grise, Aubique Petite, Vasilika Sika, Galicia Negra -Jeffrey and Anna

Hermitian

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Posted 1422066987	Reply with quote #18

Quote: Originally Posted by JLee Nice yard! I would love to see your yard setup. I'm working on my own backyard orchard right now. Thanks! I work from home so you're welcome to visit most any day. __________________ - Richard Vista CA, zone 10b

AZFig

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Posted 1425353873	Reply with quote #19

And it's "Bista" California lol __________________ JUSTIN Zone 8a Wishlist-Genovese Nero

AL_Blake

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Posted 1425392443	Reply with quote #20

I have the dreams too, especially in summertime.I even get excited to see figs mentioned in everyday life. Booze Traveler was in Armenia a few episodes back and they were drinking fig brandy and eating fresh figs as a pairing with another drink. I even cheered in church the other day when figs were mentioned! __________________ Blake ZONE 8A AL Wish list--Want to buy-- Native Black (Becnel farm), Figo Preto, LSU (Red, St. Gabriel Black, Scott's Yellow, Late Black, #156, #5), CDD B/G/N, Excel, Texas BA-1, RDB, Nero 600m, Sal's Corleone (Belleclare Nursery variety); Cajun Gold

striveforfreedom

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Posted 1425423988	Reply with quote #21

I dream in figs too! Most of them about visiting Jon's place again. An amazing adventure and heck of a guy. If you have not gone, you must. __________________ Vince Russo Norwalk, CT Zone 7A Wish list - Any cuttings of the Col de Dames would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Hermitian

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Posted 1425428605	Reply with quote #22

Quote: Originally Posted by striveforfreedom I dream in figs too! Most of them about visiting Jon's place again. An amazing adventure and heck of a guy. If you have not gone, you must. I'll second that. Also, fig tasting at Wolfskill (UC Davis GRIN repository) is a must in my opinion. The long-term staff there are great. I'm not sure when it will be this year, but it gets posted on the ANR online event calendar. They have a sizeable collection of capri figs too which are featured a month or so earlier. Sending some email inquiries ahead of your visit is a good idea. On the subject of GRIN, they do have cuttings available that are shipped in an appropriate season (for Figs, in the late winter). However, it is considered bad form to order something that is commercially available. Instead, go for the tasting (or earlier) and if you find something you can't live without that is not propagated commercially, then by all means order cuttings for the purpose of trials and distribution to nurseries in your area. So far I've introduced two cultivars (not figs) to the trade and I'm working on a third (a grape). __________________ - Richard Vista CA, zone 10b

PhilaGardener

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Posted 1425428948	Reply with quote #23

Quote: Originally Posted by HarveyC I haven't eaten one since November. I've had dreams about figs many times! Sounds like withdrawal symptoms! __________________ Philadelphia Gardener Near Philly, but winters still feeling like Zone 6!

NativeSun

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Posted 1425486775	Reply with quote #24

Ive had multiple dreams about 500 ways to torture a (A) Mockingbird , (B) Brown Thrasher... for eating my beloved figs __________________ James, North Florida zone 9A

Hermitian

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Posted 1425505916	Reply with quote #25

Quote: Originally Posted by NativeSun Ive had multiple dreams about 500 ways to torture a (A) Mockingbird , (B) Brown Thrasher... for eating my beloved figs If there is ripped open or rotting fruit on the tree, birds will be attracted and also peck at unripe fruit. Keep your fruit trees clean of bird "magnets". This is easier of course if you control the height of the trees. __________________ - Richard Vista CA, zone 10b

philos

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Posted 1425521623	Reply with quote #26

Crazy stuff there Harvey! I have realized that after many figgy dreams I definitely am obsessing. Also, the need the check on them in the garage, to grow cuttings in the winter and to have your friends and work colleagues call you "the fig man" does not help the cause. __________________ Jerry - Zone 6B Westchester, New York. 2015 Wish List: Florea, White Greek, Italian 258, Galicia Negra and any M. Pons varieties.

Gina

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Posted 1425525646	Reply with quote #27

I've been called 'The Blueberry Lady' by a neighbor down the hill, lol. Thankfully never The FigHag. Ack. __________________ WillsC's new fig forum: http://www.Ourfigs.com (and blueberries)

Smaritza

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Posted 1425553196	Reply with quote #28

Quote: Originally Posted by Gina I've been called 'The Blueberry Lady' by a neighbor down the hill, lol. Thankfully never The FigHag. Ack. LOL!! __________________ Smaritza Bronx, NY Wishing for: Ronde de Bordeaux, Aubique Petit, Pananas Purple, Longue d Aout, Lebanese Red, Ischia Black, Scott's Black, Martineca Rimada, Tarantella, Jolly Tiger, Nero,

crunbar

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Posted 1426461641	Reply with quote #29

I'm not a big drinker... However, a couple days ago I was really bummed, went out and bought a bottle of a local chardonnay, split it with my housemate. reason: missed a shot at some panache cuttings for my rainbow-black mission espalier. new it was stupid at the time still I went n bought the wine cuz would'a looked so fine sweet figs all in a line I rest my case... Tim Zone 10a

elin

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Posted 1426495067 · Edited	Reply with quote #30

Tim hi I dont drink cause i am too cheap to buy wine , actually thats why i dont Smoke too. Always if i loose a plant in revenge of the circumstance i propagate ten more . Lol Its the cheapest __________________ Eli ,Israel ,Zone 10? Too humid and hot, yada yada yada https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1298814119 Growing: Sbayi, Hmadi, Black Portugal, Black Brazil,Excell, Flanders, Hmari , RDB, Niagra Black,Natalina, CDDN,Maya, Preto Torres, Preto Arge

crunbar

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Posted 1426569002	Reply with quote #31

" ...revenge of the circumstance i propagate ten more" Elin I agree it's healthier and far more satisfying. And: I like the way you say that. Tim Z 10a

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