f4f auction - Col de Dame

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mgginva

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Posted 1375068068	Reply with quote #1

This tree is being auctioned off to benefit the new foundation. It is a Col de Dame Blanc in a 1 gallon pot. The scion wood came from a private ranch in Ca. I have another one from UC Davis if you'd rather have that one. If you are the winning bidder I can forward additional pictures. The bidding will start now and end at Noon EST on Sunday August 4rd. I will announce the winning bid by 3:00 o'clock on Sunday. I will not name any private bidders. You can bid here or by PMing me. I will announce all private bid amounts but not the bidder's name. I will pay the shipping, but will not ship to CA,AZ, AK or HI nor will I ship outside the US. Shipping will be second day by the USPS. I will supply you with a tracking number. I will not be responsible for the plant if it suffers from heat damage. If you want me to hold it until later in the year I'd be happy to do so. If you want me to ship it any other way I'm also happy to do so but you will have to pay the shipping. I will contact the winning bidder and explain how to pay the foundation directly. Once I receive word back that the payment has been made I'll ship your Col de Dame fig. Have fun and good luck. Thanks to Rafed for letting me copy most of his auction text. Attached Images DSC_0130.jpg (74.59 KB, 104 views) __________________ Michael in Virginia (zone 7a) Wish list: Perretta,

jtp

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Posted 1375069411	Reply with quote #2

This is great. Thank you for offering this auction. I am positive this will go far higher than my pay grade, but I'll get it started - $30.

rafed

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Posted 1375108074	Reply with quote #3

$35

mgginva

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Posted 1375112897	Reply with quote #4

Thanks gentlemen. Kind of a slow start for such a good fig but It is a Monday morning. __________________ Michael in Virginia (zone 7a) Wish list: Perretta,

gorgi

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Posted 1375124450	Reply with quote #5

$40 __________________ George, NJ_z7a.

Lebmark

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Posted 1375124635	Reply with quote #6

$55 __________________ Zone 7 Brooklyn,NY. Fig Wish List 2014: I-258 Genovese Nero, Violet Dauphine , Noir De Caromb, ROUGE DE BORDEAUX , BARNISOTTE, BARNISOTTE GRIS, Anything Lebanese ( I mean Fruit Plants...That I do Not Have...)

springlakenj

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Posted 1375127555	Reply with quote #7

$60 __________________ John G. Spring Lake Hts, NJ Zone 7A

mgginva

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Posted 1375148541	Reply with quote #8

bump __________________ Michael in Virginia (zone 7a) Wish list: Perretta,

Charitup

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Posted 1375152855	Reply with quote #9

$80.00. goss __________________ goss North Ga. zone 7

newnandawg

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Posted 1375193347	Reply with quote #10

Bump

awsfigs

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Posted 1375226562	Reply with quote #11

100 Ann Zone 6 __________________ ~Ann~ Zone 6 Pepper Pike, Ohio Wish list:

mgginva

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Posted 1375232106	Reply with quote #12

awsfigs, thx 4 the bid. If you win I will include cuttings of some extremely good figs. And BTW what the heck is that rooster mgg __________________ Michael in Virginia (zone 7a) Wish list: Perretta,

rcantor

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Posted 1375232216	Reply with quote #13

If you mean her avatar, it's a cat. __________________ Zone 6, MO Wish list: Galicia Negra, De La Reina - Pons, Genovese Nero - Rafed's, Sbayi, Souadi, Acciano, Any Rimada, Sodus Sicilian, any Bass, Pons or Axier fig, any great tasting fig.

rcantor

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Posted 1375233031	Reply with quote #14

If you mean her kitchen, http://pages.infinit.net/garrick/chinese/rooster.html http://www.travelchinaguide.com/intro/social_customs/zodiac/rooster.htm http://www.hanban.com/chinese-culture/chinese-zodiac/chinese-zodiac-sign-rooster.html Since it's ceramic you'd think she was an Earth Rooster, but she's too young for that. __________________ Zone 6, MO Wish list: Galicia Negra, De La Reina - Pons, Genovese Nero - Rafed's, Sbayi, Souadi, Acciano, Any Rimada, Sodus Sicilian, any Bass, Pons or Axier fig, any great tasting fig.

striveforfreedom

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Posted 1375233054	Reply with quote #15

Excellent auction Michael! Thank you for offering an awesome fig variety from your collection. I'll jump in for $125- __________________ Vince Russo Norwalk, CT Zone 7A Wish list - Any cuttings of the Col de Dames would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

mgginva

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Posted 1375233115	Reply with quote #16

thx Vince __________________ Michael in Virginia (zone 7a) Wish list: Perretta,

mgginva

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Posted 1375276970	Reply with quote #17

bump __________________ Michael in Virginia (zone 7a) Wish list: Perretta,

striveforfreedom

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Posted 1375297598	Reply with quote #18

I'll bump that Vince Russo guy up to $130- :-) __________________ Vince Russo Norwalk, CT Zone 7A Wish list - Any cuttings of the Col de Dames would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

awsfigs

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Posted 1375299553	Reply with quote #19

Hi Michael and Bob< Yes!! It's my rooster from Italy... It took a whole year for them to make it.. Now I see it everywhere... Ha ha... And thanks for the sweet compliment Bob ... My big BDay is this year... Michael, You're very generous to offer such incentive for me to win. I better keep a closer watch to this then!!! Best, Ann Zone 6 Pepper Pike , Ohio __________________ ~Ann~ Zone 6 Pepper Pike, Ohio Wish list:

awsfigs

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Posted 1375300184	Reply with quote #20

150 Ann Zone 6 P.Pike Ohio __________________ ~Ann~ Zone 6 Pepper Pike, Ohio Wish list:

mgginva

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Posted 1375302040	Reply with quote #21

Ok this is the way we need to help the foundation. thx Vince and Ann. Good cheerleading Bob. I do recognize a cat. Even such an unusual one. __________________ Michael in Virginia (zone 7a) Wish list: Perretta,

mnedelcu

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Posted 1375302063	Reply with quote #22

Ann,Ann........

awsfigs

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Posted 1375312094	Reply with quote #23

Marius... Marius!!! Your trees are loving their new home here... Thank you for your hospitality and your kindness !!! Your son is adorable!! ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ Michael, It's a siamese cat .. solid brown with green eyes.. You do have an eye for exotics ! Thanks.. Best, Ann Zone 6 P.Pike, OH __________________ ~Ann~ Zone 6 Pepper Pike, Ohio Wish list:

mgginva

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Posted 1375312530	Reply with quote #24

Ann, It's a stunning looking animal. Is it very vocal? __________________ Michael in Virginia (zone 7a) Wish list: Perretta,

awsfigs

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Posted 1375319294	Reply with quote #25

Michael, Thank you... Yes, Spice is extremely vocal . Likes to play fetch as well . Think he maybe part dog .. Is that a picture of your dog? Ann Zone 6 P.Pike, Ohio __________________ ~Ann~ Zone 6 Pepper Pike, Ohio Wish list:

mgginva

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Posted 1375319773	Reply with quote #26

Ann, Yes that's my 4 1/2 y.o. Australian Shepherd named Mosby. He's my buddy and goes everywhere with me. Great breed. I've had 7 of them (and lot's of puppies). Fetch -- I had a pair of Himalayans that fetched but no other breeds I've had. __________________ Michael in Virginia (zone 7a) Wish list: Perretta,

awsfigs

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Posted 1375319942	Reply with quote #27

Quote: Originally Posted by rcantor If you mean her kitchen, <br><br>http://pages.infinit.net/garrick/chinese/rooster.html<br><br>http://www.travelchinaguide.com/intro/social_customs/zodiac/rooster.htm<br><br>http://www.hanban.com/chinese-culture/chinese-zodiac/chinese-zodiac-sign-rooster.html<br><br>Since it's ceramic you'd think she was an Earth Rooster, but she's too young for that. Bob, Thanks for the websites.. They are really interesting articles ...I am certainly glad to have a rooster in the midst of my kitchen! Ann Zone6 Ohio __________________ ~Ann~ Zone 6 Pepper Pike, Ohio Wish list:

GregMartin

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Posted 1375320435	Reply with quote #28

I have a big male cat we got from the shelter that's part siamese and he love's to fetch too. Looked it up online and they mentioned siamese like to do that. Interesting trait, wonder how that happened. __________________ zone 5 Maine Seeking: Saint Martin, Naples White, Black Tuscan, Bécane, French Alps, Abruzzi, Tenica, Wild Mountain Figs from the coldest corners (Iranian, Turkish or other...would love seeds too)

awsfigs

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Posted 1375320682	Reply with quote #29

Michael, Mosby is a cutie ! So sweet!..and such loyalty .. They are certainly great companions.. Ann Zone6 P.Pike Ohio __________________ ~Ann~ Zone 6 Pepper Pike, Ohio Wish list:

Figs4Life

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Posted 1375324996	Reply with quote #30

is that good for my zone 6b-7 for in ground? or does it need to be in a pot __________________ Wish List: - White Greek - Maltese Falcon - Excel - Celeste FL Follow me on youtube for more Fig videos: Silver Destiny My name is George & I live in NY zone 6B

mgginva

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Posted 1375334157	Reply with quote #31

Ann, I'm a big fan of herding dogs. Unfortunately Mosby doesn't have anything to herd right now. The breed is known for being able to herd anything. I had 4 on the farm my x and I had and they were funny as heck when trying to herd our myotonic (fainting) goats. This one is a real sweet heart. He'll even go with me to my doctor's office in the AM. He's very gentle but he will kill squirrels if they get near my figs. Everything else he just toys with. F4L, Col de Dames are late ripeners and are probably borderline as far as keeping outside. I've never tried as all my trees are in pots. I did a little searching and I got different results, so I'm not comfortable saying one way or the other. I did root a number of these little guys, though, so I could try them in ground in 3 years or so. They definitely need a spot with as much warmth as your property will allow as they need plenty of heat. The really great figs need some pampering I suppose. __________________ Michael in Virginia (zone 7a) Wish list: Perretta,

mgginva

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Posted 1375464955	Reply with quote #32

buuuuuump __________________ Michael in Virginia (zone 7a) Wish list: Perretta,

awsfigs

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Posted 1375481109	Reply with quote #33

Michael, Myotonic goats?? Ha ha .. I can just picture it in my mind.. You're the the first and only !! Why goats?? cheese for your figs ?? Mosby must be bored without his goats .. Okay my bid is 160. Best, Ann Zone 6 __________________ ~Ann~ Zone 6 Pepper Pike, Ohio Wish list:

mgginva

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Posted 1375483791	Reply with quote #34

Ann, Good job - I'm glad we are at least raising a decent amount for the foundation. Myotonic goats are the only goats I will ever keep for meat. Because of the various changes in body type due to the mutation(s) that causes the goats to "faint" they don't like to climb as much and are extremely easy to keep fenced. I've had a bunch of different breeds and only the "fainters" are easy to keep. As you know goats are escape artists and will cause a lot of damage when they get out. Plus - they are easy to catch --if you yell at them they "faint". Cheese - no actually meat. And I much prefer sheep cheese anyway. Mosby and the goats didn't over lap. He's only 4 y.o. When I finally get my next and hopefully last farm I may get some fainting goats for meat and cleaning up brush and briars, but the milk breeds of goats are just too much hassle. If you ever have to catch 50 goats and weigh and worm and trim hooves and have several escape, etc. you'll curse having the darn things. And if you have billy goats you will smell like a goat for days no matter what you do. I do have a fantasy about having a few sheep to milk and I love camels. Camel milk goes for $50 a gallon and we should start seeing camel dairies popping up as their milk is amazing. If you like llamas - you'll love camels. Anyway -- yeah poor Mosby hasn't got a darn thing to herd but his cat. I've thought of getting him a few sheep but the house I'm in now has a HOA that's pretty hard core. A good friend of mine had 2 pugs and Mosby loved herding them. They kind of look like sheep/pig crosses. best, mgg __________________ Michael in Virginia (zone 7a) Wish list: Perretta,

rafed

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Posted 1375485649	Reply with quote #35

Congrats Mike on a successful auction. You know how passionate I am about helping Jon and the Foundation. He is helping assure our kids and grand kids and future generations get to enjoy this wonderful fruit. Ann, Thank you for helping support the Foundation and good luck. I used to have a Siamese cat ( Bush ). Was a cool dude and kept to himself. Then the stupid Siberian Husky moved in and he decided to move out. Looked all over for him.

mgginva

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Posted 1375486462	Reply with quote #36

Rafed, Thanks. We still have until Sunday at noon but it seems like the time may have been a bit long for an auction as now Ann's bidding against herself. Go Ann Go! I'll sweeten the pot with something so Ann is a happy figger. And BTW your 187-25 now has 3 leaves so I'm pretty confident it'll be a healthy little plant and you can take that one off your wish list. I'll keep until September just to make sure - and then I'll ship. thx again mgg __________________ Michael in Virginia (zone 7a) Wish list: Perretta,

rafed

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Posted 1375486902	Reply with quote #37

Tanks Michael, Someone else had offered me a 187-25 just recently but can't remember who. Anyway, no hurry pal and take your time.

mgginva

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Posted 1375574286	Reply with quote #38

bump __________________ Michael in Virginia (zone 7a) Wish list: Perretta,

rafed

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Posted 1375619360	Reply with quote #39

3.5hrs to go folks

awsfigs

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Posted 1375620308	Reply with quote #40

Rafed, Since I am a new figger (BTW ....I like my title.. Michael) , think I should help the cause.. Sorry Bush ran away.. Must be sad.. Michael, Did I hear you say "bump" and something special ? Okay.. My bid today is 200... Looking forward to my special ??? Best, Ann Zone 6 Pepper Pike, Ohio __________________ ~Ann~ Zone 6 Pepper Pike, Ohio Wish list:

mgginva

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Posted 1375621281	Reply with quote #41

Wow Ann. Very generous. Just 3 hours to go! __________________ Michael in Virginia (zone 7a) Wish list: Perretta,

mgginva

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Posted 1375632163	Reply with quote #42

OK - auction closed and Ann won big as did the foundation. Ann - I'll PM you - congratulations. We need to decide if your bonus gift should be your choice or a surprise. 3 Cheers for Ann for her generosity and winning spirit !!!!! __________________ Michael in Virginia (zone 7a) Wish list: Perretta,

awsfigs

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Posted 1375635112	Reply with quote #43

Yippeeeee.... I win!!! Thank you..... :))) !!! Ann Zone 6 Pepper Pike, Ohio __________________ ~Ann~ Zone 6 Pepper Pike, Ohio Wish list:

newnandawg

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Posted 1375635796	Reply with quote #44

Congrats Ann. Good job for a good cause.

awsfigs

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Posted 1375636883	Reply with quote #45

Michael, Just remembered ....It's Simon Pearce Glass.... Ann zone 6 __________________ ~Ann~ Zone 6 Pepper Pike, Ohio Wish list:

rcantor

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Posted 1375642058	Reply with quote #46

Congratulations! __________________ Zone 6, MO Wish list: Galicia Negra, De La Reina - Pons, Genovese Nero - Rafed's, Sbayi, Souadi, Acciano, Any Rimada, Sodus Sicilian, any Bass, Pons or Axier fig, any great tasting fig.

mgginva

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Posted 1375644754	Reply with quote #47

Ann, Thanks, I'll have to look them up. __________________ Michael in Virginia (zone 7a) Wish list: Perretta,

Charitup

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Posted 1375653050	Reply with quote #48

Good job to everybody who took part in this. goss __________________ goss North Ga. zone 7

jdarden1963

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Posted 1375653605	Reply with quote #49

Congrats, Ann. This forum and the foundation are lucky to have such a great supporter! =) __________________ Jules Zone 8a NE Texas 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

agusrhoma

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Posted 1460649015	Reply with quote #50

good evening, im looking for martinenca rimada fig cutting, is there anybody have it? or some rimada series or call de dame series? thxs __________________ AGUS RHOMA http://www.buahnagamerah.com

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