I have ordered several fig trees from Mr. Robin over the last couple of years. While talking to Mr. Robin on the phone he asked me if there are any Chinkapin trees in my area. If so he would like some seeds from the tree. I asked around and found out that all the Chinkapin trees in my area have died out. I asked my dad who lives in South Jersey if he knew of any Chinkapin trees in his area. Dad said that there was one in a small park in our home town. When I visited my parents I picked up some seeds from that tree and sent them to Mr. Robin. I did not put them in a box, but in a large envelope. By the time Mr. Robin got them the post office had smashed them to powder. The next time I went to South Jersey to get some more seeds, much to my dismay the tree had been cut down. If anyone knows where they can get some seeds from a Chinkapin tree would you send them to Mr. Robin. Other names and spelling of the Chinkapin tree: Allegheny Chinkapin, Common Chinkapin, Chinquapin. Vern

Cecilia, i should have thought of you and taken it to the spring swap but i feared it would fry in the car. Yes, there is a little white at the very center but it's hardly noticeable. i have two photos of the flowers - may have to post them sepertly. As for color: On the H.R.S. colour chart it is Fan 2 - Red - Purple Group # 67 A or B (some of both) I also have 'Botanica's ROSES'book, (it's about two inches thick with ID photos of amost 2000 roses) and on page 591 is a photo of one called 'Mr. Bluebird' my rose bonsai looks just like that photo. I will make note of the two you pointed out and look them up. Thanks, ~ Brian

Thank you all for the kind comments. Keilann.. He is a very strong gentleman, psychically and mentally.. I'm still in awe of his stories.. I'm so glad you enjoy this article. This is why I wanted to share. He is amazing in so many ways, but loves his Plumeria and anyone he meets... Such a kind soul. jen.. I agree with you! David.. Mahalo!!! :-) Dave. I know you would be so intrigued with him. He would really enjoy your company as well.. Laura

Here's my 2 cents. This all reminds me of the Robert Frost poem, 'The Road Not Taken.' I believe that Prince William and Prince Harry are not presently, and will never be estranged. They are simply on two different paths now. But the future that Prince William was born into, could never be what Prince Harry might choose for his future, through no choice of their own. As young children, it was not evident to them that their destinies would be vastly different. But as time passed, they came to where two roads diverged, and Prince William had to enter the straight, one way road, with no exits off to a different destination, than eventually leading to the throne of England. In contrast, Prince Harry's road offers many exits, onto new branching roads, that lead to a great variety of possibilities and destinations. I believe these brothers still share the bond that began as young boys, which grew even stronger, with the tragic loss of their beloved mother. I feel that neither will ever jeopardize their personal relationship, knowing their close bond would be their mother's proudest accomplishment, and likewise, an estrangement would be her greatest heartbreak. Prince Harry just can't take the same road as Prince William, so he's branching off in a direction he feels is best, to devote himself to both his Royal Family and his personal family, and to many less fortunate. Prince Harry's less regal road will have a much broader reach, by giving him the freedom to access other avenues of philanthropic ventures, that might never be attained within the specific agendas, customary only to senior members of the Royal Family. I believe Diana would be proud that her younger son is willing to downgrade his royal 'status' to offer his children the benefit of a less entitled life, while still serving the Monarchy, but in a non regimented capacity. Why is it assumed that Meghan Markle put all this in Prince Harry's head, rather than the possibility that he finally found a partner who shares his ideals, and is willing to forego the lifestyle that most women would expect, when marrying into a Royal Family?