tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post8628085740987573669..comments2024-03-07T02:53:47.674-06:00Comments on Bish Denham : Spirit Trees - Part TwoBish Denhamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-42541973903220031102013-07-15T06:52:42.126-05:002013-07-15T06:52:42.126-05:00Hi Bish .. wonderful stories of spirit trees - the...Hi Bish .. wonderful stories of spirit trees - they are beautiful specimens of longevity .. <br /><br />The baobab - they're finding has many properties that were unknown .. it's a fascinating upside down tree ... there's a pub within a trunk of one on the borders of SA and Botswana .. <br /><br />Love the Ironwood - it's a name we use in Africa too .. for a very heavy wood ..<br /><br />Then the relationship to characters and people .. twisty, recovery et al .. so true of life in general .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-60836970955452102552013-07-11T14:54:25.557-05:002013-07-11T14:54:25.557-05:00Oak, elm, pine, fir -- boabab, casha, mimosa, iron...Oak, elm, pine, fir -- boabab, casha, mimosa, ironwood. Aren't the names of trees wonderful, some more exotic than others? There are several rain trees here, and I look forward to their colors every year. I like your comparison of old trees and elderly people, a thoughtful concept.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16028635002644119824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-17700812482329197242013-07-09T14:38:45.183-05:002013-07-09T14:38:45.183-05:00love the photos! THose trees are huuuge! great pos...love the photos! THose trees are huuuge! great post!<br />Nutschell<br />www.thewritingnut.comnutschellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10967710710805174781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-88023630848793836832013-07-09T10:29:17.035-05:002013-07-09T10:29:17.035-05:00Those trees are so beautiful and different! Thanks...Those trees are so beautiful and different! Thanks for sharing the amazing photos!Kelly Polarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10968381456100611120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-4233013920970853762013-07-09T08:46:46.083-05:002013-07-09T08:46:46.083-05:00Those trees are so beautiful!Those trees are so beautiful!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11622191037152999869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-72635156675058102292013-07-09T07:46:59.508-05:002013-07-09T07:46:59.508-05:00There's a tree in the lot next door that is to...There's a tree in the lot next door that is totally filled with mystery. I know you'd love it. Someday I'll post a picture of it on the blog. It's old and has many stories to tell I'm sure.Anne Gallagherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05816355522284492131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-82082924893781812602013-07-08T14:14:01.044-05:002013-07-08T14:14:01.044-05:00Another wonderful read today. I loved the pictures...Another wonderful read today. I loved the pictures of all the trees and the people nestled in and against them. The Acacia is a wonder to behold and how great it is that it has been left standing.<br /><br />You did a great job honoring these amazing trees while weaving in the history of the places they inhabit.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-53706567979827137992013-07-08T13:39:42.506-05:002013-07-08T13:39:42.506-05:00What a lovely post, Bish, and what amazing trees. ...What a lovely post, Bish, and what amazing trees. Wrinkles, twisted limbs, scars, and such tell interesting stories about trees as well as other living things. Thank you for this.Cynthia Chapman Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12408985785062180536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-62614848197856636842013-07-08T11:08:57.020-05:002013-07-08T11:08:57.020-05:00Trees have always fascinated me and I love to look...Trees have always fascinated me and I love to look at them and think about their stories. It was wonderful to learn more about the trees you posted. I liked seeing the images and reading about them. <br /><br />I agree with you that we should learn from those that have experienced more than we have!<br /><br />Great post!DMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-38742587125575236902013-07-08T10:36:30.020-05:002013-07-08T10:36:30.020-05:00Those are some amazing trees. And resilient. Not e...Those are some amazing trees. And resilient. Not even falling over could kill that one.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-38454953263428959392013-07-08T08:03:22.761-05:002013-07-08T08:03:22.761-05:00That rain tree is huge!
When you think about how ...That rain tree is huge!<br /><br />When you think about how long a tree lives, it's really incredible. They don't have lifespans. They just grow until something kills them.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.com