A little color for the "Caf'e"

[mnnden]

I have a minor interest in horticulture and have some wonderful specimens in my yard, (I know this is a motorcycle site, but I would like to share some of my rewards) Den
http://r1150r.smugmug.com/photos/22459101-S.jpg
http://r1150r.smugmug.com/photos/22459317-S.jpg
A little too GREEN!
http://r1150r.smugmug.com/photos/22459858-S.jpg
A little too white? I think not.
http://r1150r.smugmug.com/photos/22462641-S.jpg
This rose has been in the family for many years, many people call it the "Yellow Rose of Texas" (I do not think so, but It works for me!!
http://r1150r.smugmug.com/photos/72627883-S.jpg
"Miss Kim"
http://r1150r.smugmug.com/photos/72616481-S.jpg
Too many to mention!!
http://r1150r.smugmug.com/photos/72616462-S.jpg
"New tenents"
http://r1150r.smugmug.com/photos/72616485-S.jpg

[popgazer]

I would like to share some of my rewards

That really looks great.
Some hobbies are twice as a rewarding as others, because when you are done having the pleasure of your hobby, you get something nice like your gardens.
One of my hobbies is making gourmet dishes.

[DarthRider]

Nice Den!
Come on down to Texas...I have a real challenge for you at my place.

[supermotoC]

itn't whore-de-culture a fancy-pants way a sayin' flowers?
I mean, let's be clear.
Sure are purdy.

My digital camera takes pictures of colors, too. Untouched, but then digital cameras see things a little differently than we do.

HEY! Where's that "pitchur" thread like someone suggested?

Trees in Taos during the golden hour after a storm....

click for bigger, click the bigger for ACTUAL
http://img103.imagevenue.com/loc146/th_15959_taos_trees.JPG (http://img103.imagevenue.com/img.php?loc=loc146&image=15959_taos_trees.JPG)

A church you might recognize, down the path from the trees....

http://img46.imagevenue.com/loc40/th_16047_taoschurch.JPG (http://img46.imagevenue.com/img.php?loc=loc40&image=16047_taoschurch.JPG)

[mnnden]

Collyer, Your "Pitchurs" are incredible!! Den

[taosports]

Collyer, Your "Pitchurs" are incredible!! Den

:eusa_clap: Beautiful pix Collyer and Den, wish my yard looked that good. What a beautiful view from your deck.

[DarthRider]

http://r1150r.smugmug.com/photos/69521272-L.jpg

[supermotoC]

Nice one, Dave.

[vintagemxr]

Nice work on the yard, MNNDN. I won't be showing those pictures to my wife!
I'm just glad if I can keep the lawn ALIVE during the summer. Flowers?? Not a chance, not with me looking after them. :rolleyes:

[BobFV1]

MNDEN - Beautiful yard - your fertilizing has paid off!

[geechie]

Very nice indeed. Are those Purple Martins?

G

[mnnden]

Yes, The "dreaded fertilizer" Guilty as charged!! I do however try and use organic as much as possible, also in the area of "environmental correctness" we try and plant a few trees each year here is about 10 acres we put into pine and other assorted trees just this past yearl
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-4/991455/IM000475.jpg
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-4/991455/IM000871.jpg
Also I maintain two blue bird trails, one on about 40 acres and the other on about 20, Pic of some houses ready to go
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-4/991455/IM000846.jpg
and we also installed a wildlife pond on one of the properities this past year.
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-4/991455/IM000549.jpg
Tree Hugger you say!! I think not, I have several MN mounts hanging on my wall that will bare witness to that, quite the contraire, I like to "Shoot it up" it is a sad time when the freezer is void of venison. Although I do not hunt birds or do much fishing any more, I support all who do, as long as it is done ethical and within the law. We contruibite to many wildlife and conservation groups. Over the years I have taken much from the environment, not only in "Table Fare" but have used it for my own enjoyment, (snowmobiling, sking,snowshoeing the list gos on) I have also used it's beauty, (check out Collyer's pictures and those of others) So if it is a lowly birdhouse or 20 acres of trees, I like to put a little back. TO the POINT!! Do I now use (and am I going to continue to use) a little commercial fertilizer????? YES, Den

[supermotoC]

A shot of the Rio Grande at a very nice stretch of high desert, Taos, NM.

Mode of transport - Vertemati 570E (New Mexico street legal).

click & click again

http://img46.imagevenue.com/loc124/th_91831_RioGrande.jpg (http://img46.imagevenue.com/img.php?loc=loc124&image=91831_RioGrande.jpg)

[DarthRider]

Hey Collyers, you slug!
Any chance of getting some of your fine moto-shots in freakin' EYE CANDY?
And just what were you doing in the wilds of New Mexico on a Vertemati, might I ask?

[supermotoC]

EYE CANDY? You must esplain this to me, Lucy.

Vertemati E 570 + NM desert plains = 80mph pucker bushes!

Too bad Vertemati went belly up - this bike has the best WP suspension (works stuff), Excel/Talon wheelset, Acerbis plastic, Brembo brakes, and about 60hp in an incredibly stiff frame. 245lbs. Too bad it only holds 2 gallons - 70 miles & I'm walking. A good friend just moved out (retired) to Taos & has a 900SS, a Duke II, and the Vertemati E 570 (E for Enduro). He's twisting my arm to buy an LC4 to leave out there for when I visit... The trees pic above is of his driveway looking west.

[Wild Will]

YOU CAN LEAD A WHORE TO CULTURE, BUT YOU CAN'T MAKE HER READ.
Nice work! I didn't know you guys had topsoil in Nevada! That's the nicest job I've seen. Does it snow where you live, or do you live in the arid places down south? Gorgeous. Even die hard moto felons enjoy a nice view O' the green from time to time, eh?

[Wild Will]

I thought Minden denoted Nevada, sorry. I hope I didn't insult you. Now I know where that lush topsoil came from!

[supermotoC]

YOU CAN LEAD A WHORE TO CULTURE, BUT YOU CAN'T MAKE HER READ.

Thanks, Wild Will.

My Stella Artois is all over my shirt now.

I'm using that one, permission or not.

I'm glad you enjoyed your dose of King (Dean) Lear - I have actually visted his Kingdom, and it is as impressive as his riding ability. He is a very special human being.

[DarthRider]

SuperMotoC -

"Eye Candy"...see this Cafe thread.
You're a paid member aren't you? If so you can post images for Eye Candy.
PN Arkline for info on getting to the SmugMug file.
Not a paid member? Pay up and *then* post!

http://www.motorcyclistcafe.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1193

[mnnden]

Very nice indeed. Are those Purple Martins?

G

No such luck, Although Purple Martins are quite common here, I can only attract the "Tree Swallows" that you see here. But they are nice also. Den

[Bones]

"You can lead a whore to culture, but you can't make her read." THAT is great. I am stealing it and using it at every opportunity.


Jeff

[arkline]

I always thought it was:

"You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink,
You can lead a whore to culture, but you can't make her think."

YMMV

[DarthRider]

Country version:
"You can lead a horse to water, but you can't lead a whore-to-culture."

[DarthRider]

My God, Den...look what we've done to your nice thread!

[Wild Will]

"Never spit in a man's face unless his mustache is on fire"

[DarthRider]

"Never squat with spurs on."

[JCsman]

Hmmmm...

Never get in a pissin' contest with a skunk.

[One of me dear ol' Da's favorites.]

[mnnden]

You can lead a horse to water , BUT WHAT THE F#*K!!!! Den
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-4/991455/horse_wtf1.gif

[geechie]

Geez,

You guys are probably against the law in most states east of the Mississippi.

George

[supermotoC]

There are states east of the Mississippi?

[DarthRider]

"...You guys are probably against the law in most states east of the Mississippi..."

You say that like it's a *bad* thing?!