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[Solly Mack]

Photos from the last couple of weeks.

This pine produces cones up to a foot long. Not sure what kind of pine it is though.






Wild Rose.





Magnolia



Lichen




Latest attempt at a moon shot.

[NV Whino]

1. Don't stand under that pine

Those things are lethal.

It's coming up on pinecone dropping season at my house, too. The squirrels chew off the branches to get to the cones. Whump! Whack! Thwack! As they fall on my deck. Drives the cats as nuts as it does me. Just one of the joys of country living.

[Solly Mack]

2. No kidding! I gather them after they fall for seasonal projects.

I would hate to get hit by one.

Country living sounds wonderful though.

[NV Whino]

3. It does have its upside

If you dodge the pinecones, ignore the raccoons and understand that there is no public transportation to anywhere for anything.

[Blue_In_AK]

4. What a coincidence...

I took some pictures almost like the first four yesterday morning here in Colorado where we're visiting. Great minds...

[Solly Mack]

5. Hope you're enjoying your trip!

[Blue_In_AK]

6. We're having fun.

The big pig roast is tomorrow. They're roasting a 112-pound pig, a big brisket, four chickens, bacon-wrapped stuff shrimp, plus whatever goodies the 100 or so guests bring. It's going to be great. . InTheFlow is coming over, too - always a treat.

[Solly Mack]

7. That sounds delicious!! (and fun!!!)

I am so jealous!

Please take photos!!!

[Blue_In_AK]

8. Oh, there WILL be photos.

You can count on that. I'll probably be off in a corner somewhere with the 70-200 taking stealth shots of people, especially after a few hours of revelry.

[Crewleader]

9. Beautiful photos Solly Mack

[Solly Mack]

10. Hey! Thanks!

I'm kinda fond of the rose.

[alfredo]

11. Check to see if it is a Coulter Pine.

[Solly Mack]

12. OK. I will. Thanks!

[alfredo]

13. I had a telescope named after the Coulter Pine.