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prolesunited Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-20-04 11:57 PM
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Take a break from worries of the world & stroll through the garden (pics)
I rode my bike today on the North Branch Trail, which is north of Chicago. The trail leads to the Chicago Botanic Garden, which I highly recommend if you're in the area.

Here's some pics that I thought everyone would enjoy. BTW, it's OK to step away from the computer and the fight every now and then. Don't lose sight of the good stuff.
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Booster Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-20-04 11:59 PM
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1. Very nice and peaceful - thanks for posting.
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prolesunited Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Sep-21-04 12:04 AM
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2. And here's some more
BTW, if you want to see these bigger as a slide show (really is nicer), click the link below and select the slide show option in the upper right hand corner.
http://homepage.mac.com/prolesunited/Through_My_Eyes/PhotoAlbum93.html
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Nightowl_2004 Donating Member (498 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Sep-21-04 12:07 AM
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3. Very Cool!
:thumbsup:
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Rowdyboy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Sep-21-04 12:09 AM
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4. Thanks for the beautiful shots...the prettiest plant I have currently
is yellow Angel Trumpets....and they are wonderful!
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prolesunited Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Sep-21-04 12:16 AM
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6. That's very interesting looking
I really let my gardening go this year because I was so involved with cycling this summer. So, it was a real treat today — not that my yard is anywhere near as fabulous.

I'm really looking forward to the leaves changing. I can't imagine how spectacular some of these views must be.
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Rowdyboy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Sep-21-04 12:20 AM
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7. Its about 7 feet high-I have a couple of white ones too
and Confederate Rose Hibiscus which is really kicking butt right now
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prolesunited Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Sep-21-04 12:23 AM
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8. Very nice
Look at all those buds just waiting to pop!
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yardwork Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Sep-21-04 12:12 AM
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5. Thank you!
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VOX Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Sep-21-04 01:10 AM
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9. More terrific pics -- thank you, prolesunited!
Gorgeous colors in these. Reminds me that I need to get away for just a couple of days!

Thanks -- :toast:
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prolesunited Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Sep-21-04 09:15 AM
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10. Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed them. And, yes, you probably do need to take a short break.
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LynzM Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Sep-21-04 09:53 AM
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11. Beautiful!
Great pics, and thanks for the reminder to appreciate things! :) What are those funky yellow and white flowers, do you know?
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prolesunited Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Sep-21-04 11:18 AM
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13. No, I don't
Sorry. It was in the tropical section of one of the greenhouses if that's of any help.
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Magrittes Pipe Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Sep-21-04 09:58 AM
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12. Wow.
There's nothing more delicious than a trumpeter swan. :9
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prolesunited Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Sep-21-04 03:54 PM
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15. So, what do they taste like?
Chicken?

These were some fat, juicy ones. They look like they've been well fed.
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flamingyouth Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Sep-21-04 11:49 AM
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14. Gorgeous pics!
And I've gone through the Chicago Botanic Garden before - it's amazing!
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prolesunited Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Sep-21-04 10:23 PM
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17. Thanks!
I wish I had more time. I wasn't able to do it all because I have to leave enough time to ride my bike back to the car. It was like 30-some miles round trip.

As it was, I got caught on the trail after dark. I had my headlight on, but it was a little spooky riding in the woods after dark.
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bigwillq Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Sep-21-04 04:00 PM
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16. Beautiful pics
Thanks for sharing.
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