Sunday, June 7, 2009

It's a Happy Cactus Monday!

While walking Doozey this morning I passed the chopped down Prickly Pear...and this first pic shows how much trunk was left. I felt compelled to walk up and see what was happening as far as any new growth, and look what I found!

Some new growth!!! I am so happy...soon it will be a giant tree again, because it is a fighter! It really is a happy Cactus Monday!
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23 comments:

  1. TootsieSunday, June 07, 2009

    wooo hooo!!! all hope is not lost!

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  2. marianneSunday, June 07, 2009

    What a symbol of hope!

    Happy cactus Monday! I have a surprise for you on my blog

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  3. Margaret AnnMonday, June 08, 2009

    OMG!!!!! Absolutely stunning!!!It is so amazing how Nature takes care of her own!!!! Beautiful!!!! HCM fellow cacuteer! :)

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  4. Deepa GopalMonday, June 08, 2009

    So beautiful to see life spring up!!! A ray of hope:)

    HCM!

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  5. ClaudeMonday, June 08, 2009

    cool! It'll happen fairly quickly...(well, quickly for a cactus!) It has that huge root system in place to support new growth... how are the pads that you and your mother saved? Anything yet?

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  6. Lisa at GreenbowMonday, June 08, 2009

    Oh my gosh. It is a fighter. The poor thing. I hope the owners grow to appreciate it too.

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  7. soulbrushMonday, June 08, 2009

    isn't mother nature just the best? this has truly picked me up today. thanks and happy cm fellow cactuteer.

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  8. Diane AZMonday, June 08, 2009

    How wonderful, such a pretty sight! You're right, that prickly pear is a fighter. :)

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  9. A Joyful ChaosMonday, June 08, 2009

    Loved your post! Thanks for sharing!

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  10. TeriMonday, June 08, 2009

    Good job on investigating Julie! That is really a huge one.
    And a survivor!!

    HCM

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  11. AiyanaMonday, June 08, 2009

    I wonder if the folks that chopped it down wanted it to start over. I've never seen this type of pruning before--all the ones I've seen made sure the whole thing was out--just to prevent resprouting.
    Aiyana

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  12. AnonymousMonday, June 08, 2009

    Nature always finds a way doesn't she? Say hi to sweet Doozey for me.

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  13. yoon seeMonday, June 08, 2009

    Hi Julie, I can share your happiness here.
    She is strong and already now with a few new growth.
    I am sure by timing she will be a wonderful healthy giant tree again.
    We pray for her coming back.
    Great sound of music to cherish the past sweet memories and to look up for the future that she is a real fighter.
    Lovely! Splendid! Ha..Ha..
    Happy cactus Monday Julie:)

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  14. JulieMonday, June 08, 2009

    Thanks all!

    Claude- I was at my Moms house tonight and she has about 4 pads just laying on her patio that she has not planted yet. Mine is doing fine in the front garden area...just waiting for any growth on it...but it is busy making roots right now, I'm sure! The minute I see anything,I will grab the camera and post, for sure!

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  15. PudgeduckMonday, June 08, 2009

    Happy Cactus Monday!! I'm glad it is growing!

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  16. Lynn CohenMonday, June 08, 2009

    some life just insists on continuing. beautiful find here.

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  17. Serena LewisTuesday, June 09, 2009

    I'm glad it's fighting back! :)

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  18. soulbrushTuesday, June 09, 2009

    there's an award on my blog for you today.

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  19. walk2writeTuesday, June 09, 2009

    Thanks for the spirit lifter, Julie. It's a sign of hope for sure, and it's bound to be beautiful once more.

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  20. TootsieWednesday, June 10, 2009

    thanks for the visit!!! I hope you are doing well.

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  21. BethanyThursday, June 11, 2009

    Oh such good news!
    How cool is that? Must've made you very happy.
    I love how plants recover and persevere. Love your blog. Thanks for finding me. It was so fun to wake up this morning to all your great blog comments.

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  22. Green thumbFriday, June 12, 2009

    Well, hope is what keeps us all going. A very Happy Cactus Monday and the rest of the week ahead.

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  23. kesslerdeeSunday, June 14, 2009

    Whooo-hooooo! Mother Nature triumphs!

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