IndianaSue
08-13-2008, 04:25 PM
Hello,
I'm very new to this whole computer thing, so please bear with me..
My name is Sue and I live in DeMotte, Indiana (zone 5). I used to grow Citrus, tropical and subtropical fruit, orchids, and palms with a few oddities thrown in, I also do Exotic and wildlife rescues and rehabs. That was until the 17th of April this year. A person on a neighboring road was burning something and walked away. Well to say this short, the fire got out of control and burned across the acreages and burnt down my home, garage, and outbuildings. My family(husband and two children(ages 10&14) and I lost it all!! Burnt to the ground!! About 18 citrus,14 bananas,Mango,Papaya,Cacao(chocolate),Starfruit,Coconut, and a whole lot of other trees and hundreds of 2-4 year old seedling palm, citrus etc.. We have tried to save the sad burnt rootballs but no luck as of yet. I stumbled across this website and think it is great!!! Hoping to start my collection again but since most of my favorites were in about the 25 year old and older and in 24-42 inch pots.. You can just imagine the mess, not to mention the antiques and keepsakes, and my computer!! Looking on the bright side.... We were not home and are all doing fine, I just can't wait to get started replacing my plants!!!! Thanks for letting me say "Hello" and have a simply wonderful year!!
Take care,
Sue
I'm very new to this whole computer thing, so please bear with me..
My name is Sue and I live in DeMotte, Indiana (zone 5). I used to grow Citrus, tropical and subtropical fruit, orchids, and palms with a few oddities thrown in, I also do Exotic and wildlife rescues and rehabs. That was until the 17th of April this year. A person on a neighboring road was burning something and walked away. Well to say this short, the fire got out of control and burned across the acreages and burnt down my home, garage, and outbuildings. My family(husband and two children(ages 10&14) and I lost it all!! Burnt to the ground!! About 18 citrus,14 bananas,Mango,Papaya,Cacao(chocolate),Starfruit,Coconut, and a whole lot of other trees and hundreds of 2-4 year old seedling palm, citrus etc.. We have tried to save the sad burnt rootballs but no luck as of yet. I stumbled across this website and think it is great!!! Hoping to start my collection again but since most of my favorites were in about the 25 year old and older and in 24-42 inch pots.. You can just imagine the mess, not to mention the antiques and keepsakes, and my computer!! Looking on the bright side.... We were not home and are all doing fine, I just can't wait to get started replacing my plants!!!! Thanks for letting me say "Hello" and have a simply wonderful year!!
Take care,
Sue