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CValentine
09-12-2009, 01:12 PM
Smiles, everyone... smiles! :) :D :) :D
My dear guests! I am Mrs. Valentine, your hostess...
WELCOME....to Fantasy Island!!!
Recline on the beach or by the pool, while all your needs are taken care of by our staff...
((Enter attractive bikini clad cabana wait staff))....:ha::ha::ha:
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It finally happened...I clicked 'Classifieds' at the top of the Org bar, and there it was....
[Auction} MUSA "AE AE" pups - ((heart in throat, anxiety & stress))...
I sent a PM, waiting to be disappointed...everyone wants one of these, they're all gonna be GONE!!!
BUT NO!!!
There was a response!!! I had a chance!!!
I was able to procure(definition 1a, according to Mirriam-Webster's Online Dictionary..NOT 1b) :D, my 'Fantasy' banana plant!
The Arrival:
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=22836&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=22836)http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=22837&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=22837)
The Preparation:
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=22835&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=22835)http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=22834&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=22834)
The Enjoyment:
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=22831&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=22831)http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=22832&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=22832)
Thanks to Frank(Greenie)!!!! For growing some awesome plants, helping me out with hints & tips on the soil & fertilizer....
But most of all, giving me the opportunity to acquire this rare & beautiful BANANA PLANT!!! You're the Best!!!
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Thank You All for coming! We hope you enjoyed your stay...
And please, please visit us again...
Here on Fantasy Island!!! :D ~Cheryl
Congrats Cheryl, it's a beauty!!:woohoonaner: Why is it that Ae Ae invariably are treated as a football by our beloved postal service? They must have a dog to specifically sniff them out!
Is there a screaming midget there on fantasy island with you or just a couple of dwarfs(nam wah)?:ha::ha::ha:
CValentine
09-12-2009, 01:24 PM
Hubby's shorter than me!!! :D
Look Boss...Da Plane, Da Plane...
SHHHhhh!!!!.......Don't tell him I said that...:ha::ha::ha:
~Cheryl
Patty in Wisc
09-12-2009, 01:38 PM
Very nice Cheryl! My dream is to one day have one of those.
I'll bet that box fell off the truck & got run over by same truck. Or, it got thrown on the truck with a refrigerator on top. Good ol' usps.
capthof
09-12-2009, 02:52 PM
Cheryl;
Should I send a get well card?
If things don't work out I can post pictures of mine and you are welcome to live vicariously via my post.
Hope it pulls threw!
Scott
On some better news one of my mahoi's produced four buds today.
:nanerwizard: CONGRATULATIONS CHERYL!!!!!! :nanerwizard:
You'll have that beauty Luv'd up to the size of a house in not time :) !!
And no worries, they always start out a little rough. USPS practically Guarantees it.
But they're tough & resilient!
Hope that pool comes with a slide!! How many bikini waitresses!? Grab my rubber float an be right over!!!!!! Don't forget the pralines.... YUM :) !!!!!!
Sorry, got carried awayyyyyyyyy yep!!
Scott, Congratulations on the Mahoi buds :) !! This place is looking a Lot like Nanner Heaven, well, aka FANTASY ISLAND!!!!!!
Thanx for the great pics!!
LilRaverBoi
09-12-2009, 05:13 PM
Well, despite the fact that it looks like USPS chewed the poor thing up and spit it out...twice...the plant does look very beautiful! I congratulate you for your newest purchase! I'm sure it will be quite the addition to your place! I'll get one sometime when I have more space, but for now, I'll enjoy AEAE ownership vicariously through conversing with all of you here at bananas.org.
kaczercat
09-12-2009, 05:18 PM
OMG Cheryl , you got the nanner we all wish to get ! congratulations ! The pup seems to be in excellent condition :D im jealous now everyone's getting them .>
Matt
CValentine
09-12-2009, 06:46 PM
Took some leaf detail pictures after the rain stopped...
http://i957.photobucket.com/albums/ae56/bananas513/IMG_0798-1-1.jpg
The contrast is beautiful!! ~Cheryl
djmb74
09-12-2009, 07:34 PM
Congrats!!! :-) I love my Ae Ae's!
LilRaverBoi
09-12-2009, 07:35 PM
Wow, that's a beautiful picture! You should submit that to the picture contest while you still can!!
Greenie
09-12-2009, 10:59 PM
Took some leaf detail pictures after the rain stopped...
http://i957.photobucket.com/albums/ae56/bananas513/IMG_0798-1-1.jpg
The contrast is beautiful!! ~Cheryl
wow!,beautiful picture and thanks for sharing it:bananas_b
island cassie
09-12-2009, 11:12 PM
Cheryl - that looks wonderful - congratulations!
Dalmatiansoap
09-13-2009, 02:14 AM
Took some leaf detail pictures after the rain stopped...
http://i957.photobucket.com/albums/ae56/bananas513/IMG_0798-1-1.jpg
The contrast is beautiful!! ~Cheryl
This looks like like beautifull new avatar Che!!:ha:
:woohoonaner:
ArchAngeL01
09-13-2009, 02:29 AM
i cannot beleive u got aeae!!! OMG! WOOOOO!!!!! im glad for you :) :woohoonaner::woohoonaner::woohoonaner::woohoonaner::woohoonaner :
CValentine
09-13-2009, 01:07 PM
Just still in amazement...
Translucent leaves...
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=22937&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=22937)
:) ~Cheryl
jack hagenaars
09-13-2009, 02:45 PM
What are the chances of getting one in Canada...maybe I should call Homeland Security...maybe they have a few tucked away in some warehouse somewhere?...Congrats cheryl!!!
Blake09
09-13-2009, 04:03 PM
Took some leaf detail pictures after the rain stopped...
http://i957.photobucket.com/albums/ae56/bananas513/IMG_0798-1-1.jpg
The contrast is beautiful!! ~Cheryl
WOW, yes this should be your new avatar :D
congrats :woohoonaner:
Willow87
09-13-2009, 05:39 PM
Congratulations Cheryl!!! It will be inspired to grow beautiful like your hibiscus plants
ron_mcb
09-13-2009, 06:01 PM
i know it will recover and grow to be an impressive plant...why do the carriers always crush the ae ae plants that are being shipped?? every post about someone recieveing ae ae is showing mishandling.. that would never happen to a dwarf cav....good luck and dont put it in the front yard!!!
Blake09
09-13-2009, 07:01 PM
Nice new avatar :D
Bananaman88
09-14-2009, 06:31 AM
Congrats, Cheryl!
Dalmatiansoap
09-14-2009, 08:12 AM
Bravo Che,
the best avatar ever:nanadrink:
:woohoonaner:
momoese
09-14-2009, 09:32 AM
i know it will recover and grow to be an impressive plant...why do the carriers always crush the ae ae plants that are being shipped?? every post about someone recieveing ae ae is showing mishandling.. that would never happen to a dwarf cav....good luck and dont put it in the front yard!!!
With the value of the AeAe's I'm surprised more vendors don't use heavier grade boxes or even wood strips to the corners and ends of the boxes. It would add some to the shipping costs, but be worth it to get a non crushed plant. I just sent a pup to Ante in Croatia and used Harvey's method only I double boxed it putting the seams on opposite sides. He said it arrived in perfect shape.
Dalmatiansoap
09-14-2009, 10:38 AM
Yeap, apsolutlly perfect condition and great packing.
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=22710&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=22710&ppuser=4565)
I use for shipping smaller seedlings tubes for shipping paintings and paper documents. Even plastic sewage pipes are good solution and they have original caps too.
:woohoonaner:
Jack Daw
09-14-2009, 12:33 PM
I use for shipping smaller seedlings tubes for shipping paintings and paper documents. Even plastic sewage pipes are good solution and they have original caps too.
:woohoonaner:
Confirmed 100% safe, really cheap, ingenious and extremely fast. Small pups only.
justjoan
09-14-2009, 02:16 PM
You are so lucky Cheryl, congratulations, someday, somewhere ,somehow I too will be a proud owner of the infamous AEAE:0519:
cherokee_greg
09-14-2009, 02:30 PM
:woohoonaner: how cool is that. So this is the one we all have to have ? Im happy you got one. Maybe someday when I grow up like all you I will have one too. :02:
Good for you:0517:
CValentine
09-21-2009, 06:50 PM
New Leaf Coming in!!!! :02:
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=23538&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=23538)
island cassie
09-21-2009, 07:18 PM
Looks just gorgeous Cheryl!! Congrats!
CValentine
09-29-2009, 11:23 AM
Hi All!!
Just a Week 2 progress pictorial update on my Ae Ae from Frank!!
Has put out 2 new leaves since arrival!!
Leaf 1:
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=23112&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=23112)
Leaf 2:
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=24027&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=24027)
Have been watching a bruise, or brown spot on the P-stem...not worried, just leaving a mental note it. :)
(Frickin' Post Office...Ratcha-Fratcha)
Looks healthy & is growing great otherwise!! :D ~Cheryl
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