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I'm in Madagascar and there are baobabs all over, and some acacia's I believe. They are my fav tree's.

Larch this. :P

Oak trees all the way! English, American, Live Oak, I love it all! Ironically this syncs with my prior job in maritime history, where I had to study more about trees than I ever expected....

Dorig

Dorig wrote:

Ironically this syncs with my prior job in maritime history, where I had to study more about trees than I ever expected....

Johanneslanden wrote:

maritime... trees?
why on earth did you need that?

Mangroves, perhaps? I believe weeping willows grow in semi-aquatic environments, as well...

Dorig, I'd love to hear more about that, if you care to elaborate.

This year's Bikini Awards for N-Day 6:

Bikini Awards | N-Day 5

by The Liberties of Panther

Panther | The Atomic Admiral | Golden Bikini Awardee

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Johanneslanden | The Drake | Keeper of the Flock

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Norgiestoileckylockj | The N-Bomb | Fallout Boy

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Holly United | Fission Bandit | A Thief in the Night

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Toerana iii | B.G.S. | Bowshot Guidance System

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Garetolia | Nuclear Core | A Blinding Flash

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Aamericanium | Isotope ²⁴¹Am | Atomic Number 95

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Densaner | Dirty Bombs & Dirty Rats | Dishonour to Whom Dishonor is Due

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Earthbound immortal squad | Merc | Soldier of Fortune

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Imperial dodo | Merc | Soldier of Fortune

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Read dispatch

The awards recognize those who contributed to whatever success might be claimed by our regional faction. Johan reports that Bikini Bottom rose as high in the rankings as 6th place, before the inevitability of nuclear hellfire was finally visited upon us.

I awarded myself the coveted Golden Bikini -- awarded to one who especially distinguishes themselves during the event -- as my ego apparently knows no bounds, and because I nearly went crazy attempting to juggle around a hundred puppets...

Last year's awardee, Densaner, had won due to his display of his unique ability to assume the role of the villain, on multiple occasions nearly causing the destruction of our entire faction, single-handedly, through their expert treachery. This year, though we saw his tactics evolve in expertly playing one faction off another, the same heights of both the degree and the duration of danger was not, in the end, matched. However, I crafted for him a unique legacy badge, as last year's ceremony was not as detailed. I trust it will have pride of place on his mantle along with the other beautiful things I have crafted him:
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Johanneslanden wrote:

maritime... trees?
why on earth did you need that?

Maritime History! Ships and boats used to be made of wood and wood comes from trees. Duh!

A Down and Dusky Blonde wrote:

Maritime History! Ships and boats used to be made of wood and wood comes from trees. Duh!

Winner, winner, chicken dinner. Yes, my work dealt primarily with ships of the Georgian Royal Navy and early US Navy. The right trees matter for a successful fleet.

Dorig wrote:

While my work was on the Georgian Royal Navy and early US Navy, I chose to specialize in was on ship design and construction. I am hardly a foremost authority but I had to understand the importance of wood and other supplies as part of a holistic understanding of ship design and construction in the 16th-19th century.

Dorig

That is dope. That is actually so cool

Panther wrote:

I didn't know that about the wine industry. Very cool. Something like they do for aged whiskies, I suppose.

Yes. Exactly.

Panther wrote:

There are some trees that have evolved to thrive in salty conditions. For instance, the mangrove that I mentioned above:

https://www.amnh.org/explore/videos/biodiversity/mangroves-the-roots-of-the-sea/what-is-a-mangrove

https://sciencing.com/trees-that-grow-in-saltwater-13429031.html

Hey, I was unaware of the fact.

Thanks for sharing!

The Larch

https://youtu.be/H0zVsxUbbjM

Although they are conifers, Larches are deciduous trees that lose their needles in the autumn.

Dorig wrote:

I worked in a maritime museum. ANd I am happy to answer your questions, within reason. ;)

I always love hearing the stories of older people (no offense. I’m just saying you’re older than me). Yesterday my dad had an old friend come visit from Michigan. Always interesting to hear his stories like when he was a linebacker for the University of Colorado and of his experiences going to street races in Detroit. I’m always game to hear interesting stories and experiences of other people.

Republic of gran colombia wrote:

Lockdown 2.0 imposed in España. 🤒 😭

Sorry to hear, little buddy. Stay safe and sane. I suspect another round of lockdown will be coming to us all...

A Down and Dusky Blonde wrote:

The Larch

https://youtu.be/H0zVsxUbbjM

Although they are conifers, Larches are deciduous trees that lose their needles in the autumn.

Oh, those trees are beautiful. I never knew what those "evergreens" were that were not actually evergreen.

Thank you for the educational video. I can now expertly identify a larch from quite a long way away.

Dorig wrote:

Oh lordy, am I really that old!?! I am only in my 30s!

As someone also "only in their 30s," I assure you, you are old :P

Maritime museums, eh? Fascinating. I went to school for history and actually tried to get into museums, but it turns out to be somewhat difficult.

When you say the "Georgian Royal Navy," are you referring to the British Royal Navy present in the colony of Georgia, or the country of Georgia's navy? I suspect the former, as you say it's also involved with the early US navy.

My city of Philadelphia has many historic ships docked, being a deep water port of former significance. The SS United States, one of the last great luxury ocean liners, is parked in the river right alongside the city. It looms like a rusting old titan over Columbus Boulevard, near all of the old piers. The sense of scale is somewhat disorienting, being such a massive presence.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SS_United_States

There's also an old four-masted sailing ship called the Moshulu that's been converted into a floating restaurant. It's pretty impressive, seeing one of those old tall ships. In fact, there's an annual "Tall Ships Festival" along the waterfront:
https://www.visitphilly.com/things-to-do/events/sail-philadelphia/

There's also an old submarine that's been converted into a museum ship:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Becuna