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"The Dragon" has set sail

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  1. cherylad

    cherylad Countess of Cute-ification Plants Contributor

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    My brother and his crew (of two) left from Kemah Texas this morning around 9am. First stop - Isla Mujeres, Mexico. He said it should take approx. one week of straight sailing.
    Here's his boat S/V Irie II. I believe its either 32 or 33 feet.


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    S/V Irie II ( photo / image / picture from cherylad's Garden )



    And if you've wondered what a flower/plant-stomping-food-munching dragon ever looked like....


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    "The Dragon" ( photo / image / picture from cherylad's Garden )



    (These photos were taken back in November)
     
    cherylad, Jan 15, 2013
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    Good sailing to the Dragon! Keep us posted on his itinerary, and adventures.
    (You couldn't force me to spend a week on a sailboat--no place to garden!).
     
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    Frank GardenStew Founder Staff Member Administrator

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    Safe sailing and great adventures to your bro and his crew Cheryl!
     
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    toni Mistress of Garden Junque Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Oh, wow, tell him stay safe but also have fun. And we are looking forward to lots of photos.
     
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    Jerry Sullivan Garden Experimenter Plants Contributor

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    Wow!! A dragon on the high seas.

    A sailboat carries our dragon true,
    to ride the waves of ocean blue,
    a prayer to keep him safe at night,
    fair weather days till back in sight.


    Pictures? Yes?

    Jerry
     
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    cherylad Countess of Cute-ification Plants Contributor

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    As soon as he posts some cool photos like "The Prof" did, I'll post them here. I already miss him.
    Guess my "Good Brother" will be called on now for those things I need a brother for. :)
     
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    Tooty2shoes Hardy Maple

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    Now that looks like a fun time. I don't think the dragon will be stomping to many plants out at sea. Cute name. :stew1:
     
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    cherylad Countess of Cute-ification Plants Contributor

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    I guess this might be a good time to re-post the cartoon that started this whole "dragon" name.
    I originally saw it posted here right after my brother completely smooshed a plant of mine. Toni also re-posted it not long ago.
    So here it is... just in case you're wondering how he got this nickname here...

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    ( photo / image / picture from cherylad's Garden )
     
    cherylad, Jan 16, 2013
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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Well the Dragon looks as though he's in his element on board the yacht. Obviously sea water has a calming affect on these creatures so I hope he has a wonderful trip without any weather problems. Isn't it strange how we miss having them when they're not around? I look forward to hearing how his trip goes.
     
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    Best wishes to your brother and his crew ... that is a beautiful boat!!! Wish I'm there with him.... sigh!
     
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    Heh heh heh....funny cartoon.

    Hope that your brother and crew will be safe and have a good time. post more pics when you have them please.
     
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    The dragon sure looks happy. Must be the cake. Wishing him a safe adventure.
     
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    Good luck wishes on this journey. Sounds so exciting.
     
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