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Bluerauder

03-19-2006, 04:19 PM

Took some pics this morning before heading over to the CAM meet. Bradford Pears and Cherry trees are almost in full bloom. Man I can't wait for spring to get here ......

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/1/8/9/1/BradfordPearonBlueMM.jpg

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/1/8/9/1/BlueMMinSpringtime.jpg

Petrograde

03-19-2006, 04:30 PM

oooooooo........ :drool:

great shots man!

STLR FN

03-19-2006, 04:30 PM

Cool looking shots but what are those things on the trees??? We ain't got them yet here in Mich. :lol:

Hotrauder

03-19-2006, 05:08 PM

Pretty shot. Its about time I started to see some signs of spring for you blue nosers. Dennis:beer:

jimlam56

03-19-2006, 05:31 PM

Beautiful!
The Bluerader looks perfect!

MarauderMark

03-19-2006, 06:37 PM

This ones my fav Charlie..
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/1/8/9/1/BradfordPearonBlueMM.jpg

Ladyhawke

03-19-2006, 07:05 PM

Awesome pics Charlie! Love that reflection!

Mad1

03-19-2006, 11:10 PM

Love the beauty shots.

Don't leave your Marauder under that Bradford Pear tree though ... My neighbor had three of those trees have huge chunks break off. One tree snapped off three times (twice crushing my fence) and another tree broke off practically at the ground in moderate to strong winds. (We didn't lose any roof shingles, so the wind wasn't too extreme.)

DEFYANT

03-19-2006, 11:15 PM

Nice pics Charlie. Gotta love them darker colors.

What wax are ya using? Do you apply with a wiz-bang polisher gizmo or by hand? :P :D

Mike Poore

03-20-2006, 04:22 AM

Looking great, Charlie! How'd it go, yesterday?

Mike Poore

03-20-2006, 04:24 AM

Bluerauder

03-20-2006, 06:58 AM

Don't leave your Marauder under that Bradford Pear tree though ...

I hear ya. Bradford pears are notorious for their poor branching. I lost one on the other side of the driveway during Hurricane Isabel in September 2003 about 3 weeks before I bought the Marauder. The tree split in half and fell across the driveway between my '94 T-Bird LX and the Conversion van. No damage to either car. I couldn't have laid it more perfectly if Paul Punyan had come in to do the job. I suspect that the current tree will be coming out soon since it has reached the age where it is having difficultly holding its own weight.

What wax are ya using? Do you apply with a wiz-bang polisher gizmo or by hand?

I hate to say this; but I really do very little to the car. George had it detailed for me last September as a birthday present. I try to keep it clean and hit it frequently with Meguiar's Qwik Wax. I like the results by hand better even though I have a buffer that has only been used once on George's car. :rolleyes:

How'd it go, yesterday?

There was a good turnout yesterday. However, there were also a couple of no shows. Maybe they had some difficulty finding the BrewPub off Guilford Drive. :dunno: Separate thread has some pics.

Dan

03-20-2006, 07:17 AM

Will pruing the tree help? They look so pretty.

Bluerauder

03-20-2006, 07:36 AM

Will pruing the tree help? They look so pretty.
The Bradford Pears tend to grow perfectly proportional and are perfectly shaped when they are young. Pruning as they age helps some; but is limited because they tend to grow like a bush rather than a tree. Once they reach an age of around 10-12 years, they become quite vulnerable to splitting because of winds during storms. The whilte blossoms only last about 2 weeks in the early spring then the leaves are pretty densely packed. This gives the wind a really good sail to put stresses on the tree especially at the weak points. They are a very decorative tree as youngsters; but a potential hazard as they get older. Ask Mike Poore ... he had one fall near his car not too long ago. Fortunately, no real damage except for a "rub" as I recall.

ckadiddle

03-20-2006, 08:17 AM

Nice photos. I am jealous, as my blue is currently coated with oak tree droppings.