This, that and Johnny

The post on u-pick and planting an orange tree generated some good questions and comments. Betty said her Uncle spotted a tree full of fruit and it appeared no one planned to pick, talked to the owner and was given permission to harvest.  Betty, as we walk here we see grapefruit and orange trees loaded and no one seems to pick them. I am tempted to do that, but haven't had the nerve yet. BUT I sure want to.

Myra suggested the possibility of a mature Orange tree transplanted. I plan to check, but it is probably out of the budget, but  a great idea if it fits.

Paula mentioned the Texas Orange.  We had some of the best 'red' meat oranges we ever tasted in Southern Texas. That really did surprise me. I never associated oranges with Texas for some reason.

Dar up in the North Wood of Wisconsin and her hubby Bill have a roadside stand on the honor system. They have some great dirt up there that produces some nice pumpkins and potatoes also. I do wish we were in the area at harvest time. Some of the best veggies from a road side stand shocked me, in Michigan no less, and I thought they grew cars.. MMMM the tomatoes were out of this world...

It also generated an e-mail from friend Buddy over in Beverly Hills. He says he has a fantastic Orange tree planting story, Buddy is a story teller, so I am sure it will be better told in person.  Buddy is one of the heroes in my books and has lived all over the country so no telling where the tree was planted.

NOW, speaking of books.  My first book was ‘Sticky.’  Sticky being one of the dirt movers I used when I was a builder. I should have researched the name, but it has worked out well. This one I wanted to call simply: 'Johnny' it will work, but there are many 'Johnny' books available. I tried Just Johnny, too many. Now I am considering "That — Johnny", but afraid the long dash would be hard to search. I would appreciate any suggestions.

The idea comes from my last Book the Appalachian Trail using the ‘Johnny’ that Jerry met on the AT. Johnny is a troubled teen and was on the trail with other trouble boys and their assigned social worker Mr. King.

I like the book already, BTW my last book "The Appalachian Trail" is selling very well.  I am thrilled.  A few are still being sold in the UK, Greece, Germany and France.
Nite Shipslog
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I have learned a short title is searched more and easily found, plus when I write it in letters, it is easier for me. LOL   (Sometimes I can write two words without a proof reader) ;-) 

 1968 Firebird