Thread: A Present For a New Citizen?

Yeah, we have birch trees though you don't see a lot of them here. I think there are "tropical" varieties. I guess my only thing is portability - they rent and most likely at some point will move on, perhaps to another city in time. I'm not sure where they could plant it.

Definitely one I'll keep in the back of my mind, thanks Phrank. I like the coin idea too, I think we make commemorative coins.

James.

Originally Posted by Hirlau

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Jimbo,,, you teach martial arts, yes? ,,, then give the family, as a group, a handful of classes in self defense & environmental awareness,,, simple but effective techniques that they can maintain on their own after the lessons. This could pay out the ultimate dividends to one of them in the future,,,,

Actually his son is the Australian under 14 Taekwondo sparring champion. So anything I could show them is probably redundant I'm afraid.

James.

A customized first-aid kit or bug-out bag for their travels,,,

Different things are important to different cultures. Perhaps some thoughts of their origin might play into what kind of tree to choose. They may not be Celts. I'm kind of like John and tend to go practical. Perhaps some live stock? Fishing rods?

Now we're talkin,,,,

Yeah, him getting a PhD means they're certainly moving - statistically speaking, of course

I'd say the easiest solution to bridge the gap between something more permanent with their mobility is to have them plant that thee in your yard Then when they want to commemorate their citizenship grilling in the shade of the tree they can come visit you (and bring more gifts). In fact have them each plant a three and when he gets the degree he can plant one more, then while they're away you hang hammocks between the two pairs for you and the wife and keep the grill under the fifth.

Brilliant, innit!

P.S. Livestock sounds good too, goes well with/on the BBQ

Originally Posted by Phrank

Most likely, it's a pretty adaptable tree, it handles the brutally cold winters here and the searing hot summers...it's know to be highly adaptable even in the harshest most extreme conditions.

Back when I lived in Toronto and then the GTA, the birch had to be one of my favorite trees of all time. I always wanted a First Nations canoe made of the bark to hang in my loft lol.

Originally Posted by Jimbo

Yeah, we have birch trees though you don't see a lot of them here. I think there are "tropical" varieties. I guess my only thing is portability - they rent and most likely at some point will move on, perhaps to another city in time. I'm not sure where they could plant it.

Definitely one I'll keep in the back of my mind, thanks Phrank. I like the coin idea too, I think we make commemorative coins.

James.

When I moved to KS where summers can see weeks on end in the 100's, I noted I didn't see any here. But then my neighbor planted a couple when her husband passed. I talked to her about them - they indeed aren't the same veriety we have back home in Ont., but they are pretty all the same. Slow growers.

It would really suck to give em a tree that died lol!! But again - I really like the idea. .

Originally Posted by gugi

Yeah, him getting a PhD means they're certainly moving - statistically speaking, of course

I'd say the easiest solution to bridge the gap between something more permanent with their mobility is to have them plant that thee in your yard Then when they want to commemorate their citizenship grilling in the shade of the tree they can come visit you (and bring more gifts). In fact have them each plant a three and when he gets the degree he can plant one more, then while they're away you hang hammocks between the two pairs for you and the wife and keep the grill under the fifth.

Brilliant, innit!

P.S. Livestock sounds good too, goes well with/on the BBQ

Gugi - you have a very corrupt mind. Because you are logic based, it translates as hilarious lol!!

well you know WWGD

Originally Posted by gugi

Yeah, him getting a PhD means they're certainly moving - statistically speaking, of course

I'd say the easiest solution to bridge the gap between something more permanent with their mobility is to have them plant that thee in your yard Then when they want to commemorate their citizenship grilling in the shade of the tree they can come visit you (and bring more gifts). In fact have them each plant a three and when he gets the degree he can plant one more, then while they're away you hang hammocks between the two pairs for you and the wife and keep the grill under the fifth.

Brilliant, innit!

P.S. Livestock sounds good too, goes well with/on the BBQ

Sounds a little shady to me,,,,,