patmac

My wife just called on her cell phone from a Bonsai nursery somewhere in the L.A.,California area. She's there on business while I'm home defending the ranch from subzero temperatures and an upcoming winter storm warning!
She wanted to know what trees would survive in our home for the duration of the winter.
A gentleman in the background with an Asian accent was the recipient of this information.
She sensed the excitement in my voice and quickly added
"You have to wait for Santa!"
"That’s not very nice!" I whined.
An imitation of our 3-year-old son when things aren't going his way.
We both laughed.
"Is there anything else I should tell him?" She asked sarcastically.
An admission that the surprise had been lost.
"Yeah!" I said sheepishly.
"Tell him TAPER!"
"What?" she chuckled inquisitively.
"Just tell him Taper is very important." again I reiterated slyly.
"OK, goodbye" she said.
This time only I laughed.

I can't wait to hear the story when she gets home.
I wonder what price range of trees he started showing her?

Patrick

P.S. I'm lucky to have a wife who supports my obsessive hobbies.

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