Japanese Maple Is Sick

numbaten

The funny thing is, it's realy not all that hot.
I have friends and family that live in New Mexico and the actual temperature's are much higher there.
But, you take that same hot air and mix it millions of tons of water vapor streaming north from the gulf of mexico and you get a "hot" like no other.
They are not kidding when they say "it's not the heat, it's the humidity."
We have the oppisite of the wind chill, the heat index, and its often over 110. In july and augast it will sometimes be hard pressed to dip below 90 in the "cool of the morning."
Do you get used to it? Kinda. We had a "heat wave" back in 1980 that no one wiil ever forget. One weekend that summer I flew to Tulsa, Oklahoma. When I flew back I watched out the window of the plane as the landscape below slowly turned from green to brown. That didnt happen over the weekend, and in a few weeks it seemed "green" again.
Hope this makes you feel better.

Allons, Randy

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Carcey

Randy...I remember that summer ALL too well! That was the summer that it was so hot that I broke down and spent time with my sister watching soap operas!!! (YUCK)

Jennifer...not sure about kitty boxing gloves, but they do make body armor for their owners...I'll send you the website!!!

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Candy_J_Shirey

I remember that heat wave in 1980. I was in the Austin, TX area and pregnant with my first child. We had over 100 days in a row that were over 100 degrees F. -Too hot for too long. I left Texas in 1980 and have been in New England for the last 24 years.

thejimmyrigger

Ahhh, New England......don't like the weather? Pick a direction (not east) and drive for an hour and it'll be completely different.
jim

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JTriptow

It's funny, I've spent much time in Chicago, the Jersey Shore, the Colorado Rockies, the Pacific Northwest, and now Texas. Every place has its ups and downs.

Chicago has awesome (albeit short) springs and autumns. The Jersey Shore summers are hot and humid. The Colorado Rockies have ultimately perfect summers, but those winters are killer. The Pacific Northwest will drive any person insane with their winter rains. And of course, Texas heat/humidity is unbearable.

Is there a perfect place? If so, can I sign up?

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jeremy_norbury

Santa Monica in California.

I believe they have the most temperate climate in the whole USA. - quoting from the Santa Monica visitors centre site:
"The climate in Santa Monica is temperate throughout the year. Average high temperatures vary between 65°F/18C to 72°F/22C from winter to summer. Nearly continuous sunshine warms the air, while ocean breezes keep our skies sparkling clear."

I lived in Hermosa Beach - just a few miles down the coast and it was unbelieveable. We had no airco in the house, because it never got that hot, and barely ever needed heating in winter. There were 2-4 weeks of rain per year.

Jerry
Amsterdam

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Ralph

This is an excellent location for asian (Japanese/Chinese/ Korean)
maples, and azaelas in the Dallas metroplex. This is not a bonsai nursery just specialized in maples. They can answer a lot of questions about growing maples in our area. Additionally, the Dallas and Ft. Worth clubs respectively have many members with experience working with bonsai maples:

http://www.metromaples.com/

http://www.bonsaisocietyofdallas.com/

http://www.geocities.com/heartland/plains/3647/

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JTriptow

Ralph,

Thanks for the maple link. I don't get to Fort Worth often, but I will certainly head to this place the next time I do!

Question about the Bonsai Society of Dallas: I went to a meeting in May (could not make it to the last one in June) and the people to talk to about joining were not available. I was hoping to make it to the next meeting, but I saw on the web site that there is no meeting in July---just a club BBQ on a date to be announced. Do you (or anyone) have any idea if that is still the case? (The web site has never been updated since I started checking it months and months ago). I would appreciate any info on when would be the best time to next "pop in" and start going on a regular basis.

Thanks!

Jennifer

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numbaten

Well what do you know? Japanese maples in Texas! Thanks Ralph!
Ive driven down that road many times on my way to the alpine shooting range but never knew!
As for the Fort Worth Bonsai Society I will check out a meeting or two but I work nights so I doubt I'll be a regular member but may join to get the news letter if its any good.
While I live in Arlington, I work in Fort Worth and love the town of the cow!
Tomorows weather, 91 degrees, south wind at 15mph. "Warm and brezzy" the man said.
Not a bd start to the summer realy.

Allons, Randy