Botanical family

[Lucky Irish Tom]

Sure doesn't seem like he'll rub against the grain.  Should help those that are pining for some fresh material.

[Forty Rod]

Yeah, he ain't a sap, that's fir sure.  We shouldn't be needlin' him, though, he might get all thorny about it and leaf.

[Spence]

Why wood I go an' do that?  I just planted myself here, and kinda like company.  Don't get all sappy on me now, though.  Too much kindness may start me pining for the old juniper fields back home.

[Forty Rod]

We wooden do that to a new guy.  We don't pick on folks until they been around a loooong time...three-four days or so.  Figure they've put down roots by then, an' started spreading their branches, so they're fair fodder for the fire.  Just don't take some of the things to heart an' get your ash in an uproar an' start weepin'.  Just brush yourself off and smile.  Given time, you too will blossom and flower with the rest of the  mob.

(SIDE NOTE:  I'm really startin' to stretch here.  Anybody else want to step in an' bail me out?  Please???)

[Delmonico]

I had a minute and stopped by and cedar doin' fine.

[Lucky Irish Tom]

You haven't gone out on a limb yet Forty.  About time for some Spring growth.  We can prune your comments later if you braanch out to far from the topic.  I reckon this new sapling will do well with a little nuturing, I'm sure he'll mulch over your remarks, and if he doesn't like something we can always turn over a new leaf.

[Delmonico]

I think there is enough fertilizer around here to start anyone's roots.

[Forty Rod]

Why, Del.  What a nice thing to say.  Thanks so much. 

Maybe we're better than we thought, fellas.

[Delmonico]

I'm not sure, I have some pain down in the lumber part of my back today.

[Forty Rod]

That shouldn't bother a burl-ey guy like you.  Just don't pitch a fit over it.

[Tensleep]

He mighta busted his cord inta ricks.... 

[Four-Eyed Buck]

Del, does it have a knot in it?

[Delmonico]

Elm see if it does, durn I hope some punk don't find this thread.

[litl rooster]

  Now I'm board don't think I can stick it out.

[Trinity]

C'mon, litl rooster.  You've got to press on and don't come unglued.  There are several layers here to keep your interest.

[Forty Rod]

I wooden expect anyone to stick it out if they were bored, you nut, but if you really root around you might find a sliver of enthusiasm that rose up and gilded your lily.  You'll be vine if you carry on with your endeavors.  Just keep telling yourself everything will be oak A.

[Delmonico]

Someone ought to kick Forty in the ash for statin' this thread.

[Forty Rod]

Acorn start another post, if you'd like, but you're just annoyed because you chose to be a wall flower and didn't join in, Bud.  Get involved and you will find the grass really is greener.

[Delmonico]

Could just come out and whoop ya, but that would just be boxing an elder.

[Forty Rod]

By George, I think he's got it.   Corny, but good.  Shucks, it's good enough to sing to...has a kernel of a popular tune...sorta catches the ear.