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A visit to Bills #150527 March 28th, 2006 at 07:05 AM Joined: Aug 2004 Washington, the state that is.... Triss OP Member OP Triss Member Joined: Aug 2004 Washington, the state that is.... The first thing to see when you turn into Bill's place, with the Hummingbird House in the background. And of everyone walking in the driveway The entrance to the Hummingbird House

Re: A visit to Bills #150528 March 28th, 2006 at 07:06 AM Joined: Aug 2004 Washington, the state that is.... Triss OP Member OP Triss Member Joined: Aug 2004 Washington, the state that is.... Shadow hanging out. The kids especially Zack loved Shadow and he is such a happy and friendly dog too! Walking Stick tree, this is the most unique plant I have ever seen. The kids at the top of the dirt pile.

Re: A visit to Bills #150529 March 28th, 2006 at 07:07 AM Joined: Aug 2004 Washington, the state that is.... Triss OP Member OP Triss Member Joined: Aug 2004 Washington, the state that is.... And Zack as "King of the Hill" Charlie at the fountain, a beautiful piece of Bill's newest project. He tried several times to take a swim, must be taking after our Cindy! All of the kids on Bill's swing.

Re: A visit to Bills #150530 March 28th, 2006 at 07:07 AM Joined: Aug 2004 Washington, the state that is.... Triss OP Member OP Triss Member Joined: Aug 2004 Washington, the state that is.... The kids climbed, with Bill's help to a tree stump. I was probably about 10 feet lower than they were. Jon and Lys climbing a downed tree. And finally the kids in front of one of Bill's waterfalls. More scenery to come soon!

Re: A visit to Bills #150531 March 28th, 2006 at 07:14 AM Joined: Nov 2003 Rockland County, NY plants 'n pots Member plants 'n pots Member Joined: Nov 2003 Rockland County, NY Fantastic pictures, Triss! You can just tell how much fun the kids had there, and what a nice and comfortable place Bill has made there!

Re: A visit to Bills #150532 March 28th, 2006 at 07:18 AM Joined: Oct 2005 Maine BeckyB Member BeckyB Member Joined: Oct 2005 Maine Those are beautiful pics Triss! Bill, how much land do you have? And how much have you done your own gardening to as opposed to Mother Nature? Now I want to come visit....

Re: A visit to Bills #150533 March 28th, 2006 at 07:21 AM Joined: Feb 2005 Haskell Oklahoma Zone 6b Amigatec Member Amigatec Member Joined: Feb 2005 Haskell Oklahoma Zone 6b Where's the picture of Bill??? Does Bill really exist or is he computer generated??

Re: A visit to Bills #150534 March 28th, 2006 at 07:38 AM Joined: Aug 2004 Irving,Tx. JV Critter Keeper JV Critter Keeper Joined: Aug 2004 Irving,Tx. Triss great photo's Bill beautiful place you have makes me wish I lived somewhere like that lot of hard work but sure worth it. Jimmy

Re: A visit to Bills #150535 March 28th, 2006 at 07:52 AM Joined: Aug 2002 Cedar Hill Washington B Bill The Garden Helper Bill The Garden Helper B Joined: Aug 2002 Cedar Hill Washington Quote Originally posted by BeckyB: Those are beautiful pics Triss! Bill, how much land do you have? And how much have you done your own gardening to as opposed to Mother Nature? Now I want to come visit.... I bought my eleven acres in 1976, 9 years after it was logged so I started with brambles of blackberries, stumps and rotting trees. I've planted dozens of Rhodys, Azaleas,shrubs and trees and hundreds of perennials, but I also have several areas of native plants that I maintain and help along. Check some of the earlier episodes of Wild Willy and you'll see some pix of what I started with... I've said it before and I'll say it again... you are all more than welcome to come up for a visit!

Re: A visit to Bills #150536 March 28th, 2006 at 07:58 AM Joined: Aug 2004 Washington, the state that is.... Triss OP Member OP Triss Member Joined: Aug 2004 Washington, the state that is.... Ok, you know what is really COOL, now when I read Bill's posts, I can hear his voice too! Here are the pics of Bill that were in the Coffeehouse. Triss and Bill Bill and Dan enjoying a drink.

Re: A visit to Bills #150537 March 28th, 2006 at 07:58 AM Joined: Jan 2005 Ontario, Canada ChristinaC Member ChristinaC Member Joined: Jan 2005 Ontario, Canada Quote I've said it before and I'll say it again... you are all more than welcome to come up for a visit Well, I was planning a trip to Nashville and Memphis in April...perhaps I'll decide to head West instead??

Re: A visit to Bills #150538 March 28th, 2006 at 08:21 AM Joined: Sep 2005 SW Oregon interior Patty S Member Patty S Member Joined: Sep 2005 SW Oregon interior I didn't think he'd have a beard, but I did think, for some reason, that he wore glasses. Triss, Thanx so much for sharing your day at Cedar Hill with us! As always, I love to see pics of those kids! Bill, as always, beeauutifulll spread! I can't wait to see it in person... don't know when, but God willing, I'll be there sometime this summer!

Re: A visit to Bills #150539 March 28th, 2006 at 08:23 AM Joined: Mar 2004 afgreyparrot Official Problem Child afgreyparrot Official Problem Child Joined: Mar 2004 Awesome pictures, Triss! I love the one of the kids standing on the stump. It is so neat that you got to see the guru and Cedar Hill in person! That is just so cool! Quote I must say, you're pretty much what I pictured except for some reason I thought you'd have a beard. ...for some reason I thought he'd have a ponytail.

Re: A visit to Bills #150540 March 28th, 2006 at 08:31 AM Joined: Aug 2002 Cedar Hill Washington B Bill The Garden Helper Bill The Garden Helper B Joined: Aug 2002 Cedar Hill Washington Quote ...for some reason I thought he'd have a ponytail. Once upon a time.... I wonder what happened to that sucker?

Re: A visit to Bills #150541 March 28th, 2006 at 08:46 AM Joined: Aug 2004 Washington, the state that is.... Triss OP Member OP Triss Member Joined: Aug 2004 Washington, the state that is.... had to be something to do with the one who RUNS with scissors One last pic for the evening... My gift from Bill. I planted him here at home along with Columbine and the blue flowers from home so he would not feel so lost and out of place.

Re: A visit to Bills #150542 March 28th, 2006 at 08:47 AM A Anonymous Unregistered Anonymous Unregistered A <sigh> one day... but i am so proud that you had a great visit!

Re: A visit to Bills #150543 March 28th, 2006 at 09:00 AM Joined: Aug 2004 Washington, the state that is.... Triss OP Member OP Triss Member Joined: Aug 2004 Washington, the state that is.... When your day comes Jiffy and anyone else, you have to let me know to so I can meet you as well!

Re: A visit to Bills #150544 March 28th, 2006 at 09:06 AM Joined: Apr 2004 The Land of JOY 4Ruddy Wild Woman 4Ruddy Wild Woman Joined: Apr 2004 The Land of JOY Those are just awsome pics...what a beutiful place you have made Cedar Hill..I love the "rustic~ness" of it and the beautiful hummer house. Just makes you wanna plan your vacation at Cedar Hill...Hhhmmm...P~Nutty would sure love that dirt pile.... Glad you got to go Triss and looks like the kidlets had a blast....with Uncle Bill... ~V~

Re: A visit to Bills #150545 March 28th, 2006 at 09:33 AM Joined: Feb 2005 Haskell Oklahoma Zone 6b Amigatec Member Amigatec Member Joined: Feb 2005 Haskell Oklahoma Zone 6b Well Glad to have a face to go with the name. I have a picture of me and the wife in my profile. It's about 7 years old and I have since shaved the beard off.

Re: A visit to Bills #150546 March 28th, 2006 at 09:46 AM Joined: Aug 2002 Cedar Hill Washington B Bill The Garden Helper Bill The Garden Helper B Joined: Aug 2002 Cedar Hill Washington Quote looks like the kidlets had a blast....with Uncle Bill... Uncle Bill had a blast with the kidlets! Shadow did too!

Re: A visit to Bills #150547 March 28th, 2006 at 09:48 AM Joined: Nov 2005 So. Cal. jonni13 Member jonni13 Member Joined: Nov 2005 So. Cal. Great pics, Triss. I'm glad you had such a good visit.

Re: A visit to Bills #150548 March 28th, 2006 at 09:58 AM Joined: Aug 2004 Washington, the state that is.... Triss OP Member OP Triss Member Joined: Aug 2004 Washington, the state that is.... Us too Bill!

Re: A visit to Bills #150549 March 28th, 2006 at 09:59 AM Joined: Jul 2005 Georgia mrsmessy Member mrsmessy Member Joined: Jul 2005 Georgia I thought Bill would be older.

Re: A visit to Bills #150550 March 28th, 2006 at 10:00 AM Joined: Oct 2005 Grandprairie,Texas angelblossom Member angelblossom Member Joined: Oct 2005 Grandprairie,Texas Triss You are soo blessed to have such a lovely family ! Great pictures !! Really awesome that you got to met Bill.. And Bill ...., Not only does your Land look good ..so do you! What I mean is... ... One can tell when a person lives with a lot of land and nature around them they just look healthier, fresh... okay forget it I can't find the words :rolleyes: What ever it is ,,, It's a sincere delight to meet you.. VERRRRY COOOL!

Re: A visit to Bills #150551 March 28th, 2006 at 10:07 AM Joined: Aug 2002 Cedar Hill Washington B Bill The Garden Helper Bill The Garden Helper B Joined: Aug 2002 Cedar Hill Washington Quote Originally posted by mrsmessy: I thought Bill would be older. How old did you think? Now that you've seen me, how old do you think? (great chance for brownie points here!)

Re: A visit to Bills #150552 March 28th, 2006 at 10:08 AM Joined: Aug 2004 Washington, the state that is.... Triss OP Member OP Triss Member Joined: Aug 2004 Washington, the state that is.... I still say older than DIRT

Re: A visit to Bills #150553 March 28th, 2006 at 10:09 AM Joined: Aug 2002 Cedar Hill Washington B Bill The Garden Helper Bill The Garden Helper B Joined: Aug 2002 Cedar Hill Washington Quote Originally posted by Triss: I still say older than DIRT You'll pay dearly for that!!! :p

Re: A visit to Bills #150554 March 28th, 2006 at 10:15 AM Joined: Aug 2004 Madison Heights,Va MissJamie Member MissJamie Member Joined: Aug 2004 Madison Heights,Va wow great pics! bill you have some BEAUTIFUL land!! and I agree that it's REALLY nice to put a face to a voice...errrr post I mean

Re: A visit to Bills #150555 March 28th, 2006 at 10:25 AM Joined: Apr 2003 N.Y. weezie13 Compost Queen! weezie13 Compost Queen! Joined: Apr 2003 N.Y. Quote Originally posted by Bill: Quote Originally posted by mrsmessy: [b] I thought Bill would be older. How old did you think? Now that you've seen me, how old do you think? (great chance for brownie points here!) [/b] 29

Re: A visit to Bills #150556 March 28th, 2006 at 10:26 AM Joined: Apr 2003 N.Y. weezie13 Compost Queen! weezie13 Compost Queen! Joined: Apr 2003 N.Y. ooppppppps, gooooooooofed, hit the wrong button on that quoting tne post...

Re: A visit to Bills #150557 March 28th, 2006 at 10:34 AM Joined: Aug 2002 Cedar Hill Washington B Bill The Garden Helper Bill The Garden Helper B Joined: Aug 2002 Cedar Hill Washington You are SOOOOOOOOOOOOO close Weezie!!! God bless you!

Re: A visit to Bills #150558 March 28th, 2006 at 10:46 AM Joined: Mar 2004 afgreyparrot Official Problem Child afgreyparrot Official Problem Child Joined: Mar 2004 *afgrey has no idea what to say here* I hate these kinds of decisions. :p

Re: A visit to Bills #150559 March 28th, 2006 at 10:51 AM Joined: Aug 2002 Cedar Hill Washington B Bill The Garden Helper Bill The Garden Helper B Joined: Aug 2002 Cedar Hill Washington You are an administrator now so you HAVE to behave and ya gotta be nice to your CEO!

Re: A visit to Bills #150560 March 28th, 2006 at 10:54 AM Joined: Mar 2004 afgreyparrot Official Problem Child afgreyparrot Official Problem Child Joined: Mar 2004 Quote you HAVE to behave and ya gotta be nice to your CEO! Well, that answers the question that's been burning in my mind...wondering why you made ME a hostess. ...to make me behave and be nice to you.

Re: A visit to Bills #150561 March 28th, 2006 at 10:56 AM Joined: Mar 2004 afgreyparrot Official Problem Child afgreyparrot Official Problem Child Joined: Mar 2004 ...this is a hard job for me!

Re: A visit to Bills #150562 March 28th, 2006 at 11:20 AM Joined: Aug 2002 Cedar Hill Washington B Bill The Garden Helper Bill The Garden Helper B Joined: Aug 2002 Cedar Hill Washington It worked... didn't it?

Re: A visit to Bills #150563 March 28th, 2006 at 11:29 AM Joined: Aug 2003 S. Lane Co., Oregon barleychown AV Queen barleychown AV Queen Joined: Aug 2003 S. Lane Co., Oregon

Re: A visit to Bills #150564 March 28th, 2006 at 11:37 AM Joined: Apr 2005 Laval,qc,Canada Francine Member Francine Member Joined: Apr 2005 Laval,qc,Canada triss, it looked like a beautifull trip you had,bill s place looks so serin and restfull,i love places like that.the kids are great ,they seemed to have enjoyed it,lys is adorable.

Re: A visit to Bills #150565 March 28th, 2006 at 11:45 AM Joined: Jun 2004 Alberta,Canada sybil Member sybil Member Joined: Jun 2004 Alberta,Canada Geez Cindy, now it kinda sucks to be you huh?? wow Bill, beeoootiful place. I kinda pictured you with a ponytail as well and glasses, but the rest is pretty durn close. Might take ya up on the offer to visit if they ever let me back into the good ol USA.. LOL

Re: A visit to Bills #150566 March 28th, 2006 at 12:14 PM Joined: Apr 2004 Copper Hill, Virginia O obywan59 Member obywan59 Member O Joined: Apr 2004 Copper Hill, Virginia Bill, I always pictured you with a beard also. And white hair. Kind of a human version of Wild Willy.

Re: A visit to Bills #150567 March 28th, 2006 at 01:41 PM Joined: Feb 2006 Illinois patches1414 Member patches1414 Member Joined: Feb 2006 Illinois Wonderful pictures Triss! I was great to be able to see Bill, the "mystery man" everyone talks about. Bill, you have some beautiful land there. so much to work with and so much work, but you've done a terrific job! patches

Re: A visit to Bills #150568 March 28th, 2006 at 06:24 PM Joined: Oct 2004 Manchester. England princessazlea Member princessazlea Member Joined: Oct 2004 Manchester. England Great pictures Triss!

Re: A visit to Bills #150569 March 28th, 2006 at 07:00 PM Joined: Feb 2005 Haskell Oklahoma Zone 6b Amigatec Member Amigatec Member Joined: Feb 2005 Haskell Oklahoma Zone 6b Quote Originally posted by Bill: </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="COMIC SANS MS, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="3" face="COMIC SANS MS, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by mrsmessy: <strong> I thought Bill would be older. How old did you think? Now that you've seen me, how old do you think? (great chance for brownie points here!)

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Re: A visit to Bills #150571 March 28th, 2006 at 10:23 PM Joined: Jun 2004 Alberta,Canada sybil Member sybil Member Joined: Jun 2004 Alberta,Canada ***poof****

Re: A visit to Bills #150572 March 29th, 2006 at 12:19 AM Joined: Aug 2002 Cedar Hill Washington B Bill The Garden Helper Bill The Garden Helper B Joined: Aug 2002 Cedar Hill Washington Quote Originally posted by Amigatec: Quote Originally posted by Bill: [b] </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="COMIC SANS MS, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="3" face="COMIC SANS MS, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by mrsmessy: <strong> I thought Bill would be older. How old did you think? Now that you've seen me, how old do you think? (great chance for brownie points here!) [/b] Vaguely... but yeah... You were the old dude who was trying to drive the boat, weren't you? I'm sorry about what that Rhino did to you that night. That was reallllllllllllly gross!

Re: A visit to Bills #150573 March 29th, 2006 at 01:36 AM Joined: Mar 2004 afgreyparrot Official Problem Child afgreyparrot Official Problem Child Joined: Mar 2004

Re: A visit to Bills #150574 March 29th, 2006 at 02:42 AM Joined: Apr 2004 The Land of JOY 4Ruddy Wild Woman 4Ruddy Wild Woman Joined: Apr 2004 The Land of JOY Quote I'm sorry about what that Rhino did to you that night. That was reallllllllllllly gross! SHEWWWIEEEE..... ~V~

Re: A visit to Bills #150575 March 29th, 2006 at 03:07 AM Joined: Feb 2005 Haskell Oklahoma Zone 6b Amigatec Member Amigatec Member Joined: Feb 2005 Haskell Oklahoma Zone 6b I resemble that remark!!!! :p :p :p

Re: A visit to Bills #150576 March 29th, 2006 at 03:49 AM Joined: Apr 2003 N.Y. weezie13 Compost Queen! weezie13 Compost Queen! Joined: Apr 2003 N.Y. Now you knowwwwwwwww why I said 29......

Re: A visit to Bills #150577 March 29th, 2006 at 04:27 AM Joined: Aug 2004 Washington, the state that is.... Triss OP Member OP Triss Member Joined: Aug 2004 Washington, the state that is.... Yep, you are scared of Bill

Re: A visit to Bills #150578 March 29th, 2006 at 06:34 AM Joined: Apr 2003 N.Y. weezie13 Compost Queen! weezie13 Compost Queen! Joined: Apr 2003 N.Y. I don't mind being in the ARK... It's the thunder and lightening that bothers' me..

Re: A visit to Bills #150579 March 29th, 2006 at 06:40 AM Joined: Oct 2005 Maine BeckyB Member BeckyB Member Joined: Oct 2005 Maine Quote I've said it before and I'll say it again... you are all more than welcome to come up for a visit Does that mean you're going to get me and the boys plane tickets????

Re: A visit to Bills #150580 March 29th, 2006 at 07:05 AM Joined: Aug 2002 Cedar Hill Washington B Bill The Garden Helper Bill The Garden Helper B Joined: Aug 2002 Cedar Hill Washington Mel said she would pick you up and drive out here in time for the fourth of July!

Re: A visit to Bills #150581 March 29th, 2006 at 07:13 AM Joined: Sep 2002 Coastal Maine melcon6 Member melcon6 Member Joined: Sep 2002 Coastal Maine Gosh, you don't forget a thing, do you????

Re: A visit to Bills #150582 March 29th, 2006 at 07:46 AM Joined: Aug 2004 Washington, the state that is.... Triss OP Member OP Triss Member Joined: Aug 2004 Washington, the state that is.... 4th of July party at Bill's? Sounds like a plan!

Re: A visit to Bills #150583 March 29th, 2006 at 07:52 AM Joined: Nov 2005 So. Cal. jonni13 Member jonni13 Member Joined: Nov 2005 So. Cal. I'm thinking a trip up to Colville is sounding about right for this summer. Got a niece up there.

Re: A visit to Bills #150584 March 29th, 2006 at 09:58 AM Joined: Jul 2005 Georgia mrsmessy Member mrsmessy Member Joined: Jul 2005 Georgia Quote quote: -------------------------------------------------- Originally posted by mrsmessy: I thought Bill would be older. ------------------------------------------------- How old did you think? Now that you've seen me, how old do you think? (great chance for brownie points here!) I love brownies - and brownie points are almost as good. Based on a previous comment I would have guessed early to mid-fifties but now that I've seen you I'm sure you're only about 32.

Re: A visit to Bills #150585 March 29th, 2006 at 10:13 AM Joined: Mar 2004 afgreyparrot Official Problem Child afgreyparrot Official Problem Child Joined: Mar 2004 Bev! You aren't even a trouble-maker here like I am! Why do you need brownie points??? Bill will surely give you a BUNCH for that! Can I borrow some of them? You don't need them! Quote I'm sure you're only about 32.

Re: A visit to Bills #150586 March 29th, 2006 at 10:14 AM Joined: Mar 2004 afgreyparrot Official Problem Child afgreyparrot Official Problem Child Joined: Mar 2004 Please, Bev! Loan me some of those points now!

Re: A visit to Bills #150587 March 29th, 2006 at 10:19 AM Joined: Feb 2005 Haskell Oklahoma Zone 6b Amigatec Member Amigatec Member Joined: Feb 2005 Haskell Oklahoma Zone 6b Quote Originally posted by afgreyparrot: Bev! You aren't even a trouble-maker here like I am! Can I borrow some of them? You don't need them! I think I am the one that needs the Brownie points!!!

Re: A visit to Bills #150588 March 29th, 2006 at 11:01 AM Joined: Apr 2003 N.Y. weezie13 Compost Queen! weezie13 Compost Queen! Joined: Apr 2003 N.Y. I think I am the one who needs the BROWNIES.......

Re: A visit to Bills #150589 March 29th, 2006 at 11:54 AM Joined: Aug 2004 Washington, the state that is.... Triss OP Member OP Triss Member Joined: Aug 2004 Washington, the state that is.... I will take the brownies too! YUM! WOW Tina, Colville is quite a ways from me, a bit closer to Bill though. Of course you have to drive by me to get there.

Re: A visit to Bills #150590 March 29th, 2006 at 10:54 PM Joined: Jul 2005 Georgia mrsmessy Member mrsmessy Member Joined: Jul 2005 Georgia I'm enjoying my brownie points and the only reason I don't need them (yet) is because I haven't been around enough to get into trouble. Just wait......

Re: A visit to Bills #150591 March 30th, 2006 at 03:59 AM Joined: Dec 2003 IN R rue anemone Member rue anemone Member R Joined: Dec 2003 IN WOW! What a neat place!!

Re: A visit to Bills #150592 March 30th, 2006 at 01:25 PM Joined: Apr 2005 Laval,qc,Canada Francine Member Francine Member Joined: Apr 2005 Laval,qc,Canada bill,there must be something to those brownies,everyone wants some,ummmmmm

Re: A visit to Bills #150593 March 30th, 2006 at 01:33 PM Joined: Aug 2004 Madison Heights,Va MissJamie Member MissJamie Member Joined: Aug 2004 Madison Heights,Va lol franny!!!