Tulips were the dot coms of the time, in the mid 17th century. It's quite
easy to see why, I think.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tulip_mania
On Wed, Mar 18, 2015 at 2:16 PM, Moose <olymoose@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> On 3/18/2015 1:23 PM, Mike Lazzari wrote:
>
>> I grew up in Skagit County. Yesterday we did a Costco run, visited my
>> father and did some business and shopping. We drive by the fields on the
>> way to and from the ferry.
>>
>> http://zone-10.com/tope2/main.php?g2_itemId=16605
>>
>
> The low angle 9 mm shot is nicely done. And I particularly like the color
> 'movement' across Mile of Tulips.
>
> Have to take your word for it that about what the birds are. I can't quite
> make out details. :-)
>
> Reminds me of when I came around a corner and started down into a river
> valley just north of Point Arena. The big, level field was full of huge,
> white birds, quite a shock, as I've been there many times and never seen
> that, before or since. Seems to have been a winter flock of Tundra/Whistler
> swans that came west of their usual wintering areas for some snacking.
>
> Swooning Moose
>
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> What if the Hokey Pokey *IS* what it's all about?
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