In a message dated 12/9/2003 9:29:39 AM Eastern Standard Time, stephen.davie@sympatico.ca writes: A willow never snaps. Then why do I have branches all over my yard after a storm? Nora

Hello Nora, I may be wrong but I don't think you are writing from Orkney, in which case that is not an Orkney grown willow messing your yard. An Orkney willow is like an Orcadian, strong, never yielding under pressure, ready to brave the fiercest storm, feet firmly planted, but with a soft centre. Take care Grumpy -------Original Message------- From: ORCADIA-L@rootsweb.com Date: 10 December 2003 11:00:52 To: ORCADIA-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [] Old Farm House, Grimbister, and Snapping over Ginger In a message dated 12/9/2003 9:29:39 AM Eastern Standard Time, stephen.davie@sympatico.ca writes: A willow never snaps. Then why do I have branches all over my yard after a storm? Nora To unsubscribe from the Orcadia mailing list, send an e-mail with the word 'unsubscribe' in the message body to orcadia-l-request@rootsweb.com