@ slickjon,
Many thanks for a great topic, has certainly brought back many happy memories.
When I joined this wonderful, exciting lifestyle my punting theme song was "I did it my way" by Frank Sinatra. Not long after this I was introduced to ESA and the "family forum" (plagiarized) and the great information sharing platform.
Accepting the information from the forum I then enjoyed two visits which were life changing events. I then changed my punting theme song to,
"Everything I do, I do it for you". Bryan Adams.
So who are these two ladies who made such a positive change to my life?
Lady One
Superwoman, Supermom, Superlover, Unconditional love personified, Mentor, Confidant and Events Organiser.
If PE is the windy city then this lady is a
"Breath of Fresh Air".
(Living close to the earth I always find a plant or animal that closely resembles the characteristics of the person and if I am able to make this association to one's geographical roots then so much the better.)
In keeping with this lady's intoxicating beauty I have chosen this plant to exemplify these characteristics.
hubpages.com/living/Wild-Flowers-of-the-Eastern-Capeno-1-Leonatis-Leonurus-Wild-Dagga
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonotis_leonurus
Lady Two,
Superwoman, Supermom, Superlover, Unconditional love personified, Webmaster, Graphic Artist, Confidant and Teacher.
Enigmatically Blonde, Beautiful, Intelligent and Creative.
With your inner and outer beauty and colourful personality I have this plant to magnify your fine qualities.
www.gerbera.org/landscaping-magazine/landscape-sa-index/september-october-2005/barberton-daisies/
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerbera_jamesonii
Many thanks to the ladies both, who, independently yet synergistically have had a very positive influence on my approach to life.
Much love and best wishes,
the Noblesavage.