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This bouganvillea is named "Shirley", a dedication to one of the most amazing woman i know, who i am forutnate enough to call my nan.

this was dug from nans garden 4 yrs ago, undergoing its intial styling just 6 months after collection.

this tree brings me and nan the greatest happyness when it flowers and will continue to for as long as we have.

i hope you enjoy it as much as we do.
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Really nice that you love your gran Jarryd. The world can always use more love. Lovely tree by the way.

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Nice Post Jarryd
Enjoy them both as much as you can 'cos they are both looking pretty good :-)

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What a wonderful story Jarryd. Nans are great and I miss mine. ;)
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very nice jarryd!

im glad you have the chance to spend time with your nan and enjoy bonsai together! i never knew any of my grand parents, i always like to think if i did i could have enjoyed it as much as you to do spending time together!

that boug is very very nice mate! :D

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Thats really beautiful man! :D gawd you're young mate???
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19 ant well untill next week then i turn 20, been at it since i was twelve :D
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Nice one dude, that's fantastic :D Good to see you are close to your nan!!
I visited mine for the long weekend :D Might post a pic up alter :)
I really like the tree too!
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Go Shirls! both of them. Look after them Jarryd. :)
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Post by Rod »

Great post Jarryd a couple of fine looking shirls. I like it when my trees have a history like your boug will have, it makes them much more special. Mate its also great to see someone of your age, close to his nan you seem like a guy with a good heart . Well done! Rod....
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