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  • Time to pay it forward

    For the last 3 years I’ve been beyond blessed with gifts from various folks here. I have learned a ton, and I’ve ended up being far more successful in rooting than I thought I would be. As a way for me to say thank you to all those who have taught me, influenced me, and given me so much, it’s time to pass it on.

    What I’ll be giving away won’t necessarily be anything earth shattering, just extras that I need to get rid of before I go back to work in a couple weeks. Here’s how this is going to work:

    If you claim a tree, you agree to pay for shipping. It can range from ~$10-$30 depending on how far away you are. Local pick up is super cool though. Just saying. It’s work to box trees up to send out. Speaking of shipping, if a tree gets pinched going to CA, I’m not responsible. Also this is only open to continental US.

    Try to be cognizant of mail delays and hot weather. I try to do a good job packing stuff but anything will get stressed being in the mail more than 4 or 5 days. Please don’t get mad at me over that. I’ll let you know via PM when I send stuff out. I’m busy, it’ll happen, but be patient.

    One tree per person. No claiming multiple trees. If two tree posts drop at the same time you have to choose one. If you enter and don’t win, you can enter new posts after the previous one is over.

    When a tree is posted here, I will give a specified time for you to enter your name in the hat for that tree. I will update as often as needed until the extras are gone. I’m not going to say how many I have until the end when I post the last one. Simply comment under the post for the tree you want and your name goes in a drawing for that tree. You’ll have to watch to see when I update.

    For my sanity, do me a solid and keep comments strictly to the tree posts until the end. I just want to keep things decluttered if we can.

    I want this to be fair for everybody. I may throw in some quirky requirements once in awhile, like you have to have a certain number of posts to qualify for X tree.

    For others that have extras if you want to jump in to give your stuff away with me, I’d love that. Hopefully you’ll see how I’m doing this and you can follow along.

    I’ll post the first two trees soon. Good luck everyone!
    Last edited by Sod; 08-04-2021, 02:03 AM.
    https://youtube.com/@Loftinart?si=y3RdBzmEgh3235JB

  • #2
    Tree #1

    Gillette/croisic. This is a well rooted sucker off my tree.

    Entries will close Thursday at 10 pm PT.
    Attached Files
    https://youtube.com/@Loftinart?si=y3RdBzmEgh3235JB

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    • Newbie2figs
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      Sorry Sod , only can pick one even thou I want to pick all of them
      😂😂.. Thank you for you generosity! Made my pick below
      Last edited by Newbie2figs; 08-04-2021, 12:28 PM.

    • Sod
      Sod commented
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      Closed.

    • GuyA
      GuyA commented
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      Good Morning Sod, I wasn't in on any of the offerings, I just wanted to say thank you for your offer. It's wonderful that you are spreading your good fortune with others.
      GuyA St Augustine Fl Zone 9B

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    Tree #2

    Celeste. Again, well rooted sucker from my tree.

    Entries will close at 10 pm PT Thursday the 5th.
    Attached Files
    https://youtube.com/@Loftinart?si=y3RdBzmEgh3235JB

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    • key88sf
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      Sod I'll pass on this. Was looking for improved Celeste. Good luck!

    • Sod
      Sod commented
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      arachyd the tree is yours. Check your PM. Congrats. Thank you key88sf

    • arachyd
      arachyd commented
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      Thank you!

  • #4
    Tree #3

    Yolo Bypass. Rooted sucker. Looks like 2 trees in the pot but it isn’t, just growing in a V shape.

    Entries will close Friday at 10 pm.
    Attached Files
    https://youtube.com/@Loftinart?si=y3RdBzmEgh3235JB

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    • Sod
      Sod commented
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      Congrats to GusMitchell. Yolo is closed. Check your PM.

      To everyone else feel free to enter one of the other open trees. Thank you for playing!

    • GusMitchell
      GusMitchell commented
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      Thanks! I'm excited to get it, very generous of you!

    • Sod
      Sod commented
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      Niagarafigs this one is closed.

  • #5
    Good on you, Sod. Your the man. Btw don’t put me in.
    Dave- Waterford, Ct. Zone 6a

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    • Sod
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      I appreciate it Dave! Hopefully people claim some of these.

  • #6
    How generous Sod!
    Mario
    Texas 9A

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    • #7
      Very kind gesture, I have been looking at people's wish lists....and starting some air layers.

      I'd go for the yolo but to far....tree would probably die in the mail.
      Kevin, N. Ga 7b Cheers!

      Wishing all of you a bountiful harvest!

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      • Sod
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        I sent one to Arkansas recently and it was fine.

    • #8
      A little over 12 hours left to get in on the first two trees. Depending on how these first few go I’d like to do more.
      https://youtube.com/@Loftinart?si=y3RdBzmEgh3235JB

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      • #9
        That's really generous,Sod! It will be a lot of fun for everyone. I enjoy reading the posts and seeing what you are giving away, kind of like a free raffle 😊

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        • #10
          Good 👍 karma
          Lancaster, CA - Zone 8b

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          • #11
            So far we’re 2/3 on claimed trees. I’ll post a couple more today. Watch out.
            https://youtube.com/@Loftinart?si=y3RdBzmEgh3235JB

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            • Figgerlickinggood
              Figgerlickinggood commented
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              If we pay for the shipping can we choose FedEx or UPS. Instead of the USPS?

            • Sod
              Sod commented
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              I only have USPS available to me locally.

          • #12
            Tree #4

            Drap d’or. Well rooted. Entries close Sunday at 10pm PT. If you entered previously and didn’t score a tree you can re-enter now, only one at a time. If you’ve already gotten a tree congrats.
            Attached Files
            Last edited by Sod; 08-06-2021, 06:04 PM.
            https://youtube.com/@Loftinart?si=y3RdBzmEgh3235JB

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            • pdxian
              pdxian commented
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              Put me in!

            • Sod
              Sod commented
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              Gold Figger. Congrats. The rand-o-matic game spinner has shone favorably upon you. Check your PMs.

            • Gold Figger
              Gold Figger commented
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              winner winner breba dinner thanks Sod!

          • #13
            Wow, great roots!

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            • Sod
              Sod commented
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              Are you in on that one?

          • #14
            Tree #5

            GM125. Highly rated by Harvey. Will close Sunday at 10pm PT. The white spots are just a little burn from insecticidal soap. Nothing to worry about.
            Attached Files
            https://youtube.com/@Loftinart?si=y3RdBzmEgh3235JB

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            • Niagarafigs
              Niagarafigs commented
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              Nice fig
              Last edited by Niagarafigs; 08-09-2021, 08:11 AM.

            • Sod
              Sod commented
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              KDAD I don’t know how you pulled it out but congrats. Check your pm

            • KDAD
              KDAD commented
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              Thank you, Sod. The fig gods wanted to round out my collection.

          • #15
            You making us think like.. should I pick this one or wait for his next picture 😂😂😂😂. Love this Sod!!! Like a little kid waiting to see what candy we are getting.. so generous you are😀
            Mario
            Texas 9A

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            • Sod
              Sod commented
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              That’s the idea. 😈

            • Newbie2figs
              Newbie2figs commented
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              Haaa, love your idea 😀, now have to wait to see who won 🪀

          • #16
            Sod
            JUst admiring those healthy roots😊 Unfortunately, I am in zone 6a, so unable to enjoy Drap D'oro. Thanks for asking.
            Last edited by CeeFigs; 08-07-2021, 12:00 AM. Reason: Edited due to uncoordinated thumb entering mish mosh letters!

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            • Sod
              Sod commented
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              Sounds good. It’s definitely been vigorous. You might be surprised on drap though. Cguitar sent me these, and I think he’s zone 6 if I remember correctly. I put the other one in a bigger pot already.

          • #17
            One hour to go on Yolo
            https://youtube.com/@Loftinart?si=y3RdBzmEgh3235JB

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            • #18
              We’re are all the new newbies? Can’t believe they are not seeing your awesome post, their should be like 20 entrees per tree you are giving away! Come on Figgy friends help Sod relocate some of his hard working cuttings he spend hours babying them just to pass it forward to all of us ..
              It would sure make him happy!!!
              Mario
              Texas 9A

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              • #19
                Thank you for your generosity. I would like to enter for tree 5 or tree 4 drawing.

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                • Sod
                  Sod commented
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                  Pick one and hit the 3 dots to add a comment to which one you want. Only one though.

              • #20
                Will there be more drop today???
                Attached Files
                https://youtube.com/@Loftinart?si=y3RdBzmEgh3235JB

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                • KDAD
                  KDAD commented
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                  I feel something great coming. Maybe a unicorn. Maybe a Cessac! I'll stick with the Maltese Falcon.

                • Newbie2figs
                  Newbie2figs commented
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                  Haaa , makes you think shall I wait pick or wait 🤔

                • Fign’stick
                  Fign’stick commented
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                  So cool of you Sod, thanks for doing this! I’m not trying to step on any other newbies’ toes so I’m pondering my fate while being tortured by the wisdom of Sir Richard’s brother here.

              • #21
                Sod, please put me in for the Drap D'oro. 😊

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                • Sod
                  Sod commented
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                  Please comment on that tree using the 3 dots on the bottom right of that post. That way I don’t lose track and other people see it.

              • #22
                Your fig farm is doing well
                Last edited by Niagarafigs; 08-09-2021, 08:13 AM.
                Let a little water be brought, and then you may all wash your feet and rest under this tree.

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                • Sod
                  Sod commented
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                  Please comment on that tree using the 3 dots on the bottom right of that post. That way I don’t lose track and other people see it.

              • #23
                I do not see 3 dots on any of the posts. Do you mean the "comment" option?
                7B Southern NJ

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                • Ktrain
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                  Yea he wants you to comment on the post.

                • Sod
                  Sod commented
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                  Yes. I’m on mobile, it’s 3 dots for me.

              • #24
                Tree #6

                Verte. Entries close Sunday at 9pm PT.

                please remember to comment on the post of the tree you’d like to enter for, stray comments won’t be counted and only one entry per person. Choose wisely.
                Attached Files
                Last edited by Sod; 08-07-2021, 07:13 PM.
                https://youtube.com/@Loftinart?si=y3RdBzmEgh3235JB

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                • Travelers_TN
                  Travelers_TN commented
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                  Please toss my hat in the ring for this one. Thanks for being so generous.

                • Sod
                  Sod commented
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                  Congrats to Badgerferrit you scored the verte in my rand-o-matic game spinner app on my phone. Check your PM.

                • Travelers_TN
                  Travelers_TN commented
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                  Congratulations

              • #25
                Sod

                this once since also.. boys you have a bunch!!! I could only wonder what the last one will be 😃.. you are doing a good set up.. drums please !!!!!!
                Mario
                Texas 9A

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