I realize you are a Mod, but please start a new thread if you want to discuss the science and history of the cedar. This thread is reserved for paying homage to the mighty, magnificent pine.:cool:

 

 

As cedars are a member of the Pinacae, the comment is relative.

 

 

 

 

The family Pinaceae (pine family), is in the order Pinales and includes many of the well-known conifers of commercial importance such as cedars, firs, hemlocks, larches, pines and spruces. It is the largest conifer family in species diversity, with between 220-250 species (depending on taxonomic opinion) in 11 genera, and the second-largest (after Cupressaceae) in geographical range, found in most of the Northern Hemisphere with the majority of the species in temperate climates but ranging from subarctic to tropical. One species just crosses the equator in southeast Asia. Major centres of diversity are found in the mountains of southwest China, Mexico, central Japan and California.

They are trees (rarely shrubs) growing from 2 to 100 m tall, mostly evergreen (except Larix and Pseudolarix, deciduous), resinous, monoecious, with subopposite or whorled branches, and spirally arranged, linear (needle-like) leaves. The female cones are large and usually woody, 2-60 cm long, with numerous spirally-arranged scales, and two winged seeds on each scale. The male cones are small, 0.5-6 cm long, and fall soon after pollination; pollen dispersal is by wind. Seed dispersal is mostly by wind, but some species have large seeds with reduced wings, and are dispersed by birds. The embryos are multi-cotyledonous, with 3-24 cotyledons.

 

As well, the cedar has the distinct honor of having been used to construct King Solomon's Temple. So, while the pine may be mighty, I submit the cedar is sacred.

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Another look at the European Pine Marten...(Sharing the wonders of the wild Highlands)...[/i]

Yeah, at least HE comes to the games.

As cedars are a member of the Pinacae, the comment is relative.

 

 

 

 

 

 

As well, the cedar has the distinct honor of having been used to construct King Solomon's Temple. So, while the pine may be mighty, I submit the cedar is sacred.

 

If I weren't afraid of the ramifications, I would use the "Report a Post" feature here. To quote Donnie Baker, "I swear to God I would."

 

We simply don't want your kind (cedars) here.

To quote Donnie Baker, "I swear to God I would."

 

:thumb::thumb::thumb:

 

I listen to Bob & Tom every morning just to hear Donnie Baker, I swear to God I do.

If I weren't afraid of the ramifications, I would use the "Report a Post" feature here. To quote Donnie Baker, "I swear to God I would."

 

We simply don't want your kind (cedars) here.

 

 

Mea Culpa! Mea Culpa! Mea Culpa! You are in denial, but I will leave you there.

So, while the pine may be mighty, I submit the cedar is sacred.

Are you saying, "A pine may be fine; but a cedar is Sadar?"

 

 

 

Mmm...maybe not.

As cedars are a member of the Pinacae, the comment is relative.

 

There's no need to inject facts into the conversation. You actually make an excellent point, it's just that I've always had an intense hatred of all things cedar. I consider cedar the black sheep of the Pinacae family. I suppose my hatred is rooted in the infamous Hopkins County Cedar debacle of 73.

Interesting facts about the European Pine Marten can be found here. Of course, any animal named after the majestic pine is worth a little research.

 

 

European Pine marten

 

 

The European Pine Marten (Martes martes), or Pineten, is an animal in the weasel family, native to Northern Europe. It is about the size of a domestic cat. Its body is up to 53 cm in length (21 inches), and its bushy tail can be 25 cm (10 inches). Males are slightly larger than females; on average a marten weighs around 1.5 kg (3.5 lb). Their fur is usually light to dark brown and grows longer and silkier during the winter months. They have a cream to yellow colored "bib" marking on their throats.

 

Speaking of things sacred...my favorite snack in the world are pinon nuts (put a tilde over the n ). Whenever my dad and stepmom send me a batch from Colorado, I consider them sacred. The best trees are rare and only produce the nuts every so many years. My younger brother and I used to fight over them when we were younger....like last year when we were 33 and 26.

^ And, of course, I meant to quote the link ABOVE the one that I did. Sorry TTC.

^ And, of course, I meant to quote the link ABOVE the one that I did. Sorry TTC.

 

That's quite allright. Anything to get the European Pine Marten a little more pub...

There's no need to inject facts into the conversation. You actually make an excellent point, it's just that I've always had an intense hatred of all things cedar. I consider cedar the black sheep of the Pinacae family. I suppose my hatred is rooted in the infamous Hopkins County Cedar debacle of 73.

 

Well, I personally would rather my unmentionables smell of cedar than pine. :lol:

Well, I personally would rather my unmentionables smell of cedar than pine. :lol:

 

Out of respect for you and this site in general, I choose not to respond to the above post other than to say I'm not responding which is ironic in that this is actually a response.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pine rules!!!!

Out of respect for you and this site in general, I choose not to respond to the above post other than to say I'm not responding...

Good call...and I feel your pain.

Out of respect for you and this site in general, I choose not to respond to the above post other than to say I'm not responding which is ironic in that this is actually a response.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pine rules!!!!

 

And cedar drools.

Well, I personally would rather my unmentionables smell of cedar than pine. :lol:

 

Isn't mentioning unmentionables kind of an oxymoron? You know, like "hot water heater", or "sacred cedar"?