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Old 07-06-2010, 04:55   #1
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Galveston - Making Lemonade From Lemons
Hurricane Ike devastated Galveston - here's an interesting initiative by one artist to help with the cleanup and cope with the loss of many of the city's 100 year old oak trees.

http://www.bayoucityoutdoors.com/clu...ID=119226&mo=5

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Old 07-06-2010, 06:35   #2
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If I was riding my bike and seen one of those carvings; I'd have crashed from being amazed.

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Old 07-06-2010, 14:41   #3
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Richard,

We had the same situation here in Gulfport-Biloxi right after Katrina.........I don't have any photos but it's very similar to those shown..........They tried to save as much as possible...........

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