Along a stretch of the road into Phon Sutton, there are LOTS of saguaro, including two of my favorites. The Cactus Fire burned through here in April. This fire was small by normal standards - only 800 acres or so and was contained rather quickly. I have driven through here occasionally since then, checking on my favorite cacti and they seemed fine. My last check was in September. Christmas Day we drove through and they are gone. One is totally gone, and the other is slowly dying. My heart just breaks for these magnificent plants. I know they're only plants. But these take hundreds of years to grow, and they are so magnificent.
I call this one "Many Arms," obviously. As seen in all his glory.
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Many Arms today!
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I called this one "Catcher's Mit.
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Catcher's Mit today.
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I hate seeing that too. They've seen some history, if only they could talk.
Retired CPO wrote:
I hate seeing that too. They've seen some history, if only they could talk.
Thanks. I've tried talking to saguaro. They aren't as communicative as trees.
Plant or not, they are living things. What a shame.
NMGal wrote:
Plant or not, they are living things. What a shame.
You are so right. I think Many Arms still looks a bit regal, even in death. I wonder now how long he will stand up.
AzPicLady wrote:
Thanks. I've tried talking to saguaro. They aren't as communicative as trees.
Yeah, they seem to have a more prickly attitude than trees
Retired CPO wrote:
Yeah, they seem to have a more prickly attitude than trees
It's not their prickles that I notice so much as their stoicism. Absolutely no emotion.
I can't say I enjoy the pictures, but they surely portray a slice of reality. Well done.
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Bill_de wrote:
I can't say I enjoy the pictures, but they surely portray a slice of reality. Well done.
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They are certainly not enjoyable. Thank you.
Truly a dirty shame about what happened to these magnificent cacti. I'm glad you were able to capture those "before" images.
It's a shame to see the plants in this state.
CLF
Loc: Raleigh, NC
AzPicLady wrote:
Along a stretch of the road into Phon Sutton, there are LOTS of saguaro, including two of my favorites. The Cactus Fire burned through here in April. This fire was small by normal standards - only 800 acres or so and was contained rather quickly. I have driven through here occasionally since then, checking on my favorite cacti and they seemed fine. My last check was in September. Christmas Day we drove through and they are gone. One is totally gone, and the other is slowly dying. My heart just breaks for these magnificent plants. I know they're only plants. But these take hundreds of years to grow, and they are so magnificent.
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Kathy, I agree with ou 100%. Yes, they are only plants but they are some of the most regal cacti on the planet. Your photos are great, but sad.
Greg
YES ALL living BEINGS are the same.
Larry
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