Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.
Vince Lombardi
Today I was hiking with some friends in Sabino Canyon, Tucson, AZ. I noticed that alot of the saguaros were bending at the top. I am curious to find out of this due to our drought or to another problem. 
I had a brainstorm this fall to personalize my family and friends in custom made scarecrows. It was a lot of fun, but glad to see the project nearing to completion.
Yes, I am preparing to harvest my one bunch of bananas here in Tucson, AZ. I was so excited last spring when my husband called me outside to see bananas growing in our tree.
We moved into our new home in La Paloma Estates about two and a half years ago. My husband is a custom homebuilder and we move every two years or so.
Last spring when I saw bananas growing in our tropical garden area, I could not help but send pictures, from my cellular phone, to all our children and friends.
Now comes harvesting time. My research has concluded that it generally takes 3 to 6 months to mature. Hello...that's a long time variance. I want to harvest my bananas at the correct time to enjoy the fruit of our efforts, so to speak. I've been reading up on harvesting. The long flower bracket will get brittle and break off easily when the bananas are ready. We tested the bracket last week and it still seemed too flexible, so we decided to give it another week. The fruit is round and plump, a good sign for mature fruit, and the flower looks like it has almost finished blooming.
When we do decide to harvest the bananas, we will have to cut down the entire tree. The banana tree when maturing develops a daughter shoot or shoots which will become the main tree after harvesting. (Our banana tree has two daughter shoots one almost as big as the main tree.)
My research indicates that when we cut the bunch of bananas off the tree we need to put them in a plastic bag with another fruit that is ripening. The article suggests that we use more bananas or an apple. Then we place the bananas in the dark, a closet or cabinet at room temperature, to start the process for 24 to 48 hours. This will allow ethylene gas to be emitted. After the 24-48 hour period we can put them out on the counter to mature the rest of the way.
We are looking forward to tasting our bananas. I will let you know how the process works.
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My name is Lynn Kline. I am a Licensed Real Estate Broker in Arizona and have been selling Real Estate since 1983 in Tucson, Pima County and the surrounding areas.
Choosing a realtor can be a challenge. Finding an individual that is qualified and experienced is one aspect. Finding one that has their client's interest a top concern, an Agent that you can trust and rely on is another. Lynn Kline is both experienced and hard working. A local Tucson native, Lynn has been selling real estate since 1983. Lynn obtained her broker's license in 1986 and has maintained an impeccable reputation for quality service and standards of practice. Lynn is a professional that takes her practice to the highest levels in continuing education and certifications. She has obtained her CRS, (Certified Residential Specialist), ABR (Accredited Buyer Representative), and GRI, (Graduate of Real Estate Institute). Lynn continues to modify her standards of practice to the highest and most current trends.
Lynn received her Short Sale and Foreclosure Certification February 2011.
I have known Lynn personally for 15 years. When most agents give up Lynn is still going strong, advising and helping her clients through the home purchasing or selling process.
For seller's: Lynn helps her clients schedule inspections, repairs, maintenance and staging. When the home goes on the market it is at the optimum level. This process shortens market time and assures the highest price for the current market. Lynn provides custom color brochure packages for all her listings. These packages are complete with color photo's, listing sheets, plat maps, floor plans, and a feature list that allows all prospective buyers to review at there leisure. When the home is sold; there are no surprises for the buyer or seller enabling the transaction to go smoothly.
FOR BUYER'S: Lynn previews all the homes she shows, this saves her client's time and energy. By showing the best homes available in any price range the buyer can concentrate on all of the necessary criteria that is needed for their lifestyle. After selecting a home the job is not done. Lynn assists her buyers in obtaining the inspections needed to satisfy the buyers of the true condition of the home and the proper remedies for correcting any problems. Lynn also assists her clients with lenders and title companies seeing the transaction through to a successful closing.
Kristin Graff starting working for Kline Realty Inc. and John Kline Homes Inc. in 1995. She obtained her license as a real estate agent in 1996. Kristin is the transaction coordinator for Lynn Kline. Her helpful and pleasant manner assists all clients with all closing procedures. Kristin designs and creates all listing packages verifying all pertinent information used in advertising.
The Lynn Kline Realty team is dependable, responsible, and experienced making Lynn Kline Realty Inc. the best choice for your real estate representation.
Lynn Kline handles all aspects of Residential Real Estate including First Time Home Buyers up to Luxury Estates. She works all areas of Tucson (Central Foothills, NW, NE, Pima County, Vail, Marana and Oro Valley) and specializes in Resale, New construction and land acquisition.
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