[Sherman C. Runions, ASLA]

YES and Why? Diverse practice

[Sherman C. Runions, ASLA]

Hi Kevin, I have thought about it for the future. I am a lay member of a Catholic Order with a hospital and staff working in Port au-Prince. I am waiting to go down at some time later. While there I would like to bring up the subject of restoration with my order and perhaps Haitian officials. Let’s get this thing going. This is an opportunity for our profession to shine.

[Sherman C. Runions, ASLA]

A little humor Roland. Actually, we had goats when I was a child. We didn;t have to mow the lawn. In fact, they pretty well wiped out honeysuckle and other invasive plants. A very much unappreciated animal that takes a beating from the bible.

[Sherman C. Runions, ASLA]

Ben, I wish I could be that hopeful. Some say as long as another 18 months to 2 years. It seems as though we LAs in private practice are weathering the storm much better than the employee types. I know of several large firms that have closed their offices here in the southeast and have layed off the entire staff. This is why I respond to the kids getting out of school to try and start a small design service for the time being and waitout this ugly recession.

[Sherman C. Runions, ASLA]

Thanks Nick, Sherman

[Sherman C. Runions, ASLA]

that was a good chat subject. Thanks. Sherman

[Sherman C. Runions, ASLA]

Wisteria Lane. It is beautiful. Be cautious how you use wisteria inthe landscape.

[Sherman C. Runions, ASLA]

Thanks very much.

[Sherman C. Runions, ASLA]

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Sherman C. Runions, ASLA]

Dear Fellows, thanks for your reply. The situation will be handled by non-professional people for the time being. We are on standby in case something happens such as a landslide. Sadly we will wait for the cows to get out of the pasture and then close the gate. Mike you are right down the middle on your approach. Appreciate it. Andrew I agree with you. However, if a revegetation period plan is not in place to control unwanted vegetation the unwanteds will win the battle and then you have 5 acres of wasteland. Andrew your question about intervention is well received. The answer is the property is worth about $500,00.00 as it is inside a very upscale golf and country club know as Lake Toxaway in the App mountains of western North Carolina. That answers you question Bob. Thanks. Joao, thanks. Your advise is well take. Your approach is the triage method of first response. If we move onto the job I will get back to the 4 of you. Thanks so very much. Sherman Runions, ASLA Dan Lindsay, ASLA

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