Cajunrider
Imperial Masterpiece
I know it is way too early but I am chomping at the bit. I am ready to collect the Montezuma cypress and pond cypress in my land and a BC from my friend’s pond.
Chomping at the bit
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TN_Jim
Omono
bet @Zach Smith would have the lowdown on this
Cajunrider
Imperial Masterpiece
Zach does his in Feb or so and he is further South from me. I know I have to wait.
TN_Jim
Omono
I get it man. Have found some gems out at my aunts place up on the Cumberland plateau. Have been out there several times since finding them and every visit it’s like I can hear that shovel in the back of the car saying, do it…just come and get me and do it…it’ll be fiiiiiiiine
Cajunrider
Imperial Masterpiece
My root slayer has been sharpened. My pots and soil are prepared.I get it man. Have found some gems out at my aunts place up on the Cumberland plateau. Have been out there several times since finding them and every visit it’s like I can hear that shovel in the back of the car saying, do it…just come and get me and do it…it’ll be fiiiiiiiine
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Colorado
Masterpiece
I am ready for repotting season! Still have a looong winter out this way though 
TN_Jim
Omono
awww now, dig this brotherChamping at the bit, not chomping.
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Champing at the Bit vs. Chomping at the Bit – Meaning and Origin
Both forms are common and widely accepted. <em>Champing at the big</em> is the original, but <em>chomping at the bit</em> is now more common.
grammarist.com
Hahaha, yes, I know, I know. I come from a writing background, so I literally die when I see the degradation of the English language due to the misuse. (I'm just playing around, of course. It's Friday and I don't care that much, ha!)awww now, dig this brother
Champing at the Bit vs. Chomping at the Bit – Meaning and Origin
Both forms are common and widely accepted. <em>Champing at the big</em> is the original, but <em>chomping at the bit</em> is now more common.
Cajunrider
Imperial Masterpiece
Thanks for the correction. I prefer to use it correctly.Champing at the bit, not chomping.
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n8
Chumono
Wrong hobby for us word nerds, what with all these "very unique" trees and "first annual" bonsai events.
Cheers!
leatherback
The Treedeemer
I agree. Language deteriorates. I for one hate it when people use literally when they mean figuratively.
hinmo24t
Masterpiece
Patience is a virtue but then again you seem pretty competent from what I've summized
HorseloverFat
Squarepants with Conkers
Need a Horse Dentist...
They’re wild...
They’re wild...
It's even in the dictionary now to represent the "Valley girl" meaning of literally. Uggh.
Shogun610
Masterpiece
I feel it too… you’re gonna need a montage
Cajunrider
Imperial Masterpiece
If you want to be said, look up “irregardless” in Webster’s dictionary. It is now there.
Mayank
Chumono
I had to look up "tautology"
Mayank
Chumono
MY pet peeve is affect vs effect
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