A call for help?

[journeys_]

I'm wondering... sakura (cherry blossom) season is coming up quickly, and I'm excited!! However, I need some help! I am looking for someone who might have Japanese cherry trees near their house or better yet in their yards. I would like to salt preserve cherry blossoms to make "sakura cha" and for use in making sakura mochi. Of course, I'd want

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[aerialmelodies]

I think we actually have a cherry blossom tree in my yard at home, but I believe it's not as vibrant as it once was... :\ I can check and see, though, when I go home in a few weeks. Perhaps it will have bloomed around then? :)

[twilightmemoirs]

I have a sakura tree in my front yard. ^^ Plus there's tons at our Japanese Gardens in the BBG...(where I bought mine). So yeah. ^^;

[alifay]

Hi ^-^; Saw a comment of yours in a friend's journal, got curious, so hopped over for a looksee.

Aaanyway, I don't know if you know -- but I live in D.C. now. Well, right now at least. Either way, the National Cherry Blossom Fesitval is set to begin here soon. There are thousands of cherry blossom trees here (it is SO cool to go, I went last year, it was fab).

Anyway, tons of trees, me with little else to do. I don't know how well they would be after being shipped from D.C. though. Thought I would let you know either way :D

Always happy to help.

[journeys_]

Wow, hi! It's been a long time! Very nice to see you're doing well. ^_^
Thank you for the offer! That was very sweet. ^_^ I've seen photos of the DC festival and it's amazing. I've heard it's the next best thing to being in Japan.

Actually if they wilt it's ok because I'll be drying and pressing them anyway. I'll definatly let you know. I really appreciate the offer! And it's nice to hear from you again. ^^

[alifay]

Cool :D.

The Cherry Blossom Festival I think is one of the greatest parts of living here. I have looked forward to it through the whole winter. I am determined to take more pictures this time ^-^.

Anyway, doing a favour for a friend would be an even better excuse to get Katie up and out of the house with me to go there (we have issues with the costs of public transit here, takes a bit for us to get into the District these days). So be sure to let me know if you want some! (I might even get some for myself, to press into my paper-journal. A memory of my year spent in D.C.)