So, yes, that’s the question. What is this, do you suppose?
Now, there could be a few answers to that question.
But I’m talking about the long, stringy, green plant-like thingy in the forefront of the picture.
Dost thou know?
I’m not sure either.
Someone mentioned an onion.
I don’t believe it, of course.
After all, this is an onion:
Ew no! I meant this:
This is a great lesson why never to search for things on google. You might get anything.
Here we are:
Now I’ve completely lost my train of thought.
So, here, dadblame it all.
Naked Mole Rat
The Punchy Lands! 
Wait…Han Solo is an…onion?
The worst kind. *nods* Didn’t you know this?
…I had no idea… I thought he was just super awesome and my fave character of all time…how did i not know he was an onion all along??
*shakes head* We must work on your spy skills, Em!
I know! I’ve been focusing too much on stalking as of late, and not enough on spying.
Yes, yes. You must spy first, stalk later. There the rules, remember.
Ah, true. I do keep forgetting about that rule… not sure why
I keep all the rules written on my sleeve so I can remember them, see.
Oh. I only have my heart written on my sleeve….no rules
Your heart? What’s it look like?
It’s very confused and messy and kinda gross, because hearts usually are.
*nods* And special, tho. Hearts are special. I’m heartless, of course.
I always saw you as having two hearts, like the Doctor
Wait. The Doctor has two hearts?
You didn’t know that?? *hand to heart*
Not at all! Where’s his second one at?
Pretty sure it’s still in his chest…. Maybe his finger? There is a pulse in your wrist, maybe it’s there?
You know, I’m–the sudden–thinking he’s heartless too.
Well, the 12th might be. He’s pretty old, maybe his heart deteriorated or something
Sorta just melted right out of his chest.
Like that guy’s face in Indiana Jones haha, when they open the Ark of the Covenant.
Oh yeah! I love that scene. Have you seen the new one with the crystal skulls?
No, I never got around to it. But i heard say that there’s a new movie coming out with a new Indie also :P
Yes…was it that chap from Jurassic World?
The sight of a naked mole rat never fails to make me laugh! But what is your opinion of leeks, professor?
Oh I think I love them! Especially in potato soup, don’t you?
Yes, they’re awesome. I’ve never cooked with leeks before, and I’ve just recently made a sort of brunchy dish with eggs and leeks and greek yogurt.
Oh that sounds so good! And tasty. I’m trying to go on a diet, don’t you know.
Chives! There are some growing on the Cloud.
– esme nodding and chewing chives upon the Cloud
What does a cloud do with such things?
Nefarious deeds of an evening I’ve no doubt, but the rest of the time they work well chopped finely in salad dressings.
– esme holding up a bunch upon the Cloud
Nefarious sounds like a bad veggie, you know.
I agree with Heartafire. Looks like scallions. They want to come up and visit you.
Should I eat them to many deaths? I think so.
I think you should!
I’ll pluck them, boil them, and see what happens!
Booker T and the MG’s want their onions back
Can you deliver them to them, please?
Well………. they actually prefer it to be delivered to them in 4/4 time 12bar blues with a groove inflection from Pink Anderson and Floyd Council, ya dig?
I dig, I dig. Particular key? G? B?
Let’s go traditional and do it in E ; )
E it is, my man.
Mostly cuz I can play a bit of blues in E lol
Like Tommy Emmanuel!
Who now? Well so long as he brings burritos ok?! Extra sour cream and guacamole in mine please!
I’ll see if I can get him to do it. He’s from Australia, see.
HEY NOW! Get him to bring some Croc-rritos then! lol Now I will have to look him up!
You must! Hahahaha. Croc-rritos. I’m not sure I’d try that…
I’ve eaten Alligator and it’s just as they say…tastes like chicken. So here’s my question… Cannibals in New Guinea say that human flesh tastes like chicken, therefore chicken should taste like human right? But that’s the same thing and not possible unless you serve it up the exact same way twice right?
Now this is a thing. Quite a confusing thing, really. I say…I’m sure I don’t taste like chicken.
I LOVE Chicken! It’s awesome and I do conduct myself when outside because I think people might call the cops if I said I was eating somebody’s left leg at a restaurant when I ordered “chicken” yeeeeaaaaahhhhh chicken that’s it, surrrrrrrrrrre we’ll call it that for now…..mmmhmmmm!!!!
*laughs* Come on! You can’t be scared of the cops!
No it’s not the cops I’m scared of but the Rubber Walrus Protector Cops! Ya gotta watch out for them! Them and their rubber nipple suction cups make Grrrrrrrrrrreeeeaaat hickies!
Nipple suction cups?! Goodness. What form of devilry is this?
eets top secret mannnnnnnnnnnn!!!! I could tell you but then I’d have to shave your head and make you sell yogurt in the desert!
Sell yogurt in the desert? Which desert? I cannot deny my heart has desired the desert.
Perhaps the Gobi in the north end of China. Don’t know yet, have to look at the rotation schedule and see where we can fit you in
Rotation schedule? This is a thing.
Yes. Yes it is. This is a major undertaking and requires the skills of a ninja, the stealth of a ghost, the strength of your nose in the pub bathroom after some guy just finished off 12 beers and a dozen tacos and the mind of a Kwyjibob! You can do this!
Okay, the last one scares me lots. I don’t know if my nose is that powerful…
You CAN do it ! You can if you think you can! Wait no that’s from the Simpsons, perhaps we can travel back in time to the days of yore and cheese and tubes of A535 smeared all over the windshield of a 1982 Datsun….. Hmmmmmm To the Bat Mobile! No that’s in the shoppe. To the Mystery Mobile! Don’t mind the crumbs and the scent of pot in the back cuz you and I both know that Shaggy and Scooby were always hungry for a reason now!
I knew it! I knew it! I always knew there was something up with those two.
Yep! Total professorish thinkology. But why end with that poor naked fellow?
Thinkology! Love that. Well, maybe he’s a naturalist.
Green onions are the best ones!
Even better than red?
I don’t know what kind of plant that is. It could be just a weed or it could be what others have said – chives. Now on to the onion in the ear. If you put the center part of an onion in your ear it helps relieve earache pain. They say sleep with it in your ear but I would think that would create a secondary problem for the person who does this. Your ear feels better but you can’t get rid of the smell of onion.
Ha. Is that what it’s for? That’s kinda cool. It’s like a natural remedy. Do you suppose it works?
I don’t know, I’ve never tried it. And yes it is a natural remedy.
Well, I like the sound of it a bit, I must admit.
I have no idea what those green thingies are called. I know I wouldn’t invite them in for a drink. You never know what lurks in the heart of green.
*Laughs* I never trusted veggies. Since childhood. Just not to be trusted. (Also, enjoying your book!)
I’m so glad your are enjoying it. Also you are right I never met a veggie that I would take home to meet mom.
I’ll tell you more when I finish, of course. I’m a slow reader, but it’s spicy, sir. See, that’s a thing. Maybe a carrot. If it was in a cake.
Ha ha ha. I’ll take the carrot description
Yes, me too, I’m thinking.
:-)
Argh, there’s that NMR again — just when I thought I’d never have to lay eyes on the poor thing!
Your photo depicts wild garlic…or maybe wild onions. I understand they’re hard to get rid of. A warrior plant, don’t you know! At any rate, perhaps you’d be kind enough to give it a sniff and let your nose reveal which it is?!
By the way, who puts onions in their ears? Is this a healthy fad I haven’t heard of??
But imagine. To other NMR’s he might be cute, mind you. We can’t be sure.
But…if it is those things, wouldn’t that be good? I mean, it’s edible, see.
I don’t know! I was hoping you could tell me more about that. I’m quite confused by it.
I kind of want to smush that NMR under my shoes, but I’m afraid… well, I mean he looks a bit… plump? I fear there would be rather a bit of mess to clean up.
You want to squish it? Walt! The meanness. What if it cries?
Crying would not be very warriorish of the old fellow. No quarter, I say.
*stands back to watch* Okay, do it.
Ooh, ooh *jumps with excitement* if it’s what I think it is… PULL IT OUT! I don’t think it’s plant life but I do think it will have something ‘attached’. Not an onion though. Much better. I hope I’m right – I’ll be very jealous if it’s what I think as I’ve never found one!!
Oh goodness! What is it? I’m almost scared to know what I’ll find on the bottom.
It’s treasure, of sorts…
Ooo tell me! What is it? Not fair, you know.
Pull it out and see! It might not be but it could be a geocache – do you know what they are? If it is, this is a cleverly disguised type that I’ve only seen online, never found one in real life. That’s why I’m very intrigued!
I’ve got no idea what it is! What is it? That’s kinda really cool. What is it? What is it?
Read this, it will explain all! And I think your ‘plant’ could be one like the photos :) https://www.geocaching.com/play
That is so cool! Is it real? I’m digging this, the sudden.
Yes, it’s THE coolest game, ever! (IMO) You have to get involved, there are millions, hidden all over the world. Some in cities, some you have to swim / climb to, ranging in size from tiny ‘thimble’ cannisters to entire rooms! There’s rarely anything valuable inside, it’s more about the discovery – and leaving them for others to find. It’s like a secret society :) I’ve only found 103 so far…I’m pretty rubbish!
Are you positive this is a real game?
Haha, why are you doubting me?!
Cause it just seems too cool to be true!
Hmmm, I’ll find a way to prove it!
You did prove it! Now I’m so tempted to try it out.
I really hope you do – granted it’s a bit geeky but it’s loads of fun when you’re out and about!
What sorts of things can one find?
Generally, the finding is the main goal – there’s always a record sheet inside so you can sign to show you’ve discovered it. FTF (first to find) caches sometimes have bigger incentives, such as cash, vouchers but not always. Very often, there’ll be a travel bug or geocoin inside. You’re allowed to take these but not keep them. The idea is to move them to another cache and help them travel. Some have been travelling the world for years, over thousands of miles. People ‘own’ these and set a goal – such as ‘move me to famous landmarks’ or family ones where everyone has their own and they track to see which one goes furthest each year to find the winner. It’s ultimate geek hide and seek!
This is so brutally cool! Of course you’d be doing something like this, haha.
Why, thank you for the compliment! ;)
*bows* I like bowing.
*laughs lots* This post ought to be framed and hung in the National Gallery as a prime example of Professorial Preposterousness! *nods emphatically*
Now, I don’t want to disagree with all these good people but quite obviously these are syboes! Though why a fine Scottish plant should be hanging out in an American garden, I’m not sure – perhaps it’s a spy! You should blow its cover by saying “Och, aye, ye wee sleekit thing, ye!” and offering it a whisky…
*laughs* Okay, it might be a bit crazy. But i can’t help it, you know, you know. It just sorta happens…
Hahaha. I love that Scottish speech down there. But…what’s a syboe? Is it edible?
I know! That’s what makes it so… *laughs*
Don’t forget to wear your tartan robe while you say it! *laughs* Boringly, it’s just what Scots call spring onions – don’t ask me why! It’s a mystery! But I love the word so much…
Crazy! Professorish! Warrior-ish! Banana!
Of course I don’t have a Tartan robe, you know. I love the word, too. But I’m not sure I can pronounce it, you know. Yes, not sure at all, really.
*jaw drops* Banana! How did you guess?!
Yes, you do – and the video evidence is there for all to see! It’s easier than it looks – sigh-bees. See? Now you can speak Scottish!
*laughs* That’s the minion in me, see.
But I don’t remember that, of course. *forgets, the sudden* That’s actually a very cool word, you know. Ceebee. I like it.
I’ve always wanted a minion… *wistful face*
But I do, and shall remind you of it eternally, McProf! No, no, no – not ceebee, sigh-bee! Like a bee who’s fallen in love with Giselle, but can’t have her because she’s betrothed to a Prince, see? *cries a little at that sad story*
A little yellow one that likes bananas?
*laughs* Hm. I think John Wayne was a Seabee. Oh dear. What if they make a sequel to Enchanted? Wouldn’t that be awful?
No, a big strong one that likes housework.
That would be wonderful! I could be Giselle and you could be the Prince!
Like Goliath, for instance. Or a Cyclops.
*laughs* Nah…I’d rather not.
Heartafire has the answer. Scallions. Those beastly weeds used to grow aplenty when I lived in NY. I say whack them away with your katana. Then sprinkle them over a baked potato. Mmmm delicious.
Haha. Now you just get cacti. Which is pretty cool. Can you please send me some cacti?
I thought maybe chives or just fat grass. Trying eating a bit and see what happens. Now – you have used that naked picture of me again, I again. This is how celebrities feel when their naked pics get leaked, I imagine. Actually – I’m kinda proud. Look at my lovely smile!
*laughing* Are you sure that’s you? Maybe it’s a cousin that you think just looks like you. Yes, maybe that’s it. We can’t be sure, you know. We can’t be sure it’s you.
*laughing lots* I tell you, my fine fellow, I know what I look like! Especially in the all-together. That is me, dadblameit, although of course much younger and prettier.
*laughs* Well. Then. I shan’t argue with you, of course. After all, digging tunnels is rather coolio.
Do not argue or I shall be forced to prove the matter. Oh yes – tunnels are the best!
Oh you can’t prove it suitably, so I win. Haha.
You always win!! In this instance, it is probably better I withhold evidence.
Don’t worry, when you reach my age, you’ll win all the time, too.
That makes so little sense I cannot help but agree.
Which means I win again. This is such a stunning day.
Again again. Pah. So pleased to have made your day.
*laughs* I’m just being a little wicked today.
The same as every day, then! Tis a splendid way to be.
Well, not every day. Some days I’m even more wicked.
Hmm yes I know that very well! But some days you are wicked and adorable with it. Ha!
Oh I’m never adorable. Just wicked.
An onion, possibly chives for the top of your baked potato. Personally, I would rather think on it as strong and beefy blades of grass showing off for all to see. Bet you could find them some protein drinks for lunch, Duke.
What if I pluck them or poison them? Would that be too mean? Maybe i should let them grow.
Let them grow! The county fair is in June, August or July, probably.
There’s a county fair? Well, then. I should go, I say.
I should say so, Sir! Watch for the squash.
Maybe I’ll bring some of those home to eat or something like that.
Well, if you want to… *smiles*
Squash are scary, tho.
Yes, indeed. They squish, you know?
Scallions. That’s all that grows in my garden.
I didn’t know you were a scallion grower, Hollie!
not intentionally :/
Well, they chose you then. Which is pretty cool, you must admit.
gee, I never thought of it that way, I am special!
Absolutely! Have not a doubt, madam!
Hey, are being sarcastic, my mother had me tested. :-D
Haha. Of course I’m not! Goodness.
Thank you Professor. I really do feel special now.
*bows like a frog*
ribbet.
Isn’t that a steak?
yes it is a steak.
I’ll take two, please.
would you prefer it pink in the center green.
Green definitely, don’t you think?
That would be my choice…well, its not a choice, it’s Aldi.
Aldi! Now that’s a fancy place.
Laughs!
Hmmm … chives? Snowdrops?
Snowdrop! Now, what’s that?
A little white flower – they’re often the first sign of spring in Britain: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galanthus
Don’t they grow in the Punchy Lands?
Well, I don’t know. Maybe they do. Would you send me a few, please?
Cut by Katana and at your door by four.
Thank you, sir. I’ll hang them on the ceiling or something.
Hang on …. just tuning in to your frequency …. ah, there you are Professor.
Onion you say. Well, it may be a salt & vinegar or a smoky bacon. Taste test required or v’perhaps just a sniff.
Taste. Goodness. Could you please taste it for me? What if it’s poison, see? I can’t go eating that sort of thing.