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	<title>Rivenrock Gardens Cactus Blog... go to www.rivenrock.com for edible cactus &#187; Tortoises</title>
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		<title>Avis&#8217;s Tortoises</title>
		<link>http://www.nopalcactusblog.com/2010/04/18/aviss-tortoises/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Apr 2010 15:47:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Dicus</dc:creator>
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Avis sent over a photo of her tortoises eating cactus we grew. 
She says they really enjoy the cactus we send them.
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		<title>Louie likes the cactus fruit</title>
		<link>http://www.nopalcactusblog.com/2009/10/01/louie-likes-the-cactus-fruit/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 04:31:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Dicus</dc:creator>
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I was totally not expecting the reaction I got, it actually frightened me
for a sec, LOL. Louie took a lick at first, then WOW! he just dived right in
the bowl and ate it all. He was shaking and moving around and half whipping,
he was so [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Mention On Twitter</title>
		<link>http://www.nopalcactusblog.com/2009/08/01/a-mention-on-twitter/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2009 20:37:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Dicus</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Customer Testimonial]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tortoises]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[business]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cactus]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[marketing]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA["on the list today: Order Cactus for Sherman (our sulcata). @RivenCactus with amazing cactus and prices is my go to supplier" 

"10lbs of cactus headed to my house.  Sherm is going to be so [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Twitter Update</title>
		<link>http://www.nopalcactusblog.com/2009/07/31/twitter-update/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 13:09:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Dicus</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Food]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tortoises]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cactus]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.nopalcactusblog.com/?p=2179</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[   One of the organizations I like and contribute to is 'American Tortoise Rescue'   in Malibu California.  So when I found their Twitter Page, I was stoked.  I went ahead and 'Followed' them. I think Twitter has potential for me to use for marketing... a gentle way to put the message out that cactus is healthy and friendly to the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Another happy customer</title>
		<link>http://www.nopalcactusblog.com/2009/07/25/another-happy-customer/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2009 15:26:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Dicus</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cactus Growth Report]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[From what people tell us... captive raised animals who've never eaten cactus initially approach it cautiously... but after a few bites they decide they like i a  lot. And the next time the handler approaches with a cactus leaf, the animal will instantly recognize it, and respond in such a way that the keeper is often astonished at how much the animal relishes the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>New Photo Gallery</title>
		<link>http://www.nopalcactusblog.com/2009/07/12/new-photo-gallery/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2009 20:59:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Dicus</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Art]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Boats]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cali Canyons]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Central Coast]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Chica and the Kittens]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Environmental]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Harley]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Landscape]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Los Angeles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Organic Agriculture]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Rivenrock Pets]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[SantaBarbara]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Travel]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[New photo gallery... [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Shell and El eating cactus</title>
		<link>http://www.nopalcactusblog.com/2009/07/03/shell-and-el-eating-cactus/</link>
		<comments>http://www.nopalcactusblog.com/2009/07/03/shell-and-el-eating-cactus/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:51:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Dicus</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Food]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tortoises]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[   We grow our cactus for humans, but if you share it with your tortoises, iguanas, bearded-dragons or exotic parrots, that's fine with us.  It's much better for them than sharing your iceburg lettuce which really has no [...]]]></description>
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		<title>World Turtle Day Contest!</title>
		<link>http://www.nopalcactusblog.com/2009/05/18/world-turtle-day-contest/</link>
		<comments>http://www.nopalcactusblog.com/2009/05/18/world-turtle-day-contest/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 21:14:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Dicus</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Tortoises]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[So we encourage you to visit their website and sign up for the contest... and while you're there.... give them a little donation... they are a non-profit and help rescue and place abandoned and neglected tortoises and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Turtle Walk</title>
		<link>http://www.nopalcactusblog.com/2009/05/08/turtle-walk/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 17:19:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Dicus</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Tortoises]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[On May 9, this Saturday, at 8:30am we will be starting a walk around the Campbell Percolation Ponds.  We will be parking at the intersection of Dell Avenue and E. Hacienda, it is street parking and doesn't cost anything.  Meet us between 8:15 and 8:30, we'll start walking at 8:30.  Wear comfortable walking shoes, bring some water and a pair of binoculars.  It will be about a 1.5 mile walk, about 1.5 hours.   [...]]]></description>
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		<title>spineless cactus request</title>
		<link>http://www.nopalcactusblog.com/2009/03/23/spineless-cactus-request/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 22:33:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Dicus</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cactus Storage]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tortoises]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[business]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cactus]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[   Our smallest batch is five pounds.... this is because shipping is the same for smaller batches using the Priority Mail, and we have to put packing material into the box to sell smaller amounts. So it's not worth it to anyone to ship 2 lb batches. Most people see they get some three to four weeks storage for their leaves... just keep the box under a counter or something... folks are amazed how long they last. [...]]]></description>
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