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Re: Yes, I'm so happy! 2015
« Reply #60 on: August 28, 2015, 12:12:53 AM »
Quite taken by a friend's shed roof this afternoon, covered in British Soldiers.  What a marvellous little garden up there.

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Re: Yes, I'm so happy! 2015
« Reply #61 on: August 28, 2015, 12:32:41 PM »
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Re: Yes, I'm so happy! 2015
« Reply #62 on: August 28, 2015, 06:55:21 PM »
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Re: Yes, I'm so happy! 2015
« Reply #63 on: August 28, 2015, 08:13:26 PM »
New to me too. Lichens are a group not often mentioned. I tried to get spring/autumn watch to feature lichens, mosses fungi etc. without success. They hardly ever mention plants at all. Just the usual birds and badgers.
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Re: Yes, I'm so happy! 2015
« Reply #64 on: September 01, 2015, 04:31:58 PM »
I am REALLY Happy!    On Friday 22nd August, our dear friend and a valued SRGC member and supporter of this Forum,  Luc Gilgemyn from Harelbek in Begium  had a kidney transplant operation - thanks, of course, to the forethought and generosity of an unfortunate person who was good enough to join the t organ donor scheme. Luc is still in hospital - but is making good progress and he hopes to be home soon.  His wife Rita and daughters Elke and Wendy will be ready to spoil him when that happens I'm sure  - it is Luc's birthday today and it is a pleasure to be able to wish him a happy new life after his operation.

Ian and I send  love to Luc and all the family for a wonderful  belated birthday celebration in the comfort of home, very soon!


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Re: Yes, I'm so happy! 2015
« Reply #65 on: September 01, 2015, 04:46:45 PM »
Many thanks, Maggi for keeping everyone up to date with dear Luc's operation and progress.  I'm sure we all wish him a full and complete recovery and we all give thanks for the generosity of the donor and his or her family.

Our thoughts are with you, Luc … hope to see you soon at an alpine show or conference.
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Re: Yes, I'm so happy! 2015
« Reply #66 on: September 01, 2015, 08:31:48 PM »
Good news, Maggi.

I think it was you who said everyone needs some retail therapy from time to time. Well, on our way up to Aberdeenshire on Sunday we stopped in the Borders at Edrom Nursery. What's that phrase involving a kid in a sweetshop?

Anyway, here is a nice trug full of purchases.
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Re: Yes, I'm so happy! 2015
« Reply #67 on: September 01, 2015, 08:51:44 PM »
A nifty haul, Ralph!
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Re: Yes, I'm so happy! 2015
« Reply #68 on: September 02, 2015, 10:08:54 AM »
Good news for Luc, I wish him a speedy recovery.
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Re: Yes, I'm so happy! 2015
« Reply #69 on: September 04, 2015, 08:37:33 AM »
Great news about Luc, hope he's recovering well.....   Ralph, Edrom is a super nursery, we are lucky to have them in our vicinity!
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Re: Yes, I'm so happy! 2015
« Reply #70 on: September 06, 2015, 07:06:20 PM »
Nothing to do with plants!

Carn Bhac, our 32nd and remotest Munro.

 Photo  now  turned right way up!


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Re: Yes, I'm so happy! 2015
« Reply #71 on: September 06, 2015, 07:41:42 PM »
Looks b****y cold there Ralph, I was feeling quite warm until I saw that.
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Re: Yes, I'm so happy! 2015
« Reply #72 on: September 06, 2015, 07:49:21 PM »
Too right, David - the wind up there has  blown them sideways - I'll go rescue them!
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Re: Yes, I'm so happy! 2015
« Reply #73 on: September 06, 2015, 10:08:42 PM »
Quote from: David Nicholson on September 06, 2015, 07:41:42 PM
Looks b****y cold there Ralph, I was feeling quite warm until I saw that.
5C, but with the strong north wind chill, probably below freezing.
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Re: Yes, I'm so happy! 2015
« Reply #74 on: September 21, 2015, 02:06:07 AM »
Wonderful talks this warm summer evening by a very charming and superb plantsman, Jiri Papousek.  Luckily his lovely wife Ludmila came along as well.  Poor souls flew into Halifax today to humid heat having clocked over 3000 road miles, yes by car, in past 7 days, they must be exhausted but showed no signs.  The Crevice Gardens,  Alpine Tufa Tunnels and Daphnes talks were introduced by none other than Maggi Young, much to the shock of  the Papouseks.  I'll have you all know he holds the Scots in the highest regard for their generosity, expertise and the help they've been to all in the Czech rock garden community.

Best wishes too to dear forumist Luc for a speedy recovery.

john - cooled to 16c with a heavy mist at 22:00.
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