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mark smyth

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Re: Galanthus Events 2009
« Reply #420 on: February 15, 2009, 09:15:43 PM »
Yeah Steve but who walked past the SRG Crew without spotting us?

I was amazed at how many good snowdrops that were left on the sales tables
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Re: Galanthus Events 2009
« Reply #421 on: February 15, 2009, 09:20:48 PM »
There was a lovely pot of Narcissus, Feb flowering, 'Miss Muffet' not bought at the Gala.

and in huge writing DID YOU SEE ANGELINA!!!! I want her bad. Those in first got the chanch to buy her. A very tall, flushed green whited tipped snowdrop out of Czech Republic. I know the sellers are watching - yes please and a fair swap for what you want from me!
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Re: Galanthus Events 2009
« Reply #422 on: February 15, 2009, 09:23:41 PM »
Ok spot the forumists, these scenes of midwinter madness were taken by David at the Gala sales, sometimes it's useful to have a partner who isn't into snowdrops ;)

My wife thinks that's my head visible right at the back of the hall in the second picture.

I thought that was someone in a chef's hat.   ;D


 ;D ;D ;D ;D

Okay, okay, it's not that funny!  I'm going along to the barber tomorrow with a copy of KentGardeners picture from the forum to illustrate the new hairstyle I want.
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Re: Galanthus Events 2009
« Reply #423 on: February 15, 2009, 09:33:35 PM »
Mark I grow Narcissus 'Miss Muffet' - she seems to be a good doer in the garden but I must have missed Angelina (Jolie) - didn't know she was interested in snowdrops!

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Re: Galanthus Events 2009
« Reply #424 on: February 15, 2009, 09:33:59 PM »
Alan, a haircut like KentGardener's in this weather is NOT a great idea, honest, you'll freeze... he's used to it!

Here are the folks I think I spot from the Gala pix..... bear in mind I only know Mark  ::)......
Alan ? David Q?  Brian ? Mark  Martin?
and the last one is not a Forumist, but I thibnk it's SRGC member Lionel Barnwell.... which means that the tiny Diane Barnwell is somewhere in that seething mass of shoppers!!
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Re: Galanthus Events 2009
« Reply #425 on: February 15, 2009, 09:36:48 PM »
Brian yet again we have been to the same event and we havent said hello.

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...and me with glasses centre left for future reference Mark!

Whoops beaten by Maggi.
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Re: Galanthus Events 2009
« Reply #426 on: February 15, 2009, 09:39:34 PM »
Which one is Janet Mark?  I'm sorry I missed her.
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Re: Galanthus Events 2009
« Reply #427 on: February 15, 2009, 09:41:37 PM »
Brian yet again we have been to the same event and we havent said hello.

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...and me with glasses centre left for future reference Mark!

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Yes, I spotted you!  You have a nice face  8) 


Mark, can you pick out those other folks you mention..... please?
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Re: Galanthus Events 2009
« Reply #428 on: February 15, 2009, 10:17:23 PM »
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Yes, I spotted you!  You have a nice face

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Re: Galanthus Events 2009
« Reply #429 on: February 15, 2009, 10:25:52 PM »
it took me 20 mins to get one purchase into a plastic bag! 
Sue that was a very big snowdrop (or I suppose a very small bag).
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Re: Galanthus Events 2009
« Reply #430 on: February 15, 2009, 10:36:25 PM »
Brian she's look right at you!! ::) Didnt you see me?

It always amazes me how many people know me, my web site, where I'm going and where I've been. Stalkers maybe? LOL
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Re: Galanthus Events 2009
« Reply #431 on: February 15, 2009, 10:45:42 PM »
Yes Mark, I did say that I saw you across the salesroom, but it was impossible to move around ... and I was looking for snowdrops ;)  Do you mean that was Janet in picture 4 with the black tie round her blonde hair?  It's difficult to know what someone looks like if you have not met them!  Mind you having said that Pattie Peck spotted me, and I her.
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Re: Galanthus Events 2009
« Reply #432 on: February 15, 2009, 10:46:01 PM »
Anthony and other growersin Bonnie Scotland mark your diaries for next years Gala. Not 100% confirmed despite being mentioned yesterday it should be in Essex. No excuse Rob!! No excuse John

how do the forum snowdrop growers fancy a get together before next year's Gala? I'll be there as will most of you again or why dont you fly in for the our snowdrop day?
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Re: Galanthus Events 2009
« Reply #433 on: February 15, 2009, 11:37:54 PM »
Ok spot the forumists, these scenes of midwinter madness were taken by David at the Gala sales, sometimes it's useful to have a partner who isn't into snowdrops ;)

I'm in pic Gala 1, black coat and red scarf, left hand side of pic.
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Re: Galanthus Events 2009
« Reply #434 on: February 16, 2009, 05:15:43 AM »
Okay, okay, it's not that funny!  I'm going along to the barber tomorrow with a copy of KentGardeners picture from the forum to illustrate the new hairstyle I want.
Are you going to the RHS halls tomorrow Alan?  If you cut your hair off I won't be able to spot you.  :-\

Alan, a haircut like KentGardener's in this weather is NOT a great idea, honest, you'll freeze... he's used to it!
I still do Maggi - I got caught out in a hail storm a couple of weeks ago - bloody painful as they hit my bald bonce and made my brain hurt through freezing!   :(


Is anyone else going to the RHS halls tomorrow? (Tuesday 17 Feb) - I should be there from midday so please feel free to say hi.  ;D

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