SEASONAL GREETINGS 2008-2009

[ranunculus]

                

I may be one of the first to send Christmas and New Year greetings to all the members of this magnificent Forum but, seeing as:- a) the local shops have had tinsel up for two months; b) our first Christmas card arrived three weeks ago, and c) I took our little grandson Ollie to see the great man himself and his elves on Saturday last, then I feel I may be permitted an early posting.  Besides, it used to take a number of weeks for our best wishes to reach the Southern Hemisphere and across the ‘pond’, so convention dictates in the face of this new technology.
Firstly, may I wish improved health to those members who are suffering in silence at the moment.  Christmas thanks to all those anonymous people who have worked so hard behind the scenes. My gratitude to members who have contributed articles, images, advice, controversy and great humour during the year and my heartfelt thanks to generous friends who have sent seeds, plants, information and warm words across the miles.
We should never take this magnificent resource for granted (other forums have prospered and expired in the twinkling of a Christmas star) - you are what makes this place so special, so THANK YOU ALL.

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND OUR VERY BEST WISHES FOR A HAPPY, HEALTHY AND FLORIFEROUS NEW YEAR.

Sue and Cliff

[annew]

Crikey Cliff, you should have left some of those for the rest of us! What more can I say - thanks everyone for contributions great and small. May you all have a great Christmas and a peaceful and happy new year.
Warm Regards,
Anne

[JohnnyD]

Cheers Cliff for putting those thoughts so well.
This is my first year as a forumist I can only say thanks for all the entertainment and fun as well as good solid info which I have had.
Thanks Maggi to you and all the team - for a brilliant site.

A Very Merry Christmas to all and a Prosperous and Healthy New Year.

John & Clare

[David Shaw]

A merry Christmas to all who have made this Forum the wonderful place that it is. From the very technical computer and camera advice and detailed plant information (and travelogues)to the completely off the wall comments and very witty humour in lighter moments I would like to thank all the contributors - keep them coming in 2009, please.
And, of course, a special thank you to Mr Admin and the moderators who never sleep just to keep our habit fed.

[Maggi Young]

Dear SRGC Forumists,

Ian, Maggi and Fred have sent you an electronic greeting card.

Please click on the following link to see your card.  If your e-mail program has not displayed this as a link, then please copy the following into the Address or Location bar of your Internet browser.

http://www.jacquielawson.com/viewcard.asp?code=1653550997285&source=jl999


                                                                        


                                                       

   

[Paul T]

Maggi,

Geez, you've got to hope that that poor reindog doesn't short out... with that set of lights on it the poor thing would fry!!

All the best for the Silly Season from this part of the world as well.  Thanks everyone. 

[Anthony Darby]

Did you know that only female reindeer have antlers at Christmas?

[fermi de Sousa]

Best wishes to all for the Festive Season!
Maggi's flashing reindeer accompanied this message from an e-mail friend:

REMEMBER THIS AT CHRISTMAS TIME
According to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, while both male and female reindeer grow antlers in the summer each year, male reindeer drop their antlers at the beginning of winter, usually late November to mid-December. Female reindeer retain their antlers till after they give birth in the spring.


Therefore, according to EVERY historical rendition depicting Santa's reindeer, EVERY single one of them, from Rudolph to Blitzen, had to be a girl.
We should've known... ONLY women would be able to drag a fat-ass man in a red velvet suit all around the world in one night and not get lost.

So, yes, Anthony, I had heard that fact!
cheers
fermi

[dominique]

Happy Christmas, happy new year and happy hollidays at all foromists and their family,human, animal and plants !!! All the best for the vegetal world that all we like, love and protect with mother's eyes and heart ! Thank to all who make of this forum what it is and become, all the friendly messages, exchanges and ideas all over the world. Thank you Maggi who never sleeps for us. I have in my garden an old moss rose named : Nuit de Young (Young's night). It is very dark red although your nights are white because us Maggi ! ButI am sure and hope that Ian knows how to change white in red for you !!! !!! Best whishes for all from France.
Dominique

[Paddy Tobin]

Best wishes to all forum members and a special thanks to those behind the scenes who keep it running.

It is a great pleasure having contact with such an enthusiastic group of people from all around the world.

Now, roll on Tuesday next when I can close down the school and have two weeks at home.

Paddy

[Katherine J]

 

[Hans J]

Best wishes to all forum members from me too !!!

Hans

[Martin Baxendale]

Thanks, Kata. I think that counts as a Christmas snog!

[Brian Ellis]

Thanks to all the forum members for an interesting, entertaining and educational year!

Attached a tasteful card from 1913 - and no it was not sent to me at the time!

[ian mcenery]

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and happy and (hopefully) prosperous) New Year