Snowdrop connections?

[Maggi Young]

I thought that the galanthophiles would be interested in this very expenive snowdrop, at least, the father was Galanthus........ cost  is £18500......

[ranunculus]

You might expect to pay no more than a 'pony', Maggi?   

(A pony is a slang term in parts of the U.K. for £25)

[Maggi Young]

You might expect to pay no more than a 'pony', Maggi?   

(A pony is a slang term in parts of the U.K. for £25)

Wishful thinkiing these days, Cliff, though in the early 1960s my Dad did pay just that, a pony , for a perfectly good  horse.... she had four sound legs and was a great friend to me and lived to the ripe old age of 32 ! Pretty good deal that.... especially for the family that had her after us.... for free....  and enjoyed her horsey company for the final  ten years or so of her life.   
Her name was Juanita.... what a character she was!   In those days you could buy a quality horse, for hunting, if that was your taste, or competing in amateur shows, for about £500.... that was Keda..... she was huge, Irish and I wish I had her now.

[Maggi Young]

Interesting what you find when idling on the interweb.........
 Did you know, for instance, that "Windswept Galanthus" was the name of a Manchester Terrier dog, registered in 1977..... the breeder of this dog was obviously a plant lover, because other Manchester Terriers from that same kennel bore these names:
Windswept Gardenia  '77
Windswept Gazania  '77
 Windswept Genista  '77
 Windswept Gypsophila  '77
 Windswept Gypsophilia  '77
 Windswept Helianthus 
 Windswept Hickory  '78
 Windswept Hollyhock  '78
 Windswept Hyacinth  '78
 Windswept Ionopsis  '79
 Windswept Lavander  '86
 Windswept Liatris  '86
 Windswept Lily  '86
 Windswept Moss Of Laurel...

 A Manchester Terrier, by the way, is a small black and tan coloured terrier, which looks for all the world like a Doberman Pinscher, viewed through the wrong end of a telescope 
 Interesting how folks bring their diefferent interests together, isn't it?


 I also found another such terrier, named "Faringdon Lady".... I was searching for info about Galanthus 'Faringdon Double'  when I came upon the doggy stuff..... I really must get ot more .... perhaps next year 

[Maggi Young]

And how about this Snowdrop.... current bids at £181 ........

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Stunning-SNOWDROP-RD-Gutty-Golf-Ball-c-1890_W0QQitemZ280294942537QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Sports_Memorabilia_ET?hash=item280294942537&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1301%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

A truly stunning example of a scarce, solid gutta percha (gutty) 'SNOWDROP RD.' golf ball c.1890 being the best example I have seen! Listed in golf ball reference books as maker unknown. Named at both poles. No cover damage. A highly sought after ball especially in this condition. Displays exceptionally well and will enhance any collection!

[annew]

Well the black and white colour scheme is at least a difference we can all spot!

[Anthony Darby]

Interesting what you find when idling on the interweb.........
 Did you know, for instance, that "Windswept Galanthus" was the name of a Manchester Terrier dog, registered in 1977..... the breeder of this dog was obviously a plant lover, because other Manchester Terriers from that same kennel bore these names:
Windswept Gardenia  '77
Windswept Gazania  '77
 Windswept Genista  '77
 Windswept Gypsophila  '77
 Windswept Gypsophilia  '77
 Windswept Helianthus 
 Windswept Hickory  '78
 Windswept Hollyhock  '78
 Windswept Hyacinth  '78
 Windswept Ionopsis  '79
 Windswept Lavander  '86
 Windswept Liatris  '86
 Windswept Lily  '86
 Windswept Moss Of Laurel...

 A Manchester Terrier, by the way, is a small black and tan coloured terrier, which looks for all the world like a Doberman Pinscher, viewed through the wrong end of a telescope 
 Interesting how folks bring their diefferent interests together, isn't it?

My youngest brother has a Miniature Pinscher, which is similar, and from which the Doberman was developed. He can walk on his hind legs, and so can the dog!

[Maggi Young]

My youngest brother has a Miniature Pinscher, which is similar, and from which the Doberman was developed. He can walk on his hind legs, and so can the dog!

Which of the two can scoff the most pies in ten minutes, though ? ....... I bet it's the Min Pin!

[ranunculus]

My youngest brother has a Miniature Pinscher, which is similar, and from which the Doberman was developed. He can walk on his hind legs, and so can the dog!

Which of the two can scoff the most pies in ten minutes, though ? ....... I bet it's the Min Pin!

Any Pudsey Pig!   

[Diane Clement]

And how about this Snowdrop.... current bids at £181 ........   

Wow!            makes those white things with petals seem quite cheap .... 

[Anthony Darby]

It's up to £280 now. I'd lose it in the rough!

[Maggi Young]

Goodness me, the black and white Snowdrop golf ball has sold for a Winning bid of £435.00 
 

 

[ranunculus]

Will they move it in the green? 

[Paddy Tobin]

No, Cliff, they'll move it ON the green.

Paddy

[ranunculus]

Thanks Paddy ... I hoped someone would respond with that one! 

I couldn't have putt it any better myself!