2010 YES!!! The "I'm so happy" thread.

[David Shaw]

That's a fine picture - but I thought that Avatars had blue faces?

[ranunculus]

That's a fine picture - but I thought that Avatars had blue faces?

I thought they were Smurfs?   

[David Shaw]

No Smurfs on Pandora

[Anthony Darby]

Are you Shaw David?

[Paddy Tobin]

Yoo Hoo, Lesley, looking good!

Paddy

[David Shaw]

Are you Shaw David?

Here, Sir!

[Anthony Darby]

 

[Lesley Cox]

Omigod, I was never as glamorous as that! As for the waves, I never in all my life had even the slightest bend in my hair so I'll just HAVE to take advantage of this makeover. I'm a bit disappointed though Mark that you didn't airbrush out a few of the more obvious wrinkles.

Also disappointed that you have let out the secret of this rare crocus species. These were to be my retirement income but I'll have to release them now. They can be bought from me alone, for the very reasonable sum of $NZ3.8million each (including GST), plus postage and packing. I know Thomas, Janis and some others will be lining up so don't leave it too late folks.

[Lesley Cox]

Now I'm in the cart. Tried to upload the new avatar photo but everything has vanished. Help please Maggi.

[Maggi Young]

I'm doing my best, Lesley...not sure what's up!
There you go, bright and curly!

[TheOnionMan]

Omigod, I was never as glamorous as that! As for the waves, I never in all my life had even the slightest bend in my hair so I'll just HAVE to take advantage of this makeover. I'm a bit disappointed though Mark that you didn't airbrush out a few of the more obvious wrinkles.

Also disappointed that you have let out the secret of this rare crocus species. These were to be my retirement income but I'll have to release them now. They can be bought from me alone, for the very reasonable sum of $NZ3.8million each (including GST), plus postage and packing. I know Thomas, Janis and some others will be lining up so don't leave it too late folks.

Hello Leslie, well, you dared me, didn't you!  Glad you liked the wavy "do".  Regarding airbrushing out wrinkles, I would never interfere with the honest and natural character of a SRGC Hero member, I think you are more beloved than any photo-hijinks could muster.  Sorry about letting the out the secret about the arborescent Crocus, at $NZ3.8million each they're a steal, but hopefully with the addition of a few insanely beautiful yet indescribably rare Hepatica and a few snowdrops with slightly off markings, you'll be all set for retirement!

PS.  As custom avatars go, feel no obligation that a MMcD avatar actually has to be used, there is no obligation. Avatars are ephemeral, more so for some SRGC members than others, mine often last a single day or less, they are like Ranunculus seed in terms of viability!

[Martinr]

Lesley, do we need to pay GST if we're exporting from New Zealand? What is the current GST rate? If we don't have to pay the Crocus may just become affordable

[Lesley Cox]

Hello Martin. I don't think you have to pay GST if I'm exporting to you provided I send a proper invoice with proof of who bought the things. English nurseries don't charge VAT on plants exported in this direction and I don't pay Australian GST on bulbs I get from Tasmania. That makes my rare crocus very affordable.

Currently GST is 12.5% but the PM is talking about raising it to 15% in the May budget. This is to fund personal tax cuts for the local rich though no such tax cuts are mentioned for the poor, of whom we have more and more each year.

I'll save a couple of corms for you shall I?

[maggiepie]

Geez Mark, you better watch our else Maccas will be after you for squillions for trademark piracy 

[TheOnionMan]

Geez Mark, you better watch our else Maccas will be after you for squillions for trademark piracy 

Don't worry Helen, markings on Galanthus are not overly stable and frequently fade or transform into other shapes