Special Invite To Forum Members - 2018

Discussion in 'Events' started by shiney, Apr 6, 2018.

  1. JWK

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    Thank you Mr and Mrs Shiney for a wonderful day, it was so lovely to meet you again and many old and new friends. What a lovely bunch of people you all are.

    The Indian was excellent and I can't get over how cheap it was compared to rip off Surrey prices. My journey home only took an hour (compared to the 2.5 hrs going). There was a spectacular lightning display over London driving down the M11, then eventually torrential rain near Heathrow but that didn't last long.

    Top marks to @CanadianLori for coming all that way and it was so nice to meet such a warm and friendly person. Thanks for the Pin I am wearing it now as a sign of being in the club. I do hope you enjoy the rest of your stay in England.

    I discovered Owcho in Shiney's Greenhouse, I always thought he lived in West Bay:
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    Thanks to Shiney, @pete and @Beckie76 for the plants, here is my stash:
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    • NorthantsGeezer

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      Thank you Mr and Mrs Shiney for a lovely day :). You are kind, caring people, and do a fantastic job hosting your event. :dbgrtmb:

      Who would have guessed? :heehee: I have never known anyone eat so much cake etc :ouch1:. On a more serious note, it was good to see you again @Beckie76 , and long overdue! Don't leave it so long next time!

      Nice to see the members I have met before, plus some I haven't. @JWK , @Jack Sparrow , @Snorky85 , @roders, @CanadianLori (such a sweet lady, and so petite!)

      Have a great weekend everyone. :)
       
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      • Gail_68

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        So you noticed this [​IMG]
         
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          Hope you have another great day today @shiney. I've got some planting to do today with all my purchases :rolleyespink:
           
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          • Beckie76

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            @NorthantsGeezer always notices the girls @Gail_68 :whistle:
            :heehee:. Joking aside CanadianLori is a lovely person, great fun & very kind :)
             
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              So glad all went well yesterday and I hope the thunderstorms didn’t damped the enthusiasms it doesn’t look like it ! :thumbsup: Next year ! :biggrin:
               
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              • shiney

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                It's very hot and humid now :phew: so I've watered all the plants in the greenhouse, car port and pergola, plus the hanging baskets.

                Zigs and Lori turned up to say goodbye and we had a long chat. Then someone turned up to see the garden but he didn't realise we don't open till 2 p.m. so I showed him round (couldn't tell him to bug off as he's a vicar :) and he's very nice). Then ARMANDII popped in to say goodbye and for a chat and a cuppa. :blue thumb: I needed a break :snorky:

                I still need to drive down the road to park my car out of the way. Then all the traffic cones need putting out, a load of plants to be moved and just a few other things. :doh:

                Then I'm ready for punters. :dbgrtmb:
                 
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                • Gail_68

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                  I hope you all wore mini dresses for the occasion [​IMG]
                   
                • NorthantsGeezer

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                  They did. You had best remember for next year :snorky:
                   
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                  • Gail_68

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                    [​IMG] [​IMG]….showing my legs [​IMG]
                     
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                    • shiney

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                      I'm just taking a five minute sit down. It has got so hot and sticky that everyone has gone off the teas and on to Pimm's. I had to rush out and get more lemonade. We used 16 x 2 litres so far!
                       
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                      • Gail_68

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                        Yes you and your wife both take a rest as you can only do so much..i bet your worn out :phew:
                         
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                        • JWK

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                          Indeed I did:
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                          • Gail_68

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                            [​IMG] you could have shaved your legs at least [​IMG]
                             
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                              He still has his winter legs on :hate-shocked::yikes:
                               
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