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  1. shiney

    shiney President, Grumpy Old Men's Club Staff Member

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    Hi @Verdun it certainly is - but I think I might be a tad prejudiced! :lunapic 130165696578242 5:
     
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      Verdun Passionate gardener

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      From what I have seen Shiney it certainly would be worth it :)
       
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        Be good to see you there @Verdun - maybe worth an overnight in a nearby hotel or something?
         
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          Thanks FC :)
           
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            Hope to see you there FC. The only thing that will keep me away is a disaster mega migraine. But that isnt going to happen (she hopes)
             
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              We hope to be there but not sure if I'll be able, depends on the outcome of my hospital visit.

              If you've never been, please try to, great day out, meet fellow GCers, supplied with a beverage and sarnies, lots of plants to purchase and your making a contribution to worthy causes.

              Think I sold it Shiney?
               
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              • shiney

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                We've decided that today will be the last day for potting up or potting on. We're struggling to find places to put them. Another twenty trays of this size have been done in the last week
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                With the last of the works in progress to be finished
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                A few herb and flower baskets to be finished (at least one more plant in each)
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                We have decided not to pot up Crocosmia but sell them in plastic bags. It will save time and they're tough as old boots.

                The local nursery very kindly give us labels if they actually produce the plants we grow. :dbgrtmb:

                @Beckie76 some bad news and some good news. Asparagus at the top of the driveway seems to have gone walkabout :sad: but 'son of' is still down by the car port. :yahoo:

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                See you all soon :hapydancsmil:
                 
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                  Looking good @shiney . Not long now. I’m looking forward to it as a pick me up after a funeral a couple of days before. :frown: Unfortunately I won’t be able to stay late enough to go for the curry afterwards.l, but look forward to spending a lovely afternoon in everyones company. :)
                   
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                    groan.… I so wish I could be there! I really enjoyed meeting everyone last year and would visit again in a flash if I was flush :)
                     
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                      Still organising things!

                      We're working hard towards Open Day. Trying to arrange setting up times for all the entertainers' equipment is becoming a logistical nightmare. So I've had to put my foot down :old:

                      The sensible one is coming in the day before to set up, sound test and practice. That's the day when the gazebos, tables, chairs etc. arrive and get set up and the plant stall, and other stalls, get laid out. Moving a couple of thousand plants to the sales tables/area takes time and organisation. :phew:

                      The others want to set up on the morning of the event but no one wants to come too early. The first four sets are now sorted out as they shall be sharing equipment so it just means one, and Sarah is coming in at 9.30 and setting here sound gear up for all of them. She can do that in 30 minutes as she has being singing here for some years. I told the Ukulele band they can either set up the day before (don't want to do that :noidea:) or set up between 10 and 10.30 (when the first performance starts). They say it takes an hour to set up and I said they can't have an hour. They have decided to use their lighter equipment instead and shall set up in the afternoon just before their set. If they run late they will only be cutting into their own set. Solved :dbgrtmb:

                      Today is sowing and planting and, hopefully, starting on the (non-gardening) tidying up. That tidying will take a couple of days. Then it's usual garden maintenance (all offers of help welcome) until next weekend.

                      I have to also do the shopping for serving teas, cakes, cream teas, Pimms etc. to 300 - 400 people. All kitchen help now finally organised.
                       
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                        Yes, indeed a logistical nightmare. Fair play to you, I couldn’t do it. A real credit to you that you’re prepared to put yourself through it. See you next Saturday :thumbsup:
                         
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                          Wish I were there to be a dogsbody for you! I hope it is a wonderful weekend :)
                          Cheers
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                            shiney President, Grumpy Old Men's Club Staff Member

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                            @CanadianLori If you pop along to give a hand you can have free entry, free cake and the sandwiches :thumbsup: :)
                             
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                              We're looking forward to it. Now, if I forget names/faces, please remember that my old grey matter took a bit of a beating last year, so don't be shy at introducing or reintroducing yourself! @Beckie76 - are you bringing your bush this year?
                               
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                                Freddy Miserable git, well known for it

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                                Hiya @shiney :thumbsup:
                                I thought I’d post a photo of a plant I picked up when we were there, it was just a pup then.

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                                Just one thing, can you remind me what it is? :redface:
                                 
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