Special Invite To Forum Members - 2019

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  1. Flumpy

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    :congrats:

    Well done Shiney, looks like you had a successful day, wish I could of come to experience it all, looks like you had glorious weather too! Lovely pictures, what I would like to know is, who is who on the photos?, Shiney are you on them?
     
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    shiney President, Grumpy Old Men's Club Staff Member

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    It just a 'sport' on a golden variegated Euonymous, but it looks good.
     
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      shiney President, Grumpy Old Men's Club Staff Member

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      I've found a photo that Mrs Shiney took
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      I don't think you would have accepted this photo as being current :heehee: (it was taken 60 years ago when I was working in Cape Town :old:)
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      Some photos taken when getting the garden ready
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      The table flower arrangements being prepared
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      One of the therapists that were working flat out all day long
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      • Flumpy

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        Lovely pictures Shiney, so that’s Mr Shiney, and I’m guessing that’s you in the stripy top?
         
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        Yes, it's Fat controller sitting in front of me. The controller is always in the front! :heehee:
         
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          Verdun Passionate gardener

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          You all look so friendly and at home there! Obviously missed out there:sad:
           
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          • shiney

            shiney President, Grumpy Old Men's Club Staff Member

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            That's GC's specially reserved garden corner and there's space on the grass behind for everyone to keep their swaps or purchases. :dbgrtmb:
             
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            • Flumpy

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              Same here Verdun :cry3:
               
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              Now we know what fat controller looks like :)
               
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                Just got back. My apologies for not posting sooner, rubbish WiFi at the campsite. Not much I can add to what’s already been said. As expected, shiney and Hannah were great hosts and it was a real pleasure to wander around their creation, their garden. The music (musicians) coupled with the company made for a most pleasant atmosphere. It was good to meet up with @Fat Controller , @JWK , @Jack Sparrow , @Beckie76 , @roders and @Snorky85 along with their respective partners, such a lovely and friendly bunch. Also finally met Kristen, a prolific poster from days of yore. He brought along some photos of his work in progress at his little ‘patch’ (7 acres:heehee:), mighty impressive. We did of course reflect on ‘our’ good friend @ARMANDII , I really hope he’s ok. Following his advice I have a Clematis, Armandii ‘Enham Star’ against my pergola, so I’ll always be reminded. We bought a few plants, as you do, just have find a home for them now :thud:
                It was good to finally find out what all the laughter was all about the last time we were there. Yes, the asparagus. You’re very naughty Becky :heehee:
                The day was nicely rounded off with a curry. Mine was at the limit of my tolerance, but wonderfully tasty, perfic. Anyone thinking of going next year, don’t dither, mark the date in your calendar, you won’t be disappointed :thumbsup:

                Thanks again to the hosts, for a memorable day, and your fundraising efforts :dbgrtmb:
                 
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                • Fat Controller

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                  A face for radio. Now, it will take time, but your eyes will recover eventually. The nightmares should subside in the next few days. :heehee:
                   
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                    So sorry I couldn't make it, Saturday was my dads birthday, and so was hoping to pop along Sunday....... Unfortunately, my kidney stones had other plans, and were making me feel like I needed to pee constantly :frown:

                    So glad everything went well, and that the weather was good, sad that I didn't get to meet up with you all this year though :frown:
                     
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                    • Beckie76

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                      Good evening folks....I have to say I’m very upset :sad: no one took a photo of my long pert asparagus :heehee:......have no fear here he is looking rather.........pert! :lunapic 130165696578242 5::lunapic 130165696578242 5: I hope you are all impressed by his size!!!! :lunapic 130165696578242 5:

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                      • Beckie76

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                        Thank you so much Hannah & @shiney for once again making us all so welcome in your beautiful garden....my day trip to Shineyland is my most favourite day of the year :). It was so lovely to see everyone again (roll on next year :)), the cake & tea were as delicious as ever, the garden is looking fantastic & the plant stall was fabulous for bargains!
                        Thank you so much @CanadianLori for the lovely pin, I’m still wearing mine today, you were definitely missed....I hope you can come next year @Snorky85 & I are both happy to have you to stay.
                        I have to say I really missed our @ARMANDII :sad:, I hope we soon hear from him.
                        It was lovely to meet your wife @Fat Controller & your hubby @Snorky85.
                        Thanks again Shiney, I hope next year we will have some more members come along xx
                         
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                        • Beckie76

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                          Here my photos of Shineyland...I will treasure them, I hope you enjoy them :)

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