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KentGardener

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Re: A three week Galanthus Blog
« Reply #45 on: February 12, 2011, 06:06:58 PM »
Quote from: Maggi Young on February 12, 2011, 05:54:48 PM
WonderWoman at work!  8) 8)
Jo, I salute you  :-*

I have to agree with you Maggi.  8)     
 
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Re: A three week Galanthus Blog
« Reply #46 on: February 12, 2011, 06:14:10 PM »
those chickens are not just pets......   ;)  ;D
 
In the last few days my 'Chinese banquet prawn omelettes', 'full English breakfast (with 3 fried eggs for me)', and 'coffee/chocolate cakes' were partly due to those beautiful fancy footed birds.
« Last Edit: February 12, 2011, 08:14:50 PM by KentGardener »
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Re: A three week Galanthus Blog
« Reply #47 on: February 12, 2011, 06:29:05 PM »
John I love reading your Blog, even when there are rather many pictures of only white flowers  ;D ;D
But that will be evident with a Galanthus Blog.
But now seriously, I like it and look forward to the coming pages :D 8)
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Re: A three week Galanthus Blog
« Reply #48 on: February 12, 2011, 07:34:29 PM »
Quote from: KentGardener on February 12, 2011, 05:24:27 PM
P.S.

I've received a text message this afternoon from people attending the Gala to say my jacket is no longer A.W.O.L. and is going to be reunited with me on Wednesday.   ;D 

Perfect end to a perfect few days.
John
Good for you. I left my camera at the Garden House and can't raise them to see if its been handed in. What a wally.
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Re: A three week Galanthus Blog
« Reply #49 on: February 12, 2011, 08:15:06 PM »
Wow, what a wonderful account of your trip.  Fantastic photos and I love the fact you included the pets - it helps set the mood of Jo's place.  What an absolutely beautiful garden she has.  I love the pollarded Willows with snowdrops, the woodland walk with the beautiful Cyclamen....and those green tipped snowdrops are gorgeous, especially the last one.  So much to see - thanks for sharing it with us.

I want to go through the photos again but am off to bake a chocolate cake after seeing Jo's on the table :)  I am thoroughly enjoying your blog John - cannot wait for more.  What camera do you use - it takes lovely photos?

So glad to hear your jacket has been found - what a perfect ending.  Steve - hope you get your camera back - I am sure it is safe.
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Re: A three week Galanthus Blog
« Reply #50 on: February 12, 2011, 10:29:43 PM »
All those stunning plants and gardens, superb cooking, best of friends! My word John, what a hard life you've been leading. ;D ;D ;D
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Re: A three week Galanthus Blog
« Reply #51 on: February 12, 2011, 11:21:17 PM »
Your Blog is captivating John  8)...Brings out the personal link really well...
Please keep it going.. :)
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Re: A three week Galanthus Blog
« Reply #52 on: February 13, 2011, 08:39:05 AM »
John,

A lovely set of shots of Jo's garden and it is a delight to see it. Certainly, Jo has created a wonderful garden, a great selection of plants in a fabulous setting and all set off by delicious cakes. Perfect!


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Re: A three week Galanthus Blog
« Reply #53 on: February 13, 2011, 02:38:34 PM »
Quote from: steve owen on February 12, 2011, 07:34:29 PM
Quote from: KentGardener on February 12, 2011, 05:24:27 PM
P.S.

I've received a text message this afternoon from people attending the Gala to say my jacket is no longer A.W.O.L. and is going to be reunited with me on Wednesday.   ;D 

Perfect end to a perfect few days.
John
Good for you. I left my camera at the Garden House and can't raise them to see if its been handed in. What a wally.
Steve

Steve, if you have any more difficulty contacting the Garden House next week please let me know and I will pop over there. If you do contact them and they have any problem with returning your camera to you then I would be happy to collect it and mail it on to you.
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Re: A three week Galanthus Blog
« Reply #54 on: February 13, 2011, 03:37:39 PM »
John

Thanks for the outstanding shots of an outstanding garden produced by Jo and her husband Tom.

You must have thought you had died and gone to heaven  :)
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Re: A three week Galanthus Blog
« Reply #55 on: February 13, 2011, 10:47:05 PM »
Mark here

last supper with Jo and Tom  :(. The coffee cake is now finished. I think I have put on weight. Home tomorrow with 100s of photo to edit. It feels like I have been away forever
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Re: A three week Galanthus Blog
« Reply #56 on: February 14, 2011, 03:45:54 PM »
Fantastic blog John & your camera worked a treat despite the rain.

Looking forward to meeting you again at Snape on Friday.

Can anyone guess who's holding Green Brush?
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Re: A three week Galanthus Blog
« Reply #57 on: February 14, 2011, 03:52:29 PM »
ermmm  :-\  ;D ;D
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Re: A three week Galanthus Blog
« Reply #58 on: February 14, 2011, 04:37:44 PM »
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Can anyone guess who's holding Green Brush?
Well, if the rest of the person looked like this.....
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then it might be Emma.... but that ain't Emma with the GreenBrush!
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Re: A three week Galanthus Blog
« Reply #59 on: February 14, 2011, 04:42:09 PM »
Quote from: Maggi Young on February 14, 2011, 04:37:44 PM
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Can anyone guess who's holding Green Brush?
Well, if the rest of the person looked like this.....
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then it might be Emma.... but that ain't Emma with the GreenBrush!

Maybe she's the one who scoffed John's coat.  ???

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