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Bulbs => Galanthus => Topic started by: Maggi Young on December 19, 2008, 02:09:31 PM
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I thought that the galanthophiles would be interested in this very expenive snowdrop, at least, the father was Galanthus........ cost is £18500......
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You might expect to pay no more than a 'pony', Maggi? :)
(A pony is a slang term in parts of the U.K. for £25)
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You might expect to pay no more than a 'pony', Maggi? :)
(A pony is a slang term in parts of the U.K. for £25)
Wishful thinkiing these days, Cliff, though in the early 1960s my Dad did pay just that, a pony , for a perfectly good horse.... she had four sound legs and was a great friend to me and lived to the ripe old age of 32 ! Pretty good deal that.... especially for the family that had her after us.... for free.... and enjoyed her horsey company for the final ten years or so of her life. ::)
Her name was Juanita.... what a character she was! In those days you could buy a quality horse, for hunting, if that was your taste, or competing in amateur shows, for about £500.... that was Keda..... she was huge, Irish and I wish I had her now.
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Interesting what you find when idling on the interweb.........
Did you know, for instance, that "Windswept Galanthus" was the name of a Manchester Terrier dog, registered in 1977..... the breeder of this dog was obviously a plant lover, because other Manchester Terriers from that same kennel bore these names:
Windswept Gardenia '77
Windswept Gazania '77
Windswept Genista '77
Windswept Gypsophila '77
Windswept Gypsophilia '77
Windswept Helianthus
Windswept Hickory '78
Windswept Hollyhock '78
Windswept Hyacinth '78
Windswept Ionopsis '79
Windswept Lavander '86
Windswept Liatris '86
Windswept Lily '86
Windswept Moss Of Laurel...
A Manchester Terrier, by the way, is a small black and tan coloured terrier, which looks for all the world like a Doberman Pinscher, viewed through the wrong end of a telescope ::)
Interesting how folks bring their diefferent interests together, isn't it?
I also found another such terrier, named "Faringdon Lady".... I was searching for info about Galanthus 'Faringdon Double' when I came upon the doggy stuff..... I really must get ot more .... perhaps next year ::)
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And how about this Snowdrop.... current bids at £181 ........
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Stunning-SNOWDROP-RD-Gutty-Golf-Ball-c-1890_W0QQitemZ280294942537QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Sports_Memorabilia_ET?hash=item280294942537&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1301%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318
A truly stunning example of a scarce, solid gutta percha (gutty) 'SNOWDROP RD.' golf ball c.1890 being the best example I have seen! Listed in golf ball reference books as maker unknown. Named at both poles. No cover damage. A highly sought after ball especially in this condition. Displays exceptionally well and will enhance any collection!
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Well the black and white colour scheme is at least a difference we can all spot!
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Interesting what you find when idling on the interweb.........
Did you know, for instance, that "Windswept Galanthus" was the name of a Manchester Terrier dog, registered in 1977..... the breeder of this dog was obviously a plant lover, because other Manchester Terriers from that same kennel bore these names:
Windswept Gardenia '77
Windswept Gazania '77
Windswept Genista '77
Windswept Gypsophila '77
Windswept Gypsophilia '77
Windswept Helianthus
Windswept Hickory '78
Windswept Hollyhock '78
Windswept Hyacinth '78
Windswept Ionopsis '79
Windswept Lavander '86
Windswept Liatris '86
Windswept Lily '86
Windswept Moss Of Laurel...
A Manchester Terrier, by the way, is a small black and tan coloured terrier, which looks for all the world like a Doberman Pinscher, viewed through the wrong end of a telescope ::)
Interesting how folks bring their diefferent interests together, isn't it?
My youngest brother has a Miniature Pinscher, which is similar, and from which the Doberman was developed. He can walk on his hind legs, and so can the dog!
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My youngest brother has a Miniature Pinscher, which is similar, and from which the Doberman was developed. He can walk on his hind legs, and so can the dog!
Which of the two can scoff the most pies in ten minutes, though ? ....... I bet it's the Min Pin! ;D
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My youngest brother has a Miniature Pinscher, which is similar, and from which the Doberman was developed. He can walk on his hind legs, and so can the dog!
Which of the two can scoff the most pies in ten minutes, though ? ....... I bet it's the Min Pin! ;D
Any Pudsey Pig! :)
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And how about this Snowdrop.... current bids at £181 ........
Wow! :o :o :o makes those white things with petals seem quite cheap ....
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It's up to £280 now. I'd lose it in the rough! :-[
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Goodness me, the black and white Snowdrop golf ball has sold for a Winning bid of £435.00 :o
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Will they move it in the green? :D
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No, Cliff, they'll move it ON the green.
Paddy
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Thanks Paddy ... I hoped someone would respond with that one! ;D
I couldn't have putt it any better myself!
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Well done, Chaps, one of you lines it up and the other chips it in......
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To a tee! Thanks Maggi ...
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I'm sorry peoples, this isn't good enough. There has to be a fairway we can divvie these jokes up. ;) As it is I'm green with envy at your collective wit! ;D
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Hope you don't want us to try another club, Paul? That would be the thin end of the wedge! ;)
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Cliff,
I'm sure we can iron out the problems, whatever the number.
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There has to be a fairway we can divvie these jokes up.
It's rough.
johnw
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John,
Yeah, but that is pretty much par for the course, no lie. Maybe we can pin it down a bit further?
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John,
Yeah, but that is pretty much par for the course, no lie. Maybe we can pin it down a bit further?
You're in the driver's seat now.
johnw
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Yes, but a little birdy tells me that I'll crash if I keep this up. It's a real handicap. ::)
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Do you think we are all beginning to flag ... course we are? Let's all adjourn to the nineteenth hole. My round!
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A stroke of brilliance, Cliff!!
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This thread has been simply too far below par to continue.
Paddy
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This thread has been simply too far below par to continue.
Paddy
It has kept this golf widow amused.
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I would join in but don't think I could sink so low.
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Anthony,
What, you're afraid it might become an albatross around your neck?
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Consult a legal eagle, Anthony ... or tell a little birdie and a trap will be set ... it could get rough.
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Cliff repeating previous words really goes against the grain..... maybe we should draw the curtains on this thread? :o
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Titleists!!!!!!! :D :D :D :D :D
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Titleists!!!!!!! :D :D :D :D :D
Shocking language! I'm gutta ....percha here on my seat with horror :o
I must Callaway to see if this can be a permitted drop
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Our Secretary of State for Schools, Children and Family is not amused by your comment, Maggi ... he has taken refuge in the government bunker.
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He has asked if you are off your trolley? I have provided some links and he intends trying the first three plus fours.
Enough, enough ... let's adjourn for tea ... pass the caddy please.
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Our Secretary of State for Schools, Children and Family
....the gloriously named Ed Balls?
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Who started this Thread with all those strange words slipping into it?
Start with a horse and ends up with balls ;D ;D
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This thread has ceased to be. It has expired. It has gone to the great Cobweb in the sky. It is a Dead Thread.
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This thread has ceased to be. It has expired. It has gone to the great Cobweb in the sky. It is a Dead Thread.
Isn't that the Norwegian Green? ::)
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Ladies and Gents, when writing this kind of threads, please think of us poor mortal continentals that drive on the right hand side of the road... ::) ::) ::) ;D
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My apologies Luc ... Maggi and I started it, so we shall end it!
The Norwegian Green (usually blue, but not in Aberdeen obviously) is a DEAD PARROT, immortalised in the surreal television programme - Monty Python's Flying Circus. Upon reading these four title words any sane British person would naturally expect mayhem, farce, inventive comedy and anarchy.
This thread is now extinct - beyond reincarnation - entombed under the sodden earth of a burial mound. PLEASE!!!
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The Norwegian Green (usually blue, but not in Aberdeen obviously) is a DEAD PARROT,
My apologies....it was all this golfing talk! Lets get back to the snowdrop connections....... likethis bath and shower gel.... made in Italy, I believe...... those snowdrops are everywhere....
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or this cute little ceramic snowdrop box.....
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Please don't apologize folks !
I'm a huge Monty P. fan, but not that familiar with golf expressions... ;D
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Yes please, back to snowdrops. No more mention of dead parrot sketches, or similar threads from similar petshops in Bolton, or elsewhere. I was out today check the snowdrops. The ones in my lawn are definitely pushing up the daisies. ;D
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Here's another I found whilst looking at snowdrops on Ebay: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ship-Photograph-tanker-Japan-Galanthus_W0QQitemZ300216164960QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item300216164960&_trksid=p3286.m63.l1177#ebayphotohosting
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Here's another I found whilst looking at snowdrops on Ebay: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ship-Photograph-tanker-Japan-Galanthus_W0QQitemZ300216164960QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item300216164960&_trksid=p3286.m63.l1177#ebayphotohosting
I'm not going to be responsible for starting another 'silly' season with this one, Anthony ... and that will be no hardship ...
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But if we do, it will only be fleeting. :P
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I'm determined not to perpetuate this one ... so I will be the destroyer!
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Well in that case I have a sinking feeling that this is over. ::)
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I do hope this is the end of the line?
Anyone watch Rab C. Nesbit last night? ;D
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But Anthony are carrier-ing it on.
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Anyone watch Rab C. Nesbit last night?
No, drat it, I forgot.... was he selling snowdrops, now?
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Anyone watch Rab C. Nesbit last night?
No, drat it, I forgot.... was he selling snowdrops, now?
....no, but his string vest was the same pattern as that golf ball. ;D
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Gosh - I missed this round of word play while I was sunning myself in Madeira. I would have joined in, but as you have all made a clear stance that you are quitting I shall avoid the hazard of a backspin to the golf jokes. Instead I shall cut open the caddy, grab the green mug with a chip on the rim and make myself a cup of tee.
Sorry :-[ ::)
John
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Thank God you were in Madeira John ;)
Apoloy accepted 8)
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Thank God you were in Madeira John ;)
Apoloy accepted 8)
Hi Brian
I have been looking up apoloy in my dictionary and doing web searches. Is this, as I expect, a clever golf joke? Or a typing mistake?
Cheers
John
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They are a make of Serbo-Croat clubs, John ... titanium and maple! Many a rich player in Dubrovnik would be proud to display his Apoloy's! :D :D :D
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Perhaps used on Norfolk golf links John ;)