YES!!! The "I'm so happy" thread. 2009

[Lesley Cox]

I've not heard Brian Mathew speak but the best I ever DID hear, was Chris Brickell, a single talk given in NZ (Dunedin) some years ago. He spoke for a full two hours on the Caucasus and new introductions from that area and as he came to the end, the whole lecture theatre groaned and pleaded that he go on but his voice was cracking up by then. A brilliant speaker and we were greatly privileged to have him with us. People came from all over NZ and also from Australia for the talk.

[David Nicholson]

As promised here are a couple of pics of Brian. A wonderful lecture on Erythroniums and other small bulbs and his audience would have happily sat there until mid-night.

All good wishes were passed on and returned.

[ranunculus]

... And Val Lee at the front of the rapt audience!

[Maggi Young]

... And Val Lee at the front of the rapt audience!

 Yes, the very lady who is nominated to be the next AGS President - congratulations , Val! 

[Ragged Robin]

I'm so happy, primroses are out on our slope - Spring is here! I hope they will spread themselves; they look so gorgeous against the backdrop of snow topped mountains. 

[Lvandelft]

When we are taking our meals and look out of the window, we see this field.   
The second picture shows the whole field.

Hyacinthus field

[Maggi Young]

My goodness.... and it is not so very long ago that the canal was frozen and all those people were skating on it.... ow look at the thousands of beautiful hyacinths... and in such soft colours....perfect to aid digestion! 

[Luc Gilgemyn]

There are worse places to take your breakfast Luit ! 
A breathtaking view - and what with the fragrance when the wind blows in your direction  

[mark smyth]

For me the scent would be too much

[gote]

Many years ago I tried growing what then was called Lilium giganteum. They always promptly died the first winter.
Then I got some from that originated in China rather than in the Himalayas.
They survived the last four winters but these were unusually mild. This year I had -21.5° with next to no snow.
I assumed they were all dead.
NO! every Cardiocrinum I have, survived -21° and are now slowly starting 
Göte

[Lvandelft]

There are worse places to take your breakfast Luit ! 
A breathtaking view - and what with the fragrance when the wind blows in your direction  

Luc, when the wind is in our way and it's nice warm, we close the windows of our bedroom.
Not sure if we would wake up then...
Yesterday was no problem, all day foggy and maybe 10 C.! 10 kms. inland was all day sunshine 

[Rogan]

Oh! Wouldn't our moles have a 'field' day with all those Hyacinths - it would be vegetable holocaust - lovely sight from your window though - do you also have a field of bulbs, Luit?

[Lvandelft]

Why should I Rogan? All neighbours have one already...

[Anthony Darby]

Oh! Wouldn't our moles have a 'field' day with all those Hyacinths - it would be vegetable holocaust - lovely sight from your window though - do you also have a field of bulbs, Luit?

Are your moles vegetarian then Rogan? Ours (Talpa europea) are purely carnivorous.

[Carol Shaw]

When we are taking our meals and look out of the window, we see this field.   
The second picture shows the whole field.

Wow Luit - that is a view I would happily sit looking at for hours and sniffing away at