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LouC
Desoto, TX
(Zone 8a)
November 15, 2007
02:14 PM Post #4196321
| I am the absolute worst photographer there is. I get too caught up in what is going on to even remember to take a picture. They are very vivid in my mind. Will give you just a smidge.
This was our opportunity to meet IslandShari and her DH, JB. We spent the biggest part of our time together at Rjuddharrisons beautiful home and garden. Texasgal77 came by later in the afternoon. It was like Christmas with exchanges of gifts and, of course, plants.
This is Shari straight off the escalator and hugging my DH, Mike. Can you tell she is excited? And am I? with the camera moving.
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LouC
Desoto, TX
(Zone 8a)
November 15, 2007
02:15 PM Post #4196325
| Just looook at those dimples.. 
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LouC
Desoto, TX
(Zone 8a)
November 15, 2007
02:18 PM Post #4196337
| JB, Shari's DH, looks a little dazed. After all his wife and I were embarrassing him by jumping all around and acting like little girls...now that is one thing we will both always be...happy little girls that get to come out and play every now and then. 
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LouC
Desoto, TX
(Zone 8a)
November 15, 2007
02:19 PM Post #4196339
| Randy's home already digging out the loot...
His home is very inviting and he is the consumate host.
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LouC
Desoto, TX
(Zone 8a)
November 15, 2007
02:21 PM Post #4196341
| Smiles all around all day long. Randy served coffee and tea. 
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LouC
Desoto, TX
(Zone 8a)
November 15, 2007
02:23 PM Post #4196347
| Even Shari's eyes smile...
Lots of laughing and all around good time.
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LouC
Desoto, TX
(Zone 8a)
November 15, 2007
02:25 PM Post #4196355
| And here is my sweetheart of almost 48 years...spoils me rotten. 
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LouC
Desoto, TX
(Zone 8a)
November 15, 2007
02:28 PM Post #4196364
| Told you I am a bad photographer. We had brunch at Java-Java. Would highly recommend it. Had new house specialty called Waffalupa. Delicious.
Randy, the gentleman, holding the door for Shari.
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LouC
Desoto, TX
(Zone 8a)
November 15, 2007
02:30 PM Post #4196370
| Jeanne, Texasgal77 was waiting for us at Randy's when we returned from brunch. Caught JB as well. (Next time Mike will be in charge of the camera) 
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LouC
Desoto, TX
(Zone 8a)
November 15, 2007
02:31 PM Post #4196376
| And she laughed at my hand talking...
Forgot to mention, if you look in left hand side you can see Janet's (UniqueDesigns) gecko she made for Randy. It is just at the edge of the pond. As a group we are beginning to leave our clues everywhere.
Ain't it great!
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LouC
Desoto, TX
(Zone 8a)
November 15, 2007
02:38 PM Post #4196392
| No possible way to capture with a camera the glories of Randy's garden. Everything is over the top. He hedged a lot on the question of what he feeds everything. Has to be more than the Houston zone 9. His neighbors plants were very ordinary size. Not Randy's. Kind of like "Jack and the Beanstalk".
I have major envy. What I grow in a small pot and pet to keep alive grows above his roof. Have you ever, ever seen a 6-7 inch trunk on a castor bean? Some 15' or better tall? In the past would have called it the magic touch. Know better now that it represents a lot of elbow grease to produce a green thumb.
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LouC
Desoto, TX
(Zone 8a)
November 15, 2007
02:41 PM Post #4196401
| Here is the crew. L-R
Jeanne, Randy, Shari, Mike, Christi, JB
We could have stayed on if there were not flights to catch and others to meet.
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LouC
Desoto, TX
(Zone 8a)
November 15, 2007
02:52 PM Post #4196432
| At the airport...so long for now. I'm standing on the curb to I look as tall as Shari...don't you think we could be sisters? Both have deep dimples.
Better than that, in the last few months we have discovered we have a soulmate somewhere on this planet that appreciates every day and every blessing. While it may have seemed a long distance to Houston...consider Shari and JB were just in from Brownsville, Texas, from Kwajlein, Marshall Islands. Jetlag big time.
They were off to Colorado to visit daughter and more friends. I feel so fortunate that we were able to share a few hours in their short time in the states. Now, when I go to Kwaj guess that will have to be it for the entire visit. atoll 1/2 mile wide, 3 1/2 miles long. They are special people.
So are Randy and Jeanne. Randy has lived on other continents and Jeanne was raised by her Marine family in Hawai`i. All so interesting for once it was easy to listen and learn.
Almost forgot. Will have to unplug the camera and take pictures of the hand made beauties that Shari brought to us.
Even brought a large, fantastic book called "IZ, voice of the people". I about died.
Will be ready for the islands in February. Oh My Gosh! I am sooo blessed.
be right back..got to take the pictures.
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LouC
Desoto, TX
(Zone 8a)
November 15, 2007
04:13 PM Post #4196686
| Camera cannot capture the intricate weaving on these pieces. Quite sure that the artisans do not get enough for their wares. Perfection.
Forgot to photograph the basket. Oh well, next time.
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LouC
Desoto, TX
(Zone 8a)
November 15, 2007
04:15 PM Post #4196691
| nuff said... 
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LouC
Desoto, TX
(Zone 8a)
November 15, 2007
04:17 PM Post #4196697
| Our friends of many years as always recognized the latent islanders within..
"Welcome to Paradise"
bobble head and all
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LouC
Desoto, TX
(Zone 8a)
November 15, 2007
04:19 PM Post #4196704
| LouC has her grass skirt and is already practicing for the trip to Hawai`i.
Mike is always ready to go anywhere she wants...even to the ends of the earth.
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LouC
Desoto, TX
(Zone 8a)
November 15, 2007
04:22 PM Post #4196717
| As you can see, LouC has her handbag and has already been filling the shopping bags in anticipation of being fashionable at all times. Mike is keeping the home fires going and getting the meals ready. 
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LouC
Desoto, TX
(Zone 8a)
November 15, 2007
04:23 PM Post #4196727
| Already time for Santa to get the list ready.. 
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LouC
Desoto, TX
(Zone 8a)
November 15, 2007
04:25 PM Post #4196734
| When the whole gang is together they set up quite a chatter. No naps when they are together. 
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LouC
Desoto, TX
(Zone 8a)
November 15, 2007
04:26 PM Post #4196740
| ...' That's all Folks'... |
frostweed
Josephine, Arlington, TX
(Zone 8a)
November 15, 2007
05:10 PM Post #4196894
| Christi, how fortunate that you got to meet Shari and her husband, I wish I could have been there, it looks like you guys had a wonderful time.
Josephine. |
bigbubbles
Austin, TX
(Zone 8b)
November 15, 2007
06:06 PM Post #4197121
| LouC ..Loved your pics and you "talk good story" as they say in the islands! Got to say I'm jealous ya'll got to go to Randy's. That's an amazing guy with a drop dead gorgeous garden. I'm not sure, but I believe I heard he concocts his 'special' soil mixture with leftover wine under a full moon... |
LouC
Desoto, TX
(Zone 8a)
November 15, 2007
06:16 PM Post #4197157
| hahahaha...from the looks of the plants that sounds perfectly reasonable.
The only thing I have ever seen that compares is the atrium at OpryLand Hotel in Nashville, TN. |
svplantingfool
South Venice, FL
(Zone 9b)
November 15, 2007
06:25 PM Post #4197216
| What a wonderful show and tell, thanks for sharing your afternoon! I am envying Randy's garden too!
Cathy |
MitchF
Lindsay, OK
(Zone 7a)
November 15, 2007
06:27 PM Post #4197221
| WOW - I wish I could have made it there...
I so wish...
What a great time you must have had. |
Texasgal77
Baytown, TX
(Zone 9a)
November 15, 2007
06:50 PM Post #4197302
| We did have a great time!!!!!!!!! The time just flew by! It was so wonderful to get to see everyone!!!!!
Jeanne |
rjuddharrison
Houston, TX
(Zone 9a)
November 15, 2007
07:24 PM Post #4197387
| Ahhh. Thanks Chrisi,
I got to re-live a bit of yesterday with the pictures..
One of my favorite moments was the talking with hands..and you BUSTED her sooooo good..and got it on film! Way to go! I'm still having a good laugh over that.
You know..the only thing I do with the plants..is not pick up leaves until spring, in fact for the front garden since there are no trees..Is pick up the nicely bagged leaves that lovely neighbors seem to leave in front of their house for me! (okay...they leave it for the trash pick up) - but I'll throw those leaves on the front garden. I started with the Alocasia section this week, so you really couldn't see them from the front. I will be finishing this month. It does save on the mulching bill too..
I do fertilize most of my tropicals with Hibiscus fertilzer / analysis 18-8-28 soluable fertilzer that I get at Houston Fertilizer http://www.yardgeek.com
(only available at Houston Fertizler as it is their own product)
LOL, I have no secrets and in fact have all of my conjecture, theories and experiments are chronicled in my blogs. http://davesgarden.com/community/blogs/m/rjuddharrison/
Probably the two that would be interesting to you is
Fertilzers, Soils, Plant Nutrients and..
http://davesgarden.com/community/blogs/t/rjuddharrison/1624/
OFF THE SHELF GARDEN TIPS H202/ASPIRIN AND..
http://davesgarden.com/community/blogs/t/rjuddharrison/1923/
I forgot, but this might be something that the plants really love.. I put out alfalfa pellets 3 times a year, they are infused with cotton seed, Sea Weed, Mollases and fish emulsion. I also get that at yardgeek, or Houston Fertilzer.
I haven't started the "elbow grease" section yet...:)
It was great meeting you. You always have a sparkle in your eye, and a mischievious fun about you!
Rj
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LouC
Desoto, TX
(Zone 8a)
November 15, 2007
09:39 PM Post #4197972
| Obviously, there are a lot lurkers by the count. Come on, make your precense known. |
KaperC
No. San Diego Co., CA
(Zone 10b)
November 15, 2007
10:18 PM Post #4198133
| Just got here. So great to see you all at last and having so much fun.
Kathleen |
Tropicman
Wichita, KS
(Zone 6a)
November 16, 2007
12:33 AM Post #4198641
| Youall look like you had the time of your life!!!!
Dimples and a red head,oh my I think I'm blushing!!!LOL
Thanks LouC,for taking time to bring some people to life,I feel like I know all of you now,after getting to see what words just don't seem to bring to life sometimes!!! |
Braveheartsmom
Kihei, HI
(Zone 11)
November 16, 2007
12:50 AM Post #4198690
| Thanks for posting the photos, Christi, lovely to see everyone! In my heart and mind I was with you all at that RU! |
Zanymuse
Scotia, CA
(Zone 9b)
November 16, 2007
04:00 AM Post #4198848
| Oh LouC ! I think you may possibly have made a very bad error in judgement posting those magnificent pink sculptures here in the tropic forum since they are obviously fine art at it's very best and would be better displayed in the Artists forums or displayed in a fine art museum! LOL Who knew flamingos could be so fun!
Now I need to peruse Randy's Blogs and see what not so secret tricks he has hidden in there. |
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
November 16, 2007
09:11 AM Post #4199181
| Looks like everyone had a wonderful time. So glad you all could get together. It's so nice to put faces with the "voices" I hear in these threads. Thanks for sharing the photos.
Janet |
LouC
Desoto, TX
(Zone 8a)
November 16, 2007
09:20 AM Post #4199198
| My friend of over 40 years brings the flamingos. Said they just remind her soooo much of Mike and I. She has been my Ethel side kick all these years. It is wild that the four of us in this couple group actually are so much like Ricky, Lucy, Fred and Ethel. We always have a great time.
Gosh, be sure you check out the thread on Dave's about the possibility of a convention. Your enthusiasum and yearning to meet each other inspired me and last night I started a new threhttp://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/790716/ad. Need your feelings about it.
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LouC
Desoto, TX
(Zone 8a)
November 16, 2007
09:21 AM Post #4199203
| Janet, did you see your gecko? somewhere above I gave you credit. Such a cute little guy. |
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
November 16, 2007
09:52 AM Post #4199292
| I just went back and looked. He looks cute there. But I'm going to tell you, just like I told Randy. As much as I'd love to take credit for that cute little rascal, I didn't make the lizard. The credit goes to Connie. I had no part in creating him. She's the topiary queen of Southeast Texas. :-)
edited to add: He DID ride in my truck to Randy's house. 8^}
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LouC
Desoto, TX
(Zone 8a)
November 16, 2007
10:12 AM Post #4199360
| sorry, Randy had it mixed up. The two of you are so clever and talented I have a hard time remembering who did what or if you did it together. fits the whole atmosphere just right, don't you think? |
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
November 16, 2007
10:32 AM Post #4199434
| HAHAHAHA Don't feel bad. We get confusion from many folks here in town. All of the ladies at the thrift store think we're twins. :-)
I'd love to have been there for this awesome get-together. I can only imagine the non stop laughing and smiling. |
LouC
Desoto, TX
(Zone 8a)
November 16, 2007
10:42 AM Post #4199479
| This was not a true RU and don't want anyone to think they were left out. Months ago IslandShari and I connected. Discussed how we could get together while they were in the states. Houston was the only choice. With the shared interest with Randy it just sort of happened that we included him, actually expecting to meet at a restaurant someplace. Only in the last few days did the visit become his home and Jeanne came as she had been to his place just a couple of weeks ago. It was actually kind of spontaneous. Because of the warm feelings I always have with DGer's the idea of a convention was born. Now don't you know a large group would really make the place rock...laughing all the time. Seems that after being in the garden we are all so mellow and don't tend to stress as much. Mike is already saying he wished we had had more time to really visit. |
pepper23
KC Metro area, MO
(Zone 5b)
November 16, 2007
10:36 PM Post #4201883
| Great pics!! And great stories to go with them too! |
AlohaHoya
Keaau, HI
(Zone 11)
November 16, 2007
10:47 PM Post #4201937
| You all had so much fun...I am jealous!!!! Never have I see such blue eyes as Randy has!!!! I am surprised Sheri didn't pack him up too!!!! You are all so beautiful and happy!!!
Carol |
rjuddharrison
Houston, TX
(Zone 9a)
November 16, 2007
10:48 PM Post #4201944
| I gave them all hugs for you. I told Shari to give you a hug from me! |
AlohaHoya
Keaau, HI
(Zone 11)
November 16, 2007
10:51 PM Post #4201961
| Now...THAT will be a keeper!!!! LOL |
Texasgal77
Baytown, TX
(Zone 9a)
November 17, 2007
12:18 AM Post #4202280
| Christi, did you get my Dmail? How are your little segos doing? Did they make the trip home OK?
My root beer plant rode quietly home; He didn't cry for his Momma ...not once! It is looking good!!! Haven't decided where I will put him since he can get so big! Will still have to decide!!!! Thank you so much for it and bringing Shari to meet us!!!!!!!!
It was fun! Just like "old times"!!!!!!!!!!! LOL |
jadajoy
Newport News, VA
(Zone 7b)
November 23, 2007
12:06 PM Post #4222184
| I'm a little late finding this but oh I feel so much closer to you guys now! It's amazing how much you all look like one big ,really related, happy family. I wish I could have been a fly on the wall!
These are memories I'm sure you will treasure...
Joyce |
LouC
Desoto, TX
(Zone 8a)
November 23, 2007
12:16 PM Post #4222206
| This was pretty much the inspiration for the Convention idea. Can't you just imagine the whole DG family being somewhere together? |
jadajoy
Newport News, VA
(Zone 7b)
November 23, 2007
04:26 PM Post #4222839
| Yes! |
Islandshari
Kwajalein
Marshall Islands
(Zone 11)
December 18, 2007
11:20 PM Post #4309084
| Okay, finally got some of my pix in order, so I will add these to the ones already posted.
Here's Christi and Randy at Randy's place...we had just arrived and were looking at all his lovely things...stopping occasionally to give each other a hug cuz we just couldn't believe we were actually there!
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Islandshari
Kwajalein
Marshall Islands
(Zone 11)
December 18, 2007
11:32 PM Post #4309112
| Here's Christi's dearly beloved, Mike. He looks just like Wilford Brimley to me, but we've decided (that is jb and i) that we like Mike better. He's a keeper! 
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Islandshari
Kwajalein
Marshall Islands
(Zone 11)
December 18, 2007
11:37 PM Post #4309135
| DG's very own RJuddHarrison! We who love him call him Randy. 
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Islandshari
Kwajalein
Marshall Islands
(Zone 11)
December 18, 2007
11:43 PM Post #4309158
| Here we have the oh-so-yummy Java Java. Randy and my darlin Jb are posin for the camera...they had a lot of fun trying to show us their waaay cool cell-phones, not realizing that to us it was all pure magic! 
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Islandshari
Kwajalein
Marshall Islands
(Zone 11)
December 18, 2007
11:47 PM Post #4309165
| Now wait! We were trying out a little metaphotography here...I was supposed to get a pic of what Chrisi was aiming at...hmmm, needs work! 
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Islandshari
Kwajalein
Marshall Islands
(Zone 11)
December 18, 2007
11:49 PM Post #4309168
| This mural outside the Java Java is a pretty good example of what the whole place was like...very kewell, and lot's of fun. Not to mention the food was excellent and the company couldn't have been any better! 
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Islandshari
Kwajalein
Marshall Islands
(Zone 11)
December 18, 2007
11:54 PM Post #4309176
| Randy's place has been described so many times, I can't do it justice. The best compliment I can pay is that is was comfortable and inviting...we had a blast, and the conversation ran the gambit, which is only to be expected from all of us OT masters! 
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Islandshari
Kwajalein
Marshall Islands
(Zone 11)
December 18, 2007
11:57 PM Post #4309182
| Can you believe this gorgeous fern??? I know that theory's abound as to his secret...I just think they really love growing for him. 
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Islandshari
Kwajalein
Marshall Islands
(Zone 11)
December 19, 2007
12:04 AM Post #4309199
| Just look at this little beauty! 
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Islandshari
Kwajalein
Marshall Islands
(Zone 11)
December 19, 2007
12:04 AM Post #4309202
| Not that his garden needs any embellishments, but this piece is a real stand-out. We even got to meet the artist! 
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Islandshari
Kwajalein
Marshall Islands
(Zone 11)
December 19, 2007
12:11 AM Post #4309213
| So that's it...any other's I have, have been already posted. These few pics just don't do the day justice. JB and I had a great time, and feel very, very privileged to have met such wonderful folks. They say you can't pick your relatives, so be judicious when picking your friends. We have adopted you all so now you are stuck with us! Ha Ha!! |
Braveheartsmom
Kihei, HI
(Zone 11)
December 19, 2007
01:15 AM Post #4309411
| Aloha!
Lovely to see all the pics, what a nice looking bunch you are! |
LouC
Desoto, TX
(Zone 8a)
December 19, 2007
10:34 AM Post #4310092
| Oh dear, I had such a great time. As I said it was waaaayy toooo short.
Now, Shari, where did you find that old woman you took the pictures of posing as me? |
Texasgal77
Baytown, TX
(Zone 9a)
December 19, 2007
01:13 PM Post #4310520
| hahahahaha! LOL Christi! It was a great time, sure wish you lived closer Shari! |
Islandshari
Kwajalein
Marshall Islands
(Zone 11)
December 19, 2007
06:13 PM Post #4311282
| Well, I could say the same! I think you would all love my little island! Can't you just see us all sitting on the lanai, sipping something with an umbrella in it, and discussing the why's and wherefore's of the tides?
Christi - I don't see any old woman, but I sure want to shoot you for posting that pic of me all agape! Ahhh yes, ain't pictures fun??? (NOT!!!) |
rjuddharrison
Houston, TX
(Zone 9a)
December 19, 2007
09:13 PM Post #4311779
| aaah...Meeemmmorrrrieeess...like the colors of...
those were good pics! and such lovely editorials...! your so nice...
Definately on the top of the list for a visit. I have several weeks of vacation, so I schedule them about every other month. I'm making a reservation for small umbrellas, beach and discussions...
Christi might be in my pocket too..one never knows...hmm Christi...I do work for you know who!
smiles everyone...smiiiiillles...
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pepper23
KC Metro area, MO
(Zone 5b)
December 19, 2007
09:16 PM Post #4311794
| Here ya go randy. :~) :~) :~) :~) :~) :~)
:~) :~) :~) :~) :~) :~) :~)
:~) :~) :~) :~) |
Islandshari
Kwajalein
Marshall Islands
(Zone 11)
December 19, 2007
09:27 PM Post #4311825
| That's right! And I have adopted you all, so that makes it "family", right???
DG RU on Kwaj!!!! Woooo Hoooo!!!!! |
rjuddharrison
Houston, TX
(Zone 9a)
December 19, 2007
09:29 PM Post #4311832
| hehehe...Drukwaj |
Islandshari
Kwajalein
Marshall Islands
(Zone 11)
December 19, 2007
09:32 PM Post #4311844
| hic ☺ |
pepper23
KC Metro area, MO
(Zone 5b)
December 19, 2007
09:33 PM Post #4311847
| lol |
rjuddharrison
Houston, TX
(Zone 9a)
December 19, 2007
09:38 PM Post #4311863
| up! whares my brumella? |
Islandshari
Kwajalein
Marshall Islands
(Zone 11)
December 19, 2007
09:44 PM Post #4311894
| 'sin yer ear, silly! Whaddaya sumthin or drunk??? |
rjuddharrison
Houston, TX
(Zone 9a)
December 19, 2007
10:19 PM Post #4312024
| nhaaa..mnot dunk! |
LouC
Desoto, TX
(Zone 8a)
December 19, 2007
10:29 PM Post #4312063
| goshhh, neaarrlly misssed the paarrttyy...ahhhh
Good wiinee |
rjuddharrison
Houston, TX
(Zone 9a)
December 19, 2007
10:38 PM Post #4312103
| You have a passport Christi? if not ...work on one...world travelers need it |
LouC
Desoto, TX
(Zone 8a)
December 19, 2007
10:41 PM Post #4312115
| New to me. So far the 5 states surrounding Texas have been my entire world.
Of course, that is all about to change. I still have another 1/3 if my life and I intend to enjoy every single minute.
Note to self:
Must call tomorrow to begin getting a passport. |
rjuddharrison
Houston, TX
(Zone 9a)
December 19, 2007
10:43 PM Post #4312130
| LOL, for the pocket ride to Kwaj,
boy ..Sherry sure got a good picture of your DH...He is so cool! |
LouC
Desoto, TX
(Zone 8a)
December 19, 2007
10:45 PM Post #4312140
| NOTE TO SELF: GET A PASSPORT!!! |
MitchF
Lindsay, OK
(Zone 7a)
December 19, 2007
10:49 PM Post #4312161
| Christi - You have to get a passport - there are soooo many places to see out there! |
LouC
Desoto, TX
(Zone 8a)
December 19, 2007
10:52 PM Post #4312174
| I just have to get Mike to sell the motorhome. We have rv'ed for 41 years. It is time someone else washed the linens and did the washing after a trip. Anyone interested in a good motorhome for a very reasonable price?
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LouC
Desoto, TX
(Zone 8a)
December 19, 2007
11:01 PM Post #4312208
| night,night. |
Texasgal77
Baytown, TX
(Zone 9a)
December 19, 2007
11:04 PM Post #4312220
| My daughter had thought of buying one once...I think she's changed her mind to an inground pool! I'll ask her!
We used to camp with a tent when they were little, or go up to Lake Livingston and get a cabin. It was realy fun!!!!! |
Texasgal77
Baytown, TX
(Zone 9a)
December 19, 2007
11:05 PM Post #4312226
| Night Christi! Sweet dreams! |
rjuddharrison
Houston, TX
(Zone 9a)
December 20, 2007
12:10 AM Post #4312428
| Hmmm...I'm getting to be motorhome age! I've traveled all over the earth, now theres nothing more appealing that puttering in a motorhome at my own speed for months at a time! |
rjuddharrison
Houston, TX
(Zone 9a)
December 20, 2007
12:37 AM Post #4312491
| Christi, that picture of you and I is adorable..I think I might have to copy and frame that.
May I pretty please Shari, print and copy your copyrighted photo so that I may frame it and others in places of honor in the home!? I want to put them in my fandangled digital photo frame that changes photos every 30 seconds.. |
Islandshari
Kwajalein
Marshall Islands
(Zone 11)
December 20, 2007
12:39 AM Post #4312495
| Ha ha...I have visions of Randy RV'ing across the Pacific! "Stroke, Stroke, Stroke"...yah - you'd HAVE a stroke!!! |
Islandshari
Kwajalein
Marshall Islands
(Zone 11)
December 20, 2007
12:41 AM Post #4312501
| Of course!!! Take any of these you would like! Or if you want a larger one, I can e-mail it to you, I think. |
rjuddharrison
Houston, TX
(Zone 9a)
December 20, 2007
12:44 AM Post #4312504
| oh thanks...
that was such a good day..it's making me smile all over again...
it was like Santa visited with presents and fun, laughs and good feelings...
Come back!!! |
Texasgal77
Baytown, TX
(Zone 9a)
December 20, 2007
12:12 PM Post #4313423
| What????? They still don't have that BRIDGE built yet, I'll say, takes forever to get anything done these days!!!!! LOL!
When we came back from Hawaii we picked up our car in Calif. Along the way...Arizona, I think, we were fueling up. A very elderly man looked at the Hawaiian license plates. He nodded his head, hand on chin, and said, "Didja drive the whole way?" My Dad just nodded, and said, "Yep!" LOL!!!!
When Dad got back in the car and told the story we all just howled! Ya didn't know there was a bridge?????? LOL!!!!! |
Braveheartsmom
Kihei, HI
(Zone 11)
December 20, 2007
01:18 PM Post #4313583
| LOL Jeanne! |
Islandshari
Kwajalein
Marshall Islands
(Zone 11)
December 20, 2007
06:14 PM Post #4314349
| LOL Jeanne.
When the bridge between South Padre Island and the mainland broke a few years ago, my parents had just crossed it a few moments before, coming home from a party. You would NEVER get me on a bridge big enough to get from here to there! I get queasy just crossing the causeway between island up this chain! Thanks anyhoo...I'll fly!
♫And I'll get to Scotland afooooore ya...♫ |
Texasgal77
Baytown, TX
(Zone 9a)
December 21, 2007
02:46 AM Post #4315812
| I know, huh? There's a looooong bridge in La, that I have a fond dislike for going to Miss. to see my sister. And another...only a tunnel in Va. I believe on the way from NC to Norfolk. It took forever!
Shari, I am so glad that your parents crossed that bridge just in time. We have a bridge here between Baytown and LaPorte. It is so WINDY up there sometimes. I know that they allow for some sway, but I do pray when we go over it, that I can just get to the other side safely! That is one of the many things I am thankful for...just getting over that bridge!!!!! I don't think I would try "Driving the whole way" from Calif ro Hawaii, either! LOL! |
Islandshari
Kwajalein
Marshall Islands
(Zone 11)
December 21, 2007
04:54 PM Post #4317353
| It would definately entail packing a picnic lunch (dinner...breakfast...), wouldn't it!? |
Texasgal77
Baytown, TX
(Zone 9a)
December 22, 2007
12:20 AM Post #4318635
| I don't think the airlines or cruise ships have anything to worry about! LOL! |
mistygardener
Saint James, MO
(Zone 6b)
December 23, 2007
07:19 PM Post #4322851
| No lurking for me! :) What an amazing time you all seem to have shared! I hope to be able to do this one day as well! Thanks for leading me here to see this, LouC! It shows the wonderful hearts of all of you here on DG! It just amazes and thrills me to know I am a part of the DG family!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to ALL!
Tammy |
Islandshari
Kwajalein
Marshall Islands
(Zone 11)
December 23, 2007
11:53 PM Post #4323534
| Tammy - we are ALL amazed at the friendships we have made. I am always so very, very glad that I looked up a plant one day - well over a year ago now. I wouldn't trade my DG friendships for all the things that money can buy! Thank you for joining our little family over here in TG!
To you and yours,
Happiest of Holidays!!!! (((Hugs)))
Its Christmas Eve here, so I will probably see you all sometime tomorrow! Warmest wishes to everyone! |
mistygardener
Saint James, MO
(Zone 6b)
December 24, 2007
12:01 AM Post #4323560
| Thank you, Islandshari! I have been here just over 3 months and couldn't even begin to count how many wonderful people I have met! So glad I was invited in here to meet all of you lovely DGer's! Deep down to the roots I am a "Tropicaholic", so TG has to be the place for me! :) As my other thread says, I am a misplaced Southerner!
Great Big Hugs to each and every one of you!
Happy Holidays!
Tammy |
Texasgal77
Baytown, TX
(Zone 9a)
December 24, 2007
12:55 AM Post #4323718
| Merry Christmas to Everyone! So glad to see you Misty and Robin! |
mistygardener
Saint James, MO
(Zone 6b)
December 24, 2007
12:56 AM Post #4323722
| Thanks Texasgal, glad to be here! Merry Christmas to you and yours! |
rjuddharrison
Houston, TX
(Zone 9a)
December 24, 2007
07:16 PM Post #4325089
| I like that term "tropicholic" I fall in that group somewhere.
It's been chilly the last couple of nights, but Brian and I were just saying how full the garden still looks for this time of year. I even noticed a ginger blooming.
Happy Holidays! |
mistygardener
Saint James, MO
(Zone 6b)
December 24, 2007
07:27 PM Post #4325107
| Thanks, RJ! Now don't be rubbin that garden bloomin in on us that can't have it! LOL
Happy Holidays to you and yours! |
rjuddharrison
Houston, TX
(Zone 9a)
December 24, 2007
08:50 PM Post #4325215
| LOL, hey..I had my skull cap on yesterday, then a sweatshirt with a hood over that! |
mistygardener
Saint James, MO
(Zone 6b)
December 24, 2007
08:57 PM Post #4325224
| Whatcha suppose to have on Christmas day? We are suppose to have upper 50's! :) |
rjuddharrison
Houston, TX
(Zone 9a)
December 24, 2007
09:01 PM Post #4325233
| Looks like 67 tomorrow...60's and 40's for the next 10 days or so.. |
pepper23
KC Metro area, MO
(Zone 5b)
December 24, 2007
09:15 PM Post #4325247
| Mid 30s here. With some snow still on the ground. |
rjuddharrison
Houston, TX
(Zone 9a)
December 24, 2007
09:25 PM Post #4325262
| Come on spring |
pepper23
KC Metro area, MO
(Zone 5b)
December 24, 2007
09:31 PM Post #4325266
| I'm enjoying winter now. Have gotten used to the cold and I like being able to see the houses that you normally can't see. But when the air is so cold I can't breathe then I change my mind and wish I was down south. lol |
mistygardener
Saint James, MO
(Zone 6b)
December 24, 2007
09:34 PM Post #4325274
| Come on pepper, lets head to Texas! LOL |
pepper23
KC Metro area, MO
(Zone 5b)
December 24, 2007
09:40 PM Post #4325279
| LOL. Would love too!! Have family down there I need to go suprise anyways. hehehe |
rjuddharrison
Houston, TX
(Zone 9a)
December 24, 2007
10:06 PM Post #4325312
| I'll get the garden suite guest room ready |
mistygardener
Saint James, MO
(Zone 6b)
December 24, 2007
10:58 PM Post #4325388
| Headin out after New Years, be ready pepper! |
Islandshari
Kwajalein
Marshall Islands
(Zone 11)
December 25, 2007
06:29 PM Post #4326640
| Well, I live in the tropics, but all is not sugar and spice here either! Windy season has started and half of my garden is in shock (again!). My night blooming jasmine now has three leaves left on a 4 ft shrub, all my peppers are kaput except the cayannes which seem to be immune to everything! My bougainvilla's are all just sticks at the moment because we have only had a few hours of sun a day for the past week or so...but!...
my hibiscus are blooming happily, the orchids truly love the wind, and... ready Randy?
My Bleeding Heart Clero's are blooming!!!! Yea!!!!!
Good and bad in the gardens everywhere...that's what keeps us all hooked. Determination to turn the bad into the good! So glad that I am not alone in my addiction... |
rjuddharrison
Houston, TX
(Zone 9a)
December 25, 2007
08:53 PM Post #4326874
| LOL
That's true...if it's not one thing it's another!
Nature is secretly enlisting us to help against all the things it has to battle |
Islandshari
Kwajalein
Marshall Islands
(Zone 11)
December 25, 2007
08:56 PM Post #4326883
| I don't think its much of a secret... |
rjuddharrison
Houston, TX
(Zone 9a)
December 25, 2007
09:23 PM Post #4326923
| To those in touch |
Islandshari
Kwajalein
Marshall Islands
(Zone 11)
December 25, 2007
09:27 PM Post #4326931
| ☺...yes, there is that. ☺ |
PudgyMudpies
Stockton, CA
(Zone 9a)
December 29, 2007
08:07 PM Post #4339002
| How fun! What a difference a day can make in our lives, huh? So glad you all got to do this. Had any of you met in person before this?
Love the flamingo's, my sister and I buy them for each other at Christmas. It had started out as a gag many years ago, she had gotten me a tacky gag gift one year so the next year I got her the big pink plastic flamingos on stakes for her lawn and darned if she did not love them. LOL That totally backfired. Now they are our theme. The one I got her this year sports a straw hat and rhinestone glasses on a chain. :~)
Thanks for sharing your day with us, I thoroughly enjoyed the whole thread.
Donna |
rjuddharrison
Houston, TX
(Zone 9a)
December 29, 2007
08:51 PM Post #4339121
| No, none of us had,
but my experience has been 100 percent great..seems like being on the DG site and chatting helps us kind of pre-know each other...
I even started a memory album of all the wonderful people that have visited!
http://davesgarden.com/community/blogs/t/rjuddharrison/7559/ |
PudgyMudpies
Stockton, CA
(Zone 9a)
December 29, 2007
09:01 PM Post #4339152
| I know exactly what you mean about "pre-knowing" each other, one of my closest friends is a gal I met on Gardenweb 5 years ago and we both came to Daves together and email & phone regularly. I am flying to ohio next summer to spend a week with her. I am SO excited!!! :~)
Will have to go look at your memory album, clever idea. |
rjuddharrison
Houston, TX
(Zone 9a)
December 29, 2007
09:05 PM Post #4339159
| I just have links on it now, since they're already posted on the site somewhere..I figure I'd try and save us some space.
But yes, I have had the BEST year ever meeting people here at DG and we are truly kindred spirits ! |
LApalms
Redondo Beach, CA
(Zone 11)
December 29, 2007
09:07 PM Post #4339170
| I don't know what the heck this is all about or what was going on but obviously a great time! Gollylee, y'all invite me next time. I'm for anything fun.
Bless everyone for a great year ahead!
-Love, Don |
Islandshari
Kwajalein
Marshall Islands
(Zone 11)
December 29, 2007
09:10 PM Post #4339178
| Donna, it was truly amazing...here we were never having met before and it was like old friends reuniting. Really!! It was a great time, and even the beloved appendages had a good time...(husbands, sons, friends...) . One of the main reasons that we are all so excited about the planned "Garden Party", and of course, future visits with these now Life-Long friends. |
rjuddharrison
Houston, TX
(Zone 9a)
December 29, 2007
09:11 PM Post #4339183
| You bet Don, your welcome anytime...I'll probably hold another big plant swap here this summer..We make it an all day event...pot luck, field trips, topped off with evening wine tasting...we were glowing for weeks from the fun |
Islandshari
Kwajalein
Marshall Islands
(Zone 11)
December 29, 2007
09:11 PM Post #4339184
| Don, I LOVE Redondo! Next time, we'll come to your place! ☺ |
flowerette
Gulf Coast, TX
(Zone 9a)
January 07, 2008
01:57 AM Post #4370214
| Randy, what? Another plant swap (tentative) at R.J.'s Jungle! Have to keep tabs on this one. Promise not to forget my chair. |
rjuddharrison
Houston, TX
(Zone 9a)
January 11, 2008
09:43 AM Post #4386786
| LOL...I think I still have dishes here...
Having a good holiday..have been away from the computer all week...checking in to say I'm still alive and kicking!
Spring like weather is upon us...this mornings brug...it had most of the upper leaves nipped when it was cold a couple weeks ago leaving nothing but blooms.
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
LouC
Desoto, TX
(Zone 8a)
January 11, 2008
10:01 AM Post #4386821
| I can hardly wait for mine to bloom. They doing pretty good in the makeshift greenhouse. |
Texasgal77
Baytown, TX
(Zone 9a)
January 11, 2008
01:46 PM Post #4387759
| Hi Christi! Did you enclose your Canopy / Gazebo also? If not, it works great as a makeshift GH!
Beautiful blooms Randy! Most of mine got frost bit...as they are in the ground, but they will come back in Spring. My neighbor's across the street does every year!
Hasn't the weather been gorgeous here this week??!!!!!! |
PudgyMudpies
Stockton, CA
(Zone 9a)
January 11, 2008
04:00 PM Post #4388281
| Oh my Randy, that is a lovely sight. The color is sure pretty, which one is it? Mine have all melted since the last freeze, so glad someone has some color to wake up to! :~)
Donna |
rjuddharrison
Houston, TX
(Zone 9a)
January 11, 2008
05:38 PM Post #4388699
| It was an unmarked brug bought at a once a year landscape company sale. I think it is Dr. Seuss. |
PudgyMudpies
Stockton, CA
(Zone 9a)
January 11, 2008
05:52 PM Post #4388785
| really! I thought seuss was all yellow! You pic looks like a mix of pink and yellow to me, maybe my eyes are messing with me. LOL
Well, it is lovely, regardless. Love how you shot your pic upwards, with the sky as a background. My daughter is a shutterbug & took a similar pic of one of my yellow brug blooms with the sky as the background and put the quote "every flower must grow through dirt" on it, had it framed and gave it to me for my birthday several years ago. One of my favorite pictures. :~) |
rjuddharrison
Houston, TX
(Zone 9a)
January 11, 2008
05:55 PM Post #4388797
| A little more color here with the sun shining through them 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
PudgyMudpies
Stockton, CA
(Zone 9a)
January 11, 2008
06:00 PM Post #4388819
| OUTSTANDING! Lit from within. :~) |
Islandshari
Kwajalein
Marshall Islands
(Zone 11)
January 11, 2008
08:34 PM Post #4389319
| Hi Randy! Been missing ya! So glad you are having a good holiday! |
rjuddharrison
Houston, TX
(Zone 9a)
January 11, 2008
08:36 PM Post #4389324
| Missed you too...! |
Braveheartsmom
Kihei, HI
(Zone 11)
January 11, 2008
09:18 PM Post #4389513
| Very pretty Randy, gorgeous with that blue sky! |
Texasgal77
Baytown, TX
(Zone 9a)
January 12, 2008
12:36 AM Post #4390378
| Great picture Randy! |
flowerette
Gulf Coast, TX
(Zone 9a)
January 12, 2008
02:14 AM Post #4390617
| Absolutely gorgeous, Randy. Be sure and retain that one for the next photo contest.
Post #4388797
|
LouC
Desoto, TX
(Zone 8a)
January 12, 2008
11:45 AM Post #4391234
| I would take that one to be blown up poster size and put it on the wall. Beautiful.
You have so many complimentary talents, Randy. Not fair for one person to be bestowed with so many talents. so glad you share them with us.
LouC |
Islandshari
Kwajalein
Marshall Islands
(Zone 11)
January 12, 2008
02:40 PM Post #4391875
| What are you doing with your break, besides lounging and taking beautiful pictures? Enquiring minds want to know! |
Texasgal77
Baytown, TX
(Zone 9a)
January 12, 2008
06:54 PM Post #4392869
| He's working "Projects"...no telling what he's conjouring (sp?) up! :o) |
Islandshari
Kwajalein
Marshall Islands
(Zone 11)
January 12, 2008
07:04 PM Post #4392905
| Ha Ha...bet that deck is gettin a lickin! |
Texasgal77
Baytown, TX
(Zone 9a)
January 12, 2008
07:13 PM Post #4392928
| That deck will be so clean the plants will have a glare from the sun! |
pepper23
KC Metro area, MO
(Zone 5b)
January 12, 2008
07:57 PM Post #4393061
| Then cause the glare from the sun is so hot they catch on fire!! LOL |
Texasgal77
Baytown, TX
(Zone 9a)
January 12, 2008
11:36 PM Post #4394121
| Yep, Randy is "hot stuff" OK! LOL! Garden and all! |
Braveheartsmom
Kihei, HI
(Zone 11)
January 13, 2008
01:16 AM Post #4394582
| Ah, you girls are just a sucker for a handsome face and a very green thumb! |
rjuddharrison
Houston, TX
(Zone 9a)
January 13, 2008
03:13 AM Post #4394791
| LOL...and I only have the upper deck done, hot tub area..good thing I'm doing it..the deck wouldn't have taken another rainy summer because all the space between the wood is full of dirt and mud..darn squirrels...LOL..darn gardener repotting on the deck and where ever else the whim takes it.. Now I have to re-seal it.. been great weather...
cleared out all the small brugs- and am at the Brug Forrest perimiter...They must know something is up..why else are they blooming , and me and my saw just looking at them. I'll still have 2 or 3 trees, mabe I'll be able to keep them prunned better.. |
Texasgal77
Baytown, TX
(Zone 9a)
January 13, 2008
06:42 PM Post #4397250
| Yep, those brugs have got your number!!!!! LOL! They know exactly what you're up to! LOL! |
Islandshari
Kwajalein
Marshall Islands
(Zone 11)
January 14, 2008
01:08 AM Post #4399376
| That same thing always happens to me when I walk out with my shears...whatever I was going to "chop" is blooming away, and I just can't! Why my "garden" is more of a "place where things grow - any way they want to". |
Texasgal77
Baytown, TX
(Zone 9a)
January 14, 2008
01:12 AM Post #4399388
| me too! If I do manage to prune it I go get a pot of potting soil and stick it in it and say, "Oh, please don't die!!!!" Someday I have to start throwing things away! LOL |
Islandshari
Kwajalein
Marshall Islands
(Zone 11)
January 14, 2008
01:47 AM Post #4399438
| You sound just like me Jeanne! LOL |
rjuddharrison
Houston, TX
(Zone 9a)
January 15, 2008
08:44 PM Post #4407305
| Jeanne,
The ones I chopped down, I saved the root stock and stumps..they will grow back huge in a second if you want a couple...I still have to dig them out.
|
Texasgal77
Baytown, TX
(Zone 9a)
January 16, 2008
01:39 AM Post #4408555
| Sure, just let me know when...I have pots to put them in...if you want you could just wrap them in newspaper! Appreciate it! Thanks! |
rjuddharrison
Houston, TX
(Zone 9a)
January 16, 2008
06:01 PM Post #4411652
| okay..I have plenty of things to put them in. Doesn't look like I'll be doing much this weekend, although I see the night time temp has gone up quite a bit..thank goodness |
Texasgal77
Baytown, TX
(Zone 9a)
January 16, 2008
07:30 PM Post #4412159
| Thank goodness! They had said earlier that it could get as low as 29, so now 33 is sounding much better! I'll get with you at the end of the week to see what schedules look like. Thanks! |
pepper23
KC Metro area, MO
(Zone 5b)
January 16, 2008
10:21 PM Post #4413037
| Gonna bi in the teens tonight and singles by weekend for lows. 33 right now would have me sweating. lol |
Texasgal77
Baytown, TX
(Zone 9a)
January 16, 2008
11:23 PM Post #4413270
| Pepper, try to stay warm, sweetie!!!!! Spring will be here eventually! |
pepper23
KC Metro area, MO
(Zone 5b)
January 17, 2008
09:04 PM Post #4417523
| It only got to 20* today. When I left work this morning it was 16*. I had to leave early cause I hurt my back horseback riding yesterday. The horse I was riding has a really choppy stride and it was also my first time riding her. When she was trotting I was being slammed down into the saddle cause I couldn't post on her. So I have a sore back today. lol. |
Texasgal77
Baytown, TX
(Zone 9a)
January 17, 2008
09:55 PM Post #4417841
| Ooooooh, that is cold! Oh Pepper, do take care of yourself! Soak in a hot tub, and take a muscle and or pain reliever!!!!!!! Hope you get to feeling better soon! |
LouC
Desoto, TX
(Zone 8a)
June 01, 2008
05:48 PM Post #5037286
| Ran across this while looking for something else. Had such a great time visiting again, thought maybe you would too.
Since November, we have been to Maui to visit Jenny and family (Braveheartsmom) and Randy came here for a weekend. He and I went to the Waxahachie RU and then to Broncbuster's home to extend the day where my DH cooked BBQ. Phyllis (Mibus2) came home with us for a short visit that evening. TJ and Mitch have been here several times. Carol (AlohaHoya) came to Jenny's for the day and we have talked several times by phone. Occasional phone conversation with John (carriblue). Have been to two RU's and met dozens of other super duper wonderful people from DG. All of these good times seems so far back.
Guess that means it is time to get something going again. A couple of other RU's are in the works now. Hoping to go to at least one of them.
My family has greatly expanded this last year and I am sooo blessed for it.
Still hoping for a major Dave's Garden Party someday.
LouC aka Christi aka Princess Kilikina
|
Islandshari
Kwajalein
Marshall Islands
(Zone 11)
June 01, 2008
06:11 PM Post #5037409
| Oh my...what a wonderful time that was! All the anticipation, and then getting together with everyone. Made me realize just how much I miss all of you! When are they gonna get that teleport business perfected???
Hugs all around!
Yokwe,
Shari |
Texasgal77
Baytown, TX
(Zone 9a)
June 02, 2008
01:23 AM Post #5039452
| It was a GREAT day! Thoroughly enjoyed meeting both of you and being able to visit with you, family, and Randy. Felt like I had known y'all forever! It was wonderful! Sure wish we could do it again. Was thinking about all of you this afternoon out in my garden. Must be ESP.
Thanks for the wonderful reminder! It was a very good day! |
rjuddharrison
Houston, TX
(Zone 9a)
June 02, 2008
06:11 PM Post #5042491
| You going to be back on the mainland this year Shari?
That was fun. I'm still enjoying my pepper! |
Islandshari
Kwajalein
Marshall Islands
(Zone 11)
June 02, 2008
06:46 PM Post #5042641
| Still no plans as yet...I'll let ya know if we end up going to the States instead of Bali...would love to see you all again! |
LouC
Desoto, TX
(Zone 8a)
June 02, 2008
07:29 PM Post #5042821
| Wow! What choice. I would think Bali would win hands down. We are great but not that great. But then, there are the grandchildren and kids and parents. |
Islandshari
Kwajalein
Marshall Islands
(Zone 11)
June 02, 2008
08:45 PM Post #5043286
| Hahahahaha. Christi, yep we would be visiting lots of folks, but this time I would plan on a bit more time with my dear DG buddies!!! |
LouC
Desoto, TX
(Zone 8a)
June 02, 2008
09:34 PM Post #5043632
| We would get the frontroom ready and the smoker fired up. Might have to put Randy on a Methodist Pallet. (never knew exactly what that was. one of my dad's sayings) But then when you are having a party, who sleeps anyway?
I'm ready when you are. Or could we just meet you in Bali? hhhmmmmm |
lourspolaire
Delray Beach, FL
(Zone 10a)
June 03, 2008
10:04 AM Post #5045700
| What's that I read? Is my feeble brain deceiving me? Are RU ideas spinning around a focal point in Texas? It would take much to convince me to swing by Texas for a few days, specially with all those nice people who would converge around that nexus.
OOOHH, that would be so wonderful. And I could hand-deliver those rhyzomes I promised to PK and hug her (and everyone else). Keep positive thoughts and let me please know. I've only been to Texas once (Dallas-Fort Worth airport). We were there a total of 45 minutes before boarding our connection to Fort Lauderdale. Plus, airports are international territories so I haven't really been to Texas. My education is lacking.
Take care, all.
Au revoir, tous!
Sylvain, A.K.A. Pu'ole. |
LouC
Desoto, TX
(Zone 8a)
June 03, 2008
12:28 PM Post #5046466
| Polar Bear! This one is pretty soon. LMK and we will see what we can workout.
Like, come here and we will take you with us. We could pick you up at the airport.
PK
This message was edited Jun 3, 2008 4:29 PM |
rjuddharrison
Houston, TX
(Zone 9a)
June 03, 2008
05:10 PM Post #5047770
| LOL, I thought the same thing...Bali, Texas..hmm what to choose.?! |
Islandshari
Kwajalein
Marshall Islands
(Zone 11)
June 03, 2008
07:32 PM Post #5048410
| Ha Ha Ha...well, when you guys put it like that, I guess it did sound kinda silly. But, you know how it goes, who will be upset if we don't go see em, and am I willing to live with that, or should we go do the family thing and do Bali some other time. Problem is, "some other time" can be put off too long. Promised ourselves we wouldn't let that happen, but family pulls pretty hard on those heart strings, ya know? |
rjuddharrison
Houston, TX
(Zone 9a)
June 03, 2008
07:49 PM Post #5048493
| that's right ..and not a one of them are in Bali! |
LouC
Desoto, TX
(Zone 8a)
June 03, 2008
09:31 PM Post #5049006
| Bali it is! She has three fractured ribs from the fall awhile back. Needs all the R&R she can get.
PK |
Texasgal77
Baytown, TX
(Zone 9a)
June 03, 2008
10:40 PM Post #5049408
| Bali sounds good to me! If I could travel (which I can't) I'd choose Bali! |
Islandshari
Kwajalein
Marshall Islands
(Zone 11)
June 03, 2008
10:44 PM Post #5049428
| Jeanne, it really is a shame you can't travel. I would be so miserable if I couldn't. Love to go, love to come home. I'm fickle like that. Ha Ha. So, passports ready? We meet in Bali in ...what?...end of august? |
lourspolaire
Delray Beach, FL
(Zone 10a)
June 04, 2008
08:23 AM Post #5050913
| Shari, my passport is always ready. I could swing by Texas for a few days but Gail won't let me travel to Bali alone and she certainly face that plane trip, either. All that is left is to wish you the most wonderful time while you are there. See your family, enjoy yourself and I'll be watching for a Texas RU later.
Sylvain, A.K.A. Pu'ole. |
rjuddharrison
Houston, TX
(Zone 9a)
June 04, 2008
06:46 PM Post #5054192
| I still need to renew mine |
Texasgal77
Baytown, TX
(Zone 9a)
June 04, 2008
10:57 PM Post #5055610
| It's not a problem for me...haven't really done much travelling anyway.
Randy, better get on it...They had said on the news that there was a backlog due to the changes in the laws...Now people have to have passports for Canada and Mexico, so there's much more demand on the dept.!!!!
Y'all have fun...and take LOTS of pictures! |
rjuddharrison
Houston, TX
(Zone 9a)
June 05, 2008
05:59 PM Post #5059301
| Yes, well with that and the airlines decapcitating, we may have to take a ship to get there!
http://www.usatoday.com/travel/flights/2008-06-05-continenta... |
lourspolaire
Delray Beach, FL
(Zone 10a)
June 06, 2008
11:03 AM Post #5062683
| Shrewd move on the part of the airlines; bummer for us non-winged creatures. They'll reduce the number of flights, create scarcity and then raise the price of airline tickets. Off with their heads!
Sylvain. |
rjuddharrison
Houston, TX
(Zone 9a)
June 07, 2008
12:53 AM Post #5066433
| It's the whole idea. They realize there won't be as high of a demand, and are cutting the size to anticipated levels. Say goodbye to the days of cheap fares. Honestly, if you knew how much money it took to get one aircraft off the ground you would wonder how any of the airlines are still in business.! |
