Hallson Gardens 2011 Get Together in Cement City, MI JULY 30

[Chris_W]

Sorry you can't make it Mike. Anyone else up for the photography job? Mike did such a great job last year we were hoping for some more great pictures from you, but we understand

By the way, we will still be doing the garden raffle. Several people asked for it, so if you have any garden trinkets, tools, used books, or any other item you would like to donate to the raffle it would be appreciated. We have a handful of items now but any other donations are appreciated too

We are really looking forward to seeing people on Saturday!

Chris

[Chris_W]

By the way, we have 4 copies of Mark Zilis' Hostapedia that will be offered at the get together for just $60.00 plus tax. This will be Saturday only, and only while I have those 4 copies available. Just another great reason to come out that day, along with 25% off all the plants when you stop out here!

[Patrushka]

I wish we could join you this year but it just isn't going to work out. July has been an eventful month. Our family attended my niece's wedding downstate. We boarded the dogs. Now poor Jasmine's arthritis has become more of a hindrance for her than in the past. DS#1 accepted a job offer and moved to Alabama. DS#3 is starting a new job on the 1st. He won't be moving out of state. It's too bad that LucyGoose had to work or maybe the two of us could have made it.

Chris and Brian, Jon wants to know if it's possible to overnight some baked spaghetti and a few slices of garlic bread.

We'll miss seeing everyone. Have a great time!!! Take lots of pics.

[twoblackdogs]

Sadly I have to be a last minute cancellation. I have an infection in my left eye, which is making vision out of it near impossible, which makes driving not so fun - and probably not so safe on I-94. So I will have to take a rain check until next year.

[LucyGoose]

Yeah, I know...now I feel bad that we are not going....there are lots of reasons, really.....work, I can't do any plants....among others.....Yeah, Pat and I talked.....just think, it will be quiet.....LOL.....Brian, try to be good without me.....Pictures please!! XOXO

[Lessadragon]

Have a great time today everyone. We will miss seeing everyone this year. We don't often miss this event. The powers that be have worked together to keep us here this year though. Sending huge hugs to Chris and Brian and all our friends. We will be thinking of you!

Lynn

[LucyGoose]

[HostaDesigner]

Hope everyone had a great time. Wish I could have made it, but had to stay home and take care of our dog recovering from surgery...plus she ate some trillium bulbs and got sick yesterday. Good grief! Next year!!

Anyone got pics from today's shindig?

[LucyGoose]

I too, was wondering about pictures....I thought about the party on and off all day!

[Chris_W]

I have a few pictures that I'll post after I'm done catching up. Linda got some pictures too, which I hope she can share (Linda, if you need to, feel free to email your pictures to me at hallsons@perennialnursery.com and I'll upload them here for you).

We really had a wonderful time but are sorry that this weekend didn't work out for so many others. Would a slightly different weekend work better next year? This is a great time for us but could be worked one week earlier or later too.

Thank you to everyone that helped make this such a great success once again, for participating in the auction, making donations, bringing food, and for making it such a fun time with great conversation and a great day overall

[newtohosta-no more]

I'm looking forward to seeing the pics too. Glad you all had a great time!

[LucyGoose]

Pictures?

[Chris_W]

Here is the first picture from Linda (at the left of the photo) and thanks to her son who photoshopped her into the group shot

I just have to ask - could I have been covered with much more dirt by that time of the day

Thanks for sharing this picture Linda. Do you have any others? I think you and I were the only ones taking pictures that day.

[LucyGoose]

Finally! ....Great shot!! .....There is always next year!!

[ogrefcf]

I think it's awesome you're covered in dirt Chris!

[jgh]

Yup... the dirt is good! and I especially like the Harpo Marx-hair on the gentleman in the middle!

[Linda P]

Uh, Jim? I think the Harpo Marx hair may actually be a flower arrangement on the wall behind the gentleman!
I don't know for sure..I have a terrible crack in my laptop screen and it's hard to see around it.
Nice to see you all! Chris, I think it's great that you are all covered in dirt. It means you had a busy day!

Linda P

[ogrefcf]

It is Linda, I noticed it also lol!