Hallson's hosta happening

DBoweMD · Post by **DBoweMD** » Jun 28, 2007 8:19 am

I'm about 4 hours away so could drive up in the morning and home in the evening, maybe car pool? I'm not available on the 11th.

Wanda · Post by **Wanda** » Jun 28, 2007 8:19 am

The 28th sounds good to me! Or whenever is best for everyone else...had to cancel making the wedding cakes for the 11th due to MIL, so will be there whenever it is. I really need a day out!

wanda

LucyGoose · Post by **LucyGoose** » Jun 28, 2007 8:54 am

So, have we decided what the date will be? We can make it the 28th, or the 11th......

oldcoot · Post by **oldcoot** » Jun 28, 2007 3:18 pm

But this trip to Texas proved one thing to that Old COot named John, he won't be going ANYWHERE, any time soon. I did well physically and mentally, but am totally exhausted, so you guys just have a blast and have one or two for OC and Joy....OC wishing he COULD go, but knowing he can't.......

Post by **Chris_W** » Jun 28, 2007 3:22 pm

It looks like the best weekend for motels is July 28th. I know this is a little earlier than usual, but hopefully that will work out for those of you wanting to come.

By the way, this is a forum event, not just a hosta event. Everyone is welcome

Let me know if the 28th works out and if so I will make that the new official date

playinmud · Post by **playinmud** » Jun 28, 2007 3:31 pm

Sniff, sniff...

Its too far to drive out from NJ. You all have a terrific time. I hope you'll post pics.

LucyGoose · Post by **LucyGoose** » Jun 28, 2007 4:01 pm

Hi Chris!

The 28th is fine with us!

Lessadragon · Post by **Lessadragon** » Jun 28, 2007 4:43 pm

The 28th is great with us. We were kind of sad cause we couldn't make it in August. If it's on the 28th, then we can come too.

Lynn

PeggyC · Post by **PeggyC** » Jun 28, 2007 4:44 pm

I am planning on attending... either date, July 28th or Aug 11th works for me!!

MollyD · Post by **MollyD** » Jun 28, 2007 10:31 pm

OUCH! July doesn't work for us at all. Any weekend in August does.

MollyD

newtohosta-no more · Post by **newtohosta-no more** » Jun 28, 2007 11:07 pm

July 28th is probably good for me, but Aug 11th is a definite no-go.

nmb · Post by **nmb** » Jun 29, 2007 11:47 am

By the way, this is a forum event, not just a hosta event. Everyone is welcome

does this mean that the other forums have been invited? i think alot of us have daylilies too, so that would be a kick to have a daylily exchange etc. i'm not too sure about an exchange with the 'digging in the dirt' group.

if the invite is posted on the other forums, we should probably do some, if minor, coordination of food stuffs.

mary

Wanda · Post by **Wanda** » Jun 29, 2007 1:13 pm

Mary: I don’t know, but maybe Chris & Brian aren’t prepared for a huge crowd and might not want to overly publicize the event...especially at this late date?

And on the food coordination...I will bring some sort of chocolate dessert - probably cupcakes or brownies.

wanda

newtohosta-no more · Post by **newtohosta-no more** » Jun 29, 2007 2:08 pm

I don't know what I will be bringing and if I'm even coming! Have to wait for the final say-so on the date.

nmb · Post by **nmb** » Jun 29, 2007 7:16 pm

that quote is from Chris' message above...

mary

Post by **Chris_W** » Jun 29, 2007 7:22 pm

Let's set the date at July 28th. I'm sorry that a few won't be able to make it. I think this will be the best time for motels since any other times will be either during, before, or just after a race weekend. August gets to be crazy in this area.

So let's keep planning, but change it to July 28th.

And what I mean with me invitation is that anyone on the forum is welcome to visit. We will still do the hosta trade and auction, plus will do a "trinket" raffle if people want to bring some small gift type gardening items.

See you in a month

Chris

newtohosta-no more · Post by **newtohosta-no more** » Jun 30, 2007 8:50 am

Okie dokie then! That date works for me, so I've called and booked my room. I did ask them if they had other rooms available and the owner said they do at this time. She also said there is a triathalon scheduled at the end of July so they might fill up in the next couple weeks, so call them soon if you're interested in staying there. Here's the website link:

http://www.claddaghbedandbreakfast.com/

They do have a new innkeeper this year, but I will say that last year my DD and I enjoyed staying there. Like Chris mentioned in an earlier post, it's about 5 miles north of Hallson's and sits back a bit from the road, so it's quite peaceful. The rooms are all different and quite lovely and on the weekends they did a full breakfast, which was to die for! I don't think I could eat the rest of the day because I was so full!

I'll do the same thing that I did last year. Come to Hallson's first (usually arriving about noonish) and then about 3PM I run up to the B&B and get myself checked in and the return to Hallson's for the evening. If you come back late (like my DD and I did last year) you just use your key to get in the front door and make sure to lock up behind yourself.
So if anyone is interested in a room for a night or two, I can recommend this place.

hagranger · Post by **hagranger** » Jul 01, 2007 11:42 pm

July 28 is REALLY working for us! We'll be there!
Helen and "Digger" Gary ...

Wanda · Post by **Wanda** » Jul 02, 2007 4:15 pm

Where in the world is our Robin? She dropped off the map after last years event! Sure hope all is well...does anyone know? It won’t be the same without her!

wanda

newtohosta-no more · Post by **newtohosta-no more** » Jul 02, 2007 7:42 pm

Robin is currently overseas ,but expecting to be back in the USA soon. She is hoping to be able to attend again this year.

Hallson Gardens

Hallson's hosta happening

Chris, you KNOW how bad I want to come