Hallson's hosta happening

oldcoot · Post by **oldcoot** » Jul 26, 2007 11:58 am

But he will sure be there in spirit with you. Have one for the Old Coot and know that he will definitely appreciate it .

OC starting the party TODAY......HE DOES NOT HAVE TO DRIVE

LucyGoose · Post by **LucyGoose** » Jul 26, 2007 1:12 pm

We know you will, Coot! My zuccinni bread is out of the oven and all I have to do is cut broccoli for the broccoli salad. I think I am ready.....just pack up tonight and then right after work tomorrow ....leave!! I will call sometime saturday, Coot! Love ya!!

LucyGoose · Post by **LucyGoose** » Jul 26, 2007 1:13 pm

We know you will, Coot! My zucchini bread is out of the oven and all I have to do is cut broccoli for the broccoli salad. I think I am ready.....just pack up tonight and then right after work tomorrow ....leave!! I will call sometime Saturday, Coot! Love ya!!

Wanda · Post by **Wanda** » Jul 26, 2007 4:49 pm

Yippee...the shirt is done! I think you all will be pleasantly surprised - it turned out even better than I had hoped! It took about 40 hours to paint it with a 000 brush (maybe 10 fine small hairs).

Hey, those of you going on Fri. night...save some hosta for the rest of us to buy on Sat., okay? I haven’t bought a hosta yet this year and I AM READY!

wanda

LucyGoose · Post by **LucyGoose** » Jul 27, 2007 8:28 am

I am one of the ones leaveing today and you don't have to worry about me buying all the hosta's....I just want one for the trade, so I will have that one and BUD IS WISER to take home. I prolly will have a few perennials, too......Not to worry Wanda!

I just know that shirt is gorgouse....We have very talented people here....(I am not one of them).....

I am a bit in a tizzy about bringing you your hosta/hosta's....I have not dug them yet....

....The one is sooooo big.....Remember that one streaked seedling? Well, it's an upright and its too big to dig right now....Might have to just send it in the spring.....

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I can't wait to get out of work.....I got to meet my Roxanne, and now it's DR.DAVE!!!!

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Cool!!!

DBoweMD · Post by **DBoweMD** » Jul 27, 2007 9:28 am

I've been picking out plants to bring for the trade and the auction...
For trade I have some named plants that are not real common...
For auction I have some seedlings I don't want that are decent plants, a couple big seedlings that I lost the labels to (I don't want to hybridize with it if it is unknown parentage)... I don't know how much pottery to bring. I'm planning on donating something ceramic to the auction, but I'm not sure if it is right to sell any of the other pottery at this type of event.
I'm looking forward to meeting those of you who I have not yet met!
Trying not to pick favorites, Lucygoose

Wanda · Post by **Wanda** » Jul 27, 2007 9:41 am

Oh, gosh, Lucygoose...don’t get in a tizzy about the hosta for me! Just dig them next spring, put them in a pot and bring them to Chris & Brian’s next year - save yourself the postage. There is no rush at all...I am pretty laid-back (except when I am dealing with my MIL)!

ONE DAY! In 24 hours I will be pulling into the nursery and I will be FREE for a WHOLE day! I can hardly wait! If I seem sort of giddy, don’t mind me...I just haven’t had a whole day away since last Dec. 7 when we moved my MIL in with us.

Looking forward to meeting you, Dave, and seeing your pots! I likely can’t afford one, but love to see other artist’s work.

Everyone...drive carefully! See you all in the morning!

wanda

LucyGoose · Post by **LucyGoose** » Jul 27, 2007 4:31 pm

I am home and Willie is at grandma & grandpa's, now waiting for DH to get home!! I just have to pack it up and gooo...

I just can't wait!!

Okay, I won't get tizzed Wanda! Bless your heart.....I will ship them in the spring....Postage is no big deal....I love to send boxes.....Just please DO remind me if I shlould forget....

Well off this thing I go...........Oh...I hear Jay!!!

Bye!!!!!!!!

newtohosta-no more · Post by **newtohosta-no more** » Jul 27, 2007 5:06 pm

Drive safely, LG and Jay! And all of the rest of you too! See ya tomorrow!

LucyGoose · Post by **LucyGoose** » Jul 27, 2007 5:12 pm

I am about ready!!!! Thanks Joan!!!

nanny_56 · Post by **nanny_56** » Jul 27, 2007 6:35 pm

Sure wish we were able to come!!! Hope everyone has a great time and will be waiting here to read all about it!

Everyone drive safely!!

Claudia

hagranger · Post by **hagranger** » Jul 27, 2007 9:29 pm

Gary and I are trying to get there by 10 a.m. Saturday
We are soooooo looking forward to seeing everyone again! And meeting new hosta friends.
Helen

barbara · Post by **barbara** » Jul 27, 2007 9:59 pm

Well I won't be there

don't all cry at once

, but just wish I could, but just want to wish you all a great weekend!

Safe trip everyone, have a great time, take lots of pix. HAVE FUN!

hostaholic · Post by **hostaholic** » Jul 27, 2007 10:01 pm

Ummmm....It appears I'm not going to make it this year...again.

The financial ducks are not in a row especially after the most recent vet bill as well as some up coming expenses with the boys.
I am so bummed guys. I wanted to see everyone again and hang out, drool over the potted goodies, sip my Morgan and Coke and crash in my tent.
If I had happened to see Brian roll down the hill in his chair, or dive into the bushes when the fireworks went awall..that would've been a bonus, too.

Brandon has semi's for baseball tomorrow morning.
He really wants me there to watch as always, It's hard to
miss his stuff.
I expect to hear lots of stories and see lots of pictures.
Raise a glass for me to Brenda.
Hugs and smooches to you all.

Jen

Patrushka · Post by **Patrushka** » Jul 27, 2007 11:35 pm

Helen, I'm glad you and Gary will be here this year. I didn't bring your daylily. I'll have to get your address so I can mail it.

Barbara, I wish you were coming. I'd love to meet you.

Jen, I'm so sorry that you won't be able to make it...again. You left out Brian playing with someone's blonde, curly hair. Have fun watching Brandon play baseball. You'll be missed.

We arrived in Jackson at about 4 p.m. Michigan time. After checking in, we went out to the nursery and saw Chris, Brian, Lynn and Art. We went out for dinner and are now ready to crash. I'm pooped! I only got about 5 hours of sleep last night. See everyone tomorrow for a day of fun with old friends and new.

LucyGoose · Post by **LucyGoose** » Jul 28, 2007 6:24 am

Morning!!

We made it here aroung 8'ish our time 9'ish Chris's. Whent to the nursery for a bit and then back to the motel....I didn't sleep that well, the excitement of the day is the reason! Well, off for more coffee...then to get ready.....

Claudia, hope you can come next year! You too, Barb!!

Helen......just remember, Bud is Wiser is MINE...Those durn Canadians want it too.....

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Jen............

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Off to get the coffee now............Lucy, all excited!!!!!!

MollyD · Post by **MollyD** » Jul 28, 2007 7:43 am

If I can't be there then reading that you guys got there safely is the next best thing! I was offline all day yesterday but I am wishing all of you lots of hostas and good times!

MollyD

Arlene · Post by **Arlene** » Jul 28, 2007 9:39 am

Have fun, everyone!! Those of us who had to stay home will be waiting to hear all about it. Watch for those photo ops to share with us!!

kHT · Post by **kHT** » Jul 30, 2007 5:12 pm

Well what happened and where are all the photos??? Whom won what and let's here the dirt???

newtohosta-no more · Post by **newtohosta-no more** » Jul 31, 2007 8:34 pm

There were some separate posts started,Karma, to show pics and tell stories.

P.S. Notice the "improved" typing....thanks to the new keyboard.

Hallson Gardens

Hallson's hosta happening

Well guys, OC won't be there in person

:(