I am absolutely delighted to have found ATP. Many of you might remember me from DG where I went by my name: ursula. Yes, the one from Chile. Now after many, many years, I have a computer again and spent the previous weeks peeking into the different forums and threads.

I'm so pleased to see (nick)names of much loved former DG members that became good friends of mine posting here. This is the place to be: ATP rocks! Thanks Trish and Dave for not 'abandoning' us.

Big bear hug to all my DG friends and all the new friendships to come,

ursula

So glad you found us over here!! I remember your pictures and seeds from the other site, hope you'll be able to contribute photos once again.

Thanks, Sue. I remember you as well. I think everybody I liked best at the previous site has moved here

One question: can I post at ATP some of the pictures I posted back then at DG? Do they belong DG now? The reason I am asking is that I no longer go on photo-safari for native flora. Of course, I have some new pictures too.

I added all my pictures here as well, they are still your pictures even if you added them over there. Just don't add them with a DG copyright imprint, I had a few I couldn't find on my computer and my earliest photos had DG copyright on them, I grabbed them from there and just cropped it out before including them here.

Thanks again, Sue.

I have the original pictures - i.e., most (1 of my cameras was stolen when it was quite new).

Ursula, it's so nice that you're here. I remember you very well from DG. Too bad about the loss of your camera, but I'm certainly looking forward to seeing the pictures you still have.

Hello Zuzu!

thanks for welcoming me. I already feel 'I'm back home'.

Ursula

We're glad to have you at ATP!

Karen

Thank you Vicki and Karen. I am very happy I found DG. Trish and Dave have 'THE TOUCH' to reunite the best people and the best gardeners. I am very, very impressed by OUR experts - I have gone through threads of 90+ pages full of knowledge and experience. It is a privilege to be accepted as a regular member.

I remember you from DG, I was AJNTEXAS over there. Glad you finally made it.

Thank you Jay. I feel as if I had returned home

Good to see you Ursula!

Thanks, Dave. I wonder if you know how much Trish and you mean to us gardeners and the amazing way you have opened worldwide borders to friendship.

I'm not sure, Ursula, but I think I may have chatted with you back on DG regarding alstroemeria way back when. Your name sure looks familiar.

Hello Woofie!

It is very likely we talked about Alstroemerias, since they are one of my favourite plants and Chile has over 40 endemic species. I posted many pictures at the database and intend to do the same here as soon as I find out how to access the pictures in my new computer. Now I am in my Lilium phase (no, we have no native Liliums here

I also spent a lot of time at the Pets forum.

Love your avatar.

Mutisia said:Thanks, Dave. I wonder if you know how much Trish and you mean to us gardeners and the amazing way you have opened worldwide borders to friendship.

We have a pretty good idea.

Ursula, I just discovered you've arrived at ATP and am adding my welcome to you too. It's great to hear from you again. You were much appreciated and missed on DG.

Thank you very much for your warm welcome, Bluespiral.

I can say I felt right 'at home' from my first days on at ATP,

Confirmed: the very best people I met at DG now 'reside' at ATP. Trish and Dave can move wherever they want - I will follow them for their 'magical abilitiy' to concentrate the best people and the best gardeners.

Big hug,

ursula