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May 7, 2016 4:45 PM CST
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Name: Paul
Utah (Zone 5b)
Grandchildren are my greatest joy.
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Our bloom season is starting up here in Utah and I am still here in rehab for my broken hip. My daughter brought me a bouquet of mediums and I look forward to getting home and seeing my neglected garden. Our first Utah Iris Society show is next weekend with another show two weeks later. I'm hoping to be home soon enough to be able to see the second show. I have missed being at home and keeping up with chat on the Iris Forum. I've been looking at the iPad occasionally but find it technologically frustrating. I look forward to seeing bloom season and all of your gardens.
Your iris friend
Paul
Paul Smith Pleasant Grove, Utah
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May 7, 2016 4:48 PM CST
Name: Mary Ann
Western Kentucky (Zone 7a)
Bee Lover Irises Hummingbirder Hostas Keeps Horses Farmer
Daylilies I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Container Gardener Cat Lover Region: Kentucky Birds
Paul -- it is SO good to hear from you!!! I'm so glad to hear that you'll be going home soon. What rotten luck that this had to happen at this time of year. I hope that you get home in time to see most of your blooms!!
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May 7, 2016 4:51 PM CST
Name: Gabriel/Gabe Rivera
Charlotte, NC (Zone 7b)
German imported, Michigan raised
Garden Photography Plant and/or Seed Trader Enjoys or suffers hot summers Roses Garden Procrastinator Region: North Carolina
Lilies Irises Hybridizer Hostas Dog Lover Daylilies
Paul!!! Get well soon bud
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May 7, 2016 4:58 PM CST
Name: Barbara
Northern CA (Zone 9a)
Region: California Cat Lover Dog Lover Irises Enjoys or suffers hot summers
You have no idea how many times you've been thought about. Group hug Hope to see you on the Iris forum very soon. Get better soon and follow the doctor's orders. Thumbs up
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May 7, 2016 4:59 PM CST
Name: Tom
Southern Wisconsin (Zone 5b)
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It's a relief to know that you're doing well. Been missing you on here and wondering how you were doing. Glad you can at least get home soon. Do your physical therapy and you'll be chasing the nurses in no time. Hilarious!
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May 7, 2016 5:04 PM CST
Thread OP
Name: Paul
Utah (Zone 5b)
Grandchildren are my greatest joy.
Annuals Enjoys or suffers cold winters Plant Lover: Loves 'em all! Garden Procrastinator Hosted a Not-A-Raffle-Raffle Plays in the sandbox
Tender Perennials Tomato Heads The WITWIT Badge Region: Utah Vegetable Grower Hybridizer
My insurance requires that I do 3 1/2 hours of therapy a day. Part of the time is spent on upper body exercise for aerobics. About 2 hours regaining use and building strength in the rebuilt hip. Every day or two someone goes home and there are new faces of others just starting their therapy. Thanks for your kind comments.
Paul Smith Pleasant Grove, Utah
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May 7, 2016 5:10 PM CST
Name: Bonnie Sojourner
Harris Brake Lake, Arkansas (Zone 7a)
Magnolia zone
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It is good indeed to hear from you Paul. Glad you are thinking of your garden and hope you can get back into it soon. Missed you!
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May 7, 2016 6:24 PM CST
Name: Arlyn
Whiteside County, Illinois (Zone 5a)
Beekeeper Region: Illinois Irises Celebrating Gardening: 2015
So glad that you're on the mend, Paul !! Hurray!
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May 7, 2016 6:58 PM CST
Name: Lucy
Tri Cities, WA (Zone 6b)
irises
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Happy to here from you, Paul. I hope the therapy really helps.
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May 7, 2016 9:50 PM CST
Name: Debra
Garland, TX (NE Dallas suburb) (Zone 8a)
Rescue dogs: Angels with paws needi
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Paul, so glad to hear from you! Hurray! Hurray! Hurray!
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May 7, 2016 10:00 PM CST
Name: Robin
Melbourne, Australia (Zone 10b)
Region: Australia Garden Photography Cat Lover Irises Seed Starter
We've missed you Paul. I wish you a speedy recovery.
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May 8, 2016 5:05 AM CST
Name: Leslie
Durham, NC (Zone 8a)
Garden Photography Cat Lover Irises Region: North Carolina Peonies Enjoys or suffers hot summers
Celebrating Gardening: 2015
Glad you are on the mend and getting home is right around the corner. Been missing your bloom shots.
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May 8, 2016 6:24 AM CST
Name: Jane H.
Kentucky (Zone 6b)
Birds Region: Kentucky Clematis Daylilies Irises Region: United States of America
I am glad you are healing. Rehab is not fun! There will be some beauties awaiting you when you get home that will lift your spirits. Wishing you a speedy recovery!
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May 8, 2016 10:01 AM CST
South central PA (Zone 6a)
Irises Region: Pennsylvania
Nice to hear from you Paul. As was said rehab is not fun, it is hard work, but worth it. Keep improving.
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May 8, 2016 4:17 PM CST
Name: Sherry Austin
Santa Cruz, CA (Zone 9a)
Birds Bulbs Region: California Dragonflies Foliage Fan Irises
Keeper of Poultry Roses Photo Contest Winner: 2015
Good to hear from you. We all missed you here.
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May 8, 2016 11:07 PM CST
Name: Niki
Bend, Oregon (Zone 6a)
Flowers are food for the soul.
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Irises Region: Oregon Organic Gardener
Group hug I hope you heal well Paul.
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May 9, 2016 1:47 AM CST
Name: Teresa Felty Barrow
South central KY (Zone 6b)
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Paul, glad you are doing well. You always post some nice pics. I've been wondering what was up. Get well soon!

I have a daughter that has moved to Utah. Glad to know that iris do well there Hurray! Hurray! Hurray!

Teresa in KY
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May 9, 2016 1:57 PM CST
Name: Charlotte
Salt Lake City, Utah (Zone 7a)
genealogist specializing in French
Butterflies Bulbs Heucheras Hostas Irises Region: Utah
@Paul2032

Paul, you came back just in time. I was starting to get questions about you and Florence said she hadn't been in contact for about three weeks, so I had no new news.\

Do you remember what whites with red beards you have or had in 2014? My Ozark Rebounder which I think you brought has a number of stalks, first bloom and it is a white with red beard. Most of the ones I've found are too ruffled. I remember there is one with Ice in its name and it didn't come up with the description of white self with red beard. I'll keep searching, but am going out for awhile. Christmas Rubies didn't come up either and its description says red orange beard.
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May 9, 2016 2:33 PM CST
Name: Lucy
Tri Cities, WA (Zone 6b)
irises
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white with a red beard==White Hot. hybridizer, Rick Tasco says that beard is orange but 'looks red'.
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May 9, 2016 4:08 PM CST
Name: Jan Wax
Mendocino County, N. CA (Zone 9a)
I'm a semi-retired studio potter.
Irises Hummingbirder Hellebores Organic Gardener Dog Lover Daylilies
Region: Ukraine Region: California Dahlias Garden Art Cat Lover Vegetable Grower
Paul, you're one of my favorite photographers and I've missed seeing your
wonderful shots of beautiful irises and other flora! Keep doing your exercises and healing!

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