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LindaTX8 Jun 4, 2010 12:21 PM CST |
Please accept my condolences about your MIL. I really do understand about the RU, life happens. I've had times because of DH's illnesses in the past when all I could focus on was the bare essentials of living. I'm finally off of DG entirely, but will still go to San Marcos...if anyone makes last-minute requests of me on the forum...well, I'm sure they'll understand when they see me there. Don't know if I'll be going to any future RU's...could come as someone's guest, but I'm iffy on that. I think the RU's have seen attendance fall for a number of reasons. And with some cancelling DG memberships, could get even worse. We'll just wait and see. I would feel more optimistic about a bright future for man if he spent less time proving that he can outwit Nature and more time tasting her sweetness and respecting her seniority. E. B.White Integrity can never be taken. It can only be given, and I wasn't going to give it up to these people. Gary Mowad |
patrob Jun 4, 2010 7:24 PM CST |
Oh my, Sandi. What a series of "adventures"! It sounds like too much for just one week, but life sometimes comes at us at warp speed. I'm glad to hear all of you are home and safe! I hope your DH continues to do well. |
linda....Please let the RU group know I really thought I could do it all. I took all the plants I had rooted for the RU to give away to the garden club sale today. I think I just need some down time this weekend. I still have to check in plants tomorrow morning before the show. As for the RUs in general...I think we can all go to any RUs that come up. We're all still friends. It's just the new owners of DG that we have issues with. I would hope that members aren't pitted against each other just because they choose to stay...or go. I bounce back and forth 'cause frankly, not that many TX people stayed over here. I check out the scuttlebutt when I get a chance. And I had just renewed for a year, so I'm going to use it until it expires...or until they kick me out. |
Thanks Pat...I think we just need to "do nothing" this weekend. For every small crisis, we had a good ending. I'm very grateful for that. Maybe once we became concious of our set-backs we just started looking for them. 'But we sure had a full week, and I don't want to relive it! |
patrob Jun 4, 2010 7:55 PM CST |
Weeks like the one you just had are utterly exhausting, and I agree that you all need a quiet week-end. You are an excellent writer, and I have enjoyed all the anecdotes that you have posted. The story about your dear MIL and the snake is priceless, and I understand why the minister chose to tell it. I have reread the story about the stolen balls and karma several times. I love it! I did not get to come to Austin when a group of DGers met in 2006 and toured your garden and went nursery hopping. My DH was having a stent inserted about that time. I hope to see your garden sometime in cooler weather! I'd like to nursery hop in the fall. ![]() |
LindaTX8 Jun 4, 2010 8:10 PM CST |
I'll let them know, Sandi! Just take it easy. Oh, that "cooler weather" sounds good! This heat and humidity is hard on anyone...then add so many skeeters outside that I fear getting anemic. I would feel more optimistic about a bright future for man if he spent less time proving that he can outwit Nature and more time tasting her sweetness and respecting her seniority. E. B.White Integrity can never be taken. It can only be given, and I wasn't going to give it up to these people. Gary Mowad |
That's a plan! We'll hit all the nurseries in the area. I hope my garden bounces back soon. Everything is a little late coming up rhis year. And thank you for your kind words. I believe being Southern has something to do with how I tell a story. I believe all people from the South can find a tale in the smallest of mundane daily experiences. Don't forget to save a day or weekend to come to Austin this fall. I'll keep you to it! |
Name: Lee Latexo, Texas (Zone 8a) Tweedle_Lee_Dee Jun 5, 2010 9:32 PM CST |
We missed y'all ............. but understand completely....hope the hubby rebounds completely and quickly God Bless America! |
Thanks Lee, I did think about trying to go yesterday. Just too much going on at one time. DH has appt. for Tuesday to see what's causing chest pains. I'm pretty sure it's going to be 45 yrs of cigarettes, but I'm not a doctor.... Glad there was a good turn out for the swap. I ck'd DG to see that it went well. Hope there's another in the fall. |
LindaTX8 Jun 6, 2010 7:49 PM CST |
Well, I had palpitations last summer and they found nothing wrong with my heart. So maybe...chest pains could be nothing much...could be only a reminder to live healthier. I would feel more optimistic about a bright future for man if he spent less time proving that he can outwit Nature and more time tasting her sweetness and respecting her seniority. E. B.White Integrity can never be taken. It can only be given, and I wasn't going to give it up to these people. Gary Mowad |
I sure hope so..... |
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