My Garden

Meet up?

Last post 28-05-2009 9:23 AM by Lennie. 49 replies.

• 17/05/2009 01:56 PM
  miranda Location: Oxfordshire Joined on: 17 Nov 2004 Posts: 2,976	Reply | Contact A while ago, a few of us had the idea that it might be nice to arrange a day for posters to meet up - a few have already met and many of us already exchange seeds and plants, so it might be fun to meet in the Real World. The Birmingham Botanical Garden was mentioned, being fairly central. It's a lovely place and not difficult to get to. Anyone interested?

• 17/05/2009 02:28 PM	In reply to
  Digger Location: Northern UK Joined on: 18 Jul 2005 Posts: 4,743	Reply | Contact Yes count me in Miranda, does the garden have  a website so we can have a sneak preview? it would be really cool for us all to meet up and tour the place together. digger

• 17/05/2009 02:34 PM	In reply to
  miranda Location: Oxfordshire Joined on: 17 Nov 2004 Posts: 2,976	Reply | Contact Oh yes, digger, here's a link: http://www.birminghambotanicalgardens.org.uk/ It would be good, wouldn't it.

• 17/05/2009 03:07 PM	In reply to
  Phot's-Moll Location: The sunny South coast. Joined on: 06 Jan 2007 Posts: 3,347	Reply | Contact  We could all bring a home grown picnic. Whether you think you can do a thing, or think you cannot, you are right.

• 17/05/2009 04:37 PM	In reply to
  miranda Location: Oxfordshire Joined on: 17 Nov 2004 Posts: 2,976	Reply | Contact That's a good idea, Phot's. Just wanted to say that everyone, old posters and new, would be welcome at this meet-up, so don't be shy

• 17/05/2009 07:23 PM

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  Digger Location: Northern UK Joined on: 18 Jul 2005 Posts: 4,743

  Reply | Contact I've spent ages looking around the website it's a good site and it looks like it will be a wonderful day out indeed, so yes everyone should come along and meet up, who else is joining in the friendly fun? or who is going to be a grumpy old misery guts and refuse to join in the fun? I know it will be a nice day out judging by the website and of course it will be greatly enhanced by the company that we'll be in. digger

• 18/05/2009 09:10 AM	In reply to
  Lennie Location: Forest Hill Joined on: 24 Feb 2009 Posts: 121	Reply | Contact Oh BBG is a great place....I was brought up near there...good choice. Im currently living in London, but count me in, it doesnt take long to travel up. Lives in harmony with all insects and mammals.

• 18/05/2009 11:33 AM	In reply to
  miranda Location: Oxfordshire Joined on: 17 Nov 2004 Posts: 2,976	Reply | Contact Good stuff, Lennie. The more the merrier I was also brought up just outside Birmingham and as children we were taken to the gardens on Saturdays for years - well it seemed like years, maybe it wasn't. I always loved it there and am looking forward to seeing it again.

• 18/05/2009 12:08 PM	In reply to
  Susiq Location: Northumberland Joined on: 16 Feb 2008 Posts: 1,104	Reply | Contact I would love to meet up - but if its after 1st June, I'm stuck (will be house bound for several weeks) cos I pick the new puppy up on that day - funnily enough from just outside Birmingham!!! I'll be staying at a friends there on Sunday 31st May. Has anyone picked a date yet???

• 18/05/2009 12:23 PM	In reply to
  miranda Location: Oxfordshire Joined on: 17 Nov 2004 Posts: 2,976	Reply | Contact We haven't picked a date yet, Susiq. Be nice if  you could make it. If I started this thread yesterday, how long should we give people to say if they want to come along, do you think?

• 18/05/2009 12:44 PM	In reply to
  Anemone Location: County Down, Northern Ireland Joined on: 08 Feb 2008 Posts: 575	Reply | Contact Oh, I hope you don't think I'm grumpy if I can't make it digger - it's just that my swimming skills would need some work!    Seriously though I think it's a grand idea but I doubt if I'll be able to afford flights without months of notice.  I hope you go ahead though and have a great time. Anemone

• 18/05/2009 01:12 PM	In reply to
  Lennie Location: Forest Hill Joined on: 24 Feb 2009 Posts: 121	Reply | Contact Just an idea, but why not make this into an official event, like a picnic for plant lovers at BBG. Im sure BBG would love to help out as its RHS related. Just an idea....maybe for the future! Lives in harmony with all insects and mammals.

• 18/05/2009 01:19 PM	In reply to
  Linnea Location: Hampshire Joined on: 10 Jan 2008 Posts: 48	Reply | Contact I think it's a great idea but without a date I can't confirm if I'll be able to make it. my diary is kinda busy with exam stuff but I can always try to re-arrange

• 18/05/2009 01:20 PM	In reply to
  miranda Location: Oxfordshire Joined on: 17 Nov 2004 Posts: 2,976	Reply | Contact It's a shame you're so far away, Anemone! That's an idea, Lennie. What would the advantages be, do you think?

• 18/05/2009 01:22 PM	In reply to
  miranda Location: Oxfordshire Joined on: 17 Nov 2004 Posts: 2,976	Reply | Contact Linnea, that makes sense.  Okay, how about the nearest Saturday to a month from now - Saturday, the 20th of June.