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Just a hello/thank you after a long hiatus...

16 years ago

Hi everyone! I'm not sure whether anyone here remembers me, but I posted a lot last year when I was first learning about plants. :) By the fall I was swamped with finishing grad school and couldn't really post (or fret much about my plants, lol!)...

But now I'm finished and have a bit of time to think about my (other) babies. :) I wanted to thank everyone who helped me tremendously as I was getting started. I really, really, REALLY appreciate all of the time and patience that everyone had for me!

I hope everyone is well. I'll go through some of the recent posts tonight and see if I can catch up a bit.

Best,

Jude

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birdsnblooms
16 years ago
Jude, I think I remember you, so Welcome back..And even if you're not the same person I'm thinking of, Welcome back anyway...LOL..Toni
greenjude
Original Author
16 years ago
Hi Toni! I suspect I'm the same person...you were one of a few people who answered nearly every one of my relentless questions, so my name probably stuck in your head, lol!

Thanks for the welcome! I need to try to find some balance in my life, lol, but I'm sure glad to be here again. :)

Thanks,
Jude
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naturelover_mtl
16 years ago
Hey Jude. Yes I remember you very well. Welcome back! And congratulations on finishing your schooling. Stick around for awhile. There are a lot of familiar names still around and a lot of new members as well.
birdsnblooms
16 years ago
LOL Jude...you're probably right..once I get started talking plants.................lol
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larry_b
16 years ago
Hi Jude,

I remember you. Welcome back.

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greenjude
Original Author
16 years ago
Aw, thanks everyone! :)

LOL Larry, I seem to remember driving you nuts in particular...? Geez, you really were all so patient with me...I'd have killed many more plants by now if it weren't for this forum?

Hey, is Diane (cantype? Or was it canttype??) still around?

Jude
trace00969
16 years ago
Hi Jude, I am pretty new here....but I post alot....lol, hope everyone is calming down for you now......welcome back!!

Tracy

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