The I like EVERYONE thread!

16 years ago

I like all of you because you come to our garden either in person or via the web.

I like all of you because we are all gardeners and no one can fault people who grow things (as long as they have roots.)

I like all of you because we teach each other about plants and gardening techniques you can't learn from a book.

I like all of you because the alternative is not an option.

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fl_southpaw
16 years ago
Boy, oh, boy, you've said a lot of truth there, Ricky. These are the kindest, most generous gardeners I've ever come across. Hearts as big as the sun we live under.

Julie in WPB
junkyardgirl
16 years ago
Ditto to all of the above!
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TampaFred, you are SO sweet! I know we would be good friends, too! How could we not with all the things we both love, including those short-legged, sausagey little dogs that just worm their way into our hearts so completely? I LOVE this picture, btw! CindeeAaaaaah, funny thing! I was JUST thinking that I owed you some rudbeckia seeds. Honestly, I was. You will have to forgive my absent-mindedness. With all these trivial facts about birds and snakes in my head, I've obviously got no room left to remember the things I'm supposed to be doing! Like mailing you seeds. And I owe some to two other people, as well. Now you know at least ONE of my major failings...procrastination. Absent-minded forgetfulness is another. I'm TERRIBLE about "meaning" to do something and then forgetting it! *hanging head in shame, here* Suegrew, thank you again! I am definitely going to print these out and keep them for just such an occasion as you mention. But as for me not harming a fly...ummm...I guess you missed the big Cuban Treefrog Debate, huh? There are a few things I can send off to their great reward without blinking an eye, I'm afraid. If I really feel it needs to be done, I'll do it. But MOSTLY...I'm a live and let live kinda gal, I think. At least, that's what I aim for. Gosh, I never dreamed this thread would grow so long. You have all touched my heart! Marcia
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nytrinigemini
16 years ago
Ricky,

I agree with you so much.....Moving to Florida I was a little lonely ...but since I found GW I have a whole site full of people willing to answer my questions or just chat with. This is the only site I think I may be addicted to....and just the Florida Forum...I have not ventured out yet....I've peeked in the other forums...but they don't seem as active. Everyone here is great and always willing to share plants, advice and laughs :-)
wanda9fl
16 years ago
How can you not love everyone here?

We all share a love for nature, gardening, bugs, critters, mother earth, learning, creating and sharing. All the while rejoicing in each others gardens, blooms, stories.

It's a great place to come every day!

And Ricky, there have been many times where I've laughed out loud at some of the things you post. One of these days I'll make it to one of your swaps!
tony_k_orlando
16 years ago
Great PIC Ricky !
katkin_gw
16 years ago
That is a wonderful picture of you and Karen. :o)

Hmmm, Wanda you aren't coming to Ricky's swap? We have a trade, is someone else getting it for you?
regine_Z 10 Fl gw
16 years ago
You're right Ricky! This is one forum where you can post pictures and feel like everyone is applauding your efforts. I've received a lot of good advice from all of you experts and even learned a little bit about some of you. You guys are the best!

Regina
FlowerLady6
16 years ago
What a great post Ricky. I'm still learning who everyone is via pictures and posts.

This is a wonderful bunch who share their gardening knowledge, humor, plants and pictures.

Great picture of you and Karen.

FlowerLady
countrynest
16 years ago
Good picture,Ricky! You are so right and the other comments are so true. I know that I am blessed by being part of a strong support group who are also enablers to our addictions.
Hello,my name is Felix and it has been two hours since my last
plant fix. One of you was here a little while ago and I got
several plants to help me on my addiction.he he he.
What a bunch of nice people. You all are so willing to share
your knowledge,plants and seeds.
I have met a few of you but I am so anxious to meeting more
of you in swaps and personal visits. Thank you all!
Gee I feel like I'm gonna die and I'm saying goodbye.
Enough already!
Ciao!
Felix
early_bird_2007
16 years ago
And I like you, Ricky! Because you know a lot of stuff I don't and you are always ready to share your wisdom!
Maria
P.S. And I like EVERYONE!!!
cindeea
16 years ago
WOW oh WOW!! Awesome, Ricky, I have wet cheeks (my face Tony) after reading your to-the-point post and seeing your and Karen's beaming faces. I am ready to break into Kumbaya!!

God love all of you, we've been through so many
"What's This PLant?..
OH-I gotta RANT...
You ever been there?...
New plant-what kinda care?...
What you got in bloom?...
I need more room!!...
Who wants some of these?...
WHO CUT THE CHEESE???....
I need help with my yard...
Don't think I'm a retard...
Your flowers look soooooo nice...
Can I ask some advice?....
Can we have a swap?...
LET'S All GO PLANT SHOP!!!!!!!!!"

You all have enabled, encouraged, cheered me on and cheered me up! Ohhh I can just imagine what my Dad(my garden mentor) would have done if this Forum were around 40 years ago.

THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH...I LIKE EVERYONE TOO!!
jupiterplants
16 years ago
Yes Ricky, great picture of the two of you !

I like everybody because we have the wonderful opportunity to see their yards
either by the swaps or thru pictures,

Neighborhoods are different, houses , zones, lots sizes....yards are old , some brand new...
I like seeing how people put their personal touches in their gardens !

Every one makes garden mistakes. What is so great is creating a safe place were
everybody can talk about theirs so you don`t do it also !
solstice98
16 years ago
Good job! I like everyone and I like this thread.

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annafl
16 years ago
Yes, thanks everyone. This forum is great, and Ricky, that photo of you and Karen is priceless.

Anna
barbcoleus
16 years ago
I like the way everyone shares their excitement about their garden ideas.
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suegrew
16 years ago
This forum is THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!
What amazes me, mainly because I've never met any of you guys, is that I can honestly trust all your advice. You're all down-to-earth (sorry, of course you're even in the earth) and always there quickly to help out in anyway possible.
I was thinking about taking a part time job, but how would that be possible? Too much to learn right here. Guess I should begin growing more edible plantlife so we all don't starve while I sit here tapping away.
Thanks for starting this thread Ricky. I love the photo of you and your wife. I always imagined that you were a happy guy and I WILL get to one of your famous Swap-A-Ques, I promise.
Thanks all for everything you bring to this table,
Sue
PS. Hey Ricky, are you and Jimmy Buffet related? You guys look so alike. I know you're not him because he now prefers places like the Hamptons. I hope part of his real heart still resides in Key West.
fawnridge (Ricky)
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16 years ago
Sue - the only person many relate me to is David Berkowitz aka "The Son of Sam". True story - we are both born on June 24, 1953. Me in Newark Beth Israel Hospital, he in New York Beth Israel Hospital. The day he was captured, we both weighed 220 pounds, shared identical mutton chops, and looked so much alike that they guys in the EMT unit I worked for, took the front page of the NY Daily News and a photo of me, and had a mockup made that read "Training Officer of Local First Squad Arrested as Son of Sam Killer". I started growing a moustache that day and had it up until 9 years ago.
suegrew
16 years ago
Jeez Ricky! That's a shame you had to deal with all of that. I'm sure we all remember "Son of Sam" and I truly feel for you that you had to deal with that monster in any way.
Well, we all know you here and know you're much more Jimmy Buffet than that creep. Very unfortunate you had to have your name attached to that in any way. Doesn't surprise me though that the NY Daily News didn't check their "facts". The Daily News and the NY Post have always been in competition to report any news they feel fit to print, regardless of the source.
I was born in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, raised in Summit, NJ and I can remember when I was pretty young, the NY Daily News featured Jane (Jayne?) Mansfield with her severed head, airborn as she was the passenger in a fatal car crash. Front page and in color if I can remember correctly. These guys are only looking out for themselves and their next bonus. Shock value is important to them. I'm sorry they messed with you...
Sue
(I was born in '56, lived here since '76, so I'm sure we share many of the same local events of the day back there in the NE. So glad I'm here and not there any longer!)
jupiterplants
16 years ago
I personally, would have enjoyed the mock front cover........

But I have a sick sense of humor.

Do you still have it ? Ricky ?

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