June 23rd Gardenweb Get-Together in New England

5 years ago

Dear all,

Robo and family will be in our area visiting and I thought it might be a fun occasion for a group lunch at my summer house (~1hr N of Boston)!

I posted on this before a while back but as it is getting closer and Robo's plans are firmed up, I wanted to extend the invite again. We will have a noonish lunch, all are welcome, near and far, spouses or solo.

You can email me at mtnrdredux@gmail.com with any questions.

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oldbat2be

5 years ago

What a delightful get together this was! From the lovely house cocktail to the delicious luncheon, Mtnrdredux and her DH welcomed and spoiled us. Of course, Emmett stole the show, but Mtn's DH came in a close second with his guided tour of their home. (An aside here to the forum - he actually asked whether we wanted the detailed or shortened version of the tour. Ha! ) It was great fun to see all of their plans come to life - like a stroll down memory lane. The house... is simply fabulous. Amazing location, filled with light and warmth and interest.

Spending time with other GW friends was so very nice. We need to do this more often. Artemis_MA, I'll be looking for your chickens:)

Thank you Mtnrd, though I'm pretty sure you won't be reading this for a few more hours as you are probably still cleaning up. It was awesome!

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mtnrdredux_gw
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5 years ago
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Artemis, that would be wonderful if you can join us! Shoot me an email if you have any questions.

Funky, Okay, I will hold you to that. : )

Annie, Even after having met you I forever think of you as "Annie".
3katz4me
5 years ago
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Okay, as I just told Mtn by email, if I can get through all the Delta obstacles to booking my flights while there are still seats available I’m coming! Website failed and I’m now on hold for 45-60 mins......

ETA: Flight booked - OMG I can’t believe I’m going to meet you people in person. I will have to take a bunch of photos so DH knows you are real and not my imaginary forum friends.
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mtnrdredux_gw
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5 years ago
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LOL! 3katz wins a prize for travelling farthest! Make DH come too! There will be other DH there and they are not imaginary, either. If mine were imaginary, I think I'd pick ... oh never mind.
3katz4me
5 years ago
Ha - I think he is looking forward to the solo weekend and he also has an annual golf event scheduled during that time. Added plus - we don’t have to leave the cats with the pet sitter which we always feel bad about.
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1929Spanish-GW
5 years ago
That sounds lovely. Even thought I only drop in from time to time, it would be great to meet folks here in person. I look forward to seeing some pictures!
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Boopadaboo
5 years ago
How exciting. I am glad to hear you will be having another one next year as by then I will most likely be an official New Englander.

Right now we are in chaos mode trying to get out house on the market ASAP photos will be taken the 11th and I think DH would shoot me if I ran off for a weekend while we were showing the house :)
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Mimou-GW
5 years ago
Oh! What fun you will all have! I'll be thinking of you and wishing I was there to meet Emmett and all of you!
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Sueb20
5 years ago
For anyone who will be in the area for the weekend, Portsmouth NH isn’t far...I just saw in the Boston Globe that there is a “Pocket Gardens of Portsmouth” tour that weekend (Fri-Sun). Maps can be picked up at South Church, 292 State St. Just FYI!
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missymoo12
5 years ago
Just saw the email and would LOVE to join you and meet all of you. GW get togethers are so much fun!

but you've picked the weekend I am having my second total hip replacement June22. So sad!

I haven't posted much in quite awhile because of above but lurk around anyway...;)

Have fun!
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graywings123
5 years ago
Oh what fun you all will have!
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maire_cate
5 years ago
What a tempting invitation. I'm fantasizing now about packing a little bag, catching a flight to Manchester and spending a wonderful afternoon on the coast of Maine meeting the GW regulars - and enjoying Em in person.

Mtn - Thank you for your gracious invitation. I will be thinking about all of you as I attend yet another over the top baby shower. I'd send my regrets but it's family and we'll be driving across PA to attend.

I hope the weather co-operates. I know it will be an afternoon to remember and I truly wish I could join in the festivities.

Maire
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lisaw2015 (ME)
5 years ago
Wouldn't you know it's the first weekend we have together since my DH started his new job (swing shift) and I am only about 2 hours north....ugh! If I can convince him that we should go camping south vs north....you never know!
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localeater
5 years ago
Mountain,

How delightful this will be!

I am not sure I will be able to arrange my schedule as this is very busy time and is also the day I need to drop my son off at his job being a counselor at a summer camp. However I am still working on it.
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mtnrdredux_gw
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5 years ago
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Local, #fingerscrossed# I hope it works out! Would love to meet you.

You too, Lisa. The South will be much warmer for camping! : )

Maire, I have a baby shower that weekend, too, in PA, too. I'd almost wonder if it were the same one but mine is Sunday afternoon!

Boop, Good Luck with the house.
oldbat2be
5 years ago
This will be such fun! I am very much looking forward to meeting everyone and for other DH's - I have requested (to put it nicely) DH's attendence as well. I know we have some local GW celebrities and will try to reach out to them in the next week. (BTW - has anyone heard from Marcolo or Boxerpups?) . Local - I'd love to meet you - hope very much you are able to make it. Perhaps an early drop off might work? Mntnrd- so neat you are doing this, thank you!
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mtnrdredux_gw
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5 years ago
OMG, Marcolo!? He was soooo funny! Always wondered if he ever did his kitchen. I recall Boxerpups, didn't she have like a million images for any questions anyone ever asked? That would be so fun.
smhinnb
5 years ago
I so wish I could make it - but alas, it is not to be this year. I'm sure you'll all have such a fantastic time. Thank you again Mtn for the generous invitation.

I'll look forward to next year with the hope this becomes an annual event. ;)
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Arapaho-Rd
5 years ago
Mtn, so wonderful of you to do this! I'd love to be there if I can. I'm in the process of trying to figure it all out. Thank you so much for the invitation and for your kindness in trying to bring the group together :)
cattyles
5 years ago
Everyone have enough fun for all that wish we could be there but can’t! I can’t wait to hear about it.
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robo (z6a)
5 years ago
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My DH looked a little spooked as he heard the guest list expanding so...no promises! He may be touring some pocket gardens :D I'll try to confirm with him what his plan is. One of the things I've learned to accept over the years is that he is not a big fan of social gatherings except with a select few friends and family. Emmett and I will be there for sure.
eld6161
5 years ago
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Robo, you can relate to this story. While on vacation this past winter, we struck up a conversation with a man while walking toward our room. He turned out to be the SO of a woman that we met last year.

Our tables were next to each other during dinner, and when we were done eating, we starting chatting. Very casual, just about previous vacations. All of a sudden, the man gets up kisses the woman and leaves! No explanation or apology. "Sorry, I'm tired, heading back etc."

The woman explained that he is an introvert and when he gets to his saturation point, which BTW in this instance was not more than 10 minutes, he gets up and leaves. Maybe not the best way to handle things, but we totally got it.

\We all have our stuff!
3katz4me
5 years ago
My DH is a fan of big social gatherings - he'll probably be sorry he missed it!
jojoco
5 years ago
Oh, I wish I could go but my son is graduating the next day from high school. I am hoping that maybe next year we can do (another?) Philly get together. I would love to finally meet you wonderful people.
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robo (z6a)
5 years ago
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I forgot to mention that the quinoa salad was amazing!!! Taste and texture.

I didn’t ask if I could take pictures but I snapped one of Emmett and I in the dining room. Too bad the view didn’t come out.

We had a blast. Even my husband, who can be a little introverted, said he had a wonderful time. He really appreciated sitting next to Annie’s husband at lunch. He was most fascinated with Mtn’s framed atlas prints.

Mtn and her DH are excellent baby holders and managed to keep Emmett going strong well after his nap time.

Emmett tried some lobster tonight and loved it so he’s getting a real New England experience.
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LynnNM
5 years ago
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I am so happy for you all! And, what a beautiful time of the year to visit Maine. How thoughtful of Mtn and her DH to host you all at their summerhouse there.

P.S. Emmett is adorable, as always!!!
Annie Deighnaugh
5 years ago
What a wonderful time we had. It was wonderful meeting everyone, and mtnrd's home is sooo lovely. Every room is just wonderful. The gardens are beautiful and the view to die for. And it's so much fun to see all the choices she debated with us all come to life.

The food was great and the company was so fine, now I have faces and names to attach to screen names. What a lovely bunch of people, and the conversation never lagged for an instant from start to finish...like we've known each other a long time -- because we have!

Thank you mtnrd and Mr. mtnrd for being such wonderful hosts and so gracious to share your beautiful home with us!
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Bunny
5 years ago
You guys! I'm so jealous.

Robo, the pic of you and Emmett is the cutest. He has morphed from a baby into a real boy.
Rita / Bring Back Sophie 4 Real
5 years ago
Thank you so much for sharing lovely pictures of the party, Robo. Such a lovely portrait of you and Emmett!
3katz4me
5 years ago
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So glad I made the trip from MN. Just amazing to meet you GW ladies and the GW misters. Mtn and Mr Mtn - your home is truly a work of art that blends old and new. I absolutely love it and wish I had a fraction of your talent for pulling it all together. Lovely lunch with wonderful company in such a beautiful setting - couldn’t ask for more!
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localeater
5 years ago
So sorry I missed you all today. I am green with envy.
Sueb20
5 years ago
...what she said.
Annie Deighnaugh
5 years ago
The Maine coast...I could design a room around these luscious colors!
eld6161
5 years ago
Sounds wonderful, as expected.

Am I the only one here that is a tad disappointed that there is not a group shot of the GW members?
bpath
5 years ago
I'm with you, eld. It didn't happen if there's no pictures, even if the faces are blurred out for privacy. How about just the toes by the pool?

Hey, how was the bathroom with the train rack? Lol!
Annie Deighnaugh
5 years ago
The train sink is very cool! She showed us how it worked.
yeonassky
5 years ago
Looks like a scrumptious spread! Sounds like Emmett will sleep well. I fantasize that some day I'll get to come too. Thanks for the pics. :)
mtnrdredux_gw
Original Author
5 years ago
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I can't write too much because I have to get to bed as tomorrow I am driving to PA for a baby shower. We stopped half way from Maine to stay overnight ... at our house, LOL.

Anyway, thank you all for your kind words (and the haul! so many lovely hostess gifts and goodies!). It was so delightful meeting you all. My only regret was the time was so short. Next yr we will have to do it as a pajama party!

PS. I had bagged them all with a bow, and then forgot to give y'all a lobster cookie for the road! had St Germain-on-the-brain!

PS Oh wait, I had to add, that is one wonderful baby! He is a doll.
cattyles
5 years ago
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This was so fun to read and I loved the pictures! I hope there are other get togethers in the future.

Emmett is so handsome. I can’t believe how much he has grown!
daisychain Zn3b
5 years ago
So sorry to miss it but so happy to hear everyone’s stories that could make it. Careful what you say mtn, I’m already packing my jammies!
artemis_ma
5 years ago
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This was a wonderful event, and I am so glad to meet all of you!

I have a couple photos on my phone, but my phone refuses to talk to my computer these days, so I will port them over via a very sluggish wifi, so you should see them at least by tomorrow morning (all landscapes). No group shots as some folk want to remain private (I'm back and forth on that myself).

The house is stunning, and now I want to make over certain places at my own home! (Even though I thought I was pretty much finished...)

You are all fascinating, and I enjoyed our luncheon spread!
dedtired
5 years ago
Oh now I wish I had hauled myself up to Maine for this get-together. Looks like a great time was had by all, including the hosts, which is saying something. Pictures of the guests would be nice but I understand wanting privacy. Fun to see Robo and Em. That boy is growing like a weed and seems to have quite an appetite.
Annie Deighnaugh
5 years ago
He's such a sweet kid too! He had a good time and brought smiles to all of our faces.
gsciencechick
5 years ago
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Love the photos so far! I'm sorry I had to miss, but, wow, seems amazing.
Yayagal
5 years ago
What fun and how kind of Mtn to host the party. I would have been there had it not been for a medical issue and hospital. All is well now so I'll gear up for next time. I love Emmett.
yeonassky
5 years ago
So glad to hear that the hospital event is over for you yayagal. Great to read that all is well!
myermike_1micha
5 years ago
What a huge heart you have! Mike
Yayagal
5 years ago
Thank you yeonassky.
Arapaho-Rd
5 years ago
Mtn & her husband hosted such an enjoyable visit for us all! The lunch was delicious, the chance to meet and visit with fellow GW's was special & the beach house was even more spectacular in person than the photos. Still pinching myself to think how lucky to have joined this forum so many years ago not knowing that someday I would get to meet several GW's in person. Thank you Mtn, for your kindness, hospitality & friendship. Thank you to those that brought delicious treats. It was an unforgettable afternoon with delightful conversation. A reminder that there are nice people in this world. I'm so thankful to have met each and every one of you!
Annie Deighnaugh
5 years ago
We enjoyed meeting you as well, Arapaho!

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