Good to know I’m ok, Figs! Lol

Just dropped in to say hello to everyone in these difficult times for all of us. Take good care of yourselves. This from today

Lady Banks and G. Schablikine buds cut by my wife. I never cut roses..

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Lovely to hear from you both! Blessings on you and us all for this nightmare to end swiftly and successfully! Thank you both for "dropping in"!

Seems you've been feeding that one Miracle Gro! Congratulations!

Hugs to both of you.

We're almost ready to go into "Shelter-in-Place" mode ... so it was good to hear.

Let a smile, and a rose, be your umbrella!

Good to hear from you Nik. Sorry you're not feeling up to much. Best wishes, Trish

Hi Nik! Greetings from Seattle -- we feel your pain with the Coronavirus crisis. Here is a little Devoniensis for solidarity. I hope you feel up to posting again soon!

Straight from the horse's mouth, lol....not that you're a horse, Nik...well, you know what I mean ;) See, I TOLD you you were loved and missed!

You know, the same also pertains to you, too, Fig!

Nik, I'm glad to hear that you're doing OK. We surely miss you here. Here's hoping that the corona virus will be only a memory in a few months. BTW I can't believe how much your grandson has grown!

So delightful to hear from you both! Now, after all the work you have done on your roses you can sit back and just enjoy them.

Cath

Nik, little George isn't so little anymore; but he's even cuter, if that's possible, lol.

Hello, dear Nik, so glad you checked in. I'm sorry about the lack of energy, which I now have also, and it has such a nasty impact on one's life. George is still such a cutie. Wish you all the best, and may this nightmare soon be over for everyone.

Thank you all, glad to hear of you.

Kim, it’s not Miracle Gro, it’s Greek honey.

Perfect! He's a cutie!

SO good to hear from you - both Nik and John (Fig Insanity). You've both been very much missed. This forum hasn't been the same since a number of people dropped out or dropped back from posting so often, due to health, Houzz, etc issues... We need you back, but do understand of course if you're just not up to posting. Yep, I'm another one with a fatiguing illness.... I still post as much as I can, but feel bad I can't post pictures or report on any actual roses I'm currently growing...

Still, after a bit of a clear-out recently, it looks as if the forum might be reviving, somewhat, though much reduced from what it was.. What a great bunch of survivors we all are!! In so many ways...Love to both of you and Nik, I do hope you're able to make a full recovery - I'm sorry I hadn't realised you were still so unwell. Please take care...

It is so nice to hear from all of you Rosarians, Nik, John, Comtessa ( Disappearing acts like a magician ) and Ingrid . Sometimes forum is not the same without a few missing talents.

Le Vesuve rose

Nik, your grandson is growing so much . He is a very handsome boy !

Wishing everyone good health and stay safe from the virus.

Any news from Daisy ? I also miss Carol very much from Portland .

Hi Nik. I think of you every time I hear Leonard Cohen or see Orfeo.

Wow Sheila, that Orfeo is a stunner! Gorgeous photo - thank you. Yes, I always think of Nik too, whenever I hear anything about Greek politics...

It's good to hear from you. You are missed.

So glad you both checked in with us, Nik and John! Our community here isn't the same without you though we understand the need for conserving your energies and maintaining your health in these kinds of times. I hope that frequent doses of your little Greek "honey" help to keep your spirits up. You're right that you weren't getting out of this thread without showing us some photos of that very sweet little honey of a young man.

Stay safe and good to hear from you!

Cynthia

Nik I'm so happy to see your post. Still thinking of your snowy Athens pictures. It's hard to be in a sunny place where everyone practically lives outdoors and be told to stay in, stay away. We will all find our way together. If they tell me I can't go to the ocean, I will be very sad. The ocean is a healing place. These next 3 weeks will be important here in CA to limit the spread. I have buds on my plants and so it's going to be self isolation in paradise. Trying to keep busy and not look at the television and instead focus on cooking and planting.

Thank you everyone for your kind words. I'll try to (gently) nudge Nik to come see the latest messages. Right now, each of us can use as much encouragement as we can get.

John

Figs, this one just for you

Lady B starting to bloom on still dormant fig tree in my garden today.

Cheers from socially distanced Nik

Three of my favorites in one post: figs, Lady B, and Nik ;)

Nik,

Whatever do you do to combat scale on your citrus? It's a continuing battle for me.

Did you find a good place for your family heirloom sideboard? If so, where?

Did you find out more about your family silver? Era? Country where made? Style - Art Nouveau, Art Deco, etc.?

Cath

If these questions are too intrusive, please ignore.

Fortunately, if current health advice is to be believed, we still can't catch the dreaded C-thingy over the internet... so, really no excuse there for social distancing...! ;-)

Glad to hear you’re doing alright, Nik! Stay safe and take care!

Hello, I am sending you good wishes. I very much hope you will get well soon and may your ancestors bless and heal you!