Longwood Garden Roll Call

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We're just about a week away from our meetup in the gardens on Saturday, December 10th! I can't wait to see old friends and meet new ones! The weather for the day is partly cloudy with a high of 44 degrees. That's perfect--not too cold and not too warm.

This was the tentative (at best) old attendee list from the poll. Please confirm if you can make it and for those who may now be able to join us, please add your name to the list.

Jojoco

Funky- maybe at best, but probably not. :(

3Katz

Kitchenwitch

Dedtired

Salonva

Hhireno

Maire_cate

AraphoRd - maybe?

Logistics: Parking: I suggest we plan on meeting at Longwood Gardens at 12:30. Depending on traffic, you may be directed to park in the nearby satellite parking lot vs the main lot. Don't worry. The satellite lot is very close and buses will take you right to the entry point (the "Visitors' Center).We'll meet in the Visitor's Center (that's the only building where you can enter.) Once you enter look over to the left side for the benches and a cell phone charging station. It's a small area. I'll be there with my silver Longwood name tag ("Joanne"). We'll wait until everyone has arrived and then go through the gates into the garden. Everyone's admission will be covered by me.

We'll start with a short outdoor tour and visit to the Peirce du Pont house and then head to lunch in the cafe (It will be too crowded at 12:30--best to wait til after 1.) After lunch we'll head to the conservatory for a tour. We'll finish the day back at the Visitor's Center gift shop. I anticipate being done by 4:30 or so (full disclosure--dh and I have a Christmas party in Philly to attend later that night so I have to leave by 5.) The christmas lights start coming on at noon and by four thirty or so, the lights should be visible. If anyone wants to leave and come back later to fully experience the magic of the lights, I will give you an extra ticket since Longwood has a no re-entry policy.

The weather looks great--dress in layers as the conservatory is usually pretty warm. One warning--it will be very crowded as that day is basically sold out. The only place that will feel crowded is the Conservatory. I usually mask up in there, but totally up to each of you.

Finally, please send me a pm so that I can send you my cell phone number in case you need to get in touch with me.

I am so looking forward to this!

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dedtired

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see if you can match the foot to the face!

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Annie Deighnaugh
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I see some familiar faces there, if not the shoes! I'm so glad you had a wonderful time, and I agree Jojo is the best! Hope to be able to join you next time.
Kitchenwitch111
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It was so fun! It was everything everyone else said. I enjoyed meeting my forum friends and glad to have Maeri to ride with me. I would have loved to have stayed for the lights but I’m an old lady who can’t drive well in the dark. Thanks to Jojo and everyone who was able to come. I want to go back in the spring!
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Hi All, I have been a member of Garden Web for many years but have not used the site much. Since I found Tara's plant swap last year I have been here much more frequently :o) I am looking forward to the swap this year!!!! I have a 100 acre farm between Rochester and Syracuse in the little township of Varick, in the heart of the Fingerlakes. I have been here 32 years, but a 26 year army career caused my plans for my farm to be put on hold. I retired in 2004 and am now slowly spreading my gardens around, though only have a drop in the bucket done so far. Most of my land is rented to a local farmer, but I have ponds and several gardens started. I really need an army of clones to accomplish what I would like to do, but that wont happen in my lifetime. I have been gardening for most of my life, though most of that has been vegetable gardening. I have always gone 100% organic, which causes it's own issues with bugs and weeds, but just can't bring myself to use chemical controls. I grow most of my plants from seed, do a bit of propagation, buy some and swap with one of my sisters, my niece, and friends. In addition to veggies, nut trees and a little fruit, I am into color and/or themed gardens, so I have a white garden, black and white garden, yellow gold garden, bird bee and butterfly garden, ornamental grass garden, frog pond garden, and am just getting started on what I call a citrus garden (orange lemon lime colored plants and flowers) a red garden and a bog garden. I had an herb garden but it has gone to wrack and ruin so I am pulling it out and making an echinacea garden there and will start over somewhere else with the herbs. I love willows and have plans for some living structures and fedges. I hope to put up a small greenhouse this year or next. I have been trying to get some pics up on Facebook, made possible since I bought my husband a hot new camera this year. http://snipurl.com/it4pr I was going to build a new house this year, but the farmhouse that was originally part of this farm looks as if it will be on the market sometime this year, so we will probably wait and see what happens with that first. the people who owned it put in a large pond many years ago, and dug it too deep so it never held water, and I have always dreamed of putting in a sunken garden there. Do I sound a bit ambitious? I AM crazy, that is definitely true. My soil is very clayey, and very productive, so though it takes several years to get anything established, it usually does well once it takes hold. I tend to grow lots of things Brenda (gottagarden) calls INVASIVE - but they tend to keep under control in my heavier soil. I have to go out and plant beans, so no more procrastinating on gw! Nice to make your acquaintances, and hope to see lots of you at Tara's plant swap! -Rosalinda
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Bunny
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You guys are so cute! Any chance we can get some names to go with the faces?
3katz4me
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Wow - three miles? And then I did that or more again after dark. At times I had no idea where I was but I just followed the crowd. I did treat myself to a spiked hot chocolate - yummy!
Allison0704
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How fun! Thanks for posting photos. Nice looking group! Love the shoe photo.
dedtired
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Wow, 3katz, you must be ready to fall down. Hope you are nice and comfy now. Annie and I did the lights the last time. First Jo’s tour, then all over to see the lights and then an hourlong drive home in the dark. I sure have aged since then. I was glad to pull in the driveway before it was too dark. tonight
jojoco
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Bunny, Sure!

(from left to right)

Maire_Cate, Salonva, Hhireno, 3Katz4me, Jojoco, Dedtired, Kitchenwitch

And great job, 3katz on you trek in the dark. Did you go back to the conservatory? I came home and bowed out of the Christmas party. Spent the evening wrapping gifts instead.
Sueb20
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So I’m envisioning all of you calling each other by your screen names… ”hey Ded, hi 3Katz…” Great pic!
eld6161
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Wonderful picture. Thanks for keeping us updated.
Bunny
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Im so glad you had such a wonderful time. And I’m grateful to get a glimpse into the real you’s.
SEA SEA
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What a wonderful report of a wonderful day! I'm so happy for all of you!! What a nice thing to have happened.
OutsidePlaying
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You all are just the cutest! I’ve been so jealous as I thought of you all day having fun as we slogged thru another rainy day here. Hope to catch the next round.
nekotish
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That looks like a perfect way to get oneself in the spirit. How I wish I could have joined you. (Me to DH: Want to go on a roadtrip next weekend? Him: Sure, where are you thinking? Me: Longwood Gardens, it's only about 4700 km from here (2900 miles) Him: Good night, I think you need some rest.) I tried.
Annie Deighnaugh
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Sueb, so funny! Mtnrd and I first met in person 9 years ago and she still calls me Annie, which is fine by me ... I've been Annie in my mind on this forum for many many years.
Arapaho-Rd
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This report back is just fantastic! You all look fabulous and happy to be with Jo to enjoy Longwood. Thank you for sharing your photos - I only hope I get to meet all of you in person someday soon!
maire_cate
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Honestly there is so much to see that it's difficult to take it all in as you pass by. This tree was in the entrance to the Conservatory and is created from succulents.
maire_cate
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Walking through the Music Room my eye was caught by this colorful floral pillow. It was only as we walked away that Salonva mentioned that the entire chair was upholstered in moss. In the enlarged photo it looks so obvious - but in the room with all the other decorations it was less so.
maire_cate
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This dress was posted in an earlier thread but it was absolutely stunning.

And this is the companion floral outfit.
hhireno
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@jojoco @3katz4me @dedtired @maire_cate @salonva @Kitchenwitch111 co-signed what they already wrote about our lovely day. I look forward to seeing the gardens and the friends in the spring.
maire_cate
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This is the current display:

This is from our previous visit in 2019:
dedtired
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great pictures, Maire. There was so much to see I hardly knew which way to look. I especially loved the moss chair and the red dress.

Thinking of 3Katz who is continuing her visit to the Brandywine today. Wish I could join her but I am one tired but happy girl after yesterday.

Jo, i am glad you stayed home last night. You had a long day .
maire_cate
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Thanks ded - after getting home I realized that I didn't take many pictures and really missed Annie and her great photos.

Hope 3 Katz is enjoying herself and that Kitchenwitch didn't hit any detours on her way home.

My son had been to Longwood a few years ago and stayed to see the evening lights. Last night he called and was disappointed that I missed them. I told him that neither Kitchenwitch nor I were keen on driving 295 late at night and that she had at least another 30 - 40 minutes to go after dropping me off. He asked who I went with and was astonished that I got in a car with a 'perfect stranger' ..... I had to explain to him that over the years most of us here feel we know each other to some degree.

Jo - I hope your voice has recovered and you enjoyed your evening at home. thanks again.

Maire
Sueb20
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Maire, Mtn and I met when we both happened to be in Seattle with our families…I am not sure how many years ago. My kids, who were pretty young at the time, were horrified that DH and I were meeting up with ”someone mom met online” LOL. After all the lectures we give our kids!
maire_cate
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Too funny Sue - that is exactly what my son said - and he's 42........
gsciencechick
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Beautiful photos! I hope to make the next gathering.
rubyclaire
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So beautiful and it sounds like you all had a wonderful time. Good looking group, too!
jojoco
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I’m working right now. It was definitely more fun when you all were here
dedtired
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I feel,sorry for anyone out in this awful,weather. what a shame. I Keep thinking about 3Katz.
nicole___
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Love all the Longwood photos! The group photo is awesome! A wish I was there moment...
3katz4me
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@dedtired - hey weather today was no problem. I did indoor stuff - went to Nemours estate, cruised around there a bit, had brunch on the way home, lounged around my hotel for awhile and out for dinner now. Remember I’m from MN so for me, this weather isn’t bad at all.
dedtired
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Oh hurray, glad to hear from you. i’ve been thinking about you all day.

I really enjoyed my visit to Nemours mansion. I remember our guide called DuPont the Bill Gates of his day. safe travels home tomorrow.
salonva
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Yes! Nemours was a beauty! Glad you enjoyed.

If I recall correctly you travel home today- so wishing you safe travels. Let us know when you get home!

Til next time-
maire_cate
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For those of you who had the mushroom soup and enjoyed it - Longwood Gardens offers the recipe online - along with some others that look very tempting.

https://longwoodgardens.org/dine/recipes
teeda
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Longwood seems like a truly amazing place. And all you ladies look wonderful!
Annie Deighnaugh
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Thanks for the links to the recipes...they look delish!
dedtired
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I had the mushroom soup. It was good and quite filling. i put the sandwich i bought into my bag and had it for dinner. Also very good.
mtnrdredux_gw
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Looks like a wonderful time. So sorry I had to miss it! Esp as I have never met hhireno!

Next time!
roarah
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Off topic but i cannot see any pists when i log on to houzz. I can only get to posts i previously commented on. My topic pages look like this.

Any one else?
bbstx
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Same here
salonva
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yes. me as well.

I guess we'll see that only people who've already commented or liked this thread will be commenting. I get the same no posts found.
roarah
last year
Ok i got a normal page just now. Must have been maintenance.
salonva
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Well I'm getting normal listtings of threads..

And @dedtired-- I didn't quite understand the 3 D glasses. Just lit the menorah and put on a pair and oh my goodness! Thank you Rainbows coming out of the flames!!! . Can't wait to give it to my grands when we see them Tuesday and light the candles! So excited. thank you
mtnrdredux_gw
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I've been having this problem all day, too.

Salon and Ded -- where'd ya' get the rainbow glasses?
Kswl
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Just catching up with this thread and so excited to see the picture of all the Lovely Ladies at Longwood! What a stellar group!

(3katz I have to say your haircut is just outstanding!)
dedtired
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Mtn, Amazon. There are several kinds, reindeer, snowflakes, Santa, etc etc.

Holiday specs

3D Christmas Glasses - 10 Pack Holiday Specs - Hologram Holiday Images https://a.co/d/3snW6PJ
hhireno
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Dedtired very kindly brought a pair of 3-D glasses for all of us. Mine make the lights into reindeer shapes. I’m bringing them with me this evening, i will check out xmas lights as my husband drives us to meet friends for dinner.
dedtired
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Yes, we all admired 3 katz hair, both the cut and gorgeous natural color.

Salonva, it was my pleasure. Just a little fun. Happy Hanukkah.
dedtired
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Hhireno, thats the most fun. I have been lookimg at the neighborhood lights through mine. Any small point of light works. Have fun with them.
3katz4me
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You all are too kind about my hair. After all the years of coloring I had NO idea the natural color would be so good. As far as the haircut - I found a wonderful stylist after two years of suffering with no talent hackers.
maire_cate
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3 katz - it's the truth - the color and cut are perfection.

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