Hallson's hosta happening

Wanda · Post by **Wanda** » Jul 21, 2007 9:43 am

Yippee! We got Dale and John (and hopefully Emily) again!

Hey, Dale...are you gonna drop by Leafy’s on the way here? (hehe)

John...Chris had a couple Tidewaters left, so I had him set aside one for me to buy this year, since I can’t seem to win one (hehe).

Gosh, I am SO looking forward to this...I really need a break!

wanda

newtohosta-no more · Post by **newtohosta-no more** » Jul 21, 2007 10:01 am

@ Dale. Yeah right...it's those quiet ones you have to really watch.

Happy to see that you'll make it this year. We missed you last year.

pauhaus · Post by **pauhaus** » Jul 21, 2007 10:18 am

Hey guys and gals, I think I'm going to be there too. Been wanting to attend but always had conflicting dates. Not this time though! Looking forward to meeting everyone.

wishiwere · Post by **wishiwere** » Jul 21, 2007 12:25 pm

So Chris? Is there a final schedule for this get-to-gether yet? We have a family reunion in Lansing

that day, and are still debating which one we have to forego

Hoping we can do a bit of both maybe.

Post by **Chris_W** » Jul 21, 2007 2:32 pm

People typically start rolling in around 10am. Lunch will be around noon, then the drawing for the gas cards, hosta trade, auction, and raffle after lunch (1pm to 3pm). After that we socialize into the night. Leftover lunch becomes dinner, usually lots of munchies. We will provide pop, water, and beer, if you want other things to drink feel free to bring something.

Hope that helps, and we look forward to seeing all of you next Saturday

newtohosta-no more · Post by **newtohosta-no more** » Jul 21, 2007 8:08 pm

Glad you'll be able to join the fun this year, Paul! It's always a good time.

I have to remember that I will need to leave about 3ish to run up and get checked into my room. Then I'll come back down for the evening.

thy · Post by **thy** » Jul 22, 2007 11:57 pm

The 28. ... here I had the start of august in my head...

So Chris please help me out once again with a plant for the auction .... please

...still need that little angelfaced emotion

Seems to be my way to add hostas to US gardens

and HEJ Kathleen... I need your help..send me a PM or e-mail 14 to 16 days before the get to gether next year... I'm so late this year, so it would be a so so it it would be there in time... so his year I go with a plant from Chris

But i would like to find somthing from my country ... one year

Have the best time ever

Pia

Wanda · Post by **Wanda** » Jul 24, 2007 8:59 am

Just checked the National Weather Service forecast for the nursery: For Saturday they are calling for partly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms and a high of 83 degrees. Don’t worry...with this weird DRY summer, slight chance of tstorms means “ha, ha, ha...you ain’t gonna get any rain AGAIN!”

The shirt is progressing nicely - only one and a half hosta left to paint...then five hosta to go back and “fix”. The 6 solid color hosta are done with veins and corrugation. They look great! The variegated hosta seemed sort of plain in comparison, so they will all be turned into streakers, since the trial version turned out so well. I really should have started this shirt earlier (hehe).

Glad to see you can make it this year Paul! Hey, Pia...you really have to show up one of these years! We really appreciate the auction hosta, but we would truly rather have you. We would love to meet you in person!

I am really looking forward to seeing everyone again and talking hosta. I am SO READY for a whole day out...just for Wanda! Feel bad about abandoning my husband all day with his mom (she is so mean to him), but I HAVE to get out. Have my mom, grandpa and BIL all set to stop over a few times during the day to give my poor sweetie and puppy a break.

Could everyone do me (and everyone) a favor? When you label your trade and auction plants, could you also please put your name on the label? I like to know where my hosta come from and who to thank for their donations.

See you soon!

wanda

ps. It is THIS Saturday, right? The 28th? Just checking...

Lessadragon · Post by **Lessadragon** » Jul 25, 2007 9:48 am

We're leaving in 2 days! Oh, I can't wait

See you all soon.

Lynn

LucyGoose · Post by **LucyGoose** » Jul 25, 2007 11:09 am

Oh Pia, that is so sweet of you to offer us a auction plant! Thanks, but I am like Wanda.....we would love to see you in person!!

I will try to remind you....

Wanda, the idea about putting your name on the back of the tag is great! I will do that, too....

Hey Chris......I will need a trade hosta....I wasn't going to do the trade, but I have soooo much fun, I have to do it....

See everyone soon!!!!!

MollyD · Post by **MollyD** » Jul 25, 2007 11:22 am

Okay I'm feeling like Cinderella here

being left behind while you all go to the ball without me

Have fun you guys and take lots of pictures.

MollyD

PeggyC · Post by **PeggyC** » Jul 25, 2007 2:17 pm

My FIL is doing very poorly again and the family was called to the nursing home on Sunday. He's still hanging in there but I don't feel like I can leave right now. Everyone have a wonderful time!!

newtohosta-no more · Post by **newtohosta-no more** » Jul 25, 2007 3:11 pm

We'll miss seeing you there, Peggy, but we certainly understand why you feel you can't be away right now.

And Molly....remember that Cinderella got to go to the ball afterall! I guess you need to find yourself a Fairy Godmother to make it happen this year.

I'm sorry you can't come . It would have been wonderful meeting you in person. Maybe next year!

I'm still trying to decide on a hosta to donate to the auction. Hmmmmmm

MollyD · Post by **MollyD** » Jul 25, 2007 3:17 pm

Peggy sorry your FIL is so ill.

Joan as you say maybe next year -sigh.

MollyD

Patrushka · Post by **Patrushka** » Jul 25, 2007 3:56 pm

Peg, I'm so sorry that your FIL isn't doing well. I understand your reluctance to leave now. Sending good thoughts and prayers your way. We'll miss you!

mommatina · Post by **mommatina** » Jul 25, 2007 4:30 pm

I hope everyone has a wonderful time and a safe journey...and one of these days maybe I'll even make it to the Hallson's Happening...

I look forward to all the pictures...

LucyGoose · Post by **LucyGoose** » Jul 25, 2007 5:41 pm

Awwww, I too am sorry that your FIL is not doing well....I will sure miss seeing you....But understand.

Molly, just start planning NOW....then you can get to come!

I am donating that Japanese hosta again....it is 2-3 eyes. But I am bummed out that the mother plant did not set seeds....either did the one I divided to grow for this...

I got the broccoli today for the salad....

I am so looking forward to seeing my Brian & Chris and EVERYONE!!

MollyD · Post by **MollyD** » Jul 25, 2007 5:44 pm

Thanks Lucy but it's not the money, it's the timing. We were okay when it was in August but July blew us out of the water

MollyD

LucyGoose · Post by **LucyGoose** » Jul 25, 2007 6:10 pm

I see.....and this is the first time that we have had it in July, too.....

....Next Year!

MollyD · Post by **MollyD** » Jul 25, 2007 6:14 pm

Just my luck! Oh well from what I've read some have found July better for them so I guess it's okay.

MollyD