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strudeldog

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Posted Reply with quote  #51 
I would be interested as well I met a couple locals at a scion swap and grafting demo last spring with the Atlanta Fruits Group. It's a yahoo forum and and not very active but it is nice to make local contacts
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Phil N.GA. Zone 7 Looking for: De La Reina, Del La Senyora, Martinenca Rimada, Parfum De Cafards, Ponte Tresa,  Sangue Dulce, Emalyn's Purple, and on and on
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I had the pleasure of meeting Strudeldog today. We met up in Jasper, Ga. and swapped a few fig cuttings. He also hooked me up
with PapPaw cuttings. Very nice and generous gentleman.
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Met a lot of good people at the Louisiana Fig Fest last year, I'm sure I will forget some bot met Gene, Noss Jstall, James, Landscapewitch, cajunB(Brian), Dan, Bobby, James Robin, Durio Nursery, all the wives and husbands, please forgive an old man if I forgot anyone.

THE BIG FIG GIG, CENTRAL

CALLING ALL FIGGERS FROM TEXAS, OKLAHOMA, ARKANSAS, OKLAHOMA, AND ALL OTHER AREAS

I am trying to put together a get together in North Texas for late summer or late fall, 1 day maybe 2.

I have had preliminary discussions with the city and it looks good.  Planning guest speakers, 2 classes, judged fig show, fig drink contest, fig recipe contest, cutting/tree swap/sale, trying to get vendors for an ag trade show.  Will be held in conjunction with other events for the non-figgers.  ARRANGEMENTS ARE IN DISCUSSION FOR OVERNIGHT DISCOUNTED ACCOMMODATIONS.

This is a good thing, if we can get regional interest we may be able to have a national event, have to start somewhere.

ANY ATTENDANCE OR HELP IN SETTING THIS UP WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED
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Danny K "EL CAZADOR DE HIGO"
Waskom Tx Zone 7B/8

Wish list: anything anyone wants me to have. LSU RED.  Any LSU fig.
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Danny, what city will this be held in?
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Marshall Texas
across the river from Shreveport Louisiana
2 hrs east of Dallas
3 hrs north of Houston
9 hrs west of Birmingham Ala
3 hrs south of Little Rock Arkansas
etc, etc, LOL
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Danny K "EL CAZADOR DE HIGO"
Waskom Tx Zone 7B/8

Wish list: anything anyone wants me to have. LSU RED.  Any LSU fig.
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I have interest on attending.ayne fly into Shreveport
and rent a car and drive over. Let us know when you
have a date in mind.
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Posted Reply with quote  #57 
Meanwhile, record in various media to distribute to those unable to attend.
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Mike,
The pleasure was mine and enjoyed the visit and the exchange. There is enough of us around Atlanta we should have a gathering at some point, but we will not invite the Kudzu beetles. I hope they don't bother Figs or I am in trouble.
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Phil N.GA. Zone 7 Looking for: De La Reina, Del La Senyora, Martinenca Rimada, Parfum De Cafards, Ponte Tresa,  Sangue Dulce, Emalyn's Purple, and on and on
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I had the pleasure of meeting a very nice guy,  Rich from MA today. He was down in the Atlanta area and we planned a get together. 
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No one yet in Washington.
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Posted Reply with quote  #61 
I met Al, northeastnewbie in NJ.  He's a good guy.
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Growing: Pipo, Sicilian Red, Picolla Negretta, Red Lebanese, Ronde de Bordeaux, Galicia Negra, Violette de Bordeaux, Black Madeira, Celeste, Jolly Tiger, Figo Preto, Cole de Dame Blanc, Cole de Dame Gris, Sal's Gene,  UCD 185-25, Paradiso, Dark Portugal, White Madeira #1, White Ischia, Chicago Hardy, 

Want: Sumacki (bass's), anything that produces like a boss in Ohio!

I am both Octopuslnc & EclecticBotany on eBay 
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Jon, Sue V, Ken Love, FrozenJoe, JR, Salooky (Sean).
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Vern 2006, and his wife.  GREAT people!
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Greg North West Arkanasas Zone 6b
Wish list: any SPECTACULAR cold hardy figs, and/or perhaps a Niagra Bl., Laradek EBT, Kathleen's Bl, Hunt, a great UNK or anything anyone wants me to have???
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no one yet. i usually don't get to meet too many people. too much time goes into kids and their activity. if i can get some time off, might got to dennis's SE fig gathering.
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Pete
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"don't talk to me about naval tradition. It's nothing but rum, sodomy and the lash." - sir winston churchill
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***** all my figs have FMV/FMD, in case you're wondering. *****
***** and... i don't sell things. what little i have will be posted here in winter for first come first serve base to be shared. no, i'm not a socialist...*****
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I had the pleasure of meeting a super nice forum member today, Eden (eden13). I drove 70 miles up to his house and he has quiet
a lay out. I thought I had a few figs. We had good conversation and of course exchanged some figs. Needless to say, I brought
home more than I took.
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Mike, I also met Eden. He was kind enough to drop by on his way back home from vacationing in Destin last week. Couldn't stay long, but we had a good old time touring the fig orchard and chewing the fat. Fig people are the best!

That makes a total of around 6 or 7 forum members I've had the good fortune to meet.
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Frank, he spoke highly of you. May I invite myself to see your orchard on my next trip in that direction?
I certainly would appreciate it and would love to see your place. I now have met five and there are quiet a
number in the North GA area I would like to meet also.
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I had the pleasure meet Bob (luak) and his wonderful wife. 
Had  a VERY nice time looking at his figs, paw paws, and persimmons. 
He was kind enough to let me taste a breba Negronne that he found ripe as we were walking around.

That makes 2 members I have met in person, countless have helped and offered advice via email or PM and seveal have offered cuttings or "figlets".
Wonderful people make up this community. I look forward to when I am in a position to "pay it forward" and pass on some of my cuttings and knowledge (will take a lot longer on the latter)
Greg
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Wish list: any SPECTACULAR cold hardy figs, and/or perhaps a Niagra Bl., Laradek EBT, Kathleen's Bl, Hunt, a great UNK or anything anyone wants me to have???
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Originally Posted by newnandawg
Frank, he spoke highly of you. May I invite myself to see your orchard on my next trip in that direction?<br>I certainly would appreciate it and would love to see your place. I now have met five and there are quiet a<br>number in the North GA area I would like to meet also.<br><br>


Any time, Mike. Any time.
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I had the pleasure of visiting with Mike (newnandawg) on a recent trip to Atlanta GA.-A most generous host.
I've also met Frankie C from RI, Senor Snagger (NJ), RIMike (RI), Paul_D (RI) and a grower from CT named Rui. All nice guys
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Thank you Mike and Frank pleasure was all my. I wish Florida and Georgia weather was better that day and I can stay longer. We was driving 8 hours from Tallahassee to Atlanta do to bad rain, normally is 5 hours drive.
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Posted Reply with quote  #72 
Sounds like fun. Nice way to get the creative thoughts revved up for Spring 14.
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Maryland Zone 7a
Seeking: Panache Tiger Stripe, Ronde De Bordeaux,Black Bethlehem, Sicilian Red, Malta Black, Gino's Black, Col de Dame gris, Figo Preto, Orphan, Black Mission, Macool,Pastilliere, Malta Black, Battalagia Green, Maltese Falcon, Galicia

Please PM me if you have any of the above rooted cuttings or trees for sale or trade.
I am new to collecting so I don't have much to trade as yet.

Currently growing in containers:
Brown Turkey, Atreano,Alma Violetta, English Brown Turkey, Celeste, JH Adriatic, LSU Purple, LSU Tiger, Banana, Early Violette, Stanford, Green Ischia, Violette Du Bordeaux, Mary Lane, Petite Negra, Hollier, Alma, Chicago Hardy, Sals Corleone, Black Madiera, Smith, Desert King, Negronne, St. Rita, Atreano Gold,
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I had the privilege to meet two more of our fine forum members today. Tamarness and Savage270 paid me a visit today and what
two fine individuals they are. I hope to see them again possibly at the fig gathering on August 23rd at GRamaley's in Ft. Mills, S.C.
It is great to be able to put a face with a person's post.
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Mike,  I have had the pleasure of meeting Savage270, Strudeldog, Tamarness and one other Gentleman and his wife who lives near me, but I am drawing blanks for his name at this time.  Showing my age I guess who ever you are you are welcome to call and aggravate me about it if you would like.  I agree with all you have had to say about these guys and must say I really enjoyed my time with each of them.
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Recently I had the unbelievable pleasure in meeting awesome local forum members :)

Mike in Newnan: what a wonderful guy :) if his kindness could be comparable to something I'd say he is a refreshing glass of sweet iced tea on a super hot and sunny day! His kindness and generosity and even uplifting advise has no bounds. Also, have never seen so many varieties all in one place before and to make it all a plus, he has tied growing figs into his landscaping. He has a beautiful yard accented with healthy growing fig varieties in every corner of the yard :) I also had the pleasure to meet his lovely sweet wife that has the most amazing smile. It was a Saturday I'll never forget!

Goss in Canton: I has the pleasure of meeting this great man one rainy evening. They say, after each rain storm there is a rainbow and at the end of the rainbow there's a pot of gold; that is exactly what I found after meeting Goss. He was the first member I have met from this forum and he shared so much of his knowledge from rooting and the processes involved to eventual pinching techniques. I left there with more than just figs; I left there with priceless lifelong knowledge.

Tamar in Atlanta: She is the kindest girl I have ever met. From the moment I pulled into her driveway seeing her water her fig plants and the car ride to and from visiting Mike to the end of the afternoon coming back to her place for a tour of her garden, she had been a pleasure to spend time with. She suggested that my soil is too wet and that my plants probably isn't showing new growth because it's still putting bout roots from my recent up potting. She is so knowledgable and it was an honor to pick her brain with my endless questions. All in all, she was the perfect company to share a car ride and ultimately a fantastic fig day :)
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Posted Reply with quote  #76 
You should word this, "who would you like to meet?"  I'd love to meet many of you, but Rafed stands out.  LandscapeWitch is next.  DirtTexas, for sure.  And martin because I need him to know that heaven is light.
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I had the grand tour of WillsC's orchard. I had a wonderful day looking at trees and yes I came home with some ducks. Just kidding, figs. The ducks will be on my want list. And yes,fig people are the best. Thanks again Wills
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Tim Drag, Jazz Bass, ascpete, ejp3, Barry, Jimmy Chao, Tim, Bass, Mark, Vic, Donna, Vito, Herman2, Chris-Belleclare, Vito (detomaso), Gorgi, Coop-Dominick's fig...et al.  There are a few more,  but I can't remember who. 

Why can't I remember who?  I'm a geezer.   Where:  @ Tim Drag's Fig Fest....a great time was had by all.


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i still wish there where members in my neck of the woods. think Martin is the closest to me at about 8 hours drive.
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Hershell and Ryan (IamKriya).   I am driving up to see Hershells greenhouses and figs on Friday.  
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I met Goss. As usual I was rushed but made it anyway. A couple exchanges and on my way. Thanks Goss.
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Hershell you are welcome and it was a pleasure to meet you.  Hopefully someday we can spend more time together.  Just something about having to work for a living that seems to put a rush on at all times

Blessings
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People I have met,

In Canada I have met Adriano and his wife, Nelson and his dad, Paul and his wife and son, Professor Michael Bostoc and his family. John P and his Uncle Theo and James.

In the states I have met Jon, Sue, Gil, Cathy and her husband David, Gene and his wife Linda, Vivian and her husband, Sal, Kit, Martin and his wife Mary, Robert, Barry and his family, Dan F, Dan N, Ruben and Jason.
Have spoken with Little John, Bass and George. And who could forget our friend Nick (oldghost)? Have spoken with him too.

I know I am missing a name or two.
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Jon, Sue, Bass, Darby (missing in action), Igor, Armando, and a bunch more at the Fig Fiesta last year), Gary (figgary), and some more.  I'm expecting to finally meet one more tomorrow!

I'm waiting for Hershell to drop by for a tour and build me a greenhouse! LOL
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I wish I could do both. As much as we text I feel like I know you. Thanks for the help. Goss I might try to run by again before I finish this job if time allows.
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O.K. Hershell just give me a call to make sure I'm around
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October 5th Tim is having his second fig meeting in Chester NJ , all are welcome, come to this and meet whole pile of fig friends! Geezer Frank was there last year! lol
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