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Post by Chuckles on Jan 26, 2007 9:38:14 GMT
Anyone going to go..........I've only been once and that was about 10 years ago. So I'm going to go with a mate  I know it's on with Good Food and Good Homes this year which I'm not bothered about seeing, well, I say that but bet I'll have a snoop ;D www.bbcgardenersworldlive.com/
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Post by sweetleaf on Jan 26, 2007 9:43:33 GMT
I want to go and I think 4P is going, was hoping to get a gang together and meet up for a bit ;D Apparently its going to be expensive this year because of the additions I thought it was big last year, could have done with going two days running.  |
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Post by 4pygmies on Jan 26, 2007 9:48:32 GMT
I want to go but my friend who normally comes with me is not keen this year because of the extra bits. I think it sounds like a nightmare to get round - it was bad enough last year...I'm planning on going still if it's not a ridiculous price. I haven't looked yet. If no one else is keen can we meet somewhere else instead? A garden vaguely equidistant maybe or something? I know that might be tricky. We'll have to have a think..
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Post by Chuckles on Jan 26, 2007 9:52:32 GMT
I've booked for the Friday and it's £16.50 each on line. Think it was only a fiver when I went all those years ago.
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Post by sleepysunday on Jan 26, 2007 9:52:34 GMT
If you book on-line the cheapest ticket price is £18.50 (inc booking fee of 50p!)
That's not taking into account the £6+ parking charge
I think it's an absolute rip off
Would rather go to Shrewsbury show, Malvern Show or Kings Heath Show
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Post by 4pygmies on Jan 26, 2007 9:56:52 GMT
Blimey, that's a lot of money to pay to be submerged in a sea of people, struggle to see any show gardens and never be able to find somewhere to sit.....I shall have to look at a map to see how far these other places are from me.
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Post by sweetleaf on Jan 26, 2007 10:19:39 GMT
Ill go along with any plans as long as I get enough notice.
Thanks sleepy, for the avatar......... ;D
I really like it!
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Post by Chuckles on Jan 26, 2007 10:29:30 GMT
Well I booked on line and it was £33 for the 2 of us, when I went to school that makes it £16.50 each Forgot about parking though  ....guess that can be pay on the day |
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Post by sweetleaf on Jan 26, 2007 13:16:02 GMT
If I go Im on the train...the car parks are humungous, Dr Bill had trouble finding his car last year, I remember.
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Post by Chuckles on Jan 26, 2007 17:25:55 GMT
I remember the car parks from before, queuing for coaches to get you to the ground and back, getting back in the dark and not remembering were you are parked because it all looks different in the dark Oh joy |
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Post by Chuckles on Apr 10, 2007 8:37:11 GMT
Not long now, is anyone else definately going. I'm going to have to start to save some pennies and get my comfy shoes out ready ;D
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Post by Cheerypeabrain on Apr 11, 2007 18:46:54 GMT
Hiya CBB... 4P and I are going on the Saturday (16th) so we'll miss you  4P is coming over to my house on the Friday and staying over (oo it'll be just like school...only with more cider) then she's driving me to the NEC in her car...YAY! |
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Post by Chuckles on Apr 11, 2007 19:40:05 GMT
Hey steady you pair you'll be in no fit state to shop till you drop at GW by the sound of it ;D ;D Anyway once I've been there'll be nowt left |
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Post by Chuckles on May 22, 2007 22:08:28 GMT
Got my tickets through last week ;D getting quite excited now. Must make a list of possible puchases although it will probably not be needed ;D
Anyone else other than 4P and CPB going.
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Post by Chuckles on Jun 11, 2007 6:21:40 GMT
Oooooooh it's this week. Must get my comfy shoes out ready for Thursday ;D
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Post by Chuckles on Jun 17, 2007 6:50:41 GMT
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Post by jean on Jun 17, 2007 7:02:06 GMT
Great pictures Chuckles, sounds like it was a long day, did you come home empty handed |
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Post by Chuckles on Jun 17, 2007 7:27:58 GMT
Oooooh no JL I did buy a few plants ;D nothing very exciting. Was really tempted to go mad but managed to contain myself Primula Vialli x 3 Primula ? ? x 3 the orange one to the left of Vialli on the photo Guara linheimeri - Whirling Butterflies x 2 Cimicifuga simplex Brunette x 2 100 Sweat Pea seeds - The Staffordshire Collection Lianne Marie, Winner, Just Jenny, Charlies Angel, Cathy Wright, Katie Alice, Subtle Charm, Sandi Jones, Our Harry and Jilly |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2007 9:27:53 GMT
Lovely photos Chuckles, glad you had a good time. Hope the aching legs feel better soon |
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Post by 4pygmies on Jun 17, 2007 14:36:47 GMT
SORRY! Didn't get any pictures of the show gardens....the only time I got close enough to photograph them it was pouring with rain (very cooling for achy feet!) so I didn't take any pictures. There were some lovely gardens - only one I actively disliked which I shan't go on about here cos it sounds so negative! The Floral Marquee was gorgeous as usual and we had a thoroughly good day. I bought a Red leaved Angelica, Salvia patens X 2, and a totally beautiful Judas Tree. Cheery bought more than me, so I shall leave her to tell you about her haul! I do NOT like the amalgamation with the other 2 shows - you'd need superhuman energy to go round all three, or even 2! . Also the indoor Plant Mall seemed a lot smaller than last year (presumably because of less space). I really enjoyed the day - because of the excellant company and I can't wait for next year. (But hardly ANY native plants again  ) |
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Post by 4pygmies on Jun 17, 2007 15:36:59 GMT
I took this pic of a little bit of a show garden cos it reminded me of LL's wildlife tower. Looked really nice as part of a garden.  |
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....guess that can be pay on the day 
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