Re: Gardening in the South

Darlin' - I wouldn't last a month up there.  I understand what you're saying
but - ugh on the cold.

On 2/15/06, Donna <gossiper@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>
> Being a native Illinois'in...
>
> This is really the worse time of the year here. You
> can't wait for spring to arrive and you are so tired
> of winter. (although this year has been mild)
>
> Most folks here hybernate- and go thru this after
> holiday withdrawal of going everywhere in a few short
> weeks. Not much to do right now, and the walls start
> to close in on you.
>
> Since Andrea arrived here during the 'getting ready
> for winter/holiday' season, doubt she really had time
> to meet the neighbors or start some friendships.... I
> know I would go stir crazy if it was not for some
> great friends here who I can call and say... lets go
> somewhere- anywhere-on the spur of the moment .... and
> we do! Makes this season bearable...
>
> Although I am not trying to talk her out of going
> home, just wish she had the time to really see this
> area- the lakefront, the public gardens, the museums,
> - there is alot of interesting things to do, but the
> darn commuting in the snow/cold really sucks! :)
>
> Donna
>
> --- Bonnie Holmes <holmesbm@usit.net> wrote:
>
> > When we moved to DC, I felt the same way...missed
> > the mountains and
> > friendly people.  In fact, I often dreamed that I
> > was walking down a wooded
> > path to the river and, then, woke and found myself
> > in a high rise and in
> > tears.  It is interesting how nature can make such
> > an impact and make you
> > miss it even though your new environment has its own
> > beauty.  Build your
> > new tropical garden and enjoy.
> >
> >
> > > [Original Message]
> > > From: Zemuly Sanders <zsanders@midsouth.rr.com>
> > > To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
> > > Date: 2/15/2006 6:20:15 PM
> > > Subject: Re: [CHAT] Gardening in the South
> > >
> > > I can so identify with that. <LOL> When you are
> > all settled back in
> > Beaufort
> > > I might just have to come see you -- if I have any
> > money left.
> > > zem
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Andrea Hodges"
> > <andrea.hodges@sbcglobal.net>
> > > To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
> > > Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2006 3:35 PM
> > > Subject: Re: [CHAT] Gardening in the South
> > >
> > >
> > > > Zem, I've started to feel like Jack Nicholson in
> > The Shining. That
> > can't
> > > > be a good thing. LOL!
> > > > A
> > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > From: "Zemuly Sanders"
> > <zsanders@midsouth.rr.com>
> > > > To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
> > > > Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2006 3:22 PM
> > > > Subject: Re: [CHAT] Gardening in the South
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >> Andrea, you are a hoot!
> > > >> zem
> > > >> ----- Original Message -----
> > > >> From: "Andrea Hodges"
> > <andrea.hodges@sbcglobal.net>
> > > >> To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
> > > >> Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2006 10:18 AM
> > > >> Subject: [CHAT] Gardening in the South
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >>> Just wanted to let you all know, I accepted my
> > old job back in South
> > > >>> Carolina
> > > >>> this morning.
> > > >>>
> > > >>> I start work on March 6.
> > > >>> I had hoped that I would love it here in
> > Illinois, but it's just not
> > > >>> happening. I can't take the winter, and
> > everyone says this has been a
> > > >>> mild
> > > >>> one. So, I'm headed back to Beaufort,
> > pretentious though it is.
> > > >>>
> > > >>> I miss the water, the live oaks, the camellias
> > and azaleas, the
> > > >>> evergreens,
> > > >>> and even the alligators. I need sun and light
> > and warm days and
> > nights.
> > > >>>
> > > >>> I'll be in a new house so I get to start a
> > whole new garden.
> > > >>>
> > > >>> Andrea
> > > >>> Petersburg, IL
> > > >>> soon to be Beaufort, SC
> > > >>>
> > > >>>
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Pam Evans
Kemp TX
zone 8A

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