Re: re nursery interview apparel

Great ideas Bonnie.  Her illnesses are difficult and keep her house-bound
but not bedridden.  She's ok while he's at work and his office is just
minutes away.  I did petsit his cat when he took her to the Mayo Clinic for
a couple of weeks once.  It's a pretty sad state for her.  They are in their
early to mid 40s. Fortunately their kids are raised and out.
Kitty

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bonnie Holmes" <holmesbm@usit.net>
To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
Sent: Tuesday, March 02, 2004 4:30 PM
Subject: Re: [CHAT] re nursery interview apparel


> With a very sick wife...you might offer a home made meal or even staying
> with her for a few hours so he can get some free time...it is hard to be a
> care giver and work...or offer to do a time-consuming errand for him.
When
> my husband was in the hospital, one of my friends took our van to get a
> light replaced and another took the van and had it completely cleaned.  My
> nephew did some house repairs that had been pushed aside due to illness.
> All wonderful gifts and remembered.
>
>
> Bonnie Zone 6+ ETN
>
>
>
>
> > [Original Message]
> > From: Kitty <kmrsy@comcast.net>
> > To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
> > Date: 03/02/2004 9:04:05 AM
> > Subject: Re: [CHAT] re nursery interview apparel
> >
> > Thanks Theresa,
> > Unfortunately, our  Hort Ed lives in anapartment and is planning to move
> to
> > a smaller one.  He thinks of our Display Gardens as his garden.  He
works
> > long hours and has a very ill wife so not much free time.  I'm thinking
> > homemade cookies, for which he has a fondness and possibly a houseplant
> for
> > his office, though he already has several.
> >
> > I have several pairs of gloves - you are right about hands drying out.
I
> > love wearing foxgloves for potting as they protect my skin but are thin
> for
> > better tactile ability.  I also have some nice goatskin and heavier
> leathers
> > for heavier work, so I think I'm ready there.
> >
> > Kitty
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: "Tchessie" <tchessie@comcast.net>
> > To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
> > Sent: Tuesday, March 02, 2004 11:30 AM
> > Subject: RE: [CHAT] re nursery interview apparel
> >
> >
> > > Oh Kitty- Congrats! That is wonderful news.  Regarding the thank you-
a
> > > plant of course!
> > > Regarding attire-  you will definitely want comfortable shoes that
have
> a
> > > good nonslip tread.  Sounds like you've got the rest undercontrol- I
> lived
> > > in jeans and sweatshirts when I worked in the nursery- oh and a jacket
> > when
> > > it was cold.  Depending on what you are doing, you'll want gloves some
> of
> > > the time (having your hands in soil alot can really dry them out).
I'm
> > sure
> > > you will be wonderful there!  Count me as jealous of you new
adventure!
> > >
> > > Theresa
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: owner-gardenchat@hort.net [o*@hort.net]On
> > > Behalf Of Kitty
> > > Sent: Tuesday, March 02, 2004 8:29 AM
> > > To: Agardenchat
> > > Subject: [CHAT] re nursery interview apparel
> > >
> > >
> > > I got the call yesterday.  I start working at Arbor Farms some time
next
> > > week.  I'm sure I would not have gotten this job but for the
> Horticulture
> > > Educator at our CES.  He went to school with the owners and called
them
> on
> > > my behalf.  Any ideas on what sort of thank you I should give him?
> > >
> > > New thoughts on apparel:  I start next week - they'll let me know when
> > they
> > > get word of the expected arrival of their truck delivery from Oregon.
> > Snow
> > > has melted and things will be muddy, so I figured I needed some boots.
> > > Also, I am used to wearing canvas slipons all spring, summer, fall.
> These
> > > won't be the best thing for day-in, day-out on my feet, so I decided
to
> > get
> > > some more durable leather tie shoes.  So I went shopping yesterday for
a
> > > sale on footwear.  Also got a pair of cotton twill pants and 2 pair of
> > jeans
> > > (I didn't have any).
> > >
> > > Today I got a call from a nursery just 5 blocks away (AF is 10 miles)
> > > responding to an unsolicited resume I had sent.  Oh well, I'm fairly
> sure
> > > they wouldn't have paid what I'll get at AF.  I'm not going to get
rich
> at
> > > AF, but I will be able to pay my bills, though I won't be able to save
> > > anything.  I'm looking at it as sort of like school or an
apprenticeship
> > or
> > > 'paying my dues' to get some hands-on experience in this field.  So,
I'm
> > > still broke, but still in the black - more than I can say for our
govt!
> > >
> > > I'm thrilled to embark on a new career.  I only hope I'm up to the
task.
> > > Thanks for the support you all have given me; it is truly appreciated,
> > much
> > > more than you can know.
> > >
> > > Kitty
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