Re: Symposium in Vancouver

**"Suzanne Pierot" s*@hvi.net**

Would appreciate information on your Holland tour.
Suzanne Pierot, President
American Ivy Society

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Donna Dawson" <donna@icangarden.com>
To: "'Garden Writers -- GWL -- The Garden Writers Forum'"
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Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2005 6:09 PM
Subject: [GWL] Symposium in Vancouver

> Hi Doreen and all...first I must apologize for not getting to this.  I had
> planned, but after our region meetings I went back to my room, unpacked
> everything and promptly had a nap :) The symposium in Vancouver made me
very
> proud to be a Canadian.  To hear what our guests from the U.S. had to say
> about the different places they visited was so good for the soul.  Of
course
> having it in Vancouver made it extra special because it is a wonderful
> scenic city in itself.  I thought it was planned so well.  I don't think
we
> had any travel issues, nor any other issues for that matter.  I know Brian
> was so nervous about us all visiting but have to say it was a magical
visit.
> Every visit had something to offer us and that is what the symposiums are
> all about - that and networking of course and when one does not have to
take
> a nap, they get more of that in as well!
>
> On another note, may I add that last year our Region 7 had a tour going to
> England, and next July 2-10th we are off again to Holland and Belgium.
Our
> member in Holland - who was at the symposium - has helped me put together
a
> wonderful tour just for the members of the GWA.  If you would like further
> information on it, please send me an email.
>
>
> Donna Dawson, Master Gardener
> Member Garden Writers Association
> Affiliate Member Canadian Institute of Travel Counsellors
> Member Royal Horticultural Society
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>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: gardenwriters-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org
> [g*@lists.ibiblio.org] On Behalf Of Doreen
Howard
> Sent: September 15, 2005 3:07 PM
> To: gardenwriters@lists.ibiblio.org
> Subject: [GWL] Symposium Party & Mystery Mailer
>
> Hi All,
> The Vancouver GWL party was a success and enjoyed by all who attended,
about
> 25 list members.  Thanks to everyone who contributed to the sumptuous
> appetizer array. It was fabulous--duck pizza, spring rolls, etc. The
> conversation and networking were fabulous, too.
>
> The highlight of the Vancouver symposium, IMHO, was our visit to Brian
> Minter's display garden in Chilliwack.  It was ethereal and better than
many
> botanical gardens.
> Snipped
>
>
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