Hi! Avril from Down Under

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  1. flowergirl

    flowergirl New Seed

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    Hi guys!

    I've just signed up - looks like a fun forum.
    I'm big on container gardening, despite being on acreage, as I have a huge verandah and its a bush block so we don't have that much flat area.
    I have flowers all around the house and looking forward to chat about growing and appreciating flowers.
    Mundanely, I do webbie things for florists and play dress ups in the SCA :) (That's a medieval recreation group, in case your eyes are bugging out ;))
     
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    Frank GardenStew Founder Staff Member Administrator

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    Hi Avril and a warm welcome to GardenStew, you sure have found a fun place to share knowledge with like-minded people. A medieval recreation group, how interesting :) What activities do you get up to in that?
     
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    Hi there and thanks for the warm welcome :)

    I'm a busy girl, so I'm not as active as I like, but its all about recreating the medieval lifestyle, so we are off spending our weekends dressed up in accurate medieval clothing, doing medieval things like weaving and sewing (and watching the boys fight ;))
     
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    Netty Chaotic Gardener Plants Contributor

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    Hi flowergirl :wave:
    Welcome from southern Ontario!
     



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    Thanks Netty :)
    Its good to be here!
     
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    CritterPainter Awed by Nature

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    Hi! We have the SCA here too, some pretty big groups. I was invited to join since I not only spin wool on a wheel but am good with a drop spindle too. Didn't have the time though.
    What's a "bush block"?
     
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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Hello Flowergirl.

    I brought you a new container for your verandah.

    [​IMG]

    WELCOME to GardenStew from West Lothian in Scotland. You must show us some piccies of you all dressed in your medievil costumes. :-D Lovely to have you here with us.
     
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    Aww, thanks Eileen :)
    but... pictures? of me? {desperately thinks of an excuse} but cameras won't be invented for centuries yet!
    {runs away}
    ;)
     
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    [​IMG] Hiya Avril, welcome to the group.
     
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    Hey Zuzu! Thanks for the welcome :)
     
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    Hi Avril, welcome from Louisiana. Great to have you on the Stew. I love Australia's flora and fauna. It is one place I hope to visit.
     
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    Hi there cajunbelle!
    Such a warm welcome I am getting :) I'll have to make sure I have a good read (I'm actually supposed to be working ATM)
    {sneaks back to desk}
     
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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Avril we come in all shapes and sizes here so no running off and pretending cameras don't exist!! :D :D I'm sure you look great in your costume. We'd also love to see pics of your plants, house, family, pets, wildlife .... well anything really 'cause we do soooo love other peoples photographs and we're a nosey bunch into the bargain. :D
     
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    Well I do try to avoid the camera, and I'm not sure there are any photos of me in garb.
    But I'll think about it :)
     
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    Welcome to the stew from South Louisiana you will like it here
     

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