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Post by Lou78W on Sept 9, 2017 9:38:56 GMT
Thanks for updating us Derek. I know that there is quite an active group on Facebook and the NDS have a flourishing forum so its no surprise to me that we have lost popularity. I don't show now so don't have much to contribute, apart from encouraging those who put up their pics and successes on here. This group lost its "oomph" a bit when Tel passed away, then Janey. Its a shame (:
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Post by johndoe on Sept 9, 2017 12:38:30 GMT
You're right there, Lou, losing Tel and Moonlight so close together was just devastating, and then the arrival of the Facebook page really took the wind out of the forums sails. I still like posting on here, especially now it's much easier to post pictures. Derek, I don't know who wasn't talking to David, but I always answered any question or comments he posted. It's a shame he no longer comes on as the number of people who do is getting smaller by the month.
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Post by johndoe on Sept 9, 2017 17:00:00 GMT
Had a great day at the Stevenage Allotment Society show today, 3 1st, 6 2nd, and a 3rd, plus best exhibit in the Dahlia classes, and best exhibit in show  . Kevin Moores won the 3 vase championship, well done mate. So after winning the High Wycombe dahlia society championship last week, 8 1st at the Knebworth show, a 1st at the National on Tuesday, and now today, makes all those very early mornings and late evenings worthwhile. I hope everybody showing this weekend has as much luck as I've had.....
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Post by Cat on Sept 9, 2017 21:03:48 GMT
johndoe awesome results my friend, well done  We have finished showing for the year. We had originally thought that we would do another 2 this weekend but after wisley and the weather so poor we decided to finish on the high of good results and not worry about trying for blooms in the rain. Che and I have really enjoyed our run this year and I dont want to loose the passion he has gained from his amazing experiences. We are both enjoying looking at everyone's posts of their ongoing shows johndoe derekbrooks and agree that posting pictures on here is much better - shame it wasn't available sooner. Having just been made a village shows press secretary I think that it's that fact that Facebook reaches such a large audience that has made it appealing but I am happy to post here as long as it is running, if it wasnt for Tel telling me on facebook to join this page I wouldnt have 'met' you all and made the journey with Che that we have been able to enjoy for the last 3 years
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Post by Raymond on Sept 10, 2017 10:47:36 GMT
Hi everyone . I dont get the time to come on here often . I need to sort out a new way uploading pictures to here . I have had alot of ups and downs this season. Not the time needed as well due to work issues and health . In the end though i am over the moon with my results Kent on the 3rd 7 firsts 4 of them trophy classes 3 seconds 1 third National at wisley Won the internediates. Still in shock. I did not have any nice mediums as all damped off so had to use young hillcrest candy and sheval megan . The megan ok. The star was hillcrest jersie scoring 23 points . Highest scoring vase in class . It pulled me through just . Was nominated for a higher award . Got another first in two vases exhibitors choice with cherwell goldcrest and kilmorie the kilmorie nominated for a higher award. 2nd in the six distinct cultivar small or min cactus or semi cactus . 3rd two vases of five sml dec and sml cactus or semi cactus. My small semi cactus and cactus have been super for me this year . Shame the rest not ! Hahaha johndoe Cat great to see you at wisley and well done for all the great blooms you exhibited and for the rest of the season. Started my plans for next year now . Once i sort a new picure app i will post pictures . Lou78W derekbrooks i will try to post more often on the forums . |
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Post by lesley on Sept 10, 2017 17:12:16 GMT
Good to see you back Raymond and well done on your wins, i also did really well this year with our local shows i won eight cups |
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Post by johnjess on Sept 10, 2017 19:17:01 GMT
Good to see you back Raymond and congratulations on your success at the National . I'm only a beginner and this forum has been a great source of info and its great to have experienced growers like yourself to ask for advice.
I found uploading photos improved greatly recently. Looking forward to seeing your pics.
Johnjess
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Post by derekbrooks on Sept 10, 2017 21:00:56 GMT
Today I have had a reply from Raymond.I sent him a message last week telling him that I had shown Trouper Dan and won a prize with it because he sent me the plants. He also sent me some "Garden Friends". I showed a vase of that yesterday and got a third and I have just told him that.
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Post by Lou78W on Sept 11, 2017 7:34:32 GMT
Hi everyone . I dont get the time to come on here often . I need to sort out a new way uploading pictures to here . I have had alot of ups and downs this season. Not the time needed as well due to work issues and health . In the end though i am over the moon with my results Kent on the 3rd 7 firsts 4 of them trophy classes 3 seconds 1 third National at wisley Won the internediates. Still in shock. I did not have any nice mediums as all damped off so had to use young hillcrest candy and sheval megan . The megan ok. The star was hillcrest jersie scoring 23 points . Highest scoring vase in class . It pulled me through just . Was nominated for a higher award . Got another first in two vases exhibitors choice with cherwell goldcrest and kilmorie the kilmorie nominated for a higher award. 2nd in the six distinct cultivar small or min cactus or semi cactus . 3rd two vases of five sml dec and sml cactus or semi cactus. My small semi cactus and cactus have been super for me this year . Shame the rest not ! Hahaha johndoe Cat great to see you at wisley and well done for all the great blooms you exhibited and for the rest of the season. Started my plans for next year now . Once i sort a new picure app i will post pictures . Lou78W derekbrooks i will try to post more often on the forums . Wow!! Well done Raymond....all your hard work has paid off ....xx |
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Post by SueA on Sept 11, 2017 8:03:31 GMT
Lovely to hear from you Raymond, you've been missed! There's a new button on the forum when you post s reply. Just click 'Add image to post' & then browse on your tablet/computer etc. for the pic. & then upload, we'd love to see your photos. |
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Post by Raymond on Sept 11, 2017 14:21:52 GMT
Thank you everyone. More good news today i passed my driving test will make life so much easier .
Specialising a little bit in small semi cactus and cactus next year all being well. Seems to be my forte . Hillcrest jersie when all had dumped it in the south i thought no give it another go. Figured it out now .
Just to figure the rest out ! Hahaha been a great later part of the year after alot of early set backs.
Any recommendations on a picture app for here ? Photobucket wants loads of money .
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Post by johnjess on Sept 11, 2017 15:27:55 GMT
Hi Raymond,
I don't think you need a photo hosting site anymore to post photos. When you click the reply button the next page has an add image to post in the top right hand corner you click on it and then just select photos from your computer/tablet.
Hope that helps.
johnjess
ps Congratulations on the driving!!
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Post by lesley on Sept 11, 2017 17:13:18 GMT
Thank you everyone. More good news today i passed my driving test will make life so much easier . Specialising a little bit in small semi cactus and cactus next year all being well. Seems to be my forte . Hillcrest jersie when all had dumped it in the south i thought no give it another go. Figured it out now . Just to figure the rest out ! Hahaha been a great later part of the year after alot of early set backs. Any recommendations on a picture app for here ? Photobucket wants loads of money . Congratulations on passing your driving test, well done. |
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Post by johnjess on Sept 11, 2017 17:42:16 GMT
Raymond mentioned Hillcrest Jersie not being grown by many growers down South, are there many dahlias that have a North or South preference?
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Post by johndoe on Sept 11, 2017 18:02:17 GMT
Thank you everyone. More good news today i passed my driving test will make life so much easier . Specialising a little bit in small semi cactus and cactus next year all being well. Seems to be my forte . Hillcrest jersie when all had dumped it in the south i thought no give it another go. Figured it out now . Just to figure the rest out ! Hahaha been a great later part of the year after alot of early set backs. Any recommendations on a picture app for here ? Photobucket wants loads of money . Well done Raymond, that'll make it a lot easier for you getting your blooms to the shows. Wouldn't like to take a driving test nowadays, too many idiots on the road. It was a lot easier back in 1977  .
It think that's a great decision to concentrate on your semi-cactus and cactus, you had some good blooms last year, and your Jersie's were very good.
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. Kevin Moores won the 3 vase championship, well done mate. So after winning the High Wycombe dahlia society championship last week, 8 1st at the Knebworth show, a 1st at the National on Tuesday, and now today, makes all those very early mornings and late evenings worthwhile.
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