In article 1fzpb0n.9feheemuoge1N%00senetnospamtodayta@macunl imited.net
, Jim W writes


Very cool that you actually managed to meet Christo..

Quite easy really, just emailed them and asked when he would be there. I
explained it was a Birthday 'Present' and they put it in his diary that
Joan would be there. We were pleasantly surprised that when I introduced
Joan and remarked it was her Birthday, he said 'Oh yes I remember' :-))
Apparently he takes a 'walk about' in the gardens late afternoons when
he is there, he also walks about in the early mornings, but the grounds
are closed.

I ama big fan of
his.. We have his excellent Gardener Cook book and his style is unique.
//
Jim

I haven't read any of his books, Joan is the gardener, but she does show
me 'snippets' here and there and explains 'That is what I want to do'
and if it involves the hardware, out comes the spade, spirit level, etc.
Not just his books, but what seems like 100's of gardening books, which
leads me to ask the question, 'Why do gardeners have so many books?'

Mike

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I was at the airport, checking in at the gate, when the airport employee
asked, "Has anyone put anything in your baggage without your knowledge?"
I said, "If it was without my knowledge, how would I know?"
He smiled and nodded knowingly, "That's why we ask."