On Wed, 8 Aug 2007 19:26:30 CST, San Diego Joe wrote:

Just since 2005. The first year requires 50 hrs and 25 after that. Doesn't
seem to be a problem. I think they picked me for my IT skills - I'm now in
charge of the "computer" committee, which seems to be everything that
doesn't have to do with an actual plant

Oh yes, once they realize you have IT skills, there goes the outdoors. ;-)

We're under the auspices of the University of California.

You are right about it being a great group of people. Although I would have
to say several are just a tad on the crazy side - a lot like some ponders!
San Diego Joe

Yup.... special rooms for growing their special plants (legal special
plants) misting systems, etc. Ponds & gardening attract the insane and make
them whole... well... at least only 1 or 2 ears of corn from a crop. ;-)
~ jan
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