I haven't been around the ng for some time, & have probably missed much of the
action - my loss.

Anyway, to all who grow & love their orchids, both old friends & recent
newcomers, my best wishes for a happy, peaceful Christmas and a successful &
enjoyable 2009.
Dave Gillingham
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Yes, have a happy...

BTW, did you hear the one about the Hallmark Snowman Snowglobe recall?
Snowglobes shaped like little holiday snowmen. It seems that when set in
sunlight, these become pyro-maniacal and will act like magnifying lenses
which cause objects nearby to burst into flame.

And they have recalled them? Recalled them! I want one! It is just such
an amusing idea to be an accident. I think it would make a great holiday
special, soon to be a classic. I can come up with half a dozen plots right
now...mostly animated...most having visuals of mad snowmen with laser beam
eyes on a rampage in the middle of a "Babes in Toyland" type musical
number....

Yes, have a happy...





"Dave Gillingham" wrote in message
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I haven't been around the ng for some time, & have probably missed much of
the
action - my loss.

Anyway, to all who grow & love their orchids, both old friends & recent
newcomers, my best wishes for a happy, peaceful Christmas and a successful
&
enjoyable 2009.
Dave Gillingham
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Merry Christmas, Dave, Al and all the rest of the rgo gang, vets and newbies
alike.

Al, only you, on Christmas Eve, could have imagined that snow globe
scenario. I love you for it.

I must admit, when I first heard about that recall I cracked up.

Diana

"Al Pickrel" wrote in message
...
Yes, have a happy...

BTW, did you hear the one about the Hallmark Snowman Snowglobe recall?
Snowglobes shaped like little holiday snowmen. It seems that when set in
sunlight, these become pyro-maniacal and will act like magnifying lenses
which cause objects nearby to burst into flame.

And they have recalled them? Recalled them! I want one! It is just such
an amusing idea to be an accident. I think it would make a great holiday
special, soon to be a classic. I can come up with half a dozen plots
right now...mostly animated...most having visuals of mad snowmen with
laser beam eyes on a rampage in the middle of a "Babes in Toyland" type
musical number....

Yes, have a happy...





"Dave Gillingham" wrote in message
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I haven't been around the ng for some time, & have probably missed much of
the
action - my loss.

Anyway, to all who grow & love their orchids, both old friends & recent
newcomers, my best wishes for a happy, peaceful Christmas and a
successful &
enjoyable 2009.
Dave Gillingham
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On Wed, 24 Dec 2008 05:19:42 -0800, Dave Gillingham wrote
(in article ):

I haven't been around the ng for some time, & have probably missed much of
the
action - my loss.

Anyway, to all who grow & love their orchids, both old friends & recent
newcomers, my best wishes for a happy, peaceful Christmas and a successful &
enjoyable 2009.
Dave Gillingham

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Thank you, Dave. I echo your sentiments.

Tom
Walnut Creek, CA
Nikon D200

Why thank you Dave & all the best to you & yours too.

Happy Christmas to one & all & a prolific blooming 2009.

Cheers Wendy


"Dave Gillingham" wrote in message
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I haven't been around the ng for some time, & have probably missed much of
the
action - my loss.

Anyway, to all who grow & love their orchids, both old friends & recent
newcomers, my best wishes for a happy, peaceful Christmas and a successful
&
enjoyable 2009.
Dave Gillingham
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Thanks, Dave and same to you and yours. And we did miss your Dendrobium
knowledge. Hope your absence was a pleasant one.
Gary

"Al Pickrel" wrote in message
...
Yes, have a happy...

BTW, did you hear the one about the Hallmark Snowman Snowglobe recall?
Snowglobes shaped like little holiday snowmen. It seems that when set in
sunlight, these become pyro-maniacal and will act like magnifying lenses
which cause objects nearby to burst into flame.

And they have recalled them? Recalled them! I want one! It is just such
an amusing idea to be an accident. I think it would make a great holiday
special, soon to be a classic. I can come up with half a dozen plots
right now...mostly animated...most having visuals of mad snowmen with
laser beam eyes on a rampage in the middle of a "Babes in Toyland" type
musical number....

Yes, have a happy...





"Dave Gillingham" wrote in message
...
I haven't been around the ng for some time, & have probably missed much of
the
action - my loss.

Anyway, to all who grow & love their orchids, both old friends & recent
newcomers, my best wishes for a happy, peaceful Christmas and a
successful &
enjoyable 2009.
Dave Gillingham
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Al Pickrel wrote:
Yes, have a happy...

BTW, did you hear the one about the Hallmark Snowman Snowglobe recall?
Snowglobes shaped like little holiday snowmen. It seems that when set
in sunlight, these become pyro-maniacal and will act like magnifying
lenses which cause objects nearby to burst into flame.

And they have recalled them? Recalled them! I want one! It is just
such an amusing idea to be an accident. I think it would make a great
holiday special, soon to be a classic. I can come up with half a dozen
plots right now...mostly animated...most having visuals of mad snowmen
with laser beam eyes on a rampage in the middle of a "Babes in Toyland"
type musical number....

Yes, have a happy...


Honestly, Al, I thought maybe you were making that up. (Silly me.)
I checked and sure enough:
http://corporate.hallmark.com/Curren...w-Globe-Recall
I want one too!! Maybe on eBay?

Merry Christmas everyone! (It starts here in 4 minutes)

Steve