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[practicallyostensible]

Hey guys, well, it's been quite a few months. My cousin was diagnosed with leukemia and I've been going to see him whenever I had time (it's a long drive to SF from LA). Between working 40 hours and traveling, most of my plants perished, but amazingly most of the ones that I really hold dear survived (including my mexi and my compots). All of my cacti and my carnivorous plants survived. I was just given a major promotion so I can't do much in the way of traveling. It's been an emotionally taxing summer and I look forward to being settled again. I am starting to slowly rebuild my collection. I just bought a nice bessae (that's right NYEric). It's really relieving to see that things are up and running here. Where's Heather?

 

[practicallyostensible]

Darn, should have put this under "Tell me about it".

 

[goldenrose]

:clap: Welcome back, we missed you!
Hope things go well for your cousin.
Sorry to hear about the plants!
Congrats on the promotion!

 

[Candace]

I moved it for you, though I don't think anyone would have noticed. I've sure noticed your absence and glad to see you back! Sorry about your cousin. I hope he/she is doing o.k.

Heather's back now and living near us:> Yup, she's a CA. girl now!

 

[Heather]

Welcome back!
Sounds like you have certainly had an up and down summer, but glad you are still with us!

And yup, I'm still here.

 

[practicallyostensible]

H, welcome back yourself! You'll like it here, we can have gardens all year long here ! Candace, how have you been? I've sure been missing you guys.

 

[SlipperFan]

Welcome back, Julia. I hope your cousin is OK now. Congrats on your promotion!

 

[Candace]

Julia, I wish I could say things have been great, but I'd be a liar. Did you make it to the S.B. orchid fair this last weekend(I think?)?

 

[biothanasis]

Glad to have u back Julia!!!!! I wish quick treatment and recovery for your cousin and congrats on your promotion!!

 

[practicallyostensible]

Sorry to hear that Candace. It's been a strange year for people. Did you get that second greehouse up and running? No, I didn't make it to the SB fair. I also missed Norito's lecture. My boyfriend's family was in town and sucked up all my free time like the vampires that they are (not bitter at all). I am so happy to have my space back.

 

[Candace]

It's mostly up, but all the systems still need to be installed. With our temps lately, it's just sitting there.

We just had family here too. I miss my 4 year old niece and 8 year old nephew already:<

 

[Bolero]

Here I was thinking that I have 14,000 unread but after reading your post things don't look so bleak.

Good to see you again Candace.