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Old 06-03-2008, 08:14 PM
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Hello all,
Andy here in Portsmouth. First time on the site. I'm a 50 year old ex matelot
with 2 allotments mid city. I try to grow as much veggies as humanly possible, and inhumanly, come to think of it. Have found the info here to be really great and hopefully I can spread my hard gained tips amongst you as well, once I pluck up enough courage that is. Heres to a good harvest.
Cheers Andy
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Old 06-03-2008, 08:18 PM
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Hello Andy

Welcome, looking forward to your tips.

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Old 06-03-2008, 08:31 PM
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Welcome Andy. Hope you enjoy the Vine as much as we do - it's really friendly and informative.
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Old 07-03-2008, 09:37 AM
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Hi Andy good to have you with us. It's a great forum as you have seen!
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Old 07-03-2008, 09:39 AM
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Hi Andy and welcome - you don't need courage - we're not that frightening! Look forward to hearing your experiences.
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Old 07-03-2008, 09:43 AM
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Hi Andy!
Welcome to the vine, Flums right we're not frightening at all! Man of the sea shouldn't be worried about a few vegetable fanatics! Nice to have you on board!
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Old 07-03-2008, 12:28 PM
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Hi andy !!
Happy to have one more experienced gardener in the Vine!
Share, share with all those little newbies...
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Old 07-03-2008, 01:27 PM
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Hi there Andy!!
Good to have you on board!
Is there any particular fruit/ veg which you are esp interested in??
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Old 07-03-2008, 08:12 PM
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Hi Andy

Don't be afraid, I have only been on here a few weeks I started off looking for an allotment, 2-3 weeks later I have found one and start digging tomorrow.

They really are a good humoured and nice bunch on here. Lots of advice, a bit of a giggle and to be honest I chuckle reading peoples comments with their friendly humour and banter.

Welcome and enjoy, it is a great site.

Clare - Leicestershire
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Old 07-03-2008, 10:28 PM
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Hi Andy, you must be the Andy on the next plot to Steve and me! I too have only had the courage to post once (twice now!).
See you on the plot.
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Old 07-03-2008, 10:41 PM
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Lol! you three can gather together for support.

"When shall we three meet again
in thunder, lightning, or in rain?
When the hurlyburly 's done....."

Welcome to the madhouse.
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Old 08-03-2008, 05:09 PM
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Hi Andy, and Pompeylottie, welcome to the 'Vine

Gird your loins and jump in both of you!! Andy, it's lovely to have the voice of experience from all parts of the country - conditions can vary so much around the country, what works in Yorkshire might not work on the South coast etc, so don't be shy to throw in your two penn'orth!
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Hello and welcome to the vine both.
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