Who's attending Tomatopalooza™ V? - Page 2

NCTIM · July 12, 2007

Going for three in a row. I'm looking foward to seeing everyone. I expect that my uncle will also be coming back and I'm hoping another friend of mine will also attend. All three of us should have something to bring.

Tim

**Mischka** · July 23, 2007

5 days left until Tomatopalooza™!

Anyone else coming? I'll be departing from here late Thursday night so that I can avoid the nasty traffic in NYC.

Initially I had planned on flying but I could use a little road trip fun. I also prefer having my own car vs. a rental. Seems like I always end up with one that smells like it was used to transport wet goats.

Suze · July 23, 2007

I'll be there! Looking forward to meeting everyone and tasting some tomatoes.

Rena · July 23, 2007

Edited to add: Not looking good, have a sick child with the throw ups. Even if she feels better we would not want to share the (germ-love).

**nctomatoman** · July 23, 2007

Wonderful, Rena! It is always so hard to judge who is coming locally, we always end up fearing few will show - then get overwhelmed! It will be a mystery, that's for sure...but no matter what, we will have a great time!

caascher2 · July 24, 2007

I am excited about attending this Sat. New to growing Heirlooms I am curious about the different varieties that will be there. I know from my own garden what I want to repeat next year, but would like to add a few new ones, so this will be the perfect opportunity to try some out. I will bring some of my tomatoes as well.
Looking forward to meeting everyone too.
Carol

**nctomatoman** · July 24, 2007

I've been in contact with a local newspaper garden writer who is planning to attend - and may publicize it in the newspaper this coming Saturday....though I asked her to word it carefully if she does (kind of a "donate some tomatoes from your garden, and taste a whole load of them with like minded tomato freaks..sort of thing - I want to avoid a massive drop in because we are curious sort of thing).

JerryL · July 24, 2007

I am sooooo bummed that I won’t be attending this year. But with having just returned from Italy (stealth gloat

) I just can’t get away.

I’m sure Tomatopalooza V will be a rousing success.

Please be sure to take lots of pictures of both tomatoes and people.

GManess · July 24, 2007

My son and I will be in attendance, unfortunately empty handed. I got a late start this year and I am still at least 3 weeks out from picking my first fruit. Hopefully things will be in full production for the Heirloom Festival at Monticello in Blacksburg in September. Jerry, I'll wear my 2006 CHOPTAG hat to the event in your stead. Looking forward to the get together and meeting alot of new folks.

**Patrina_Pepperina** · July 25, 2007

Hope that folks in the Dwarf Project who attend will have some project tomatoes to take and have a mini taste testing with pen and paper in hand.

Of course, there's more exciting tomatoes and all sorts of other wonders at such a gathering apart from the project - I sure would love to be there! 8)

Have a great time!!!

Patrina

**Mischka** · July 26, 2007

Three hours until departure for me...tick - tick - tick. I tried to take a nap but I'm too wound up to sleep. I'm bringing a video recorder and hope to be able to post clips of the highlights when I return home.

"Tomatopalooza™ V or bust!"

See y'all there.

Suze · July 27, 2007

We're here in Durham -- Morgan, Misch, and I are sitting around in the room talking, and getting ready to go to dinner. See everybody tomorrow!

**nctomatoman** · July 27, 2007

And what wild weather we had this evening! Glad you all are here (whoops...y'all!). Weather should be fine tomorrow, typically NC type - less of a chance for storms than today. Perfect tomato tasting weather!

See you tomorrow!

July 12, 2007	#16
NCTIM Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: zone 8 NC Posts: 286	Going for three in a row. I'm looking foward to seeing everyone. I expect that my uncle will also be coming back and I'm hoping another friend of mine will also attend. All three of us should have something to bring. Tim __________________ "You can observe a lot by just watching." - Yogi Berra

July 23, 2007	#17
Mischka Tomatoville® Administrator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Bay State Posts: 3,207	*5 days left until Tomatopalooza™!* Anyone else coming? I'll be departing from here late Thursday night so that I can avoid the nasty traffic in NYC. Initially I had planned on flying but I could use a little road trip fun. I also prefer having my own car vs. a rental. Seems like I always end up with one that smells like it was used to transport wet goats. __________________ Mischka One last word of farewell, Dear Master and Mistress. Whenever you visit my grave, say to yourselves with regret but also with happiness in your hearts at the remembrance of my long happy life with you: "Here lies one who loved us and whom we loved." No matter how deep my sleep I shall hear you, and not all the power of death can keep my spirit from wagging a grateful tail.

July 23, 2007	#19
Rena Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Warm Springs, GA Posts: 1,421	Edited to add: Not looking good, have a sick child with the throw ups. Even if she feels better we would not want to share the (germ-love). Last edited by Rena; July 26, 2007 at 07:35 PM.

July 23, 2007	#20
nctomatoman Tomatoville® Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hendersonville, NC zone 7 Posts: 10,385	Wonderful, Rena! It is always so hard to judge who is coming locally, we always end up fearing few will show - then get overwhelmed! It will be a mystery, that's for sure...but no matter what, we will have a great time! __________________ Craig

July 24, 2007	#22
nctomatoman Tomatoville® Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hendersonville, NC zone 7 Posts: 10,385	I've been in contact with a local newspaper garden writer who is planning to attend - and may publicize it in the newspaper this coming Saturday....though I asked her to word it carefully if she does (kind of a "donate some tomatoes from your garden, and taste a whole load of them with like minded tomato freaks..sort of thing - I want to avoid a massive drop in because we are curious sort of thing). __________________ Craig

July 23, 2007	#18
Suze Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 3,027	I'll be there! Looking forward to meeting everyone and tasting some tomatoes.

July 24, 2007	#21
caascher2 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Va. Beach, VA Posts: 178	I am excited about attending this Sat. New to growing Heirlooms I am curious about the different varieties that will be there. I know from my own garden what I want to repeat next year, but would like to add a few new ones, so this will be the perfect opportunity to try some out. I will bring some of my tomatoes as well. Looking forward to meeting everyone too. Carol

July 24, 2007	#23
JerryL Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: S.W. Ohio z6a Posts: 736	I am sooooo bummed that I won’t be attending this year. But with having just returned from Italy (stealth gloat ) I just can’t get away. I’m sure Tomatopalooza V will be a rousing success. Please be sure to take lots of pictures of both tomatoes and people. __________________ Jerry

July 24, 2007	#24
GManess Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Greensboro, N.C. Posts: 70	We''l be there ... empty bags this year My son and I will be in attendance, unfortunately empty handed. I got a late start this year and I am still at least 3 weeks out from picking my first fruit. Hopefully things will be in full production for the Heirloom Festival at Monticello in Blacksburg in September. Jerry, I'll wear my 2006 CHOPTAG hat to the event in your stead. Looking forward to the get together and meeting alot of new folks.

July 25, 2007	#25
Patrina_Pepperina Cross Hemisphere Dwarf Project™ Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New South Wales, Australia Posts: 3,094	Hope that folks in the Dwarf Project who attend will have some project tomatoes to take and have a mini taste testing with pen and paper in hand. Of course, there's more exciting tomatoes and all sorts of other wonders at such a gathering apart from the project - I sure would love to be there! 8) Have a great time!!! Patrina __________________ Truth is colourful, not just black and white. PP: 2005

July 26, 2007	#26
Mischka Tomatoville® Administrator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Bay State Posts: 3,207	Three hours until departure for me...tick - tick - tick. I tried to take a nap but I'm too wound up to sleep. I'm bringing a video recorder and hope to be able to post clips of the highlights when I return home. "Tomatopalooza™ V or bust!" See y'all there. __________________ Mischka One last word of farewell, Dear Master and Mistress. Whenever you visit my grave, say to yourselves with regret but also with happiness in your hearts at the remembrance of my long happy life with you: "Here lies one who loved us and whom we loved." No matter how deep my sleep I shall hear you, and not all the power of death can keep my spirit from wagging a grateful tail.

July 27, 2007	#27
Suze Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 3,027	We're here in Durham -- Morgan, Misch, and I are sitting around in the room talking, and getting ready to go to dinner. See everybody tomorrow!