ELK 2018
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For the discussion of topics related to the conservation, cultivation, propagation, exhibition & science of cacti & other succulents only.
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For the discussion of topics related to the conservation, cultivation, propagation, exhibition & science of cacti & other succulents only.
Please respect all forum members opinions and if you can't make a civil reply, don't reply!
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Aiko
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Re: ELK 2018
One more week!
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Phil_SK
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Re: ELK 2018
Phil Crewe, BCSS 38143. Mostly S. American cacti, esp. Lobivia, Sulcorebutia and little Opuntia
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Terry S.
Re: ELK 2018
This really does have to be the most uninspiring thread ever!
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RAYWOODBRIDGE
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Re: ELK 2018
But apparently not for people of at least 5 countries.
Ray
BCSS member 50155
DKG member 311605
Echinocereenfreund member 100
Cactus only collection mainly from seed.
BCSS member 50155
DKG member 311605
Echinocereenfreund member 100
Cactus only collection mainly from seed.
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Aiko
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Re: ELK 2018
Just a few more days!
I will be there on saturday.
I will be there on saturday.
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Tina
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Re: ELK 2018
What people haven't said is what an amazing event it is, the choice, range, variety and quality of plants is amazing. Over the years I have been going I have managed to find all but one plant from my wish list and hundreds of others I hadn't realised I needed.
When you are there you walk sideways in a crab motion with your head down, it's the highlight of my year and a mega shopathon for me, only to be trumped by national show year.
What has to be appreciated is it's all FREE , the sales area's, lectures are normally in 3 or 4 launguages and the stalls are a very reasonable( cheap) price to hire for the weekend.
You don't just get large traders selling but lots of hobbyists just selling spare plants, these often have I interesting one offs or large plants they don't want any more.
Also if you stay at duinse polders the food is quite nice top, there is a lot of variety so even for picky eaters there is normally something you like. The guys especially like the beer on tap -self service
When you are there you walk sideways in a crab motion with your head down, it's the highlight of my year and a mega shopathon for me, only to be trumped by national show year.
What has to be appreciated is it's all FREE , the sales area's, lectures are normally in 3 or 4 launguages and the stalls are a very reasonable( cheap) price to hire for the weekend.
You don't just get large traders selling but lots of hobbyists just selling spare plants, these often have I interesting one offs or large plants they don't want any more.
Also if you stay at duinse polders the food is quite nice top, there is a lot of variety so even for picky eaters there is normally something you like. The guys especially like the beer on tap -self service
Tina
varied collection of succulents and cacti but I especially like Euphorbia's, Ariocarpus and variegated agaves.
Bucks, UK
Branch co-ordinator, Northants & MK BCSS https://northants.bcss.org.uk
BCSS Talk team member, contact me- BCSS.Talk@Gmail.com if you want to volunteer or suggest a speaker plz.
varied collection of succulents and cacti but I especially like Euphorbia's, Ariocarpus and variegated agaves.
Bucks, UK
Branch co-ordinator, Northants & MK BCSS https://northants.bcss.org.uk
BCSS Talk team member, contact me- BCSS.Talk@Gmail.com if you want to volunteer or suggest a speaker plz.
Re: ELK 2018
Couldn't have put it better myself Tina - perfect description. Great place to see people from various countries that I only see once a year, don't miss the BCSS publicity stand hidden away from the main daytime public areas, and where is the self-service beer - have I missed something!
Stuart
Stuart
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Tina
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Re: ELK 2018
YES, when you have lunch & dinner on site- you stay at the venue and eat their don't you ??, beer, white & red wine is self service !!!!!!!!!self-service beer - have I missed something!
Tina
varied collection of succulents and cacti but I especially like Euphorbia's, Ariocarpus and variegated agaves.
Bucks, UK
Branch co-ordinator, Northants & MK BCSS https://northants.bcss.org.uk
BCSS Talk team member, contact me- BCSS.Talk@Gmail.com if you want to volunteer or suggest a speaker plz.
varied collection of succulents and cacti but I especially like Euphorbia's, Ariocarpus and variegated agaves.
Bucks, UK
Branch co-ordinator, Northants & MK BCSS https://northants.bcss.org.uk
BCSS Talk team member, contact me- BCSS.Talk@Gmail.com if you want to volunteer or suggest a speaker plz.
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habanerocat
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Re: ELK 2018
It's self service, but you still have to pay for it.
I was amazed to see the lads at the stalls having their few beers as the day dragged on.
I was amazed to see the lads at the stalls having their few beers as the day dragged on.