Hello

[SuffolkGary]

I thought it about time that I joined the forum proper having lurked for many years.

I have been collecting Cacti off and on since I was 13 (many years ago) but more seriously since I move to Suffolk in 2000 and joined the South Norfolk Branch. I always think I collect mostly cacti but over the years more and more succulents have appeared in my greenhouse. I suppose I mostly like Astrophytum, Arios, some mamms and Chilean/south American cacti. On the succulent front Mesembs, Asclepiads and Adromischus. I have got the Echinopsis hybrid bug recently and tried to contact the swap circle but have not got a reply from the emails I found on the Manchester webpage. Maybe it’s not a bad thing as I have run out of room again.

[Tony R]

Welcome, Gary. About time!!

[Diane]

Glad you've come out of lurkdom, Gary! to the forum! Good choice in your favourites too, I'm sure you'll enjoy yourself here.

[Phil_SK]

Hi Gary,
I'm concerned that you've had no reply to your requests about the Echinopsis Swap Circle. maybe some of the members on this forum could comment on whether these contact details are correct.

[Dave_S]

Hi Gary and Phil

The info is correct re the swap circle, I have been informed today Elizabeth is quite busy with one thing and another at the moment, and I'm sure she will be replying to emails as and when she gets some free time. Hold in there

Hope this helps

Best regards

Dave

[SuffolkGary]

Thanks Dave I shall wait and see.

[Ray_M]

Hiya Gary,I knew you would give in and join us here .Did you see on another post I volunteered you to take photos to put on here,so bring your camera on Sunday.I'm looking forward to our show,not least cos youve got me the labeler,so wear your forum badge.Good luck mate,cheers,Ray. PS,I apologise in advance if my lithops in a bowl beat yours

[SuffolkGary]

Ray

In the Olympian spirit I thought I still might enter.

I will see you Sunday, particularly now I know what you look like.