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What else... lily pics of course
« on: August 14, 2013, 05:22:57 PM »
After total knee replacement surgery I finally got home ~ 3 weeks later to find over 50 blooms.  Here are a few select shots, especially from M. Giles hydrids  The second photo is not great: however it gives a perspective on how large the blooms are that Mike has cultivated.
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Re: What else... lily pics of course
« Reply #1 on: August 14, 2013, 05:26:16 PM »
Another MGiles hybrid

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Re: What else... lily pics of course
« Reply #2 on: August 14, 2013, 05:27:31 PM »
Some old favorites

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Re: What else... lily pics of course
« Reply #3 on: August 14, 2013, 07:36:16 PM »
Beautiful blooms

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Re: What else... lily pics of course
« Reply #4 on: August 15, 2013, 10:14:32 PM »
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Re: What else... lily pics of course
« Reply #5 on: August 16, 2013, 06:56:24 PM »
What a nice homecoming!  What size is your pond in the photo? 

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Re: What else... lily pics of course
« Reply #6 on: August 17, 2013, 08:25:26 AM »
Beautiful!!  What a sight to see!  Hope you're back on your feet real soon.

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Re: What else... lily pics of course
« Reply #7 on: August 17, 2013, 09:33:25 AM »
Thanks everyone for your comments. 
@ Redman its 18'x22' in the middle of my circular driveway.
@ Annette thanks for the recovery well wishes, I'm looking forward to getting into the pond to get rid of decaying leaves.

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Re: What else... lily pics of course
« Reply #8 on: August 17, 2013, 07:17:15 PM »
I did not know about the knee.  Glad you are sound and back!

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Re: What else... lily pics of course
« Reply #9 on: August 21, 2013, 09:13:46 PM »
Sorry to hear about your knee, Gary.  Hope your recovery goes well.  Your lilies are beautiful!
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Re: What else... lily pics of course
« Reply #10 on: August 26, 2013, 04:32:57 AM »
Thanks Jerry and Maryvonne!

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Re: What else... lily pics of course
« Reply #11 on: August 28, 2013, 11:40:43 AM »
It all looks great Gary. Hope your recovery is going well.

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Re: What else... lily pics of course
« Reply #12 on: August 30, 2013, 12:20:02 PM »
Hey Sean:

 I hope everything is going well in BC for you too. 

After 5 and a half weeks after surgery I am starting to get a full night's sleep, but the knee improves daily and I will start hydro therapy next week, which I am looking forward too!

 

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