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Post by Tom Wagner on Sept 10, 2009 3:57:32 GMT -8
Canada Mike and I are in Paris. Trying to get delayed luggage, get rental car, and otherwise get organized.
I will post more as events occur.
Tom Wagner
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Post by jonnyyuma on Sept 10, 2009 8:49:11 GMT -8
I hope you have a good trip and get what you are looking for.
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Post by grungy on Sept 11, 2009 0:44:47 GMT -8
Remember - Have fun and lots of great times.
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atash
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Learning from my mistakes since 1964
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Post by atash on Sept 12, 2009 13:41:21 GMT -8
Have fun. In case it wasn't obvious, those protein snack bars were for the trip. They are the only brand I have ever found that isn't loaded with either sugar, or fake sugar (sucralose etc). I have no idea why the manufacturers think everything should be so sweet.
I have more seeds to send up.
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Post by Tom Wagner on Sept 14, 2009 2:38:13 GMT -8
Great trip so fqr
Michel and I are having a very good time with folks
Heading for Belgium right now so no time to write more
Tom
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Post by Tom Wagner on Sept 15, 2009 11:48:15 GMT -8
A great reception by various groups in Belgium. Michel and i translated my talk to French at the town hall of Belgium where the corner stone was laid in 1412 and remade in 1890. The mayor of Brussels has an office there. I spoke in a long chamber where Napoleon gave a talk. Quite impressive to say the least and an honor to even be there.
We gave a day long workshop for some very interested Belgium folks and Kokopelli. There was a lot of enthusiasm from the attendees. I went into more detail of how to breed tomatoes and potatoes than I ever had done before.
The local hosts were Slow Food leaders, and Kokopelli of Belgium.
More later
Tom Wagner
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canadamike
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Post by canadamike on Sept 15, 2009 13:26:46 GMT -8
Tom is modest, he is actually creating quite a stir. On my side, yesterday, I added a lil'bit against the european seed laws, and there were government officials in the room. I guess the reaction of the crowd told them something, I even think, given some came to me later, that they share our ''FREE'' philosophy. Tom ALWAYS INSIST to offer his seed, that they are the property of mankind and that anybody can get them. I am not sure if he realizes as much as I do, given my very strong european links, how revolutionnary it is, but he sure does not care much A maverick is always a maverick after all More news later Michel
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Post by Tom Wagner on Sept 17, 2009 0:51:41 GMT -8
Taking a break from all the seminars, workshops by hanging out in Gent, Belgium. I will join Michel at Orflo's, (Frank Van B.) later. We got together for an hour or so out at his 1830's era house.
Tom
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Post by plantsnobin on Sept 17, 2009 8:22:16 GMT -8
Very happy to hear that things are going well. Please do keep up posted, we are very interested. Hope you are taking lots of pics, especially at Orflo's place. Bet it is wonderful. Any chance that you are video-ing any of the talks so that they can be viewed by everyone? It would be great to youtube it, you could reach so many people around the world.
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Post by Tom Wagner on Sept 19, 2009 2:23:33 GMT -8
Thanks
<just a few moments to type but great trip
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Post by madametomate on Sept 19, 2009 13:13:19 GMT -8
Tom Wagner and his wife are in a wonderful condition . They enjoy every minute in Europe. We made a lot of pictures. Tom in the greenhouse, Tom in the kitchen ,Tom tasting tomatoes etc. madametomate
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Post by grungy on Sept 19, 2009 20:44:48 GMT -8
Bonjour Madametomate, first let me welcome you to the forum and secondly thank you for the report on how the boys are doing. Good to hear that Mrs. Wagner was able to join them.
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Post by Tom Wagner on Sept 20, 2009 12:12:00 GMT -8
Thanks, Rita, for joining the Tater Mater forum. You and Guy were wonderful hosts.
I really enjoyed my Belgium events and visits, and now am focusing on the rest of the French workshops.
Wish I had more time to type out the words to show more of my gratitude to everyone in Europe making me feel at "home!" I have not gotten homesick for that reason.
Got to get to bed.
Tom
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Post by madmaetomate on Sept 22, 2009 0:39:39 GMT -8
Tom, We look forward to a new visit and stay with us in 2010. The zebra Rita : prepared with paté,roasted bread,orangebutter,etc. take care of you. Rita
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Post by Tom Wagner on Sept 24, 2009 14:57:41 GMT -8
Morlaix, France for two days of workshops.
Driving across France is tiring. The few times I am on the internet is not enough time to share much. Named two varieties today...Epaule de Zebre and Favorie de Bretagne at Landeneau.
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