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Title: where is gavin keir?
Post by: Svea on September 25, 2005, 19:47:40
just looked over a couple of my bookmarked allotment diaries, and noticed that gavin hasn't updated his website since june. i actually wondered where he was - i don't recall him being very active of late.
has anyone seen or heard from the man???

thanks
Title: Re: where is gavin keir?
Post by: Jessie on September 25, 2005, 22:05:13
I haven't seen him here or at another forum he's a member at recently and was also wondering where he'd got to. :-\
Title: Re: where is gavin keir?
Post by: busy_lizzie on September 25, 2005, 22:49:21
Yes I haven't seen Gavin on here for ages either.   ??? He was such a knowledgable gardener and was always happy to give very useful advice.  He also came across as a really nice man with a certain wry Scottish humour.  I do hope he is okay.  I have been on this board since 2003 and you do get used to seeing certain people, you become attached to them and get to like them.  It is amazing how much personality comes through in these postings.  If people don't turn up for a while, you do worry about them and hope they haven't become ill or had an accident.  Hopefully though he is still out there leading a busy and happy life and just hasn't got the time to go on-line.  There is a big full life out there that doesn't always involve a computer.  busy_lizzie
Title: Re: where is gavin keir?
Post by: tim on September 26, 2005, 19:53:03
No longer listed - shame!
Title: Re: where is gavin keir?
Post by: Glyn on September 26, 2005, 21:03:22
I wish Eileen would come back more often too? :(
Title: Re: where is gavin keir?
Post by: Roy Bham UK on September 27, 2005, 08:40:06
And TrailRat :'(
Title: Re: where is gavin keir?
Post by: wardy on September 27, 2005, 08:49:59
Then there's Northerner and John Charly, Gardener J  :'(

Title: Re: where is gavin keir?
Post by: Doris_Pinks on September 27, 2005, 09:17:55
Mysticmog, palefire, legless and ragged robin to name a few more :(
Title: Re: where is gavin keir?
Post by: Wicker on September 27, 2005, 12:12:10
Had a look around Gavin's various pages but nothing seems to have been updated recently (as said above).  Still he has a busy life with his kids and all his various interests so maybe he is just busy.  Hope we do hear from his soon.

I see Eileen does log in sometimes but doesn't "talk" and I do miss hearing about her  delight at all the new seed catalogues!!  As Dexy's Midnight Runners used to say " Come On Eileen"!!

As well as all the other missing friends already mentioned what about The Gardener (Alex) and Budgiebreeder?  Maybe some of the missing people are with us under different names  :-\
Title: Re: where is gavin keir?
Post by: busy_lizzie on September 27, 2005, 12:12:48
Yes, I have wondered where all of the above have gone to too.  Also where are Ceri and Hugh and how is Ozzie doing in his new job?  :) busy_lizzie
Title: Re: where is gavin keir?
Post by: Tulipa on September 27, 2005, 12:22:34
Eileen posted 'Breakfast Anyone?' in the Watershed this morning.
Title: Re: where is gavin keir?
Post by: Jessie on September 27, 2005, 13:20:46
Budgiebreeder is still with us, she posted this morning in the pets corner :)
Title: Re: where is gavin keir?
Post by: Mrs Ava on September 27, 2005, 13:22:07
Boxing tortoise.....Ciderself.....Tenuse.....

As for Gardener J, I speak to her quite often.  She does not have internet access at home and her work have banned unauthorised internet useage, so she can't come calling.  I received an email from her just this very morning...she won't mind me copying this bit...

i got a right bargin at my local garden centre on sunday! there were soft fruit bushes (black, white and red currants) reduced from £5.99 to 99p!!!! i got 3 blacks, 2 reds and a white! also a gooseberry for 99p and 18 strawberry plants for £2.00!!! they were all very hea;thy, i was so chuffed! ha ha ha i just have to find a place to put them all now! ;-)
Title: Re: where is gavin keir?
Post by: Jessie on September 27, 2005, 13:25:12
EJ, any news on how CarrieAnne is?
Title: Re: where is gavin keir?
Post by: Mrs Ava on September 27, 2005, 14:39:33
No Crazy.  Gemma sent me some pics a while back and she was looking great. I will ask her and update you all!  ;D
Title: Re: where is gavin keir?
Post by: wardy on September 28, 2005, 11:41:34
Thanks EJ.  It's nice to keep up with folks