Laura007 Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 i am begining to wonder if i am a very sad person, not in the unhappy sense, but by the way people roll their eyes when i get excited by finding out that there is potato variety called "laura". i really like spuds and i am going to the potato day soon (paul has had no choice in this matter, we are going and thats that), so obviously i am going to try and hunt out the "laura" potato to have a go at growing it. so back to the original question.....am i sad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 Oh that's so cute, I wish there were sonething to grow with my name on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 I don't think it's sad - I got ridiculously excited when I heard that the was an island in the Western Isles called Shona Island - it's on the top of my purchase list when I win the lottery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 Well if you are "sad" then the rest of us must be too You should se me grin when thin Lizzys sarah comes on the radio Not sure if I have a vegetable named for me yet....but if I did it would probably be a turnip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 No, not sad! Aren't you lucky to have something named after you! Are you going to Ryton Potato Day in February? I will be there - even though we don't like going, but we do like to choose heritage potatoes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 Not sad, Laura, it's great & I hope you find one to grow. I wonder if Paul walks around the house singing "Tell Laura I love her!..." a great song too. Would love to have a plant or song named after me... have to make do with a sheila? A thing to hang the washing on Sounds about right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 My parents have a camellia with my name - it was bought when I was born and has loads of flowers every year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 Oh that's so cute, I wish there were sonething to grow with my name on it I'm sure there's a ball of wool named after you somewhere Trish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 that was me - Gina - by the way. Forgot to sign in as I'm at work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura007 Posted January 3, 2006 Author Share Posted January 3, 2006 No, not sad! Aren't you lucky to have something named after you! Are you going to Ryton Potato Day in February? I will be there - even though we don't like going, but we do like to choose heritage potatoes. i am going to the one in ryton, its on jan 28th and jan 29th. we are going on sunday 29th. i will be the one rumaging for the weirdest sounding potato! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beauty-Box Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 My mum bought a plum tree because the variety was called Marjorie . I don't think it's sad, I don't think there is anything called Rebecca , Love from Rebecca and the girls.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 i am going to the one in ryton, its on jan 28th and jan 29th. we are going on sunday 29th. i will be the one rumaging for the weirdest sounding potato! That will teach me to read the magazine - it's usually the first weekend in February. Sharpen your elbows ready Laura! If you're a member, you can go on the Saturday and have first pickings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura007 Posted January 3, 2006 Author Share Posted January 3, 2006 i am going to the one in ryton, its on jan 28th and jan 29th. we are going on sunday 29th. i will be the one rumaging for the weirdest sounding potato! That will teach me to read the magazine - it's usually the first weekend in February. Sharpen your elbows ready Laura! If you're a member, you can go on the Saturday and have first pickings. i am at work on the saturday so sunday is the only day i can go. http://www.gardenorganic.org.uk/news/news_topic.php?id=172 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 Thank You - I'll go and read the magazine as well now I'll be there on the Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 The closest to my name that I can think of is "Katy" apple. I don't think I've ever tried it though. But there is a Katy cider as well- now that I have tried . Very nice too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 And a beautiful indoor plant, Flaming Katy, with either bright red or yellow flowers! yours,...a clothes airer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 Sheila - at least you've got something named after you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaS Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 My parents have a camellia with my name - it was bought when I was born and has loads of flowers every year. Clare - that's wonderful! Rebecca - I named my daughter after you - how about that?! There is a wonderful song called Rebecca - very old now - by Albert Hammond: http://www.theturtles.com/songs/rebecca.html (for the lyrics) I'm a Donna - and the only Donna's that come along have really bad roles in sitcoms... and you can't seem to say Donna without sounding thick... Donnuuh. Hey ho Don't think I would find a potato with my name on it. Good luck Laura! Cheers. D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 But a great song by 10cc, Donna! Ohhhhh Donna! .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaS Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Blimey Sheila - I haven't heard of that song for years (but do remember it). Thanks for reminding me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beauty-Box Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Donnas wrote: Rebecca - I named my daughter after you - how about that?! There is a wonderful song called Rebecca - very old now - by Albert Hammond: http://www.theturtles.com/songs/rebecca.html (for the lyrics) Thanks Donna, I hope your daughter likes her name. You must have good taste. I had no idea there was a song called Rebecca. You learn something new every day . Donna is a lovely name, it reminds me of a friend I had at school, Love from Rebecca and the girls.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 The closest to my name that I can think of is "Katy" apple. I don't think I've ever tried it though. But there is a Katy cider as well- now that I have tried . Very nice too I have to agree there Kate. Very, very nice indeed !! I'd love a Katy apple tree for the garden. Might strike lucky this year! There's a very pretty peony called "Lady Kate", a Tradescantia called "Sweet Kate" but mine didn't like where I'd planted it and a very pretty pink and cream lily called "Kiss Me Kate"!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bracken Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Because my friends cant spell the only thing i have named after me is ALLEY!!!!! Should be Ali (Alison) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 But a great song by 10cc, Donna! Ohhhhh Donna! .... Is that the same Ohhhhhhhh Donna that was sang in the film La Bamba about Ritchie Valens? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaS Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 I don't know the film Gina - so can't answer that... But here are the lyrics http://www.lyricsfreak.com/1/10cc/124.html Cheers. Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
