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doodle by andre: medicinal purposes only

February 11, 2010

ANDRE MADE ME DO IT. Go to the liquor store, I mean. That’s my excuse, but what’s yours? I know he’s talking about paperwhites on the rocks, but I fear he has a problem, and this may be a cry for help (hiccup). Remember our dear Andre Jordan’s previous statement on the use of alcohol in the garden (and the use of alcohol at the garden party)? Like I said: hiccup.

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Todd says:

February 11, 2010 at 10:08 am

I love this one Andre! Smart and funny! Bravo!
Margaret says:

February 11, 2010 at 10:39 am

Hi, Todd. Nice to see you. I loved this one, too (hiccup).
Tammy says:

February 11, 2010 at 11:26 am

(hiccup). I really may have to take Andre’s advice. We are getting SNOW in Dallas right now, predicted 3-4 inches. (I know that is nothing compared to what you are receiving. But we are wimps when it comes to snow/ice.)
Last year this time, Spring had arrived. :)
andre says:

February 11, 2010 at 1:41 pm

I think 2010 may be known as the ‘Vodka years’ if this snow keeps falling
Maria says:

February 11, 2010 at 5:37 pm

I prfer (hiccup) grey goose myself-paperwhites and houseplants not so particular-come to think of it i’m not so particular either (hiccup)-I have no words regarding the snow. Just hit me with your best shot is all. This is my very first comment.
chris says:

February 11, 2010 at 7:45 pm

please give me glasses 1 and 2 before they go to waste…
Johanna says:

February 11, 2010 at 8:01 pm

Oh, the Vodka Years! I like the sound of that!

(but not the snow, I don’t like the sound of more cold and snow at all!)
Margaret says:

February 12, 2010 at 7:35 am

Welcome, Maria. “Hit me with your best shot” is very funny. Sounds like you have already had a few. :) Glad to have you among us and to hear from you this way. Apparently vodka loosens up the tongue! See you soon again.
Nancy says:

February 12, 2010 at 10:50 pm

Winter’s gettin’ kinda long, huh? I, too, would not waste the good stuff on bug maintenance or horticulture…
Dan Taylor says:

February 25, 2010 at 9:12 am

Andre is assuming we live in a state where Alcohol is sold at supermarkets.
Margaret says:

February 25, 2010 at 1:44 pm

Welcome, Dan. Good point (he’s in Nebraska). I guess we in NY will have to punt, as they say. :) Hope to see you soon again.

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