The November, 2006 Roundup in College Station

I didn't hear about that one. LOL!

Wasn't the car a rental?

If you guys still wanted to try and get together for dinner one night, we could always try to make a reservation somewhere ahead of time. Not every place takes these, but I'm sure someplace out there does. Or we could plan to get together outside of CS.....are there any good places to eat in Brenham?

:) Kim

So sorry to hear of those who aren't going to make it :(

Food- we can either do a potluck, or order Buppy's again. If we do Buppy's, we'll want to take up food money :)
I'm all for whatever is decided! It is nice that the pavilion has frige service, so no food will spoil.

What do ya'll think?

Trish

OK you two! I see you talking about me up there ... omg I am laffing so hard I am crying. ROTFMAO !!! Sheila where were you when my keys got locked in the car?
Linda Thank God the car was a rental or else I would have never got those keys. Poor Dave ... I was running around with his cell phone ... I guess mine was locked up in the car. LOL

I would'nt miss this round up for nothing! lol

Trish Buppy's is good... but we could still bring some sides and drinks or dessert! Whatever... it don matter to me. And Trish I got you Hostas potted up!

You too Deb!

I agree, let's keep the same place. I might be a little "stove-up" since I will be having a "procedure" on my neck on the 3rd. They say I'll be fine but take it easy so I talked Amelia into driving this time. I'll be bringing up scads of Hearty Hydrangas - Pink (invasive) and scads of Native White Passion Vine (invasive). I'll SURE there will be enough for all of "those people" who would like them.

Has anyone heard if Paige (konkreteblond) is coming???

kipper

Kipper....from an English teacher who has always wondered about the ORIGIN of the colloquial expression "stove up"...(I know it means in bed recovering from something!)...could you enlighten me? Does it mean (in the old days) you placed your bed by the stove??? That expression is in To Kill a Mockingbird....so I"ll be able to tell my students if you know the origin!!

My Grandmother always used it to mean, not feeling up to your full potential. Have no idea where it came from.

Connie, I saw your question and you got me to wonder about the origin of 'stove up'. (Yes, I like to play with words a bit from time to time!)

Doing a search (several actually) I found the following (from http://www.word-detective.com/100297.html )

Dear Word Detective: My brother-in-law and I are wondering about the Maine term "stove up." Where and how did it originate? Can you also give me any direction on where I can find a book dealing with Maine lingo? -- Kay Brown, via the Internet.

Well, to answer your second question first, one good source of Maine expressions would be Robert Hendrickson's excellent book "Yankee Talk," published by Facts On File Books in 1996. Mr. Hendrickson covers more than 3,500 New England colloquialisms, many of which (e.g., "Meaner than goose grease") are worth the price of the book ($14.95) all by themselves.

"Stove up," however, does not appear in Mr. Hendrickson's book, probably because its use isn't restricted to New England (though I'm sure it's used there, especially given the region's nautical history). Before I explain that "nautical" reference, a few words about "stove" itself. We're not talking Betty Crocker stoves here: "stove" is an archaic form of the past tense of the verb "stave" (and a participle, or adjective, based on that verb). To "stave" something is to break up or puncture it, originally in the sense of smashing a wine cask by breaking the "staves," or wooden slats, from which the cask was constructed. Thus something which is "stove" has been punctured or damaged, often a "stove boat" which has had a hole poked in it by running aground on rocks or other impediments.

A boat that has been "stove in" or "stove up" has been rendered utterly useless, and this same sense is carried over to the more general landlocked use of "stove up" as a synonym for "worn out" or "run down." As I said, I'm sure this phrase is used often in Maine, but since it's also heard in rural settings all over the country, it's classified as a general American colloquialism. The first written citation for "stove up" listed in the Oxford English Dictionary comes only from 1901, but since the literal sense of "stove" applied to boats has been traced back to 1850 (in a work by Herman Melville, not surprisingly), the metaphorical phrase has probably been in use in seafaring communities a good deal longer than that 1901 citation would indicate.

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Pretty interesting, eh!?

Shoe.

Greetings everyone,

I am still planning on attending the RU. What's the deal with food? Are we doing pot luck, or is food being ordered? Either is fine with me, I just need to know what I should bring, cash or food/drinks. Thanks!

greenbud (aka Jessica)

Well Kip ... I am glad yall straighten me out ... I had my own rendition of what "Stove Up" might have meant! LOL
Sylvia

Nametags.. Shall I make them again and shall I make the same kind? Opinions? :-)

I think your name tags were great in April! I took mine home & kept it for history. I vote you make them again, if you have time.

Dw and myself had planned to bring some rooted cuttings of the Waltzing Ladies Hibiscus to the RU. Due to illness, we were not able to get them started in time. If anyone wants some fresh cuttings we will bring some. Please advise about how best to prepare and transport them.

trois

I, for one would love some! Cut, wrap in wet paper towel, & put in baggie. I would think as long as they are kept moist, they will be fine. Thanks for the offer.
Do you need red or white Texas star?

Red. Thank you.

You're on my list! Thanks!

Looks like the best way to go at this point is for everyone to bring a potluck something.

I'll let ya'll decide who's gonna bring what :)

Trish, would you put another thread out there for the food and link this one and it to the first post in each. Thanks bunches, we appreciate all you and Dave do for us. It will be great to see you again.
Sheila

Are people getting excited about this roundup? It's only a week and a half away, but it doesn't seem to have the buzz around it as did the first one. I know I am excited about it, I can't wait to see all the people I met before as well as new faces I am sure. I would be happy to bring some desserts and drinks, also ice if we need it. Just let me know.

:) Kim

Please post what food you'll be bringing to the round-up in this thread:

http://davesgarden.com/forums/t/664239/

Thanks!

We need to get some numbers of expected attendance. It will help in food planing.

trois

That sounds good. So, who's definitely coming?

I'll be there and there's a good chance Trish will be, too.

dave

I've 4 positives in my group!

I'll be there!

:) Kim

That's 11 positives!!! And counting!
:~)

Two of us plan to be there. For food we will bring cheese crackers and vegetable tray.
Josephine.

I plan to come and Posie was going to come with me, so two more make 15 so far.....

I will be there for sure!!

DH and I will be there. Food that we bring is TBD.

I got 2. Now up to 20

Kipper

I will be there as well, will bring food. Not sure what yet. Now 21.

i am coming with my sister. my two kids, 10 and 12, might be there as well if they can't find someone to babysit them that day. lol. i am looking forward to meeting some of you that i have talked with online.

I am coming for sure.... My husband Terrell is coming also..... Not sure what I am bringing as for the food goes.... I will check out the food list then decide....
Trishann

Just to keep counting.....that is 27....

Robert and I are planning to be there. So that ups the count to 29.

Dee & I have had to change our plans,...we won't be able to attend..... our loss! Hopefully, next time!

You will be missed! Back to 27folks.

Dee and Lee, I am sorry you can't make, I was looking forward to seeing you again.
Josephine.