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harveyc
07-11-2009, 11:01 PM
THE AUCTION HAS ENDED - Thanks, everyone, for helping out our pal Scot!!!



With Jarred's consent, I'm posting this notice to the group to let everyone know that Scot is liquidating his entire banana collection in preparation for his move to China. Scot hopes to recoup enough funds so that he may fund his airfare and some other expenses related to the move to China where he will be involved in the noble profession of teaching children (teaching English, in this case). Scot hopes to get this taken care of promptly so that he may depart for China around July 22nd. Thus, time is of essence! Please help out to the best of your ability.

A few of us have already agreed to buy some of Scot's plants and get him started and I'm listing the rest of Scot's inventory with his approval. All purchases must be made by July 15th by 5pm Pacific.

Scot has listed his minimum selling price and this will be run sort of as an auction. If you wish to buy a particular plant outright (i.e., as if on eBay), Scot has agreed to sell it for double the listed minimum price. Edit: Once a plant has already had a bid, the Buy-It-Now price goes away and it goes to straight bidding.

Actual shipping charges will also be charged and all payments must be paid by PayPal. With such a short timeframe, Scot does not have time to wait for checks and money orders, etc.

Please e-mail Scot directly with your bids, questions, etc. at skashoon5472 (at) yahoo (dot) com (replacing where obvious with @ and .). Please be specific about what plant you are bidding on and your bid amount.

Listed below are the number of plants available, variety name, pups included with the plant, and the minimum price.

Bids are also listed below, though I might have made a mistake which can easily be corrected if you just bid more! ;) I discussed this with Scot and agreed to post the bidders name so they can tell if they are the top bidder or not. If you don't want your name listed, let Scot know (and PM me if Scot doesn't get the message to me or I overlook it)

1 Abyssinian 0 $10 Unsold
1 African Red 1 $20 (sold to pitangadiego $40)
1 Basjoo 0 $10 Unsold
1 Black Thai 0 $20 (bid of $30 pitangadiego)
1 Cheeka 0 $10 (bid of $20 pitangdiego)
1 Cheeka 2 $10 (bid of $25 CValentine)
1 Chinese Golden Lotus 4 $10 (bid of $10 tarheeldiver)
1 Chinese Golden Lotus 1 $10 Unsold
1 Chinese Golden Lotus - Large 1 $15 Unsold
1 Coccinea 1 $10 (bid of $10 Chong)
1 Dasycarpa 1 $10 (bid of $15 CValentine)
2 Double Mahoi 1 $10 (bid of $10 on each Chong)
1 Dwarf Brazilian - 24" pstem 0 $15 (bid of $20 hatfam)
1 Dwarf Cuban Red 0 $10 (bid of $30 pitangadiego)
1 Ebun Musak 0 $10 (bid of $10 rmplmnz)
1 Ensete ventricosum 0 $15 (bid of $15 CookieCows)
1 Ensete ventricosum 'Maurelii' 0 $25 Unsold
1 Goldfinger - FHIA 1 0 $15 Unsold
2 Goldfinger - FHIA 1 - Lg 0 $15 (bid of $15 each, $30 on 2, cowboy4christ)
1 Ice Cream - lg. 30" + pstem 1 $20 (bid of $e0 ewitte)
4 Itinerans var. Itinerans 0 $10 (bid of $10 on 1 Gabe, bid of $10 on 1 Badpun, one sold to buffy for $40..woohoo!)
1 Itinerans var. 'Giganteum' 0 $10 (bid of $15 Badpun)

2 Laterita 0 $10 Unsold
1 Manzano 0 $10 (Bid $10 Badpun)
2 Manzano - lg 1 $10 (Bid of $15 each, $30 on 2 hatfam)
1 Mysore -lg 0 $15 (bid $15 Badpun)
4 Orinoco 1 $10 (bid of $10 on each, $20 on 2 Chong; bid $15 each, $30 on 2 Badpun)
1 Raja Puri - lg 1 $10 (bid of $10 Chong)
1 Red Iholene - Lg 0 $15 (bid of $15 natedogg)
5 Red Kru 1 $10 (bid of $15 each, $30 on 2 hatfam; bid $15 on one Badpun; bid of $12.50 each for 1, CValentine; bid of $20 for 1, pitangadiego)
5 SH 3640 0 $15 (sold as a package to pitangadiego!)
2 Siam Ruby 1 $10 (bid of $15 on 1 hatfam, bid of $15 on 1 Badpun)
3 Super Dwarf Cavendish 0 $10 (bid of $10 each, $20 on 2 Chong; $12.50 on 1, CValentine)
1 Truly Tiny 0 $10 (bid of $15 CValentine)

Added 7/15:
Traveller's Palm - sold to hatfam
Puya alpestris (see page 3) - starting bid of $20 (bid of $20 Bch Grl)

Thanks for your support for our very active and helpful forum member! Scot really needs our help, so please buy as much as you can.

Harvey

Chironex
07-11-2009, 11:13 PM
With Jarred's consent, I'm posting this notice to the group to let everyone know that Scot is liquidating his entire banana collection in preparation for his move to China. Scot hopes to recoup enough funds so that he may fund his airfare and some other expenses related to the move to China where he will be involved in the noble profession of teaching children (teaching English, in this case). Scot hopes to get this taken care of promptly so that he may depart for China around July 22nd. Thus, time is of essence! Please help out to the best of your ability.

A few of us have already agreed to buy some of Scot's plants and get him started and I'm listing the rest of Scot's inventory with his approval. All purchases must be made by July 15th.

Scot has listed his minimum selling price and this will be run sort of as an auction. If you wish to buy a particular plant outright (i.e., as if on eBay), Scot has agreed to sell it for double the listed minimum price.

Actual shipping charges will also be charged and all payments must be paid by PayPal. With such a short timeframe, Scot does not have time to wait for checks and money orders, etc.

I am rushed for time right now and will fix formatting, etc. now but wanted to get this posted right away.

Please e-mail Scot directly with your bids, questions, etc. at skashoon5472 (at) yahoo (dot) com (replacing where obvious with @ and .).

Listed below are the number of plants available, variety name, pups included with the plant, and the minimum price.

1 Abyssinian 0 $10
1 African Red 1 $20
1 Basjoo 0 $10
1 Black Thai 0 $20
1 Cheeka 0 $10
1 Cheeka 2 $10
1 Chinese Golden Lotus 4 $10
1 Chinese Golden Lotus 1 $10
1 Chinese Golden Lotus - Large 1 $15
1 Coccinea 1 $10
1 Dasycarpa 1 $10
2 Double Mahoi 1 $10
1 Dwarf Brazilian - 24" pstem 0 $15
1 Dwarf Cuban Red 0 $10
1 Ebun Musak 0 $10
1 Ensete ventricosum 0 $15
1 Ensete ventricosum 'Maurelii' 0 $25
1 Goldfinger - FHIA 1 0 $15
2 Goldfinger - FHIA 1 - Lg 0 $15
1 Ice Cream - lg. 30" + pstem 1 $20
4 Itinerans var. Itinerans 0 $10
1 Itinerans var. 'Giganteum' 0 $10
2 Laterita 0 $10
1 Manzano 0 $10
2 Manzano - lg 1 $10
1 Mysore -lg 0 $15
4 Orinoco 1 $10
1 Raja Puri - lg 1 $10
1 Red Iholene - Lg 0 $15
5 Red Kru 1 $10
5 SH 3640 0 $15
2 Siam Ruby 1 $10
3 Super Dwarf Cavendish 0 $10
1 Truly Tiny 0 $10

Thanks for your support for our very active and helpful forum member! Scot really needs our help, so please buy as much as you can.

Harvey
Additional note:

The numbers that follow each description are the number of pups each plant had as of 2 days ago.

xavierdlc61887
07-11-2009, 11:27 PM
i wish i could buy some but im strapped for cash.. (=/)

momoese
07-12-2009, 12:17 AM
Scot, best of luck on your move and future career, and try to avoid eating any deep fried cats. ;)

harveyc
07-12-2009, 02:15 AM
I just got back from taking my son to the train station (night-time trip to boy scout summer camp) and Scot updated me with some bid info and I'll include that information as I get it (current bids are reflected in the original post).

Also, I'd like to point out that Scot is selling some Musa ingens seeds on eBay. These are some rare seeds and he's paid double his starting price for some of these so hurry and get them while they're available. You can find these the following two auctions.
Musa ingens seeds - Rarest of the Rare! 50 seeds - eBay (item 290330577345 end time Jul-13-09 21:35:53 PDT) (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290330577345)
Musa ingens seeds - Rarest of the Rare! 50 seeds - eBay (item 290330577378 end time Jul-13-09 21:36:26 PDT) (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290330577378)

Bid high and bid often! LOL

MediaHound
07-12-2009, 07:45 AM
Best wishes Scot

Randy4ut
07-12-2009, 08:49 AM
Scot, I truly hope you have a wonderful time in China and am sure you will be a great mentor for so many young lives. I wish you the best and trust you will touch base with us from time to time. Make sure you get your hands on some really cool nanners while you are there and let us know what we are missing... Take care and stay safe....

Jack Daw
07-12-2009, 08:57 AM
Oh my, I wish I was living in the US right now. :(
Anyways, Scot, I wish you nice stay and I hope that you will enjoy China and all that it has to offer.

Good luck all of you. ;)

harveyc
07-12-2009, 03:18 PM
List has been updated about 5 or 6 times since I started it last night. I've also edited the instructions in hopes to make things run smoother so please read those again if you're thinking of bidding on something or even if you've already bid.

I was just thinking, if someone has some extra money laying around, I can start a "let's get rid of Scot" donation campaign! What do you think? :ha:

Thanks,

Harvey

Bob
07-12-2009, 03:52 PM
Thanks Harvey, just checked I've got an extra 4$ and seventy two cents, if that'll get him out of the country!:ha::ha::ha:

browndrake
07-12-2009, 03:58 PM
Best wishes Scot.

I have always thought that one day I would end up in China for a time. I spent a couple years in South America, helping others, and had a blast. I am sure that you will find your time there very rewarding.

If I were not totally new to bananas, and had not already far exceeded my non-existent banana budget, I would pick up a few of those you are offering. I am only three hours from you here.

As it is, I can only offer you good luck and godspeed.

aaron

BadPun
07-12-2009, 06:01 PM
Scot-

I hope you have a great time in China... sounds very rewarding; it's rare the individual that actually does something great and noble. It's also great that you're sharing your fortune with the rest of us!

Cheers-

Andy

buzzwinder
07-12-2009, 06:11 PM
Dang Scot, you moved from here (N. IL.) when you first joined the Org. now your moving to CHINA? If you come back here (N. IL.) before you take off to China, let me know, as I feel like we should be at Casey's Pub havin' a Beer and chatting about Bananas. If not, All the Best Wishes for You, and I mean that from the heart Bro. :bananas_b

Chironex
07-12-2009, 06:38 PM
I was just thinking, if someone has some extra money laying around, I can start a "let's get rid of Scot" donation campaign! What do you think? :ha:

Thanks,

Harvey

I am all for that! LOL

Thank you to all of you for your bids and more importantly for your well wishes. I ask only for your patience as I am a one man show trying to get all of these un-potted, packed and delivered to UPS/USPS/FedEx, etc. It will be a monstrous task. Compounding this, we are short-handed at work, so I will not have time during the day to do any of this work. Nights and early mornings will be spent to get these out to you.

Please be sure to send your shipping address to me on your Paypal instructions if you are the winning bidder. I will do my very best to keep shipping charges to the lowest amount. Please indicate your shipping preference as it is extremely hot here in Las Vegas. Although I will do my best to package your plants accordingly, the faster you get them, the better chance for survival of the plants.

Thank you once again for your help, understanding and patience.

Scot

Patty in Wisc
07-12-2009, 08:56 PM
Dang Scot, you moved from here (N. IL.) when you first joined the Org. now your moving to CHINA? If you come back here (N. IL.) before you take off to China, let me know, as I feel like we should be at Casey's Pub havin' a Beer and chatting about Bananas. If not, All the Best Wishes for You, and I mean that from the heart Bro. :bananas_b
DITTO Scot!
I sure hope you check in here if you can. I will miss your wonderful sense of humor.
I remember you said you used to live in Wisconsin...wish I had met you. Good luck to you always.
BTW, I found a couple bucks laying around to help get you out of the country :)

Chironex
07-12-2009, 09:20 PM
Hi everyone, I just spoke with Harvey, who has been hard at work out in his orchard and alfalfa fields. He will be updating everything with the most recent bids after dinner. Thanks for your patience and numerous emails! Your outpouring of kindness is humbling and deeply appreciated. I hope to someday have the kids make a special thank you poster to all of my family here at B.Org We are deeply moved and forever in your debt for all of your help.
A special "Thank you" to Harvey for spearheading this effort for me. My mind is spinning with all of the things yet to do. Thank you also, in advance, to my good friend Paulie who will have the dubious task of helping me to pack and ship all of these bananas in 105+ degree heat!

Chironex
07-12-2009, 09:26 PM
DITTO Scot!
I sure hope you check in here if you can. I will miss your wonderful sense of humor.
I remember you said you used to live in Wisconsin...wish I had met you. Good luck to you always.
BTW, I found a couple bucks laying around to help get you out of the country :)

Thank you Patty, I sometimes walk around the parking lot looking for dropped change, just to make this happen. lol Yes, I have lived in Wausau, Kronenwetter, Appleton and Scholfield, WI - but that was back when the glaciers were still covering half the state. hahaha

@Buzzwinder If I do get back to Rockford, I will definitely look you up! Casey's it is! I know that I will have to return for my daughter's wedding a year from now, so we will hook-up then for sure. I believe the date is July 17, 2010 so mark it down on your calendar. I will keep in touch through this wonderful site from time to time.

Chironex
07-12-2009, 09:27 PM
Thanks Harvey, just checked I've got an extra 4$ and seventy two cents, if that'll get him out of the country!:ha::ha::ha:
How soon can you send it? :02::ha:

harveyc
07-12-2009, 10:16 PM
Note: this is a shotgun auction and the rules are being made up as we go, but I'm doing just what I think is fair, etc. I have no stake in this so I'll try to be fair to everyone.

If someone already has a bid on a plant and someone else bids double the opening price, I'm going to put that down as a bid rather than "sold" under a Buy It Now deal since that's they way it works at eBay. If Scot wants it done differently, he'll let me know later and I'll change it.

I'll try to send an e-mail (or Scot will) if they are outbid, but I may miss this so please check back every so often.

I need to get with Scot to find out when the official ending time of the auction will be.

We already had two bids for the same plant for the same amount but, obviously, the one who sent the e-mail first gets that bid. This is a manual system so the auction status will get behind from time to time since I do have farm work also. It's presently only paying a little better than this job! LOL

Thanks,

Havey

island cassie
07-12-2009, 10:21 PM
Good luck Scot - hope everything goes well - China is very interesting!

buckeye5755
07-12-2009, 10:35 PM
Best wishes in China man. Hope you have fun over there! On a side note, you leave Vegas I take it, on the 22nd, and I arrive in Vegas for vacation July 22nd. What a coincedence! :nanadrink:

Dalmatiansoap
07-13-2009, 02:39 AM
Just courious, now whan Scot leaves US, is there going to be a free spot for new US citizen (posiblle banana grower) over there?:bananas_b
Someone is preparing papers for imigration!
Than it is possible to have equal chanches for auctions like this one!!:ha::ha::ha:
:woohoonaner:

CValentine
07-13-2009, 02:56 AM
Hope all is going smoothly in your preparation for this move Scot...
I hope that there is an ease of transition when you arrive at your destination in China.
G-d Bless, G-d Speed!! :) ~Cheryl

zhang Jinzhong
07-13-2009, 03:09 AM
Hope all is going smoothly in your preparation for this move Scot...
I hope that there is an ease of transition when you arrive at your destination in China.
G-d Bless, G-d Speed!! :) ~Cheryl


Who will come to China?
I want to buy some banana seedlings or seeds, but I am in China, don't know how to buy.

Bananaman88
07-13-2009, 06:26 AM
Scot,

Good luck with you move to China. I hope you get all that you are seeking there. I'm happy for you, but sort of sad as well because I was looking forward to getting together with you and Paul again the next time I was in Vegas. Oh well, I'll just reschedule for China, I guess! Best of luck with your trip. Check in with us when you can.

Jack Daw
07-13-2009, 06:48 AM
Just curious, tropical China, subtropical China, temperate China or cold China? :D

pitangadiego
07-13-2009, 08:56 AM
SH3640 and Ebun Musak should get snapped up - both are wonderful bananas.

Jack Daw
07-13-2009, 09:13 AM
SH3640 and Ebun Musak should get snapped up - both are wonderful bananas.
I wanted to, but nah. :D Europe, remember.
SH3640 is the one that Greenie had so much fruit on, right? Some hundreds and incredibly heavy bunch of nanas. Ach. And I could dream on and on... :D
Ebun Musak is quite high to my climate though. I will have to wait for someone to liquidize in Europe... :D Not going to happen, I know...

Dalmatiansoap
07-13-2009, 10:56 AM
Jack, out time IS ABOUT TO COME!!!
:woohoonaner:

Jack Daw
07-13-2009, 11:46 AM
Jack, out time IS ABOUT TO COME!!!
:woohoonaner:
EDIT: Well, I hope Ante got the message. :D
One of our poets Ante, do you understand? I just remembered as you wrote is about to come. :D

Chironex
07-13-2009, 02:29 PM
Who will come to China?
I want to buy some banana seedlings or seeds, but I am in China, don't know how to buy.

Ni hao Mr Zhang, I will be going to China soon. Unfortunately, China does not permit me to bring bananas or seeds into China, but I know where to get some plants in Xishuangbanna. I will be trying to establish a connection there to get some bananas for us. But it will not be for a few months until I can get established and travel there. Where do you live in China? I will be going to Zhejiang first, and then to Hunan. You can send an email to me so that we can contact each other after I arrive. Zai jian

Chironex
07-13-2009, 02:35 PM
Just curious, tropical China, subtropical China, temperate China or cold China? :D
It looks like I will be in the sub-tropical South eastern area, but that could change. Most likely, I will be in Hunan province for the first year. I plan to look into getting some connections set-up in Xishuangbanna and Northern Thailand, Laos and Myanmar. It will obviously take me some time to get there, but something I want to do next year.

bigdog
07-13-2009, 04:47 PM
Scot, what happened to the rest of your impressive collection? As I recall, this list is only a fraction!

Good luck in China. Sign me up for a corm of Musa itinerans var. xishuangbannaensis, if and when you find it!

Frank

zhang Jinzhong
07-13-2009, 09:36 PM
Ni hao Mr Zhang, I will be going to China soon. Unfortunately, China does not permit me to bring bananas or seeds into China, but I know where to get some plants in Xishuangbanna. I will be trying to establish a connection there to get some bananas for us. But it will not be for a few months until I can get established and travel there. Where do you live in China? I will be going to Zhejiang first, and then to Hunan. You can send an email to me so that we can contact each other after I arrive. Zai jian

Nice. Hunan is my homeplace, and I feel very glad that you can come Hunan, the Hunan province is beautiful. I have lived in Changde city of Hunan until 1999 for going to university in Wuhan city. After that, I study in Beijing and Guangzhou for master's degree, and now, I service a plant company in Nanning city of Guangxi province that is not far from Xishuangbanna. Nanning and Xishuangbanna belong to subtropical areas.

I really hope you can sell some high value seeds of banana to me, thank you.

Your chinese is good, hope we can keep contact each other.
My email: jzzhang@scbg.ac.cn

Best wishes

Chironex
07-13-2009, 10:21 PM
Scot, what happened to the rest of your impressive collection? As I recall, this list is only a fraction!

Good luck in China. Sign me up for a corm of Musa itinerans var. xishuangbannaensis, if and when you find it!

Frank

Thanks Frank, yes the other plants had been sold previously. They were the first ones to go. They didn't even last until the posting.

If I get my hands on some 'Xishuangbannaensis' believe me, there will be some cause for celebration. As soon as I can, I plan to visit Dr Markgraf at Tian Zi to tour his operations and visit the tea house. Just sitting there sipping the worlds finest tea amid the jungle life will be quite exhilarating to be sure. No, I won't shave my head and sit in the lotus position all day seeking enlightenment. I do hope to learn more about and from the Dai people who inhabit the region. I wish that I could work with Dr Markgraf, but the job only pays room and board, no salary. (And there is no air conditioning. lots of bugs and other wild animals like Tigers, Elephants, Bears, huge snakes and of course Monkeys - probably the most frightening to me after tigers.)
Once I get more established, I will make some posts with photos.

Bob
07-14-2009, 05:21 AM
ok Scot, if you're going to be a wimp about it and not shave your head while sitting lotus position in a funny kimono looking thing, could you at least consider burning a tiger and dragon in to your forearms while carrying a burning hibachi with those embossed in the sides before running crying in to the snow. Developing the semi Asian sounding David Carradine voice that none of his family had would seem appropriate also.
Good luck buddy!

harveyc
07-14-2009, 02:15 PM
Bids updated....just under 29 hours to go!!!

buffy
07-14-2009, 09:00 PM
As discussed in our previous correspondance, I also covet Musa itinerans var. xishuangbannensis. Please, please, please keep us in mind when you finally enter the Xishuangbanna province of spectacular plant material. Any banana, palm or ginger there simply fascinates me, and I'm sure our compadres. I currently have an import permit for Musa itinerans from China, so if I can be of assistance, please let me know.

I wish you the best of luck with your noble endeavour. I'm also very curious what your impression will be of Dr. Margraf. Based on my interactions online, I found him suspicious of my intent, easily frustrated and too distracted by other ventures to concern himself with helping an enthusiast. I also have major reservations about the competence of his staff. The original assistant was serviceable getting those first corms to me. Once she left, her replacement was useless.

Anyway, have fun :) Stay connected.

harveyc
07-14-2009, 11:02 PM
Scot is eating Chinese food in Las Vegas and I just finished eating Chinese food here in NorCal and I've got all the bids Scot has sent me updated. If you've made a bid via e-mail to Scot which you don't see above (unless you've been outbid, naturally), please send me a PM.

20 hours to go! :D

harveyc
07-15-2009, 07:38 AM
Today will be better than my work schedule yesterday....irrigating (and shoveling several yards of fill dirt into holes that appear in my alfalfa each irrigation in 100+ temps). Didn't have time for lunch yesterday and didn't finish until midnight, but I'll be in and out more today and will get any bids posted fairly quickly.

Once we roll around 5pm and you see me posting the final bids (I'll add "AUCTION ENDED" in the first post), please e-mail your shipping address to Scot so he can get you an accurate shipping cost and send you his PayPal address.

Thanks again for helping us send Scot to China! ;)

Harvey

Chironex
07-15-2009, 11:53 AM
Scot, best of luck on your move and future career, and try to avoid eating any deep fried cats. ;)

So, which method of cooking them is best? LOL:ha::drum: If I can get them to develop a taste for raccoons and squirrels, I know where to get them - just call Patty!

Chironex
07-15-2009, 12:15 PM
If anyone is interested, I forgot that I have a nice sized (approx 14-16" tall - shippable size) Puya alpestris for sale, too - the one that will eventually produce teal-colored flowers. Here is a link to some pictures:
Flowers From A Bad Sci-Fi Flick - Fine Gardening (http://www.finegardening.com/item/9443/flowers-from-a-bad-sci-fi-flick)

Reportedly cold-hardy, this is a really interesting plant. When it flowers, it will be the talk of the neighborhood. It takes several years to have one flower, so why not get one that is already established to cut down the waiting time?

$20.00 minimum bid (plus shipping) (I paid $19.95 for the plant last year)

ewitte
07-15-2009, 01:12 PM
I have one I would like to bid on but it wouldn't work out if its not here either before July 30 or after Aug 16. It would get stuck sitting at the front of the house in 100+ temperatures.

Bob
07-15-2009, 02:05 PM
Scot , I wouldn't shy away from the cats. You're potentially going to see dogs as well hanging in markets depending where you go( I draw the line there even though one bit me in the eye last night, it was the size of a roll of charmin!) I've eaten mountain lion a few times(sweet and sour) it wasn't bad.

Chironex
07-15-2009, 02:31 PM
I have one I would like to bid on but it wouldn't work out if its not here either before July 30 or after Aug 16. It would get stuck sitting at the front of the house in 100+ temperatures.

If I send it to you on Monday, you would have it before the end of the week. Besides that, it is sitting in 108 degree full sun right now. They love the heat and don't take much water. Just email me if you are interested in bidding or let Harvey know.

Thanks!

Chironex
07-15-2009, 02:35 PM
Scot , I wouldn't shy away from the cats. You're potentially going to see dogs as well hanging in markets depending where you go( I draw the line there even though one bit me in the eye last night, it was the size of a roll of charmin!) I've eaten mountain lion a few times(sweet and sour) it wasn't bad.

I suppose that it is something I would try, but hopefully I won't know it. It is very disheartening knowing the way these dogs are prepared for market. Atrocious may be a better word, sickening is probably the most descript term.

ewitte
07-15-2009, 03:53 PM
If I send it to you on Monday, you would have it before the end of the week. Besides that, it is sitting in 108 degree full sun right now. They love the heat and don't take much water. Just email me if you are interested in bidding or let Harvey know.

Thanks!

Hopefully not in a box and still getting water ;) Just sent you a message part before the @ sign is the same as my username here.

harveyc
07-15-2009, 06:39 PM
Less than 30 minutes to go, all bids I've received have been entered.

harveyc
07-15-2009, 08:23 PM
The auction here at bananas.org has ended.

If you're interested in giving at shot on germinating some rare seeds, Scot still has one batch on eBay: Musa ingens seeds - Rarest of the Rare! 50 seeds - eBay (item 290331300589 end time Jul-16-09 22:09:50 PDT) (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290331300589)

harveyc
07-15-2009, 11:43 PM
Hey, everyone, Scot's without computer access at home (yes laptop was stolen a while back) and I know the buyers are wondering when to pay and when their plants will be shipped. Rather than have Scot e-mail each one of you via his cell phone, I'm passing on the word. He and Paulie are going to pack things up this weekend and will be getting payment requests out to everyone over the next few days.

Scot was able to buy his ticket to China today but it's a bit later in the month than he was planning so this gives a bit more time to get other things wrapped up as well.

I'll continue to provide Scot with sorted lists of auction results, etc. but the shipping information will all be coming from Scot.

Thanks,

Harvey

Dalmatiansoap
07-16-2009, 10:37 AM
So Scot, what is going to be with unsold plants? Trashed? Donated? Relisted?
:woohoonaner:
Cosider me about that Goldfinger if U change your mind.

Jack Daw
07-16-2009, 10:52 AM
So Scot, what is going to be with unsold plants? Trashed? Donated? Relisted?
:woohoonaner:
Cosider me about that Goldfinger if U change your mind.
Composted. :D

harveyc
07-16-2009, 10:57 AM
I believe he's already got a couple of deals going folks.

Chironex
07-16-2009, 05:11 PM
Thank you so much to everyone! Your help has made my dream become a reality. I will not be posting much for awhile as I will be busy trying to get everything ready for you.

I have one more thing to auction that I had forgotten all about. I have a boatload of various seeds that I have accumulated over the past year. Some may be good, some may be bad, it is purely pot luck. In all, I probably have 10,000-40,000 seeds. Since my laptop was stolen, I no longer have a clue how many there are. There are tropicals, bonsai tree (pine and hardwood), arid climate, Australian, and just about everything in between. I remember some very unique and beautiful Chinese strain poppy and peony seeds, plumeria, canna, Iris and magnolia, water lilly, bamboo, and of course a few banana seeds. Please do not email me for a detailed list, as I do not have time to go through all of the packets - there are lots of them.
I will say that I have paid well over $800 to accumulate these over the past year. I am quite certain that the majority of them are still viable for gemination.

This auction will end on this Sunday 7/19/09 at 8 pm PST. The bidding starts at $25.00 and shipping will be calculated for the winner. Just post your bids here and then everyone will know who is in the lead. Have fun! I have no doubts that the winner will be pleasantly surprised at the number and variety of seeds they will get!

I also have a full set of men's golf clubs, including a Scotty Cameron Putter ($350) and 2 Titleist metal woods, a Driver (905-T) extended to 48" and a 3 wood - both with Aldila Graphite shafts. The 3-PW are Ram Laser X2's Cast with steel shafts, all extended 1 1/2-2" and there are 4 Wedges, 3 Mizuno Forged - 52/56 and 60 degree loft, along with an Arnold Palmer Sand Wedge and bag. $50 opening bid - plus shipping. Ends Sunday at 8 pm as well.

harveyc
07-16-2009, 05:27 PM
I bid $25 for the seeds! :D

alexizhere19
07-16-2009, 10:02 PM
Scot,

I wish you the best on your trip. I hope that as soon as possible you can continue to share your wealth of knowledge and joy. Be safe and don't forget about us.

alex

harveyc
07-16-2009, 11:23 PM
Don't be bashful folks, feel free to outbid me on the seeds. I'd gladly take them for $25 but would be equally happy to see Scot get a few hundred bucks for them.

chong
07-17-2009, 05:57 AM
I can offer $10 each of the 2 Lateritas, if they are still unsold. Thanks.

buffy
07-17-2009, 07:28 AM
I'll take one of those lateritas for $25.

CValentine
07-17-2009, 09:07 AM
$30 for the seeds Please!
Am starting to collect cannas too....OH NO!!!! :D ~Cheryl

harveyc
07-17-2009, 10:22 AM
I bid $35 on the seeds :P

Ohio'sBest
07-17-2009, 10:52 AM
Just one question. How did you store your seeds? In Tupperware in the fridge with rice?



Also is the Goldfinger still available?

Chironex
07-17-2009, 12:19 PM
Just one question. How did you store your seeds? In Tupperware in the fridge with rice?



Also is the Goldfinger still available?

They were stored in the refrigerator for the first several months, inside of paper or plastic bags. Lately, they have not been refrigerated, but stored in a cool, dry spot inside of the house. (My landlord/roommate did not want them taking up space in the fridge.)

Some are still in the original foil packs and paper packs. Hope this answers your question.

I will have to let you know on the Goldfinger. Right now, I am swamped and need a few days to get a handle on things. I should know tomorrow, but in the event it is available, it looks like everyone is just putting their bids on this thread, so I would say that's the best thing to do until I can confirm its availability. Sorry I can't be more definite at the moment. Thanks!

Chironex
07-17-2009, 03:08 PM
Update: Golf Clubs sold. Thanks!

CValentine
07-17-2009, 03:15 PM
Seeds...$40...:08: :ha:

harveyc
07-17-2009, 04:08 PM
Seeds $50 :2723:

Bob
07-17-2009, 04:17 PM
Seeds: $51.00 and I'll share with Harvey and Cheryl if they want.

Jack Daw
07-17-2009, 04:39 PM
Seeds...$40...:08: :ha:

Seeds $50 :2723:

Seeds: $51.00 and I'll share with Harvey and Cheryl if they want.
C'mon, it's worth hundreds and Scot is your friend... :D

harveyc
07-17-2009, 04:41 PM
We're just getting started, Jack. Besides, the auction ends on Sunday which happens to be my birthday so I was going to let Bob have the chance to surprise me! :ha:

Bob
07-17-2009, 04:59 PM
C'mon, it's worth hundreds and Scot is your friend... :D

Fine Jack , how many seeds do you want? You can have a few of mine if I get some.:ha: ...........and yeah they are worth much more but, why not take advantage of Scot when you have the chance!

51st state
07-17-2009, 05:24 PM
Hi Scot

you take care over there. try and teach them some correct spellings/grammar and not the 'colonial' forms you lot use :ha:

They'll all of been watching CSI, so if you tell them you've arrived from Henderson they'll undoubtedly back off.

I take it your following your heart which is always the best way

Find us a nice new nana species or two. or better still get down to Xishuangbanna and sort them out, there's got to be an export business there if they could get their S..t together

regards good luck and keep in touch

Kev :waving:

harveyc
07-17-2009, 07:18 PM
Bid $75 for the seeds. I can't spend too much money....I think my cell phone just went swimming in the alfalfa field. I have insurance on it for situations like that, but I think my co-pay is still something like $150. I need to go out there and try calling myself...wish me luck. (I was probably taking the life of a vole with my shovel when I lost it.)

Greenie
07-17-2009, 08:30 PM
good luck!

CValentine
07-17-2009, 08:52 PM
Yeah Harvey...
Good luck on finding your phone, I've lost all of mine to water or mud. :) ~Cheryl

harveyc
07-17-2009, 09:02 PM
No luck, it's dead. I dialed it and it rang the first time and after that it must have shorted out and now my call goes directly to voice mail. At least I have insurance, it would probably cost me $500 otherwise.

alexizhere19
07-17-2009, 09:08 PM
Would that qualify as something Tog would have done. LOL.

alex

harveyc
07-17-2009, 10:22 PM
Tog would have lost his in the jungle, except I don't think he'd take one out to begin with. I had two business calls within an hour before I lost it. One to get terms on an agreement to get some trees cut on the levee on my farm and another to get a federal trapper out to shoot some coyotes that keep ripping up my irrigation lines. Hard to operate without a mobile phone these days. My co-pay ended up being $100, new one is on the way.

CValentine
07-18-2009, 12:25 AM
Yay Harvey!!! Hope they're overnighting that phone!

I have Asurion Insurance on my phone, they are really good!
Husband jumped in the pool & forgot he had his phone on him, called Asurion...BAM...next Morning, new phone.

Ooh...coyotes(mean things)...

Hope everything gets rectified & you catch-up/get ahead on your work Harvey!

Have a goodnight Y'all!!! :) ~Cheryl

Jack Daw
07-18-2009, 04:05 AM
Fine Jack , how many seeds do you want? You can have a few of mine if I get some.:ha: ...........and yeah they are worth much more but, why not take advantage of Scot when you have the chance!
Dunno. Nope, I couldn't practically use those seeds for anything. I'm a Dfa zone, meaning wet periods year round (unlike Scot), severe winters (unlike Scot)... that would be a waste of shipping, cause I'm pretty sure that none of those would be able to survive my climate. ;)

Bob
07-18-2009, 05:33 AM
No luck, it's dead. I dialed it and it rang the first time and after that it must have shorted out and now my call goes directly to voice mail. At least I have insurance, it would probably cost me $500 otherwise.

hahahahaha!!!!! (my last one is in the Atlantic off of Massachusetes)

Chironex
07-18-2009, 02:18 PM
Dunno. Nope, I couldn't practically use those seeds for anything. I'm a Dfa zone, meaning wet periods year round (unlike Scot), severe winters (unlike Scot)... that would be a waste of shipping, cause I'm pretty sure that none of those would be able to survive my climate. ;)

Jack you would be surprised. I started the collection while living in zone 4-5 in Northern Illinois. So there are some perennials in the lot plus many hardwood trees that are popular.

Jack Daw
07-18-2009, 04:57 PM
Jack you would be surprised. I started the collection while living in zone 4-5 in Northern Illinois. So there are some perennials in the lot plus many hardwood trees that are popular.
Why do you tempt me man...? :D

harveyc
07-18-2009, 05:17 PM
Why do you tempt me man...? :D

Huh? Maybe this will sound familiar! :ha:

C'mon, it's worth hundreds and Scot is your friend... :D

Jack Daw
07-18-2009, 05:40 PM
Huh? Maybe this will sound familiar! :ha:
:lurk: Yep. :D

Chironex
07-18-2009, 08:49 PM
Did I mention plumeria seeds, bamboo (about 10 different var), a few ingens seeds, aurantiaca, e. perrieri, 'Higa', beccarii, Helen's hybrid, balbisiana, New Bhutan, Bael fruit, Elephant apple, Carica papaya, Bauhinia, Arbutus unedo, Paulownia tomentosa and imperialis, some Andean Mountain plants, Passion Vines - lots of varieties, Acacia trees - (lots of them), Tiger's Claw Tree, all kinds of Proteas, Elephant head Amaranth, Mother Tree, White Sandalwood, Red Hot Poker, Siberian Wallflower, Bolivian Nasturtium, Red Sandalwood, Larkspur, Orange Jasmine, Century Plant, Ginger lily, all different colors of Bat Flowers - (Black, green maroon, white, green) Gardenia, Tea plants, Desert Rose (Adenium obesum), Australian Honeysuckle, Mangrove Hibiscus, Ixia viridifolia, Glory Lily, Daturas, Anadenanthea colubrina, all kinds of Pea and Coral vines, Several types of peppers, Jacaranda, Vine Maple, Teak tree, African Tulip tree, White and purple beauty berry - including American and Japanese varieties, Gunnera, Arroyo lupine, Tamarind tree, Mountain Cypress -((very rare) Widdringtonia nodiflora), California Redwood, English Yew, Red mimosa, Cotoneaster, Strawberry snowball tree, Polynesian Ironwood, Madagascar Jabily tree, Champaca tree (Joy perfume tree)Asian Bush Beech, Mesquite, St Thomas tree, Siberian Flowering Crab, Perfume tree, Firethorn, Bilimbi pickle fruit tree, Lignum vitae, Dwarf Pomegranate, Rose Mallow, Black Walnut, Japanese White pine, Noble Fir, Mugo Pine, Bald Cypress, Mexican Yellow Pine, Dawn redwood, Giant Sequoia, Japanese Cedar, Japanese Juniper, New Zealand Christmas Tree, Dwarf Siberian pine, Fraser Fir, Monterey Pine, Japanese Yezo Spruce, Sode No Uchi - Japanese Maple, Japanese Persimmon, Japanese Pagoda tree, Oyama Magnolia, Bamboo leaf Japanese Maple, Japanese Zelkova, Japanese Camellia hybrid - Pink, Fatsia japonica, Higan Japanese Dwarf Weeping Cherry, Umeshu Japanese Red/Purple ornamental Plum tree, Chinese Lactiflora Hybrids Paeonia, Japanese Magnolia, Queen Charlotte blue - Sweet Violet, African Iris, Yellow Flag Iris, Black Iris, Japanese Iris, White Chinese Wisteria, Purple Chinese Wisteria, Chinese Witch Hazel, Chinese Elm, Chinese Weeping Golden Chain tree, Chinese Tea plant - Camellia sinensis, Chinese Aralia, Chinese Allspice, Toon Tree - Toona sinensis, Chinese Redbud - Cercis chinensis, Chinese Fan Palm, Mexican Red Bird of Paradise, Mexican Hat - Red and Yellow, Silver Princess Eucalyptus, Dragon Tree Agave, Joshua Tree, Texas Ebony, Desert Willow, Empress Tree, Strawberry Guava, Ashwagandha Indian Ginseng, Bottle Tree, Sapphire Tower (Puya alpestris), West Australian Christmas Tree, Mexican Cycas palm, Hairy Acacia, Karoo Boer Bean, Waratah tree, Australian Corkwood, Acacia catechu, Daubenya marginataAcacia confusa, Flamboyant tree, Yucca rigida, elata and glauca, Baobob tree, Texas Red Yucca, Dragon Blood Tree, Palo Verde Tree.......and so on.

Well, that might give you an idea of the breadth of the seeds in this deal. Thanks!

Chironex
07-18-2009, 10:37 PM
I also have 2 seedlings of Maclayi from seeds. They are still pretty small, averaging about 5-6 inches, but they are hard to find here. The only way to ship these is overnight or second day express at the most.
Bids start at $10 each. This will be a short auction and ends tomorrow night at 5 pm Pacific time. Please keep the shipping cost in mind, as these are fragile little buggers. (On the bright side, they are light in weight)

51st state
07-19-2009, 02:36 AM
looks like you got the 'seed buying' bug pretty bad. been there...LOL

gotta then find the time,space and will to germinate the little blighters.

whereabouts in china are you going?

Chironex
07-19-2009, 08:36 AM
Yes I had it bad. OCD is what I call it. Ha ha Anyway, initially I will be in Zhuhai for the first month. Then hopefully in Changsha. This could change depending upon assignment and need. It really is my wish to be land in Changsha but anywhere is fine for the first six months. Then I can pretty much dictate where I want to go.

coast crab
07-19-2009, 10:03 AM
Scott,

I'm interested in the maclayi, but I have no idea how any of this works. Did I miss something on the "for sale and auction" page?

Russell

Chironex
07-19-2009, 12:21 PM
Scott,

I'm interested in the maclayi, but I have no idea how any of this works. Did I miss something on the "for sale and auction" page?

Russell

Hi Russell, nope you are doing it just fine. Watch this page for anyone bidding higher. At 8 pm the winner gets the plant or plants that they bid. I will then ask for shipping info and you pay via Paypal. Simple.

alexizhere19
07-19-2009, 02:54 PM
Scot, OCD stopped at half of that list. That is called seed insanity. If half those seed germinate we could beautify america, and probably the world. Were you preparing for a seed shortage, LOL.

alex

alexizhere19
07-19-2009, 02:56 PM
Hey Harvey,
We did do something Tog would have done, we DERAILED a thread started by a known thread derailer himself, now if that aint Tog.

alex

Chironex
07-19-2009, 11:31 PM
Well, the bidding is finally over. The winner of the seeds is Harvey (rightfully so, due to his hard work keeping track of everything for me) and Russel Coker wins the Maclayi, if he wants them. He just expressed an interest, not a bid commitment, but since he was the only one, they are his for the asking.

I still need to hear back from some of you for your shipping address and shipping preference. I am sending out some tomorrow and want to have it completed by Tuesday, please. Once you give me this info, I can have your package weighed, confirm the total with shipping and get these out to you. As soon as you get your invoice, please send the Paypal payment the same day if at all possible. I have quite a few things on my plate now, and will not have much time to deal with much else.

Thanks again to everyone on Bananas.org I never expected such a wonderful response. As I have said before, I am deeply humbled by your generosity and the outpouring of kindness. I have received over 200 emails from all of you and will reply to every one of them when I get settled.

I also want to say that I have tried to use every possible means of keeping your bananas and other plants alive during shipping. They were packed with care and I pray that all of them grow like crazy for you. If I mixed something up, please accept my sincere apologies. Trying to unpot, clean, pack and label all of these in 105-114 degree heat has been a bigger challenge than I imagined. So far, they all have fantastic root development and I have tried to save as much of the root system as possible. Quite a few were larger than the box, so they had to be trimmed. Most of the leaves will be removed to slow transpiration during shipping in this heat. They WILL bounce back once you get them into the ground. New leaves will pop and away they go! In some of the much larger pstems, a cut was made just under the first petioles, so I did not hack off a big chunk of the pstem, it just looks like I did. (It nearly brought me to tears having to do it) All pups that were seperated have good roots and look good.

Please remember to send your shipping address and shipping preference ASAP! I can't ship them without it. I also cannot keep them fresh once they are de-potted.

With many thanks,

Scot

Chironex
07-19-2009, 11:43 PM
Hey Harvey,
We did do something Tog would have done, we DERAILED a thread started by a known thread derailer himself, now if that aint Tog.

alex

I am proud of you all for derailing this thread! I would have expected no less. Tog would be proud, too. I was just waiting for Beth to jump in.....

alexizhere19
07-19-2009, 11:53 PM
I am proud of you all for derailing this thread! I would have expected no less. Tog would be proud, too. I was just waiting for Beth to jump in.....

Im still learnin this thread derailin thing, but im workin on it, I promise

BTW speaking of heat, have you seen central texas, man heat and drought. naners not doing good at all down there.

alex

Dalmatiansoap
07-20-2009, 02:35 AM
Congrats Harvey!
U got nice birthday present :nanadrink:
:woohoonaner:

coast crab
07-20-2009, 08:56 AM
Hi Scot.

I'm excited about the maclayi and hope I will do you proud.

I'm only sorry that I didn't join sooner to take advantage of your other offerings. I wish you well and can't wait to see what you find next!

Russell

conejov
07-20-2009, 11:19 AM
Im still learnin this thread derailin thing, but im workin on it, I promise

BTW speaking of heat, have you seen central texas, man heat and drought. naners not doing good at all down there.

alex

Here in Houston we have a drought watch where I can only water within certain times which are usually the time Im at work. or on certain days.

Its a pain but Im trying to work around it. The nanners are doing good I make sure I give lots of water first.

Bananaman88
07-20-2009, 12:18 PM
Scot, glad to hear that the auction went well. I wish you well in China and am glad that I got to meet up with you at least once. Looking forward to hearing from you once you get settled in China.

Best of luck, buddy!

BadPun
07-20-2009, 01:25 PM
Hi Scot-

I've sent you emails to the stated address with my shipping information, etc. Let me know if you've not received it.

Can't wait for my new plants!

Cheers-

Andy

Chironex
07-21-2009, 10:04 PM
All I can say is thank you so much to everyone. Special thanks to Pauly for helping me to un-pot, trim, pack and ship all of these in 105-110 degree heat and high humidity. It has been quite a project and much more work than I ever imagined. Also, a special thanks to Harvey for keeping things straight and helping me to know which end was up when I was completely lost!
You are all a terrific bunch of people and it may take me awhile to reply to the 250+ emails from you. Give me a chance to get settled and I will be in touch as soon as I can. Thank you too to mediahound for letting me do this! I can't thank everyone enough for your support, generosity and kindness. If I haven't sent your total amount email to you yet, it will be coming out tomorrow night, I hope. We put a huge dent in the banana population today and have high expectations of finishing tomorrow. I am really sad to see them go, but glad that they are all going to wonderful new homes. Believe me, it is hard to trim off the beautiful leaves and I try to keep as much of the root system as possible. But, they are better off this way by reducing transpiration.
We are packing them as well as possible, so reduce the chance of shipping damage.
I have to also admit, keeping track of who gets what is a chore, but we are being as careful as we can. Also, some of these banana ID's were sent to me, so I am trusting that all are what they are supposed to be. If you should get one that grows out to be something else, please accept my apologies. I can only rely upon what I am told when buying them and most have not fully grown out yet. I am fairly certain of 90% of them, but you know how things can mixed up by the growers from time to time.

Thanks so much!!!

I will be in touch with each of you by email shortly for your totals for Paypal.

saltydad
07-21-2009, 10:35 PM
Scot- Don't forget to send out the belt to me; I'm looking forward to changing threads even more with both Tog and you behind me!

Chironex
07-24-2009, 06:03 PM
Well, I leave Tuesday morning on the early-bird flight. I will be out of touch with everyone here for awhile, but I will return. After all, the threadwrecking must go on.

As a side note, all plants have been shipped. Some of you have yet to visit Paypal and I would sure appreciate it if you could do so before Sunday. Thanks to those of you who have already paid. Thanks to all of you!

harveyc
07-24-2009, 06:17 PM
Be safe and have fun, Scot!

conejov
07-24-2009, 06:29 PM
Godspeed Scot!

saltydad
07-24-2009, 07:28 PM
May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind always be at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
and rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

Take care, Scot.

alexizhere19
07-24-2009, 07:38 PM
Scot,

I will do my best to continue the threadwrecking. I hope you do what you set out to do and be safe.

alex

Patty in Wisc
07-24-2009, 07:43 PM
I already miss your humor Scot. Take care...you will be missed.

Magilla Gorilla
07-25-2009, 01:55 AM
Scot,
It has been a pleasure chatting with you! All seven banana varieties you mail me look great! I wish you peace, happiness and the best of luck in your new home. Stay in touch, send us pictures and thank you again!

Dalmatiansoap
07-25-2009, 03:37 AM
Enjoy Scot!
:woohoonaner:

ewitte
07-25-2009, 03:32 PM
Thanks! I just potted up the Ice Cream.

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=19868&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=19868)

CookieCows
07-25-2009, 04:03 PM
Got my EV today. Looked great with a half inch of growth during travel time. It's planted outside and a few hours later got a nice rain.

natedogg1026
07-28-2009, 08:57 PM
Got mine today. Looks great!

CValentine
07-28-2009, 09:32 PM
Got mine yesterday!!
All potted up!
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=19977&size=1&filefix=.jpg

Thanks Scot & take care!!

Thanks to Pauly too for packin' 'em up & movin' 'em out!! :)

Looks great guys!! OHHHH... I've got 'Nana Fever!!! :D ~Cheryl

chong
07-28-2009, 09:45 PM
The TC equipment I bought from Scot were sent UPS on Tuesday last week and received on Thursday. The plants were sent UPS on Wednesday morning, plus some remaining TC stuff via FedEX. The FedEX package arrived Saturday, so I checked the tracking for plant box. It said delivery was for Monday, and on time! No box on Monday, forgot to check. At 5:30PM today, I checked the tracking and it said that the package was in Doraville, GA. I just spent over 2 hours on the phone with UPS and all this time, they'd just give me the run around. All I wanted them to do is get the people in GA to divert it back to Seattle, and they can't do that since it wasn't lost, they said. How do they know that? Well, because they can track it and it's in GA. I would keep reminding them that it's already been to 5 different cities before Doraville, GA, so wouldn't it be reasonable to ask to have it re-directed to Seattle? No, because it's not lost. Well, after over 2 hours of run around, they finally relented and put an intercept package notation on the tracking form.

I paid almost $35 for the shipping, so you can imagine the weight and the number of plants that are in that package. One of them is a CA Gold, too! I hope that they don't turn up boiled bananas by the time they get here.

CookieCows
07-28-2009, 11:35 PM
Over the last few years I've ordered from a couple online stores that only use UPS and have had increased problems with them and lengthy shipping time frames from the get go in my opinion. I've had the same thing happen with destination problems also and had to hope for them to be able to intercept .... sadly enough I don't order from these two companies anymore because they only use UPS.

I remember when UPS was the fast and reliable mode of shipping!!

harveyc
07-28-2009, 11:54 PM
I have had very good shipping experiences with USPS, UPS, and FedEx but all of them have screwed up at one time or another. I shipped a little over 600 USPS Priority packages last year and all but one got delivered on time. That one package took about two weeks to get from the local hub to my customer. I had another time when my customer swore that the package was not delivered even though USPS scanned it as delivered. Fortunately, my customer was patient and persisted at her local Post Office. The Postmaster humored her and check in back after the second time and found the package sitting on a shelf in the back. I've since learned that sometimes a carrier will scan packages as being delivered when they begin their route instead of when they actually deliver the package. I had this happen to me about a month ago when I saw a package coming my way was shown as delivered. The carrier was running late and did not have time to drive down my driveway as he was facing a deadline for mail pickup back at the Post Office.

DHL was on my all-time hit list for a few years. I bought about $8,000 of camera gear through Dell over a period of a couple of years (some for resale) and a few times DHL left the packages at my neighbor's front door. I gave up and would just drive 35 miles to their hub and pick up my packages from them after a couple of those experiences. For the cheap stuff I've got in recent years, they have seemed to do pretty good, though!

Sorry to hear of your problems, Chong. That sucks.

Magilla Gorilla
07-29-2009, 12:08 AM
My seven bananas (someone has to continue collecting varieties with Scot in China), made it in one day. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't.

I ordered a 64 bit 8 Gig computer last year for my office from Dell. They delivered it two blocks away from me and I had to go and take it away from the non-profit org that set it up in their computer lab. They couldn't understand why I was upset with them??????? My New York up bringing probably insulted them. Today was the day Scot was planning on leaving. I wish him luck!

chong
07-29-2009, 12:18 AM
Yup! Got a PM from Pauly today that Scot left very early this morning. I'm sure that everyone joins me in prayers for his success and happiness in his new found home.

harveyc
07-29-2009, 12:43 AM
Amen!

ewitte
07-29-2009, 05:42 AM
I ordered a 64 bit 8 Gig computer last year for my office from Dell. They delivered it two blocks away from me and I had to go and take it away from the non-profit org that set it up in their computer lab. They couldn't understand why I was upset with them??????? My New York up bringing probably insulted them. Today was the day Scot was planning on leaving. I wish him luck!

Status of something I need for my trip on Saturday, not even a status update for 9 days!

Estimated Arrival: July 23, 2009

Track your package

Date Time Location Event Details
July 20, 2009 04:05:00 PM --- Arrival Scan
July 19, 2009 11:43:00 AM --- Arrival Scan
July 18, 2009 09:20:56 PM Coffeyville KS US Shipment has left seller facility and is in transit

TommyMacLuckie
07-29-2009, 09:12 AM
Who delivered it? Dell or UPS?

UPS has been screwing up a lot lately. At a golf course in Mandeville they ordered some retardent for the grass. It's $5000 for a 5 gallon bucket's worth. Of course, like any golf course, it says Country Club as part of the name. Where did they deliver it to? A different Country Club. Why?

They didn't bother to look at the address.

Luckily they didn't know what to do with it, as in, what it was, and just put it in storage. The other Country Club figured it out and went and got it.

Yesterday I was at my friend's B&B working on some plants in the yard and then doing research online. UPS stops. They guy looks at me and asks me what the address is. I can never remember because I don't need to so I said I have no idea - who is it for?

It was at the right place but he didn't know it. That's great.

Regardless of that, someone GAVE me a Dell desktop. It had 18 Trojan viruses in it, he said "Ahhh it'll be easy to fix." I spent 3 hours on the phone with Dell. I wound up doing 2 things with them - being nice and being mean. Neither worked. They are SCREWBALLS. So I smashed the computer and called them back up and told them - they didn't GET IT.

So I will never buy from Dell, partially because they outsource most of their customer help to India, and I don't ever really use UPS or anyone else but if I did, it won't be UPS. At least for now.

Magilla Gorilla
07-29-2009, 11:00 AM
Who delivered it? Dell or UPS?

UPS has been screwing up a lot lately. At a golf course in Mandeville they ordered some retardent for the grass. It's $5000 for a 5 gallon bucket's worth. Of course, like any golf course, it says Country Club as part of the name. Where did they deliver it to? A different Country Club. Why?

They didn't bother to look at the address.

Luckily they didn't know what to do with it, as in, what it was, and just put it in storage. The other Country Club figured it out and went and got it.

Yesterday I was at my friend's B&B working on some plants in the yard and then doing research online. UPS stops. They guy looks at me and asks me what the address is. I can never remember because I don't need to so I said I have no idea - who is it for?

It was at the right place but he didn't know it. That's great.

Regardless of that, someone GAVE me a Dell desktop. It had 18 Trojan viruses in it, he said "Ahhh it'll be easy to fix." I spent 3 hours on the phone with Dell. I wound up doing 2 things with them - being nice and being mean. Neither worked. They are SCREWBALLS. So I smashed the computer and called them back up and told them - they didn't GET IT.

So I will never buy from Dell, partially because they outsource most of their customer help to India, and I don't ever really use UPS or anyone else but if I did, it won't be UPS. At least for now.

UPS delivered it to the wrong address. Mistakes happen. Life goes on.

alexizhere19
07-29-2009, 11:02 AM
well i can't comment on ups but i'm gonna miss my thread derailin' mentor. I hope I can become as good as him, lol.

alex

TommyMacLuckie
07-29-2009, 01:40 PM
Just going by what I've heard from a few people lately. Maybe they're too busy making those goofy drawing commercials....

TommyMacLuckie
07-29-2009, 01:43 PM
Just looked at the list - that's a lot of bananas! Wow.

cowboyup4christ
07-29-2009, 02:34 PM
Got my second naner from Scott today, Mail truck must have run over it but it survived. the box didn't. In the ground and happy. the one I planted from him three days ago is already trying to put out a leaf. :woohoonaner:

Both are Gold Fingers

harveyc
07-30-2009, 12:15 AM
Hey, everyone, thought you'd like to know that Scot sent a very brief e-mail about four hours ago just to say that he had landed safely in China!

:woohoonaner: :nanadrink: :goteam:

He said he'd write more later once he finds an Internet cafe.

I was feeling kind of sad today, like we had lost Scot, so this made a nice ending to my day.

Thanks,

Harvey

Jack Daw
07-30-2009, 04:08 AM
Hey, everyone, thought you'd like to know that Scot sent a very brief e-mail about four hours ago just to say that he had landed safely in China!
Why would he be unsafe?

harveyc
07-30-2009, 10:37 AM
Jack, those are Scot's own words.

Lots of things can go wrong, as I'm sure you realize.

damaclese
07-30-2009, 12:42 PM
I also have received an E-Mail from Scot he said hes eating tons LOL he will move in to his new apartment Sunday and start his course on Monday he said that he will defiantly try to keep in touch as theirs an INTERNET café just down the street his courses will last one month then he will get his new assignment but for now were he will go he doesn't know i think he wants to stay close to Twain but I'm sure he will be happy were ever they send him what an adventure

saltydad
07-30-2009, 02:11 PM
Thanks for the postings, Harvey and Paulo. We need to keep Scot on the board in mind if not yet in actuality.

CValentine
08-02-2009, 12:31 AM
Got mine yesterday!!
All potted up!
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=19977&size=1&filefix=.jpg

Thanks Scot & take care!!

Thanks to Pauly too for packin' 'em up & movin' 'em out!! :)

Looks great guys!! OHHHH... I've got 'Nana Fever!!! :D ~Cheryl

After only 4 days...

http://i668.photobucket.com/albums/vv49/valentines12/IMG_7779.jpg

Simply Amazing!!! Thank You Scot!! :) ~Cheryl

PS - Please excuse the horrible mess behind the bananas...I get a greenhouse for my anniversary, my backyard is a T-Totalled mess!

Dalmatiansoap
08-02-2009, 03:25 AM
Mess????
Whats wrong with You Cheryl:ha::ha::ha:
Have U ever seen real mess?
:woohoonaner:

Bob
08-02-2009, 07:59 AM
Mess????
Whats wrong with You Cheryl:ha::ha::ha:
Have U ever seen real mess?
:woohoonaner:

Cheryl check out some of my backyard pics , you'll feel better:ha:

damaclese
08-02-2009, 09:35 AM
Cheryl they look nice i took grate care not to trim there roots i think that helps allot nice to see they are already growing out as far as mess goes you should see my pathways after i planted the Musa Bell yesterday i have a pile of dirt 4ft across and 3 ft high with no place to put it would any one like a big pile of caleacha soil no charge for the extra rocks LOL

damaclese
08-02-2009, 09:47 AM
although I'm not in any way responsible for lost goods i just wanted to say that i "think" Scot insured every ones packages for there bid value but I'm not 100% on that i only went to the Fdex store with him on his next to last day

Has every one but chong received there packages?

Magilla Gorilla
08-02-2009, 01:53 PM
although I'm not in any way responsible for lost goods i just wanted to say that i "think" Scot insured every ones packages for there bid value but I'm not 100% on that i only went to the Fdex store with him on his next to last day

Has every one but chong received there packages?

My seven banana plants arrived in one day and look great! They all had huge roots and are healthy.

chong
08-04-2009, 07:48 PM
The first 2 boxes of TC equipment were shipped by Scot to me via UPS on Monday, 07/20, and I got them on Wednesday, 07/22.

On that same day, 07/22AM, Scot sent me a third box, containing the plants I bought from the auction, via UPS. In the PM, he sent me a 4th box with TC equipment via FedEX. The FedEX package, as I reported earlier arrived the following Saturday, 07/25AM. The UPS package made a tour of the US, stopping at 7 cities to Doraville, GA before being rerouted back to Seatlle, WA via Hodgkins, IL and who knows what other cities. To add insult to injury, here is the condition of the package.
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=20480&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=20480&ppuser=567)
Looks like they heeded the Fragile warning sticker, huh?

Here's what it looks like inside, the plants had shrunk and are very dehydrated:
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=20481&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=20481&ppuser=567)

I had the delivery man open it, and he acknowledged that the contents were damaged. The package originally weighed 30.1 pounds, but I doubt if the package now weighs anywhere that. The delivery guy also acknowledged that. Then, talking to alleged Customer Service for relief was like pulling teeth again and I had to ask to talk to 2 levels of management before I could get a reasonable resolution. They wanted me to contact the shipper, even after I repeatedly told them that he was already in China. The they told me that what they have to do is get it inspected for the damage, then send it back to the shipper, where they would attempt to get hold of him three times before doing anything to it. I told them that that would be unacceptable because if at that time they decide to destroy the package, I would not be able to get my money back. If they again were to return the package to me, the contents my be worthless by then. So, after almost an hour of haggling, they finally decided to have an inspector come to the house to inspect the box. If the inspector confirms the damage, I would still need Scot to file a claim. And I don't know if the inspector is going to let me keep the materials.

momoese
08-04-2009, 08:03 PM
Wow what a mess they made! I have to say though, if it was me I would not risk loosing the plants just to prove a point.

CValentine
08-04-2009, 08:04 PM
I am so sorry to hear of your hassle Chong.
It is crap when people/businesses don't conduct themselves as professionals.
I am glad you insisted they did and gave them hardship over it. :2723:

My husband says to make sure you get the check($) before you release the goods to them to destroy.
In the mean time while it takes them 2-3 weeks to do this, trade out the bananas by trimming some leaves from some bananas you already have.
Roll them up in the newspaper and try and revive those poor abused bananas.
They don't care...it (in a word) sucks.

And your equipment...are they gonna give you full replacement cost on those TC tools?

Wishing the best for you Chong... ~Cheryl

Magilla Gorilla
08-04-2009, 09:24 PM
Wow what a mess they made! I have to say though, if it was me I would not risk loosing the plants just to prove a point.

I agree! Pot them up and give them a large dose of superthrive. They are bananas and many have come back from the dead. Good luck.

chong
08-04-2009, 11:27 PM
Wow what a mess they made! I have to say though, if it was me I would not risk loosing the plants just to prove a point.

No, I was not out trying to prove a point. That was why I spent over an hour with them on the phone trying get some kind of resolution because I did not want to lose any of the plants that may have survived. And I told them that I would like to keep the plants nevertheless, but that I was expecting some kind of relief for the damage due to their negligence. Any other alternative, I would lose both the plants and the money. I can tell you, there are several very small plantlets (from TC) that may be already beyond saving. I have received greener plants, TC and pups, of slightly larger sizes than some of these that have not made it. Not that I'm not going to try to revive them.

I agree! Pot them up and give them a large dose of superthrive. They are bananas and many have come back from the dead. Good luck.

Thanks. I planned do that. But I cannot do that right now because they said that they want to inspect it first. So, I cannot touch the package until after they do. They said that they would call to schedule an inspection today or tomorrow. As of right now, they are still lying to me because they have not called yet, and until they actually do call, they are. If they are really genuinely concerned for their alleged customer service, they'd have called me before the end of their business day. So, that means that I will have to wait another 2 or 3 days longer before I can do anything to save these plants.

chong
08-04-2009, 11:41 PM
I am so sorry to hear of your hassle Chong.
It is crap when people/businesses don't conduct themselves as professionals.
I am glad you insisted they did and gave them hardship over it. :2723:

My husband says to make sure you get the check($) before you release the goods to them to destroy.
In the mean time while it takes them 2-3 weeks to do this, trade out the bananas by trimming some leaves from some bananas you already have.
Roll them up in the newspaper and try and revive those poor abused bananas.
They don't care...it (in a word) sucks.

And your equipment...are they gonna give you full replacement cost on those TC tools?

Wishing the best for you Chong... ~Cheryl

Thank you, Cheryl,

Unfortunately, until UPS can inspect it, I can't do anything to them. And they said that they'd call to schedule the inspection, today or tomorrow. Well, they didn't call today. That means, I'm going to have to wait at least another 2 or 3 days before I could take any remedial actions on these plants.

But I will not release these plants to be destroyed because it would mean that I could lose both the plants and the money. They insist that only the shipper can file a claim, and as we all know, he is no longer in this country. So, if I refuse this shipment, they will take it back to Vegas and try to contact Scot 3 times before either sending them back to me, or destroy them. Either way, the plants will be gone. And I will not be able to recover my money, until after I can get hold of Scot, and then for him to file a claim.

Thanks again.

Chong

(PS. Email sent yesterday. Please let me know if you've not received it. Thanks.)

harveyc
08-04-2009, 11:50 PM
Sorry for the bad luck and hassles, Chong.

I heard the same sort of thing about insurance from USPS around 6-7 years ago, that only the sender could file the claim. In my case, it was many place settings of China and the seller did a terrible job of packing and several items broke. On top of that, the seller kept promising to file a claim but never did and then just said I had got a good enough deal as it was. By then, it was too late for me to file negative eBay feedback as well but it just wasn't worth me wasting my time further on it.

I hope you're able to get the plants to survive.

Best wishes,

Harvey

Jack Daw
08-05-2009, 05:41 AM
Well, my delivery girl is at least beautiful, if not magical and irresistible, so I can imagine the kinda compensation I would want. :D
No, chong, really, sorry. Did you inspect the plants? You would be surprised. After 3 weeks my Pahari Kela recovered in 3 cases (and would maybe in more, if it was just 3 days less, one pup struggled underground but then died).
Some of the plants might still be salvagable.
How many plants were there?

damaclese
08-05-2009, 06:44 AM
The first 2 boxes of TC equipment were shipped by Scot to me via UPS on Monday, 07/20, and I got them on Wednesday, 07/22.

On that same day, 07/22AM, Scot sent me a third box, containing the plants I bought from the auction, via UPS. In the PM, he sent me a 4th box with TC equipment via FedEX. The FedEX package, as I reported earlier arrived the following Saturday, 07/25AM. The UPS package made a tour of the US, stopping at 7 cities to Doraville, GA before being rerouted back to Seatlle, WA via Hodgkins, IL and who knows what other cities. To add insult to injury, here is the condition of the package.
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=20480&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=20480&ppuser=567)
Looks like they heeded the Fragile warning sticker, huh?

Here's what it looks like inside, the plants had shrunk and are very dehydrated:
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=20481&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=20481&ppuser=567)

I had the delivery man open it, and he acknowledged that the contents were damaged. The package originally weighed 30.1 pounds, but I doubt if the package now weighs anywhere that. The delivery guy also acknowledged that. Then, talking to alleged Customer Service for relief was like pulling teeth again and I had to ask to talk to 2 levels of management before I could get a reasonable resolution. They wanted me to contact the shipper, even after I repeatedly told them that he was already in China. The they told me that what they have to do is get it inspected for the damage, then send it back to the shipper, where they would attempt to get hold of him three times before doing anything to it. I told them that that would be unacceptable because if at that time they decide to destroy the package, I would not be able to get my money back. If they again were to return the package to me, the contents my be worthless by then. So, after almost an hour of haggling, they finally decided to have an inspector come to the house to inspect the box. If the inspector confirms the damage, I would still need Scot to file a claim. And I don't know if the inspector is going to let me keep the materials.

chong i know its frustrating but i would water them ASAP and get them back in to good earth and forget the princapal of the thing- but never ues UPS again i know some times they do a good job its hard to say every one elsis stuff got there in good shape and in a speedy time i told Scot not to ues UPS but he is a man with a vary stubern streek so thers no talking him out of things i hear your pain but if you let them sit there wating to be inspected they will surly die

buffy
08-05-2009, 07:16 AM
This situation sucks, but let's not throw UPS totally under the bus. I personally use them for everything and I have never had a problem like this. This is just bad luck and standard industry-wide bad service.

On a positive note, my M laterita and M itinerans var. itinerans have both pushed a complete leaf since arrival. Doing good.

harveyc
08-05-2009, 09:40 AM
I had a friend ship 2 or 3 banana plants to the UK a couple of years ago but they were rejected by some inspectors (customs?) since the recipient didn't have an import permit, etc. After about three months they unexpectedly show up back at his place here in California. The box was beat up and the plants looked ugly, but he potted them up and they all grew. These were larger pups, though, so they can take more of a beating.

ewitte
08-05-2009, 09:47 AM
That would have sucked if it had happened to me. Add to the fact it would have been outside in 100+ temps until Aug 15 if it took that long to get here.

On a positive note, my M laterita and M itinerans var. itinerans have both pushed a complete leaf since arrival. Doing good.

Mine pushed out about 8" of leaf before I left on Aug 1. I should be surprised with at least a complete leaf when I return. Left a sprinkler on the patio on timer.

CookieCows
08-05-2009, 09:53 AM
Chong it seems like it's one thing after another!! I know Washington has it's share of clouds .. I used to live there... but they don't all have to be sitting over your head!! There's got to be a silver lining somewhere!

Wishing you luck,
Deb

conejov
08-05-2009, 11:00 AM
Sorry to hear your bad experience with UPS Chong. hopefully the inspector will call you today so that you can get those plants potted on the road to recovery.

chong
08-05-2009, 02:37 PM
Well, my delivery girl is at least beautiful, if not magical and irresistible, so I can imagine the kinda compensation I would want. :D
No, chong, really, sorry. Did you inspect the plants? You would be surprised. After 3 weeks my Pahari Kela recovered in 3 cases (and would maybe in more, if it was just 3 days less, one pup struggled underground but then died).
Some of the plants might still be salvagable.
How many plants were there?

Thanks, Jack,
I can't actually look at the plants until after today because UPS said they'd call me yesterday (they didn't) or today (still waiting). After 5:00 PM today, if they still haven't called, I'll take all the plants out and lay them out on the driveway and take photos of them, before soaking them in water overnight then potting them up in the morning.

I don't know exactly how many plants there are, but I think there are 10 or 12 plants of varying sizes. I can see a couple of small TC plantlets (~10" p-stem) and their leaves are already yellow and the stems are limp. Not a good sign. The bigger plants may still be salvageable.

Thanks again.

Jack Daw
08-05-2009, 03:45 PM
Thanks, Jack,
I can't actually look at the plants until after today because UPS said they'd call me yesterday (they didn't) or today (still waiting). After 5:00 PM today, if they still haven't called, I'll take all the plants out and lay them out on the driveway and take photos of them, before soaking them in water overnight then potting them up in the morning.

I don't know exactly how many plants there are, but I think there are 10 or 12 plants of varying sizes. I can see a couple of small TC plantlets (~10" p-stem) and their leaves are already yellow and the stems are limp. Not a good sign. The bigger plants may still be salvageable.

Thanks again.
Oh Chong, time is of the essence, even 1 day can make the difference with such a small TCed plants.
I don't really know, but I think the bananas are worth more than they will ever refund you or admit.
Take pics now, if they haven't called yet and start potting the plants immediatelly. Soaking will not do any good for almost dead plant.
I wish they recovered, but just act. Forget the whole damn issue with the delivery company and never use them again.

damaclese
08-07-2009, 05:45 PM
on severely dehydrated plants soaking them in water with 4stp. of sugar can add in reducing surface tension and softens the out walls of the roots allowing water to move up the root we do this with Orchids when they get shipped as there often delayed in customs

damaclese
08-07-2009, 06:06 PM
hey i forgot to say got an e-mail from Scot he says hi to evey one and hes doing grate but didnt give any detail i gues he has vary limited time to ues the conputer

CValentine
08-07-2009, 06:09 PM
WooHoo!!! :woohoonaner::goteam:Thanks for the update Paulo!! :) ~Cheryl

alexizhere19
08-07-2009, 06:56 PM
Thanks for the update, I'm glad scot is doing good.

alex

austinl01
09-02-2009, 09:36 PM
I wonder what happened to the TC project Scot was doing. I sent him several plants last year to TC including a V. cohol pup. Chong, if you got the TC plants, I sure hope the V. cohol makes it alive!

Does Scot plan to do some work on bananas in China?

chong
09-03-2009, 12:46 AM
I wonder what happened to the TC project Scot was doing. I sent him several plants last year to TC including a V. cohol pup. Chong, if you got the TC plants, I sure hope the V. cohol makes it alive!

Does Scot plan to do some work on bananas in China?

Sorry to break the news to you, Austin (if this is the first time you've heard about it). But I recall that Scot had posted that the TC of the VC had perished when his landlord shut down the A-C where they were, when he went to China earlier this year. When he got back, it was mush. I didn't realize that you were his donor. Thank you for that and sorry, that it ended up that way.

Not to worry, you still are on my Señorita list, though. And they are the short form, too!

harveyc
09-03-2009, 01:37 AM
Can I get on your list too, Chong??? :D

chong
09-03-2009, 01:55 AM
Can I get on your list too, Chong??? :D

OK, Harvey. I'll cross your name off from when you asked me before, and then add your name today. LOL. You are already! I wonder who's older, you or me? OK, I am, so I'm going to have to be more indulgent.

harveyc
09-03-2009, 02:20 AM
Well, when I asked before you never told me you put my name on the list....made me thing I needed to beg or something! ;)

I'll trade you a Senorita pup for a folder of a kid in Nicaragua that still needs a sponsor. Whole lot of love, can't ask for a better deal than that! :D

chong
09-03-2009, 03:11 AM
You're all heart, Harvey! Thanks. I wish that I could, but I have in-laws in similar straights to support back home.

I'm easy, you know. Or did you want me to swear on a stack of Bibles? I put you on the list when asked early this year. Or, was that for the VC?????? Hmmmm. Anyway, Austin asked me last year, during my weak moment (ha! ha!) when I was lamenting the fact that I'd been passed over by GB on my VC order. :ha::ha:

Kidding aside, I did note it down after we talked about my problems with getting plants shipped from Asia.

damaclese
09-03-2009, 08:09 AM
I wonder what happened to the TC project Scot was doing. I sent him several plants last year to TC including a V. cohol pup. Chong, if you got the TC plants, I sure hope the V. cohol makes it alive!

Does Scot plan to do some work on bananas in China?

the Vc cultures were doing well for a wail but after they budded they just kinda sat there then some became contaminated I'm not sure beyond that i i know there was a point were Scots AC in his lab malfunctioned that did a number on a bunch of things thats all to the best of my recollection there where many experiments going on is his Lab and it was a bit disorganized to me so i could be sketchy on some of the details

austinl01
09-03-2009, 10:18 AM
Sorry to break the news to you, Austin (if this is the first time you've heard about it). But I recall that Scot had posted that the TC of the VC had perished when his landlord shut down the A-C where they were, when he went to China earlier this year. When he got back, it was mush. I didn't realize that you were his donor. Thank you for that and sorry, that it ended up that way.

Not to worry, you still are on my Señorita list, though. And they are the short form, too!

Oh no! I was afraid there would be some bad news, but not this bad! Scot's and my goal was to get V. Cohol TC'd so that we could have more folks in the ORG try it out in their own gardens. I was really hopeful for a successful TC so that everyone could get one at a reasonable cost! I really hate that it didn't work out. :2141: **Insert crying banana here--couldn't find one** It kind of makes me want to try V.C. again (crazy, I know!) to see if I can overwinter it successfully storing it in warmer temps or find a way to get it through successfully so that others may grow this awesome fruiting banana in our zones.


Hmmmm. Anyway, Austin asked me last year, during my weak moment (ha! ha!) when I was lamenting the fact that I'd been passed over by GB on my VC order. :ha::ha:

Now on a more cheery topic...Thanks for keeping the Señorita list! What perfect timing on my part. Hehehehe! :) I'm glad that you are so willing to share your plants with us. Do we know how it fares during the winter? If it's similar to V.C., I must devise a new method of winter storage. I love those little, plump bananas both V.C. and Señorita produce. Maybe some day I will be munching on my homegrown bananas. Four years and no bananas just ain't right!!!