In Memoriam: Tog Tan - Page 7

saltydad · 06-25-2009, 04:51 PM

I just found out that I have lost another close friend, someone who helped me considerably through a time of great stress and angst. I'm not sure why two such grand fellows were taken so early, but Tog and Earle, you're both on my list of heroes. No more please.

Bigleafist · 06-25-2009, 04:57 PM

OMG - He was 2 weeks younger than me.

CookieCows · 06-25-2009, 08:03 PM

I'm so sorry Howard. I pray that you find comfort.

Deb

buzzwinder · 06-25-2009, 08:27 PM

Nobody has posted this song yet, That I know of, I can only think of the the title lyric when I reflect on the chat and postings, But, Yes Only The Good Die Young

And yeah Bob, I'm here with ya Bro on that note

Patty in Wisc · 06-26-2009, 12:56 AM

My sympathies Howard. I guess the older we get, these things happen more often.
My Dad was 2nd oldest of 6 siblings & the last one to die. All of his friends died. His wife (my stepmother) died in '81 & then his girlfriend (old classmate) died late 90's after 10(?) yrs together (they both re-met at their class reunion). I don't know if I'd want to live that long & see everyone go. Makes me think I better make out a will!

MediaHound · 06-26-2009, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by The Hollyberry Lady

I am happy to report that I finally received the banana seeds from Tog, today! Wow - those took awhile. So worth the wait, though. Just sorry I can't email Tog, and tell him I got them, so I'll tell you guys, instead.

I took a picture of the envelope for you guys to see, with a label over my particulars. The stamps are so cool.

Check out how many kinds of banana seeds he sent me. I am so thrilled.

Thank you Tog - you were so nice to do this for me. I will germinate the seeds exactly as you instructed me to, and try to make you proud, with my results. Your spirit will still be very much alive and well, in all your banana plants left behind.

Getting your envelope today Tog, really made my day. Even from the great beyond...

Thanks again, friend.

I saved the stamps when he sent me some seeds also a couple months ago.

The Hollyberry Lady · 06-26-2009, 12:51 PM

Sure feels great to receive seeds from the 'banana king', doesn't it MediaHound?!!!

Here's a list of what Tog sent me:

1. Musa ornata var Pink flower
2. Musa ornata var Purple flower
3. Musa siamensis
4. Musa beccarii
5. Musella lasiocarpa
6. Musa velutina (dasycarpa)

I celebrated their arrival, by soaking some in water and beginning the germination process. Yippeeeee. Tog's varieties, are wonderful.

: )

Bob · 06-26-2009, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MediaHound

I saved the stamps when he sent me some seeds also a couple months ago.

Funny, I did too. Now I'm glad I did.

harveyc · 06-27-2009, 08:30 PM

Another forum member and I were hoping to get some special mangosteen seeds from Tog but Tog let me know earlier this month that the crop this year was a wipeout. I wish I had them now more just to have something physical to help me look at to remember him and his kindness. I'm very happy for those of you that are getting the chance to grow some of his banana seeds!

Harv

banfan · 06-27-2009, 09:49 PM

On my last vist to the org back on 6-16 I was looking at the photo of Tog Tan with the blood on his arm from the snake bite, reading the caption, and wondering to myself, how does this amazing guy do all that he does with such good humor? He will certainly be missed by all of us here at the org. I offer my sincere condolences to his family and many friends. God's speed Tog Tan! We'll meet again on the perfect banana farm in the hereafter.

Greenie · 06-28-2009, 01:10 AM

My Condolences to Tog's Family.

island cassie · 06-28-2009, 12:21 PM

I collected some seed for Tog from the tobacco fields here and he was going to try to grow and roll his own cigars (not sure his thigh would be as good as a maidens though!). If anyone would like a pinch of it (it is like dust) - pm me with your address and I'll be happy to send it free of charge until I run out. I think he would like the gesture.

Bob · 06-28-2009, 02:41 PM

PM sent.

momoese · 06-29-2009, 10:02 AM

How To Roll A Cigar - Video

Ueberwinden · 06-29-2009, 07:11 PM

WOW, I just don't know what to say about this!!! I had been communicating with Tog over the winter and into the spring, and we had discussed dealing togather with bananas, alocasia, and other tropicals. From time to time he wouldn't get an email I would send, and I wouldn't get one he would send. So I thought nothing about not hearing from him for weeks at a time. I had dropped below the radar for the last month or so, so I have been out of touch with what is going on. I just don't know what to say. Tog was very knowledgable about his native plants, and he had large plans for the future. I wish I had half of the very, very nice plants he was able to collect. I will miss you dear friend.

Michael

Midwest Aquatics and Exotics

Patty in Wisc · 06-29-2009, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by island cassie

I collected some seed for Tog from the tobacco fields here and he was going to try to grow and roll his own cigars (not sure his thigh would be as good as a maidens though!). If anyone would like a pinch of it (it is like dust) - pm me with your address and I'll be happy to send it free of charge until I run out. I think he would like the gesture.

How did I know that BOB would be the first to respond LOL!!
Cassie, what do you mean about a "thigh... as good as a maidens"? Guess I gotta smoke cigars more often LOL.

harveyc · 06-29-2009, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patty in Wisc

How did I know that BOB would be the first to respond LOL!!
Cassie, what do you mean about a "thigh... as good as a maidens"? Guess I gotta smoke cigars more often LOL.

Were good Cuban cigars ever hand rolled on the inside of a Maidens...

island cassie · 06-29-2009, 10:28 PM

Patty - Howard has given you the answer, but good job I am not a cigar smoker as I don't think the thigh rolling would be a good selling point for me. The only cigars I have seen made were done in a similar manner to Mitchell's video clip - and made by men! There was a guy sitting on the sidewalk in town last Saturday rolling cigars.

In May I went back to England and took back 2 sorts of coronas, some churchills and some torpedos for a friend who was over from Germany at the same time. Good timing as it was his birthday then too.

harveyc · 06-29-2009, 11:29 PM

Howard? Guess I've been called worse! :P

Bob · 06-30-2009, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by momoese

How To Roll A Cigar - Video

Just had a flashback to the 1970's.

Who would have expected when this thread was started it would "evolve".....me!

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