Bananas.org

Welcome to the Bananas.org forums.

You're currently viewing our message boards as a guest which gives you limited access to participate in discussions and access our other features such as our wiki and photo gallery. By joining our community, you'll have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload photos, and access many other special features. Registration is fast and simple, so please join our community today!

If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact us.

Go Back   Bananas.org > Other Topics > Social Announcements & Good Wishes
Register Photo Gallery Classifieds Wiki Chat Map Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

Social Announcements & Good Wishes This is where you may discuss whats going on in your life, if you are traveling, had a new addition to your family, need prayers for a situation, etc.


Members currently in the chatroom: 0
The most chatters online in one day was 17, 09-06-2009.
No one is currently using the chat.

Reply   Email this Page Email this Page
 
LinkBack (3) Thread Tools
Old 07-17-2009, 12:53 AM   #161 (permalink)
 
kaczercat's Avatar
 
Location: Southern ON
Zone: 5b 9b
Name: Matt
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,874
BananaBucks : 219,388
Feedback: 3 / 100%
Said "Thanks" 3,116 Times
Was Thanked 2,111 Times in 750 Posts
Said "Welcome to Bananas" 11 Times
Default Re: In Memoriam: Tog Tan

WELL that was the biggest shocker all week i just was informed of Togs passing how very sad , we'll miss ya Tog He was such a wise man . I i was wondering why i hadn't seen his Chinese yellow banana flower in any posts and now i know why RIP Tog )
__________________
Matt

Last edited by kaczercat : 07-17-2009 at 11:34 AM.
kaczercat is offline   Reply With Quote Send A Private Message To kaczercat
Old 07-17-2009, 01:05 PM   #162 (permalink)
Mediterranian climate
 
albert_2001's Avatar
 
Location: Valencia , Spain
Zone: 9
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 35
BananaBucks : 8,518
Feedback: 0 / 0%
Said "Thanks" 21 Times
Was Thanked 33 Times in 9 Posts
Said "Welcome to Bananas" 3 Times
Default Re: In Memoriam: Tog Tan

Stefanie,
I am sorry for your loss.Condolences to Tog's Family.

I'm new here, but reading comments from Tog's friends is that it was a great man.

I'm Sorry, I have not come here before.

I was enjoyed see his gallery. I love palm trees and banana .
I will continue reading their posts and learn from it.
albert_2001 is offline   Reply With Quote Send A Private Message To albert_2001
Old 07-20-2009, 01:02 AM   #163 (permalink)
Ensete nut
 
Tog Tan's Avatar
 
Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Name: Tog
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 1,757
BananaBucks : 430,487
Feedback: 2 / 100%
Said "Thanks" 1,011 Times
Was Thanked 2,723 Times in 787 Posts
Said "Welcome to Bananas" 204 Times
Default Re: In Memoriam: Tog Tan

Hi guys, it's me again..

My aunts wanted to post something but we never really had the time. We have gotta clean after his many huge collections of various things; plants, comics, model kits, cigars... and we've gotta move out by the end of this month!

If anyone here is from Malaysia and is interested in model kits, do check this out. My dad's collection has a total of 595 brand new + open-but-complete model and 648 boxes of incomplete, missing manuals etc

ScaleModelsMalaysia -> A Collection Of 595 Models Kit For Sale

I hope its not against the rule to post up something irrelavant to plants here.

I also want to thank those of you who sent cards to us. It's very much appreciated.
__________________



____
Tog Tan has sadly suddenly passed away 6/16/09. We will miss you Tog Tan.
Tog Tan is offline   Reply With Quote Send A Private Message To Tog Tan
Old 07-22-2009, 07:00 AM   #164 (permalink)
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 16
BananaBucks : 5,382
Feedback: 0 / 0%
Said "Thanks" 3 Times
Was Thanked 19 Times in 4 Posts
Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times
Default Re: In Memoriam: Tog Tan

It is a great sadness to hear the passing away of Tog Tan. Due to my busy schedule, I do not often come to this excellent website. Today I come and learnt of this very sad event. When I first became a member of Bananas.Org a few months ago, Tog asked me what kind of nana I grew. I told him that I do no know, but is is delicious and would like to give him a sample when he happens to pass by Hong Kong. Now I have just had my harvest, but there is no way for him to try my banana. Anyway, I have just posted a picture of my banana in my gallery to appreciate the interest Tog on my farm produce.
ptktam is offline   Reply With Quote Send A Private Message To ptktam
Old 07-22-2009, 12:21 PM   #165 (permalink)
Been nuts, gone bananas
 
harveyc's Avatar
 
Location: Isleton, Calif
Zone: 9b
Name: Harvey
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 5,117
BananaBucks : 258,838
Feedback: 5 / 100%
Said "Thanks" 6,024 Times
Was Thanked 4,453 Times in 1,894 Posts
Said "Welcome to Bananas" 1,785 Times
Default Re: In Memoriam: Tog Tan

Quote:
Originally Posted by island cassie View Post
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.
I received the seeds two days ago and will plant some today! Probably will start another batch in the winter to plant out in the spring but I'll get some practice now. Just need to make sure I don't sneeze around these tiny seeds! LOL Thanks for your generosity!
__________________
harveyc is offline   Reply With Quote Send A Private Message To harveyc
Said thanks:
Old 07-22-2009, 01:51 PM   #166 (permalink)
 
saltydad's Avatar
 
Location: Silver Spring, Maryland USA
Zone: 7a
Name: Howard
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 4,552
BananaBucks : 172,638
Feedback: 2 / 100%
Said "Thanks" 14,712 Times
Was Thanked 4,662 Times in 1,778 Posts
Said "Welcome to Bananas" 824 Times
Default Re: In Memoriam: Tog Tan

I also received the tobacco seeds, Cassie. Wow, they are indeed tiny! Thanks so much; these will be a reminder of Tog.
__________________
Men In Nursing- "A Few Good Men"

"Gardening is the purest of human pleasures." - Francis Bacon





"If by a liberal, they mean someone who looks ahead and not behind; someone who welcomes new ideas without rigid reactions; someone who cares about the welfare of the people, their health, their housing, their schools, their jobs, their civil rights, their civil liberties; someone who believes we can break through the stalemate and suspicion that grips us; that is what they meant by a liberal, I am proud to be a liberal."
John F. Kennedy, September, 1960


http://flickr.com/photos/saltydad/ and
http://community.webshots.com/user/saltydad
http://s751.photobucket.com/albums/xx151/saltydad/

saltydad is offline   Reply With Quote Send A Private Message To saltydad
Said thanks:

Join Bananas.org Today!

Are you a banana plant enthusiast? Then we hope you will join the community. You will gain access to post, create threads, private message, upload images, join groups and more.

Bananas.org is owned and operated by fellow banana plant enthusiasts. We strive to offer a non-commercial community to learn and share information. Receive all three issues from Volume 1 of Bananas Magazine with your membership:
   

Join Bananas.org Today! - Click Here


Sponsors

Old 07-22-2009, 02:53 PM   #167 (permalink)
 
Taylor's Avatar
 
Location: VA
Zone: 8a
Name: Taylor
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 2,084
BananaBucks : 210,140
Feedback: 15 / 100%
Said "Thanks" 355 Times
Was Thanked 662 Times in 334 Posts
Said "Welcome to Bananas" 283 Times
Default Re: In Memoriam: Tog Tan

I don't have much room to talk because I never talked to Tog as far as I remember, just read many of his thoughtful and informational posts. However, I wanted to say to everyone that got seeds that I don't believe there is anything better to have from a person. Offspring from plants that a loved one cared for, and to be comforted with the fact that they will continue to prosper well after that person is gone. To me, these seeds are Tog's last footprint, but it is a big one that will keep on living. This is personal to me because 2 weeks before my Grandfather passed away in January, he wanted to know more about my banana plants. After a long discussion, I promised him that I would get him a hardy edible type this past spring and tell him what to do to make it thrive, not that he ever needed to be told what to do in the yard! Since we knew it was going to be fatal, the day before he passed away, when we were at the hospital with him, I woke him up and even asked him where he wanted them, in the berm in the backyard. I haven't fulfilled my promise, and it makes me feel sick inside, absolutely nauseous. The worst part is, there really isn't a good reason, too cold, too wet, not enough time, no pups available. My point is that we should cherish what we have and make something out of it like Tog did. I am really disgusted with myself every time I think about my unfulfilled promise, and I don't want anyone else to feel that way about Tog and his seeds. I'm not sure if this completely makes sense because I just threw a whole bunch of my own hidden emotions into it for whatever reason. I'm sorry.

I'm really grateful that he was here with us when he could be, and that his posts will continue to open the eyes of new members about the rich culture and flora of Malaysia, a place that hardly any of us will ever get to go to. You are really lucky to have had him as a father, Stefanie.

Taylor
Taylor is offline   Reply With Quote Send A Private Message To Taylor
Old 07-22-2009, 03:03 PM   #168 (permalink)
 
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 15,161
BananaBucks : 1,293,825
Feedback: 1 / 100%
Said "Thanks" 12,042 Times
Was Thanked 11,326 Times in 5,311 Posts
Said "Welcome to Bananas" 102 Times
Default Re: In Memoriam: Tog Tan

Maybe you shouldn't be so hard on yourself, or be disgusted. You are likely just avoiding doing it because it's too painful to face the grief, not because you're just an awful person who didn't fulfill a promise!

The Hollyberry Lady is offline   Reply With Quote Send A Private Message To The Hollyberry Lady
Old 07-22-2009, 04:51 PM   #169 (permalink)
Banned
 
lorax's Avatar
 
Location: Ecuador, South America
Zone: USDA 13 / Köppen-Geiger BSh
Name: Lorax
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 2,532
BananaBucks : 300,740
Feedback: 0 / 0%
Said "Thanks" 742 Times
Was Thanked 3,039 Times in 1,188 Posts
Said "Welcome to Bananas" 464 Times
Default Re: In Memoriam: Tog Tan

lorax is offline   Reply With Quote Send A Private Message To lorax
Old 07-22-2009, 04:54 PM   #170 (permalink)
Been nuts, gone bananas
 
harveyc's Avatar
 
Location: Isleton, Calif
Zone: 9b
Name: Harvey
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 5,117
BananaBucks : 258,838
Feedback: 5 / 100%
Said "Thanks" 6,024 Times
Was Thanked 4,453 Times in 1,894 Posts
Said "Welcome to Bananas" 1,785 Times
Default Re: In Memoriam: Tog Tan

Very cool, Beth, Thanks!
__________________
harveyc is offline   Reply With Quote Send A Private Message To harveyc
Sponsors

Old 07-22-2009, 06:00 PM   #171 (permalink)
 
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 15,161
BananaBucks : 1,293,825
Feedback: 1 / 100%
Said "Thanks" 12,042 Times
Was Thanked 11,326 Times in 5,311 Posts
Said "Welcome to Bananas" 102 Times
Default Re: In Memoriam: Tog Tan

Yes, that is very cool, Beth.

The Hollyberry Lady is offline   Reply With Quote Send A Private Message To The Hollyberry Lady
Old 07-22-2009, 06:20 PM   #172 (permalink)
Let there be light
 
Dalmatiansoap's Avatar
 
Location: Makarska, Croatia
Zone: 9
Name: Ante
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 9,160
BananaBucks : 604,687
Feedback: 10 / 100%
Said "Thanks" 6,507 Times
Was Thanked 8,381 Times in 3,031 Posts
Said "Welcome to Bananas" 720 Times
Send a message via Skype™ to Dalmatiansoap
Default Re: In Memoriam: Tog Tan

Thats what I call a frontpage.
Great choice.
Best regards to editors!
__________________
https://abnb.me/AXJty518xib
Dalmatiansoap is offline   Reply With Quote Send A Private Message To Dalmatiansoap
Old 07-22-2009, 06:29 PM   #173 (permalink)
Prolific Epistemologist

 
CValentine's Avatar
 
Location: Bell County, Texas
Zone: 8b
Name: Che
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 3,846
BananaBucks : 150,644
Feedback: 4 / 100%
Said "Thanks" 7,127 Times
Was Thanked 1,782 Times in 625 Posts
Said "Welcome to Bananas" 362 Times
Cool Re: In Memoriam: Tog Tan

AWESOME TRIBUTE!!! ~Cheryl
__________________
When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace. - Jimi Hendrix
CValentine is offline   Reply With Quote Send A Private Message To CValentine
Old 07-22-2009, 07:07 PM   #174 (permalink)
Formerly known as porkpi
 
Simply Bananas's Avatar
 
Location: James Island SC
Zone: 8b-9a
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 854
BananaBucks : 286,656
Feedback: 2 / 100%
Said "Thanks" 478 Times
Was Thanked 1,191 Times in 335 Posts
Said "Welcome to Bananas" 458 Times
Default Re: In Memoriam: Tog Tan

Lol, Great!
__________________
Afterall...doesn't everyone want a bigger Banana?

Our Banana Videos On YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCii..._p_tJVXZOHAdRA
Simply Bananas is offline   Reply With Quote Send A Private Message To Simply Bananas
Old 07-23-2009, 12:06 PM   #175 (permalink)
Bananaculturist
 
Bananaman88's Avatar
 
Location: Houston, TX area
Zone: 9
Name: Brent
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 3,019
BananaBucks : 216,120
Feedback: 22 / 100%
Said "Thanks" 1,339 Times
Was Thanked 2,263 Times in 1,178 Posts
Said "Welcome to Bananas" 191 Times
Send a message via Skype™ to Bananaman88
Default Re: In Memoriam: Tog Tan

Yes, that is perfect for our next cover. A fitting tribute. Some day, if someone here ever hybridizes a new banana (my vote is it will be Gabe, though I know there are others here working on such things), it should be named 'Tog Tan'.

Taylor, buddy, you just about made me cry. If I lived closer to you, I'd go help you fulfill your promise. Like HBL said, you shouldn't be so hard on yourself. I'm sure your grandfather would have understood. There's always next spring. You should take all the time you need. We're here for you buddy.
Bananaman88 is offline   Reply With Quote Send A Private Message To Bananaman88
Said thanks:
Old 07-23-2009, 12:41 PM   #176 (permalink)
I think with my banana ;)
 
Jack Daw's Avatar
 
Location: BA, SK, CEU
Zone: Dfa (Köppen-geiger) <-> 7b/8a? (USDA)
Name: Jack
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 3,525
BananaBucks : 208,667
Feedback: 2 / 100%
Said "Thanks" 2,771 Times
Was Thanked 2,461 Times in 1,355 Posts
Said "Welcome to Bananas" 383 Times
Default Re: In Memoriam: Tog Tan

Well Beth, I have to admit, that now you have made my jaw fall down on the desk. Nice job.
But I just wonder, is that pic so blurry because it was cropped from a larger photo, or it's just a demo for the thread?
I saw this b4, when Ante posted it, and I still think it's one of the nanercoolest pics there's been in months.
__________________
Thnx to Marcel, Ante, Dr. Chiranjit Parmar and Francesco for the plants I've received.



Zeitgeist - Corporatocracy 101 (~2hrs)

Zeitgeist - Moving Forward (~2.5hrs)
Jack Daw is offline   Reply With Quote Send A Private Message To Jack Daw
Said thanks:
Old 07-23-2009, 01:39 PM   #177 (permalink)
Bananaculturist
 
Bananaman88's Avatar
 
Location: Houston, TX area
Zone: 9
Name: Brent
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 3,019
BananaBucks : 216,120
Feedback: 22 / 100%
Said "Thanks" 1,339 Times
Was Thanked 2,263 Times in 1,178 Posts
Said "Welcome to Bananas" 191 Times
Send a message via Skype™ to Bananaman88
Default Re: In Memoriam: Tog Tan

I think it just looks blurry now becasue it was stretched for that post. Trust me, Beth will have it looking sharp for the cover!
Bananaman88 is offline   Reply With Quote Send A Private Message To Bananaman88
Old 07-23-2009, 01:57 PM   #178 (permalink)
 
saltydad's Avatar
 
Location: Silver Spring, Maryland USA
Zone: 7a
Name: Howard
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 4,552
BananaBucks : 172,638
Feedback: 2 / 100%
Said "Thanks" 14,712 Times
Was Thanked 4,662 Times in 1,778 Posts
Said "Welcome to Bananas" 824 Times
Default Re: In Memoriam: Tog Tan

Wow! Really brings a lump to my throat. Stephanie- you had quite a dad!!
__________________
Men In Nursing- "A Few Good Men"

"Gardening is the purest of human pleasures." - Francis Bacon





"If by a liberal, they mean someone who looks ahead and not behind; someone who welcomes new ideas without rigid reactions; someone who cares about the welfare of the people, their health, their housing, their schools, their jobs, their civil rights, their civil liberties; someone who believes we can break through the stalemate and suspicion that grips us; that is what they meant by a liberal, I am proud to be a liberal."
John F. Kennedy, September, 1960


http://flickr.com/photos/saltydad/ and
http://community.webshots.com/user/saltydad
http://s751.photobucket.com/albums/xx151/saltydad/

saltydad is offline   Reply With Quote Send A Private Message To saltydad
Said thanks:
Old 07-23-2009, 02:11 PM   #179 (permalink)
Banned
 
lorax's Avatar
 
Location: Ecuador, South America
Zone: USDA 13 / Köppen-Geiger BSh
Name: Lorax
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 2,532
BananaBucks : 300,740
Feedback: 0 / 0%
Said "Thanks" 742 Times
Was Thanked 3,039 Times in 1,188 Posts
Said "Welcome to Bananas" 464 Times
Default Re: In Memoriam: Tog Tan

It's cropped out of a larger, landscape-format photo, and I'm working on sharpening it up without sacrificing the colours or clarity. However, the pic wasn't very high-res to begin with.

Stef, if you're out there and you have a high-res version of this pic, it would greatly help me out.
lorax is offline   Reply With Quote Send A Private Message To lorax
Old 07-23-2009, 02:35 PM   #180 (permalink)
Been nuts, gone bananas
 
harveyc's Avatar
 
Location: Isleton, Calif
Zone: 9b
Name: Harvey
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 5,117
BananaBucks : 258,838
Feedback: 5 / 100%
Said "Thanks" 6,024 Times
Was Thanked 4,453 Times in 1,894 Posts
Said "Welcome to Bananas" 1,785 Times
Default Re: In Memoriam: Tog Tan

I was poking around trying to see if I could find a higher resolution copy of this photo anywhere, but didn't have any luck. However, I did come across a photo that made me chuckle and I thought I'd share. I wish there were some words from Tog to tell us what kind of joke this was!!!

Late Tog Tan Pictures, Images and Photos
__________________
harveyc is offline   Reply With Quote Send A Private Message To harveyc
Reply   Email this Page Email this Page

Previous Thread: Post a Pic of Yourself!
Next Thread: -




LinkBacks (?)
LinkBack to this Thread: http://www.bananas.org/f397/memoriam-tog-tan-8403.html
Posted By For Type Date
da blogs da thang » Blog Archive a friend&#8230; This thread Refback 06-18-2009 01:54 PM
In Memoriam....Tog Tan - View topic - Forum - Hardy Tropicals UK This thread Refback 06-18-2009 01:12 PM
Tog Tan (1956 - 2009) This thread Refback 06-17-2009 08:08 PM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:42 AM.





All content © Bananas.org & the respective author.