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This month our society met at the home of Ruth Merrill in Bayview. Ruth has often hosted our annual Christmas meeting and it was once again a
joy to be back at her home and garden for our largest meeting of the year. Naturally the grounds and home were wonderfully decorated for the season.
The weather was perfect for socializing outdoors and viewing all of Ruth's palms. Ruth also has a fabulous resaca view which many admired. Per her
usual way, Ruth put on a wonderful feast for all to enjoy. Many members brought side dishes or desserts to compliment Ruth's main dishes.
After lunch, we held our traditional palm-related gift exchange. With nearly 70 members present this took a bit of time to get through but
everyone had a good time. Per the norm, there were many wonderful palm-related gifts to be had as well as many plants. The only society
business conducted at this meeting was a recap of the up coming meetings for 2009 and the membership drive. After the exchange was complete
our society members were invited over to the Sommerfrucht's home on the other side of the resaca to view Jim's garden as well as pick fresh
tropical fruits.
Our next meeting will be in Brownsville on 17 Jan 09 . Look forward to seeing you at one of the up coming meetings.
Meeting web page by John Volk. Photos by Ed Ladd & John Volk.
