Member discussion regarding the methods, varieties and merits of growing tomatoes.
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August 29, 2018 | #1 |
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Sad News - Grub Passed away
A fellow Tomatovillian has shared news to Craig and I that Grub of "Grub's Mystery Green" fame has passed away. Apparently it was following a short illness according to this article.
Grub also left his mark on the Dwarf Tomato Project in early years and named 2 varieties after his daughter Summer. They are 2 wonderful varieties - "Summertime Green" and "Summertime Gold"! It is very sad to lose a fellow project member and such a terrible loss to his young family! Patrina
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August 29, 2018 | #2 |
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He was so young. How horrible. That is very sad news.
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August 29, 2018 | #3 |
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Very sad news indeed
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August 29, 2018 | #4 |
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Sad news and sad times for awhile for his family. I hope they find peace and can go on to a good life.
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August 29, 2018 | #5 |
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Sorry to hear about Grub. He was in on TVille at the beginning and was always a joy. He hadnt posted for years, but I always remembered him fondly.
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August 29, 2018 | #6 |
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I was so sad to hear this. I do miss a lot of the old timers that no longer post here, but had no idea he was still a young man with such a full and exciting career. May he rest in peace.
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August 29, 2018 | #7 |
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Absolutely crushing news - so young...
Grub had his hand in a number of our dwarf tomato project releases - it was he, with his early Sneezy work, that confirmed our hypothesis that this would work well by finding some superb leads - I remember anxiously awaiting his pictures and results. We wouldn't be where we are without his contributions. All of these had Grub's imprint - Dwarf Emerald Giant, Summertime Gold, Summertime Green, Sweet Adelaide, Dwarf Sweet Sue, Banksia Queen, Chocolate Champion, Rosella Purple, Rosella Crimson and Boronia - 10 of our really excellent releases. Live every day - every moment - to its fullest, friends. We simply have no way of knowing what's in store for each of us.
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August 29, 2018 | #8 |
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Very sad news indeed, and Craig- your last statement is absolutely true. Let's enjoy our tomorrows as much as we can Much love to the Tomatoville community....
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August 29, 2018 | #9 |
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August 29, 2018 | #10 |
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That's too young. Everyone who knew Grub, you have my condolence.
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August 30, 2018 | #11 |
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Sorry to hear. I too remember Grub in the early days of TVille. He will be missed.
Ami
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August 30, 2018 | #12 |
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My heart breaks for his family, much too young to be taken..
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August 30, 2018 | #13 |
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I have and will miss Grub.
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August 30, 2018 | #14 |
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Remember when Grub showed the pictures of his newborn kids and as they grew up.
Yes, I read the article you linked to but it didn't tell me how old he was, anything about his wife, relatives? Do you think there's an obit article anywhere? Well, I did find more info about him, etc.by Googling. http://www.fishingworld.com.au/news/...-lockwood-dies I wonder if he was still growing tomatoes, sorry, just can't help being curious. And I never knew of his major interests as a journalist and boats RIP Grub. Carolyn
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August 30, 2018 | #15 |
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Rest In Peace Grub
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