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Old September 5, 2016   #1
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Default Photos from the 2016 party

I finally put together a photo album on FaceBook. Here's the link.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...1&l=aa9f6d9f99
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Fantastic! what was the most popular in the taste tests

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Old September 5, 2016   #3
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Best Overall went to Mexico grown by Rob K. (Rob2006 here on TV)
Sweetest went to Sweet Aperitif grown by Tara Kolinsky
Tangiest went to Gallo de Summer grown by Tara
Ugliest was a BER Queen Aliquippa grown by Atticus W.
Prettiest went to a striped tomato which I forget the name of!! by Carina M.
Biggest was an unknown (probably Aussie) grown by Carina M.
Smallest was a tiny Coyote grown by Mark Korney
Norm Brown Award (Craziest Gardener) went to Karen Golden for driving from MI to come to the party
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Old September 5, 2016   #4
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I finally put together a photo album on FaceBook. Here's the link.
https://www.facebook.com/remy.orlows...=3&pnref=story
Enjoy!
And for those of us who aren't on Facebook and don't want to be on Facebook,or twitter or instagram,etc.?

In the past there have been actual pictures posted that I could see.

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you can see the photos without joining FB Carolyn.
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How, Karen? I couldn't see them either, and clicking on "photos" just invited me to sign up for Facebook... (I admit I am challenged)
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Everybody,
Sorry, I copied the wrong thing, You should be able to see them now.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...1&l=aa9f6d9f99
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Thank you Remy! Looks like a wonderful time was had by all.
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Looks great! How many.....people and varieties?
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Looks great! How many.....people and varieties?
I'm not sure . There had to be 50-70 people. There were few tomato varieties that did not get photographed so it would be about 100 total.
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What a great turnout! I always like the photos of your tomato tasting parties Remy.
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