Re: [Alpine-l] Harry Dewey

2016-03-07 Thread James Waddick
Dear John and all, Thanks for your kindly tribute to Harry Dewey. Although we never met, we exchanged hundreds of emails both privately and via Alpine-l. At the time it was unique, exciting and involving. I corresponded with some wonderful people in the US, the UK and elsewhere.

Re: [Alpine-l] Harry Dewey

2016-03-06 Thread john
Others have paid tribute to Harry Dewey here, and Alpine-L seems the best place to announce my own tribute blog post, http://johngrimshawsgardendiary.blogspot.co.uk/2016/03/harry-dewey-1921-2016.html I have no idea how many people are still connected through Alpine-L, but I'm sure many will

Re: [Alpine-l] Harry Dewey

2016-02-27 Thread Bobby Ward
Harry T. Dewey Long-time NARGS member Harry Tillinghast Dewey died February 17, 2016, age 95. He was a professor of Library Science at various colleges and universities. Harry served NARGS in many capacities, in particular the Potomac Valley Chapter, helping organize national meetings. He was

Re: [Alpine-l] Harry Dewey

2016-02-27 Thread Barbara van Achterberg
You were one of the friends I made through Alpine-L. Rick. I remember well visiting your garden, jam-packed with great alpines, on the way from York to London.. Barbara van Achterberg On Sat, Feb 27, 2016 at 5:59 AM, R Lambert wrote: > Harry and Alpine-L were part

Re: [Alpine-l] Harry Dewey

2016-02-27 Thread R Lambert
Harry and Alpine-L were part of my education into Alpines Plants on-line. Alpine-L was exceptional and brilliant because of the 'Moderation' that took place. Gentle reminders about on-line etiquette and guidance of how to avoid offending through the cross over of languages and cultures. By

[Alpine-l] Harry Dewey

2016-02-25 Thread Barbara van Achterberg
I learned so much from Harry Dewey when I joined Alpine-L. He had such knowledge and a great sense of humor. I loved the way he and Louise played against each other on Alpine-L For a year I thought they were a couple. Later, when my daughter moved to Annapolis, we were able to visit his garden and

[Alpine-l] Harry Dewey

2016-02-25 Thread youngs
Harry Dewey made a great contribution to the alpine world by his efforts with Alpine L quite apart from the successes of his professional career. We can only send condolences to his loved ones. ___ Alpine-l mailing list Alpine-l@science.uu.nl