Ian is on the sick

Ian was recently admitted to hospital and may not get back to the blog until early January.

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Comment by Carola on March 25, 2009 at 11:50am: Dear Ian, Just read that you had to go to hospital. I hope you're well now? You are a bright spot in our online garden world. Sincerely, Carola

Comment by Sarina on January 6, 2009 at 3:48pm: Ian,
get well soon. International Kitchen Gardeners Meet-Up in France needs you.
Hoping for a successful recovery for you.
All the Best wishes in the world,
Sarina.

Comment by Katherine Turcotte on December 25, 2008 at 1:59pm: Hope you are feeling better and are on the mend!
Kathy of the Enchanted Wood

Comment by Maya on December 10, 2008 at 3:12pm: Hope you get back to your (garden) bed soon, Ian!

Comment by Beva on December 10, 2008 at 2:49pm: Blessings to my friend Ian.
I do wish for you a speedy recovery.
May you be comforted to know that you have many friends!
:)
Beva

Comment by Roger on December 10, 2008 at 2:16pm: Dear Ian,

I, too, wish you the best for a full and speedy recovery.

Roger

Comment by Michelle W. Flannery on December 10, 2008 at 1:13pm: We'd love to get updates on how Ian is doing, if that is all right. January is weeks away. Hope you have a blessed Christmas Ian, in spite of anything else. - Michelle

Comment by Penelope on December 10, 2008 at 11:17am: I'm so sorry you're not well. Take good care, Penelope

Comment by Michelle W. Flannery on December 8, 2008 at 5:22pm: Dear Ian, I was getting concerned because I hadn't seen you online. Get well soon good friend. You're in my prayers.
-Michelle

Comment by John Walker on December 8, 2008 at 2:58pm: Dear Ian,
get well soon.
pax
John

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