| Dear Derek,
Aloha.
I just got my Aroidiana 33, yesterday. It is amazing in scope and content. It is hard to believe that such a monumental effort on behalf of all involved; is voluntary. It renews one's faith in the generosity of humanity. I know the process must be like herding cats at times. Derek, you are to be rewarded on some divine level, at some point. For this world, I wish to thank you personally.
I will do my part to write. My favorite group of aroids is Philodendron subgenus, Meconostigma. Perhaps discussions on cultivating these plants would be of interest.
On a sober note, I just read in this present issue, of the death of my friend, Craig Phillips. I knew him for many years. I believe we started
to correspond because our mutual interest in the genus, Monstera. I soon discovered that we had much more in common; illustration, diving,coelacanths, fossils, poison arrow frogs, and a host of other subjects. I still have some of his illustrations of fish that he gave me. I certainly miss his letters, which were all written in the old way...in the real world. This world has lost another living treasure. Craig was so knowledgeable and genuine and generous. I was deeply saddened to learn of his passing.
Aloha,
Leland --- On Fri, 9/24/10, Derek Burch <derek@horticulturist.com> wrote:
From: Derek Burch <derek@horticulturist.com>
Subject: Re: [Aroid-l] Aroideana 33
To: "'Discussion of aroids'"
<aroid-l@www.gizmoworks.com>
Date: Friday, September 24, 2010, 4:03 AM
=0A=0A=0A =0A =0A=0A=0A=0A=0A=0A=0A =0A=0A =0A=0A =0A=0A =0A=0A =0A=0A =0A=0A =0A=0A Thank you to everyone for=0Abeing pleased with Aroideana this time. I can=E2=80=99t let the occasion pass=0Awithout beginning my usual cry for help with articles for the next issue. Tom=0Ais wrong in giving a deadline of January 15 for it =E2=80=93 that has to be my =E2=80=9Cabsolute=E2=80=9D,=0Aand before the New Year is much better since no one wants to write last minute=0Athings over the holidays. =0A=0A =0A=0A I will certainly help=0Awith writing, and would much prefer it if articles =E2=80=9Cin the rough=E2=80=9D=0Acame directly to me, rather than through either Steve or Tom, much as I value=0Atheir support. I will have to work on them eventually, so see no point in=0Ataking up their time with this. They could be writing their own articles=0Ainstead ! =0A=0A =0A=0A If we are to have a=0Astrong =E2=80=9Cgardening=E2=80=9D section, I would be happiest if it were several=0Apeople=E2=80=99s experience on a single topic, or a coordinated =E2=80=98where to=0Ago and what to see=E2=80=99 for a particular region. Any interest there? Room=0Afor volunteers to organise that if anyone is interested. =0A=0A =0A=0A Again thank you for all=0Athe compliments on the issue =E2=80=93 you are all certainly welcome to whatever=0AI can put into it while I am still ambulatory (that is a minimum of walking=0Afrom my keyboard to the bathroom and back at need). =0A=0A =0A=0A Regards, Derek =0A=0A =0A=0A =0A=0A =0A=0A=0A
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