Looking for a Calamansi seed or tree (forum)

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Hi there, I was just wondering if anyone knows where I would be able to purchase a calamansi tree or the seed for me to be able to plant. I really miss being able to have its juice as it is so widely available in Malaysia but so hard to get in Australia.

If anyone has any information on it, it would make me very happy. Some say that the calamondin is the same thing but it really doesn't taste the same to me I'm afraid :(


Time: 6th November 2013 7:10pm

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JakfruitEttiquette says...
Can you post images or links to the type you are calling Calamansi. Also how different is Calamondin vs Calamansi to you ??

Time: 6th November 2013 8:33pm

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gimme says...
There seems to be much confusion between calamondin and kalamansi due to common names. Does anyone know the botanical name for kalamansi? I believe I have what is a kalamansi but none for sale sorry. It is thorny, very dark green leaves and when crushed are very strong lime smell. I will post a pic tomorrow

Time: 6th November 2013 11:12pm

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Anonymous says...
I've also seen it spelled calamansi and sometimes called Philippines lime. It is everywhere in the Philippines.

Time: 7th November 2013 6:46am

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MaryT says...
Is it the same as Indonesian Lime? I have one and it's in fruit at the moment though not yet ripe. I have sprouted seedlings successfully with its seeds but not sure if the tree would be close to its parent; some say it should be.

Time: 7th November 2013 9:26am

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Anonymous says...
probably the same tree Mary. They come for sale on ebay sometimes. There is actually something similar "sour orange" which has the same taste/acidity but is about the same size as medium orange.

Interesting ebay listing here http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Exotic-Collectable-Crescentia-cujete-Calabash-Tree-x-1-seedling-/111198991386?pt=AU_Plants_Seeds_Bulbs&hash=item19e3f9f41a

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MaryT says...
Beware ebay listings; many of our member had been disappointed. Some are false advertising. I'm sure there are honest sellers, but usually it takes a long time before you find out that a seed/seedling was a dud. By that time they're long gone.

Also some pop up 'nurseries' at shopping centres sell seedling of flowers and fruit that don't deliver what they promise on their tags. My friends were victims to that scam.



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Brain says...
Citrofortunella microcarpa - is calamondin or calamansi. Though the Kumquat is sometimes mislabelled as the calamondin or viceversa.

I think the best way is to go to the markets and get yourself some calamansi that tasted as you would expect and grow those seeds.

Time: 7th November 2013 11:52am

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gimme says...
This was sold to me as calamansi lime. It looks nothing like calamondin. The first fruit is still forming.

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Time: 7th November 2013 5:56pm

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JakfruitEttiquette says...
nO pics there gimme ??

Time: 7th November 2013 6:42pm

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Brain says...
You may have to wait until the fruit is mature and then check against this link.
http://food.drricky.net/2012/01/spot-difference.html

Though for ppl of SE Asia, their version of calamansi looks like this
http://www.foodcnr.com/2013/07/calamansi-juice-naran-juice.html

but searching for the scientific name, commonly only microcarpa comes up, so I believe they are one of the same.



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gimme says...
also the leaves tend to cup/fold upwards
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Time: 7th November 2013 6:57pm

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Mike Tr says...
The scientific names of this branch of citrus can be thrown out the window such is confusion. Calamondin and calamansi (philipine name) are 2 of the names applied for the same thing cumquat x sour mandarin (rangpur style).They can all be spelt with k and there are many variations.

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MaryT says...
gimme if that is calamansi in your photographs then I don't have one. My Indo lime has small leaves. Please post a photo of the fruit when it's ripe, thank you.
Hi Mike I see you have a new ID :)

Time: 8th November 2013 8:59am

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Anonymous says...
Mary T I just had to let go of the past and assume a new identity.I think indonesian lime is a different species altogether.

Time: 8th November 2013 9:04am

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MaryT says...
Mike you are anon again! :)

This calamansi thing has me looking at all my citrus more closely and seeing their differences; all good.

Time: 8th November 2013 9:26am

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Boris Spasky says...
This is an Indonesian lime, grown in Sydney.

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Time: 8th November 2013 1:18pm

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Diego says...
Re the orange-coloured indonesian lime pictured, is this any good for marmalade?

Time: 9th November 2013 4:58pm

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MaryT says...
Diego I have used them with other citrus for marmalade but not on their own. The result was good.

Time: 9th November 2013 5:37pm

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DouglasD says...
Wow you guys are quick in responding :) I wondered whether anyone was reading this.

The one posted by Brain was exactly the type of calamansi I was looking for. It is small and round with dark green skin. The fruit itself is quite small about the size of a 20cent piece all round.

So far, I have seen so many variants of calamansi and calamondin but I haven't tasted the other funny looking ones because I couldn't even find it to begin with. Any experiences on whether they tasted the same?

Thanks :)

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tracey123 says...
hi
I am also chasing philippino calamanci
if anyone can help - do they grow well here or can you buy the juice anywhere?
thanks

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gimme says...
This is the one fruit I got of my kalamansi lime tree (see earlier post). It had one seed, lime flavour but not very juicy. Maybee it will get juicier when it's a bigger tree. There was no orange colour
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Time: 24th February 2014 10:12pm

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jakfruit etiquette says...
Looks interesting Gimme, still avail from the source ??

Time: 25th February 2014 1:00am

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gimme says...
No and the heat has knocked the trees around also it's hard to get a flat bud cut out of the flat branches but I'll try more budding in Next month

Time: 25th February 2014 8:43am

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jakfruit etiquette says...
OK keep me in mind if you get extra for sale/swap

Time: 26th February 2014 7:05am

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JohnMc1 says...
A friend of mine married a Pilipino many years ago and have this large kalamansi (spelling?) growing out the front of their yard. I spoke to his wife about it, thinking it was a Calamondin but she insisted it was a Calamansi, I still discounted it as being the former and thought nothing more of it till reading this thread, interesting. I am now going to have a closer look.
EDIT: From memory, I saw her harvesting baskets full of smallish dark green skinned citrus fruits, not recently, though.

Time: 26th February 2014 8:42am

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pickerWal says...
Kalamansi same size macadamia nut,
outside skin colour is green inside pulp colour is orange.
Calamondin same size macadamia nut,
outside skin colour is green inside pulp colour is green.
cumquat same size macadamia nut,
outside skin colour is orange inside pulp colour is orange.

All different flavours

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MaryT says...
They all have green skin when immature but turns yellow/orange eventually, though I have not seen a Kalamansi. None of them stay green, do they? My calamondin and cumquats all turn orange in time.

I am also wondering if the Kalamansi is the same as Indonesian Lime, which is small like the cumquats.

Time: 28th May 2014 2:37pm

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Josiedoug says...
I'm a Filipina and very interested to grow my own calamansi here in luisiana. Please help me where to get a seed or a tree. If any of you can provide please message me and I will be happy to purchase some. Best regards and happy growing everyone

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Josiedoug says...
Wow! Gimme you definitely got the real kalamansi from the Philippines. The thorny stem and leaves and very dark green leaves are the only proof. I am Filipina and I want to grow some here in luisiana. I will be very happy and appreciate if u can maybe provide me some seeds from ripe fruits or a tree instead. And I am very excited to purchase some. Or maybe u can tell me about your supplier. PleAse help. Thanks in advance and happy growing...

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sternus1 says...
has anyone seen the sweet limes being sold at bunnings? Yellow skin, pink flesh.

Time: 14th July 2014 7:28am

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Brain says...
It could be the Australian Sweet Lime, I weighted in what it could be in another forum topic. Seen quite a few last year and it should be Citrus limettioides. Not sure about the pink flesh but definitely yellow skin when ripe.

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jakfruit etiquette says...
Yes Brain I would guess the same, but not with pink flesh, that sounds like the pink lemon. Also Australian Lime and Sweet Lime not the same.

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Brain says...
Pink lemon is a variegated type of eureka. Ive seen the tree for sale in a NZ nursery on the net. Too bad they dont ship across the tasman.

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The poster formerly known as... says...
I've seen variegated Eurekas at Nova. Not sure if its the same as the Pink lemon in NZ, but the plants sure looked puurdy.

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Thithi says...
Hi DouglasD,
Turners garden sells lime calamanci. It could be what you're looking for. Below is the link
http://www.turnersgardencentre.com.au/fruit.htm

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Kuya Zoe says...
Hello, I have hundreds of Calamanci seeds brought directly from Angeles City and Manila and can always get them from the Phils. I can have you seeds by June if interested contact me here and leave your contact. It's best to plant them within two weeks of taking the seeds from the fruit. I will have fresh seeds by June. Magandang gabi sa iyo!

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Milkybar says...
Hi Kuya Zoe, I am interested in buying seeds..how can I buy from you and how much?

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Terry37 says...
Botanical name is

CITRONFORTUNELLAMICROCARPA

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Punni3 says...
Hi everyone,
I have just harvested a whole lot of calamansi fruit which typically has 3-5 seeds if anyone is interested in buying. I'm based in sydney and can send it interstate if required, just not to WA or TAS.

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Rthursty says...
How much are you selling the calamansi seeds - posted to sydney.

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Punni3 says...
I'm selling each fruit for $3 or 4 fruits for $10. One fruit usually has around 3-5 seeds. I am based in Sydney close to mascot station, so you can pick it up if you like. Otherwise postage will costs $8.50 with Australia Post's parcel post.

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Terry37 says...
Hello Punni3
Please call 02-42859953 re purchase of some seeds.

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Terry37 , in about a month or so I will be moving to Melbourne and I really really would love seeds or growing plants already even better if you have of Kalamansi? My wife is Philippino and I would love to surprise her. Is it ok if I give you a call when I'm settled?


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Danny333 says...
Hi guys, I always hear of people searching for calamansi trees and never being able to find them. It is very easy to get grafted trees from just about any Bunnings or fruit tree nursery but they are sold under the name calamondin in Australia. My wife is Filipino and we use our trees fruit in a lot of Filipino recipes. Much easier to get a grafted tree that will fruit straight away than wait years for a seed to grow and fruit in my opinion. Hope this info helps.
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DouglasD says...
Hey Danny333,

Interesting that you mention this. Can you please advise me on where these Calamondin plants are or what you should be asking them for? I have tried my local Bunnings and they haven't the slightest idea what I am talking about.



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mcmelb1 says...
If you are looking for the green type, Daley's sells a plant which i believe could be the same as the one found in Singapore/Malaysia:
https://www.daleysfruit.com.au/buy/lime-kassia-tree.htm
It is called 'Lime - Kassia' on daleys, it stays green and changes colour inside. The 'calamondin' found everywhere here seems more like a kumquat (it changes colour) rather than the 'calamansi' found in Malaysia/Singapore, which are usually green on the outside but yellow on the inside.

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Danny333 says...
G'day Douglas, I live in Perth and the Bunnings here usually has heaps of calamondin plants. They are usually located with the cumquats and are around $25 - $30 each for a grafted plant. Really strange to hear that your local Bunnings has never heard of them - they are quite a common plant, have you tried your local fruit tree nursery or asked Bunnings to order one in for you?

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Janice Q says...
Another citrus website is saying that calamansi or calamandron is what we call cumquat. I don't believe that is so. I bought a tree from Bunnings called 'Mandarine Lime' and it is exactly the same as the calamansis I have had in the Philippines. Green skin, orange centre, lots of seeds, thorns. Don't know if they still sell it though. Good luck.


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Meldaisy says...
I’ve also been given cumquat as kalamansi ( as in Philippines culture ) however the Malaysian calamansi is definitely different . A cross beteeen cumquat and mandarin I believe . I bought a tiny plant from Forbidden Fruits( Mullumbimby ) however after 3 years no flowers . Spoke with another grower at the Channon Markets extensively about the non flowering bush who he seems to think it was a cutting which may take 15 years to flower 🤔. He did however also have a calamansi tree in flower which I’ve purchased after quizzing him before purchasing as I didn’t want cumquat ! and am waiting for the fruit to grow . Fingers crossed it’s the right one !

Good luck with your search !

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Mel says...
I’ve also been given cumquat as kalamansi ( as in Philippines culture ) however the Malaysian calamansi is definitely different . A cross beteeen cumquat and mandarin I believe . I bought a tiny plant from Forbidden Fruits( Mullumbimby ) however after 3 years no flowers . Spoke with another grower at the Channon Markets extensively about the non flowering bush who he seems to think it was a cutting which may take 15 years to flower 🤔. He did however also have a calamansi tree in flower which I’ve purchased after quizzing him before purchasing as I didn’t want cumquat ! and am waiting for the fruit to grow . Fingers crossed it’s the right one !

Good luck with your search !

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Brain says...
To add to the confusion/debate.

Citrus x Microcarpa, sold as Calamondin in Australia, is reported to be Kalamansi/calamansi of the Philippines.

Though, confusingly one nursery calls it 'Australian Kumquat'.


Kumquat/Cumquat is another citrus - Citrus Japonica. Or Fortunella xxx in the old name.

There is at least 2 confirmed types of kumquat, the Nagami and Meiwa, which Daley sells.

However, there is a 3rd called Marumi, but I'm of the opinion, that in Australian context, especially older plants which was sold under Marumi, was simply a calamondin, mislabelled as Marumi. Don't get me wrong, real Marumi does exist. (This goes to explain the confusion with Kumquat and Calamondin)

I've got a Malaysian friend who also confirmed that their version of 'kalamansi', or 'Limau Kesturi' is Not calamondin.

According to citrus pages, it's likely to be a variant of kumquat (japonica).
http://citruspages.free.fr/kumquats.html#malayan

Mandarin Lime - sold in Bunnings, at least the one I've got, is Rangpur lime. Another citrus all together.

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jakfruit etiquette says...
Seedlings of some Citrus types might take 15 years to flower, seedlings of Calamansi are much faster, maybe 5 years.
Cuttings of Calamansi should be even faster, as the plant is already mature.


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Fruitylou says...
Hi all. Just stumbles across this thread. Also looking to buy some calimansi plants (Philippines: green outside, orange inside, quite sweet). Any update on luck finding any, or anyone still selling any? Miss this juice so much...

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Fruitylicious1 says...
Hi Lou

I bought a calamondin tree at bunnings 10 years ago. It looks and taste like the calamansi in the Philippines. I grew up in the Philippines so I can relate to what you are saying.

Happy gardening :-)

Time: 14th February 2018 10:19am

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Phoebe says...
Not sure if this thread is still active. Are u talking about limau kasturi. Those found in Malaysia mamak stall? Teh Ais Limau? If you are I am selling my tree. Due to an allergy my bf have I have to let it go. :( Let me know if you still need it?

Time: 6th March 2019 1:26pm

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DouglasD says...
This community is amazing and there have been so many helpful insights into the places that sell it. I have seen a few online shops so far that sell it but never had the guts to buy it from sellers that I have no experience with.

Hi Phoebe, yes in Malaysia its called Limau Kasturi. Do you have a picture of your plant? Is it fruiting?

Time: 7th March 2019 9:17am

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Phoebe says...
Hello, the plant is very popular. I sold it after posting it on social media. Yes it is fruiting. I've harvested one round already. Sorry. :(

Time: 8th March 2019 1:35pm

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Caloy says...
Calamansi (Kalamansi)/Calamondin are the same. However Cumquat is the closest to calamansi family in Australia

Time: 15th November 2019 8:20am

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Fruitylou says...
Hi Fruityliscious, this is great news and fills me with hope! Can i confirm, though, that the fruit looks like these ones: green outside, orange in? from a google search of calamondin it appears they turn orange on the outside. The calamansi from the philippines are more like a lime, they stay green/yellow. Advise appreciated!
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Time: 15th November 2019 1:20pm

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Danny333 says...
Hi Fruitylou,

I can confirm that calamansi does turn orange when fully ripe but it is always picked semi ripe when it is still green with just a touch of yellow. I can also confirm that calamansi marketed as calamondin in Australia.

I have a number of these trees grafted, air layers and seedlings. My wife juices the fruit into ice cube trays and freezes it to be used in Filipino marinades and cooking. The main harvest time is during winter but there is usually some fruit hanging all year round.

I’ve attached a couple of pics of a calamansi air layer I made last year.
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Time: 16th November 2019 3:59pm

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jakfruit etiquette says...
How about the other Citrus in Philippines,
ie oranges and mandarins, do they have green or orange skin ? It is generally said that many Citrus fruit in the tropics
ripen with a green skin. If you look at pics from markets, many citrus have green skin, not just limes. What do you think ?
What about the harvest time ? I try to get my calamondins when they are full size, hard and with a green skin, not when they are ripe orange with a puffy loose skin. The varigated calamondin also has nice fruit.
Do you think there are any other Philippines citrus in Australia ?

Time: 16th November 2019 11:08pm

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Danny333 says...
Hi jackfruit,

All the citrus I’ve seen in the Philippines have been the same colour as Australia. The only citrus that are picked green are pomelo, calamansi and limes.

Time: 18th November 2019 10:21pm

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Fruitylicious1 says...
Hi Jackfruit etiquette

Another popular native citrus in the Philippines besides the ubiquitous pomelo and calamansi is the key lime (citrus aurantifolia) which originated in southeast Asia. We call it dayap in the Philippines. Key lime trees or fruits can be found in Australia. Sometimes its available here at Daley's.

Time: 20th November 2019 10:20am

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DeadBee says...
I know this thread hasn't been added to but I am wondering if anyone has seeds that can be sent to Adelaide as fruits can't be sent over boarders.
I did have 2 small plants but they have recently gone to tree heaven due to being away with the heat :(
Please let me know.

Time: 10th December 2020 10:51pm

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jakfruit etiquette says...
I have a few fruit now, and some new ones coming along. Happy to help.

Time: 24th December 2020 10:57am

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DeadBee says...
That would be awesome. Happy to wait till you have more fruit ♡

Time: 26th December 2020 9:05pm

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jakfruit etiquette says...
Ok I will pick the fruit here now and see what seed is there, and let you know.

Time: 28th December 2020 10:26pm

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jakfruit etiquette says...
Hi DeadBee, got a few for you, let me know your email and take it from there.

Time: 31st December 2020 4:59pm

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DeadBee says...
Hi jakfruit. Sorry its taken me awhile to get back. Email address is hellokitty@internode.on.net
Look forward to hearing from you.

Time: 5th March 2021 2:46am

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jakfruit etiquette says...
Hi DeadBee, email sent...

Time: 10th March 2021 10:23pm

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DeadBee says...
Hey Jakfruit, I never recieved the email :(
Please resend as it may have gotten caught in my email filter

Time: 30th May 2021 7:42pm

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jakfruit etiquette says...
Email was sent again, are you getting email updates from this forum when this thread is updated ??

Time: 1st June 2021 9:19pm

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