Yes, I didn't try that exact number, I don't think, but I got someone who passed me off to the local USPS consumer dept. When I got the live person here in town, they were not helpful. Not even sympathetic to my plight! GGG I ended up writing a letter and sending it to the head of the USPS Board of Governors who oversees postage increases. But then I thought I would also send a copy to my 2 state senators which you can do on an email form -- copy & paste style. I cited that the USPS told the public that is was a nominal rate change, yet on the things I mailed most often, it was over a 200% increase! That I feel they snuck in exhorbitant charges, even though their assigned task is not to make a profit. Mr. James Miller, Chairman USPS Board of Governors 475 LÂEnfant Plaza, SW Room 10300 Washington, DC 20260-1000

Hi Firegurl! I went through your old post and here is the location info on record for all of the people that posted there. I am emailing you a list that includes the email addresses. That said, since you posted your actual mailing address, it won't help id someone who sent to you but did not post there. (Next time do not post your mailing address, for a few reasons.) ohiovalleygardener.....5/6 (one would assume in the OH valley).....email listed kilngod...(me)...no, because we actually traded, and I'm in KY lv2garden2008..........6, cols., OH......email listed jnubbca................5b(???at least 1 post on OH forum and Midwest forum).....email listed ihana..................7(???at least 1 post on Carolina forum)......email listed cryptid................Southern OR 7......email listed rlong_0205.............5/6 N INDIANA....email listed toriegregory.......no info, but posted later than the damaged sasbe arrived. Email list is on it's way to you..... Just email the lot of them, as any of these posted locations, or estimated locations (based on regional forum activity) could be inaccurate. **For future, when you first start a thread ---- check the little box that says something like "send me an email when people reply to this post". Then when that email comes, you can hit "reply" and the reply will go to the trader. This way, you are communicating with your people in email, and not replying to them here (especially with the mailing address info). A good, and easier, way for future. Since your post above sounds like you can actually read their mailing address on the envelope, you can also send them a postcard (free ones, pre-postaged are available at the PO if you don't have any), and have them email you about it all. They'll send new postage -- especially if you've already paid for the card stamp. (And then no need to foot the bill for the whole seed pack.) Ok....I'm up in your business enough already, eh?? I'm email you those addies now..... --Tina

Mindy has voiced her frustration about this issue on more than one occasion and l believe she has a valid point. I do think however that her frustration may be misdirected I think it should be addressed to Garden Web powers that be directly, after all the fix is so easy if when a new member is completing their profile for the first time zone and region was mandatory this would not be an issue. Mindy I would suggest you contact GW and make that suggestion or write a post giving members instructions on how they can add their zone and region feel free to edit for clarity what I have written below. If you are a woman with a mission you might post those instructions on each and every forum, or at least those you spend time at. Katy At the very bottom of this page in the green bar select Member Services This will open GardenWeb Members page, select If you are a member already, please log in! (note that you may need to do this even if you are already logged in) This will open your Members page, select Edit Your Personal Information, Page, and Preferences (note you will be asked to log in againÂwhat can I say itÂs GardenWeb) you will now be able to edit your member profile. Below gender you can add your Garden Zone and region (mine for example is z7aMA.) If you do not know what your zone is now would be a good time for you to find out and GW makes this easy by providing a link Find Your Zone enter your zip code and wala GardenWeb will tell you what your zone isÂ

Here's another link that may be a little more specific to find your Plant Hardiness Zone---by state & zip code. Here is a link that might be useful: National Arboretum-USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map/Locator