I regret I won't see y'all tomorrow, I will miss you. I am not sure I will make it to the Spring 2015 swap. The last few weeks I have been feeling very tired and weak, and other symptoms such as droopy eyelids have shown up. I have been diagnosed as having myasthenia gravis, an incurable disease that leads to weakness of the skeletal muscles. The diagnosis is not 100% sure yet but my doctor is awfully sure I do have it. The thought of a long trip fills me with dread, and standing more than a few minutes is very difficult. I am going to have to cut way, way back on my gardening activities. Thank goodness I still have my succulents!

I cannot WAIT to move back to Bama so I can attend this swap... gotta question: is this mainly for garden/outside plants, or do you also swap houseplants? how about seeds? I will be bringing a bunch of seeds back with me if anyone is interested in them. most will not overwinter outside in Bama, they are desert adapted trees/plants, probably good down to 30 degrees or a little colder, but could certainly be grown in pots and moved inside during cold weather, or in a sheltered area and mulched. I don't want to gather all these seeds if no one would want them... will be moving back to Bama in six years, after retirement. Debbie

OK....the Alabama Fall Swap is on OCTOBER 5 at the beautiful Oak Mountain State Park. The Beaver Pavillion has been reserved for the event. Hopefully, someone will post the time.....be there or be square! Bring SOMETHING to swap! If you don't have plants or divisions or rooted cuttings or seeds, etc......other items are welcome. Pots, potting soil, gardening books, garden fresh produce, and baked goods have always been well recieved. A meal will be shared by all, so check Catbird 's post about food in order to sign up. Not a cook? There's always a need for ice, beverages, and paper /plastic products. Bring a small amount of money to reimburse the pavillion rental. Plastic bags, empty pots, plant labels, boxes in order to corral any plants you may end up bringing home will be handy. Lawn chairs might be useful. Follow Nelson's threads regarding other information. Bring your gardening pals!

I'm not sure what I am bringing yet but in addition to it I may bring any left over veggies from the garden - I kinda over did it with tomatoes this year. elsiefay is bringing chocolate fudge candy!!!