Shades on the way to Zech! Here's another with a small wavy jade...not hiding behind the glasses.

Yes! The shades resurface!

Great pics, Laura! Very nice plants...what do you plan to do with all those babies with a freeze warning in the forecast?!?!

I can't believe it either.

...I am really tired of this spring...sigh

Tom

I take them in and then bring them back out at 7 am. It's supposed to get down to 38 tonight. I would leave them out (with a couple of exceptions), but it rained like crazy yesterday. Cold and wet not a good combo!

Very nice plants you have there. Glad to see the shades made it I was starting to worry.

Hanzrobo, LMAO! Not sure how I missed your post.

Stush, she actually took very good pics even when she wasnt drooling.

Nice to SEE you, Laura! Good with & without the shades. Great collection you have going there (so neat/tidy, too). Can I have that wire chair behind you? Cute!

Glad to know the travellin' shades are on their way again! I think Linda or Greta is up next after Zeck. Must go find my list! :D

Here I am with the shades guys! Gotta have a pic with your tongue out of coarse.

Now a good old' regular smiling one. Gotta love those opuntia monocantha variegata Montrose. I'll have the shades moving on to the next person as soon as I have an address!

Looking good, Zeck! That's a better 'stache than I can grow.

Good to see you with the shades, Zeck! Nice succulents you have there! =)

Zeck, I see you finally got the glasses kid I'm glad for you. I didn't realize that was your tongue at first glance I thought it was a crested cactus in your garden Lol... just kidding.

They look nice on you zeck.

Laura, For just starting you have a nice collection already and they multiply quick tpoo so get ready.

Chadec, You guys are looking good also and like part of the garden I might add, very nice.l

Greg

MIA Cactus Shades! I've been trying to contact the person next in line (via email) to see if they received the shades or find out what's the hold-up on getting these cactus shades a-travellin' along...again. =)

While I'm at it...are there others who'd like to be next in line?

sorry about the wait guys! i put them somewhere safe so i wouldnt forget them, and guess what? i forgot them. they are currently in the mail actively being sent to the address rosiemarie sent me!

I would love to have the glasses sent up to me in canada, we have cacti too you know??? lol

Thanks for checking in, Zeck! =) Glad to hear they are on their way!

Wiley, I'll message you if I'm able (through your profile page). If not, or you don't hear from me, please message me through My Page. We will put you down!

bryannaarmstrong, if you're still around, you need to send me your snail mail addy via My Page as well!

This post was edited by rosemariero on Tue, Jul 2, 13 at 20:54

Have the glasses been received by
the addressee?

This post was edited by cactusmcharris on Sat, Sep 14, 13 at 15:12

The person last sent to did acknowledge receipt. I'm pretty sure I sent reminders as well. Forgot to check again. Will do now! =)

L O L

I am new to the forums and just went through all the pics. This cracked me up!!

Yorkimiki, glad you cracked up about this! Nice to have some levity on the forum! :)

Unfortunately, I'm sad to say (after repeated attempts) I have not heard back from the latest recipient of the cactus shades. :( I hope they have not been taken ill (or worse) or that they might have computer troubles (like I'm having now w/my laptop).

IF I am able to make it to the store where I bought the other 2 pair & IF they still have them available~ I'll get another pair & send off to Wiley. (I may have to contact you again for address if I can't access my address bk on laptop by then).

Sigh ~ best laid plans & all that, you know?!

Still no reply from last person. Not sure I will continue this trek of the cactus shades, unless enough interest is shown...people wanting to participate. Wiley in Canada is the only person I have left on the list right now.

If more comment here, I'll go out & see if I can get another pair to send off. Just LMK.

I love this idea. Its a shame they continue to go mia. I think it would be fun to keep it going. I would be willing to be a recipient if there is enough interest.

Patrick

Send them my way I hope more people jump in

Rosemariero,
I have a great idea. Why not tell where you can purchase the glasses and let any or all show or reshow their pictures. We can have a cactus club. Like when we go to the nurseries or shows we ware our glasses.

Well, not to put too fine a point on it folks, but to the future participants, if you sign on to this project, we DO expect you to follow up. A lot of us to cared to do this, keeping it fun, interesting & prompt!

If you don't think you can keep track of them long enough to mail & pass them on to the next person, then pls. do not sign up for this. Thanks.

Our friend RoRo has worked quite hard to keep this up & running, so thanks again RoRo, for some good fun & nice laughs!

Bummer! I just got back from the store where I purchased the others. They don't have them anymore.

I would've been sending them to you, Frank...and you could send to Patrick...BUT...the party supply store isn't carrying them (maybe it's a summer item?). But good idea, Stush...for others to find in their area. I doubt these glasses would be in stock anywhere regularly, though. I believe it started as part of a western-themed party supply. They still have the chili pepper glasses.

Thanks for the support, Karen!

So, we'll have to put the travels of the cactus shades on hold for now.

I'll write a snail-mail letter to the person who had them last & see if maybe their life is in an uproar~ preventing them from sending them along. It would be a shame to lose the travel journal that was with them. Well, we lost the 1st one already.

It WAS fun while it lasted!

I got them at Party City, if any of you have such a store in your area (or try any party supply store-maybe Halloween costume shop?).

Found them. Now we can do Stush's idea!

Here is a link that might be useful: Cactus Club Uniform

Hi everyone.....the Party City near me has three pairs, $7.99.....you want them I can get them and send them to you....cost of the glasses plus postage....I would like to know tonight on this, I will be going shopping tomorrow, my day off...I could get them and send them tomorrow....linda

Yay, you found them, Ryan! Steeper price than I paid.

Oh, I see Linda found them too! That price is closer-think I paid $7. I think I'll wait to see if they get them in stock here again. Thanks for the offer, Linda!

I'm going to stop by mine to see if the have any left. Don't know when I'm going. Too crazy now. Maybe next week.

Now that the weather is warming up (for some) how about someone busting out the Cactus Shades, "NO QUESTIONS ASKED" & Lets start this up again.

Greg

I'm with Greg, don't make go rogue up in here.....

I'm with Greg, don't make go rogue up in here.....

Chad's right - it's a rogue state that has got them.

The person to whom the shades were sent last has not been seen on this forum since that time (last July). I think they will not be back. :(

I have too many things on my plate to start another go-round. Anyone else want to...be my guest. :)

Rosemariero- what does it entail? Maybe I can do it. Seems like it was a fun run.

Chicagardens- all you need to do is buy a pair, take your pic and send to me :) I'll gladly send on to the next person...dunno who's screwin' this up, but it seems pretty simple. I officially want in line for this- if anyone starts it back up....

DO IT, DO IT! :)

Greg

Just seeing this for the first time! I love it! Great shades and nice seeing everyone! :-)

JoJo

Ok, So apparrently some think posting pics of plants & self is funny, hey it's just a way of placing a face to a handle and then a little fun too but it's not a way to pic up anyone OMG if that was the case there are people ALL... around why pic off a blog, SHEESH!

Greg

Hay Greg,
Why do you think we had our wives in our pictures. Happy wife happy life, or some thing like that. Besides young people think of all ways to meet each other.
Rosemariero,
Thank you again for all you put out there for us. (in both groups) Great idea. I hate pictures of myself but I enjoyed this.
Stush

You're welcome, Stush! If I could buy more cactus shades, I would. It was a FUN Round Robin of sorts. We got to "meet" (see) 12 forum members...bringing some out of shyness for a bit...and their wives/family members too! Bonus!

I'm just one who likes to visualize with whom I am speaking. Nice to put a face with a moniker! Especially if it was non-gender & you're not sure if a he or a she. LOL

Thanks to all who participated (or wanted to participate)! I'm sorry the glasses went AWOL! It was great to see all the plants as well!

I think it is nice seeing a face too. But I myself do not like taking photos.. never have, so you'll all just have to keep guessing about me. LOL!

You know you can use some one else's picture. I was going to put my dog in. She has the most beautiful Blue eyes.

Awww... she is beautiful!

I am reviving this three year old post because it's hilarious! That pair of cactus shades travelled all over the GardenWeb community! Love it. Such a nice way for everyone to get to know one another. Do it again, please!

I'm in!!!

Only just saw this. I love games! Lol.

So how do you mannage snail mail addresses, email however you communicate about next address etc.

Is this all on Photo bucket? If yes, I'm out. But honestly no hard feelings. Quick fun visit ;-D.

Meanwhile I might see if I can find a pair here lol

Hi Stush. Yeah I knew it was old, I thought the last 5 / 6 posts were more recent than were. Never mind, I had a good giggle :-D

Thanks

If I come across a pair of glasses, I think I'll restart this thread.

Love that idea! I was new to Gardenweb at the time but it was so much fun reading this thread and watching you guys send those glasses around. This time, I want in for sure. I think Rosemary and Josh are still around, too.

Maria Elena

Sounding good ;-D

When I get back to Adelaide I'll be looking around party shops instead of food shops lol