Seedmama - don't MAKE me go there!!!! You know what they say about blondes & redheads? Well, nevermind. I'll tell ya later!

I'm just PICKLED TINK that so many of you from the NE part of our great state are going to be attending!!!!! Carol - aren't you so proud?!?

Looks like this may go beyond the allowed thread posts which is what....100? So if this grows while I'm out working in the garden - someone start a thread for 2011 Spring Fling II if I don't catch it in time?!?! April is turning out to be an incredibly busy month for me with Baby Showers, Neice Wedding, Easter, etc. The best part is I get to end it with all of you!

Paula

Paula, It will go through 150.

You OKC folks had better watch out because you may be outnumbered next year and we will have to find a Tulsa location. Of course, about anywhere you could have it will be a long drive for me, but I'll still be there. LOL

I am excited that Dorothy and her DH are coming, but she has almost as far to drive as I do.

Seedmama, You know I had nothing to do with OkieTim stuffing your vehicle with plants, right? I'm sure he was just "helping" you make sure you had enough plants to fill up your garden. He IS a gardening enabler, you know.

As a blonde myself (although nowadays Ms. Clairol helps keep it blonde....), I won't touch that statement with a ten-foot-pole, but there are some days when I am more blonde than other days too.

Paula, I'm so excited to see so many folks from NE OK coming as well. This is looking like it will be the best-attended Spring Fling/Plant Swap ever.

Carol, Y'all could plan one for NE OK and OkieTim and I would drive that far to attend. However, I do think Paula's place is perfectly located in the center of the state. Face it, for anyone not in central OK, there's always going to be a long drive no matter where it is held, but it certainly is worth the drive!

Dawn

Paula, could I add one more, please? My daughter called yesterday and asked when the meet would be. She'd like to come, too. She'd like to get some tomato and maybe other plants. She tried last year to grow some on her patio, but bugs got them. Maybe Dawn could help her with some advice since Dawn is from the Fort Worth area, and that's where she lives now. She won't have plants to bring, but she has promised to make and bring what she terms the "world's best coconut cake."

Of course, she was a bit loopy yesterday. She injured her back trying to move an elderly patient and is on Tramadol and Flexeril so who knows if she'll remember the conversation, but I promise to remind her as often as required. ;-)

Debra

OH, and, seedmama, I too would just love a cutting from a lavendar crepe myrtle! I've tried for a couple of years to find one in the local nurseries to no avail. Could I please, please, please have one, too?

Debra

Debra,

I'll be happy to bring you a cutting too, but keep in mind all the cuttings will be somewhat small. I started this baby from seed three years ago, so she's not full grown yet.

And the request for a reminder goes out to you as well. Anyone want to guess why this blonde wears a ponytail? I'll not keep you in suspense. It's to hide the valve stem.

Seedmama

Coconut cake???? I CAN be bought! Of course you can bring your daughter!! Hope she gets to feeling better. And if you get the chance, grab that other sister of yours! I'd love to see you all!

And although my place is great because it's so centrally located, I too would be willing and happy to travel to another part of this state for our spring meet! I love a road trip and I'd just be happy to get together with you all, regardless of the location! I don't hold the license on location, ya know. Just going on convenience for the time being.

I'm trying to stay away from carbs to loose some weight, but I'll hold on to the dream of coconut cake to reward myself in a month!

Paula

Ok, I guess you need to add another neebie and husband to the list. This sounds like a lot of fun. I'm not sure yet what I'll bring.I would like to bring some purple passion vine, but I'm not sure if it will be up yet, it tends to move around. I have TONS of purple garlic plants, a few red/dark pink hardy hibiscus, a few hyacinth bean seeds, cuttings of curly willow tree.Will also bring food.
Again this sounds like a lot of fun,
Lisak

I'd like to come! Did I miss where and what time? There were so many posts... just skimmed through. I will bring purple speckled iris, peach iris, pink hardy hibiscus seed, and a red velvet cake with a layer of cheesecake in the middle to share... None of my seedlings are nice enough to trade :-( Lanna

If the invite is still open, please add two more. As far as things to trade, I can't promise. I will just have to wait & see what comes up! Since I don't even know what I will fix for lunch today, I can't possibly predict what I will prepare a month & 1/2 from now. I will watch here for driving instructions, where to park, etc.

I'll be there, too. Another newbie and Tulsa resident. My 11 year old girl is also planning to attend.

Paula, add me to the list of "want to come", but try as I did, I didn't get any volunteers yet to lead the 35 mile FreeWheel training ride that morning. Which could mean, I won't be able to come....

Rats.

Moni... hoping someone else will come along and offer to lead the ride that day.

oh Moni!!!! I hope someone volunteers also!!!! I know you're "cycle" duties prevented you from coming last year, so I was hoping since it was a week later...maybe???

For the others, it's Saturday, April 30, sometime around noon, give or take an hour or two. Last year, Dawn & Carol were my Angels...getting here around 10:30 to help us set up and hold my nervous hand. This year, I'm cool. We'll probably call everyone together around 12:30 or so to eat. Other than that...I have no time deadlines or expectations. DO NOT WORRY about bringing any plants, only IF you have extra's you want to share. Someone seems to always have bulbs of some kind, extra seedlings, extra pots, etc. SERIOUSLY....there's always plenty to share. This year I've got LOTS of cardboard to share if anyone needs any. Nice, big pieces. Bring some kind of dish to contribute to the meal (doesn't have to feed everyone, just some) and maybe something to contribute to the door prizes...it can even be a package of plant labels! ALWAYS USEFUL! Bring a chair..or not. The only time anyone sits is when eating...and then some still stand. I rent a Chem-Can that I have set in close proximity...so no worries there either. (That's what Seedmama called the "Johnny on the Spot). Come and go as you want/need. It really is a very laid-back get-together. Do Not Dress Up....

Chandra - just bring chairs for you family. Priya is going to need to sit some. No, we don't need a micro-phone system or anything like that...yet! LOL. We've got horse-shoes and several soccer balls for the kids too.

OH!!!! BRING YOUR CAMERA'S!!! I promise....you'll want pictures.

Looks like closer to the date we'll have to start another thread for everyone to confirm what they "might" be bringing. Don't forget - someone needs to bring paper plates, eating utensils, napkins...and maybe some table coverings besides Dawn. You Tulsa - NE Okla. bunch can snatch up on that!

This is going to be SO MUCH FUN!!! Can't wait to see you all!

Paula

OK, I'll get plates, utensils and napkins. Easy-peasy.

I think Chanra shoul bring his mics for karaoke. How funny would THAT be???

Jo

Carol - DONE...and done! Thank you so much. After last year - you deserve to bring something easy. Dawn - how about you bring a couple of table covers? OK? DONE...and done. Now everyone else can focus on the food...because I bought a WHOLE case of styrofoam cups at Sam's. Nothing else needed in the form of tableware...except a couple of tables...and I think we've probably got that covered too!

Jo - um...gardening karaoke? Does that mean everyone should memorize Ricky Nelson's "Went to a garden party...to reminisce with my ol' friends...." I LOVE THAT TUNE!!! But I don't think it'll last long enough, be dark enough...or will there be the distribution of enough alcohol for that to happen! But it's a thought if all of us "southerners" travel up to the NE part of the state next year! LMBO!!!!

Yep...we're gonna have to start another thread soon...

Yes! We'll sing Veggie Tales!

If you like to talk to tomatoes,
If a squash can make you smile,
If you like to waltz with potatoes,
Up and down the produce aisle...

Have we got a show for you!

All: VeggieTales, VeggieTales, VeggieTales, VeggieTales,
VeggieTales, VeggieTales, VeggieTales, VeggieTales!
Bob: Broccoli! Celery! Gotta be
All: VeggieTales!
Junior: Lima beans! Collard greens! Peachy keen!
All: VeggieTales!
Larry: Cauliflower! Sweet and sour! Half an hour!
All: VeggieTales!
All: There's never-ever-ever-ever-ever been a show like VeggieTales!
There's never-ever-ever-ever-ever been a show like VeggieTales!
It's time for VeggieTales!

Seedmama
Mother of singing Seedlings

Yeah next year we'll throw a big drunk TULSA party and everyone can pitch tents in a yard and sleep it off.

One of my kids' favorite songs is

H2O+O2+Sun by Rebecca Frezza and Big Truck,,, it's a kiddie song, but you can hear a clip here.

http://www.bigtruckmusic.com/roadtriplyrics9.html

"I brought some seeds to plant and sow
Come let's watch my garden grow
These tiny seeds are full of life
So take good care to plant them right

Give them water
Clean air
And sun light
Give them water
Clean air
And sun light

It'll take some time for these plants to grow
Nature's clock is neither fast nor slow
Soon you'll start to see them sprout
Those tiny buds just pop right out

Give them water
Clean air
And sun light
Give them water
Clean air
And sun light

I'm waiting and wondering and watching all night
Will I wake up tomorrow to a beautiful sight?
Full of flowers in hues
Orange, red yellow, blue
My garden' s in bloom
What a spectacular view

So when you plant those seeds
With care and pride
Nature's magic comes alive

Give them water
Clean air
And sun light
Give them water
Clean air
And sun light
Give them water
Clean air
And sun light"

Paula, Sure, I'll bring table covers, but that sounds almost too easy. So, if something else pops up that you need, let me know.

Y'all can sing if you want to, but I won't be singing...or everyone will start packing up and leaving.

Dawn

This is sounding like too much fun! Can't wait to meet all of you! I've finally got some chile seeds sprouted, and hope to have extra of those, and will have some perennials to bring, too. Food is not my strong suit, but I'll come up with something edible. :)

Tulsa folks - let's get together on the driving, carpooling, caravaning, or whatever. Looks like we may be in the majority!

Can you count me in tentatively this year? I'm taking a fishing trip down to Slaughterville that day, and could definitely swing in by the afternoon. We're in for some snacks and extra seedlings if we can make it.

Dale, OKC

Paula - I am trying to email you to get your address and location of your house but the address thingy this website does not appear to be working. Is there anyway you can email me your email, then I can reply?

It's early in the morning and I cannot think of another way to get your address safely, if you can please let me know and I will follow your instructions.

ezzirah011 - you do not have an e-mail link on your "Member Page". =( You can edit that so I can e-mail you. Might be why it didn't go thru.

Just so no one else worries, I'll be sending you all an e-mail soon to confirm (providing you have an e-mail link on your Member page. I already have some of yours). If you will respond to that, I'll have your e-mail addresses. Then about 2 weeks before the Fling, I'll e-mail you again with a map and directions. Last year I was a real dork....I was so excited and green. I posted my address right here on the internet! sheesh...thank goodness nothing bad came of it.

Paula - just tried to email you, and got a message "can't find that user". I've been unable to change my profile to include emailing, and wanted to email you so I don't miss out on the party!

Well, I guess I shoulda looked at my page before getting in a tither about not being able to get emails! Paula and soonergrandmom both emailed me, so I'm happy! :)

Alrighty now - GROUP! I've sent e-mails to everyone that RSVP'd so that I can compile my list of those to send a map. (There are a few of you that I correspond with often, so don't feel left out. I've already got your number! LOL!)

There are also a few of you that don't have an e-mail link on your member pages so please, link to my member-page and send me an e-mail. (and let's hope the Garden Gnomes aren't messin' with us!) These peeps are:

ezzirah011
seeker1122
markyd
jcheckers
newhippie (Got the message you fixed yours, but it's MIA)
Sarahfaery
greenacreslady
debi1
singnfool
ksokiegonnab
rebeccca

If for some reason the Gnomes are at it again, come back here and holler, please? and thank you. Whew - glad this part of Hostess Duty is over! Now, gotta go water the cool season veggies...and flowers!

Paula

I didn't get an email. :(

Paula...I didn't get an e-mail AND when I tried to e-mail you through your member page...you don't exist, lol.
So...try me again, please!! If I still don't get anything from you...I'll post my e-mail here in code :~)
I do know that Katie and I will come, and maybe her wonderful husband, too, although his family will be in town to watch him run the Memorial Marathon the very next day (and he wants to be sensitive to spending time with them)(but he'd really like to come!).

Thanks!
Sharon

Sharon - I think I've got yours from last year. I'll go diggin'...no worries.

Jo - PHOOUUEEEYY! I've sent an e-mail to Dody to hopefully give you a link.

As a last resort for those of you that don't hear from me in your "In-Box", I'll post it in "code" like Sharon said.

I would like to come again. I can bring the Ramen coleslaw and some Helebore babies. I would like some ornamentals and a few HARDY old fashioned tomatoes . Dawn probably has some of those in her massive tomato giveaways. I should cbe able to ome up with some door prizes as well.

I sure met a lot of good folks last year. I think I'll try to bring a chair this time. Lol

Paula - I tried you again and couldn't get it. Is there someone else whose member page is working that I can email to and have them pass it on?

Now I got it! Thanks!

Hi everyone,

I'm a new member (I actually joined because of this thread, but I've been reading the forum for months). Would there be room for two more (me and hubby)? For food, I thought about bringing a vegetable korma (curry dish) and rice. And for a door prize, homemade vanilla extract. I also have heirloom watermelons to give away, along with eggplants and probably some more too. I could start some more lemon cucumbers or very rare French Delice de la table melons, if anyone is interested in them. I hope there's room left at the party for me to come!

Hi piscesfish!

And welcome! Any and all of those plants, vanilla and eats sound great!

If you'll link to my Member Page and send me an e-mail, please? I'll respond about the Fling. If it won't let you, please come back here and post. We're having issues with the Garden Gnomes again. I think they're cranky because we've had no rain. ha!

Paula

Paula, I can't email you from your member page. I hadn't realized that I clicked to keep my email private so I'll head on over and undo that.

Let me know what else to try.

r

well, DAG-NAB-IT!!!

I've edited my member page to show my addy to "Members" only. I'll leave it like that for a few days in hopes it will help. Someone let me know if it does/doesn't?

Imp - shoot me an e-mail from there? or I may have yours from last year. Maybe I can even spell your name correctly right off the bat this year! LOL

Paula

Hi Paula,

Oh good! I'm so happy that there is room left. I tried emailing you, but I guess the garden gnomes are cranky, because it says you don't exist!

Kelly

I'm beginning to think I'm a figment of my own imagination. I tried it WHILE I was logged in and it told me the same thing. Maybe my Imaginary Self can grow some HUGE imaginary veggies this year?!

I've e-mailed the tech-help peeps of this forum. We'll see what they say.

imaginary p-mac

Good Grief! I am getting an error message when I click on your email, Paula. Perhaps you have my email from last year or I'll try to find yours.

imp

If any of y'all want to, try sending the e-mail to me through "My Page" and I'll forward it to Paula. We did have some success with that last year, but of course, it may not work at all this year.

Dawn

I was wondering if anyone coming to the Fling had any extra mint plants and (maybe, if I'm lucky) a Cherokee Purple tomato? Thanks!

Kelly

Ezzirah and KellyP,

I received your emails and forwarded them to Paula so she should have your email addresses and will be able to correspond with you directly instead of going through GW.

Kelly,

I have all kinds of tomato plants, but won't know if I have an extra Cherokee Purple until my planting is done. If I have one, I'll bring it to the swap for you. If I don't have CP, I have some like Indian Stripe and Cherokee Chocolate that are almost identical and will bring them.

Dawn

Kelly,
I will bring MINT for you. It is growing like crazy occupied entire bed in one season, if I won't contain it will send suckers to near by beds. Please send reminder via email one/two days before the date so that I will not forget-Chandra

Thank you Chandra and thank you Dawn. I'm very excited.

Kelly

I will also have orange mint to share.

Imp! I'm so glad you're coming! The helleborus I got last year is doing so well! I want more!!

I would like a small start of orange mint, please, Tigerdawn!!! And Kelly, if Chandra "forgets" (although I just can't see that happening), I've got some growing and we can dig you up some. Mine is on the outside of the garden...to lure away some unwanted insects so let's try to get it out of Chandra's bed first but I've gotcha covered if not.

Also, we have a PLETHORA of Chickasaw (wild) plums. Tigerdawn, you took some home last year, how did they do? I've got about 6 or 7 that have insisted on coming up in the OG (Original Garden)...and I'm determined to dig them out once and for all this year. We've also got them coming up in other areas that we just mow down. They have a really pretty bark in the winter months. If time permits, I'll pot some of those up too if anyone is interested. I took a huge tub of starts to Ilene (who once was a member here) last September and I'm very happy to report that many survived the winter in Bartlesville!

We're close to needing to start another thread. If someone gets there before I do, please name it "2011 Spring Fling Thread II"...or something like that so we can find it later.

Oh mercy...I'm listening to the 10 o'clock weather and looks like some of us may need to replace some things due to a freeze tonite. This "Fling" might turn out to be quite active!

Paula,

I would LOVE a wild plum if you have one to spare. Tell me what I can bake for you and it's yours :)

Jo

Unfortunately the plum didn't make it but I want to try again and this time I'm going to be prepared!

Since this thread is about to die, and I'm sure it is taking way to long to load for those of you who have dial-up connections, I am starting a new thread.

The name is "2011 Spring Fling Thread II", so please use the new thread for any additional posts. Carol

Click on Link below for the new Spring Fling thread.

Here is a link that might be useful: 2011 Spring Fling (continued)