Oh... Thank you all for your kind words of appreciation and encouragement. They all have touched me. Some of you I know through GW (Remy, Medo). Remy, my garden is testament to the great trades we've had and I admire your many contributions to GW through the years. Medo, life sounds hard for you as well as for me, but I've found that when all is said and done, I never regret the kindnesses, the going-out-of-the-way things I've done, only the harsh words and bad feelings. Lynda, and ohiovalleygardener, thanks for your nice comments and wishes. Ohiovalleygardener, welcome to GW, I have been meaning to send you a personal email for quite some time now and hopefully will follow through soon. Leigh44... you have taken on a great challenge and all my best thoughts and hopes are with you. You are dealing with damage and scars that no child should ever have to live through, yet you are there to do your best to pick up the pieces. Something tells me your best is pretty terrific. I am humbled by your story. Love2gardennc, thanks so much for letting ME know I am not alone. May sweetness follow all of you, Kate

Well we received 2 more packages today!! They are from hibiscusfan and pippi21. Thank you so much hibiscusfan for the newbie seeds!! Looks like we are getting extremely close to the deadline. I know for myself I am getting excited to get started on my part. I would say if you haven't mailed off your bubble mailer, do not fret. I didn't think about thanksgiving when I posted the deadline. So what I am asking is that everyone have their mailers sent off on or before monday the 29th. As soon as I get all the mailers I will get busy organizing and seed sorting. Which I hope to be able to start no later than next friday on december the 3rd. I hope this sounds reasonable to everyone. If anyone has any problems with this just let me know. If you are wanting to sign up feel free all I ask is to have your bubble mailers in the mail on or before monday the 29th of november. 35 packages here!! Here is a quick list again!! countrycarolyn (here) austinnhanasmom (package arrived) daisydawnny (package arrived) dem_pa (package arrived) mspriggs fez920 (package arrived) shemeows (package arrived) nan-6161 sassybutterfly_2008 momstar (new) msirie (new) molly_and_me (package arrived) weebay (package arrived) barefootgardner12 beck_wi ilovefarac (package arrived) flowergirl34 (package arrived) erika_ct fcoffill carol57078 (package arrived) suecirish (package arrived) tomVA (package arrived) babcia (package arrived ) bev2009 (package arrived) jodie74 (new) (package arrived) nottougly (package arrived) lois (package arrived) nuttnhunee (new) (package arrived) skywaitress (new) (package arrived) roper2008 (package arrived) snapdragon36 (package arrived) esiuol beauswatch (package arrived) outdoorgirl13 (new) efrosty1 (new) velsgarden gee_oh_nyc shrlieb (package arrived) cyn9876 hibiscusfan (package arrived) beautifulreddahlias (package arrived) sherrih (package arrived) bozemeier (package arrived) grdngramma (package arrived) edie_h drippy (package arrived) ishareflowers (package arrived) mokey daisyb yorktownpatty (new) sharon5840 (new) carmen_grower_2007 (package arrived) muddypaws4ever (package arrived) Patrcia531 (package arrived) buturfliis_mom manda3 (new) molanic shanta_5 hostaformez4 farmergirl2009 started_with_bean pippi21 (package arrived) palmetto_gardener (new) amybeth82 (new) billstickers (new)

Thanks all!! I will be trying my best to save some seeds this year and winter sowers will be first. We have had some horrible storms so I do not know if that will prevent pollination or what, I guess I will have to wait and see. Something told me the other day to pull out the paint brush, but NO I didn't listen. Grr!! Terrene I so hope yours blooms this year, the fragrance is great!! Almost like someone sprayed some cologne, LOL!! Bev if I am not mistaken I think it might of been you that I sent a clump to. I know I sent someone a clump of this phlox, my plumbago and my shasta daisy silver princess with the canna tubers. Was that you?? LOL I tell you what life is so hectic around here that 6 months ago to me seems like 5 years ago!! lol

Lisa is wonderfull!!!!!! Pumpkingal' (aka Lisa) adopted me, a newbie, and has sent me the a solid packed bubble envy full of seeds! It was such a treat and surprise with all the different types of seeds she has shared with me. Ms. Garden Elf has definitely made my experience on Garden Web a memorable one! Thank You so much! Your new Garden Buddie, at2bells (Ting)