How many times has anyone emailed back and forth numerous times over say 2 weeks time or more, working out a big ole trade...that just keeps getting bigger and bigger, as you and the trader 'find' or think of more things to offer that the other might be pleased to receive....until the trade is for 10-15 different items? (That to me is a 'big' trade). As I take the time with emails, digging, labeling, and packaging, I feel it is exchange for the many wonderful things the trader is 'supposed' to send me. I feel with the review forum, I will feel more assured about it being a good or maybe even wonderful trade. I have written many reviews (in my spare time when I should have been busy doing something else here at home), but plan to go through what paperwork I have (I found when my computer crashes I loose everything), and give positive reviews on the many members who have traded with me, or even sent me seeds for sasbe or plants for postage. I would like to give some thought to some of the really special ones, and write a bit more, telling why they were outstanding or 'special' trades or things for postage. Not really sure what I will do with those few who were disappointing...maybe nothing...will have to think on that b4 I put my foot in my mouth there. In the meantime, it has been fun writing the reviews...kind of like saying 'Thank You' all over again for wonderful, and appreciated plants and seeds. Sue

Pat, your flowers are gorgeous!. I wish that I had something you don't have so I can trade for the last pictured japanese iris. Next year I am hoping to have a few items that you are looking for. Right now those items are not ready for trade. I guess I have to "be patient."

I have done positive R & R's this year for people who have sent SASBE's to me for seeds. I only had 1 person out of 15 not send for their seeds and I did not do a R&R for this person since we did not actually trade. I think it is good to post reviews as it has been my understanding that some members of GW only trade with people who have R & R's posted. It is a big help to newbies. I think the R & R's are a great point of reference and since most people I have met on GW are honest, fair traders I have never met anyone who was not happy to have a good review written for them. And if things get really busy for me and don't have a lot of time to check my personal emails it is great to just be able to quickly go to my R & R page to see if someone got their seeds and if they were happy. It's a great little checks and balance system. Best to you, quiltingfox

This offer is now closed. I have found a home for my plants. jim_6b