Julie,

Thanks for the encouraging words, LOL!

Ok... I went through my TON of emails and compiled a list of the *SPECIAL* Bunnies who sent in all their information early!

LTarM (Linda)
Keets (Twila)
Angie Lippman --I need your GW Name
Cindi Lippman --I need your GW Name
Indyjoy (Joy)
Snyder (Ann)
MickeyJoe
SassyD
Brittneysgran (Shirley)
Zoegurl2001 (Summer)
WYnative (Marie)
Bojo96
Veeja
amybabyboy (Amy)
Dancingmoons (Trish)
sweetkitten51 (Rita)
plantladyjan
Faint
Gardeningwithbaby (Stacie)

If your not on this list, I don't have your GW name/name/address.

OOPS...I meant to say I have every bit of confidence that you will run a great whopping swap. LOL It just came out wrong, yeah that's it..I typed it wrong. LOL
Really, tho, you know I'm kidding and really look forward to seeing who my pal is.
Feel the love Deb...

Well, I love everything but will list few things really like to have:
named daylilies
louisiana iris-esp. black gamecock Had but someone took!
siberian iris
named iris-also would love variegated iris-someone took it too!
white bleeding heart
pink lily of the valley
named lilies--stargazers, double asiatics, any
hostas
native plants
cannas
love chocolate (mostly with nuts), love windchimes, bird type things, fairy things for garden. really like the robin eggs (malted milk ball things). Always love baggies for seeds, sharpies, stationery, journals, etc.
Love anything!! really easy to please! Melinda

Time to post my wish list. I'm working on what is essentially a "New" garden back East where I plan to retire (soon I hope) so I can find a space for anything.
I like daylillies, anything blue or purple or white, most any perennial or herb. I'd love some forsythia and or lilac cuttings This is my #1 choice but if it is something you don't have, don't fuss about it. They do not need to be rooted. Plant labels or small plastic pots, most anything really.
Non garden things like chocolate with nuts, dark chocolate or chocolate with caramel.
Smallish ear rings.
Chap sticks
smelly candles
I have not even decided on colors yet for my new house but green is always safe. It's my favorite color.
I drink coffee and tea, Love Earl Gray.
Any surprise you choose will be welcome and appreciated.
Bethb

Julie,
I'm ~feeling~ the love... LOL!

I received the following: GWnames/name/address today-

Beth B.
rosebud_2050 (Shirley)
Monipsych (Monica)
ilovefarac (Melinda)
MargeC
squanzon
skohler

Thanks so much Girls, for making this sooo easy!

Hi, This is my wish list.
"EVERYTHING"
Really want African Violet Seeds
Realy want Strep. Seeds
This is a list of my favorite Thing,
Named Daylilies,
" Iris
Hardy Geraniums
Named Hostas
" Heucheras
Dianthus
Salvias
Penstemons..
See why I said everything
I like Jewerly, Pierced ears,
Am going to make a Fairy garden this spring, Also finish my
pond. So any thing for them.
Just about anything you can think of I would like.
Sorry so long winded.
Marge

My *wish list*
I'm starting a Moon garden soon, and would love anything that would go well in the garden. Fairies, seeds (night blooming), pink moonvine seeds.

I also love candles, and sunflowers!
And have been looking for an elephant ear bulb (black or green).
I'll be happy with anything!

quick question...WHEN do we open our boxes? Do we wait til Easter sunday?
Trish

This is me in my "Easter Bonnett"...Aint i tooooo cute!LOL!

Wait??? I might have the restraint, but will my 4 year old???? LOL
Monica :)

(sighhhhhhhhhhhhhh) Haven't you noticed W-A-I-T is a nasty 4 letter word....for shame on you.
LOL
I'll tell you I waited, but we all know I won't...so then I would feel bad ya'll knew I was fibbing. LOL
Julie

That's one hard question to answer! Well, some *might* want to display a few of the bunny items for a couple of days before packing all the Easter/bunny stuff away. Hey, that sounds very logical! ;) And some *might* want to take the chocolate out of the box so it doesn't melt. It really gets hot in those boxes! Hmmm? Still thinkin'.. some *might* want to plant seeds/bulbs ASAP! After all, we only have a limited amount of time before it's just too late to plant anything! LOL!

OK......Ahhhhhhhh. Bad idea, you are right Debby, some folks may get goodies to display before Easter...or things to plant..Dont know what i was thinkg (or not!)...So..forget the question! LOL!!
Trish

I guess that means LETS NOT WAIT!!!..IF thats ok with everyone!

Works for me.
Where is everyone getting the KOOL signatures?
I love them!!!

SweetKitten....here are some links for the sigs...they are at "Delphi Forums' you need to sign up (free) Signatures are free also...You just follow the rules & instructions...and ask each artist when you find something you like, to make it with the name " -----" whatever...
I find them alittle hard to navigate but thats just me LOL!! look for the Webpage" link on top, of some of the pages, but they dont all have them...its a challenge for us computer impaired!! Hope that helps ...have fun !!! Trish

http://people.delphiforums.com/djg59/justdesignsweb.html
http://people.delphiforums.com/TYGRESS117/index.htm
http://people.delphiforums.com/SWEETIE1411/sc/scintro2.html

http://hometown.aol.com/nre4/page1.html
http://www.geocities.com/zipz5/Frans_Page7.html

Sheeeeeeeesh, Trish...ya had me hyperventilatin'!! NEVER ask the "W" question again please! I am havin' a hard enough time "staying in expectation of" who my bunny pal is till the 19th! (had to use something other than the "w" word) btw...your easter bonnet is beauuuuuuuutiful! :)

Hope everyone had a greaaaaaat weekend! Its snowing here. *sigh*

~Faint

Faint:
You must be in the northern part of the state.
It is just cold and damp and dark in the centeral part.
The 19th will be here quick enough.

Hi all!

Is it the 19th yet? *giggles*

Hope everyone is having a great week! Storms seemed to be raging everywhere over the weekend. Hope everyone is well and safe!

Yes, sweetkitten51, I am in the NW corner of Iowa. We had about 7 inches of snow but a lot has melted in the last two days. The weatherman says more is on the way....c'monnnnnnnn Spring!!! I am going to a perennial workshop on Saturday and hope the weather doesn't interfere.

~Faint

Hi all!

Is it the 19th yet? *giggles*

Hope everyone is having a great week! Storms seemed to be raging everywhere over the weekend. Hope everyone is well and safe!

Yes, sweetkitten51, I am in the NW corner of Iowa. We had about 7 inches of snow but a lot has melted in the last two days. The weatherman says more is on the way....c'monnnnnnnn Spring!!! I am going to a perennial workshop on Saturday and hope the weather doesn't interfere. Those that signed up get to take home some perennials!

~Faint

Faint:
You may keep all the snow.
The last storm didn't get to my area.
It got to the eastern edge of Greene County and quit.
I am sooooo ready for spring.
Got alot of stuff for my box,can't wait to mail it!!
The Kids are excided more than I am I think.(they keep checking what I have added to the box.)

My wish list:

Pot sitters (fairies, angels, cherubs, gnomes, etc.) I do a *lot* of container gardening so those are appreciated
White plastic knives (use as plant markers)
Named daylilies or named daylily seeds
Seed starting supplies like cell paks or trays (no peat pellets or pots - don't work for me)
Birdhouses (small)
Windchimes
Incense ("house" smells like vanilla, cinammon, patchouli, etc.)
Garden decor like angels, cherubs, frogs, gnomes, etc.
Neat rocks (small of course!)
gummy candies or chewing gum (no chocolate please)

Wow what a greedy wish list huh?

Can't wait!

You guys are so much fun!! We havent gotten snow here in about 2 weeks...Turned warm up into the 50's...and now freezing again, and windy!...ugh!! I just bought some bulbs yesterday, some for this swap!! OOOOHHHH MY!
and am going back today for myself! ...I am so addicted LOL!! (but arent we all!?!?)
But now i have to wait ...til it warms up, i think we are running out of patience with the weather..especially in the colder states, i know i am ! Cant wait to get out and rake, and plant, and just GET OUT!!!
There i feel better, I have vented!! :)
I am sooooo ready for this bunny swap, basically done with my shopping...just waiting, and waiting for my swapper's name!
Blue skies to all today...Oh yeah, my daughter goes to college in Iowa....she is in Iowa City...is that near you "Iowa-ins"??
Trish

That is about a 4 hour drive from me.
What her major? Medicine?
It is so nice here today that I open up all the window to air the place out.
LOVE that sunshine..
You can keep that snow.

Yep...she is at the University of Iowa, Majoring in medicine...Darn your'e smart!!!...just got back from the store, got 6 more pkgs.of bulbs, hostas, columbines, lillies, Astilbe, yeeee-haaaa!!
i can not go back there!!

Trish...........

Of course you gotta go back!:)

Hi everybody! Been out of town awhile, Deb did ya get my last 2 emails? Haven't heard back so I wasn't sure if you got them.

Well I for one will be wishin' for all that snow to go away for you girls!

Diane,
I didn't have a chance to go through my emails yet, I will tonight. I've been sooo busy doing yardwork/housework and everything else in between! My Husband can't help at all with his broken toes. He's been going back and fourth to the Dr's. Finally, the stitches came out yesterday. He was transfered to a specialist, because the toe wasn't really looking too much better. We found out that his toe (bones) were shattered in a bunch of pieces (new x-rays were taken) . That night at the emergency room they never mentioned anything like that. They only said he broke two toes. I hope he gets better soon! He's a carpenter, and has to be on his feet all day. Anyways, I'm really feeling the effects of doing everything, Calgon take me away! ;)

Deb

Hi Ladies :))
Well Here I am weak but getting better :)) I just got home this evening from the hospital :)) Good to be home :))
Debby I feel very bad to have to drop out but its going to be awhile before I can get out to shop my pour check book might go into shock :)) or get dusty :))
I promise to keep watch what everyone recieves :)) sure going to miss those Chocolate & marshmellow bunnies :))

I hope all have fun with this robin "))

thank you susie

Susie-So glad you are home and on the amends. Being home is always the best. Take care of yourself and God Bless you each and every day.

Susie,
We'll miss you! Sorry you had to drop out. Everyone understands, just concentrate on getting better soon!

Hugs & Well wishes!

Only a few more days until the Bunny swap is CLOSED! Saturday is the last day to join! Sunday.. your partner's name/address will be mailed to you.

So far this is the list of names/address that I have-

LTarM (Linda)
Keets (Twila)
anne_geee Angie Lippman
Cindi Lippman
Indyjoy (Joy)
Snyder (Ann)
MickeyJoe
SassyD
Brittneysgran (Shirley)
Zoegurl2001 (Summer)
WYnative (Marie)
Bojo96
Veeja
amybabyboy (Amy)
Dancingmoons (Trish)
sweetkitten51 (Rita)
plantladyjan
Faint
Gardeningwithbaby (Stacie)
Beth B.
rosebud_2050 (Shirley)
Monipsych (Monica)
ilovefarac (Melinda)
MargeC
squanzon
Erica

Looking forward to getting a name. So I can see some details to gather/shop. :)
Monica

Thank you all for your best wishes & I'm really sad to have to drop from the swap but I feel it is best till I know I can get out .
love ya all & will keep peeking in on you.
susie

HAPPY SAINT PATRICKS DAY

Hugs to all....Good seeing you post Susie...Take care

Shirley

ONE MORE DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Can't wait.

The ~BUNNY SWAP~ IS OFFICIALLY *CLOSED*!

PLEASE HONOR YOUR END OF THE TRADE, WE WANT THIS TO GO AS SMOOTHLY AS POSSIBLE! All boxes should be mailed on/about APRIL 7th!

I'll email you your swap Pal's address, hopefully tonight if I can stay up late enough to get them all out! Look for "Bunny Swap" in your email!

Here is the LIST everyone has been waiting for~

efrosty1 sends to DebbyA
DebbyA sends to Keets (Twila)
Keets sends to ilovefarac
ilovefarac sends to Plantladyjan
Plantladyjan sends to MargeC
MargeC sends to Cindi Lippmann
Cindi Lippmann sends to MikeyJoe
MikeyJoe sends to anne_geee (Angie Lippmann)
Angie Lippmann sends to rosebud_2050 (Shirley)
rosebud_2050 sends to Sweetkitten51
Sweetkitten51 sends to Dancingmoons
Dancingmoons sends to SassyD
SassyD sends to Beth_B_Kodiak
Beth_B_Kodiak sends to Brittneysgran (Shirley)
Brittneysgran sends to Veeja11
Veeja11 sends to Monipsych (Monica)
Monipsych sends to squanzon
squanzon sends to bojo96
bojo96 sends to Wynative
Wynative sends to zoegurl2001 (Summer)
zoegurl2001 sends to FaintHeart
FaintHeart sends to Amybabyboy
Amybabyboy sends to Indyjoy
Indyjoy sends to gardeningwithbaby (Stacie)
gardeningwithbaby sends to Snyder (Ann)
Snyder sends to ltarm (Linda)
ltarm sends to efrosty1

Please double check your Pal's name and make sure I sent you the right name/address.

Thanks soooo much for making this go so GREAT!
Now, have fun packing up all those BUNNY BOXES!

Hugs,

All of the names/addresses have been sent out by email! Please let me know if you didn't receive it. I'll resend it out ASAP!

Hello,
I wanted to post a "wishlist" to make it a little easier for my Bunny Swap "Pal".

*** THINGS I LIKE ***

Any kind of animal figurines for my flower beds. Concrete, Resin, or Plastic if it looks like Concrete or Resin.

Dragonflies.

Hummingbirds.

Metal Things for Outside Decorating.

Chickens.

Butterfinger and Zero Candy Bars.

Hanging Baskets.

Cast Iron.

Peeps.

Gazing Balls.

Scrapbooking.

Wildflowers.

Metal Signs related to gardening or the outdoors.

Black Jelly Beans.

Birdbaths and Birdfeeders.

Dogs.

Peanut Butter.

Candles that smell like Blueberries, Peaches, or Cookies.

Fish and Fishing.

Garden Gadgets.

And the one thing that would really make my day if my Bunny Swap Pal has access to one. A pill counting tray, the kind used by pharmacists. It would make counting and bagging those little bitty seeds so much easier!

*** SEEDS I CAN STILL USE THIS YEAR ***

Ornamental Peppers.

Eggplant.

*** THINGS I DON'T LIKE ***

Angels.

Trolls or Gnomes.

Squirrels.

My Ex-Wife.

Candles that smell like Perfume.

Cats.

Statues of People or Naked Babies.

Snickers or any other Candy Bars with Peanuts.

************

I hope this makes the task a little easier.

"MikeyJoe"
Michael

SASSY!!
Could you pleeaazee..post a wish list ?
Ya never know, the "Easter Bunny" might read it !

P.S.
Everyone else should have a wish list up too!

My Wishlist is.....

Anything garden related, yard/garden art, ornaments, birdhouses/feeders, Windchimes, I love frogs. Also love anything stained glass, suncatchers, etc. Favorite colors are orange & purple. Stepping stones/tiles, gourds, told ya just about everything! lol

Don't worry Trish, I'm easy to please!

Diane

Monica, please post a wish list, bunny is looking for it
thankyou carol (aka bunny)

Faintheart, your bunny is waiting on a wish list from you as well. :)

~Summer

Summer,

I would be pleased with anything you choose! My member page has some info. :)

Some of my wishes would be:
Anything you love to have in your flower garden
Osteospurmum seeds
Morning Glory seeds
Asiatic/Oriental lilies
Clematis
Daylilies
Dahlias
Huecheras
Hostas
Roses
Any garden deco/art
Anything homemade/crafted
Chocolate - there isn't any bad choc. :)
Lowlight houseplants
Malted milk eggs/balls
Small pots or cells for plant starts

The only things I would prefer not to receive are marshmallow peeps and Mikey Joe's Ex. :)))

~Faint

Wish list.... I do have one posted on the page. It was small so I guess it blended in. ") I have a 4 year old little girl. So anything child friendly for the garden. We have a small pond, and of course bulbs and perennials. Anything locally based...food or knick-nack wise. Anything for the birds or butterflies. Were open.
Thanks,
Monica

I agree with Faint...if I have to choose something I don't want....that would be...Mikey Joe's ex.............

Sassyd

Bojo96 - Bunny needs some guidance too!

Summer - could I get a wish list from you?

Thanks,
Marie

I am NOT saying i am DONE shopping LOL!! But can we send our packages out before April 7th? IF we get done early??
Just a wondering....
Thanks!
Trish

Trish,
Yes, send the box out when your ready! More time to display all those bunny goodies! Plus, any bulbs, seeds get planted sooner.

I just hope no one will be gone (on vacation) when the boxes start arriving. If so, please let your Pal know in advance!

I'm ready to start a new thread. I'm tired of scrolling to the bottom!

here is my wish list
any signs/figurines for the garden
stepping stones
homemade items (soaps etc.)
wind chimes
really anything for outside and/or gardening
any pet related items( i have a cat a dog and a bird)
any herb seeds
any flower seeds/bulbs
bird feeders
ironically i love the 3 same scents in candles that you do. :)
my kitchen is in the chef theme
my bathroom is in moons and stars
and my living room is in animal print.
i'm going to school for massage therapy so anything massage/holistic related i would love
i'm a beging gardener so anything that you think would help me out is appreciated thnaks angie ;)

Linda, I would like for you to post a wish list, to help me a little. Ann