Beth,

I've enjoyed the swaps, and hate to see them end. I will be sending out to my SP soon, and will try to stay in contact as much as possibe after this swap is over.

I want to take this time to thank you again for all the hard work you have put into the swaps.

LIFE IS GOOD
Annie

Finally done shopping and rready to mail
Where is everyone???

Hi Beth--I am finally done shopping and ready to send too!! Can't believe I got myself into 4 exchanges this month!!! What was I thinking?? Probably just trying to avoid homework-haha!
ANYWAY everything goes out this weekend!!!
Beth -you have been a fantastic hostess-I will miss the swap and checking in here every day --but know I have made some truely wonderful friends--Thank you so much for introducing me to at least 2 new friends--and Thank you becoming my friend in the process!! You are the best! TTYL
Jeanette ^j^

Hi Beth, I am so excited, I got my Secret Pal box this morning.It was wonderful, A problem though, I won't get one next month. She has spoiled me.
I think i have had the very best S P, It was Carol Bea.
Thank you so much Carol. Not just this box but all of them.
For you other curious people, I got 2 bags of bulbs, 3 packages of seeds, a box of Chocolates, Burt Bee's Survival Kit, 6 new candles, a really nice little book and a pretty blue box.also a nice memo pad and a nice Journal. Hope I am not forgetting anything. Also 2 of the cutiest little glass bugs you have ever seen.
Carol and Beth, I want you both to know that you have sure made some bright spots in my life this last year.
Thanks again, Marge

I want to thank my pal, you are welcome Marge it was a pleasure being your pal, you always posted right away so I didn't need to use delivery confirmation. Thankyou for being such a gratefull receiver.

Okay this is expose yourself month, who did everybody have?
thankyou for all your hard work on this Beth.

Well, I'm not ready to "expose myself" quite yet but I am finally ready to mail. The box is sittlng on the table by the door and will go to the PO soon. (I need to get dressed first, Don't tell Fly Mama)
It's on the way Pal. I promise.

Secret Pal of mine, your package will be in the mail tomorrow. It's been soooooooo much fun sending to you, and you can be sure that I will keep in touch with you.

LIFE IS GOOD,
Annie

To my SP I sent off my package today so you should get it later this week. Hope you like it!

My package is ready to go out the door to...Garden jewel has been my secret pal and I have enjoyed sending the surprises in the mail. I cant say I had great consistancy, however and nontheless...I did bring in closure so I am mostly proud for myself for not flaking off!

Thank you Beth, too, you were a good host, I can see where such a hostess job would be very difficult and demanding...thank you for holding up your positive and cheerful mannerisms helping this to all become a success!

I want to thank all of you who teased the rest of us with your more than wonderful gift giving..it was fun to read what everyone else was doing and recieving!

CHeers hope you all have a great growing season in 2005!

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The package is "in the mail" to somebody on the west coast and the confirmation number is:03041070000015405622

The delivery confirmation said my package was delivered, and I am sure she will post soon. My SP's passion is houseplants and I didn't have any to share with her. I just don't have much luck with them, and to say the least my my herd of cats are very hard on them.

I know she is house hunting because I read it on the houseplant forum.:O) :O) When she gets her dream home, I will be more than happy to send her a house warming gift of starts from my yard.

LIFE IS GOOD
Annie

What a wonderful experience this has been. I received my secret pal box today and was overjoyed to see it. Everyday this month I have been glacing at my door after the mailman goes by to see if he dropped off a package ... and today he did! I got a beautiful african violet pot that reminds me of Springtime ... a bear message pad that will be great to write little notes on when I trade with people on GW ... a journal book in beautiful colors which is perfect since I have been wanting a journal for some time now but hadn't "splurged" yet ... and a packet of herb seeds which I didn't have and will be perfect in my future herb garden.
Joni ... I know you have only been my secret pal for a little while but you have made me feel so special for that 2 months. Thank you so much for thinking of me and I hope we can keep in touch because you sound like a really neat person! (and nope, I hadn't figured out who you were till I read your note!)

Thank you Beth for such an awesome experience!

-Christina

I got my secret pal box two mornings ago! Thank you so much Annie!
You are a wonderful secret pal:) I have SO enjoyed recieving your boxes and cards every month. You have been so thougthful to include my dd in all your messages.

I am still putting together my box for my secret pal and will send it out probably at the begining of next week. I will post the day it goes out!

Theresa

Christina,
It has been a joy sending to you because you POSTED when you received your gifts. That is what makes the SP fun, knowing you made your SP's day! Keep in touch!

Joni

I got my SP box last night, and I have to say THANK YOU BETH!! Just like all the other generous packages you've sent, this box was overflowing! To those who are curious, I got a gardening magazine, lots of candy filled easter eggs, a large metal welcome sign, the cutest little trinket box, a fuzzy stuffed animal, great smelling body lotion, and seeds for the garden (I'm sure I'm forgetting to list something)! And everything was GREEN! Just in time for St. Patty's Day! You must spend a lot of time each month color and theme coordinating!! Beth, I want to thank you again for all the hard work you've put into this secret pal swap. I have enjoyed it so much. Thanks!!

To my SP, I hope everything is alright? I don't recall seeing a post last month saying that you got your package. Thought I'd let you know the final package already went out and it has some cuttings off your wish list in it so don't leave it sitting around unopened!

My Secret Pal box went out Saturday Priority mail. Hope you like it!! :O)

-Christina

Like it???? Christina--that is an understatement!!!!! I LOVE it!!! A very special garden angel--fairies to set on the pot I have reserved for'babytears'--a candle-mmmmm- smells so good--a notebook I will have to fight my granddaughter for--a bird and butterfly collection of seeds that I will plant up by my veggie garden--and a couple of my favorite magazines for recipes!!! What wonderful box!!! You have been the BEST Secret Pal ever--never forgot me--not once!! I too would like to keep in touch--and you can send me a sp box anytime you want!! haha!!

Beth --thank you for giving me such a special person to be my secret pal--and now I hope a special friend--I am sorry it must end as I enjoyed our monthly meeting place here on your thread- I can't believe a whole year has gone by!!!

Christina-Thanks again and I wiil talk to you soon!!
Jeanette

Beth, I finally got your box in the mail this morning. I have sure enjoyed sending to you each month.Do hope you have enjoyed some of the things.
I want to Thank you also for being such a nice Hostess, also for giving Carol Bea my name. She has been a fantastic Secret Pal.
Have a confirmation # if you need it.
Hugs and Happy Gardening, Marge

I want to thank my secret pal, "GardenJewel" for all the great things she has sent me this past year. She is a very talented person, and wish I was as crafty!

LIFE IS GOOD
Annie

Thankyou Beth for giving me Marge, she was so appreciative, which makes giving more fun. I will miss you and this group
thankyou carol

I want to thank Marge too for being a wonderful Secret Pal to me. She has been a great member of this group and a very thoughtful secret pal.
I had two others who started off OK and then fizzled out so I apppreciated Marge all the more. It also helped to make me more understanding of the feeling of those whose exchanges were not going so well. ( the silver lining, you know)
This has been a lot of fum and I've been blessed with several terrific new friends this year.
Thanks to all who particaipated and stuck through to the end.
Beth B

I wanted to let my SP know that I haven't received anything from her this month. I wasn't sure if she has tried to send me something or not. Just a card is fine, no package is necessary this month. I would really like to know who you are.

Happy Easter Everyone---My package just went out saturday--sorry so late!! Hope you enjoy it!!!
Jeanette

CArol did you get a package??
I confess I'm spending so much time on the road.... I'm NOT doing a good job of keeping up with the swap. Bad hostess here and of course what time I do have I have three things to do for every opportunity to do one. GRRRRRrrr

I received my package yesterday! My SP was number 1 angel Jeanette. She sent a variety of goodies for me this month a cow bank, windsock, foot soak, a scented sachet, a picture holder, tiny wind chime, embroidery thread holders. Thanks Jeanette you remembered me each and every month and your packages always brightened my days!!

No I did not receive but my pal and I agreed, she has done enough so nothing expected.. darn I'm gonna miss this group Carol

I just realized I got an e-mail from my pal and she is sending something. she is a real special pal.

I received a box of bulbs and cuttings, do't know if they are from this swap, whoever sent them I love them thankyou