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NEW: All My Bloomin' Friends Seed Swap-April

mellen
18 years ago

Okay folks. Looks like we have a great group of people in the new group that just might be called "All My Bloomin' Friends." I, Mellen/Mary Ellen, will be your hostess for the first month. It will be a SEED SWAP.

This is how I would like it to work. You send all of your most expensive, rare, and favorite seeds to me, and I will keep them and plant them. No???? Okay, then, let's try this! I will sell them and distribute all of the profits after the cost of shipping and handling that you owe me-S&H is 100% by the way. Do I hear a growl from Carol's dog? Okay, oKAAAYY!!

This is REALLY how this is going to work! As each of you sign up, would you also list up to 10 varieties of seeds(specific names if you'd like) that you would like to receive in return? I would suggest that you also might want to update your seed want list. I know I will be looking there to see if I have anything that you want.

Next, you may also send in other seeds, too. You may send UP TO 3 packs of any 1 specific seeds. No more than that, please. I would really like to try to stay away from seeds labeled "yellow marigolds," etc. Let's be as specific as we can. Please make sure that seeds are 2004 or newer and that each packet is clearly marked with seed variety and name--common name is just fine with me. Let's try to follow 1/8-1/4 teaspoon for tiny seeds, around 20 seeds for medium sized seeds, and 8-10 for large seeds.

I would like the deadline for signing up to be Friday night, March 31, 2006, 11:59 P.M. I would think that we could all make up our minds by then and post lists of our top 10 seed wants. Then, would you kindly take a look at all of your other friend's top 10 lists and maybe even their seed "want" lists? Do you have anything you would be willing to give them? If so, maybe paperclip them together with the person's name on them so I make sure that person gets them.

The deadline for sending your seeds to me will be Good Friday, April 14, 11:43 P.M. That will give you 2 weeks to get your seeds together and mailed.

When you mail your seeds, PLEASE INCLUDE:

-any seeds for another player-clipped together with their name attached

-all other seeds that you want to swap--no more that 3 per specific variety

-all of this goes into a bubble envelope

-address and send the envelope to me

-please send YOUR ADDRESS on a separate slip of paper INSIDE THE ENVELOPE

-make sure you send ENOUGH POSTAGE so I can mail your envelope back to you.

I have a lot of my own seeds to contribute to this swap so you will be getting some of those, too. You do not need to include extra postage for those. I will take care of that. Whatever postage you had to pay to get your envelope to me is how much postage I will expect to find in your envelope.

I think it's ready to go so let's go ahead and start signing up. As you sign up, I will e-mail you my address. Feel free to ask questions. This is my first ever "hostess position," so I have probably missed something. Crazy people welcome here.

Mellen/Mary Ellen

Comments (98)

  • sguanzon
    18 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Happy Birthday (soon) Mellen!

    Ok, here's my top ten but I'm always changin' my "seeds wanted" list ..........

    Named daylilies or crosses
    Agastache x Ava "Avas Hummingbird Mint"
    "Cafe de India" orange jasmine
    Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang Vine (not the tree)
    Dombeya
    Geraniums, hardy perennial and especially Ivy geraniums
    Hamelia Patens aka Fire Bush
    Bleeding heart vine
    Passiflora mollissima (Banana passionflower)
    Blue Shrimp Plant (or Red, never seen those seeds tho)

    Thanks guys!

  • remy_gw
    18 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Mellen,
    I sent my seeds out today : )
    Remy

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  • Debra Andruska
    18 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Mellen,
    Happy Birthday!

  • uptreasa
    18 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Happy Birthday, Mellen!! Hope it is extra special. I'm planning to send my seeds for the swap on Monday. I'm so glad to have so many bloomin' friends. : ) Treasa

  • pattygrow5
    18 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Happy Birthday Mellen!!!!Have a good one I'll be sending my seeds Monday
    Patty

  • mellen
    Original Author
    18 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    First of all, thank you for all of the early BD wishes. VEE, did you start this? Yes, Trish, Carol is jealous that I have Depends and she doesn't. Huh? What did I just say??? Actually, I sent her one in one of her "monthly" boxes from another swap that we are on together. When I turned one of the big _ 0's, one of my sisters bought me some turning old gifts. One of them was a box of Depends. I still have them and gift them to people at the appropriate times. My then 18 year-old niece was wallking around with one on her head. We are kind of a crazy/weird group in my family. I'm talking about a couple of my sisters--NOT my DH. We embarass him a lot.

    Today I received seeds from Amy and Theresa. They both sent some great seeds. Thank you ladies. Theresa thank you for sending the extras for "the pot." Amy, thank you for the very pretty flower memo pad. I have it right by the computer here to use for notes. Theresa, thank you for the beautiful journal. I love the saying on the front, "Everyday in every way, miracles are everywhere." I have decided to use if to record and keep track of only my daylilies from now on. Instead of having them listed in about 3 different notebooks, I will compile them all into this one journal.

    Those of you who have written that your seeds are on the way, I will let you know when they arrive. This swap officially closes in 2 hours Central Standard Time. At this point it looks like we have ABOUT 17 playing in this swap.

    The deadline for mailing seeds to me is Friday, April 14. Of course, if I receive everyone's seeds before that time, I will "go to work" on them and get them split up and sent back to you.

    Well, Trish, here goes. I'm going to try posting one of my new signatures. Talk to you all later.

  • dancingmoons
    18 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago


    OOO-La-La!! Aren't we flashy Mellen!!
    LOVE IT!!
    Trish

  • mellen
    Original Author
    18 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Folks, this swap is officially CLOSED. As posted earlier, the cutoff date and time was Friday, March 31, 11:59 PM. This is NOT an April Fool's joke!

    The deadline for having your seeds to me is Friday, April 14, 4:23 PM. Although, knowing most of you, I'm betting it won't take that long. I think we have a wonderful group who are part of this seed swap, and I'm guessing you will be very prompt with your sending. If something comes up, PLEASE let me know ASAP.

    So, Trish, you thought that was flashy, huh? I have another that is a bit more toned down. How's this?

  • Debra Andruska
    18 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    I'll put my seeds together tonight or tomorrow, and send them out on Monday. I wanted to wait until the swap closed, and all the 'want' lists were in. Just in case I had any seeds someone else was looking for.

  • grannymarsh
    18 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Mellon. while both signatures were pretty....I vote for flashy & trashy. !!!! Lotsa Bling. Marsha

  • pattygrow5
    18 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Mellen there are a few seeds I have from a few lists that are a little shy of the seeds count since they are seeds someone wants is it OK to be a little shy ? Patty

  • uptreasa
    18 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    In my opinion, I think it is better to receive even just a few seeds of something on a wish list, than to not have a wish fulfilled at all. Sounds good to me, Patty. : )
    Wow, the red signature almost smacked me right on the cheek!!!! What an eye opener!! LOL : ) I have to go through wish lists yet. Treasa

  • beth_b_kodiak
    18 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Does anyone want Castor beans, 6 ft tall red leaf, tropical looking ornamental...... not for eating??
    How about watermelon red sweet and juicy..... perfect for eating.
    Patty or anybody, I agree with Treasa on the count for wish list seeds. Some special seeds only come about 5 to a pack

  • mellen
    Original Author
    18 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Patty, I agree that receiving just a few seeds of a wish would be great!

    It was a beautiful day here today. A bit of sun and clouds with a high in the upper 40's. DH and I went and picked up a used queen-sized bed in a waterbed frame with headboard and drawers for next to nothing. We're putting it in DS's room in the basement. He can use it whenever he comes home, and we have more sleeping room for overnight guests.

    Sounds like we may get some more thunderstorms today. Thursday night we had some really strong winds go through here and got some much needed rain. Blew down a bunch of trees in many places(not at our place), blew metal roof pieces off hog buildings and carried them over a mile...Saw that on the road a mile south of us.

    I finally saw some crocuses blooming here. Looks like some daffodil buds are up, and the tulips seem to grow before my eyes. The wonders of spring as it moves northward!

  • skohler
    17 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    My seeds will be on the way out to you tomorrow :))

    hope everyone's had a safe & fun weekend :))
    nice job mary ellen .

    susie

  • PlantladyJan
    17 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Ok gals I know I am posting my list late but what can I say? I emailed Mellen and since I posted before the dead line she said I could post my want list without Carol sending the dog after me! LOL So Carol be good!
    I understand some have already sent their seeds in and I might not get anything on my list but that is ok as it is a great group to be in so here goes:
    Castor beans: Any and all colors
    Sunflowers : Any and all really want Lemon Aura, Tall Teddy Bear
    Herbs: Borage, bronze fennel, spilanthes, blood veined sorrel, stevia,**Black and Blue Salvia** nasturtium other than jewel mix, calendula
    Queens Anne Lace: pink or blue
    Echinacea Razzmatazz, sunrise, sundown
    any caladiums, cannas,.
    Eupatorium-Gateway Purple
    Black bambo
    hellebores
    Jack Frost or Hadspen cream brunnera or looking glass
    Yucca-colorguard
    baptista-yell
    butterfly bush strawberry lemonade and santana
    Pink Murly grass
    I guess that is it for now!
    Thanks for letting me post Mellen! I have been looking through all my seeds trying to do some matching up! Can't believe how many I have and yet I still think I need more!!

  • dancingmoons
    17 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Sorry Mellen...my seeds didint make it into the mail to you til today....But they are on the way to you now...hope you made out ok, heard from my olderst daughter you guys had some bad storms yesterday...
    Again, sorry for my delay..
    Trish

  • lunamoon
    17 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    I didn't get to the post office today but my seeds will definately go out tomorrow.

    Here is my wish list:
    Impatiens
    Campanula 'Cherry Bells'
    Delphinium
    Hellebore
    Pulsatilla (Pasque Flower)
    Sanguisorba
    Adenophora (Lady Bells)
    Echinacea 'Twilight','Sunrise','Sunset','Vintage Wine'
    Erythromium dens-canis
    Heuchera 'Peach Flambe','Marmalade'
    Tomatoes~ purple or black
    Papaver 'Louvre'
    Geraniums
    Sunflower 'Cherry Rose'

  • Debra Andruska
    17 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    My seeds were sent out today.


  • number_1_angel
    17 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Mellen--just popping in to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! I didn't join this because I didn't get to harvest my garden last fall--moved--had nothing to contribute :(
    We got the storm last Thursday too and looks like tomorrow is going to be a repeat performance!! Take care and keep your 'noggin' covered--'auntie em'!!!!
    Jeanette

  • mellen
    Original Author
    17 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Hey Ladies, Looks like we have a birthday girl in our midst today!!!! Happy Birthday to REMY!!! I wish I had all of the pics and flashy stuff to post, but I will leave that to the rest of you. Just want you to know, Remy, that you are wished the best birthday ever!

    Mellen

  • remy_gw
    17 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Awe, Thanks for remembering Mellen!
    I spent the afternoon potting new plants, so I guess that's a good birthday, lol.
    I went out yesterday with my grandmother, godmother/cousin, and aunt to the casino. We had a fancy meal and lost money in the slots: )
    Remy

  • mellen
    Original Author
    17 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    I need to update and thank those who have sent seeds and gifts this week. I will do it in the order received-

    Marsha--Thank you for the beautiful notecards. I think I will frame them instead of use them. They are just too unique and special.

    Remy--Thank you for the different notecards that look just like old-fashioned seeds packets. I plan to frame yours, too, and hang them. Yours are also just too beautiful and special to use. And something for my birthday? Silly you! But it is so beautiful! I have never seen a recipe booklet made out of what looks like homemade paper with a raised imprint of an angel on it. Absolutely a treasure!

    Susie--One of our overall hostesses and secretary--Have you been going to pottery painting school? I love the mug with my name "Mellen" on it along with the light blue flowers. It is a treasure forever and ever! Truly overwhelming! Thank you for the key holder box. The gardening motiff painted on the outside door is so cute along with the little tools attached to it. It will be hung and used somewhere near the the door going to the garage. Thank you also for the beautiful red dinnerplate dahlia and the yellow glad bulbs. Susie, you are always so generous that it just humbles me.

    Trish--Thank you for the new gardening gloves! I was badly needing a new pair. I always like to start the season with a brand new, fresh pair of gloves, and you have provided!!! Love the color, too. Green with white polka dots. That's me!

    Vee/Carol--Great BD Card. Ladies, the whole front of the card is just the face of this cat with the biggest smirk on its face and a yellow feather hanging out the side of its mouth. No words on the front. Inside it says, "It's your birthday, Be Bad. Be very bad." LOL Now isn't that our Veeja? I bet when you found that card, you were just laughing your head off. I would have been if I were you. That is your signature saying. LOVE it!!! Now, I thank you for the Stargazer lily bulbs. I hope I have better luck with yours than with the ones I planted last year. The mini memo pad and pen is the greatest. Did you get an extra for yourself and open it up? Perfect for the purse. The Joshua's lifestyle collectible package was interesting. How do I get the hose to work? Thanks for everything my friend.

    Debby--Thank you for the wonderful plant stakes. I have looked everywhere for that size and canNOT find them. Are you willing to share where you got them? They will be used up by this week-end!

    Everyone who has sent seeds so far has been sending a wonderful variety. Sooo many different kinds with no duplicates that I can remember off the top of my head. There are a number of wishes being fulfilled, too!!! I have a LOT of seeds so I hope I can fulfill some wishes, too.

    Well, I need to get to bed. You are all a wonderful group of people. Mellen/Mary Ellen

  • veeja11
    17 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Happy Birthday Remy, is it your 60th?Hope you had a great one. Mellen have my seeds arrived yet?Carol

  • uptreasa
    17 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Happy Birthday, Remy!!!!!!!! : ) Carol, how can Remy be 60????????? That would mean that her grandma and aunt are about 100. I've never been to a casino, but do 100 year olds go there? ; ) Treasa

  • Debra Andruska
    17 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Happy Birthday Remy! You have to have a cake, LOL.


    Mellen,
    Wow, the seeds arrived quickly!
    Menards carries the plant markers in all misc. sizes.


  • nitelite
    17 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    My seeds went in the mail yesterday, sorry for the 'lateness' hope it gets there in time! I did forget to put my 'address' inside the envelope, so hope that doesn't cause any problems!

    Blessed Be,
    Carrie Ann

  • pattygrow5
    17 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Hi Remy happy birthday my grandson scotty was 4 yesterday so I will always remember your birthday!!! Patty

  • dancingmoons
    17 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    REMY!! Best wishes for the happiest of birthdays!! CELEBRATE!!

  • remy_gw
    17 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Thanks for the Birthday wishes everybody!

    Lol, Well, if my other grandmother was still alive, she would be 106! But no, I'm not 60! My grandgrandmother is 84, and my aunt is 85 so they do let pretty old broads into the casino. I'm not sure what the cut off age is, lol.

    Patty, He's got a great birthday: )
    Remy

  • uptreasa
    17 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    I only knew one grandma, because my other one was only 33 when she died, so my mom grew up without a mother. My other grandma made it to 91, but if still alive, she'd be 106.

    Have to tell you about a humorous thing that happened this morning. LOL My son brought me some great tasting coffee beans for me to try, for fresh coffee. LOL He said, "And don't plant them!" ; ) Treasa

  • earthlydelights
    17 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    happy birthday remy. hope it's a great one.

    lol treasa, sounds like my son. i think you should plant one just for the heck of it. put the planter in his room!

    maybe one of the siggy enthusiasts could make me one? i have this from carol from a few years back. she needs updating!

    mellen dear, you never answered me. is it too late to get things to you if i mail this weekend? i don't know your cut off. i wasn't participating, but if you need or want more seeds, i would be happy to send. PLMK :)

    i have a couple of tulips - i think they are called black night or something similar that i was so annoyed never bloomed last year - planted 5 - and i noticed yesterday 2 are beginning to bud. not exactly black, but very close.

    be well, happy blooms
    maryanne/earthly

  • mellen
    Original Author
    17 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Hello again,

    Carrie Ann, I have your address. No sweat!

    Maryanne, Sent you an answer. THANK YOU for sending seeds to share with the group!!! And you are not even a player this month. What a super group overall group we have.

    Deb, thanks for the info on where to find the plant stakes. There is a Menards about 25 miles away. I will look next time I am there.

    UPDATE: More seeds arrived today!

    Jenell/Lunamoon--Thank YOU for the garden gloves--my FAvorite light blue color with one of my very favorite flowers covering them--roses. Almost too pretty to use, but I WILL use them. VERY much appreciated. Thank you, too, for the great extra seeds. How are you and your newest little one getting along???

    uptreasa--Thank you for the tomato seeds! I have heard so many good things about them taste-wise that I am very excited to give them a try. What a beautiful color of earrings--the color of the greenest grass in the shape of butterflies. They will get a LOT of wear. Wow! What an eclectic variety of seeds. I have set some aside 'cuz I have to google them to see what they are before I distribute them. All part of the fun of hosting a seed swap.

    Just a reminder that the deadline to have your seeds to me is next Friday, April 14. Try your best to have them here by then. Thank you all for your support and encouragement. Mary Ellen/Mellen

  • beth_b_kodiak
    17 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Hi Mellen, I cheated a bit and stuck the seeds into the April box when I mailed it today. So much going on here and that was just one less to handle.
    Conf#03052710000317652651 I got to the PO five minutes before closing but they said it would go today. Hope so.
    BB

  • PlantladyJan
    17 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Hi Mellen
    My seeds will be going out on Monday! You are doing a wonderful job with this swap!!

  • mellen
    Original Author
    17 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Thanks, Jan, will let you know when they get here.

    Am so glad this week at school is over! My teaching partner took the week off to be with her daughter in WI who just had twin baby girls. Such a blessing and so exciting. So had a teacher-trained sub in her room who was really doing a great job with all of the kids even the 1/3 of ours who have major behavior issues. Wed. the principal pulls her out to work in the office cuz the secretary is gone til Friday. New sub is not teacher trained--anyone can now get a sub license with just a few hours of training and get a sub job. Poor lady didn't know what hit her. Ended up with most of the behavior kids in my room along with my own plus my para-educator that I have was pulled all week for state testing monitoring. I slept late today.

    Everyone else have a good week? Mellen

  • remy_gw
    17 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    I just finished making Eggplant Parmesan! Two big eggplants worth. It took me all afternoon. So I needed to sit down and look at the computer,lol.
    I'm looking at the seed trade page and then I'm thinking am I mad?!! I have to stop. I'm in the swap. I'm like an addict.

    Mellen, You would have a good old time swapping stories with my Godmother. She just retired from teaching middle school math last year. Sometimes she would have me on the phone and just vent.

    Ok, got to go pot up Iris that just arrived from Texas. Between the winter sowing bottles and all the pots that are accumulating from southern state trades, my new neighbors have got to think I'm insane, lol.
    Remy

  • skohler
    17 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Hi Lady's
    so sorry for the posting this week just got out of the hospital today went in tuesday afternoon scatscan showed no clot but with my history & being on comadin shortness of breath & chest pains they wanted to do a stress test , but was given a altrasound & then having a heart catherization test,witch showed a small blockage in my heart this was done on wednsday then my dr wanted to also do a upper gi scope of the this was done on friday noon :)) thought I was going to come home in the evening & I would have but then my heart rate droped below 50 so doc said he was keeping me one more night .
    all 3 of my dr's then agreed I could come home today &
    here I 'am golly I missed you all :)) .
    my brother tried to get on my computor to let you know but couldn't get logged on for some reason .

    Mellen : Glad everthing arrived safly . No I'm not in any art class I just had the cups & the paint & put them togeather sure hope it dosn't wash off :))

    Ilovefarac : we are going to miss you & Your Mother
    Just want you to know you will be welcome anytime to come back to join us .
    TRULLY TRULLY Going to miss your mom MARGEC & so sorry for your lost .

    Remy Happy be-lated Birthday Hope it was a pleasant day
    day for you . also I recieved your runner beans .
    thank you for sharing .

    Treasa : thank you also for the scarlet beans I missed our planting day today at the nursing home but have rescuduled for this next tuesdsay if I have my strenght
    back .

    Please forgive any typing error I'm very tired tonight just to many family & friends here when I got home today . so I'm going to go lay back .

    I will do my best at getting caught up this week.
    sorry for any delays .
    susie

  • dancingmoons
    17 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Susie,

    Glad to hear you are getting better & are back with us!!
    Trish

  • mellen
    Original Author
    17 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Susie, I wondered where you were? I thought maybe you were out playin' Bingo or something. I never dreamed you were in the hospital again! Please continue to take really good care of yourself. You are such a wonderful lady! By the way, thank you for putting together all of our addresses. I have printed mine and put it in a folder just for this year-long swap. Now--how do I make sure I don't misplace the folder.......

    UPDATE: pattygrow5--I received your seed package in yesterday's mail. WOW! What a bunch of seeds and wishes that you fulfilled. Plus, I want to thank you for the beautiful friendship book and the note that you sent. I feel the same. : )

    Today is partly sunny with temps "maybe in the high 50's to low 60's. But with the breeze, it feels chilly outside. Still coat, hat, and glove weather to me. I checked my WS jugs, etc. last night, and they need to be watered. That is what I will be doing after I get done here. Plus I am going to go start sowing annuals. I've been reading on the WSing forum that it is not too late so I will go ahead.

    If any of you have any questions or concerns, please feel to ask. Have a beautiful evening and week. Mellen/Mary Ellen

  • remy_gw
    17 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Susie,
    Sorry to hear about what happened! I thought you just had a computer problem. I'm glad your home, and feeling a bit better: )
    Remy

  • skohler
    17 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Thank you all My date with the hospital stay lasted
    for 4 full days of test & bed rest .
    I have now put carol & mellens ph# in my wallet :)))
    in case this happens agin :(( witch I hope not .
    mellen can you post a list of everyone who has joined the april seed swap & who you have recieved from so far ??

    well ladies will try to stay in touch.
    susie

  • mellen
    Original Author
    17 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Susie, I will post your request Monday evening. I just read your e-mail, but I am headed to bed. Everyone have a great Monday! Mary Ellen/Mellen

  • pattygrow5
    17 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Hi Mary Ellen I'm glad you got my seeds and you like the book I was supposed to send a card too but didn't read that until the package was gone but the book sorta is like a card in a gift.
    Sue I hope you feel better and get out to your garden it's such good therapy for anything even if you can't play in the dirt.
    Melinda my thoughts are with you will miss you.Look forward to trading with you next year.
    Thank you ladies for letting me join your group.It's been warm here I spent 2 days in yard getting it ready making a new bed where pool was last year since we are not putting it up this year lot of work but it will be worth it I have some many new babies need the space LOL.Patty

  • sguanzon
    17 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Mellen - My envelope/pkg is on it's way to you. I had your card in my purse but sealed the pkg at the Post Office before putting it in. Dummy me. :( It will catch up to you on down the road -- Have a great birthday this week and thanks for hosting this month.

    Sue
    sguanzon

  • mellen
    Original Author
    17 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Hello ladies and...too bad no gents here. I don't remember. DID we ever have any gentlemen sign up for our bigger group? Anyway...I DO DIgress, eh?

    UPDATE:

    Carrie Ann, I received your package today. Thank you for the yummy smelling vanilla bean simmering waffle bar. I like the smell of vanilla VERY much. Thank you also for the very pretty wind chimes. Pink with silver etching--just beautiful. I didn't put them out today after school, though, as the wind was reeealy blowing, and I was afraid something would happen to them. I will see what tomorrow holds. I googled the brodiaea Queen Fabiola bulbs that you sent. I was really clueless.(what's new sometimes) They look like my favorite color of blue!!! THANK you! I esPECially loved your letter. So newsy and sweet. Plus a nice selection of seeds to divide between our friends.

    Beth, your seeds are here, too, along with a number of fulfilled wishes. I want to thank you for the darling little soft brown puppy with the dark brown ears and wearing BUNNY EARS! It is so darn cute! Poor thing is trying to lug around this clear carrot filled with jelly bean eggs.

    Patty, I forgot to thank you for the seeds that you sent to me-tall green nicotiana and milk chocolate foxglove. I am absolutely THRILLED!!!

    As I have said to the rest of you, I think you will also be happy when you see what seeds you will be getting, too.

    Since this thread is so close to 100, I believe I will be starting back at 1 sometime this evening. I need to compose a new intro. then I will post a list of who is in the seed swap along with whose seeds have arrived here and who has yet to send. See you elsewhere! Mary Ellen/Mellen

  • dancingmoons
    17 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    EARTHLY/MaryAnne...Here are a couple of name sigs for you...i have a few friends that make them....I have a couple more for you also, hard to know what you like, but i will email them to you if you like :)
    Blue Skies!!
    TRISH

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  • Debra Andruska
    17 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    OOOOhhh the little mouse siggie is adorable!

  • nitelite
    17 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    ohhhhhhhhh, i want some siggies!

  • dancingmoons
    17 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Nite Lite!!
    go here and sign up free) then search for sigs you like and request with your name :)

    http://geniegourmet.net/startpagenew.htm http://specialsigtags.4t.com/ http://public.fotki.com/SigJunction/ http://people.delphiforums.com/djg59/justdesignsweb.html Trish