Two for One Round Robin Swap

14 years ago

OK, so I have waaayy too many seeds for my own good. I would like to offer up a way for you to get a new variety to try and enjoy. For every packet of seeds you send you will get two packets in return. So who wants to play? If you do, please email and post here so I can try to keep track. You will need to send your seeds with the variety and your GW name on them to me, along with enough return postage to get the new variety back. I will accept participants through July 15th and will then mail them back to you by July 20th. Come on, you know you want to...LOL Feel free to ask me any questions. Thanks, Ann

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waynepa
14 years ago
I'd like to join this swap.

Sending you an email.

wayne
ramazz
14 years ago
Hey, Ann, are you still aiming for us to get the seeds to you by July 15? If so, I need to get moving, LOL. I have been trying to collect some fresh seeds to send along with my 2008 ones, and that is going slowly. Will do my best to get the envelope packed this weekend.

Becky
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lindaruzicka
14 years ago
I'm digging throgh my seeds this weekend too!
stacy2564
14 years ago
I would like to join this one. I am ready for a change of seeds!! I will email you. Thanks, Stacy
stacy2564
14 years ago
Ann, just got a new computer and having problems with my outgoing email. If you didn't get me email please let me know.

Thank you,
Stacy
zztopsoil
14 years ago
I'd Like to Participate Also.
It's Been Awhile Since I Did a Seed Swap.
But...I Keep Harvesting Seeds...(lol).

ZZ.
amybabyboy3
14 years ago
I like to join to if its not too late. Thanks, Amy
cjcjmass
14 years ago
I would really like to join. I'm looking thru my seeds as we speak. Is there anything that you are looking for ? I have a question is there a list of seed that we can choice from?
CINDY
karendee
14 years ago
This sounds fun...
Can I join? I have a few packs of extras etc I would love to switch for something new...

Send me the info and I will send a Bubble Envie....
thanks
Karen

GW: karendee
karendee
14 years ago
My envie is going out today.

Don't worry about giving me exactly 2 for 1. I sent off any seeds I had double of or did not need.

thanks!
Karen
lindaruzicka
14 years ago
mine will be going out tomorrow,,,have them all sorted!
Ann
Original Author
14 years ago
Friends, I still want to go forward with this swap but please understand that I have broken my ankle in 3 places and am not allowed to walk or put any weight on it so things may take a littl longer. Hopefully everyone got my address to mail envelopes. If you don't have it, please send me an email I wll try to respond quickly. Thanks, Ann
ramazz
14 years ago
My envelope was mailed this afternoon. Ann, take it slow and easy, there is certainly no hurry. Who is going to plant their seeds in July? Not me, that's for sure. Hope you will be feeling better soon. I hope it wasn't a gardening accident.

Becky
amybabyboy3
14 years ago
Ann,
Hope you feel better soon so sorry to hear that your ankle is broken. Take care, Amy
lindaruzicka
14 years ago
Ann,
take your time, I'm not in any hurry..hope you feel better soon! HOw long is the cast going to on?
karendee
14 years ago
Hope you are feeling better soon!

I realized in my rush I forgot to put my GW name on my envies. Do you want me to send some labels for you to stick on them?

Again, FEEL BETTER SOON! I hope the bones heal quickly!!!!

Karen
Ann
Original Author
14 years ago
OK, I will accept participants through today (Wednesday July 15th). If you're interested please make sure that you post here and then email me and then put those seeds in the mail! The disabled one in misery (that would be me) will get you your new seeds as soon as possible. Any quesions, just ask me please. Thanks, Ann
amybabyboy3
14 years ago
Ann,
My seeds went out today. Take care and hope you are feeling better. Amy
lindaruzicka
14 years ago
Mine are out!
dan_the_mailman
14 years ago
Okay, I've got my seeds-n-weeds all set to go to work with me in the morning. There are definitely advantages to being a mailman!
stacy2564
14 years ago
Ann, so sorry you are hurt. Not in a big hurry here! My seeds went out yesterday.
Ann
Original Author
14 years ago
Alright, it's Thursday morning. We'll consider this swap closed to new folks so I can work on this as the seeds come in. Thanks to all wh joined and all the kind thoughts about this middle aged klutz! Cheers, Ann
cjcjmass
14 years ago
mine went out today..

Cindy
dan_the_mailman
14 years ago
Ann, I sent my package via priority mail, so it should get to you Saturday, or Monday at the latest. I can't wait to see your posting after you get it...hehehe!!!
lindaruzicka
14 years ago
Be afraid Ann...be very very afraid....."L"
cjcjmass
14 years ago
Ann I'm just checking too see how your are feeling today?
Ann
Original Author
14 years ago
So after today's mail, I have envies from the following: Becky (Ramazz), Laura (Lilangel1181), Amy (Amybabyboy3) and Karen (Karendee). I'll keep my druginduced eyes out for the others. Not happy, friends, can't move around, can't get much done and feeling overwhelmed! Have a great weekend, Ann
dan_the_mailman
14 years ago
Ann, I'm pretty familiar with that feeling of being overwhelmed, and it's not a good feeling to have. What I did to rid myself of it was to finish all the commitments I had and didn't take on any others for awhile. I even took a leave of absence from work and spent some serious "me" time just wandering the earth for awhile. I know you can't do much wandering with that bum ankle, but how about sinking yourself into a book and doing some mental wandering?
Doctor's recommendation? Dive into a good book, have a pot or two of your favorite flavored coffee or tea, and let the rest of the world float by on its merry way.
Do you need anything to help you pass the time by while you heal? If so, let us know.

Wishing you the best...
-Dan
Ann
Original Author
14 years ago
Looks like I have all but two more I need. Yes, Dan's little treasure trove arrived yesterday - cute, Dan, cute! The mint I loved, the rest was funny because I'd always wanted to not have to bend over to pull weeds and thanks to Dan - I could do that! I think I'm still waiting for zztopsoil and Appolossa909 (sp?). Be afraid, be very afraid of what would happy and I could actually get out and collect more seeds! Cheers to all, Ann
ishareflowers {Lisa}
14 years ago
Hi Ann,

I'm sorry to hear that you hurt yourself!

I'm sure you don't remember but you sent me some pink sensation monkshood seeds a while back for postage. I have just collected seeds from my dianthus spooky plants! I see that they are on your wants list, did you get them yet? If not, please send me your addy and I'll send you out what I have. I only got about 10 seeds off of two plants but it's a start. Let me know.

Lisa
Ann
Original Author
14 years ago
Now the only package I'm waiting for is from zztopsoil which should arrive shortly. Then I can start getting these seeds out of my house. Thanks for all your support!
dan_the_mailman
14 years ago
Hi Ann! Just dropped by to see how you were doing. How did your appointment go today? Hopefully it was good news!
Take care of yourself!
-Dan
cjcjmass
14 years ago
Hi Ann,

Just checking too see how things are going with you.
Please post and give us a update on your recovery.

Thanks
cindy
lindaruzicka
14 years ago
okay Ann..spill it!
karendee
14 years ago
Ann, I hope you are doing better!!

Karen
Ann
Original Author
14 years ago
OK, thye good news is that zztopsoil's seeds arrived today and now I get the pleasure of making up packets for each of you. At least that will keep my mind off of my bum ankle which could keep me out of commission for at least 6 - 8 weeks and then to physical therapy. Thanks for all your prayers and your kind words. Keep 'em coming, I am bored out of my mind! Thanks
Ann
dan_the_mailman
14 years ago
Methinks Ann is buried under all those seed packets, with no Saint Bernards coming to her rescue.
Hope all is well with you Ann! Cheers!
-Dan
Ann
Original Author
14 years ago
Definitely no St. Bernards coming to my rescue but do Miniature Schnauzers and Boykin Spaniels count??? I think I finished. To all who joined in, I did my best is a slightly drug-induced state to give everyone a good mix. I hope all if OK, if not please email me privately and I will try to help. Thanks for all the Get Well Cheer. I definitely need it!
dan_the_mailman
14 years ago
LOL, Ann, those drug-induced states can be so much fun to travel in! Enjoy them while you can, just don't mess up your ankle again, okay? It's much better to not be injured or sick when you're enjoying the drugs. It makes the ride go a whole lot smoother.

Or so I've heard.

And yes, the Miniature Schnauzers and Boykin Spaniels count. They just have to carry smaller barrels of alcohol, that's all.
waynepa
14 years ago
I received my seeds in the mail today. Thanks for a great assortment. Thanks for being a great hostess. I hope that ankle heals really fast.

waynepa
lindaruzicka
14 years ago
what a nice surprise in my mailbox today! I went through the seeds over my tea..a great selection and some I have never planted before. Great job Ann! Stay off that ankle!
Linda
amybabyboy3
14 years ago
Ann, Thank you for all the nice seeds. Hope you are doing alot better. I know that was a lot of work when your not feeling well. Take care of yourself and Thank you again! Amy
ramazz
14 years ago
Ann, I got mine, too! Thanks so much for working while you were in pain. It is a great selection, but in spite of zz's request, none of mine are not going to be planted until wintersowing time rolls around. I would fear for their survival if I planted them in this heat.

Becky
lilangel181
14 years ago
Thank you all for the amazing assortment, and especially Ann for all that work! I hope your ankle feels better!
~Laura
dan_the_mailman
14 years ago
Ann, I got my box today, and all I can say is WOW & THANK YOU!!! Veggies, flowers, vines, trees, hostas, herbs, shrubs, and I'm still looking through it all to figure out what I received. I'm going to do you a favor and not tell Thompson & Morgan about all these seeds, they'd accuse you of stealing a customer! I don't know if I'm going to need to order seeds for next year now, since you sent all of these!

WOW.
stacy2564
14 years ago
I got mine Ann!! You did a great job!!! Love them. Thanks very much.

Stacy
cjcjmass
14 years ago
Anne what a wonderful surprise in my mailbox today! You did a great job Ann! Get well soon!
cindy
karendee
14 years ago
Thank you for this swap! I got a nice selection of seeds!!!
Karen
zztopsoil
14 years ago
"Thanks Ann!"

I too Have Received a Wonderful Selection of Seed Packets in the Mail.
"Thank You So Very Much!"
and..."What a Turn Around in Getting the Seeds Back to Everyone"...Greatly Appreciated.
I've Already Planted Some of these Varieties.

ZZ.
appaloosa909
14 years ago
I received my seeds, thanks for such a great selection. Super quick turn around too!

Andrea

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