Go Carol! Show us how it's done!!! Simply amazing how nice it is everytime! Your garden was totally gorgeous and the swap was a hit. It was so great to see and meet so many really nice people!
BTW, you have an open invitation to my house ANYTIME! That was such a lovely surprise! PJ

I did not even get to meet everyone as there were so many people there. To those of you I did meet, it was great, and to those of you I missed, I hope I get to meet you next time. It was such a good time, and such perfect weather. And what a great visit with Jolana, Carol and Kathy. We talked and talked - that is why we needed the iced tea. LOL

And a Wonderful time was had by all!!!
Carol Thank You for opening up you home and your beautiful gardens..
Allison.. You Rock Sister.. You brought so many amazing gifts and worked your little Bahootie off helping Melvalena( who is Totoally Awsome) get all that great food set up!!!
Jolana.. all I can say is WOW and Thank You so much for all your wonderful gifts and for coming so far... What a Blessing...And bringing Kathy!!
It was just great to meet everyone DJM.. and Gary..What a wonderful and funny man a Total pleasure..
Angie~ Audra Looking forward to seeing you again...
Ms. Carrie what can I say...LOL
Terry!! I could go on and on!!!
It was a great time, if you didn't make it you should start planning for the Fall Swap.. I can see it growing!!!
Kylie~Chena

Thanks to you, girl. Sure was fun!

I had a great time. Still didn't meet everyone! Next time we need to do a roll call...net & real names.
What in the world did you did you gals talk about till 10:30?
Malvalena & Allison were helping everyone...everywhere. What a couple neat gals. It was great to meet Jolana & Native Texan. Carrie is always a joy and her friend is so sweet(can't remember her name...senior moment again). Audra & Angie are so friendly, hope to see them again. Little Kathy iand PJ are funny & down to earth. I enjoyed visiting with Carole's Danny too. I visited with other nice people, but don't know who they were, I think one was Sue Vu, what a sweetie! Never got to chat with Dr. Jerry.
I planned on planting all my new plants today, but I just laid around all day, because I was up all night with an allergic reaction to something. My feet turned tomato red & all shiny and swelled up big time, my legs, hands and face too. My eyes were almost swelled shut. It happened in like an hour after I got home. After the 4th bendryl and soaking in cool baking soda bath it started getting better. I'm still puffy and now I have the itchies and ache. It's so weird. I've been soaking in a cool oatmeal bath product thats supposd to help the itching.
I keep developing more things I'm allergic to. Have NO idea what set this episode off!

OH NO! Bev, tell us it is not plants.

Bev, I think I need to go get all your plants and plant them in my yard just in case one is making you sick.

We sure don't want to take any chances. LOL

Thanks Melvelena for helping. I have heard two people say what a good help you, Angie and Alison were. I'm sorry I missed it but in case you didn't notice, I was running around like a chicken with her head cut off. LOL

Who was the pretty lady with the long hair that took pictures? I know I should know because we talked a few times but I totally forgot.

You're welcome. I just looked around and helped where it looked like I was needed. You were busy doing other things that needed doing!

I had a good time while I was there. Was sure pooped by the time I finally got home. Anyone else want to just pull over on the side of the road and just take a nap? :)

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I've reached the age where happy hour is a nap.

Wow! how much fun was that? It was so nice to meet everyone and get some great plants! Talk about sensory overload! I didn't even know what to run for first! I did get some great plants though and they are happily in the ground.

I was so happy to meet/see you all and would especially like to thank melvalena, pj, carol, stacy, kay, jerry & margaret, bev, carrie, kiley, kathy, angie and audra, and of course jolana, for being so nice! I can hardly wait for the fall!

Carol - Audra was the one taking some great pictures at the swap.....

see you soon!!!!

sunburned, tired and happy I have 16 tomatoes ripening....
~ tx tomato

Thanks Carol Ann for the great swap.
After being LOST & then you helping us get there we had a great time.
Little Brianna had a great time walking around choosing just the right things for her & her big sis that was left at home sick.
She even found 2 little toy crocodiles to take home to her little brother & Donna's grandson. I was proud of how
she kept them in mind while choosing items.
It was so good to meet everyone & get such great plants to boot.
Now I've been told to NOT say THANK YOU cause it could cause my new plants to die.
Well my plants are Blessed and also very Gracious & so we shall cohabitate in Thankfulness & Love.
By saying that I will Thank everyone that so pleasantly shared their abundance of some of God's beautiful creations.

Debbie

Melvalena... Many Many Thanks go out for shareing so many of your plant picks with my sister she hasn't ever been to a plant swap but had a blast and when we emptied the truck ..most of it was hers...LOL.. I hope to get the chance to see ya again ..
Kylie

Chena/Kylie!!!
I was searching the forum for you yesterday, and thought you might be you!!! I love that picture on your profile page! Is that your place?

I thought I was picking plants for you! :)
I loved spending time with you and your sis.

Melvalena

For my first swap to attend - this sure exceeded my exspectations ! Thanks to everyone for being so friendly and making Audra and I feel so welcome. She called just last night to discuss what we will be bringing to the next swap - we are both excited to join in next time! It was a wonderful time meeting everyone face to face and what a great group! Thanks agian for your hospitality.

** Audra did take a bunch of pictures - I believe she will be sending them (email) to Carol to post

Thanks, Angie

Angie

Kylie....I missed when you became Chena.Is Chena a nickname, last name or something else. I love the Patriotic plaque/decoration you made. Do you sell them at your farmers market too? What farmers market do you go to?
I sure am nosy!

Kylie? Is that really you?

I have missed you!

I am distraught that I missed the swap. I think y'all should move closer to the coast.

Sounds like a wonderful time was had by all.
I am jealous. Happy for y'all tho.

Janie

Hey Melvalena!!! (suck-up..LOL)
You did get plants for me also (thank you).. But I think you got some grass and ferns for her ..and she just can't quit talking about it...LOL
Yep!! that pic is our house from last summer and one of my dogs Ms Libby......
Chena

Hey Janie!!
Missin you as well.. I would have LOVED for you to be there...It was a great time...Hope ya'll are doing great down there...

Thank you Carol Ann! And thank you Carrie for introducing me to everyone! I apologize to all those who got my stuff that was thrown in bags at the last minute, due to my travel for work (if they don't make it PLEASE let me know and I'll bring you more - day lilies, pink 4 O'clocks, mums, soapwort, etc.)! I certainly feel like I got the better end of that deal because I had so many fun things to plant after I got home. I got everything planted but this one plant that was in the groundcover section. Is it some type of Ivy (heart shaped leaves, green, light green, yellow with a touch of red and red stems, somewhat upright)? I just love it and want to make sure it goes in the right spot so I'm sure someone here knows! Thank you all for sharing!

Bonnie

Janie, you have plenty of time to plan for the fall swap. It would've been great if you could've come.

Bonnie, you are such a nice person. I really enjoyed meeting you and I'm so glad you could come. Maybe next time we go to Carrie's house you can come over and chat with all of us.

Poor Bev! EEEKKK! I hope you're feeling better now!
I swear you'd need 3-4days to meet all the people at the swap! PJ

Bev, I hope you are better, I was so happy to finally meet you and your aprons were too too cute
I think it was that cute lil girl you won that you are allergic to, LOL

PJ, you would need more than one day to meet and visit with all of the wonderful people that were there

The people that I did meet I really enjoyed talking to

Bonnie, I want to know what the plant is, lol

Melvalena, you are a hoot and I am looking forward to talking to you again. I think you should sell those ramps, I still want a pic of them so I can make some for my older dog

Allison, what a good sport you are and really organized, lol

Debbie and Angie, next time we will get to vsit more

Kylie, as soon as I find my camera I will show everyone my beautiful garden angel, lol
Beautiful is actually an understatement

Carrie, you and Carol and PJ are perfect hostess'

BTW y'all Carrie and I are going to a plant sale this weekend, lol
Carrie is a plantaholic and I am an enabler, LOL

I forgot to thank Melvalena for the cool prize she donated to the plant swap. It was the perfect thing for seed snatching. It was a pretty bag with pouches and inside it had garden tools, markers and bags to put seeds in.
It probably had more things inside but the winner snatched it up so fast my hand almost went with it. LOL
She saw how much I liked it and it must've scared her. LOL

Jolana and Carrie, have fun on your shopping trip.

That's what that was? and Melvalena made it? How cool was that, I should have looked at all of those prizes, lol

Thank you Carol, it's at Carrie's homecoming we were telling you about

It was a Plant Road Side Rescue Kit to keep in the car at all times. You never know when you're gonna need to 'rescue' a plant.

I didn't "make" it. :)
I put it together. I've been wanting one for myself and just never got around to putting one together. So I made myself put one together for the swap, and since I was doing it.... I put one together for me too! Everything came from BigLots or I already had on hand.

Digging tools
Water
Paper towels
Plastic bags
Seed envelops
Pen
Pad of paper
Snipers
plastic cups

Everything but the big ole shovel. (it won't fit in the bag)

What a Woman, lol, I have those things in my truck, well just plain ole envelopes tho

I should put them together for my car
Thanks Melvalena

Check out Big Lots, they had the cutest bags to put it all in.

I didn't put any gloves in it. I always carry several pairs in my truck and I think everyone else does too.

Just as I fell asleep last night I remembered the name of that pretty plant Carolann had but no one could think of what its called.
It didn't cross my mind again until now...just as I'm heading off to bed.

Here is a link that might be useful: Mona Lavender

Melvalena, you're so smart to think of this cool plant road rescue kit.
You do know that we'll all be fighting over it if you bring one to the next swap, now that we all know what it is. LOL

And thanks for helping identify that plant.
I'll have to tell everyone in the garden club the name of that plant. We've racked our brains over this one.

Well thank goodness. That noise you hear is everyone rushing to the nursery to buy that plant. I had several ask what it was and I know I saw people asking others if they knew what it was.

It was so nice to meet you Malvalena. You are just as funny as I expected.

My Mona Lavender roots very easily in water. (hint hint)

Take clippings late fall so you have plenty for next season.

Even though I brought mine in the house this winter, I lost it. I'd had that plant about 3 years.

Which reminds me, I need to pot up that little baby and get her outside.

Hi everyone, I finally got a chance to sit at the computer. Just wanted to Thank CarolAnn for being a wonderful hostess and letting us visit your beautiful garden. It was really nice seeing and meeting everyone. And Thank You all for sharing your wonderful plants. My sister and I had a great time. I finally finish putting the last plant in the ground yesterday just in time for this rain. :-)
Hope to see everyone again soon.

Thanks Again

I have a shovel. My kit is sadly lacking. PJ

Melvalena, I get the hint. lol
Maybe I'll try and root some for the fall swap. Terry and I talked about also trying to root some Pink Lemonade Honeysuckle for the next swap.

Kay, it was a pleasure.

PJ, my kit is sadly lacking too. Boy are we pathetic. LOL

Wow! I forgot to come over here and check this link....lol. Now I have so much catching up to do.

I did take pictures....sent them to Carol. I keep trying to post them, but the web site keeps telling me I have exceeded my bandwith...guess I will have to make them smaller...lol. My next day off work is Saturday and I will work on them than.

I had such a great time at the swap and meeting you all was wonderful. I'm all geared up for the fall swap and have already started thinking about what I am going to bring...

Hope you all have a great day....

Audra

Whoo hoo more pics! Thank you! (I think I need a camera added to my kit too!) PJ