Shirley, I will keep you and your family in my prayers! My heart goes out to you! Melinda

Oh Shirley... so sorry to read about your brother. Your family will certainly be in my prayers, especially tomorrow being All Soul's Day.
Take care,
Paul

God go with you Shirley, hold your hand; and comfort and give peace to you and yours. Amen

Miriam

Shirley,

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Dianne

Dear Shirley, I am so sorry for your loss.
Debbie spoke for me, you have my sincere sympathy & my heartfelt prayers for you & your family.
marea

Shirley, I wish there were words to express the sorrow I feel for you and your family. Please know that our love and prayers are with you.

Debbie

Oh, Shirley,
I am so sorry about your brother. I send my love and prayers to you and your family. How awful.

Old Dianne
(dian57)

Gloria emailed me and wants in on the fun. Woo hoo!

Thanksgiving Swap participants:

Paul, Debbie, Marea, Anita, Miriam, Melinda, Shirley, Carol, Dianne (new), and Gloria.

Last call....

Time to go vote. Thanks,
Paul

Okay... time to pick partners for the Thanksgiving swap. Please post here who you'd like to send to. First come first served :).

Paul, Debbie, Marea, Anita, Miriam, Melinda, Shirley, Carol, Dianne (new), and Gloria.

Thanks,
Paul

Hi Everyone,

Shirley, would you like to be my partner? This is my first swap so you may have to show me the ropes. :)

New Dianne

New Dianne,
You get to select only the person you're sending to... so you're sending to Shirley. She will not send to you unless she comes over and selects you... lol. I hope she's doing okay.

I will send to Carol.

So we have:
Paul sending to Carol
Debbie
Marea
Anita
Miriam
Melinda
Shirley
Carol
Dianne (new) sending to Shirley
Gloria

Thanks,
Paul

I'll take Marea:
So we have:
Paul sending to Carol
Debbie
Marea
Anita
Miriam sending to Marea
Melinda
Shirley
Carol
Dianne (new) sending to Shirley
Gloria

Thanks,
Paul

Oh Shirley I was very sad to read of your news, such a shame, may time & only time heal your heart.

I will take Debbie
So we have:
Paul sending to Carol
Debbie
Marea
Anita sending to Debbie
Miriam sending to Marea
Melinda
Shirley
Carol
Dianne (new) sending to Shirley
Gloria

will try to stop back soon..Anita

Sorry Paul. I am learning! LOL..

Thanks,

Dianne

Shirley, I'm praying for you & your family several times a day.

I pick our newbie Dianne, so now the swap list is:
Paul sending to Carol
Debbie
Marea send to newDianne
Anita sending to Debbie
Miriam sending to Marea
Melinda
Shirley
Carol
Dianne (new) sending to Shirley
Gloria

Hope everyone else is doing well & staying healthy!
My purse was stolen on Wednesday, but the good news is it was NOT a snatching & I didn't have any money in it ;)
OK, back to doing the ChaCha ~m'

Marea,

I am so sorry to hear about your purse getting stolen. Do you have any idea who might have taken it? I am glad to hear there was no money in it but I am sure your DL and credit cards were.

Do you dance? You said that you were getting back to the Cha Cha.

I am looking so forward to the swap. This will be a lot of fun!

Dianne

I will take Melinda.

Paul sending to Carol
Debbie
Marea send to newDianne
Anita sending to Debbie
Miriam sending to Marea
Melinda
Shirley sending to Melinda
Carol
Dianne (new) sending to Shirley
Gloria

Thank you each and everyone for the prayers and support during my loss. Only time will ease the pain but with God's help it will come. I don't know if you remember but some time back I shared with you about finding my Brother who was adopted when he was 3 months old. His Pastor read the most beautiful letter about Donnie finding us and the bond we all had for him. We only knew him for 7 years but I will treasure those years forever. His neighbor said we changed Donnie's life that we were all he wanted to talk about. That really meant alot to me.

Dawn-Thank you so much for the beautiful card and the kind words. I sure hope you are doing well, please post pictures of our little punkin. I bet he has really grown.

Shirley

I will send to Miriam! I think we were talking about a swap and then I don't think it is finished. I have so many days of 12 to 13 hrs. at work and then my grandson lives with me, so many things get forgotten until days later, or when something else reminds me! I hope you aren't mad!! I am just trying to remember what all I was trying to catch up on most of the time! LOL! I think it is called early senility!! Or maybe not so early? LOL! Melinda

I am excited, I'm not last picked, thankyou for picing me Paul. So I pick Paul to thank him. Sharon, thankyou for my wonderful seeds, gotta start getting my box ready.So we have:
Paul sending to Carol
Debbie
Marea
Anita
Miriam sending to Marea
Melinda
Shirley
Carol sending to Paul
Dianne (new) sending to Shirley
Gloria
Shirley thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. big hugs to all
carol

I'll send Anita a Thanksgiving box.

I've been babysitting little Gunner a couple of times a week and loving every minute of being a new "Grammy".

Shirley, I have had you on my mind a lot recently. Big hug going out to you.

Debbie

Thanksgiving Swap is all set. Please mail so that everyone has their swap by Thanksgiving.

Paul sending to Carol and Gloria
Debbie sending to Anita
Marea sending to newDianne
Anita sending to Debbie
Miriam sending to Marea
Melinda sending Miriam
Shirley sending to Melinda
Carol sending to Paul
Dianne (new) sending to Shirley
Gloria sending to Paul

If you can, please include the following:
1. something to eat
2. something to drink
3. something to write with/on
4. something to read
5. something to plant

Thanks and have fun!
Paul

Thanks to each and everyone of you for the thoughts and prayers. This is what friendship is all about and I love you more than words could ever say.

Dawn, Canna & Sharon-I received your beautiful cards and thank you from the bottom of my heart. It gives you a warm and contented feeling to know someone cares.

Melinda-I hope to mail your package this week, will let you know when it is mailed.

Shirley

Just know you ARE loved, Shirley!
Was just miserable weather for Veteran's Day in this part of the woods, didn't go to a parade as usual.
But did send support & prayers to our troops, thinking about Jo & Canna's families especially.

Dianne, I work for ChaCha. Been meaning to email you about it, but busy around here...
my little purse was stolen from where I dropped it off my lap onto the Bank parking lot,
getting out of the car, while I was inside the Bank. Only have the new driver's license to go in replacing everything.
I will mail your Thanksgiving swap box on Saturday 11/15 w/del.confirmation, hoping you get Monday delivery.
marea

Hey guy's I have great news, but I cant tell yet????? Thank you so much Rea & Sassy, I am so happy right now, I could spit!!!!

Hey watch your back C&(%(!~

Man, I am happy;)Sorry if I pi$$ed anyone off;)

OK, I can now say it, Welcome back Susie(Skholer) you are again a member in good standing;)Anita

ANITA....... YOU SAID WHAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YIPPPPPPPPPPPPPI

I'm doing a happy dance.

Shirly, I know I posted on the other cb thread I was so sorry about your brother. My thoughts are with you, and Deb too.

LIFE IS SOOOOOO GOOD,
Annie

LOL! Anita you are a mess! You know I'm thrilled to have Susie in this group or any group I'm a part of! What goes around comes around huh?

I have some Mexican Sage that is blooming beautifully and one iris with a huge bud on it. I hope it will open before it gets cold next week. Anyone else have anything still in bloom?

Have a great day everyone:)
Sassy

Hello Annie and Sassy. Good to see y'all posting. Welcome back Susie :).

Sassy, one of my amaryllis is just about to bloom and some Christmas cactus are just starting as well. I still have a plumeria blooming and my brugmansias are about to explode. Some canna too. Nights are getting cold though... may have to set up my greenhouse soon.

I hope to get the Thanksgiving swap boxes out this weekend.

Thanks,
Paul

Well I just had this all wrote up as where I was telling you all Thank you for wanting me back in the group But At this time I just cannot afford to do Much
trading this winter & if the offer was still open in the spring & all was back to normal then I would except .

BUT Now I just recieved this email from ANITA Saying
NO was not an opption & that I had to come back or ELSE.

I Had Know Idea that Anita was trying so hard to get me back into this group Untill today when she threatened me.
So Now Antia Please Take a deep breath Relax my friend :) I can only Promise to pop in for a vist Now & again :)

It has been a very long time since I had visited here & I see many new names .

Paul thank you for the nice welcome .

Marea A Huge thank you to you Mostly for a great Box I had received from you in Annies IRIS Swap & I hope I can one return the Good deed :)

NO I'm Not In The poor house yet :) I just have to tighten down a little :) I will proble do mostly spring trades if that is ok .

oh Maybe I might do a xmas box if there will be one :))
thank you all again for the welcome .

susie

Welcome to the group, Susie. I didn't know that we had a vote. Was I left out for some reason?
Mary Ellen

Paul please send me your address, my computer died and I had to buy a new one, but lost all my addresses. Mellen I didn't hear about a vote either. hugs carol

Sassy, what did you mean when you said-"What goes around comes around huh?"

Anita, who is (%(!~ ?
Thanks,
Mellen

Mellen, I meant exactly what I said......

Sassy

Good Morning Everyone.
What a wet cold soggy day here in NY.
Nothing here is still blooming we have had way to cold of weather, all done till next year:(
Spent yesterday X-mas shopping, anyone else getting ready for X-mas yet?
Susie, Glad you decided to join even if you don't do any swap's, you are still wanted in this group by many of us;)
Annie, Sorry I was not home & missed you.
Sassy, Sorry I missed you too, played cards with the neighbors till late last night & went to bed when I got home.
(%(!~? =anyone that wants to stir up the past, the past is the past & needs to be kept at that!
Better go get breakfast going I think I will soon have a house full of soggy hunters. Have a great day all:Anita

Why is one of our members being threatened with "watch your back?"
Mary Ellen

you have an E-mail

Anita, Yes, I read it. Are you threatening me now?
Mary Ellen

Hmmm.... I don't understand what's happening here.

Gloria, your delivery confirmation is:
0103 8555 7495 8809 9318

Carol, your delivery confirmations are:
0103 8555 7495 7761 3556
0103 8555 7495 6712 7797
The long box, I suggest you split it lengthwise to remove the plant.

Enjoy!
Paul

Paul, I need your mailing address, mamma bear are you out there ? I want one of your special hugs. Dawn where are you? Mellen I love you. Paul which one of us needs to split their box ?Is my jack on it's way ?Got your box almost ready but don't have your address. I am off tuesday and hope to mail then. I have a new e-mail veeja@bmi.net
still have dial up but comcast is 55.00 per month out here and can't justify that for a lil speed. happy gardening
carol

Paul, you are an amazing person and so right!

BTW, "watch your back" seems like a very sound advise, with all the bending down to plant, weed, move our pots around, etc. that we all do... LOL.

You are a special one:)

Sassy

Oh, btw, I won't vote on something thats already been decided.

Well hello all,
Just got the email,and had to come over and see whats going on.Think we all need a group HUG!
And you know I think thats the first time I've seen the whole list of the rules.hehe

OH Shirley,I'm so sorry for your loss.I'll be prayering for you and your family.

Carol,wow what a spill you had.Hope your all healed and the bump is gone.

The thanksgiving swap sounds like fun:)Sorry to say I won't be doing much for swaps for a bit.Half the family is out of work.Nothing is hiring around here,sigh.So funds are tight to say the least.

Grats to all that wow daylily seeds.What fun:)

Jumping up and down Waving to Mamabear:)

Gardening is all done here for the year:(
Thou I had a rose blooming up till this last week.Bless
it's little heart.Winter not really ready for it.Hmmm I know I got some daylily seeds in the last swap..hehe.
That should help some.

Welcome to the new members:)Hope you find smiles and alittle heart warming fun here with us.

Just wanted to let you know that I'm still around:)
Man spring seems long ways off...hehe.

Hugs all,Jean/Dirtpig

Paul, I'm as confused as you are. It was decided to let Susie back then change their mind and want to vote on it? How disheartening for Susie, Lift her spirits up then shut her down, very sad in my book. No I won't be voting again.

Annie

Hi to everyone! I know I have been MIA for awhile. SORRY!Sometimes life just gets in the way! Mine has been crazy with work, family issues and of course getting all the fall yardwork done before the snow flies. It already has by the way :( Last week was cold and snowy/icy and we already missed a day of school for weather so this could be a long winter!

Welcome to the 2(?) new mwmbers!

Shirley, so sorry about the loss of your brother. How tragic! You and your family have been in my thoughts since someone emailed me.

I see I have missed a couple of great trades! Hope I can jump back in soon with the trades.

I do enjoy checking in and seeing what everyone is up to from time to time.

My SIL just lost a long, painful battle with cancer on Saturday. We will miss her!

MaryS

Dear beloved friends - please say a prayer for our group.

God Bless our group and may it remain as it has always been -a shinning example of kindness and generosity. Amen

Miriam

Shirley, I'm very sorry for your loss. My heart and prayers are with your family and his wife.

Carol, ouch! That had to hurt. Hopefully the bump will be gone soon.

Hello to everyone else and happy Fall. I just drop in occasionally to see what's going on with everyone. If you need to remove me so you'll have another spot, you won't hurt my feelings. I can still drop in and see what ya'll are doing.

Hugs to all!

Nancy

Mary sorry for your loss. Nancy I can see no reason for you to leave us. our leader has asked us to vote, so I will vote. Miriam I join you in prayers for our group. I heard from Mamma G so I feel better now. Paul worked on your box today, I am making you fudge for something to eat.Marea is a strong good leader and I am thankfull for her as well as my tdl friends love ya
carol

Thank you for the beautiful, needed prayer, dear Miriam!

Nancy, I keep waiting for day that your health allows you to garden and trade with us again!!
Been meaning to email you to find out if Circus World Iris finally bloomed for you this year?
That was the Iris I bought & sent 1/2 to you in December for the Christmas Swap 2 or 3 years ago.
It's bloomed every year for me & I love it! Hope the same is true for you.

Alrighty then, I will assume your "I'm not voting again" answers are "yes" on the matter up for private discussion.

I AM going to the AHS National Convention in Ohio in 2012 & hope you will meet me there!!
We could book a hotel suite & have a blast!
Our beloved Cindy is gonna give tours & I'm saving up to go!

Also still want to meet up for the great weekend vacation Gloria suggested!
Here's hoping money gets more plentiful for all of us by next Spring!

Marea

Hello everyone.
Sorry I haven't posted in a while.
I had some medical problems. My doctor found a mass on my ovaries. We went through a few dark and scary days to get to the results of a biopsy, but it turned out to be Non-Malignant. (Yeah!!!)
I will have to have surgery at some point to have it removed but I'm going to live. :-)

I'm so sorry to hear of your family's tragic loss Shirley. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Though everything looks pretty tired, I still have quite a few blooms as we haven't had a first frost yet. Could be any day now. I've been busy putting my tropical plants into my grow-shed for their winter nap. I'm ready for the break but just wish it wasn't going to be such a long one.

Will try to check in more often.
Hope you are all having a great fall.

Joy