Whew! What a day...calls, calls, and even more calls as I got cut off or had to call back. I got all of the 5 listed below called today and sent extensive emails to everyone but susanc. The supervisor was to call me back and didn't. I was surprised by that one, as she sounded both sincere and professional. lilygrace canterbury ct 860-546-7100...Yes, that is the number per lily grace and thanks medontdo. Call Postmaster Tom back Tues proudgm in MO 573-431-4906. ??? clerk all over the place with his answers. He finally said if it was more than 1/4" and less than 3/4" it would be a Large Envy. YAY! One question out of several answered right. I've asked proud to mail me a BE but only if it is overcharged $1.13. (for susanc) 1415 Webster St Alameda, CA 94501-3824 Phone: (510) 748-4156 Supervisor (Ronnie) to call me back after she put her hands on the bulletin that outlined padded bags (that's what they call BE) charges. Either she couldn't find it, or she did and chose to not call me back until she spoke with the postmaster or something. I'll call her Tues! remy 244 Highland Pkwy Buffalo,NY (716) 874-7023 I talked to one clerk (Rob) and he instantly knew the correct answer for the charges on 2 different sized bubble envelopes. I am to call the postmaster (Bob) back Tues after he has talked to all of the clerks and surveyed what they say they would charge for the BE. lisa_h follow up with the postmaster (Scott I believe) to see what his 3 employees had admitted charging. 301 W Britton Rd Oklahoma City, OK Should all be on board now. Last Fri I informed the postmaster (Scott) I had a BE in my possession that had been overcharged from his facility. He determined the employee by the number I provided him on the postal stamp. He has discussed Bubble Envelopes with all of his employees and all 'should' be all right. We shall see! I have added agirlsgirl to the list for Tues as well. 601 E 8TH AVE, HOMESTEAD POST OFFICE, 15120-0001, This is the office I had the problem with that clerk,the one closest to me was the one I had the original complaint with. Since that time, any time we have been in the office that's closest we haven't had a problem,haven't been there for much so we will see when I am forced by mother nature to use the PO,it was the main office at the above address that the clerk,not the supervisor,insisted it was to be charged as a parcel. and another email B3406 Main St Homestead, PA 15120 Map * (412) 461-3325 This is the only number I could find,it is not the main office, but it is the branch closest to me I'm kinda confused on all that. Maybe I will understand better tomorrow. I will give a wrap up tomorrow night I hope. Anyone else? If so, please post the street addy, city, state and tel number. I've thought of giving this show a real name...something like blah, blah, blah Research Group....or Survey...so it can sound all official. I'm open to all suggestions for that. They might sit up a bit higher and take more notice (and care) if they think they are part of a study by someone who is watching them

Shut down the building, huh? To which I would respond, "Just because I'm paranoid doesn't mean they're NOT out to get me!" Yes, I got some radish seeds last year--from a "professional" ebayer--in a regular envelope. over half of them were broken--not completely crushed, but does it really matter what level of crushing it is if they won't germinate? Needless to say, I let the seller know: BUBBLES ARE THE ONLY WAY TO GO!

If you want clear envelopes to put finished product in stampin up sells them they have plastic strip that removes for sealing the package they are about as big as a large card. I don't know if you have any stampin up people in your area. if you are making smaller cards try a candy making section- walmart or another store they use them to put suckers in. they don't seal but you could use clear scotch tape and I know they are cheaper than stampin up

My personal experience with NAS is good. However, what I've learned over the last 30 years of native seed is don't give up, especially with perennials which can take several years to germinate. Texas wildflowers come up in late fall, overwinter as ground-hugging rosettes, and don't put out top growth until it begins to warm in the spring. Some species require winter cold before germinating in spring. I have had better germination with rain than with irrigation. Flowering and seed-set are done by the end of June for most. It is possible to plant in early spring and still get flowers. Grass is better for drainage areas than wildflowers. Most grass seed is planted in early spring. For the area in the foreground you might prefer a short species such as buffalo grass. Indian grass is mid-height until it sends up showy seed heads. Two of my favorites: Lindheimer muhly is a medium size evergreen grass, and bushy bluestem definitely prefers drainage areas. Evergreen grasses should never be cut back, but most native grasses don't do well when mowed. Dead foliage can be cut away in spring as new growth begins to show, but it's not necessary. Sedge is a grass-like plant. It's seed heads look like burrs but they are and remain soft. Frogfruit is a low, spreading plant with tiny blooms that loves full sun and poor soil. The more diversity in native planting the better.