Congratulations to the proud parents Myrle. Is this your first grandchild? It's been quite a few years since I was a new grandma. My only grandchildren ( I have 2) are now 26 and 23 and both unmarried but they do have boy and girl friends. Our grand daughter Amanda is the oldest, is in school again and studing to be a chiropractor. Our grandson Kyle is a welder and works for my nephew's in their business. Time sure has flown for me as it seems just yesterday they were adorable babies Connie

Takadi, Worm castings are best sold locally because of the expense of shipping. You can find castings cheap all over the place. My castings are not cheap. I didn't start the thread to sell castings. I started it because I saw findings contrary to the discussions here. I started this particuliar thread, and have been subject to nothing but crass and sarcastic comments. In fact, instead of actual debates, most of the cheap shots are done sniper sytle. How many direct questions have been answered? Not many. How many of you actually deal with what you are talking about? If you consider me contrarian because I am challenging some of the comments made, some referencing things as silly as Wiki's....you bet I am contrarian. Let me ask you a few valid questions: If you read a published article, then try things for yourself that consistently show results contrary to the published article, which do you believe? When you read two published articles with conflicting results...how do you handle this? If everything having to do with worms has already been identified, and the forums are just rehashing old news, I guess the forums are pointless. It is obvious that many of the readers of the forums do not feel comfortable commenting. Sadly, this is the environment that has been created. It is definitely not a healthy environment. Want PROOF...look at the number of views vs. the number of actual comments. If you want to have a rational back and forth discussion, let's talk. You don't have to agree...no sweat, that makes for lively debate. Just don't hide behind the internet with cheap shots, and don't freak because someone doesn't automatically agree with some of the postings.

Hey there ya'all- I wanted to give one last shout out for anyone still thinking about joining in on the fun- There is till the close of the day Saturday to sign up for this exchange- don't be shy and let this pass you by- Just post below before Sunday! If you have 1 type of seed that qualifies- just send in 5 packets of that seed and receive 5 different packets back! If you have more than 1 type- well you can send them all if you wish.... It is easy and fun! For those of you who have signed up- I will close this "New" invatational post- and start another "UPDATE" post with the same 3rd annual named variety/rare/unusual seed exchange subject line for us to use for the follow up posts on Sunday morning. I received envelopes from Romando/Amanda and JSelwa today! And I would like to add- this IS going to be a good swap for us all! I can tell already!! So many folks are digging deep to find their rare or unsusal or special named variety seeds- It can't help but be good for all of us!! Mildred- I do believe the smallest envelope received so far was about 20 packets- and the largest- over100! There really is no minimum- so no worries there! Have a good weekend! Julie

Hi there- No worries Joan, I have sent it again ;*)- I am sending through your GW page- I do hope that is the right address?!? Have you checked your spam filter? Will it allow you to receive mail through GW? If you do not receive it this time I suggest you send an email to me through my GW page and I will reply back to you. Your email should accept a reply back from itself.... Sorry this info is not getting to you! I have received another envelope from Shadyside today! I have been a bit busy with seeds this morning... Probably will be an all day thing... I guess the chores will have to wait a bit (longer)!! We have a little something for everyone already- you guys are doing a great job with finding treasures for each other! Later- Julie