Beautiful weather here as well! I'm at work though, no playing in the yard for me. My yard is still in recovery from the hurricane - 3 hundred foot trees came tumbling down and smashed many of my gardens. but all is good- they missed the house! And there is always Spring! My next day off work--Christmas Day. Oh, the joy of retail!

Susan, your tracking number is;

9505 5146 9043 6321 0725 18

"Birds of a feather flock together" is in flight to Shirley...........

Happy Wednesday!!

Annie

Nikki, Could I get your address? I know that you moved and I think the one I have is from 2015. Thank you, Amy

I will keep my eye out for those birds Annie!

Laura-I sent you the OBF address list and need you to send me your address again.

Sure glad all those trees missed your house and you can always build the gardens back again.

Susan-That St. Patrick daffodil is gorgeous. I had about 45 minutes of daylight when I came home so I rushed outside and planted some new peonies I ordered. I don't like the time going back an hour at all.

Shirley

I stopped by to say hello and see how everyone is doing. Shirley, I thought of you with the terrible fires. We are getting smoke carried all the way here. It was very noticeable yesterday, but a bit better today. Amy, I'm sorry it's over your way, too. Yes, they are saying young, old, anyone with health problems to stay indoors and I imagine the children are kept indoors at school. It's terrible when beautiful areas turn into ash. My daughter and her family in California deal with this sort of thing a lot more, but I don't think even once is acceptable, especially if someone has set these fires.

Shirley, I have bulbs to plant, but with no rain for over 30 days I didn't think I could dig a hole in the ground. I guess I'll have to set up a sprinkler and then try to dig. The bulbs should be planted really soon although it has been so hot that my azaleas are blooming, even those that are not supposed to rebloom. Crazy weather year.

Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!

Jeanne

Good Morning/Afternoon OBFERS,

"birds of a feather flock together" arrived...from Nicole!!

Absoloutley wonderful!!!!

*a lovely "bird" card with a very nice note

*stamps with "birds" on them

*lots of return labels with all my addie info....and of course the labels have birds on them....love these

*a 6 pack of kitchen towels....yes, three of them have big birds on them.....nice and colorful too., red, blue, yellow, white, green...very nice

*a beautiful birdhouse.....a wreath on the front door, pumpkins greet you and a white picket fence, poinsettias and pinecones......very happy and festive....

Thanks so much Nicole.....love everything!!

Happy Thursday!

Annie

Could someone please pm me Nikki's most recent address if you have it? Thank you, Amy

Todays bingo words

hawk

vulture

bird cage

egret

Nicole, that was a great package!

It is still smoky here and it drives my eyes crazy. Hope you all have a great night! Take care, Amy

Jeanne-I have a bearded iris blooming and my azaleas are budding up. It is going to be in the 70's tomorrow but changing Saturday. Cold weather is supposed to hit, I really dread it. Even though we have had this drought I do have plenty of water so I can keep the plants watered. We have a pump in the pond and it is pumping all day every day. I also have two wells, one to the house and the other for outside plants. DH is retired so that is his job, keep the plants wet. LOL

Annie-Awesome box from Nicole.

The firefighters were at Wal-Mart today handing out fliers on the fires. Most of the ones in this area have been 60-70 percent contained. Will be glad to see an end to them all.

Night ladies!

Morning-another beautiful day.

Here is my Dahlia Imperialis giving me a show. Was told it wouldn't bloom in zone 7b/8a but this is year 3 of gorgeousness!

Susan and Laura, those blooms are beautiful!

Nikki, your package is going out today. Hope you enjoy it!

OBFERS, time to sign up for to be a host for the 2017 OBF swaps....you can do it!!!

http://forums.gardenweb.com/discussions/4288496/obf-our-bloomin-friends-2017-hostess-sign-up-list?n=4

nuthatch

sparrow

stork

tern

todays bingo words, sorry so late!

Hi Girls Been a crazy day. I hate time change.

On to the great surprise I got from Laura. Everything was packed so nice. I love that. An amazing red birdfold out card to start my package . Got a great suet cake and a holder for it. A wonderful hummingbird charm and pewter cardinal ornament,, lettuce seeds for next year. But best of all a trio of special jams. I also loved the package and will open it tomorrow. Hot tea and jam for breckfast tomorrow. Thank you for a special package on our first winter day.

penguin

quail

bluebird

starling

are tonights bingo words. Any one have Bingo??

another great package Laura!

Laura-Such a beautiful dahlia. Cold has reached us as well.

Susan-Wonderful package and I know the birds will love the suet.

Amy-Still need 3 words for BINGO.

Shirley

bittern

parrot

sandpiper

woodcock are today's bird words!

Love the squirrel!

Morning.

Just returned from a weekend show to a great package from Shirley. Thank you so much!

Included was a bird note card along with a cute poem about Packages of seeds.

A pumpkin/ owl Fall decor that will be used on my table on Thanksgving.

An awesome wooden suet holder.

A bird calendar by the National Autobaun Society-love it

A cool bird magazine to read when this crazy work schedule settles down-I'm thinking January....

and seeds. I love seeds. Two types of flowers I don't have(that part I remember but I'm again at work and don't have the names in front of me-- I know I was really happy---at 4am this morning!)

and lastly a tiny little gourd...

This was a great package - thanks

oh, and I think I still need 3 words....no threat of me Bingoing any time soon!!!!

hello Girls Love the packages. Getting a lot out of the way. No Christmas decorations yet. Amy your package tracking is 946120969998943769348. Sending out coupons to family members. For their trip in next month. NO BIngo yet.

Todays bingo words:

hen

ostrich egg

Any one have bingo yet???

Another great package! Good job Shirley!

Nicole

Shirley

Susan-received

Annie-received

Nikki

Laura-received

Amy

Todays words are spoonbill and pheasant! Any one have BINGO yet? There are not many words left. Hope you all have a great Tuesday!

I have been gone for a few days...just checked my B card....no BINGO for me!

Just checked Shirley's tracking and her package seems to be in limbo somewhere.....and I am not sure where that limbo is. I will keep an eye on it....maybe weather has gotten in the way.

Happy Evening!

Annie

This looks exciting, maybe I can join one day.

Garden Mom, Just contact Shirley (Britneysgran) and find out how to join. We would love to have you join in.

TODAY's BINGO WORDS:

pigeon

baby birds

Only a few words left, anyone have bingo?

Ok, but what are the requirements, the rules. What is expected of me I'm new to garden web. But I do have seeds.

"Mom" the requirements vary depending on which group you wish to join. They tend to be posted as the first part of each month's trade. The trades vary a lot. Look back through the past couple months to get the idea and see how they vary.. After that ask questions as needed. Dec Swaps will probably start posting the end of next week so your timing is good. This forum is about group swaps . Also check the seed swap forum. Hope this helps. anybody else have thoughts to share with Garden Mom?

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I'm very active in seed swap forum. Thanks will be following and joining in

Amy-Those baby chickens are darling. Need two more BINGO words.

Annie-The post office left a note in my box that I was not home when they tried

to deliver your package. Not sure why they needed me home, they have always

left packages on the porch. I am off Friday and will go to the P.O. to pick it up.

Susan-Thanks for the tip on making better tasting cakes from a mix. I will try it in the next couple of days,

GardenMom-when you get ready to join just let me know. I have the month of

December and it is going to be a craft so very easy. Thanks Beth for the input.

Shirley

Since 5 this morning. 19 guests will be at my house by noon. Very Thankful. My son and family are in from England. We have a new grandbaby- that makes number 11. Did a walk through of the yard and gardens which are a bit of a mess yet from Matthew but a lot of plants I though wouldn't make it pulled through. And the weather is wonderful. A little rain this morning and up to 70 this afternoon . Definitely a lot to be grateful about.

Hope all are having a Happy Thanksgiving!

i still need 2 more bingo words...did we all choose Humingbird?!

Shirley, no clue on why they did not leave the package at your front door/mailbox. There was no wine, tobacco, ammunition or naughty items enclosed that would require a signature and I did not request a signature....LOL! In fact, I did not even receive an email that they attempted to deliver, which I usually do receive. Hopefully, the envelope showed up.

One BINGO word to go.....I am out the door in a bit to party with my family. Off to do some last minute cooking.

A very Happy Thanksgiving to you all. Enjoy time and thanks with your family and friends....be safe!

Annie

Happy Thanksgiving! I got my box from Amy the other day. Thank you very much. I will post pics after the holiday craziness.

Nicole - I have not found much in my town with birds. (I hate my small town) Im going black friday shopping tomorrow in palm springs and I will shop for you too. Your box will hopefully go out sat or monday. Will let you know. Sorry running late.

That is so weird, I posted the bingo words and a Happy Thanksgiving and it disappeared!

toucan

barn swallow

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Happy Thanksgiving to all our wonderful OBF ladies!

So thankful God gave us another thanksgiving with Mom.

This is our Fifth Generation!

Annie- I did get the envelope. I cannot figure out why they did not leave it either. In my plant business I am constantly ordering plants and they always leave everything on the porch. I am definitely asking them about it when I go to the post office tomorrow.

Laura-I think you are right about 'Hummingbird'. I picked all my favorites from the list.

Shirley

Toucan and BINGO go together like birds of a feather.....BINGO!!! Yes, I got the B word.....

Shirley, here is the tracking....very strange!

https://www.fedex.com/apps/fedextrack/?tracknumbers=61299995671549312795&cntry_code=us

Awesome Annie Congratulations!!!

Susan, Thank you so much for the wonderful box of OWL delights. I love owls. My box contains a beautiful owl puzzle that I cant wait to work on. A gorgeous Owl solar light and adorable handmade pinecones owls with birdseed covering them for the birds outside. A HUGE bag of tulips, in a wonderful rubber made container that I will plants asap and a adorable cardinal card. Also, organic gummy worms yum, will be devoured when my boys spot them and curel hand lotion I will keep in my purse for winter. What a super box Susan! I just love it all! Thank you so much!

Nicole-

Shirley- received

Susan-received

Annie-received

Nikki-received

Laura-received

Amy-received

Annie, I am waiting on an order and then your bingo prize will take flight! I will let you know when I send it out.

Have a wonderful evening everyone! Amy

I looked and looked until I found my camera to take pictures again, I have given up on my cell phone. Everyone who has tried to help me says I need to take it to the Frontier Store for help.

Anyway, Annie I loved all my bird goodies.

Annie sent:

Penguin Socks (Clever-Just in time for the Holidays)

Cardinal - Kitchen Towels (Cardinals are my fav.)

Feather earrings-thanks

Gift card for seeds-I find much pleasure looking for seeds on line so this

will be fun!

Thank you Annie, sorry the post office gave me such a fit over this pkg. The funny thing is they had another pkg there for me from Oct. Yes Oct. Upon opening it

I found it was from Susan. Sorry Susan I never knew it was there. It was filled with

chocolates, thank you so much. They sure are good.

Shirley

Amy,

Thanks for a wonderful month....great time....enjoyed by all!

Happy Wednesday!!

Annie

Agreed! What a great swap! Thanks for a great month!

Susan-How Special you are, you always go above and beyond with your kindness.

Thank you for the choc. treats. Loving this group as always.

Happy Wednesday to you Annie.

Shirley

Annie, Your bingo prize is on the way! I hope I guessed the postage right if not please let me know. I did not have a letter scale. Have a great day! amy

Nicole-

Shirley- received

Susan-received

Annie-received

Nikki-received

Laura-received

Amy-received

Just waiting for Nicole to receive and this month will get closed out. Hope you are all having a great day. Susan, Thank you for coupon. I made use of it! Have a great weekend ladies! Amy

Amy....thank you for my BINGO prize....perfect....tweet, tweet!

Happy Thursday!

Annie

Happy Friday and TGIF 2 everyone! I received my box of goodies from Cinnie0 today. I appreciate the time you took to get the items and send to me. Thanks for sending me the color pencils, kit kats, the cute penguin mug with Lindt chocolate balls, warm/cozy penguin socks, seeds of Salvia, sweet basil, ranuculus seeds, coriander seeds plus color book, journal book, and cute cards and yummy tea bags. Thanks again for everything!!!

Our swap is complete! Thank you all so much for a great month!

Im glad you got your box Nicole and that you enjoyed it. The ranucuclus are bulbs/roots. Please plant them asap. I hope you enjoy the coloring book. I tried to put images in it that you would enjoy.