Thanks, Ellie! You are officially on the list! I'm doing April 2013, so that's taken care of. As far as I know, all the other months are open. Just so you know, Jeanne and I are more than happy to host each month, we each do a month in turn. If you would like to host a month, we'd love to have you, but if you would rather not, that's absolutely fine too! Have a great day, and thanks again, Ellie! Shirley!

Morning, Everyone, just thought I'd bump this up so we all know who our Hostess's are for the rest of the year. If there are any changes that I missed, let me know! May - Amy June - Shirley July - Katie August - Erica September - Melinda October - Annie November - Jeanne December - Shirley

Great pictures, Jayeanne! Margo, that sounds like a wonderful swap package. I need to look online so I can see the painting. Heidi, I love that you included a package of mustard. What fun! I'm pretty sure I sent some mustard to someone in a swap recently so it's getting popular. LOL Everyone has received this month so we are ready to head into October. I know Annie will have a fun idea for us, The only thing left here is for me to get out the prizes. I should be able to get them ready tomorrow - whether I make it to the post office tomorrow or not is to be seen. I got through the first of my two classes today and the people who took the class seemed to be enjoying it. I hope so. I hadn't taught anything in quite awhile so I worried about all the usual stuff - filling the amount of time, everyone looking bored, etc. Next week I teach "Cooking with Herbs" and someone wondered if I was going to bring samples. Maybe now I know why people signed up for the class! I don't like to post much about my grandchildren online. Their parents don't appreciate having details posted, but I will say one of my grandsons was in the hospital for 4 days and just got back home today. I don't want to go into specifics, but keep him in your thoughts and prayers if you are inclined. (It seems he was on my mind much more than preparing for my class once we found out about this. We're too far away to help, but we do really well worrying when there's a reason for that!) Cooler temperatures coming along for us this weekend. I can't wait. It was a hot sunny 93 when I got home this afternoon. The container of parsley that I took to class looked pretty unhappy about traveling in the car. Jeanne

Good Morning OBFERS, Come on girls......four more months to fill up....April, August, September and December. If you have not hosted before, do not fret!!! Take a chance.....if you need any help, I am sure any of our OBF "seasoned" (haha) hosts will assist you. Just ask for help...... ****~2018 OBF Host~**** January.... Shirley (brittneysgran) February.... Melinda (Melinda Hagen) March..... Erica (EricaBraun) April.... May.....Emily (GardenGirl37232) June.... Shirley (brittneysgran) July.... Jeanne (sandlapper_rose) August.... September.... October....Annie (canyonwind) November......(amybabyboy3)Amy December..... ********************** And to all, a very Happy New Year! Annie