Received a great package from emily today. We were on our way out of town so will have to take pic and list contents when I get back. Thank you emily.

OMG - I had a Bingo word that I forgot I could not use because it made 31 and all I wanted was 30 to choose from. Well I remember deleting it before I submitted the list but forgot to take it off the paper I listed the words on. The word was Stunning Scenery and I counted it as the 3rd word no one chose. I'm glad I re-checked the list with what I posted because there is no telling how long you guys would have been guessing!!!!!!!

Just got home from playing a card game with some Friends.

Night Ladies

Jeanne - a bit off-topic but I’m only sporadically checking in. You know Pixie Faire gives away a free 18 inch doll pattern every Friday (and Friday only - goes back to sale price on Sat.)https://www.pixiefaire.com/products/hedy-fedora-18-doll-accessories is TODAY’s freebie. If you sign up for their email, then each Friday you’ll get a reminder to download that week’s free pattern. And, cute! for your Halloween outfit. I don’t think you’re one of the crocheters here, but this other free pattern is especially cute as well. https://www.abc-knitting-patterns.com/1392.html (cloak, hat and dress all available as free patterns, cloak would be a fast stitch up). Don’t have a doll myself - saving the patterns in case we get a baby girl in the family. But I have a myriad of other things I like to decorate for the holidays. :-)

My secret package will get mailed tomorrow. We went to the State Fair today so I didn't make it to the post office. We didn't get to go last year which I think it was the first year I missed since we moved to SC and that has been a long time. It gets harder to do all that walking.

I think the entries of plants and flowers were less than before, but that could be because of the heat and odd no rain/lots of rain weather pattern we had this year.. Of course, we didn't see everything there so maybe they had some that weren't in the "flower building". What I thought was the most fun was seeing a few classes of the mule show (horse show with mules). They were beautiful mules and ridden English style which I had never seen a mule ridden in an English class before.

After we got home the mail arrived and there was my package from Jayeanne. Thanks so much! I shared the candy with my husband. Love the card which was made from a photo in Jayeanne's garden - flower with a butterfly on the flower. Orange, too! Jayeanne also sent seeds and I meant to bring the packets in here while I typed so I could tell you which kinds, but I forgot to do that. I can tell you one is the flower shown in the picture I received. There is also a scented sachet that smells so great. I had to read to see what was in it, but it certainly smells like fall. The description on the back says ginger, clove, nutmeg and cinnamon. Doesn't that sound great? Jayeanne, they are all appreciated and I'll have fun with them.

Maggie, yes, I found out about Pixie Faire and I get the free Friday patterns. So far I've haven't tried any of them, but then I've only made 4 doll outfits so far. I order from Pixie Faire, too. They have great patterns and the instructions are good for me since I need details and lots of pictures as I go through the steps.

Nice weather here finally. It was in the 40's when we got up yesterday and today the midday temperatures were high 60's - low 70's and only 64% humidity. I love this cooler weather and dare I say, "It's about time?"

Everyone have a good weekend.

Jeanne

(I came back to post the seeds that Jayeanne sent because of the orange and black theme so you would know what they are. Passionflower - this grew wild on our property when we bought it but then died out. I'll be happy to have it again. Ocean Black Moon Vinca - love the name! I'll have to look it up. And the one that is pictured on the card she sent is Cheyenne Spirit Coneflower. Thanks again, Jayeanne.)

Opps! I forgot to update. My package to my secret someone is in the mail and should arrive by Monday. ;)

Jeanne-Love this cooler weather, hot summer weather is draining.

Bingo words - Friday

Halloween

Fall crafts

Bingo words - Saturday

Spiders

Orange

Not sure if the picture will appear or not having difficulties again found my surprise package from Emily Friday on our way out of town so didn't get a chance to post til tonight. Thank you to Emily for the following.

a pretty fall dish towel. Love dish towels

Dried mango which I loved

Ghirardelli hot chocolate which I'm drinking right now

Trident gum

marigold, black eyed susan, columbine, and portulaca seeds.

Thanks for everything Emily. Awesome package

Glad you liked it, Margo!

Nice pkg Emily

Been so sick, I've been to the Dr. twice and went to the ER yesterday. All this coughing had me down in my back to where I could not lay, sit or stand without pain. Never been so glad to get some pain pills. I have bronchitis so hope the meds kick in soon.

Bingo words Sunday:

Spooky

Pumpkin Carving

Bingo words Monday:

Costumes

Halloween parties

Lisa! thank you ever so much for the absolutely awesome package you sent, I just love the 'seed pouch packet' with ribbon you made! (love love love your creations!) and the 'print' you created is just gorgeous, love it! I have it setting in my office =) my middle one is inviting her 'trombone family' over for a halloween 'get together' and I know we will definitely use the super cute cupcake bat toppers! my youngest got the mail and brought in when he got in from school, so him and I ate the (2) pumpkin Reese's you sent! they were delicious! LOL and also the fantastic selection of seeds you sent...

Tomato 'Orange Minsk' - have not tried these, but will wintersow

Mini Bell Pepper 'Orange lunchbox' - have not tried this variety, they sound good!

Rose of Sharon Hardy Hibiscus 'Red Heart' - will absolutely grow this!

Calendula - I have no success with these, LOL - but will wintersow and keep trying!

Thornless Blackberry - excited about these!

Pumpkin 'Jack O Lantern' - we love pumpkins!

Dwarf French Marigold 'orange and yellow mix' - always use these with my veggie garden! perfect!

Thanks again for everything Lisa! very much appreciated! Happy gardening!

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Nice pkg Lisa

Nice pkg Jayeanne

Bingo words picked so far

Season

Candy

Mummies

Spice Lattes

Pumpkins

Trick or Treat

Goblins

October

Halloween

Fall Crafts

Spiders

Orange

Spooky

Pumpkin Carving

Costumes

Halloween Parties

Bingo words for Tuesday:

Cool weather

Crisp

Fall

Feeling a lot better today. Want to work outside so bad but need to be better than this.

Shirley -

Jeanne - Shirley (received)

Margo -

Amy -

Lisa - Jayeanne (received)

Samantha -

Emily - Margo (received)

Jayeanne - Jeanne (received)

Going to PO tomorrow to mail my Pkg.

Jeanne I received my awesome pkg today. Thank you so much for everything you sent:

New seeds for spring can't wait.

Shirley, Hope today is a better day and you are feeling better and able to go outside. I have not heard that my partner received her package but the tracking said received 10/19 so I sure hope all is well! Have a Wonderful Wednesday everyone! It is definitely cooling off here in the mornings!!! Amy

Amy I will check on her! Thanks getting better day by day.

Bingo words Wednesday:

Leaves

Witches

Yellow

Where is everyone?

Bingo words Thursday:

Falling Leaves

Jack O' Lanterns

Ghosts

I did receive my package Amy! I've been out of town all week for work but my husband sent me this picture so I could share with everyone. There was a cute little notepad (I have an unhealthy obsession with stationary so this is perfect), candy corn, tea, and a card. The seeds came in a cute orange bag. I didn't get a pic of those but I know there was moulin rouge coreopsis, orange/red canna, toothache plant, and white swan coneflower. Thank you so much for the adorable package Amy!

Shirley - Sent

Jeanne - Shirley (received)

Margo - Sent

Amy - Samantha (received)

Lisa - Jayeanne (received)

Samantha - Sent

Emily - Margo (received)

Jayeanne - Jeanne (received)

Nice Pkg Amy

The dc# 9500114992878291031898

shows was delivered Saturday.

I hope you start to feel better,Shirley, and so glad your package arrived okay. I've been busy today moving my winter clothes into my closet. It's nice to have the extra space when it's not really cold, but those sweaters, etc. will be worn really soon!

I need about 5 more words for Bingo so not there yet!

Jeanne

If anyone is looking for seed Sustainable seeds is having a great half off sale. I think this link will work for you. Take care, Amy

https://mailchi.mp/c000feebfa98/30-off-fall-blow-out-sale-134057?e=30ec7f18ec

Margo will send a message and check on your sent pkg.

Bingo words picked so far

Season

Candy

Mummies

Spice Lattes

Pumpkins

Trick or Treat

Goblins

October

Halloween

Fall Crafts

Spiders

Orange

Spooky

Pumpkin Carving

Costumes

Halloween Parties

Cool Weather

Crisp

Fall

Leaves

Witches

Yellow

Falling Leaves

Jack O' Lanterns

Ghosts

Only 5 bingo words left to draw...any winners?

Jeanne feeling much better, thanks for asking.

I still need three more words.

I need 2 more words. Hope you all have a wonderful and relaxing weekend! Take care, Amy

Bingo words for Friday:

Blackcats

Scary

Spiderwebs

Hope everyone is checking off their Bingo words as I only have two words left?

BINGO!

I received my package from Margo! Thank you! She sent A cute Jack-o-Lantern decoration, a pumpkin dish cloth, apple cider mix (yum!), Black Prince Tomato, Tilhonia Torch, and Heirloom Black Corn seeds. I am excited to wintersow these!

Hope you are all well and have a wonderful Friday.

Lisa

Lisa - Congratulations

Margo nice Pkg

Update for Winners this month

Margo - 1

Jayeanne - 2

Emily - 1

Lisa - 1

Prizes will be mailed tomorrow or next week.

Congartulations, Lisa!

I received my very nice Halloween themed package from Samantha today. She sent Skittles, Swedish fish, Halloween themed pot holders, a pretty Halloween card, and seeds for Jack O'Lantern pumpkin, black Krim tomato, black peony poppy, Mixed African daisy, and black prince snapdragon. Thanks so much, Samantha. Really looking forward to growing those seeds, especially the snapdragon.

Shirley, Thank your for the super cute fall package that you sent. The card is adorable with the pumpkins and little sparkles. I will definitely wear the socks, they are super cute. The Turkey centerpiece is getting set up for Thanksgiving. I am going to share the candies with my little grandson and the seeds will be great in the Spring. Thank you so much! I am going to try and post a picture from my phone in a separate post. Take care and have a great weekend! Amy

Thank you!

Shirley - Amy (received)

Jeanne - Shirley (received)

Margo - Lisa (received)

Amy - Samantha (received)

Lisa - Jayeanne (received)

Samantha - Emily (received)

Emily - Margo (received)

Jayeanne - Jeanne (received)

Nice Pkg sent Samantha

Such fun this month with all the Fall boxes received, thank you Fotess Members for being a part of this swap.

I honestly got in the best sale I have ever seen at a Dollar General today. We went to Sky Valley to see all the Fall decorations and a new Dollar General had been built there. Just here in Macon County we have 6 of these stores and they build them in the most out of the way places. This one seemed to be a bit larger so I wanted to go in and check it out. All their Flower/Gardening items were 90% off. Eddie and I were filling 2 buggies as full as we could get them. 55 gorgeous flower pots, weed killer and other items. To top this great deal we had a coupon $5.00 off $25.00 and we got to use it. LOVE LOVE good deals.

Thank you for a fun swap, Shirley!

Fall in Sky Valley

Great pictures, Shirley. That sure looks like fun!

You really found a great sale on things for the garden.

Thanks for being hostess this month.

Jeanne

Jeanne yes it's always fun to see the different hay bales decorated for fall.

Can't wait to fill all my flower pots with bulbs/plants and etc.

Enjoyed this month and heading to the PO today to mail prizes.

Shirley

Shirley, Thank you for a fun month! Take care, Amy

Thanks Amy so glad you joined in this month.

Shirley ... thank you for a FUN swap and also for the super cute prizes, just got your package today. Many thanks!

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Shirley, I got your lovely card and prize today. Thank you so much for a fun month!

Jayeanne and Emily so glad they got there, hope Margo and Lisa got theirs.

I did get my prize yesterday and the Halloween card just in time. My leaf plate will be on display for the holiday. Thank you Shirley. I had another good time with this swap. Margo