OBF July 4th Simple Swap
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Comments (134)hi everyone. lots to catch up on. hope EVERYONE is well, prayers and happy thoughts to all that need them. melissa, just love that lili pic. i remember the first time my son fed himself spaghetti. head to toe and everything in between. carol, in such a short period of time, your yard is amazing. dottie, this weather is nuts, isn't it. i appreciate the rain, less to water, especially since i never hooked up the drip system (again) this year. i still don't have a red tomato, but i certainly have some wonderful weeds. i'm not losing sleep over anything in the back yard beds this year, i have all intentions of revamping absolutely everything and building a few raised beds and walls come autumn. my hydrangeas this year have been the most spectacular show stoppers in my beds. each one is prettier than the next and so many different colors. i hope to dry some blooms this year and keep them at least until christmas that i can put them in a tree. a friend of mine did that one year and it was such a wonderful tree. just hydrangea and vertical ribbons - simple and gorgeous. my g-babe turned 3 last friday and we floated around to various spca's and finally, she found her dog who she named "lisa". it's a cute little thing - a wire haired dachsund. i am thinking it might be a little mix in it, but she's so cute and rather intelligent. a real cuddle bug too. my g-babe is learning to walk her and pick up after her on our walks as well. hot and sticky today - i relented and turned on the air. i've had it on in the car for about a month already this month's swap boxes are just great so far. hope to read about august soon. time to catch up on all the OBF activities. be well everyone, happy blooms maryanne...See Moreobf 's 4th of july xmas 2007 swap #2
Comments (97)hey ladies mail just went through I received a very nice gift or gifts from kim /little_green_thumb :) thank you so much for thinking about my critters :)) My birds:) kim sent a tweety bird xmas tree ornament i think in honor of my birds :)) then for me a carousal ornament for me hope i spelled it right:)also Hersey's dk rich chocolate kissesssssssssss fillllled with cherry cordial creme' oh how they melt in your mouth but sure don't last long that taste leaves you wanting another & another same on you kim I think you just buy them for the game pieces & send your friends the candy so you don't gain the lbs . thank you so much for the sweets & ornaments :)) today i'm catching up here at home after going shopping to fill the pantry once again :) i have my meats marinating for my kabobs tonight . dad does not like bar-b- que but he loves my veggie & fruit k-bobs . didn't get much sleep last night the gals & i were out till 1 am we talked about all the old glass mates 40yrs we have been out of school this yr & we all still look like tittty bobber I mean teeny bobbers hehehehhe. i wrote on marshanne bathroom mirror with nels lipstick :)) but nel also did it marsha went in to use her bathroom came out & said oh how sweet i will never wash the mirror again ;))) I did offer to wash it off but she said no . I hope that when you all reach my age you will still have your glassmates to chum with :) we have a ball when we get together without husbands or kids :) & sometimes with our family my dad is their dad as their parents we mine also & now we all have just my father all their parents have passed . will i 'm sure you all know how much fun i had last evening so will shut up :) DJ's Comming for the kisses so have to go put them up . thanks a bunch kim I'll think of you when i pull out the scales :))) hugs to all susie...See MoreUPDATE: 4th annual whats left on my want list swap
Comments (150)Wow! Some of you are ready to mail already? I am not even close yet!:) To those of you that are having issues with your updates not taking,jaynine,Janine,posted that if you completely close GW after updating and sign back in it takes. I am going to be sure all of mine took also,just in case!;) Angela,it is so nice of you to offer,Thank you! For now, I sort of have my own plan,I haven't started yet,but if I think mine may be a no go,I may just take you up on it!:) I have everyones name,and link to their trade page in a file,as I find seeds I have on their wants I am going to copy and paste those I have into the file under their name,print it out and sit down with my seeds and pack them up...that is the plan,hopefully it goes as smoothly as I have imagined!;) Please, if you update, post so we know! Many people may not be checking lists twice considering the update deadline has past,but there are those of us that will be checking them up to the mailing deadline. So if you make changes,let us know!:) Karen & Nancy,I would email Patty and ask her opinion,just in case she misses your post!I am curious of what she has to say,because I already know I am well past the 200 limit myself...lol...:) I have mentioned this before,in case any of you missed it. Last year someone suggested that we all send Patty an extra stamp or two with our postage to help with any overages she may have at the PO on the big mailing day. This was not something Patty suggested,just something I thought was a nice thing we could possibly carry over to this year!:) Tina,I was thinking of doing the same thing,like you,am going to get my final total and take out the general ones,unless of course, I have some awesome plant I want share that fits into a general category!;) stage rat,it was dirtdiggin that said she has an excel spreadsheet made up of the players for the swap.I totally agree,having the original on a notepad of some kind is always best!:) Well,I will be off the computer,until after Christmas! Lots to do here and the kids were off school today because of some really cold weather,wind chills at -10 to -20,so not much got done,tomorrow I will catch up on the house...again... and than we are going to bake and start preparing for Christmas dinner before going to MIL's for Christmas Eve dinner!:) I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas!:)...See MoreSecond Annual 4th of July Swap
Comments (94)Whew,...I'm back! Yes, Erica, your "Woo Hoo!" package definitely arrived,...like, I think, 4 days ago. We went to the wedding of some special neighbor friends of ours on the 1st, having the previous afternoon ordered a few select gifts for them from their registry at Bed Bath and Beyond. Thanks totally for all the great seeds (thanks to everyone involved, actually) and wonderful, fun extras! Wow! Like I said, above, "Woo Hoo!" - Also, I should add that I have been having trouble accessing the Internet for the past couple days. Called Charter Communications this afternoon and their automated trouble shooting service helped me set things straight, so,...I'm back, finally. Turned out it was a fixable modem malfunction. - Such lovely weather and other atmospheric gifts we've been blessed with, lately. Not only has it been humid and hot recently, but now we're capped by the smoke of an 8,500 acre fire nowhere near far enough north of here. The smokey air outside is nearly impossible to breathe most of the time, except for Saturday, thank God, for Dave & Linda's wedding. Believe me, I did some heavy praying that morning. While it remained basically hot, the smoke let up a lot. Yesterday and today, though, it's back in full force. Stouts Fire...See More
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Susan Nieves - Happy Ohio Gardener
3 years agoI just received my package from Susan B -- so excited to receive it! She sent
- Blue morning glory seeds --- love blue morning glories!
- Moonflower seeds --- I have been wanting these!
- 2 kinds of tomatoes seeds --- can't wait to start these next winter!
- Cucumber sheet mask - this is perfect after a hard day in the garden!
- Skittles and Crystal Light flavoring packet --- always great anytime!
- Plant markers --- I always am looking for these and needed some!
- and a beautiful garden flag that says "Life is Wonderful" It sure is!!!
She wrapped everything up nicely in redi and white plaid tissue paper, such a nice touch!
Thank you, thank you, thank you Susan, I love it all!
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3 years agook now i look out at the yard. It is greening up from rain . But the crab grass is twice as big. I looked up why people dont grow crab grass here. It says harbors bugs and fungus. If you treat the bugs and fungus. Why not. it is green and can take my full sun front yard. Anyone ever think about this? the bunnies ate the tops off my tiger lilies. It seems they double up on the bublets this year.
mcc371
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3 years agoMoringa - it's made its way from a little known plant to nutritional super-power status but did you know there are actually many different types? Fortunately most are well suited for growing in Florida and make a fast growing tree; moringa is prized for its nutritional value and the fact that nearly all parts of the plant can be used in some form or another...although caution is warranted especially in amts and preparation methods (ie - all things in moderation and don't overdose on the seeds
. Who is growing moringa?
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3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoNicole i got your wonderful pkg today! Thank you so much. Love the flag - it goes with my texas country decor. I also received these seeds Snow Sonata white cosmos ( bet they are beautiful). Also, Royal blue morning glories- can’t wait to plant both of these! But the mystery is in the envelope that has susse friesen 2019 as i haven’t a clue what these seeds are?? Do you know? Anyway i will plant them as i’m always up for a challenge. Thanks for the cute note card too. I will enjoy it all. Yours should be there any day now.
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TWELVE SURPRISING USES FOR VICKS VAPORUB
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will circulate Vicks throughout the air and keep you breathing easy all night long.
9. Paper Cuts and SplintersTo prevent infection and speed up healing time, dab a small amount of Vicks on any small cut or splinter.
10. Ticks and BugsIf you get bitten by a tick, apply Vicks immediately. The strong odor might help get the critter to release itself and stop bugging you.
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keeps them focused on the race.
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Thank you Margo for the recipe book, flags and 4 seeds. Love our red, white and blue colors.
I mailed your pkg today. I guess life will slow down some now that the deers have eaten our daylilies so we have none to sell at market or here at home. They get smarter all the time and got us this year.
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3 years agoHere is how I save my bacon grease for later use or seasoning.
Pour cooled bacon grease in a styrofoam egg carton. Place carton in freezer- when grease is solid Remove and pop out of styrofoam and place in ziploc baggie-You now have individual chunks. Keep in freezer until ready to use again.
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3 years agoYes Amy picked it up yesterday. Love the crafty items. Your cards are always a treat.my white seeds are chamomile the blue is love in the mist and red is lettuce lollo rossa. 2 cute flags to put out.and stickers for future projects. She did manage to send a plant I have never had.Air plant with a shell. Gonna add to my fairy garden. Thank you for the wonderful package.
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