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 It's that time again!!! Welcome to the 4th Annual Incredible Edibles Pick-A-Peck of Peppers seed swap! So here are the rules (every swap's gotta have them): * No deadline on signing up, but ALL seeds must reach me no later than February 8th. I will do my very best to have them back out by February 15th. That's almost three weeks earlier than last year! * Seed packets should be labeled as commercial, or harvested/hand collected. * Seed packets should have minimum 12 - 15 seeds per packet. * Limit of packets per variety = 3. If you send in more than 3 of a variety, the rest will be considered extras. *** This being my fourth year to host, I am still tweaking the rules a bit. Due to having way too many of certain varieties in the past, I've created a list of peppers that will NOT be accepted in this swap. It doesn't mean there is anything wrong with them, but they are very common varieties, that are available at any Walmart or Lowe's, so therefore, not on anyone's wishlist. If you send these in, I will return them to you. Jalapenos If you have a rare, named variety of one of the items on this list, email me, and I may make an exception. *** NEWBIE RULE. Anyone just getting started is welcome to join the swap, just post that you are new to growing peppers and only have common seeds to share. Newbies will just send in the bubble mailer, with a return address label, and plenty of stamps and little seed baggies, along with a wishlist, but NO SEEDS. Between donations and my own stash, you should get a nice variety back. * Limit of total packs = 40. I've lowered it from 50. In previous years I had a couple of folks send in 50 different varieties. Do you know how hard it was to come up with 50 varieties OTHER than the ones they sent in? * Please put your GW name on the seed packet. This will ensure that you don't receive your own seeds back. * Include a list of what you are sending in. This will also ensure that you don't receive the same thing you sent in. * Please include a wishlist, or at least me know if you prefer Sweet/Mild, Hot, Superhot, or a Mix, so that I can send you things you will enjoy, even if I don't have items specifically from your wishlist. You may also indicate if you prefer OP/Heirloom types, or Hybrids. I can't guarantee what you will get back, since it is dependent on what others send in, but I will do my best. * Commercial seeds should have an expiration date of '12 or '13. If hand collected, they should have been harvested in '11 or '12. Please put this information on the seed packet. * Canadian GW members are welcome to join, as long as their seeds reach me by the deadline. Be aware that it can take up to two weeks, since the envelope has to make it through customs. Canadians are unable to post on the Round Robin forum, so you will need to email me to sign up. * And last but not least, please include a return address label, and enough postage, for the return trip. If you are sending cash, please send in at least as much as it cost to get the envelope to me. Also, if you want me to send your package with a delivery confirmation, you need to send enough $ to cover it. * I will email you privately with my mailing address once you have posted here to sign up for this swap. You must make sure that your GardenWeb profile has your email address listed, and it's visible to other members, so I can contact you. I apologize if that sounds like a lot of rules, but this will keep the swap fair and fun for everyone. Let me know if I've forgotten anything. Your hostess, |
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- Posted by maple_grove 6 (My Page) on Sat, Jan 5, 13 at 16:59
| Hi Bonnie, Sounds great, count me in! Alex |
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- Posted by highalttransplant z 5 Western CO (My Page) on Sat, Jan 5, 13 at 18:15
| Hi Alex, welcome to the swap. I have sent you an email with my mailing address. If you don't receive it let me know, and I'll resend. Thanks! |
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- Posted by LeafEricson none (My Page) on Sun, Jan 6, 13 at 13:36
| Hi, I'm new to this forum and I'm very interested in this hot pepper swap. I don't have many uncommon pepper seeds to share, could you send me the info I need to participate? |
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| Count me in. Just wish spring would come a month earlier like the swap. Haha |
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- Posted by highalttransplant z 5 Western CO (My Page) on Sun, Jan 6, 13 at 17:50
| Wow, things are off to a great start already! I posted this swap on a couple other forums as well as this one, and we already have over a dozen participants!!! I've emailed everyone my mailing address, so if you didn't receive it, please let me know. Here's the list of participants from this forum: Maple_grove Please feel free to post any questions here, or email them to me. Hope everyone enjoys the swap! Bonnie |
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- Posted by scorpion_john 6 (scorpion_john@ymail.com) on Mon, Jan 7, 13 at 11:44
| Bonnie, ur killing me, i already got to many. But count me in. John |
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- Posted by highalttransplant z 5 Western CO (My Page) on Mon, Jan 7, 13 at 15:26
| Hi Scorpion_john! Welcome to the swap! I am unable to email you with my mailing address. You can either edit your profile to make your email address visible to GW members, or you can send me an email through my member page and I will reply. Thanks! |
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- Posted by highalttransplant z 5 Western CO (My Page) on Tue, Jan 8, 13 at 15:50
| Sorry about that John! I can see your email now : ) Here's the list of participants from this forum: Maple_grove The total participants in this swap so far is over 20! Can't wait to see what everyone sends in this year! Each year, I think I've heard of all the peppers out there, and then I end up spending hours looking up varieties that are sent in that I am not familiar with. |
This post was edited by highalttransplant on Fri, Jan 11, 13 at 19:57
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- Posted by violetisme 9 (My Page) on Thu, Jan 10, 13 at 5:32
| Hi Bonnie, I'm SO in! Thanks for hosting this amazing swap again. :-) |
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- Posted by highalttransplant z 5 Western CO (My Page) on Thu, Jan 10, 13 at 19:03
| Hi Violetisme! Your post made me smile! I emailed you my address. Even though there are only 5 signed up on this forum, there are over 20 participants, and also close to a dozen "newbies" signed up. Still plenty of time to sign up! |
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| Hi Bonnie, I'm very new to growing anything at all, but I would love to participate in the swap. Everything I have is available in stores, but I would be happy to share what I have. Thanks, Bill |
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- Posted by thismembername none (My Page) on Sun, Jan 13, 13 at 21:48
| I would like to join the swap, mailing address needed please. |
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- Posted by highalttransplant z 5 Western CO (My Page) on Sun, Jan 13, 13 at 23:09
| Vabill67 and thismembername, I have sent you both an email. Here's the list of participants from this forum: Maple_grove Currently, we are at 23 participants, not counting all of the "Newbies". Newbie packages will be filled from the donations I receive, and my personal inventory. Participants with seeds to swap that are not on the "DO NOT SEND" list will be handled separately. If you have any questions, please email me. Thanks, |
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| I'm a newbie but would love to participate! |
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- Posted by tinley244 (tinley244@insightbb.com) on Wed, Jan 16, 13 at 13:38
| Hello Bonnie, I would love to participate again this year. thank you Bill |
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- Posted by highalttransplant z 5 Western CO (My Page) on Wed, Jan 16, 13 at 15:38
| Welcome back, Bill! Glad you decided to join in again! Got my first sprout on Friday!!!
There are a couple more hooks now, so things are progressing. In an effort to make things less confusing for myself, I'm combining the lists from all the GW forums. I've also notated if your package has been received. List of Participants from this site: Lorabell (received) List of Newbies: Socalgardengal If you don't see your name listed, please let me know. Still time to sign up! |
This post was edited by highalttransplant on Thu, Jan 17, 13 at 17:23
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| What are you starting them in? I looks like pumpernickel toast. |
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- Posted by highalttransplant z 5 Western CO (My Page) on Thu, Jan 17, 13 at 17:18
| Haha! Yeah, I guess it kind of does! They are called Root Riot cubes, and I've included a link below. The place I bought them from had them in bags of 50. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Root Riot
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| Hello, I'm new to growing peppers and all I have is Orange Habs. I would like to participate in the swap and return the favor next season. |
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- Posted by tinley244 (tinley244@insightbb.com) on Fri, Jan 18, 13 at 14:08
| hello Bonnie, Just a note to let you know that I haven't received your email with your address Thanks |
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| I am new to growing peppers and was hoping to participate in the swap. I haven't saved any seeds from peppers before but plan to and would love to participate in this swap if you have room for this newbie. I will send a mailer w/ some coin envelopes and postage if that is ok with you. Next year I plan to have lots to share. Thanks! Matt |
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- Posted by highalttransplant z 5 Western CO (My Page) on Fri, Jan 18, 13 at 17:05
| Bill I sent you another email, this time directly through GW. Let me know if you get it this time. Nak10 and churnoble, I have added you to the newbie list. As soon as I have enough donations to be able to cover you guys, I will email you my mailing address. I received an envelope from keltikreek today, and an AMAZING box from Scorpion John! Wow, John, I don't want to spill the beans as to what was in there. That way the recipients can be surprised. Let's just say I could smell them before I ever opened the box!!! Thank you for taking the time to do that! List of Participants from this site: Lorabell (received) List of Newbies: Socalgardengal There's a total of 25 participants now, not counting the "newbies". |
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- Posted by highalttransplant z 5 Western CO (My Page) on Fri, Jan 18, 13 at 18:06
| Okay, I created a new email account, and changed the one listed in my GW account, so hopefully that will solve the email issues I've been having. If you have sent me one in the past few days, and I haven't answered you, please resend, and it should go to my new address. Thank you so much for your patience! |
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- Posted by LeafEricson 6 (My Page) on Sat, Jan 19, 13 at 11:53
| Nice start on the sprout Bonnie! Looks healthy. Here is a picture of my first Butch T and Ghost peppers started Christmas day. Soil mix is coco-peat with perlite, going to be growing them hydroponic until spring and then out in the garden they go. |
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- Posted by sandysgardens 4MN (My Page) on Sat, Jan 19, 13 at 13:55
| Bonnie - Two bubble envy's are leaving my PO today for the airport PO Hub; and should be on a plane heading west on Sunday. I'll shoot you an email later to what's inside each envy. I would have loved to have been there when you openned Scorpion John's box. I can just imagine!! I'm heading into my grow room in a few minutes and will be starting up the heat mats and getting a start on my pepper sowing. My list for this year is crazy long so I better get crackin. Later, |
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- Posted by highalttransplant z 5 Western CO (My Page) on Tue, Jan 22, 13 at 15:51
| Good Afternoon Swappers! Well, today's mail made up for the holiday yesterday. I received 7 bubble envelopes today!!! There was one that I am not sure who it came from. Pinkiris, loved the labels! Prettiest packets so far!!! Sandysgardens, sent in an entire envelope full of seed packets just for the newbies! Thank you so much!!! List of Participants from this site: Lorabell (Received) List of Newbies: Socalgardengal (Received) We are up to 31 participants, not counting newbies! This is the point in the swap that is both fun, and scary, seeing all the cool things that are sent in, and realizing all the work to come, LOL!!! I love it though : ) Bonnie |
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- Posted by highalttransplant z 5 Western CO (My Page) on Thu, Jan 24, 13 at 22:23
| The Dave in Louisiana mystery has been solved. They are from another forum. We are now up to 29 participants not counting newbies!!! LeafEricson, those are some nice sprouts you've got there. Very healthy looking! So far, 16 out of 25 varieties I sowed have sprouted. Some of the no shows were just sown in the past week, but a couple of the ones I am still waiting on have been 3 weeks, so I may have to resow. How long do you guys wait on the chinense varieties before resowing? I don't have a heat mat, which I know would speed things up considerably. There's still probably a week left to join in and still get your package here by the Feb. 8th deadline. So those of you lurking, go ahead and jump in and get your feet wet. |
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- Posted by LeafEricson 6 (My Page) on Fri, Jan 25, 13 at 9:52
| Hi Bonnie, I soak my seed overnight and plant them in there seed cells, I give them a max of 3 weeks before I resow with new seed obtained from a different source. It can take quite a while for some seed to decide they want to grow but that is usually an indication that the seed is not very viable. Unless it is a rare or hard to get seed, I won't wait. However believe it or not I have sown seed that was over 15 years old and some did sprout, just took a long time. A heat mat is a must have, I got mine from my local hydroponic store for only 25 bucks each. Shop around, if I was to buy anymore heat mats I would suggest getting either a long one that does multiple seed trays or getting ones that can be chain linked together. Eric |
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- Posted by highalttransplant z 5 Western CO (My Page) on Fri, Jan 25, 13 at 18:00
| Hi Eric! Guess I was thinking, since I didn't have a heat mat, and didn't do the pre-soak, that maybe I should give them a little more time, but I may resow a few of them. Not sure a heat mat is in the budget for this season, but maybe next year. I received three envelopes today, and one was a large donation from Smokemaster. I spent most of the afternoon researching all the interesting varieties he sent in. Thank you, Mike!!! Also received an envelope from Julia42, and one from Naturegirl2007 with lots of extras!!! I am overwhelmed by the generosity I have found here! Hope everyone has a great weekend! I've got my work cut out for me with so many seeds coming in!!! |
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| Rather than a heat mat, try germinating in the oven. Put in baggies as per common practice, put in oven, turn on interior light. Keeps them nice and warm. If you have an older stove with pilot light below, you won't even need the light. |
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- Posted by suburbangreen z8dfw (My Page) on Sun, Jan 27, 13 at 22:41
| Count me in. For a tease, I'll be sharing Congo Trinidad, Fish, Fatali, Georgia Flame, Tolli's Sweet, and Jimmy Nardello among others. |
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- Posted by highalttransplant z 5 Western CO (My Page) on Sun, Jan 27, 13 at 23:20
| DMForcier, with a family of five, my oven gets used a lot, so not sure that idea would work for me, but I could see how it might make a good germination chamber. Suburbangreen, I sent you an email. Welcome to the swap! |
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- Posted by suburbangreen 8 (My Page) on Mon, Jan 28, 13 at 12:58
| I had two flats of peppers this year but only 1 germination mat, so I tried something different for the other tray. I put a light bulb on a metal cooling rack (any heat-safe oven dish would work) in a 18 Gallon Sterilite Storage tote. The seed tray just fit into the top of the container but was too big to sink down into the bottom. I put a thermometer in the box to measure the temp. With an incandescent light bulb I put the lid on but left an opening for heat to escape. With the new energy efficient bulbs I needed to keep the lid closed and used a towel to trap more heat. Once the first seeds germinate I put the tray under under fluorescent shop lights on a heat mat. I sow many different types of peppers in one tray, so the germination times vary greatly. With heat from the shops lights and the heat mat, I keep enough heat for the straglers to germinate. Before using extra heat, I had very poor germination rates. |
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| When germination failed it made me crazy, thinking about many things, is it the heat, seeds or the time, never got a right answer until to use new seeds from different sources. Same time I have sawed Scorpion Butch T, Aji Amarillo and Habanero Tree, only the Scorpion Butch T seeds were germinated. Now I cannot complain to the seller, only I have to wait, what a frustration! By the way it is very unfortunate because we cannot sit together and eat all our hot chili recipes together. It will be very nice to see everyone's reaction when we taste our recipes. Caelian |
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- Posted by thismembername none (My Page) on Mon, Jan 28, 13 at 16:36
| a heat mat for me is a must. without my germination was horrible, with, amazing. The germ time for me is a maximum 2 weeks. If it doesn't germ within two weeks, i consider it a failure and throw the used jiffy pellet / dirt into the compost pile. |
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| Two weeks is a minimum for some of the super-hots. My first batch of ghosts popped open yesterday, and I started them on the 13th. Germ time shown online I've seen as high as 100 days (though I certainly wouldn't wait that long for any pepper). OTOH, the Thai's I dried at the same time took only three days The other varieties (mostly super-hots) are taking their time like the BJs. I bail if/when they start to mold, though... Sorry to hijack your thread Bonnie, but at least we're helping keep it up at the top. ;-) |
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- Posted by highalttransplant z 5 Western CO (My Page) on Tue, Jan 29, 13 at 15:26
| No worries, DMForcier! I am enjoying the conversation! I'm with you, I usually don't give up until I see mold, LOL!!! Just a reminder if you haven't already mailed your package out: I received a package from a Kevin L. Is that you Kevinitis? I also received a very nice donation from Habjolokia for the heat lovers in the swap! Thank you, Mark!!! Here is the updated list: Lorabell (Received) List of Newbies: Socalgardengal (Received) We are up to 34 participants, not counting newbies! If there is anyone on the list that hasn't received my mailing address, please let me know! Thanks, |
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- Posted by highalttransplant z 5 Western CO (My Page) on Thu, Jan 31, 13 at 16:26
| Just a reminder for those of you that haven't mailed your package out yet. The deadline for your seeds to reach me is Friday, February 8th!!! |
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| I'd like to join in too if I can squeeze in! I'm a newbie, this is my first year of going big with hot peppers. I'm getting an early start this year and so far I've got new seedlings of: Rocoto aji largo, Trinidad scorpion, Habanero arbol, Red Thai, Orange Thai, Serrano tampiqueno, Santaka asian, 7 pot, Snow White, orange manzano, red manzano, Trinidad perfume, puya, yellow pointed, large cumari, antillais Caribbean hab, bhut jolokia, paper lantern hab, ahi Brazilian pumpkin and finally Fatali. Im sprouting indoors using 2 2x4 heat mats. Next year I'm going to have serious seeds for swapping! |
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| I thought I posted a request to join on the WSing thread, but cant find it now. I would like to participate please, I am a newbie, but have purple beauty to offer. If I mail them out today , you should have them before the deadline. |
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- Posted by highalttransplant z 5 Western CO (My Page) on Sat, Feb 2, 13 at 11:46
| Good morning! Trickfox an MissyGA64, I have sent you both an email. Please let me know if you do not receive it. I received a few envelopes yesterday, and edited Tuesday's post to reflect the new arrivals. Just one more week before the serious work of swapping all of those seed packets begins!!! I do all of my sorting on a spreadsheet until all the seeds arrive, then it's time for the real deal. Hope everyone has a great weekend! |
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- Posted by highalttransplant z 5 Western CO (My Page) on Sat, Feb 2, 13 at 18:33
| I received a few more envelopes today. *** If there is a J.Morris from FL signed up on this forum you need to message me as soon as possible. *** Updated List: Lorabell (Received) List of Newbies: Socalgardengal (Received) If you haven't mailed your envelope yet, you do NOT need to mail a bubble envelope inside another bubble envelope!!! I will reuse the one you send everything in. Thanks! |
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| I did get to the post office in time yesterday. . . envelope is expected to arrive on Wednesday, fingers crossed it does. |
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- Posted by PEPPERMEISTER1 6 (My Page) on Sun, Feb 3, 13 at 21:00
| Bonnie, count me in, My seeds are ready to go, just send me the address and you'll have them by friday! Can't wait! |
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- Posted by highalttransplant z 5 Western CO (My Page) on Sun, Feb 3, 13 at 22:14
| Hi Peppermeister, and welcome to the swap! I've sent you an email with my mailing information. |
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- Posted by highalttransplant z 5 Western CO (My Page) on Mon, Feb 4, 13 at 17:23
| This swap is now closed!!! I received 7 envelopes today! *** If there is a J.Morris from FL signed up on this forum you need to message me as soon as possible. I have no idea who you are!*** Final List of GW Participants: Lorabell (Received) List of Newbies: Socalgardengal (Received) *** If you haven't mailed your envelope yet, you do NOT need to mail a bubble envelope inside another bubble envelope!!! I will reuse the one you send everything in. *** Newbies that do NOT send in a bubble envelope, or do NOT send in any return postage will go to the back of the line so to speak. I will fill ALL other envelopes first. It's just not fair to those that actually followed the directions. Thanks! |
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- Posted by highalttransplant z 5 Western CO (My Page) on Wed, Feb 6, 13 at 19:22
| Only received 1 envelope today. There is just one envelope from this forum and three from the other site that haven't arrived yet. The rest are newbies, and I don't really have to wait on them, since they won't have any seeds in them anyway. I have a fairly busy schedule this weekend, so I may not make a lot of progress on sorting until Monday, but I will hit it hard then. Final List of GW Participants: Lorabell (Received) List of Newbies: Socalgardengal (Received) If you don't see received next to your name, please let me know if your package is on its way. Thanks, |
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| Bonnie: Is there still time to join? I'm a newbie. Kevin |
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| Oh Snot!!!!!! Missed it!!!! Grrrrrrrrr!!!! |
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- Posted by highalttransplant z 5 Western CO (My Page) on Thu, Feb 7, 13 at 15:32
| I'm sorry guys, this swap is closed to new participants. It has been posted for over a month. |
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- Posted by highalttransplant z 5 Western CO (My Page) on Tue, Feb 12, 13 at 21:05
| Okay, I thought I would give a little update, so everyone would know how things are coming along.
I have received all the seed packages. There are a couple of newbie envelopes still out, but I am busy sorting (on a spreadsheet). Some lists are already complete, and just need to be physically sorted and packaged up. Those participants whose packages had the maximum amount of packets inside, will take a little longer, since it's harder to find things that you don't already have. I had hoped to have everything mailed back out by the end of the week, but I can see now that wasn't realistic. I didn't take into account Valentine's Day, and my two little ones have class parties that I have to prepare for and attend. What I will probably do is send the envelopes back out in small batches. As I have envelopes ready, I will post a list of whose went out. Oh, and I did place a couple of small seed orders for some frequently requested items, so there are a few envelopes that I won't be able to complete until the orders get here, which should be by the end of the week. So just know that I haven't fled the country with your seeds, LOL! And I am chipping away at the sorting every chance I get. I appreciate everyone's patience, and hope it will be worth the wait! Your hostess, |
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| Bonnie, That looks like a daunting pile of seeds. Of course its going to be worth the wait, they are pepper seeds after all. Thanks again for hosting and for letting so many of us Newbies join in. Missy |
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- Posted by suburbangreen z8dfw (My Page) on Wed, Feb 13, 13 at 0:44
| Thanks again. You'll probably see enough different varieties to put most seed catalogs to shame. Pete |
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| Hello I am a newbie ,and interested in some pepper seeds what I have to do to join u guys |
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- Posted by highalttransplant z 5 Western CO (My Page) on Tue, Feb 19, 13 at 15:33
| Mailed out four packages, two to GW participants, and two to folks on the other website. Now that I've got everything organized, things should move faster. The first couple of envelopes always seem to take the longest. I'll have more ready to go out in the morning, and will post the names once they are on the way. Please post on the swap thread to let me know that when your package arrives. Here are the ones that went out today: Sandysgardens - Mailed |
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- Posted by thismembername none (My Page) on Wed, Feb 20, 13 at 11:20
| hey bonnie, just wanted to make sure that my return postage included was sufficient or if I needed to wire you some more funds for the return trip. |
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- Posted by highalttransplant z 5 Western CO (My Page) on Wed, Feb 20, 13 at 16:46
| Hi Nathan, I've sent you an email. Sent one envelope out today, but it was for the other website. I have one ready to mail in the morning, and hope to get a couple more done tonight. However, my oldest son starts high school next year, and I have to take him to registration tonight, so not sure how long that will take, or how much time I'll have to work on the swap afterwards. Lorabell/Laura - Ready to mail UPDATE: Well, I managed to get one more packaged done this evening, and the lucky person is ... Naturegirl2007 - Ready to mail I'll stop by the post office on my way to work and get those in the mail. I am off on Friday, so I should be able to knock quite a few out then. |
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- Posted by naturegirl_2007 5B SW Michigan (My Page) on Thu, Feb 21, 13 at 13:13
| Cool! Presents in the mail soon. It is exciting to see what great varieties others have to share in exchanges. I'm just getting lights, etc. set up for the season. So far only have onions and leeks started. Peppers will be going soon. |
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- Posted by highalttransplant z 5 Western CO (My Page) on Thu, Feb 21, 13 at 19:56
| I've gotten three more packages done this afternoon, and am hoping to keep working on the swap this evening. My oldest son had a youth group event to go to tonight, but this time the hubby is taking him instead of me. Anyone else find that their kids schedules are way busier than ours were at their age? Not sure which one is more exhausting, the whole diapers/up-half-the-night stage, or the activities director/taxi driver stage of parenthood!!! Okay, back to the swap. Maple_grove - Ready to mail I'll update this post before going to the post office in the morning. Have a great evening! |
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- Posted by highalttransplant z 5 Western CO (My Page) on Fri, Feb 22, 13 at 15:22
| Okay, headed to the post office. In addition to the three listed above, I also have: Spacetogrow - Ready to mail Plus, a couple of envelopes for participants from the other website. I'll work on some more later, but my brain hurts, LOL, and I need a small break. Have a great day! |
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- Posted by sandysgardens 4MN (My Page) on Fri, Feb 22, 13 at 15:30
| Bonnie - You completely out-did yourself with my envy of pepper seeds I received on Thursday. I’m so glad the big bird in the sky got them here ahead of the snow coming in from the west today. Even though I have dozens of varieties already sown, I'm going to start a few of the varieties you sent - I just need to pick the ones - Shoot I might as well face it, I will be sowing more than just a few more! A BIG thanks to everyone who sent seeds in and a BIG thanks to Bonnie for putting this all together. I definitely had a number of my wants fulfilled! Sandy |
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- Posted by highalttransplant z 5 Western CO (My Page) on Sat, Feb 23, 13 at 20:41
| You're very welcome, Sandy! And a big thank you for you're very generous donation!!! I worked on the swap all afternoon, and only have 5 packages ready to mail. Grrrr!!! The good news is that was the last of the big envelopes, folks that sent in the maximum. The rest of them only have a dozen or less packets to swap, so they shouldn't take as much time. Plus, they are already swapped on the spreadsheet, so I am hoping it will move pretty quickly from here on out. Missed the post office hours for today, so the following will go out first thing Monday: Tinley244 - Ready to mail Plus one for the other site. Need to make a grocery run tomorrow before I have a mutiny on my hands, LOL, but if I get a chance to do any envelopes I'll update the list.. |
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| Bonnie, Have received my package...and THANK YOU so very much. More than I ever dreamed.... I appreciate all your work, a logistic nightmare in my book! You filled so many in my wish list that I actually squeeled in delight..my husband thought I was crazy. And thanks to all those who donated..what generosity. Laura |
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- Posted by PEPPERMEISTER1 6 (My Page) on Mon, Feb 25, 13 at 20:30
| Bonnie, seeds came today. What a selection! Thanks so much. You're organizational skills are quite impressive. I am so grateful for all of these interesting varieties. Thanks to everyone who sent in seeds and THANKS AGAIN TO BONNIE for all of your hard work and generosity. You are a pepper hero. -Peppermeister1 |
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- Posted by suburbangreen z8 (My Page) on Mon, Feb 25, 13 at 20:44
| Bonnie, I also received my seeds today. I'm stoked! I look forward to researching the surprise varieties, growing them, and experiencing the heat. Thanks to everyone for sharing. |
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- Posted by highalttransplant z 5 Western CO (My Page) on Tue, Feb 26, 13 at 20:50
| Life has been extremely hectic for my family the past couple of weeks, so I really appreciate everyone's patience with me. This is the first year since I started hosting this swap, that I was also working, so I should have allowed more time between when the seeds arrived and when I promised to have them back out. I am doing my very best, and have quite a few ready to go out in the morning. There are a couple more that I'd like to finish tonight, but I still have to finish cooking dinner and get the kids bathed, so not sure if I can get to them or not. Here is the list of the packages going out in tomorrow's mail: I'll update this post later if I get any more done. Please be sure to let me know when your package arrives. Thanks! UPDATE: Got two more ready to go: That is pretty much the last of the participants that sent seeds in. The rest is newbies. Won't have time to work on those tomorrow, but will try to wrap them up by the end of the week. |
This post was edited by highalttransplant on Wed, Feb 27, 13 at 2:19
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| Bonnie, Got mine today. Thank you so much for organizing and thanks to everyone else for sharing. This newbie is very grateful and plans to share next year. Thanks again! Matt |
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- Posted by highalttransplant z 5 Western CO (My Page) on Fri, Mar 1, 13 at 19:14
| Hi Matt, thank you for letting me know the package made it there safely! Worked on the swap all afternoon, and made it to the post office 10 minutes before they closed. Here's whose packages went out today: Socalgardengal Plus 3 from THP There are a whole lot of envelopes that have been sent out, and I just want to be sure they all arrive safely. Please post here when you receive your package. Thanks, |
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| Seeds are in! Thank you Bonnie for all the time and energy you put into this swap. I hope everyone has a great growing season. |
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- Posted by tinley244 (tinley244@insightbb.com) on Sat, Mar 2, 13 at 10:47
| Hello Bonnie, I received the seeds yesturday. Thankyou you so much for hosting the seed swap again. I am always amazed at all the different varieties, and I enjoy researching all the new seeds. Thank you again Bill |
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| I received the seeds! Thank you so much for all the work you put into this. I can imagine that this takes a lot of time, and organization. You are wonderful for doing this. I'm so excited by all the great varieties. My garden will be 95% peppers this year. |
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- Posted by LeafEricson 6 (My Page) on Sun, Mar 3, 13 at 18:14
| Hi Bonnie, the seeds arrived safely. Lots and lots of them; more than I was expecting! Your feeding my addiction lol :) I can't get enough. I feel like a kid in a candy shop with all these seeds. Like Christmas morning; no Red Rider BB gun in my package but I got a hel of a lot of really cool pepper seeds! Can't thank you enough for hosting this; I know it must of been a lot of work as you can see we all appreciate your hard work and dedication. I can't wait to share all the pepper seeds again next year with everyone. Eric |
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- Posted by maple_grove 6 (My Page) on Mon, Mar 4, 13 at 8:58
| Hi Bonnie, I got my seeds on Friday and like everyone else has said, I'm very happy with selection I got. What great variety, and many more than I had expected. You did a really great job, and I wanted to thank you personally. Alex |
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- Posted by maple_grove 6 (My Page) on Mon, Mar 4, 13 at 8:59
| EDIT: remove duplicate post. |
This post was edited by maple_grove on Mon, Mar 4, 13 at 9:00
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- Posted by scorpion_john 6 (scorpion_john@ymail.com) on Mon, Mar 4, 13 at 9:47
| Bonnie, mine arrived friday. I want to thank you and everyone that sent in seeds. I just join the swaps to share, not really expecting much. I was very impressed with what i was sent. Thanks again. John |
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- Posted by highalttransplant z 5 Western CO (My Page) on Tue, Mar 5, 13 at 10:31
| Glad to hear that everyone is happy with what they received back! Thank you John, for sharing all the extra goodies! I am down to the LAST THREE ENVELOPES!!! I have 10 ready to mail this morning: Plus the last couple packages from THP folks. It is such a relief to be winding down the swap. I love being able to fulfill wishes! Makes me feel a bit like Santa Claus, LOL, but I am ready to focus on getting the garden ready for planting. Well, as soon as it warms up a bit. Right now, it's 16 degrees outside. It's supposed to reach 50 by the weekend though. Come on spring!!! Thank you, EVERYONE, for participating in the Pick-A-Peck of Peppers swap! Your hostess, |
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- Posted by highalttransplant z 5 Western CO (My Page) on Tue, Mar 5, 13 at 20:26
| In tomorrow's mail: Remember to post when your seeds arrive! Thanks, |
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- Posted by thismembername none (My Page) on Sat, Mar 9, 13 at 16:25
| received. amazing variety. great job to everyone who participated. prepared to give donations for next go round |
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| It's been two weeks since i recieved my seeds and ALL the babies are up and doing great. I planted 4-5 seeds of each variety ( a good 20+ additional varieties from your swap) and my germination rate has been incredible... including all those cool super hot 7 pot varieties. . ( which makes over a 100 additional pepper plants in all) Thank you again. What fun! |
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- Posted by highalttransplant z 5 Western CO (My Page) on Sat, Mar 9, 13 at 17:01
| Yay!!! Happy to see sprouts up from the swap seeds already! I did some potting up last night. Here's my grow table right now. You can see it's pretty well maxed out!
There's still quite a few folks that haven't posted that their seeds arrived. Hope that they all safely reach their destination. |
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| THANK YOU, THANK YOU , THANK YOU to Bonnie for allowing us newbies to join and to everyone that send these wonderful seeds. Mine arrived in the mail today and I was over joyed when I opened it. I can hardly wait, tomorrow is planting day and I will have lots of pots with new varieties in them. Again, Thank you to everyone for being so generous and to Bonnie for hosting. I can hardly wait until next year to share seeds. Happy Gardening Missy |
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| I received my package! Thank you Bonnie for hosting this swap and all the generous members on this forum who donated seeds! |
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