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new: obf feb swap: love stories/valentines

brittneysgran
10 years ago

This swap will be an easy one and even if you are not an OBF member please join in if you like.

We know February is the month for lovers and represents Valentines day. Through out history we have heard of all the great love stories. To name a few:::
Romeo & Juliet
Cleopatra & Marc Anthony (Love so strong war was waged against them to break them up.
Bonnie & Clyde
John Alden & Priscilla Mullins (Romances in the earliest American Colonies)
Abigail & John Adams (Love affair during the Revolutionary War)
Annie Oakley & Frank Butler (Annie died in 1926 & Frank heartbroken died 18 days later)
Scarlett O Hara & Rhett Butler
Robin Hood & Maid Marian
King David & Bathsheba
Adam & Eve
Tarzan & Jane
And the list goes on.....
So what we will do is tell our own love story. Love is not only for the famous. How did you meet? Was it love at first sight or was it later? The best love story will get a
prize. We will also play BINGO so sign up and lets have some fun.

Also we will have partners and you are to make your partner a handmade valentine. Since the 19th century, handwritten valentines have given way to mass-produced greeting cards.

Approx. 190 million valentines are sent each year in the U.S. When you include the valentine-exchange cards made in school activities the figure goes up to 1 billion, and teachers become the people receiving the most valentines.

It will be a secret to your partner until they receive their card. I will let you know by e-mail who your valentine will be.

If you have a dollar tree locally or a craft store the possibilities are endless as to what you can create. Pinterest is an internet site that can help as well.

One other item to include in your card is anything you choose....You can send a packet of seeds, flower bulbs, candy & etc.

We must mail before Valentines Day so your partner will get their valentine before the big day, let's say by the 9th. Sign ups will be until Feb. 2nd..

Shirley

Comments (134)

  • brittneysgran
    Original Author
    10 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    I just got home from seeing Winter Tales.....loved it has anyone else seen it yet?

    Swapping:
    sguanzon -sent/ received
    panhandle_seed_swap - sent/received
    mcc 371 - sent/received
    ilovefarac - sent/received
    smitties - sent/received
    micyrey - sent/received
    pinkiris - sent/received
    christine00 - sent/received
    canyonwind - sent/received
    brittneysgran - sent

    Tammy has sent mine so I should get it on Monday.

    Christine-You are the winner....nobody picked the word secret admirer. I guess no one has a secret admirer including myself. LOL I will mail your lily hopefully next week. I will let you know when I take it to the PO so you can watch for it.

    I will think of another game and post a prize.

    Shirley

  • toomanyanimals
    10 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Very nice Valentine's being given here on OBF.
    I just love seeing and reading what everyone is doing.

    Hey Shirley, you have chosen 19 words now .... I only have 9 of them .... I'm not even batting 500. :o(
    LOL

  • brittneysgran
    Original Author
    10 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Sharon-I play BINGO at work and never win...sure am glad I am not a BINGO addict. I would never win at it. Hopefully your luck will turn around, drawing 3 words again tomorrow.

    GAME TIME

    Whew I had to work up an excel sheet to figure this game question out. There were two words that were chosen more times by you than the other words. What two words are they?

    The winner gets this:::::::::::::::::

    Muscadet Lily

    Hint-Both words have been drawn

    Shirley

  • Panhandle_Seed_Swap
    10 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    I'll guess Flowers and Chocolates! They sound like the ingredients for a perfect morning to me. :)

  • Melinda Hagen
    10 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    I'll guess cupid and hearts!

  • sandlapper_rose
    10 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    I hope everyone had a good Valentine's Day. I haven't been very good about logging on this month. There has been a lot going on and Mother Nature keeps playing tricks on us: two winter storms that lingered for days then topped off by an earthquake on Friday evening. No kidding! Here in SC. No damage that I know of - just another weird event.
    We are very thankful that our power didn't go out. The ice storm sure could have been a disaster and it was much worse one county over with 90% of that county losing their power.
    I'm adding a picture of the more recent storm that included snow, ice, freezing rain, rain, and more snow. This is the railing on my front porch and you can kind of see the layers to it.
    Hopefully in a few weeks my new granddaughter will be here and I can chime in with some great news!
    Jeanne

  • smitties
    10 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    I will guess candy and flowers. Two of my favorite things.

    Margo

  • brittneysgran
    Original Author
    10 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Headed out to sow some seeds at a friends house.

    Here are the three BINGO words for Sunday.

    Friend
    Titanic
    The Notebook

    Will check the game when I return.

    Hi Jeanne...I felt the earthquake here as well.

    Shirley

  • canyonwind
    10 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Shirley, I will guess the girls picked "Chocolates" and "Roses" more than any other!!!

    Enjoy your Sunday!

    Annie

  • pinkiris
    10 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Ill guess girlfriend and band

    Jayeanne

  • toomanyanimals
    10 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    I'll guess Pink and Roses.

    Ha, Ha, Shirley, I choose none of the 3 new words. I don't play Bingo much .... once every 5 years maybe, but I have wonderful memories of playing it at my Grandma and Grandpas house as a child. So I get a kick out of it when we play it here.
    Sharon

  • Christine00
    10 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    wow thats exciting! i dont usually win games, lol. thank-you! i will guess chocolates and fall in love..
    Annie im glad you liked your gift! i had fun making the card and shopping for the gift. i found out how to make the flower on pinterest.

  • brittneysgran
    Original Author
    10 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    OK just got back from planting seeds for a friend who lives in Fl. Sure hope they come up and she gets to enjoy them. You just never know about seeds. I have planted them and never see anything come up, so we will see.

    Just checked guesses and Annie and Sharon have one of the words right so everyone try again.

    Christine-Enjoy your new lily...I will mail it out tomorrow.

    Shirley

  • pinkiris
    10 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    guessing again with roses and love story

    Jayeanne

  • smitties
    10 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    I will guess roses and valentine. Margo

  • Melinda Hagen
    10 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    I'm going to guess roses and hearts!
    As most of you know, I have had a deep vein clot in my arm and now have small one in my left calf. I was in hospital until Thursday evening from Tuesday. So far no damage to my heart. But they want me to see my oncologist now and not wait for my yearly appt. in March. They think my pancreas, duodenum, and other places need to be checked to be sure all this chest pain and things I am having arent' coming from their. So my question is this, I was hosting in March, but have so many things going on right now, I would love to possibly switch months with someone else. I could still probably do it, but doubt if could concentrate on doing a good swap or be a good hostess right now. So if anyone would like to change a month with me, Please let me know! I am sorry, but feel like it's best for right now! Thanks for understanding and hopefully someone will be happy to trade months for me.

    Thanks for your time and hope all have a wonderful evening! Melinda

  • toomanyanimals
    10 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Shirley, Guessing Roses and Be Mine

    Melinda, I could take march off your hands since I don't have a month ,
    Sharon

  • Panhandle_Seed_Swap
    10 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Melinda, I'm praying for a your speedy recovery and restored health. You're such a sweetie!

    I will guess Roses and Flowers. :)

  • Melinda Hagen
    10 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Thank you so very much Sharon! I was looking forward to it, but sure I'll join. Just don't think I'll be able to host as might not be here daily with other dr. visits, etc. I so appreciate it! Melinda
    All you ladies have a great day!

  • sguanzon
    10 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    I will guess Roses and Love Story

  • Christine00
    10 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    i will guess roses and beloved..

  • brittneysgran
    Original Author
    10 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    No one has the second word yet so guess again.
    Roses
    ?

    I need everyone to vote on the best love story. Please read each one again and e-mail me your choice. These are the ladies who submitted a story.
    Sheri
    Margo
    Sharon
    Melinda
    Christine

    Melinda-As you read Sharon will take March. I think we had a couple of months still open so I will check and see which ones. Hope you are still doing well and no more clots.

    Jeanne-A new GD..how exciting. Can't wait to see pictures.

    BINGO WORDS for Monday.
    Cherish
    Poem
    February

    Shirley

  • pinkiris
    10 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    going to guess roses and February 14th

    Jayeanne

  • Christine00
    10 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    ill guess roses and lovebirds..

  • Melinda Hagen
    10 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    I'll guess roses and fall in love!~

  • sguanzon
    10 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    How about Roses and Cupid?

  • canyonwind
    10 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    How about Roses and Doves????

  • Panhandle_Seed_Swap
    10 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Roses and Ring perhaps?

  • brittneysgran
    Original Author
    10 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    February - Shirley (In progress)
    March - Sharon
    April - Jayeanne
    May - Margaret
    June - Shirley
    July - Carol
    August -
    September - Jeanne
    October - Annie
    November - Maryanne
    December -

    Melinda-August and December are the months not assigned to any one. Hope one of them works for you.

    We have a WINNER:::::::Annie
    Roses and Doves is the right answer.

    Don't forget to vote for you favorite love story. You can e-mail me your choice.

    Shirley

  • Melinda Hagen
    10 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    August will work great for me! Thanks to Sharon again!
    Congrats Annie! Hope everyone has a great day!

  • brittneysgran
    Original Author
    10 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    February - Shirley (In progress)
    March - Sharon
    April - Jayeanne
    May - Margaret
    June - Shirley
    July - Carol
    August - Melinda
    September - Jeanne
    October - Annie
    November - Maryanne
    December -

    BINGO WORDS for Tuesday:::::::::::

    Sweetheart
    Saint Valentine
    Candy

    Good Luck.

    Shirley

  • brittneysgran
    Original Author
    10 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    BINGO WORDS for Wed.

    Valentine
    Hugs
    Romance

    Shirley

  • brittneysgran
    Original Author
    10 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    February - Shirley (In progress)
    March - Sharon
    April - Jayeanne
    May - Margaret
    June - Shirley
    July - Carol
    August - Melinda
    September - Jeanne
    October - Annie
    November - Maryanne
    December - Sheri

    We now have all the months covered for 2014....way to go ladies.

    Swapping:
    sguanzon -sent/ received
    panhandle_seed_swap - sent/received
    mcc 371 - sent/received
    ilovefarac - sent/received
    smitties - sent/received
    micyrey - sent/received
    pinkiris - sent/received
    christine00 - sent/received
    canyonwind - sent/received
    brittneysgran - sent/received

    I received my awesome package from Michelle today...you outdid your self Michelle. What a great package you put together,.

    Pink gloves
    Baggies for seeds
    Gardening twist ties (I'm all the time needing these)
    2 hand creams from Avon (my favorite)
    Plant markers
    Vanilla antibacterial hand gel
    4 valentine blow pops
    16 Wild flower identification guides (love these)
    Plastic quick connect sets
    The most beautiful handmade valentine card..love it

    I will find my camera and get a picture of all these wonderful things.

    Thank you so much Michelle.

    Is anyone even close getting BINGO?

    WINNER::::::::Sharon you are the winner of the Love Story.
    Your gift will go out hopefully on Monday.

    GAME TIME

    The winner of the following question will get this Lily Chill Out.

    Something wonderful happened to my Granddaughter Brittney last Summer. Tell me what happened and in what month it happened.

    You can go back through 2013 posts and find out all about it.

    Shirley

  • Melinda Hagen
    10 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Your beautiful granddaughter got married and it was in the month of June! The pictures where wonderful! Melinda

  • toomanyanimals
    10 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Melinda, I'm looking forward to hosting the March swap. I need a pick me up after this long winter. Now I have to start thinking of what to do for it .... hummmmm.

    Thank you all for having me win the love story. It was nice reading all of them and getting to know just a little more about you. Sorry I missed the voting ... ive been paying attention mostly to the BINGO CONTEST. LOL

    And I'm still 2 words away on that one. I would think there has to be one or 2 who are only a word away from winning.

    I so dislike this month ... I call it the F month, no, not the bad word, I just don't say its name. LOL And this year it is really dragging on, but with a few rays of light ..... like this group. :o)

    Annie, congrats on winning the 2 words game. Roses and Doves ... who knew ... 2 such beautiful words!

    sharon

  • brittneysgran
    Original Author
    10 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Melinda-You are the winner the month was June and a beautiful wedding it was. It will be in March before I can ship your lily Chill Out. The Dutchman said he would ship bulbs out in March. I ordered way too many but love them.

    BINGO words for Thursday:

    Red
    Band
    Romeo and Juliet

    Shirley

  • Panhandle_Seed_Swap
    10 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    BINGO!

  • Panhandle_Seed_Swap
    10 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    I have to run to a Dr's appt. Do you still have my bingo list, Shirley? I can post it later tonight if you don't. :) THANK YOU!

    Sheri

  • Melinda Hagen
    10 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Thanks Shirley! March will be fine! And congrats on the
    bingo, Sheri! Off to Fayetteville for my oncology visit! Have a great day all! Melinda

  • toomanyanimals
    10 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Hurray to Sheri for winning the bingo game!

  • Panhandle_Seed_Swap
    10 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Thank you, ladies! This has been a really fun swap. A big THANK YOU to you, Shirley.

  • Christine00
    10 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Shirley, thanks for the lily!! it arrived in very good shape, and i look forward to seeing it bloom this year!

  • Melinda Hagen
    10 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    I loved this swap also, Shirley! A great host and great games! Thanks for hosting! Melinda

  • brittneysgran
    Original Author
    10 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Thank you ladies so much for the kind words. I really enjoyed hosting and look forward to our months coming up. We are vacationing in Pigeon Forge, Tn this weekend. I'm trying out my tablet my DS bought me for Christmas. LOVE IT

    Shirley

  • smitties
    10 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Shirley, enjoy your weekend. This was a great swap and I thank you for all you did. Margo

  • Christine00
    10 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    thank-you Shirley for the awesome swap!

  • canyonwind
    10 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Shirley, I received my Muscadet Oriental Lily...Thank you so much!!!!! And thank you for a very fun...fun....fun swap.
    Enjoy your Pigeon Forge weekend!

    Congrats Sheri on BINGO!!

    Happy weekend to all!

    Annie

  • brittneysgran
    Original Author
    10 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    February - Shirley (In progress)
    March - Sharon
    April -
    May - Margaret
    June - Shirley
    July - Carol
    August - Melinda
    September - Jeanne
    October - Annie
    November - Maryanne
    December - Sheri

    Jayeanne will not be able to host the month of April so if anyone is interested LMK.

    Winners for Februarys swap.
    Christine-Lily Whistler (received)
    Annie-Lily Muscadet (received)
    Melinda-Lily Chill Out (sending in March)
    Sheri our BINGO winner-
    Sharon our Love Story winner-

    Sheri and Sharon I will list some Lilies I have ordered and you tell me which Lily you would like for your prize. The shipment will arrive in March so I will mail when I receive them.

    Lilies to choose from:
    Black Out
    Tiny Padhye
    Vermeer
    Dizzy
    Hot Line
    Giraffe
    Red Dutch
    Salmon Star

    We had a wonderful time this week-end. We love for everyone in our small immediate family going on our mini vacation with us. We took the tour on the Titanic and it was great. Makes me want to watch the movie again. Friday and Saturday night the ladies went to the movies and saw Endless Love and Monument Men. We shopped so much we had to go to the late late shows. Such fun we got back to the cabins at 12:30 each night. Funny but I'm still not tired from the lack of sleep I got.

    Night all,

    Shirley

  • toomanyanimals
    10 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Shirley, so glad you had a wonderful time. Hmmm, sounds like fun .... shopping and movies!

    Hubby and I took the daughter and dog to the FROZEN cottage. Walked out on the cottage lake, then walked on Lake Huron (one of the Great Lakes). Ate a nice Warm meal and spent the night in a hotel. Our cottage is truly a cottage ... lol. No water, no heat in the winter. Then Sunday we walked a trail in a nearby park and Walked on the river that runs through the park. Lots of walking on frozen water about sums up our trip. LOL
    Believe it or not, we had a good time.

    If possible I would love to have the Tiny Padhye Lily.
    Thank you,
    Sharon

  • brittneysgran
    Original Author
    10 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Sharon good choice on the Tiny Padhye lily it is one of my favorites. I ordered it last year and wanted more of them so I ordered it again this year. The cottage sounds like lots of fun....sometimes the simple things make lasting memories.

    Shirley

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