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| This is 'All Year Round' robin. NO experience require or references needed for newbies or anyone else.
I also want everyone who wants to join know something small each month is good and it can be homemade. I know some of us can't paid alot for postage. We will have someone new to send to every month. I will post who you will send to on the 6th of every month. These are the Themes for each month: April - hummimgbird feeder / birdfeeder / birdhouse
You will also need to send (your choice) one of these - seeds, bulbs, cuttings or a plant with each months box. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
We will need to know a little about you. If you can email me your answers to these question with your GW name, name and mailing address. What is your favorite color or colors ? What is your favorite animal or animals ? What is your favorite flower or flowers ? Tell us a little about your gardens ? Is there a theme ? Is there a want list of seeds ? Is there a want list of plants ? Is there anything else you would like for us to know about you ? What size garden glove do you wear ? RULES:
So far we have:
If there is a star after your name, that means I got your emails with your answers to the questions from above. Thank you. Can the rest of you please send. Oh, I need to answer them too. Will do that right now. We are going to have fun, mkruby7
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- Posted by wynative z5 WY (marie.scharen@dot.state.wy.us) on Tue, Mar 28, 06 at 13:30
| Can I join? I will send you an email. Thanks, Marie |
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| Yeah wynative join ! |
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| We now have 11, YEAH!!!!!!! This is going to be GREAT. Can't wait to get started. mkruby7 |
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- Posted by agardenofweedin 7b-8 GA (My Page) on Wed, Mar 29, 06 at 9:03
| Already looking for goodies and planning for upcoming months-- I think I'll start a box so I'll remember where everything is-- And good thing -- JoAnn's just sent my new coupon. Time for shopping. |
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- Posted by dancingmoons 6 South East CT (dancingmoons@gmail.com) on Wed, Mar 29, 06 at 10:21
| I have a quick question ... As I too, start looking around, yeah never know what you might find! The JUNE item list says "Flag" is that the smaller "garden" type flag? or the larger "flagpole" flag?? just wondering....  |
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| Oh, thats the other question I needed to ask. QUESTION: What size flag would you like/have already ? Thank you Trish (dancingmoons) for asking. agardenofweedin what a great idea, starting a box to keep everything in. We need welcome snyder, they sign up on the other post. WELCOME ! Well I'm going to drop my son at school & go feed my horse now. Then shopping and postoffice. Everyone have a GREAT DAY, mkruby7 |
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- Posted by wynative z5 WY (marie.scharen@dot.state.wy.us) on Wed, Mar 29, 06 at 11:37
| MKRuby - thanks for letting me join in on the fun!! I found the cutest idea for this months theme :)) Can't wait to find out who my pal will be. Marie |
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- Posted by dancingmoons 6 South East CT (dancingmoons@gmail.com) on Wed, Mar 29, 06 at 16:51
| Just a little "BUMP" Come on and join in!!! |
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- Posted by efrosty1 Z5 OH (efrosty1@yahoo.com) on Wed, Mar 29, 06 at 18:41
| is there room for me? |
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- Posted by serenity_lane_ga 8 (My Page) on Wed, Mar 29, 06 at 23:07
| still room for one more? I'll send you my answers just in case!! Thanks, Amy |
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| Everyone welcome efrosty1 and serenity_lane_ga. We are glad to have you. We now have 13 pals. And 8 more days before April's closing deadline. I went shopping and found some great items for are RR. Find some plants too. Waaaaay to many plants. OHHHHHHH, I can't wait to get started. I will update again soon, mkruby7 |
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- Posted by serenity_lane_ga 8 (My Page) on Thu, Mar 30, 06 at 21:43
| mkruby7, did you get my email i'm having a problem with my sent mail? Please let me know, Amy |
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| 5 more days to sign-up. And to get started. mkruby7 |
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| We have a great start for April. But there is still 3 more days to sign-up and there is room for more. Also if you can't do April, you can sign-up for May. Just let me know that it's for May. Or wait for May sign-up posting. It will be after April 5th. Thank you to all that sign-up already, mkruby7 |
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- Posted by efrosty1 Z5 OH (efrosty1@yahoo.com) on Mon, Apr 3, 06 at 17:30
| just checking in |
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| One more question. Would everyone like to do birthday's ? If so I would need them. Please vote here/post. Thanks, mkruby7 |
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- Posted by gardeningwitch 6 (My Page) on Tue, Apr 4, 06 at 10:44
| Birthdays sound fun, I missed the other birthday swap. Mine is in July! |
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| Yes, I agree, birthdays are fun. What did you have in mind? Mine is in June. |
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- Posted by debbya z4IL (da1763@aol.com) on Tue, Apr 4, 06 at 14:13
| My Birthday is in December.
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- Posted by dancingmoons 6 South East CT (dancingmoons@gmail.com) on Tue, Apr 4, 06 at 16:07
My birthday is in June  |
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| So birthdays is a go. What do you think of all of us send a card to the birthday people in there birthday month. Let me know. ONE MORE DAY FOR APRIL SIGN-UPS !!!! Have I gotten everyone answers Please be on the look out on April 6th for a email with copy of answers and who you will be sending to. Thank you everyone for helping me at get this together, mkruby7 |
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| Is it too late to join? PLMK Thanks Sonya(ganesh108) |
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| Let's welcome ganesh108. We have 3 1/2 hours left for April sign-ups. mkruby7 |
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| April is close to sign-ups. BUT, you can sign-up for May. Look for the NEW post tonight. If anyone has not receive a email from me, please let me know (post it here). I will be putting the final details together tonight. I hope to have everyones answer to question from above by then. I will check to see who I got from and let you know (here). SO IS EVERYONE READY !!!
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- Posted by dancingmoons 6 South East CT (dancingmoons@gmail.com) on Thu, Apr 6, 06 at 16:10
Im sooooooooo EXCITED to get my buddies name!!! Cant wait to get my buns in gear and go shopping!!!!  P.S. I this a secret swap?? or can we tell ? |
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| Ruby, I have not received an e-mail. Will we be sending to the same person ever month? Ann GW name snyder |
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| OK, here is the line up. sguanzon sends to gardeningwitch I still need answers from : Also anne_geee I will need your mailing address. Let's remeber mailing deadline is April 15th. Also please watch for a email from me title 'garden decorating Pals'. mkruby7 |
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| Fivemeows I had to remove you from the 'line-up' until I hear from you. As you have no email address on your GW page to give you details for April. Hope to hear from you soon. mkruby7 |
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| Gardeningwitch it has been point out to me that I don't have a profile (the answers) for you. Can you please send rigth away. Thanks Also a reminder April is Birdhouse, birdfeeders & hummingbirdfeeders. Plus seeds, cuttings or plants of your choice and a if your pal has a brithday this month please send something. If there is anymore questions please email me. mkruby7 PS. I will send out a up-dated email when I get more profiles. |
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- Posted by debbya z4IL (da1763@aol.com) on Fri, Apr 7, 06 at 17:09
| Hi, My partner for April is- fivemeows. In the email you sent I have-agardenofweedin.
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| The email is who you are to send to. Has anyone sent there box ? Please post here when you send and received your box. mkruby7 |
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- Posted by efrosty1 Z5 OH (efrosty1@yahoo.com) on Tue, Apr 11, 06 at 22:56
| i haven't yet.. waiting on payday...lol need money money money..don't we all.....lol have a great weeekend everyone.. |
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- Posted by gardeningwitch 6 (My Page) on Wed, Apr 12, 06 at 10:11
| I'm sorry!! I am a stay at home mom of 2 boys ages 4 and almost 2. I have been married for 5 years. I dragged my husband kicking and screaming to the country. I think he is getting used to it though! This sounds like a really fun round robin!! |
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- Posted by wynative z5 WY (marie.scharen@dot.state.wy.us) on Wed, Apr 12, 06 at 11:28
| MKRuby ~ I have not recieved an address yet. I don't know if it is not getting though or what??? I really want to be in this exchange. Maybe someone else could get it to me? This email thing is driving me nuts! Thanks and have a great day! |
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- Posted by amybabyboy3 Georgia (My Page) on Wed, Apr 12, 06 at 12:01
| Joy, Thank you so much for my April box. I love everything. The birdhouse that you made is so special. You are very talented and I will treasure it. I have already planted all my plants and I love them. The obiedient purple plant, pink yarrow and confederate rose. I love the garden fabric and cute weather worm. Thank you again so much. I love it. Amy |
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- Posted by agardenofweedin 7b-8 GA (My Page) on Wed, Apr 12, 06 at 14:57
| Amy- You are too sweet. Thank you for the kind words and Wow that was fast-- I was worried about the plants. Happy Gardening-- joy |
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- Posted by debbya z4IL (da1763@aol.com) on Wed, Apr 12, 06 at 18:54
| My package went out today. USPS tracking number 0305 1720 0000 6251 8457. I hope you enjoy it, Joy!
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| Marie, this email thing is BAD. I email you days ago. Maybe someone else can forward the email with the 'profiles' to you. Is there anyone who can forward my email to wynative ? Is there anyone else NOT get the email ? UPDATE: WE STILL NEED PROFILES FOR: We will only wait until April 14th at 8pm my time for your profiles. Then I will have to bump you until May (must have profile by May 5th). PLEASSSSE, we want everyone to play. efrosty1 I will let you know on April 14th after 8pm who you are sending too. Ok, it's going to be in the 80's here today. Got to get outside to water those seedlings. Everyone have a great day. mkruby7
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| Jackie, I'm still in need of gardenwitch' address. Thanks. |
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- Posted by efrosty1 Z5 OH (efrosty1@yahoo.com) on Thu, Apr 13, 06 at 15:26
| wynative-- i have emailed 4 times..i am so sorry that you can not get mail.i have been there before... if there is some one you know you can get mail from have them email me and maybe they can forward mine to you.. i'll try a few different things..ok? please let me know if any get through to you.. erica |
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- Posted by amybabyboy3 Georgia (My Page) on Thu, Apr 13, 06 at 16:10
| Snyder( Ann) Be on the lookout. Your package went out this morning and there are some perishables inside. Enjoy! Amy |
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| I sent mine to wynative this morning. Ann |
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- Posted by efrosty1 Z5 OH (efrosty1@yahoo.com) on Thu, Apr 13, 06 at 18:19
| has anyone been able to contact wynative through email? i can't get through to her, and would like to forward my mailing addy to her...thanks erica |
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- Posted by wynative z5 WY (marie.scharen@dot.state.wy.us) on Fri, Apr 14, 06 at 9:41
| Good news ~ I recieved a responce from Deb and she is forwarding Erica's address to me! If I get it today, your package will be going out this afternoon and I will post conformation asap. Thanks for all the help with this, to all that have tried. Some work, some don't... I will keep working on this, hopefully it will be fixed soon. Wishing every one a wonderful weekend and that the Easter Bunny treat everyone very well :) |
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| Thank you everyone for helping with the email problems. Got a email from serenity lane ga today. Just her address, thank you. But we still need a profile. Still need ganesh108 mailing address by tonight and profile. mkruby7 |
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- Posted by efrosty1 Z5 OH (efrosty1@yahoo.com) on Fri, Apr 14, 06 at 14:32
| i will wait until monday/tuesday to ship out.. hopefully my pal will have her profile up. sorry not to ship on the 15th, i'm sure you guys will understand since we just got the addy today.. erica |
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- Posted by kellyinflorida 9 (My Page) on Fri, Apr 14, 06 at 14:53
| Hi, Can I get in on this one? Thanks, |
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- Posted by dancingmoons 6 South East CT (dancingmoons@gmail.com) on Fri, Apr 14, 06 at 15:36
| I too will be waiting til Mon./Tues. to ship my box. I have it all packed up, for some reason I thought because of the holiday today the PO was closed, and i work Saturdays...So..... I am sorry DebbyA for being a couple of days late..Will post conf # when i ship :) Trish  |
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| serenity lane ga sends to kellyinflorida kellyinflorida sends to mkruby7 I will send you both emails. Sorry ganesh108 I have not hear from you. Please email me when you can. mkruby7 |
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- Posted by gardeningwitch 6 (My Page) on Sat, Apr 15, 06 at 12:04
| Hi! I just realized as I was packing up the box, but I don't have Anne_geee's address!! So I won't be making it to the post office today :( Hopefully I will get her address before Monday! Thanks! |
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| I received a very nice box today from Annbabyboy3 for my April swap. Beleive I had Amy in another swap and she does a great job. This is what I go from Amy.2 perennial plants one is Lavatera, Looked it up and it has a beautiful bloom, also a globeamaramth purple, 2 bags of smellie good and it does smell good, a mini scrapbook kit with pretty garden stickers and10 mini die casts, and a beautiful wooden bird housse it is white and has flowers painted on it , they look like panseys, has a little scalloped edge all around it and a place in front that has some imiation grass in it, very cute. I Love it all Amy. You did a great Job. Ann |
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- Posted by agardenofweedin 7b-8 GA (My Page) on Sun, Apr 16, 06 at 20:01
| Deb- Got my box Saturday. Thank you so much for the hummer feeder and seeds. Great swap. Joy |
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- Posted by amybabyboy3 Georgia (My Page) on Mon, Apr 17, 06 at 8:16
| Ann, I'm so glad you liked everything! Your garden pal. Amy |
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- Posted by wynative z5 WY (marie.scharen@dot.state.wy.us) on Mon, Apr 17, 06 at 12:59
| Erica ~ your box is on it's way. Conformation #0305-0830-0004-0712-9484. You will notice when it arrives that it has been opened, yes I forgot to add something... Hope you enjoy! Ann ~ My box arrived today and WOW!!! I love the brass & glass bird feeder, it is truely beautiful! This is the other goodies I recieved: 2 pair of bootie socks(will see if I get to wear them or not as my daughter has a sock fettish), an adorable cow planter, a much needed pair of garden gloves, lovely purple glads, they look almost neon in the picture, purple liatris, a cute little froggy garden stake and candy/cookies for my daughter. Thanks so much Ann!! |
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- Posted by efrosty1 Z5 OH (efrosty1@yahoo.com) on Mon, Apr 17, 06 at 16:11
| since i still do not have a profile for serenity lane ga, i am gonna guess and wing it.. i hope you like what i have picked out...lol erica |
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- Posted by serenity_lane_ga 8 (My Page) on Mon, Apr 17, 06 at 22:21
| I sent my profile ??? not sure why no one got it my gmail is acting crazy!! I have emailed kellyinflorida for her address but I still haven't heard?? Thanks Erica I'm sure I'll LOVE what you picked!! Thanks, Amy |
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- Posted by dancingmoons 6 South East CT (dancingmoons@gmail.com) on Tue, Apr 18, 06 at 14:41
| Hello all!! DEBBYA your box is on the way!! Sent it out this morning :) USPS Conf. # 03052710000345676881 Hope you enjoy it !! Blue Skies!!! |
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- Posted by efrosty1 Z5 OH (efrosty1@yahoo.com) on Tue, Apr 18, 06 at 16:32
| #03052710000099575638--now the only thing on my list is taxes tomorrow...eeeckkkk......lol erica |
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| I try to post last night, but something happen. And lost my internet. I want everyone to know that the 15th mailing date is NOT set in stone. But please get out by the 22nd. We want to start thinking about the next month. I hope everyone is having fun ! mkruby7 |
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- Posted by efrosty1 Z5 OH (efrosty1@yahoo.com) on Thu, Apr 20, 06 at 17:08
| sorry it took so long to post, i have been working every chance i can get..i got Marie's box...it had bird of paridise seeds, and a lovely birdhouse. it will go great in my daughters new flower bed, we are planning..and a cute gnome cottage..lol to cute-my daughter loved it. she has it right by her bed..thats so much for making our week..erica |
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- Posted by debbya z4IL (da1763@aol.com) on Thu, Apr 20, 06 at 20:19
| My box from Trish arrived today! What a nice box!! I received the cutest DOGGIE birdhouse! Plus, something from my 'most wanted' list- *LAVENDER MOONVINE SEEDS*... YAY! Trish also included 2 suet cakes/holder for the birds! Thanks sooo much Trish for such a nice box!
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- Posted by dancingmoons 6 South East CT (dancingmoons@gmail.com) on Sun, Apr 23, 06 at 16:22
| These are for you also Deb!!...(My friend made them)Hope you enjoy them!! Glad you liked the gifts, I was so happy to get you them!! Blue Skies!! Trish
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| Gardeningwitch -- your box is on it's way! Sue |
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- Posted by debbya z4IL (da1763@aol.com) on Sun, Apr 23, 06 at 19:45
| Trish, I love the siggies! Thank you sooo much! |
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- Posted by gardeningwitch 6 (My Page) on Tue, Apr 25, 06 at 9:38
| Sue! I got it yesterday!! It is a very nice bird feeder, which I needed, My husband broke my big one! And a really nice windowsill herb garden, and a lot of herb seeds!! Thank you so much!!! |
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- Posted by wynative z5 WY (marie.scharen@dot.state.wy.us) on Tue, Apr 25, 06 at 10:25
| Erica ~ Glad you liked everything. I sent bulbs also, did you find them? I know there was also of packing peanuts but I hope they didn't get lost. Marie |
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- Posted by kellyinflorida 9 (My Page) on Thu, Apr 27, 06 at 7:16
| I am so terribly sorry about the delay with me, I won't bore you with the excuses. I have contacted serenitygardens with the information and my package will be gone tomorrow. I will make it a nice fat package to make up for my delay's. So sorry! |
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- Posted by efrosty1 Z5 OH (efrosty1@yahoo.com) on Fri, Apr 28, 06 at 17:54
| wynative-- yes i got the bubls..lol i just found them in the box, as i was breaking it down 2 days ago.lol what a nice surprise that was.. thanks so much..i can't wait to watch them grow..
Label/Receipt Number: 0305 2710 0000 9957 5638 Your item was delivered at 2:27 pm on April 22, 2006 in BRUNSWICK, GA 31523. |
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| I'm back. I know everyone has not receive there box. dancingmoons Is there anyone else ? Please let me know. |
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| Haven't received mine. |
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- Posted by kellyinflorida 9 (My Page) on Mon, May 1, 06 at 13:05
| My package to mkruby was terribly late *BUT* I shipped priority with delivery confirmation 0305 1720 0001 9674 8188 , I made it a very fat box with lots of plants included (at least 6) to make up for my terrible trading this month. I haven't received my box yet but I think my partner is shipping today. I will post upon arrival. Oh and I will be leaving for the Keys May 12th, If I can get my trading information for May before that I will ship promptly this month.
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| sguanzon I sent your box on 4/27 - couldn't find the plant I own you. Had to go to three stores. kellyinflorida you will have partners name by the 6th of May. dancingmoons did you get your box ? anne_geee did you send daningmoons box ? mkruby7 |
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- Posted by dancingmoons 6 South East CT (dancingmoons@gmail.com) on Tue, May 2, 06 at 8:43
| Hi all..... No, i have not yet recieved my box or any e-mail from anne_geee. I will keep you all updated, and let you know if i recieve anything Blue Skies :) Trish |
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- Posted by kellyinflorida 9 (My Page) on Tue, May 2, 06 at 8:55
| Thanks MKRuby, I look forward to the 6th to see who I'll be trading with, I have already started on my May box in an effort to be on time this month. I hope you can use some of the plants I sent to you. Your in a climate similar to mine and everything I sent does well here. I am excited to see my first trade box too. I will post when it arrives and let everyone know about the goodies I get. Thank you for doing this monthly trade, I know it is a huge undertaking and your very appreciated for doing it.
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| Mkruby7 (Jackie) Thank you for my most wonderful box. You really shouldn't have. I got the best geranium cuttings and an absolutely perfect bird feeder. Went right out and put it in my lemon tree. The colors match perfectly! Thanks so much -- can't wait to see who we'll be matched with in May. Thanks again for being a great host Jackie! Sue G |
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- Posted by sheilaschnauzies Z4bNE (My Page) on Tue, May 2, 06 at 12:30
| I just sent you an email with my answers in case there is room for one more to jump in for May! |
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- Posted by wynative z5 WY (marie.scharen@dot.state.wy.us) on Tue, May 2, 06 at 13:03
| Only 4 more days till I know who I get to send to :) I also have the goodies for my pal ready to go. I had to go shopping twice as I just knew that this month's theme was 'garden signs'. I shopped and shopped all weekend till I found the PERFECT sign. Then I thought I would check to see what next month's theme is and low and behold ~ this month is 'garden statues'..... So I got to go statue hunting yesterday and am ready for Aug. :) Happy Spring everyone! |
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| Please look for NEW: May 'Gardening Decorating RR' on May 6th. I will also email everyone with are new members profiles. mkruby7 |
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- Posted by kellyinflorida 9 (My Page) on Tue, May 2, 06 at 15:40
| Thanks Amy! I got my package today and inside I found a bunch of goodies. I got a really cute frog statue for the garden, a mini wind chime, hummingbird feeder, mini hummingbird feeder, 4 canna bulbs, 4 packs of seeds and a cute little garden sign that says butterflies welcome. THANKS SO MUCH !! I am off to decorate my garden, |
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- Posted by serenity_lane_ga 8 (My Page) on Tue, May 2, 06 at 22:51
| Kelly. Your VERY Welcome! Amy |
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- Posted by kellyinflorida 9 (My Page) on Thu, May 4, 06 at 7:45
| Jackie did your box arrive? The delivery confirmation is 0305 1720 0001 9674 8188. If it hasn't arrived I hope it comes today before the plants die. Amoung other plants, I put some pink and white vinca in there for you since it was on your wish list. Kelly |
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- Posted by gardencraze 9 (My Page) on Sun, Apr 12, 09 at 16:53
| Hi I'm not quite sure how this all works, but I would sure love to join you. I to Im garden crazy. can I join you? |
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