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| 2nd THREAD
FOR NEWBIES:
2~ The Newbie will be adopted by ONE (1) experienced gardener. 3~ The Newbie will be required to send a box of gardening gifts to his/her adoptive gardener, in exchange for a box of seeds, plants & good gardening advice. This box can contain gardening tools, magazines, gloves, lotions, decorations, windchimes....anything pertaining to gardening & things that your adoptive gardener will enjoy & find useful. 4~ The Newbie will send his/her box out in the month of APRIL, to be received by his/her E.G. BEFORE the end of that month.
FOR EXPERIENCED GARDENERS: 1~ An experienced gardener is someone who has been on GW for more than 3 months and has seeds, plants and advice to share. 2~ An experienced gardener can adopt up to TWO (2) Newbies, but keep in mind that you will be required to send a box of plants & seeds to each. (when you sign up, please send me an email letting me know how many Newbies you'd like to adopt) 3~ Your box should be sent only AFTER receiving a box from your Newbie. Please make sure that you include growing instructions & tips with your plants/seeds. 4~ The E.G. will send his/her box out in the month of MAY, with the Newbie receiving that box BEFORE the end of the month.
The swap is open until we reach our capacity for Newbies (i.e.: as long as we have enough E.G.'s to adopt the Newbies, we'll take new sign-ups.) Right now, we're nearly at full capacity. We will take NEWBIE alternates, though, in case one or more Newbies does not fulfill their requirements. I ask that all Newbies please send me an email, containing your address, zone & plant/seed preferences (if any). PLEASE keep in mind that the Experienced Gardeners will do their best to send you things that you will like, but THIS IS NOT A WISH FULFILLING SWAP, and it is NOT possible to give you your hearts desire. (however much we may wish to do so.) :O)
NEWBIES:
E.G.'S:
Melissa |
Follow-Up Postings:
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- Posted by ishareflowers 5 MA. (ishareflowers@aol.com) on Fri, Mar 20, 09 at 10:16
| Hi everyone, I'm still here and still wanting a newbie to adopt! Bunny, when will we know who we are sending to? I would love to request someone if that's what will happen. I've looked at some lists and have a special something and same zonish as one of our newbies. I'm getting two puppies today but will check in and see how the partners will be paired up sometime in the next day or two. Have a great day all! |
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- Posted by sassybutterfly_2008 7 NorthWest GA (My Page) on Fri, Mar 20, 09 at 10:24
| Congrats on the puppies Lisa!! :) Download some episodes of the Dog Whisperer..lol I thought he was a nut but after seeing some episodes, he is REALLY great w/ his advice and has helped me tremendously w/ my 2 lil rambunctious labs! Happy Friday everyone!! ~wendy |
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- Posted by lindaruzicka Z6 PA (My Page) on Fri, Mar 20, 09 at 11:03
| ahhh The Dog Whisperer! He's the BOMB! |
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- Posted by hazelnutbunny 7A (My Page) on Fri, Mar 20, 09 at 11:50
| Lisa~ I'll be assigning partners next Friday. I'll give it another week, since we've still got space for about 3 more newbies. I'm trying to match partners up according to zone, mostly. We seem to have an abundance of zone 5 people. LOL Email me if you want to talk about it a bit more. :O) |
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- Posted by hazelnutbunny 7A (My Page) on Fri, Mar 20, 09 at 13:17
| Reminder to the NEWBIES: If there are 2 **'s by your name, this means I have received your information. If there aren't any **'s, please EMAIL ME with your mailing address. THANKS!! NEWBIES: |
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| hello my name is timmyhotwheels(aka micyreyJR). I'm 6 years old I will send you some stuff and maybe some seeds I like to grow pumpkins, sunflowers, daisies, and all diffrent kinds of flowers too. why I like so many plants and flowers, is becouse I love plants. I am going to plant some flowers in my garden. from timmyhotwheels please send any easy zone 5 perennials but annuals would be great. |
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- Posted by sassybutterfly_2008 7 NorthWest GA (My Page) on Fri, Mar 20, 09 at 19:05
| psst Linda.. I think he's adorable too! shhhh lol ~Wendy |
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| Oh that was so cute... |
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- Posted by lindaruzicka Z6 PA (My Page) on Fri, Mar 20, 09 at 21:10
| awwww....he's cute.... |
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| Good Morning Everyone. Cindy |
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- Posted by barefoot_contessa 5a (My Page) on Sun, Mar 22, 09 at 2:20
| Thanks for all of the advise on the other thread about the mail lady. Cindy, you are too sweet to offer fencing :-) I think I will stop by Menards in the next couple of weeks and look at stuff like that. I have called the PO. I have talked to her, and I have raised my voice a bit at her. She just doesn't care. People around here really don't understand gardening. You think they would seeings this is a farming community!!! But, who knows!!! I thought about just moving my mailbox. I would rather inconvenience myself than sacrifice my plants. I am getting excited about doing this swap! I can't wait!!! Carrie |
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| Carrie you are welcome if you change you mind just let me know.. Cindy |
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- Posted by lindaruzicka Z6 PA (My Page) on Sun, Mar 22, 09 at 11:46
| soooo...are there anymore newbies out there?.."beating the bushes and wafting around fresh baked brownies" |
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- Posted by diggingdevil 7/8 NC (My Page) on Sun, Mar 22, 09 at 12:11
| Hello again, I posted this in the first posting but did not get a response as to whether I will be allowed to join. Original post: Oh I see I am too late to join this. I haven't been able to join in much of anything since I joined in on the fun of the Card Swap in Dec. Could I be a newbie backup? I joined in late Nov and I don't have any plants other then a few unnamed irises and daffodils don't think too many are looking for those. At any rate if not, have fun everyone. This looks like it will be a fun swap. Thank you, DD I contacted hazelnutbunny by email so I will be waiting on a reply thank you, DD |
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- Posted by hazelnutbunny 7A (My Page) on Sun, Mar 22, 09 at 13:04
| Hi everyone! I hope ya'll are having a great weekend. It's nice & sunny here, so of course we're out doing some debris cleanup. LOL Just wanted to share a pic & funny story with everyone real quick. Our cat, Marm, has been looking really....um....FAT lately, and has been waddling around the yard. He's actually put on 8 lbs in the last 2 weeks. I just assumed that he'd been doing his share of hunting, since we've had so many birds in the yard, hiding in all the downed limbs & such. WELL......turns out, that my ever-adorable 5 year old daughter, Aubeni, has been feeding this cat 5 meals A DAY! And I mean, MEALS....as in....a tupperware bowl (a 2 cup capacity) FULL of cat food. We went through a 20lb bag in less than 2 weeks, with ONE CAT. This poor cat has been gobbling down enough food for 10 cats. GEE WHIZ! I actually caught Aubeni giving him the food, and she confessed to giving him that much food a day. *UGH* So we had a stern talk about how much food the darn cat actually NEEDS & why. She thought she was doing him a favor, the sweet girl. She thought because he was meowing, he was hungry. LOL This is Marm.....look closely, and I think you can see the smile on his furry face. LOL! This is one spoiled cat. The girls even carry him around like a baby (blanket and all), and they even put him in the baby swing & push him for hours. The cat loves it. |
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- Posted by hazelnutbunny 7A (My Page) on Sun, Mar 22, 09 at 13:07
| Hi DD~ The rules for the swap are 3 months or less for Newbies, and since you've been a member since last November, I'm afraid you don't qualify. We'd still love to trade with you, though....So please come on over to the MNF forum & tell us about yourself! Ms Kathy is about to post the new swap for April, so you are MORE THAN WELCOME to join in the fun! MNF is a fantastic group for everyone, and especially newbies. :O) Hope to see you there! |
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- Posted by prayerrock zone 5 (My Page) on Sun, Mar 22, 09 at 14:42
| LOL..I can sympothise with the puppies! I got a golden retriever/yellow lab puppy 10 days ago. He is the greatest pup, but he can sure be a rascle..lol Mary |
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- Posted by dan_the_mailman Michigan (My Page) on Sun, Mar 22, 09 at 15:25
| ummm, Bunny? that just sounds like typical cat behavior to me. but then, I'm still new at this cat thing, having only been the pet of a cat for less than 18 months. it sounds to me like you've got what I call a "social" cat, not an "anti-social" one. some cats will just do anything to get attention, and Marm sounds like he knows how to get plenty of that! idn't it kewl? |
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- Posted by ashcraftbunch 8 (My Page) on Sun, Mar 22, 09 at 19:07
| I"m new around here.. If this is still open.. Just let me know.. Jamie |
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- Posted by lindaruzicka Z6 PA (My Page) on Sun, Mar 22, 09 at 20:47
| if you've been a newbie for 3 months or less..then see Miss Bunny! (Hazelnutbunny) |
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- Posted by hazelnutbunny 7A (My Page) on Sun, Mar 22, 09 at 21:23
| Hi Jaime! There are still a few openings, so you're welcome to join us! Please send me an email with your mailing address & plant likes, gardening conditions...that sort of thing! NEWBIES: E.G.'S: Dan~ That may be standard cat behavior....I just dunno! I guess we've just always had anti-social kitties until this one. Gosh, I didn't know what I was missing! LOL |
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- Posted by dan_the_mailman Michigan (My Page) on Sun, Mar 22, 09 at 22:32
| just wait... it gets even more entertaining, just wait. eh, Linda? hehehe |
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| Hi Bunny, Sent you a couple of e-mail's. In the first I forgot to put my address! It's the fever....spring fever. I just was adopted by a cat but I have to do the right thing. I'm taking a picture and going around the neighborhood to see if it's lost. Darn! The cat is so sweet! Wendy |
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- Posted by lindaruzicka Z6 PA (My Page) on Mon, Mar 23, 09 at 9:15
| yes, it can be a tad entertaining..."innocent grin" |
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- Posted by hazelnutbunny 7A (My Page) on Mon, Mar 23, 09 at 10:46
| Oh, Boy. Pass the brownies, Linda....It's gonna be one of those days, I can FEEL it. :O) I think I've got most everyone's address now, I'm just missing a few. Again, if you've got 2 **'s by your name, I've got your info. If you DON'T, please email me before Friday. NEWBIES: E.G.'S: Hmmmm. Dan, I had a cat once that would suck on people's ears. Most embarrassing when we had company over...had to warn everyone when the cat started jumping on laps. LOL "uh, you might want to cover your ears..." LOL |
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| I'm a newbie, is it too late to join in? This looks like loads of fun.I'm trying to plant my first garden (veg+flower) and I have a lot of questions. Anna |
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- Posted by veeja11 z7Wa (veeja3@gmail.com) on Mon, Mar 23, 09 at 21:06
| Bunny, I missed this, if you need any more oldies, let me know,Miss Aubeni sounds like a handfull, dropping baby, stuffing cat. prayers for lil lilly. I just love nibbling on newbies and Dan's brownies, linda forgets the oregano. hugs carol |
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- Posted by dan_the_mailman Michigan (My Page) on Mon, Mar 23, 09 at 21:43
 Did someone say oregano??? lol!!! okay, so I'm doing my taxes, adding up all my receipts, and amongst the receipts I find seeds and bulbs. can we say ADDICTION??? |
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- Posted by lindaruzicka Z6 PA (My Page) on Mon, Mar 23, 09 at 21:57
| Dan, I find that so difficult to believe..imagine, seeds and bulbs in an odd place... |
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- Posted by barefoot_contessa 5a (My Page) on Mon, Mar 23, 09 at 23:30
| Dan - that is not an oregano leaf!!!!!! ;-) No wonder everyone is wanting those brownies...HA! What do you all put in that tea? Just want to know so I can be prepared. Don't want to see pink elephants walking the streets or anything.....oh, pardon me Mr. Snufolufocus (sp?) Carrie |
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- Posted by jaycetiger 8 (My Page) on Tue, Mar 24, 09 at 4:30
| I am a newbie and could use all the hlp I can get if you have space I would like to join |
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- Posted by dan_the_mailman Michigan (My Page) on Tue, Mar 24, 09 at 6:05
| Carrie, that's Mr. Snufalloutoffocus, hehehe! What do you mean, that's not an oregano leaf? Of course it is, and I should know! I've got drying out in my basement right now so I can make another batch of brownies! LOL!!! And don't go asking Linda what's in the tea, there's some sort of "secret" ingredient she adds to it. We don't want to know what it is, do we? I mean, as long as it tastes good and she keeps it coming... Last year we managed to get this picture of Linda's back yard. She says she was making kool-aid with this contraption, but we're thinking it's where she makes that "special ingredient" for her tea. Whatever it is, Linda simply calls it "The Recipe", kind of like the Baldwin sisters on The Waltons, remember them? Wonder if she's related.....  |
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| Is that what the mail man does on his 15 min break!!!!!! LOL. I may need to rethink this plant addiction it looks as if it would lead to other things. Dan you are so funny. Cindy |
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- Posted by hazelnutbunny 7A (My Page) on Tue, Mar 24, 09 at 8:56
| Welcome to Anna & Jay! Please send me an email with your mailing address & plant like info. :O) Carol~ Yes, we can use you! :O) Thanks for volunteering! NEWBIES: E.G.'S: The paparazzi has been busy.....they've managed to get this all-exclusive video of Linda in her back yard. I *think* this was after she'd been testing her "recipe"...... Wooo-Boy. We need to watch out, looks like some potent stuff! |
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- Posted by lindaruzicka Z6 PA (My Page) on Tue, Mar 24, 09 at 9:45
| it's just a recipe that my great-grandmother gave me.."whistling and looking up at the ceiling"..she said it always added a certain "something" to the tea...she was also famous for her "hot toddies"...did I mention that she was Irish?..."adding more sugar to the "koolaid"... |
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- Posted by dan_the_mailman Michigan (My Page) on Tue, Mar 24, 09 at 10:32
| I don't think that's Linda dancing. To me, it looks more like Mark... |
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- Posted by hazelnutbunny 7A (My Page) on Tue, Mar 24, 09 at 11:54
| Ooh, Dan...You're RIGHT! This was taken at that big party they had in Linda's back yard last month. They *said* it was a tupperware party....but I"m not too sure.... Here's Linda (you can see how I got them confused)  Oh, but WAIT, Dan...You were there, too! |
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- Posted by hillbillygal 7/8 (My Page) on Tue, Mar 24, 09 at 13:40
| Hi do you have room for me? if so I would love to join! Thank You K |
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- Posted by barefoot_contessa 5a (My Page) on Tue, Mar 24, 09 at 16:31
| Oh my tummy hurts from laughing! hahaha heeheehee Laughter is the best medicine isn't....well, I mean besides, plants, seeds, brownies, tea.....did I forget anything? ;-) Thank you Cindy (((hugs))) Carrie |
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- Posted by dan_the_mailman Michigan (My Page) on Tue, Mar 24, 09 at 18:15
Here's what our hostess looked like the morning after the party...  |
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- Posted by hazelnutbunny 7A (My Page) on Tue, Mar 24, 09 at 18:55
| DADGUM! I wish I looked that good after a party! Heck, I wish I looked that good ANYTIME! ROFL! *wolf whistle* But let's not forget the other guests at the party. Psss...don't tell, but I'm pretty sure this one is under age! |
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- Posted by veeja11 z7Wa (veeja3@gmail.com) on Tue, Mar 24, 09 at 19:36
| Bunny, I can now see why hubby can't stay away from you and you are with baby frequently. Linda and dan you two look lovely also. Carrie how do you know that is not oregano ? dan how long have you been drying that in your basement? Thankyou bunny for letting me play. hugs carol |
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| If there is still space, I would love to do this too. New to garden web and lost most of our plants do to Hurricane Ike. Would love help starting over :) |
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| I'm sorry, but I have to drop out. |
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- Posted by hazelnutbunny 7A (My Page) on Wed, Mar 25, 09 at 10:14
| Jaynine~ I'm sorry to hear that! Hillbillygal & Fairyoak- With the drop out of Jaynine, we do not have room for any more Newbies. :O( Please come on over to the MNF thread, though....we ALWAYS have room for Newbies there! :O) NEWBIES: E.G.'S: Also, if I haven't received your information (Newbies) PLEASE SEND THIS IMMEDIATELY! I am assigning partners tonight, and hope to have them posted in the morning. Again, if there are **'s by your name, I have your info. THANK YOU! :O) Melissa |
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- Posted by lindaruzicka Z6 PA (My Page) on Wed, Mar 25, 09 at 10:59
| Hillbillygal and Fairoak, please come over and join us at MNF (make new friends)..we love having new people! |
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- Posted by mao_tse_mom z5 Oh (maozamom@hotmail.com) on Wed, Mar 25, 09 at 14:28
| I'll take another newbie to help make up for jaynine |
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| Thanks for trying guys, looks like I just showed up late( a common thing for me) Will keep watching the threads and hope to catch one of these at the beginning. Looks like sooo much fun! |
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- Posted by barefoot_contessa 5a (My Page) on Wed, Mar 25, 09 at 15:22
| Carol - How do I know that - that isn't oregano???? Hmmmmm..... I read ALOT! (And I use to be young once, LoL) ;-) I love the pic of the kitties. I have two that sleep on their backs, and 2 dogs that do that as well, and it still cracks me up. The chickie crashed out on the table looks pretty darn good whether or not it's the day after a party! I can't wait to see who I get paired up with!!!! Take care all - |
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- Posted by lindaruzicka Z6 PA (My Page) on Wed, Mar 25, 09 at 16:02
| "passing Carrie over some tea"..there ya go! |
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- Posted by greenthumbgrow 7 - MD (My Page) on Mon, Apr 6, 09 at 12:13
| Im not hearing much from my newbies...? I will send another email. :-( I notice they are not posting much either. |
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