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NEW: new: obf april "a taxxxxing month" swap

canyonwind
11 years ago

OBF APRIL $WAPâ¦.".A TAXXXXING MONTH"

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Our Bloominâ Friends requires that you be a member of OBF in order to participate in this swap. If you would like more information about membership, contact Shirley or Carol.

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And Now To The OBF Swap Business For The TAXXXXING MONTH OF APRIL!!!!!!!

OBFâÂÂERS, yes, we all know that April is that dreaded month by manyâ¦.It is TAX timeâ¦.Federal and State (for many)! Whether you have already filed your TAX return, or are currently crunching numbers, or have no intention of filing a return (SSSSHHHH), one thing is for sureâ¦â¦.We are all watching our pennie$ and our dollar$! It certainly would be $weet, if our government did the same!!! Let the OBFâÂÂERS show them how it is done!!!

Think BUDGETâ¦..BUDGETâ¦.BUDGET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

For this APRIL Swap, "A TAXXXXING MONTH", you will sendâ¦â¦â¦â¦â¦â¦.

*Bubbler Envelope (No Priority Flat Rate)â¦send the following in/on this!
*Utterly fantastic and cheerful note (do not buy a cardâ¦save your $$$$)
*Delivery Confirmation Tracking # (on you bubbler)
*G�????
*E�????
*T�????
GET itâ¦..G and E and T are up to you. Let this be simple, relaxing and economical! Bâ¦.Uâ¦.Dâ¦.Gâ¦.Eâ¦.T in a Bubbler!

Seeds, garden items, yummy things etc...can be easy on the pocket book and fit in to a bubbler envelope. Just remember, send what you would enjoy receiving!

Sign up until April 6
Partners on April 7
Please mail by April 17

Please post when you send (and do post your DC#) and receive. And, of course, please include what was sent your way.

Since this is "A TAXXXXING MONTH", I will have a few surprise random winnersâ¦â¦I figure the government likes to âÂÂsurpriseâ us, I might as well âÂÂsurpriseâ you tooâ¦..aaahhh, the difference being I give prizes, the government does notâ¦LOL!

And, of course, a TAXXXXING round of BINGO is in order. Will post soon!

And now a little Poetryâ¦â¦

THE TAX POEM (Anonymous)

Tax his land, Tax his bed, Tax the table at which he's fed.
Tax his tractor, Tax his mule, Teach him Taxes Are the rule.
Tax his cow, Tax his goat, Tax his pants, Tax his coat.
Tax his ties, Tax his shirt, Tax his work, Tax his dirt.

Tax his tobacco, Tax his drink, Tax him if he Tries to think.
Tax his cigars, Tax his beers, If he cries, then Tax his tears.
Tax his car, Tax his gas, Find other ways To tax his a$$,
Tax all he has Then let him know That you won't be done Till he has no dough.

When he screams and hollers, Then tax him some more,...

Comments (149)

  • canyonwind
    Original Author
    10 years ago

    Earth Day...I totally forgot!!

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    Partnersâ¦â¦..âÂÂA TAXXXXING MONTHâÂÂ

    I emailed Diane and Mary Ellen this morning with addresses for Michelle and Margo. Asked them both to respond that they received. I just read a email response from Mary Ellen. She has had a terrible time getting on GW. Margo, she is planning on getting your goodies out no later than Wednesday. I have not heard from Diane as of yet.

    Annie sends to Melinda/ SENT/ Melinda Received
    Melinda sends to Shirley/ SENT
    Shirley sends to Diane/ SENT
    Diane sends to Michelle
    Michelle sends to Margaret/ SENT/ Margaret RECEIVED
    Margaret sends to MaryEllen/ SENT
    MaryEllen sends to Margo
    Margo sends to Carol/ SENT/ Carol RECEIVED
    Carol sends to Sue G? SENT/ Sue RECEIVED
    Sue G sends to Jeanne/ SENT
    Jeanne sends to Ruth/ SENT/ Ruth RECEIVED
    Ruth sends Vina/ SENT/ Vina RECEIVED
    Vina sends to Annie/ SENT/ Annie RECEIVED

    $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

    IR$ (IT REALLY $TINK$) BINGO......

    Funny Girl Chose #45...she was so excited!! She did her cocktail dance and I danced with her! CHEERS!

    1. I Need A Cocktail To Drown My $orrow$

    2. Alternative Minimum Tax
      Previously fetched.......

    3. Inheritance Tax

    4. $ocial $ecurity
      2. Department of Trea$ury

    5. 401-K

    6. Income

    7. Uncle $am
      10.Where I$ My Refund?

    8. Hone$ty
      1. Internal Revenue $ervice
      3. W-2
      8. Dependent

    9. Certified Public Accountant

    10. Audit
      9. E$timated Taxe$

    11. Property Tax

    12. Reform The Tax Code

    13. Budget

    14. Individual Retirement Account

    15. Medicare

    16. Turbo Tax

    17. Congre$$
      4. Exten$ion
      11.$elf-Employed
      44.Tax Year 2012
      6. Credit$

    18. Liability

    19. Fraud

    20. Procra$tinate

    21. Calculator

    $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

    THE "A" game........

    Shirley, Melinda and Jeanne are playing. I will post your instructions ect., in a little bit. I need to go take care of a few things.

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    "My formula for living is quite simple. I get up in the morning and I go to bed at night. In between, I occupy myself as best I can".
    Cary Grant

    Annie

  • MoonFire
    10 years ago

    Hi ya'll...I'm sorry I've been "awayish" a lot lately and been so swamped with things I haven't even paid attention to my email til a couple days ago...hope all are doing well and I will get my package in the mail by Wednesday ...please forgive me for being late and sluggish!! i kow we all don't like slugs lol

    I got my box from shirley today in the mail...it was full of nice surpises....including a dimension lily, a centerfold lily, and some kiind of beautiful plant that has purple and lemonish colored leaves....i'm assuming it is a kind of perilla or coleus maybe???...i got a pot that i either plan to put the pretty mystery plant in or the dimension lilly in and a pretty garden pillow...can't forget the seeds...there is a pack of wild flax saphyr. achillea millefollum rubra, oreiental poppy billiant red, and echinacea purple coneflower....

    Thanks Shirley for an awesome package!!! ...now gonna go plant those lilies lol

  • canyonwind
    Original Author
    10 years ago

    âÂÂAâ Gameâ¦.I modified this a bitâ¦.DonâÂÂt worry this wonâÂÂt take to long to get a winner!

    Shirley had 9 correct
    (2, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15) on the Costco part/ NOTHING on QâÂÂs 2-10
    Thus far Shirley 9 points

    AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

    Melinda had 8 correct
    (1, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12) on the Costco part/NOTHING on QâÂÂs 2-10
    Thus far Melinda 8 points

    AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

    Jeanne had 8 correct Costco (1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 10, 14, 15) /QâÂÂs 2-10.. Correct # 3 (Notre Dame), #8 Family Feud and #9, the number 8
    Thus far Jeanne has 11 points

    AAAAAAAAAAAAA
    However, your not done yet. There is only one more chance to get the âÂÂ15â COSTCO answers. The three of you might get them all. Since I have listed what you all got correct, this should help you. It will help you if you look at what the others chose. Pretty Simple!

    A few hints on the other QâÂÂsâ¦

    Remember, Jeanne has already gotten Q #3, Q # 8, Q # 9 correct.

    #2â¦..length of wedding veilâ¦.hint .think a bit longer

    #4â¦..12 or more pieces of thisâ¦â¦hint lots of carbs

    #5â¦..color of bridesmaids dressesâ¦.hint unusual choice back in 1985..I think it still is. People did not get why I chose this. âÂÂWhy, I saidâ¦because I like itâÂÂ.

    #6â¦.dry dog food brandâ¦.hint expensive but they all are

    #7â¦Two Nut tree(s) same variety that I planted years agoâ¦..hint good anytimeâ¦so yummy!

    #10â¦favorite actress 40âÂÂs and 50âÂÂsâ¦..hint keep guessing

    Jeanne, if you can not post on GW, email them to me. If you want to answer like someone else that is fine. I will post what you got correct after you each have posted for this round and we will proceed. Try and post in the next day or so.

    Good Luck!!
    Annie

  • canyonwind
    Original Author
    10 years ago

    Diane...I am glad you are OK!! Wonderful package from Shirley!!

    Annie

  • brittneysgran
    10 years ago

    Woo Hoo I only like 4 more BINGO words.

    Dianne glad your package got there today...Everyone is right about Saturday being the best day to ship.

    I got a wonderful package from Ms. Melinda.....
    Will post tomorrow when I get it all right.

    Shirley

  • sandlapper_rose
    10 years ago

    I have a new way of logging on and it's working! Hooray! We'll see how long this goes before it messes up. What optimism - right?

    My package from Sue arrived and it's wonderful! She sent garden gloves, gardenia scented sachets, seeds (zinnias which look lovely and seem to grow well for me), and two types of canna tubers. I really like cannas and need to look these up. I'll be sure to get them planted tomorrow.
    Thanks so much, Sue. Very thoughtful choices and I love how you decorated the package.

    I can't believe I have answers right from your "quiz", Annie. Totally guesses I assure you. Even though I can now type into the GardenWeb message box, it's getting late so I think I will try to answer the remaining questions tomorrow. My brain is saying "it's time for bed."

    Happy Earth Day!

    Jeanne

  • Melinda Hagen
    10 years ago

    Good Morning! Since I can't get this to go for me I'll just put the numbers down!
    1.
    2.
    3.
    4 5.
    7.
    8.
    9.

    14

    #2. waist length
    #4 chocolates
    #5 black
    #6 Beneful
    #& California walnuts
    #10 Marilyn Monroe

  • canyonwind
    Original Author
    10 years ago

    I am so enjoying the packages you guys are sending!!

    Yes, we do know how to B U D G E T!!!!

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    IR$ (IT REALLY $TINK$) BINGO

    Today the canine kids have scooped out.......

    1. E-file
    2. Charity

    Previously fetched......

    1. I Need A Cocktail To Drown My $orrow$
    2. Alternative Minimum Tax
    3. Inheritance Tax
    4. $ocial $ecurity
      2. Department of Trea$ury
    5. 401-K
    6. Income
    7. Uncle $am
      10.Where I$ My Refund?
    8. Hone$ty
      1. Internal Revenue $ervice
      3. W-2
      8. Dependent
    9. Certified Public Accountant
    10. Audit
      9. E$timated Taxe$
    11. Property Tax
    12. Reform The Tax Code
    13. Budget
    14. Individual Retirement Account
    15. Medicare
    16. Turbo Tax
    17. Congre$$
      4. Exten$ion
      11.$elf-Employed
      44.Tax Year 2012
      6. Credit$
    18. Liability
    19. Fraud
    20. Procra$tinate
    21. Calculator

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    Partnersâ¦â¦..âÂÂA TAXXXXING MONTHâÂÂ

    Annie sends to Melinda/ SENT/ Melinda RECEIVED
    Melinda sends to Shirley/ SENT/ Shirley RECEIVED
    Shirley sends to Dianne/ SENT/ Dianne RECEIVED
    Diane sends to Michelle
    Michelle sends to Margaret/ SENT/ Margaret RECEIVED
    Margaret sends to MaryEllen/ SENT
    MaryEllen sends to Margo
    Margo sends to Carol/ SENT/ Carol RECEIVED
    Carol sends to Sue G? SENT/ Sue RECEIVED
    Sue G sends to Jeanne/ SENT/ Jeanne RECEIVED
    Jeanne sends to Ruth/ SENT/ Ruth RECEIVED
    Ruth sends Vina/ SENT/ Vina RECEIVED
    Vina sends to Annie/ SENT/ Annie RECEIVED

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    RE: "A" game

    Melinda, I will refrain from scoring your answers until Shirley and Jeanne have chimed in with their guesses!

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    "Money has never made man happy, nor will it, there is nothing in its nature to produce happiness. The more of it one has the more one wants".
    Benjamin Franklin

    Tata,

    Annie

  • sandlapper_rose
    10 years ago

    Here are my guesses #2 for the A Game.

    1. Eggs
    2. Bag of Sweet Onions
    4. Ground Beef (not frozen)
    5. Chicken Thighs (not frozen)
    6. Breathe Right Nasal Strips
    7. Coffee Beans
    8. Chicken Broth
    9. Duck Dog Treats

    1. Romaine Lettuce
    2. Hunk of Pecorino Romano Cheese
    3. Blue Cheese Crumbles
    4. Frozen Raw Shrimp
    5. Cottage Cheese
    6. Smoked Bacon
    7. Skippy Chunky Peanut Butter

    Question #2
    How long was my wedding veil?
    12 feet

    Question #3
    AnnieâÂÂs very, very favorite college football team? (Hint, no it is not USC or UCLAâ¦BOOOO!)
    Notre Dame

    Question #4
    About every three months, I will eat 12 (or more) pieces of this in about one hours time?
    Fudge

    Question #5
    What color were my bridesmaids dresses?
    Brown

    Question #6
    What brand of dry dog food do I feed my canines?
    Science Diet

    Question #7
    I love nuts (the ones you eat, not the ones that drive you crazyâ¦LOL). I planted two of these nut trees in my yard many years ago. Name the nut tree?
    Walnut

    Question #8
    Many years ago, I was on a TV game showâ¦which one?
    Family Feud

    Question #9
    What is my favorite number (1-30)? Well, I actually have two favorite numbers, so I will accept either oneâ¦but only guess one number.
    8

    Question #10
    My favorite actress from the 40âÂÂs and 50âÂÂsâ¦.a true classic on and off the screen! Who might she be?
    Ingrid Bergman

    So how did I do this time?

    Annie, you have made this a month long celebration of tax season - who could think it would be this much fun!

    Jeanne

  • smitties
    10 years ago

    I need three more words for Bingo. Thanks for getting in touch with Mary Ellen. I figured something was up. With let everyone know when my package arrives.

    Beautiful day here but late rain which is actually quite nice as we planted 10 spice bush seedlings and a red bud tree yesterday. Don't have to water them now.

    Margo

  • brittneysgran
    10 years ago

    Melinda sent all these goodies in my package:

    Green frog to hang on a pot
    zinnia seeds
    2 gardening books
    gladiolus bulbs

    I'm amazed anything was still in the envelope, it was torn badly. Melinda if there was any other items they must have fallen out. Not sure what the PO did to tear the envelope apart like that. LOL

    Thank you so very much.

    Annie-Thanks for an awesome BUDGET taxing swap.

    Shirley

  • canyonwind
    Original Author
    10 years ago

    Good Morning,

    RE "A" game
    Melinda and Jeanne, I emailed Shirley to post her guesses here by tonight if she still wants to play. If she does not, the two of you can battle it out...must wrap this up!!!

    $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

    IR$ (IT REALLY $TINK$) BINGO....

    Bark...Bark...Bark....three fetches today. I think the kids want a winner!! Anybody????

    1. In$tallment Plan
    2. Form 1099
    3. Lie

    Previously fetched.....

    1. E-file
    2. Charity
    3. I Need A Cocktail To Drown My $orrow$
    4. Alternative Minimum Tax
    5. Inheritance Tax
    6. $ocial $ecurity
      2. Department of Trea$ury
    7. 401-K
    8. Income
    9. Uncle $am
      10.Where I$ My Refund?
    10. Hone$ty
      1. Internal Revenue $ervice
      3. W-2
      8. Dependent
    11. Certified Public Accountant
    12. Audit
      9. E$timated Taxe$
    13. Property Tax
    14. Reform The Tax Code
    15. Budget
    16. Individual Retirement Account
    17. Medicare
    18. Turbo Tax
    19. Congre$$
      4. Exten$ion
      11.$elf-Employed
      44.Tax Year 2012
      6. Credit$
    20. Liability
    21. Fraud
    22. Procra$tinate
    23. Calculator

    $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

    PRIZE WINNERS thus far during this very TAXXXXING MONTH OF APRIL......

    *Margo...1st person to say REFUND

    *VINA...4th (April/4th month) person to sign up for "A TAXXXXING MONTH"

    *Shirley...only person to mention the word "depressed" , (depression, depress, depresses etc) prior to the swap sign-up deadline

    *MaryEllen... 1st place...TOTAL POINTS NCAA Mens Basketball Championship Game

    *Sue...2nd Place...TOTAL POINTS NCAA Mens Basketball Championship Game

    *Jeanne, you were the first person to mention.... post office....not PO or P.O....but post office.

    Pending games...IR$ BINGO and "A" game

    Prizes will be sent after all of the games are completed as we possibly might have OBF'ERS who win more than one game...If you win more than one game, I will send your prizes together!

    $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

    "You may be surprised to discover you're rich, especially if you're broke".
    P. J. O'Rourke

    Enjoy the day!

    Annie

  • mellen
    10 years ago

    FINALLY!!!! I am on here. I have been able to see what is going on but not able to respond.

    THANK you for the birthday wishes!

    I sent Margo's box this morning. I have DC# if you want it. So sorry, Margo, for being so slow, but I hope that I made up for it with what I sent.

    Margaret, I DID receive your wonderful gifts!
    -a nice Ziploc bagful of peat disks that expand when you place them in hot water. I have been starting veggies in them and am having great luck with the plants.
    -a box of dwarf-mixed zinnias
    -Remy's seeds from the Sample Seed Shop came the same day as your gifts. I received pkts. of dahlia-sized red zinnia seeds. These were Dad's favorite flower. I will be planting tons of zinnias this year.
    -pruning shears....I love these. I will try to keep track of these. :)
    -pair of pretty gardening gloves.
    -a rock with the name Shelby on it.
    -a HUGE Symphony chocolate bar!
    -tomato seeds.
    Thank you so VERY much, Margaret. I loved it all.

    ME/Mellen/Mary Ellen

  • brittneysgran
    10 years ago

    1. Eggs
    2. Bag of Sweet Onions
    3. Laundry Detergent
    4. Ground Beef (not frozen)
    5. Chicken Thighs (not frozen)
    7. Coffee Beans
    8. Chicken Broth
    9. Duck Dog Treats

    1. Romaine Lettuce
    2. Hunk of Pecorino Romano Cheese
    3. Blue Cheese Crumbles
    4. Cottage Cheese
    5. Smoked Bacon
    6. Bathroom tissue
    7. Bread

    Question #2
    How long was my wedding veil?
    20 inches

    Question #3
    AnnieâÂÂs very, very favorite college football team?
    Notre Dame

    Question #4
    About every three months, I will eat 12 (or more) pieces of this in about one hours time?
    celery

    Question #5
    What color were my bridesmaids dresses?
    black

    Question #6
    What brand of dry dog food do I feed my canines?
    wal-mart brand

    Question #7
    I love nuts (the ones you eat, not the ones that drive you crazyâ¦LOL). I planted two of these nut trees in my yard many years ago. Name the nut tree?
    walnut

    Question #8
    Many years ago, I was on a TV game showâ¦which one?
    Family Feud

    Question #9
    What is my favorite number (1-30)? Well, I actually have two favorite numbers, so I will accept either oneâ¦but only guess one number.
    8

    Question #10
    My favorite actress from the 40âÂÂs and 50âÂÂsâ¦.a true classic on and off the screen! Who might she be?
    Rita Hayworth

    Shirley

  • canyonwind
    Original Author
    10 years ago

    Shirley, Melinda and Jeanne,

    Ladies, you did not do very well on the "A" game Q's...
    You each picked up some COSTCO pts...but it stops their...LOL!

    Thus far....
    Shirley 13 points (COSTCO) = 13 pts
    Melinda 14 points (COSTCO)= 14 pts
    Jeanne 14 points (COSTCO) + 3 (Q # 3, 8, 9) = 17

    Correct COSTCO #s were 1-15

    Let's try and end this game....the remaining 6 Q's are now multiple choice. Pick the correct answer! Jeanne, you are ahead of Melinda by three pts and ahead of Shirley by 4 pts. It is anyones game but I think Jeanne has the edge!! Post today if possible. Most points WINS! Good Luck!

    Question #2
    How long was my wedding veil?
    1. 13 ft
    2. 15 ft
    3. 18 ft

    Question #4
    About every three months, I will eat 12 (or more) pieces of this in about one hours time?
    1. English Toffee
    2. Peanut Brittle
    3. Pizza

    Question #5
    What color were my bridesmaids dresses?
    1. gray
    2. red
    3. white

    Question #6
    What brand of dry dog food do I feed my canines?
    1. Nutro Natural Choice
    2. Chicken Soup For The Dog Lovers Soul
    3. Natural Balance

    Question #7
    I love nuts (the ones you eat, not the ones that drive you crazyâ¦LOL). I planted two of these nut trees many years ago. Name the nut tree?
    1. Cashew
    2. Pistachio
    3. Macadamia

    Question #10
    My favorite actress from the 40âÂÂs and 50âÂÂsâ¦.a true classic on and off the screen! Who might she be?

    1. Lana Turner
    2. Doris Day
    3. Bette Davis

    AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

    I will be back in a few minutes to do BINGO/partner updates.

    Annie

  • canyonwind
    Original Author
    10 years ago

    $$$$$$$$$$$$

    IR$ (IT REALLY $TINK$) BINGO....

    After todays picks there are only 6 pieces of paper left in the IR$ BINGO BOWL.....here you go! Anybody???

    1. Intere$t and Penaltie$
    2. Capital Gain$
      7. Form W-2

    Previously fetched......

    1. In$tallment Plan
    2. Form 1099
    3. Lie
    4. E-file
    5. Charity
    6. I Need A Cocktail To Drown My $orrow$
    7. Alternative Minimum Tax
    8. Inheritance Tax
    9. $ocial $ecurity
      2. Department of Trea$ury
    10. 401-K
    11. Income
    12. Uncle $am
      10.Where I$ My Refund?
    13. Hone$ty
      1. Internal Revenue $ervice
      3. W-2
      8. Dependent
    14. Certified Public Accountant
    15. Audit
      9. E$timated Taxe$
    16. Property Tax
    17. Reform The Tax Code
    18. Budget
    19. Individual Retirement Account
    20. Medicare
    21. Turbo Tax
    22. Congre$$
      4. Exten$ion
      11.$elf-Employed
      44.Tax Year 2012
      6. Credit$
    23. Liability
    24. Fraud
    25. Procra$tinate
    26. Calculator

    $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
    $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

    Partnersâ¦â¦..âÂÂA TAXXXXING MONTHâÂÂ

    Annie sends to Melinda/ SENT/ Melinda RECEIVED
    Melinda sends to Shirley/ SENT/ Shirley RECEIVED
    Shirley sends to Dianne/ SENT/ Dianne RECEIVED
    Diane sends to Michelle
    Michelle sends to Margaret/ SENT/ Margaret RECEIVED
    Margaret sends to MaryEllen/ SENT/ MaryEllen RECEIVED
    MaryEllen sends to Margo/ SENT
    Margo sends to Carol/ SENT/ Carol RECEIVED
    Carol sends to Sue G? SENT/ Sue RECEIVED
    Sue G sends to Jeanne/ SENT/ Jeanne RECEIVED
    Jeanne sends to Ruth/ SENT/ Ruth RECEIVED
    Ruth sends Vina/ SENT/ Vina RECEIVED
    Vina sends to Annie/ SENT/ Annie RECEIVED

    $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

    "If you obey all the rules you miss all the fun".
    Katharine Hepburn

    Happy Thursday....

    Annie

  • Melinda Hagen
    10 years ago

    Ok, here are my answers!
    #2 1
    $4 2
    #5 2
    #6 3
    #7 2
    #10 3
    Hopefully these are better! But has been lots of fun!

  • sandlapper_rose
    10 years ago

    Question #2
    How long was my wedding veil?
    2. 15 ft

    Question #4
    About every three months, I will eat 12 (or more) pieces of this in about one hours time?
    1. English Toffee

    Question #5
    What color were my bridesmaids dresses?
    1. gray

    Question #6
    What brand of dry dog food do I feed my canines?
    3. Natural Balance

    Question #7
    I love nuts (the ones you eat, not the ones that drive you crazyâ¦LOL). I planted two of these nut trees many years ago. Name the nut tree?
    2. Pistachio

    Question #10
    My favorite actress from the 40âÂÂs and 50âÂÂsâ¦.a true classic on and off the screen! Who might she be?
    1. Lana Turner

  • canyonwind
    Original Author
    10 years ago

    Good Friday Morning,

    RE "A" game
    Melinda and Jeanne,...waiting for Shirley to post her answers....and then a WINNER!

    $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

    IR$ (IT REALLY $TINK$) BINGO......

    The canines have invited another one their pals to fetch with them this morning....the guest fetcher today is an all black German Shepherd named Big Joe. Brutus, Funny Girl and Big Joe wish you GOOD LUCK! Remember, the first person to call BINGO WINS...

    1. Deduction$
    2. Amendment
    3. Help IâÂÂm Broke

    Previously fetched....

    1. Intere$t and Penaltie$
    2. Capital Gain$
      7. Form W-2
    3. In$tallment Plan
    4. Form 1099
    5. Lie
    6. E-file
    7. Charity
    8. I Need A Cocktail To Drown My $orrow$
    9. Alternative Minimum Tax
    10. Inheritance Tax
    11. $ocial $ecurity
      2. Department of Trea$ury
    12. 401-K
    13. Income
    14. Uncle $am
      10.Where I$ My Refund?
    15. Hone$ty
      1. Internal Revenue $ervice
      3. W-2
      8. Dependent
    16. Certified Public Accountant
    17. Audit
      9. E$timated Taxe$
    18. Property Tax
    19. Reform The Tax Code
    20. Budget
    21. Individual Retirement Account
    22. Medicare
    23. Turbo Tax
    24. Congre$$
      4. Exten$ion
      11.$elf-Employed
      44.Tax Year 2012
      6. Credit$
    25. Liability
    26. Fraud
    27. Procra$tinate
    28. Calculator

    $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

    Partnersâ¦â¦..âÂÂA TAXXXXING MONTHâÂÂ

    Annie sends to Melinda/ SENT/ Melinda RECEIVED
    Melinda sends to Shirley/ SENT/ Shirley RECEIVED
    Shirley sends to Dianne/ SENT/ Dianne RECEIVED
    Diane sends to Michelle/ SENT I THINK
    Michelle sends to Margaret/ SENT/ Margaret RECEIVED
    Margaret sends to MaryEllen/ SENT/ MaryEllen RECEIVED
    MaryEllen sends to Margo/ SENT
    Margo sends to Carol/ SENT/ Carol RECEIVED
    Carol sends to Sue G? SENT/ Sue RECEIVED
    Sue G sends to Jeanne/ SENT/ Jeanne RECEIVED
    Jeanne sends to Ruth/ SENT/ Ruth RECEIVED
    Ruth sends Vina/ SENT/ Vina RECEIVED
    Vina sends to Annie/ SENT/ Annie RECEIVED

    $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

    We are winding down here. Michelle and Margo are waiting to receive. IR$ BINGO and "A" game are soon to be complete.

    "One's philosophy is not best expressed in words; it is expressed in the choices one makes... and the choices we make are ultimately our responsibility".
    Eleanor Roosevelt

    Enjoy the day!!!!

    Annie


  • Melinda Hagen
    10 years ago

    I call Bingo!! Melinda

  • brittneysgran
    10 years ago

    Oh Melinda....you beat me to it. I was waiting on the word deduction. Congratulations

    #2 3
    $4 1
    #5 1
    #6 1
    #7 2
    #10 1

    Shirley

  • smitties
    10 years ago

    Darn, too late. Would have had Bingo if I had been earlier.

    Received a wonderful box from Mary Ellen. I will post the contents tomorrow or Sunday. It's been a long day and the package was a great end.

    Margo

  • canyonwind
    Original Author
    10 years ago

    Happy Saturday!!

    IR$ (IT REALLY $TINK$)BINGO.....

    The canines are so happy.....we have an IR$ BINGO WINNER. CONGRATULATIONS Melinda...."HELP IM BROKE" put Melinda over the top to victory! Well done!

    $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

    "A" game......

    Another WINNER....Jeanne you won!! Jeanne got two correct on this last round, Melinda got two correct and Shirley...well...you did not get any...LOL!
    Final totals....
    Jeanne 19 pts
    Melinda 16 pts
    Shirley 13 pts

    Correct Answers

    Question #2
    How long was my wedding veil?
    2. 15 ft

    Question #4
    About every three months, I will eat 12 (or more) pieces of this in about one hours time?
    3. Pizza...I am a pizza snob as well!

    Question #5
    What color were my bridesmaids dresses?
    3. White

    Question #6
    What brand of dry dog food do I feed my canines?
    3. Natural Balance

    Question #7
    I love nuts (the ones you eat, not the ones that drive you crazyâ¦LOL). I planted two of these nut trees many years ago. Name the nut tree?
    3. Macadamia

    Question #10
    My favorite actress from the 40âÂÂs and 50âÂÂsâ¦.a true classic on and off the screen! Who might she be?
    3. Bette Davis

    and previous Q's that Jeanne got correct...
    *favorite college football team....my beloved Fighting Irish....Notre Dame
    *Favorite number 8....and 5
    *TV game show....Family Feud...and we won!

    I will send prizes (two prizes for Miss Jeanne) out by the end of next week....hopefully!

    $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

    Partnersâ¦â¦..âÂÂA TAXXXXING MONTHâÂÂ

    Annie sends to Melinda/ SENT/ Melinda RECEIVED
    Melinda sends to Shirley/ SENT/ Shirley RECEIVED
    Shirley sends to Dianne/ SENT/ Dianne RECEIVED
    Diane sends to Michelle/ SENT I THINK
    Michelle sends to Margaret/ SENT/ Margaret RECEIVED
    Margaret sends to MaryEllen/ SENT/ MaryEllen RECEIVED
    MaryEllen sends to Margo/ SENT/ Margo RECEIVED
    Margo sends to Carol/ SENT/ Carol RECEIVED
    Carol sends to Sue G? SENT/ Sue RECEIVED
    Sue G sends to Jeanne/ SENT/ Jeanne RECEIVED
    Jeanne sends to Ruth/ SENT/ Ruth RECEIVED
    Ruth sends Vina/ SENT/ Vina RECEIVED
    Vina sends to Annie/ SENT/ Annie RECEIVED

    Almost done here...Diane was planning on sending to Michelle a few days ago. After Michelle receives....we are done with the TAXXXXING business of April!

    $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

    "If saving money is wrong, I don't want to be right"!
    William Shatner

    Enjoy your weekend! Be safe!! And have fun!

    Annie

  • sguanzon
    10 years ago

    I received my terrific

    B - bubble envelope from Carol today - it was huge!
    she included an U - unbelievably cute card that was homemade and a pic of her front garden with a pic of er granddaughter - I am so envious - both of the garden and the granddaughter LOL - no GrandKids here yet.
    She included a D- dishtowel and pot holder, mine were looking so ragged really needed this and G - garden gloves and she picked just the kind I always use -always need more of these too. and E- echineacea seeds a well as Red Hot Poker seeds, never tried these can't wait and planT markers love these

    and Dove candy on top of it all. How lucky can one person get?

    Love it Love it Love it Carol

    Thanks so much

    Sue G

  • sguanzon
    10 years ago

    I received my terrific

    B - bubble envelope from Carol today - it was huge!
    she included an U - unbelievably cute card that was homemade and a pic of her front garden with a pic of er granddaughter - I am so envious - both of the garden and the granddaughter LOL - no GrandKids here yet.
    She included a D- dishtowel and pot holder, mine were looking so ragged really needed this and G - garden gloves and she picked just the kind I always use -always need more of these too. and E- echineacea seeds a well as Red Hot Poker seeds, never tried these can't wait and planT markers love these

    and Dove candy on top of it all. How lucky can one person get?

    Love it Love it Love it Carol

    Thanks so much

    Sue G

  • smitties
    10 years ago

    Sorry to have waited to post my package from MaryEllen. I received a wonderful package of goodies. She went well beyond what was required and I am thrilled with it all.

    She started with a note written on a notecard with a picture she took herself of what I think were hen and chicks. In her package I found,

    A little Josee Lilac
    Oriental trumpet lilies
    three types of seeds which I am waiting for the rain to stop so I can plant all of that.
    A cute shelf sitting frog which will be cute in my shed
    Flower wind chime
    Chamomile scented bath fizz, mmmmm
    Garden markers and a pen to write of them with
    designer writing pad
    and three yummy snack size candy bars, (all gone)

    Thank you MaryEllen for the fantastic lot of goodies. I love it all.

    Hope everyone is having a good weekend. Margo

  • sandlapper_rose
    10 years ago

    I had trouble trying to post yesterday so here goes - I had some strong competition in that A Game! (I didn't do well with my guesses, but happy to hear I won anyway.You were a great hostess this month, Annie!)
    Jeanne

  • brittneysgran
    10 years ago

    Jeanne-You did great on the guessing game and won, Congratulations.

    Nice box Margo from Mary Ellen.

    Nice box Sue G from Carol.

    Sue-I have all the daylilies planted and boy are we getting some rain. It rained yesterday, raining today and they say it will rain Monday and Tuesday. I will be so far behind by Wed. I guess I will have to take a vacation day from work to get caught up.

    This is what I have for other months of this year for hosting.
    Melissa has not posted in awhile so not sure if she is on or off for May. Hopefully she will check in with us.

    May - Melissa
    June - Shirley
    July - Carol
    August
    September
    October
    November - Melinda
    December - Maryanne

    Shirley

  • canyonwind
    Original Author
    10 years ago

    Checking in to see if their is any news from Dianne or Michelle. I see nada!!

    I will send Dianne another email to see if she did in fact send to Michelle last Tuesday or Wednesday.

    Happy Monday!

    Annie

  • Michelle Reynolds
    10 years ago

    sorry I have not receved anything.
    will post when I do
    michelle

  • canyonwind
    Original Author
    10 years ago

    Michelle, I emailed you this morning!

    I emailed Dianne yesterday to see if she did send to Michelle last Tuesday or Wednesday. I have not heard from her and she has not posted here. I will give this a few days and if Michelle does not receive and I (we) do not hear anything, than I will send to Michelle.

    Happy day to all!

    "Sweet April showers do spring May flowers".
    Thomas Tusser

    Annie

  • MoonFire
    10 years ago

    Hi ya'll...just a quick note to let ya'll know I'm still here and will be mailing Michelle's package out tomorrow...i'm sorry i'm so far behind on it...things keep popping up unexpectedly and i keep getting sidetracked and haven't been checking my email a lot lately or the garden sites i'm involved with a lot lately...have logged facebook maybe twice in the last 2 weeks i think and really only long enough to check on my kids then i think (as i keep up with them that way when they're away from home and can't get cell phone service at their friends houses)...the other online game i play regularly got put in "babysitter" mode for someone else to play for me ....so i'm not ignoring ya'll!!!! i just haven't had time to make it online a lot lately...i promise i haven't forgot michelle's package!!!...thanks ya'll for being patient with me, hope all are doing well, Dianne

  • Michelle Reynolds
    10 years ago

    hello
    no rush, I understand just take your time.
    swaping should be fun and if you feel stressed it is not.
    michelle

  • MoonFire
    10 years ago

    i know....i just feel bad when i'm late and this time i think i'm later than i have been before...lol i love you more every time we trade michelle hahahaha...thanks for being so patient and understanding with me....i will get it out today and for some reason if i don't make it to the po by the time it closes (11am on thursdays and saturdays here) i'll definitely get it out tomorrow...oh and i didn't mean that "love" in a funny sort of way either hahahhahaa...i just meant that i am starting to feel like we could be buds if we were living closer...your patience with me and my trades has become a blessing to me and seems your personality balances mine in a way as i get high strung sometimes and you always seem relaxed and laid back lol

    hope all are having a good morning so far ...i plan on cleaning my house today after i get michelle's package out in the mail if noone calls me to jump and run again...it's been raining a bit much and can't really do much outside til it dries up a bit

    hugs to all --- Dianne

  • brittneysgran
    10 years ago

    May - Melissa
    June - Shirley
    July - Carol
    August
    September
    October
    November - Melinda
    December - Maryanne

    Melissa sent me a message on facebook and cannot do our swap for May. Is anyone interested in taking the May swap?

    I awoke this morning with a terrbile headache and sore throat. I think I have some sinus and allergy issues going on. I called in sick and NEVER do that. I did tell them I would try to be there this afternoon. I checked the medicine cabinet and could not find anything to take. Of course most meds make you sleepy anyway so that won't work.

    I helped plant our pink flowers for the Garden of Hope flower bed in town yesterday and it looks so good. The garden club is doing another bed in red, white and blue.
    We get so many compliments for our gardens and it feels good when folks stop and think to do this.

    Shirley

  • canyonwind
    Original Author
    10 years ago

    Diane, thanks for checking in.

    $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

    To the prize winners for "A TAXXXXING MONTH.....

    I sent out today little prizes for Vina, Margo, Shirley, Sue and Jeanne (your Post Office prize).

    Melinda, Mary Ellen and Jeanne ("A" game prize)...your little prizes will be coming from KOHLS directly. I ordered them yesterday and would guess delivery in the next week. I will check the tracking info after I receive confirmation that they have been sent.

    Tiz always a pleasure playing games with you ladies.
    I LOVE games!!

    âÂÂGames lubricate the body and the mind.âÂÂ
    Benjamin Franklin


    Happy Thursday!

    Annie

  • sandlapper_rose
    10 years ago

    Annie, I'll let you know when my prizes arrive. Thank you so much!
    Jeanne

  • smitties
    10 years ago

    Annie, thanks for the heads up. I will be watching my mailbox for my prize. I had a great time with this swap and I am sad to see it if over. Thank you so much for being such a great host.

    Margo

  • MoonFire
    10 years ago

    I got Michelle's bubbly mailed out today...should reach her by Monday they told me...tracking # is 9500 6262 3123 4133 32..all 3 vehicles here at home are broke down now and hubby is on the only 1 that run with his job away from home...borrowed a friend's car to get it to the po :) ...thank God for friends and when I say friends i'm including ya'll :))...it's raining here so can't do much outdoors ...time to super clean my house i guess ...hope all have a great weekend and again i'm sorry i delayed this trade...blessings to all, Dianne

  • sguanzon
    10 years ago

    Thanks Annie - got my prize - very much appreciated!!!

  • Melinda Hagen
    10 years ago

    Wow, thank you so much Annie! I love my prize! It suits me just perfect! Thank you so very much! melinda

  • Michelle Reynolds
    10 years ago

    Hello
    I got my envie from Dianne, it was well worth the wait.
    She sent....
    A bag of twist ties for plants.
    A dish towel with the words flowers, blooms and so on.
    Seed baggies
    Baggie labels
    A flower note book
    Extra spearmint gum
    And 9 packs of seeds.
    Thanks for the swap
    Michelle

  • smitties
    10 years ago

    Annie, received my prize contained in an envelope of confetti. I will enjoy it and thanks so much. You did such a great job on this swap and I had great fun.

    Margo

  • sandlapper_rose
    10 years ago

    Annie,
    Thank you so much for my prize. I'm on the slow-to-post way so keeping this short.
    How creative!
    Jeanne

  • brittneysgran
    10 years ago

    Annie I too received my prize....thank you so much. I went to Lowe's and bought two bleeding hearts with it. I didn't want to separate the one I have had for a long time so I needed two more for some other spots.

    Hope you are up for hosting again real soon. LOL

    Shirley

  • brittneysgran
    10 years ago

    Annie I too received my prize....thank you so much. I went to Lowe's and bought two bleeding hearts with it. I didn't want to separate the one I have had for a long time so I needed two more for some other spots.

    Hope you are up for hosting again real soon. LOL

    Shirley

  • mellen
    10 years ago

    Annie, My prize came today, and it is so pretty. Thank you so very much!!!
    ME

  • canyonwind
    Original Author
    10 years ago

    Great....Michelle received from Dianne!!! Everyone sent and everyone received. BRAVO!

    Well, that is a wrap on A TAXXXXING MONTH!!

    I see that all prizes have been received except for Vina and Jeanne (A game). Jeanne, I checked your tracking...you should receive by/on Thursday of this week.

    Vina and Jeanne, no need to post here when you receive...to difficult to get on here. Just email me so I know you have it in your hot little hands!

    Has been a pleasure ladies!!

    Tata,

    Annie

  • sandlapper_rose
    10 years ago

    I also received my prize for the other game. Annie, you had wonderful prizes. Thanks so much.
    Only Annie could make Income Tax time so much fun!
    Jeanne

  • flowergirl34
    10 years ago

    Annie, I sent you an email :) and I'm posting here. THANK YOU SO MUCH for your prize!

    It's true! Only Annie can make tax month FUN! :D

    Happy Mother's Day everyone!
    vina

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