Anyone interested in doing a THANKSGIVING SWAP?

BIG WARM WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS, Rockyridge (Rox) & Annette_1964(Annette)

dawn
the chickens are good and prolific. so prolific in fact that we now have a flock of wild ones, which isn't so bad, but they're all brother and sister and will start breeding in the spring. i haven't been able to catch them.

anyone need any no id daylily seeds. i have a lot this year. they're all from my good breeders, but the tags were either lost, faded or didn't get put on in time.

Cody...Great to see you back with us too. I've been MIA myself. I'd love some no name DL seeds. Do you want me to paypal you the cost of the envelope and postage or would you rather I mail it to you? Cost for the seed? etc.

Roxanne...Again welcome to the Traveling Daylilies. I have been trying to e-mail you but it keeps coming back unrouteable. Please send me your correct address so I can add you to our membership list and you will begin to get all the e-mail you're supposed to.

Annette...A BIG Hearty Angel Hug to you...our newest member. Please feel free to begin posting on this site whenever you are ready.

Are we having a November trade? Has anyone volunteered to do a Christmas exchange? If not, I'll agree to sponsor the December one. What's everyone think about having either of these...any interest?

Gloria...sorry to hear about the e-bay slump...I'll go check out your penny bulbs now...Tell Jennifer I ordered and received some of her doggy peanut butter treats and Ali just loves them. They do smell good enough to eat but thanks for the warning that they don't have sugar, or I might have been tempted to eat one. It's good to hear that your back is better. Hope all is well with you and yours.

Paul, I have thought of you often as I saw the fires burning between LA and San Diego. I used to live in the mountains of KY and there were frequent forest fires there. Very scary to have the mountains around you on fire.
Glad you and your family are now safe.

I won't keep going on and on in this e-mail. I'll catch up on my reading and check in with the rest of you later.

Debbie/budsnblooms

Debbie, I'll be the first in line for our annual Christmas swap!

Welcome Annette! Hope you will jump right in!

Warning: I bought some fancy Lambertson daylily seeds from Germany on eBay and the US Customs SEIZED & DESTROYED THEM! Waaah... The seller is just wonderful & wants to replace them, but on the phone just now the Customs officer said that all daylily seeds need a phytosanitary certificate to legally be imported, but couldn't be bothered with getting me a list of rules. They told me to call APHIS & APHIS said they were wrong & to call Customs back! I'm having a serious attitude problem about bureaucratic Big Brother just now. I'm furious, in fact, but can't figure out where to go for help. *sigh* So, head's up.
~marea

I know I will have questions about growing and caring for daylilies and hopefully someone will be able to answer them for me.

It is good to be here with all of you and hear from each of you.
Annette

MaryB, oh im glad you liked your box. i had such fun shopping for us both.! :):) i was into a variety this year so no need to list them all lol. tons o fun. and easily justified as "we" needed that one too.

Shirley-loved your pics as always. thanks for the dl fix. ill make a note on that holly dancer.

Anita, Cody, and Karen - glad to see ya back posting. Karen, no link here either. do love Chef Ramsey though. great show.

Debbie, you too. gourds look awesome!

Paul. so glad all is safe :)

Barb, havent forgotton the seed. just waiting until the weather stabilizes a bit. afraid this 70/30 weather of OH will cause them to sprout prematurely if i mail.

Marea, i about fell off my also possessed chair reading the story of your DH's friend. my brother now answers his phone Daylilies West when i call. hhmmm...,..
sorry no help on international.

Roxy, well i admit being addicted to the la. luckily though, you made me look and see what i got so far, and now im done. at least when the ones i already bid on are.

as im trying to justify my puchases i got only 5 sortof.

#1. Heartbeat of Heaven Crosses. totally in love with this Emmerich in my quest for tet fat edged/&/or toothy large rounds. includes crosses with Duke of Gasgone, Bass Gbson, White Eyes Pink Dragon, Self Determination, Rock Solid, and Forrestlake Raggamuffin.

#2-5. well i save until i can better group them. :)

Cindy

Welcome Annette!

Tulip 'Toronto' (12)
Tulip 'Appeldoorn's Elite' (6)
Tulip 'Orange Emperor' (6)
Tulip 'White Emperor' (6)
Tulip 'Queen of the Night' (6)
Tulip 'Lucky Strike' (6)
Tulip 'Passionate' (6)
Tulip 'Fringed Elegance' (6)
Tulip 'Giant Orange Sunset' (1) -I've never seen such a big tulip bulb!
Narcissus 'Scarlet Gem' (3)
Narcissus 'White Lion' (3)
Narcissus 'Calgary' (5)
Narcissus 'Passionale' (2)
Narcissus 'Rainbow' (2)
Narcissus 'Barrett Browning' (3)
Dutch Iris 'Bronze Queen' (12)
Dutch Iris 'Carmen' (12)
Dutch Iris 'White Excelsior' (12)
Crocus 'Joan of Arc' (12)
Crocus 'Purpurea Grandiflora'(12)
Crocus 'Vanguard' (12)
Amaryllis 'Double Queen' 1 HUGE bulb

And if the bulbs weren't enough, she sent more goodies:

*3 king size ReesesPB cups and eyeball gumballs, which ofcourse my kids made off with very quickly.
*A very yummy smelling 3 layer candle in fall scents
*A great smelling sachet packet 'pumpkin spice' (already in my car to counteract the smell of picking up 3 kids in sports everynight for the last two months!)
*A beautiful new fall table runner with pumpkins, leaves and acorns and 2 matching kitchen towels. These are already in use also, and will take me through Thanksgiving. Love them.

Well, I certainly hope I didn't forget anything. As you can see Ms. Cindy outdid herself. Thanks again Cindy - I DO love and appreciate everything! I'll definitely be thinking of you often in the Spring when my gardens are bursting with blooms!

I would be in for upcoming swaps - Thanksgiving and Christmas.

WELCOME to Annette. Glad to have you join us.

So glad to see you post Paul. I too have been thinking of you and hoping you were safe and sound.

Marea, thank you for the info awile back on my seeds from 2006. I think I'm going to try to start them this January along with my 2007's. Just can't bring myself to throw them out - I'm guessing I'll get some to sprout anyway.
Wow, $25/seed on the LA? Now I know why I stay away....been warned many times about that place. I can get in enough trouble at other sites. Too funny about corrupting your DH's friend. Isn't it always a little more fun when we have others join in our addictions?

Anita, nice to see you post. Glad you got everything in as the nights here are getting cold, aren't they? I still have some to get in - probably finish up today. Sure would love to see Jo pop in and say hi. If you talk to her, please let her know she's missed.

Baby congrats to Diane and Barb!

Check out this cool maze if you have a minute:

www.winterrowd.com/maze

Well, I don't have to work until later this afternoon and although it's damp and chilly, it looks like the sun is trying to shine. Think I'd better get busy on getting these bulbs planted. Have a good day everyone!
MaryB

Oh Marea,
I'm so sorry they stole your seeds, MAKE them replace them!! If they did wrong, they need to do right, TELL Them!! I don't know about Thanksgiving, I don't care really, I just want to do a swap:) OK Christmas is good:), as I am al ready in 2 Thanksgiving swaps anyway.

Mary B,
I am so over this 70/30 crap, either give me winter or forget it, I was so clod yesterday I brought wood in & started a fire, DH normally has one burning LONG before now, but with this crazy weather a wood fire just makes it so hot in her you want to gag, then we have to open the sliding glass doors, the front door & the back door just to breath, either give me snow or stay warm, but make up your freaking mind Mother Nature!

Cindy,
Don't look at this link you are done:) I just read it, Oh wait that's with seeds, you can look this will be for Daylilies.

Have to share this link with you all, you all can blame Cody..Ha, Ha, ha, Really it is his fault & Shirley you better button up that trade with Cody before I sang Grandmothers Smile out from under you, Just kidding, I would never do that, but I did order it & Cody if you do have another I would still love it for my Mom, anyway on to the link. Oh wait I have to take the time to blush, I just got another E-mail from Patrick Guidry, telling me he enjoyed talking to me & thanked me for my order, Oh man, I so want to get more, Thank the lord I don't have to pay for them till 2008, gotta love a sale.
This is what I am getting:
GRANDMA'S SMILE $45 would be $100.00
FASHION POLICE $65 would be $140.00
HAPPY HALLOWEEN $50 would be $125.00
KITTY WELLS $60 would be $125.00
What a sale, go check it out, but don't blame me, blame Cody! Have a great day all..:)Anita

would love to get more, but i've got three vacations to go on this year.

It's so nice seeing everyone posting again.

A Thanksgiving and Christmas swap sounds great.

Welcome new memebers, Hi Annette so glad you joined the group.

Shirley

for

angels reaching
eskimo kisses
lies and lipstick
flamenco christmas
cricket call
art gallery quilling (?) not quillon (?)
ducks luck
lifing me higher
mt herman marvel
grateful heart
bumble bee boogie

Annette - Welcome to the group. I’ve just been here a month so I’m a newbie too. This is a great group of people…..you are gonna love it here. Wow! Are you lucky or what! What daylily farm are you near? I live in NC and have started planning my ‘bloom time’ tour. We always go to Marietta Gardens….the Shooters are such nice people and it always takes my breath away when I pull in and see acres and acres of blooming daylilies.

Gloria - What do you sell on ebay? I’m addicted to ebay!!! What is your id? I want to look. Also the peanut butter doggie treats sound wonderful. I have 3 spoiled rotten dogs and they love peanut butter. I’ll try to remember to post their picture on the other thread.

Paul - Glad to hear you came through the fires intact. I am constantly worried about fires. Where we live is at the top of a ridge surrounded by over 1000 acres of forest. Last week my husband actually went off on his bike to track down where some smoke was coming from. Glad you and yours are safe. I wish I could say the same for everyone else out there. What a tragedy!!!

Marea - Glad you liked your swap box…..and glad you found the bracelet. LOL Those people at the U S Customs are not too bright. Best to avoid them at all costs. I agree with cody_mi. I have traded African Violet leaves with a guy in Japan several times, and we always write on the package that it’s a toy with no value. Have never had a problem that way. Apparently whoever sent you the seeds are new to shipping internationally.

For the Thanksgiving swap we could do seasonal items, of course. And maybe ‘get ready for winter’ items. Feeding our feathered friends comes to mind. Winter blooming plants….Amaryllis, paper whites, hyacinths to force. Maybe we could include something from our lives that we really love and are thankful for. Share it with our friends. Our favorite hand cream, favorite internet website, gardening hand tool….anything really. We could also share our favorite Thanksgiving recipe.

Cindy - Your daylily crosses sound beautiful. I love the ‘5 sort of’…..LOL

MaryB - Awsome box you got! Congratulations. I just wanted to let you know I planted some daylily seeds from 2005 in July and every single one of them came up. They had been in the veggie bin all this time. I’ve still got some 2005 seed in there. I guess that was the year I discovered the LA. LOL

Anita - You are such an enabler!!! Great daylily sale; gotta study it to see what I want. I’m trying to stick to seeds since I’ve got about 20 daylilies sitting in bags and buckets in my kitchen waiting for this rain to stop so I can plant them.

Love the photo thread….such great photographers we have here. The daylilies are gorgeous and Talon….little Talon….so A D O R A B L E.! Dawn your house is awesome!

I didn’t set out to write a book!!! LOL Sorry!

Roxy

Welcome Rockyridge, and Annette

Dawn, your baby T is so cute, and your house is gorgeous.

Mary B, so glad to see you are posting.

Gloria, Diane, and Barb congrats on the new little ones, and yes you might say I’m a little jealous.

Paul, I hope you are safe.

Here are a few things that are going on in my world:

I’m sad the plants are ready for a long winter nap, and although I love the color that fall brings, I hate winter. I can dress for the cold, but hate driving on the snow and ice. (I just know there is a ditch with my name on it somewhere. I really try to be optimistic about it, but if you only know how much I hate driving. I do because I have to.

First of all, Shelby has hit the 5 year mark being in remission, and we have so much to be thankful for.:O) :O)

On the flip side, my Nephew Joey has been diagnosed with juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma. His doctor sent him to Peoria and then from there, Chicago. After a few more test they will do surgery. The good thing is it is not cancerous, and with that we are very thankful. Just a lot of trips back and forth, and boy! are the hotels expensive there.

This is my week-end off, I’m going to get out and clean up the yard. It is amazing how much stuff I’ve managed to leave out.

I will try and check in when I can, and sorry if I've left anyone out.

LIFE IS GOOD,
Annie

Okay, here's the rules....The box must be mailed by December 15th. The idea here is to remember the "SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS", it's not about how much to spend, DON'T BREAK THE BANK. You can make or buy all of the gifts. Be creative in making or buying whatever you choose to put in your box. I want everyone to have fun "creating" your gift box to your partner. There are 12 individual items I have listed but you don't have to send all of them, choose at least 7 items. Also, you can count a single item as meeting two of the items: an example is A 2008 Calendar of Angels, this covers 2 of the 12 items; or a Bayberry Scented candle, it's both cheerfully lighted as well as smelling like Christmas. If you don't understand...e-mail me, and I'll muddy the waters some more (grin)

The List:

1. A special ornament.
2. Something that represents your state.
(preferrably decorated in a Christmas theme, but doesn't have to be).The sender is sending something that represents there state,not the state they're sending to.
An example is my state, KY: Cardinal is the state bird, the state flower is the goldenrod, the area I live in is called the "The Bluegrass" which is known for horses. It is also the home of the UK Wildcats....I may send something like I mentioned above to my partner.
3.A christmasy photo of yourself (can be last years).
Using Dawn as an example: She can send one with just herself, or one which also includes Jason and Talon, or one that has her parents, grandparents, sisters, BIL's, and niece. But the photo must include you dear member.
By christmasy I mean...you wearing a christmas sweatshirt, or taken in front of the tree, the fireplace hung with stockings, etc.
4. A Christmas Card.
5. Christmas Candy.
This can be hard candies,or chocolates, bought or homemade.
6.Something inspirational.
This can be a book, a hand stitched verse, or something you have written from the heart.
7.Something funny or cheerful.
This can be something as simple as a joke you like printed from the computer, or it can be a figurine of an old man grunting over a chamber pot, etc.
8.Decorate or Buy a small wreath.
Get/buy one of those 6-8" cheap wreaths at one of the Mart's or your favorite craft store. Or make one from grapevine or pine/cedar limbs. Make or buy little decorative items and ribbons to put on it. The theme you use to decorate is up to you.
9.A Cheerful Light.
This can be a Christmas Candle, a lighted figurine, a Kinkade type painting (a copy of course)etc.
10.Something that "smells" like Christmas.
A bough of pine needles and cones tied with a ribbon, a Christmas scented candle, potpouri (sp),room fragrance spray, etc.
11.A 2008 Wall Calendar.
You can make your own using the computer, or buy one at the store. Or send one of the big scenic ones from your bank.
12.An Angel
Representing Gloria's pet name for the Traveling Daylilies. Once again be creative...it doesn't have to be a bought figurine.

I hope I have lots of people sign up. This is about giving with a cheerful heart and having fun. Send whatever you would enjoy getting.

Participating in the Traveling Daylily Christmas Party:
1. Marea
2. Roxy
3. Debbie

Who wants to sign up next?

PS>>>I know some of you may not celebrate Christmas. If there are at least 2 of you, and if you will e-mail me, I will put you in touch with each other and you can plan your own party.

Angel Hugs,
Debbie

Count me in!

Welcome again to Roxanne and Annette!
Roxanne, looked like you found the co-op. Thanks for the compliments on my photo's! I enjoyed your post and hope you keep typing. : ) I write a lot of novels here too. ; )
Annette, looking forward to getting to know you better. What plants, if any, do you collect besides Daylilies?

HUGS,
~Dawn (mamabirrd)

PS: Talon sends a hug back to Carol!
PSS: Hi Annie and Mary Ellen! Wonderful to see you both posting. Hope you visit more often...we miss you!
PSSS: Hi Mary B.!!! Miss you too! Are you done planting yet???? I'll bet yours arms are gonna' be tired, lol. Cindy wins the prize for most bulbs stuffed in a box...WOW!

First the bulbs!!
Tulip -Elegant Lady - 5
Tulip -Gavota -5
Giant Sundrops- 5 (oh i have wanted to try these...)
Dutch Iris - Oriental Beauty - 12
Narcissus - Burning Heart -5
Narcissus - Geranium - 3
Narcissus - Winston Churchill-5
Narcissus - Smokey Bear -6
Narcissus - Thalia - i do not know- 20 or so lol. LOVE!

ok....and daylily seeds! now that ive cut myself off :), a great joy to get more :)
Roses in Snow x Diamond in the Rough
Ed Brown x Playing with Sharks
Darla Anita x Samar Starfire
Samar Starfire x Playing with Sharks
wwwhhhooo-all crosses include new genetics for me!

and tons of other stuff too....
*new garden gloves - very needed!
*Fido Flips-bacon flavored...Maryb even thought of my Ellie:)
*Bag of assorted candies - herseys, reeses, eggs, mmmmmm.
*3 grapevine pumpkkins, really neat! already added to my table decorations. never saw these before!
*not one but 2 new candles-pumpkin spice and mulled wine. smell great and holiday too.
*Handsoap- Bath & Body works Brown Sugar & Fig. love this too.

MaryB, thankyou so much for a wonderfull collection. im in heaven and will add spring to the times i think of you as i walk through my garden. :):). cant wait for spring now. :)

oh, ill be sending you some seed along too....

Cindy

Roxy - way to jump right in. lol on paypal.

Mary Ellen and Annie, nice to see you posting! Annie, hope all goes well for your nephew. very glad to hear your DS is doing well.

Debbie - im going to have to sit out. sounds like a fun and really neat swap though.

Cindy

Cody-Fiddle I meant to check all those daylilies to make sure I still had. I did trade some with a DG member so I need to make sure. I did get almond puff and cabbage flower in a trade this year so won't need those two. I had to add them to my trade list.

Annie-Thanks to our Lord and Saviour about Shelby's 5 year remission. God is good all the time.

Paul-So very thankful your home was spared during all those fires in CA. That would have to be awful to have your home gone in minutes. All the memories and treasures of your life and your families. God is good all the time.

It has been a hectic week-end for me. We shopped for living room furniture all day Saturday, came home for 10 minutes and left again to go and eat supper with the coon hunters club. Today found out my Uncle passed away Saturday so cooked for and visited with cousins. We took a drive to see the fall colors and I could not believe Lake Chategue. It was a sad site to see all those lake homes with huge dry holes in their backyard where the water used to be. I know it has been a dry summer but didn't know the lake was down like that.

Posting some pictures of Dawson in the tiny town we found while leaf looking.

Shirley

Dawn, it's true, that house is just magnificent! Have I said that 100 times yet? Tell your DH he has become calender quality from all that hard work, *wink*

Shirley I can well imagine how sad that lake looked - I saw ariel photos of the nearly dry lakes in Georgia on TV & realized how bad the drought is. Prayers for gentle rains.
Dawson is SO adorable grinning for ya in front of all those wacky bldgs!! He has been growing like a weed, just like Maleah, huh? He looks like so much fun ~ how lucky you are!

Snow in the mountains here already so I'm carrying my 2 special Brugs in & out twice a day. Both are finally filled with flowers now that I started fertilizing them, hurrah!

My import replacement is coming, it was the only envelope intercepted in the last round of auctions, so hopefully these will make it through. He even asked me if he could substitute one sold out batch with Braided Edgings x Bed of Nails!!? Fingers crossed here.

Decieded that I want just one new daylily for 2008: Tet. Lavender Blue Baby. Wish me luck, huh? lol

Rox, you were RIGHT ON about what we could swap for Thanksgiving:
"For the Thanksgiving swap we could do seasonal items, of course. And maybe ‘get ready for winter’ items. Feeding our feathered friends comes to mind. Winter blooming plants….Amaryllis, paper whites, hyacinths to force. Maybe we could include something from our lives that we really love and are thankful for. Share it with our friends. Our favorite hand cream, favorite internet website, gardening hand tool….anything really. We could also share our favorite Thanksgiving recipe."

...Anita?? Debbie??
~m'

Wow sounds like everyone is getting NICE boxs in
the swap =).

Will have to pass on the next two swaps.Hubby is out to work and no unemployment coming in.Sigh.They are sideing with his boss for now anyways.He's still figthing it,but it's not looking good.

Hugs all,Jean/Dirtpig

Check out the TD picture thread #5.....I posted some new pics, and a few esp. for Paul.

Nice to see more of us posting. But I'd still like to see some of the "quiet" members speak up. Would love to hear how every one's Fall is going.

I know.....a PRIZE! That usually gets things moving. ; )

I have a very cool, brand new book that I bought this morning to give away to the winner. It's a book all about pumpkins! Very fitting for the Halloween & Thanksgiving season. A must have for your gardening book collection! It has beautiful pictures and lots of ideas for neat things to do with pumpkins....even for weddings! You should see the awesome "pumpkin fountain". I will definitely be making one next year.

Ok....here's the deal. Whoever guesses what Talon dressed up as for Halloween is the winner of the book. You must be specific!

Hope everyone has a delightfully spooky day! Don't eat too much chocolate (Gloria)! LOL

HUGS,
~Dawn (mamabirrd)

Carol sent me:
22 Tulips (Ebony & Ivory)
8 Tulips (Double Beauty)
15 Bellevalia (Romana)
6 Bunch Flowering Tulips (Toronto)
Amaryallis (Minerva)
15 pink Scilla Bulbs
10 Allium Bulbs (Purple Sensation)
10 Allium Bulbs (Ivory Queen)
Orange Fritillaria bulb (Have wanted one of these forever)
Gnarlies dog toy for Hanna my Husky (She grabbed it the minute I handed it to her and off she went with it...maybe now she will quit chewing up things she can't have.
3 candles-1 frog and 2 lady bugs
Audobon Wild Toy Turkey that sounds just like a real turkey
Bat Gell Candle (This is so cute...love it)
TY praying bear
5 dish towels that says seeds & bulbs for planting
Cocoa mix-French Vanilla, Raspberry, & Hazelnut--only have one left the hazelnut. Gosh those were good
Bagful of candy and I mean full...snickers, milky ways, reeses, butterfingers, whoppers, heaths, hershey kisses, baby ruths...whew I love candy
2 cards
Welcome BEWARE OF DOG sign..This is beautiful, someone who works with Carol teaches tole painting and boy is she good. I can sure see how she could teach classes. Have to find the perfect spot for it.
And PUMPKIN POOP...A see through bag of candy corn with this card on it and it says:
I started to carve a pumpkin with my carving knife and scoop, but the pumpkin got so scared He took a little Poop! It looked so cute and funny, just like a candy treat, so I'm sharing it with you now because you are so sweet.
Carol sure hope you have gotten your box and you are as pleased as I am, if not I will make it up to you. You outdid your self with this great box of goodies. My DD said gosh Mom look at the stuff you got.

Karen

Marea
Roxy
Debbie
Carol
Mary Ellen
Dawn
Gloria

Have I missed anyone so far?

Anita has also suggested a Thanksgiving swap and Marea has made some good suggestions. I've signed up for her's too...Don't forget to sign up for both if you can.

Going to look at everyones pictures now..
More later.
Debbie

Dawn, I'm going to guess that Talon dressed as a Toucan for Halloween. Loved those two new pictures of him on the pictures thread. What a sweetie!

And speaking of pictures, Shirley, that Dawson just gets more gorgeous with each new picture. He will definitely have the girls hanging around when he gets older!

Cindy, you're welcome - glad you liked your box. I know all about shopping and the "one for me, one for you" system.

Great Halloween boxes everyone! I, myself am still planting bulbs.......

Annie, good to hear from you. Great news that yet another year has gone by in Shelby's remission. Before you know it, we will be celebrating 10. So sorry to hear about Joey, but I know you will keep your chin up and stay strong and focused for the family.

Debbie, I will join your Christmas swap too. I think I read in one of the posts that Shirley was in too. I don't think that Anita planned on organizing a Thanksgiving swap, I think she was just wondering if we were going to do one (read her post 10/26 at 9:19).

SO..... if there is no one else that wants to do it, I will organize the.....

****I AM THANKFUL FOR YOU SWAP****

I will incorporate Roxy's ideas (had already been thinking along these lines too - you know what they say about "great minds"?) and I will also come up with a few more ideas of my own. I will keep the rules somewhat small and simple since we will be working on a shorter timeline. I will take sign ups until Tuesday, 11/6 and will post partners names on Wednesday 11/7. Boxes will need to be mailed by Wednesday 11/14 and I will do a random drawing for a prize from whoever has their box out on time. I will be back later tonight with specifics on the boxes. It looks to me from reading through posts that this was the interest for the Thanksgiving swap so far:

1. MaryB
2. Marea
3. Roxy
4. Debbie
5. Shirley

Let me know if I've gotten this wrong and you would like your name removed.

Off to plant a few bulbs before work. Back later.
Hugs,
MaryB

Good try! Keep guessing..

~Dawn (mamabirrd)

Rox

I guess Talon was an green parrot? ~m'

But none of those were his costume yesterday. Keep on guessin'!

~Dawn (mamabirrd)

Hint: Some of you have the right idea. ; )

Hi Carol...I made the address change on my list. I hope you are loving your new home.

Dawn...Talon was a hummingbird for halloween...right?

I've heard from Jaye and Barb, they aren't able to participate in the Christmas swap but I sure enjoyed hearing from them.

Gloria...best wishes to you, your DIL and soon to be new granddaughter. I hope everything is great with you and yours. Miss seeing you post. Prayers going up for you.

Hi Cody...so happy to see you back. Looks like you are keeping really busy. I didn't hear back about the daylily seeds...got any left?

Karen...I read your post...you're such a sweetie...Good to hear from you.

A big hug to Sweet Cheeks...you know who you are (grin).

I won't try to include everyone this time, but will post something to you later.

Big Angel Hugs to Roxy and Annette.
Debbie

~Dawn (mamabirrd)

Bluebird?

While Thanksgiving should be one of the most celebrated and meaningful holidays, too often it is forgotten. It's jammed between Halloween - basically an overblown holiday which means absolutely nothing and Christmas, while being a deeply meaningful holiday itself, each year it becomes more and more lavish and commercialized. I was in the stores last week - huge multiple aisles of Halloween items, huge multiple aisles of Christmas items and one small end cap of an aisle with some ugly plastic turkeys. It's a shame that that is what Thanksgiving has become - just "turkey day". We've lost the meaning of what this holiday was meant to be - not only to share a dinner with our family and friends - but a time to really reflect on what we have in our lives that we are thankful for - the big and the small. So, with this in mind, I would like you all to prepare your boxes with a thankful heart for what we have and what we are able to share. Remember, simple is good.....

*****I AM THANKFUL FOR YOU SWAP*****

1. A handwritten, heartfelt card or note telling your swap partner why you are thankful for them being in your life.

2. As Roxy suggested, something in our life that we are thankful for such as our favorite handcream, gardening tool, etc. Keeping with the thought that we should be thankful for little things, this MUST cost $10 or less.

3. On the other end of the spectrum, we should also be thankful for how good life is to us sometimes and be willing to share that with those we love - I would like you to send your swap partner a promisary note for a fan or two (whichever you can do) of one of your very finest daylilies! Please be specific on what you think you will be able to send so that we can daydream this winter. These will need to be sent in April or May of '08, bareroot, regular parcel post is fine - no need for priority mail - we'll keep costs down since this involves mailing a second box.

4. Please share one or two favorite Thanksgiving recipes - something that is traditional at your table.

5. A current copy of your favorite gardening magazine - something for your partners to snuggle up with as the days grow colder.

6. Please include a small treat for whatever pet(s) your partner shares their home with. We all know how thankful we are for their love, devotion and companionship. If your partner has no pets, perhaps something to feed the outside birds.

7. A Fall item of your choice.

8. Bulb(s) for forcing to brighten up our homes.

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Please sign up by Tuesday, 11/6. I will post partner names on Wednesday 11/7. Boxes will need to be mailed by Wednesday, 11/14. I will draw a name from those who have their boxes out on time and send a prize to the winner.

MaryB

Members who have signed up for the Traveling Daylilies Christmas Party:

Shirley
MaryB
Anita
Gloria
Dawn
Mary Ellen
Carol
Roxy
Marea
Debbie

If I left anyone out, or included you when you didn't plan to join...let me know...
Debbie

Canna-You are too much lady. I was just looking at our local paper and all the staff at a local Drs. office dressed up as bees and the two Drs. (who are husband and wife) dressed up as the bee keeper and the other a flower.
The outfits were darling.

Where are all the trick or treat pictures? Would love to see some pictures. Dawson went with his cousins so will post a picture of them.

I can't remember all the guesses as to what Talon was so lets see I will say.
Raven
owl
caterpillar
butterfly
rooster
penguin
bat
flamingo
chicken

Shirley

We have a winner!

Great guesses everyone. : ) Anita & Canna, we'll have to be the egg, chick, & poop next year, lol!

I was trying to Photoshop this pic, but Talon was on my lap wanting to type too, so I gave up. : )
Thought i'd post it here since our TD pic thread is getting too long....hope you dial-uppers don't mind.

Here's my mad duck....

Congratulations Canna! See, it was easy. The duck costume was actually a back-up. I ordered the cutest baby parrot costume and it ended up getting lost in the mail. It never turned up and I couldn't find another one in the correct size....so we dressed as the duck instead.

Your booteauful pumpkin book is on the way!

Thanks for playing everybody.

~Dawn (mamabirrd)

I did not get ONE trick or treater out here in the industrial zoned country.

I DID get my seeds from Germany, though! Doing such a happy dance that I wish I could find my maracas! Check out these high hopes:
Braided Edgings x Bed of Nails
Raise The Standard x Bed of Nails
Golden Throne x Spiny Sea Urchin
Dream Tide x Gavin Petit
John Peat x Born To Run
and Rock Solid x Bird Talk !!

Now my most grandiose daylily dreams are all almost filled for 2008 (did I tell you that I have 3 healthy Bridey sdlgs?) Just that one last auction that ends tomorrow...

Hope y'all are having a sunny happy weekend ~m'

Photoshop yourself out? I thought maybe that was a new baby restraining device.

Shirley, I'm going to give my yearly donation to the Cherokees on your side of the mountain in a few weeks :). It's time for the girls only weekend!

~Canna

Congratulations Canna! Pumpkin book....hmmm; You'll have to tell us all about it when it comes.

Sorry I've been MIA. I've been lost in the CO-OP. WOW! I'm gonna have to take out a second mortgage just for plants if I don't watch it. LOL

I've been trying to get all my daylilies in the ground before winter. I had 30 or so in pots that I bought early in the summer, then I got the free daylilies from my friend that were all bare root. I got them all planted finally! Now back to planting the potted ones. Some of the free ones were big clumps but most were single or double fans. I'll try to get a picture of the "new" part of the garden later on and post it.

Roxy

Canna-I've never been to the Casino in Cherokee but have went by it. They say they have one of the best buffet bars anywhere. WE get all the traffic from Georgia through our little town headed to Cherokee.

Carol-I have already forgotten half of the things I put in that box myself.

Marea-Nice seed crosses, sure hope you get some nice ones out of those. My crocosmia man in England has forgotten me I think. He said he would let me know what postage and the cost of my bulbs would be but haven't heard from him.

Need to get busy lots to do and not much daylight left.
I don't like this new time (or I guess the old time we used to have) well whatever I don't like it.

Cody-Please keep the daylilies until Spring...I am having a time keeping all the last ones I traded for alive. It is just too late in the year to get them established right now. I know your zone is colder than my 6 so we better hold off for our trade. I'm trying to carry them in and out each warm day but it is a pain. I've lost half of them already.

Shirley

I have a garden club meeting today, I really enjoy the lunch and meetings we have. Got to make sure my speaker is going to show up...Bye

Shirley

now i just need bridey greeson and 2007's wish list will be complete.

Roxie-Hope you get your computer fixed. I hate computer problems.

I have the worst luck, I have been furnitrue looking for months and finally found the leather I was looking for so purchased it two weeks ago. They were to deliver it this Thursday (I have already sold mine so have none) well Ashley furniture where I bought it burnt to the ground last night. Looks like I will have to start all over again. Thanksgiving is almost here and no furniture.

Shirley

Thanks,
Annette

Shirley!! RATS! That's awful! Hopefully that company can reorder your furniture if the insurance claim goes quick?? Glad you kept your computer chair...

Cody, you DO have exquisite taste. Sorry about all the wins LOL! I know exactly what you mean about the mixed joy & anxiety. Here's hoping you get LOADS of tips tonight ~<>~

Aren't y'all gonna join in the Thanksgiving and/or Christmas swaps???

OK, back to listing auctions to pay for my win,
Marea

Annette
Jo
Shirley
Mary B.
Anita
Gloria
Dawn
Mary Ellen
Carol
Roxy
Marea
Debbie

Annette...I would like to have some of the open pollinated seeds...I have Stella coming out the wahzoo. Let me know how much to send/paypal.

Sorry Shirley about all the problems lately. I can't help about the furniture...but, if any of the daylilies I sent you don't make it or if I have any you would like, let me know and I'll replace them in the spring. I put some out late too...I'm hoping they will be okay in the spring.

Cody sounds like you got some beauties. I'm staying away from the auctions...I'm hoping Maryott's will offer some of their beauties cheap again this coming spring.

I think MaryB. said she would post the partners for the Thanksgiving swap soon. I'm getting excited to start our holiday trades.

Jo...it was so good to hear from you. Please come back soon and meet our new members Roxy and Annette. I know you will love them both. You have been missed.

Doing the happy dance for Mamabear and Grandcub Lauren. Hugs are sent to the proud parents also. This is Gloria's 1st granddaughter...do you see hairbow's and frilly dresses in this childs future? Maybe a parasol to keep that ol' southern sun off her delicate skin. (Just kidding...but here's a real hug and congrat's.

Angel Hugs,
Debbie

Marea-Yes my computer chair is still here...I really do need a new one though.

Going to be down in the 20's here tonight...

Shirley

LAST CALL FOR THE THANKSGIVING SWAP. I will post partner names later this afternoon. So far we have:

1. MaryB
2. Marea
3. Roxy
4. Debbie
5. Shirley
6. Jo

If I've missed anyone, please let me know.
Back to the bulbs....
MaryB

Jo & Shirley
Debbie & Roxy
Marea & MaryB

List of rules are in my November 2 post. As always, you are welcome to send more if you wish. Please mail out your boxes by next Wednesday, 11/14 so that they are received well before Thanksgiving. Have fun!
MaryB

I am so thankful for getting my furniture yesterday. It was a store and not the warehouse that burned. I really like it and have always wanted leather. My livingroom looks so nice with all the new stuff. I told DH that furniture will have to be our last. He hopes to re-tire (don't know if I ever will) so there won't be lots of money for extras I'm sure.

Shirley

Dawn hehe..mad duck..he's just so cute.
Grats Canna

Nice Daylilies Cody.Its a slow time of year where
I work too.The only thing that save us is Dinner Theater.
The place I works run 2 or 3 a year at the slow times.
Dont Hug Me is running now.$30.00 for a show and dinner isn't bad for a night out.

Oh Shirley nice that it worked out for you on the furnitures.Re-tire hmmm whats that..hehehe..that might happen when I die.hehe

Have fun on the up coming swap all.

Jean
Now someon take this snow please.

Dawn,
Such a beautiful lill duck;) Your house is just so breathtaking & Talon OH MY, he is just so handsome & growing up so fast.

Cindy,
See now if you order what you want, say like Mandiba Magic, now technically you would not be buying it till 2008, see you are safe, I so want to add Bridey Greeson, I don't think I will though, I think I will add 2 more that don't cost $100.00 each:)

HI KAREN:)Nice to see you posting

Carol,
I so know what you mean about seeing something & saying oh I have to get that for **** I have a few of them here, just waiting for a trade or swap with a few:)

Shirley,
I kinda thought that would be crazy to not still get your furniture, but I guess if you did not know the warehouse was unharmed, you might think it was not coming, so glad you got it, I can't wait to get new, we made the mistake last time & got the couch & love seat with recliners, NEVER AGAIN!

Jean,
I so hope DH gets his unenjoyment, as mine calls it, Lucky me, its about time for mine to be laid off:( No I'm not sad over the money aspect of it, I'm sad cuz he drives me nuts home 24/7, he gets so board he can't stand it.

Roxy,
Me an enabler? I think you have me mistaken for oh lets see, Cindy, Marea, Mary B, Lisa, Cody & on & on, THEY MAKE ME LOOK AT PICS OF DAYLILIES I CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT:) See it's them, not me:) are you buying any of this? I am the Winnie The Pooh freak in the group, now you would have won for my Grandson, had I done what Dawn did:)

(((Annie)))
Congratulations on Shelby, That's GREAT NEWS, Oh I just feel fight in love with Shelby's Song Daylily, I sure hope he makes it through the winter, Sorry about Joey, sure hope he's doing better?

Mary B,
Oh I so hated when Joey out grew trick or treating:( How's the snow your way? Coming down good right now for me, I doubt it will stay though. Glad you jumped in for the TD T-Day swap, No I did not want to do it, thank you:)

My Sister just came, so will finish catch-up later:)Anita that needs a winter Pooh:)

This week I started classes to get my Real Estate license! I will be done at the end of this month. Boy, is it a lot of work! I am in class for 6 hours a day and then I have tons of homework every evening. My exam is next Friday and then I have to take another class before I can apply for my license. Yahoo I am so excited!

Rebecca

No time for the rest of my catch-up right now;(

WOW, I am so glad I did not get in this months swap, Just found out last night DH is taking this week off, only works Mon-Tues next week & then another week off, I don't EVER get anything done with him around.
On the bright side I got to keep Baby David till tonight, as he has no school today.

Have to get back to looking for the stupid book DH wants me to find, have a great day all..:)Anita

Debbie, can we change the Christmas Party Swap requirements to just AT LEAST ONE ITEM off the list so EVERYONE can join in? [hint, group!]

Anita-My couch and loveseat have recliners but my other set did also. DH hogs the recliner so if I ever want to recline it will have to be on the couch or loveseat. I'm curious as to why you don't like them to recline. Loved your pictures on the picture thread. My I bet your yards and home was absolutely gorgeous with all those beautiful blooms.

Canna-Real estate sure is the job to be in now. I think there is a real estate office on every road and corner here. I've heard they make very good money. How did you do in Cherokee?

Marea-I thought for sure EVERYONE would want to get in on the Christmas swap. I wish just one time we could all get in on a swap, that would really be fun.

Jo-Sure miss your posts and I almost have your box ready to go. Stopped at Lowes to pick up something so hopefully will get it mailed tomorrow.

Does anyone have a size 12 Victorian outfit that I could borrow? I would take very good care of it and mail it right back to you after I wear it on Dec. 7th. I'm trying to help out the Garden Club and stand in a window display in our town. The owner of the shop will pay the Garden Club $150.00 for one night (3 hours) of standing in the window of their store. Our town does a Window Wonderland with a Victorian Theme and it is just beautiful. Folks come from miles to see it every year. They have a white coach and white horses pulling the coach with a driver all dressed in white. Folks pay to ride around the town in the coach.

Shirley

Marea...I know everyone else understands what you meant by changing the swap requirements but it has gone completely over my silly noodle. Will you e-mail me and tell me your idea? I'm open to any suggestions.

Speaking of the December Swap, here are the participants that I have so far:

Debbie
Annette
Marea
Roxy
Carol
Mary Ellen
Gloria
MaryB
Shirley
Jo
MaryS
Anita
Dawn

I would love to get at least one more to even out the number of participants but if not, I'll do the old switcheroo in matching you up. I need to know by tomorrow (11/15/07) if you plan to play with us so I can assign partners and finalize rules etc.

A big hug and welcome back to JO and MaryS.

Shirley if I had a Victorian dress I would gladly loan it to you. It sounds like a beautiful scene.

I've been checking out the photo thread...BEAUTIFUL pictures.

Sharon, Cindy, and Sherri...I miss seeing you post.

Debbie

Shirley ~ what FUN that Victorian wonderland sounds like! Sure hope you find that appropriate dress soon. The Costume rental shops in that theatre town I used to live in were FULL of period costumes, I wonder if that's a possiblity there. Hope you can post photos of the event.

MaryB, your I'm Thankful for You Swap box is going out in tomorrows mail. So sorry I'm late.

Marea

Marea, I was so glad to see you check in. I know Oregon got high winds the other night, so I've been thinking about you. Your swap box went out yesterday, so hopefully you'll get it Saturday. Hope you like!

Shirley, your towns Winter Wonderland sounds so cool. It must be beautiful to see the whole town take a step back in time. Do you actually ever get real snow for it? Wish I too had a dress to loan. Hope you find one. Also hoping for lots of rain for you soon.

I forgot to tell you all that Annie emailed me last week. She wanted me to let you know that she won't be posting much for awhile and that she cannot take part in the Dec. swap. She will be going back and forth to Chicago when needed with her nephew Joey and family. His surgery will take place in December. Please say a prayer for them.

We just had a few nice warm days - in the 60's, but today back to the cold. I think we may even get a few snow flurries by the weekend. We lucked out here when we had the last cold spell - no snow, but a town just about an hour SW of me got almost a foot. Oh, I'm not ready...

Canna, good luck on your test tomorrow. I've heard the exam is extremely hard.

Better get some things done before work.
Hugs,
MaryB

Hubby is letting me use his laptop right now, but this is still preety haed to type lieing on my back.

I will go back and read what i've missed, but won't be posting again till i can sit at the home compter.

miss you gals and guys, sharon

Marea...I see your point about not wanting to hit the pocketbook too much at this season. So I am going to repost the same list of items I did before but leave it to each individual to send your partner what you can. This list is just a guideline and if you have an idea that isn't on this list...feel free to include or replace it with an idea of your own. The main idea here is to remember that Christmas is about love, families (including long distance families like the TD's) and sharing what we can. Where it is one thing or many:0)

The List:

1. A special ornament. Made or bought.
2. Something that represents your state.
(preferrably decorated in a Christmas theme, but doesn't have to be).The sender is sending something that represents their state,not the state they're sending to.
An example is my state, KY: Cardinal is the state bird, the state flower is the goldenrod, the area I live in is called the "The Bluegrass" which is known for horses. It is also the home of the UK Wildcats....I may send something like I mentioned above to my partner.
3.A christmasy photo of yourself (can be last years).
Using Dawn as an example: She can send one with just herself, or one which also includes Jason and Talon, or one that has her parents, grandparents, sisters, BIL's, and niece. But the photo must include you dear member.
By christmasy I mean...you wearing a christmas sweatshirt, or taken in front of the tree, the fireplace hung with stockings, etc.
4. A Christmas Card.
5. Christmas Candy.
This can be hard candies,or chocolates, bought or homemade.
6.Something inspirational.
This can be a book, a hand stitched verse, or something you have written from the heart.
7.Something funny or cheerful.
This can be something as simple as a joke you like printed from the computer, or it can be a figurine of an old man grunting over a chamber pot, etc.
8.Decorate or Buy a small wreath.
Get/buy one of those 6-8" cheap wreaths at one of the Mart's or your favorite craft store. Or make one from grapevine or pine/cedar limbs. Make or buy little decorative items and ribbons to put on it. The theme you use to decorate is up to you.
9.A Cheerful Light.
This can be a Christmas Candle, a lighted figurine, a Kinkade type painting (a copy of course)etc.
10.Something that "smells" like Christmas.
A bough of pine needles and cones tied with a ribbon, a Christmas scented candle, potpouri (sp),room fragrance spray, etc.
11.A 2008 Wall Calendar.
You can make your own using the computer, or buy one at the store. Or send one of the big scenic ones from your bank.
12.An Angel
Representing Gloria's pet name for the Traveling Daylilies. Once again be creative...it doesn't have to be a bought figurine.

THE PARTNERS:

Since we have an uneven number I will do the partners like we usually do when that happens.

Debbie sends to Annette
Annette sends to Marea
Marea sends to Roxy
Roxy sends to Carol
Carol sends to Mary Ellen
Mary Ellen sends to Gloria
Gloria sends to Mary B.
Mary B. sends to Shirley
Shirley sends to Jo
Jo sends to Mary S.
Mary S. sends to Anita
Anita sends to Dawn
Dawn sends to Debbie

Remember to mail your boxes out by December 15th to make sure they arrive by Christmas. If anyone needs a mailing list or wants to check to see if I have a questionaire available on your partner...feel free to e-mail me.

Have a Happy Thanksgiving and a Merry Christmas.

Debbie

MaryB-No it has never snowed that early here but it would be wonderful if it did.

Annie-Thinking of you and Joey and all the family..special prayers for you...God bless you Joey

Sharon-So sorry to hear about your back...when the old back goes everything goes..I have been there and done that.
I can remember 30 years ago planting beans and corn most of the day, went home, went to bed, the next morning I could not even get out of bed. DH had to get me in the car and drive me to the chiropractor...We had a time getting me in the car...I couldn't even raise my arms to comb my hair. Sure hope you get better soon and can enjoy Thanksgiving with your dear family....Sending get well wishes your way and hope for a speedy recovery.

It is blowing snow here..it was in the 70's yesterday, rained last night and temps are now in the 30's...You just never know what the weather is going to do. Who knows it may just snow on the Window Wonderland.

Shirley

I've been offline for 10 days! Ended up buying a new computer. Not exactly what I wanted to do right before Christmas. Too much money and time. Learning a new system takes so long....at least for me and my pea brain. I've got Vista now. What a pain! I've got too much to do this time of year to be learning anything new. LOL

But I certainly am happy to be back online. You don't realize how addictive surfin' the net is until you have to quit cold turkey. LOL
Life is sooooo boring without my computer friends. I'll have to go back and read what I've missed. Catch up on everything!

I'm temporarily using yahoo e-mail. If anyone wants to reach me it's: roxanneshrewsbury at yahoo.com

They haven't retreived all my files off my computer yet. So I'm working in the dark here. LOL

Debbie, I e-mailed you this morning. Your box is ready all I need is a mailing addy.

Glad to be back!

Roxanne

A GREAT BIG WELCOME TO OUR 2 NEW MEMBERS, Annette and Roxy

I got a wonderful box from our very own Miss Shirley (smiles)

It was filled with goodies...
* A beautifully written card telling how thankful she is.
* a tube of fantastic smelling handcream
* a really nice cookbook
* an awesome "easy" recipe for apple dumplings-yummy!!!
* a new copy of "birds and blooms" my most fav mag-my subscrip just ran out, so this was very appreciated
* a seedblock for my outside birdies
* a really cute "squash lady" (her name is "sue ellen")
* a box of calla bulbs
* some seeds of coneflower "sundown"
*and last but certainly not least, my IOU for daylilies in the spring
A huge "thank you" Shirley. I only hope I have some daylilies for you that you "don't have"

Lets see, Most of the yardwork is finished, all we have left to do is cover up my potting bench, lay mulch, and put the bubbler in the pond, then we are set for the winter. Whew..... didn't think we would ever get it all done.

I am very glad to see so many of our group posting. Just like old times. I will do my very best to get here more often now. On my honor, lol.

Dawn,
I just cannot believe how your little guy has grown. He is just toooooo cute.

I will have to post a picture of our little (tongue in cheek) Alex. He has grown so much. He just turned 1 on Oct. 22, but he is 32in tall, and weighs nearly 25 lbs.and has 12+ teeth, which you have to watch out for, as he likes to try them out on any of your handy body parts that presents itself.

He was a turtle for Halloween, our oldest gd was cinderella
gs was a dog, gd was Dora, gd was strawberry shortcake.
They were all so cute.

well, I need to go back and read all the posts.

Shirley,
I have one more thing I want to put in your box, I will try to get it tomorrow, so box will go out tomorrow or Mon.

hugs to all,
Jo

My e-mail is up and running now....so my old address is working.

Debbie, Sorry! I am not gonna get your box out until Monday.

They still haven't retrieved all my files....could I get another copy of everyone's info sent to me? And a copy of Debbie's questionaire? Still have one more shopping day. 'g'

Rox

Well, I think 2 days travel time has to be a record from Oregon to New York. Marea's box came yesterday afternoon! So happy with everything she sent!

*A beautiful note written from the heart, just for me.
*A box of Peppermint/White Chocolate Hot Cocoa Mix. Yummmmm...
*2 rawhide filled dog treats for my girl Chelsea.
*A packet of hosta seeds all from seedlings of streaked breeders. VERY excited to try these. Will be a great winter project!
*Beautiful fall pot holder and kitchen towels. LOVE them.
*A cool lily shaped robe hook.
*Copy of Horticulture magazine - Spring issue so I can look forward to what's to come.
*A very cool little variegated houseplant. Not Sure what it is - maybe a philo? Marea, can you help me out?
*A note good for my daylily in the Spring - 'Goodbye General Custer' Yayyy - awesome looking spider!

Thank you so much Marea. I love everything. You certainly know how to make a friend feel special!

Happy to see the Christmas partner list posted. It's been a long time since I got to send a box to my Miss Shirley so that will be fun!

Roxy, glad to see you made it back.

JO!!! GREAT TO SEE YOU POST.

Gotta run for now. Son's football banquet is today and have tons to get done before.

Thanks again Marea - LOVE YOU!
MaryB

Thanks MaryB for being on your toes about Paul's Birthday.
I'm so excited that you have my name for Christmas...it has been along time.

I'm having some low back pain and it's driving me crazy. Looks like I am going to have to get out the heating pad again. It's no fun to get old.

Shirley

Poor Sharon! I just read your post, wish I could come help you. And poor Shirley! Hope both your backs heal quick!

Mary, I thought you might like those streaked hosta seeds, giggle. Here's hoping you hit the genetic jackpot. I saved a few for me to try, too. I THINK that is a little variegated Ginger plant I sent you, but the greenhouse that I bought it from said, twice, that it's a HOUSEPLANT. I laughed & bought it anyway. I think it's a beauty, hope you have room for it. Please be sure to announce when daylily planting season comes to your area so I can send your daylily. Those were the prettiest bones at the local pet store & the clerk said her dogs love them, so hope Chelsea is thankful for 'em. *grin*

Jo, so good to hear from you. Thanks for updates! Your grandson ~ all the kids ~ growing up so fast!! The years are racing now for me apparently.

Roxy, so sorry about your 'puter hassles. Glad you made it back so quick & glad it meant you got a new shiny one, tho, regardless of less Christmas money. I went through a complete crash last year & had to buy a new one too, cheaper than fixing the old one. I am having fun choosing what to send ya for Christmas ~ will be sure to post when I get the box in the mail.

Happy Monday y'all ~m'

I watched "The Fountain" to see if I can pick up any clues... sorry to say I didn't find any :-). It's a strange, what the heck is going on kind of a movie, but I enjoyed watching Rachel Weisz (you ladies may enjoy Hugh Jackman more?)

Paul

Has any one been watching The Bachelor? What's up with that guy? I just knew he was going to pick Jenni, what a curve ball he threw not picking either of them.

Shirley

I received the most wonderful box from Debbie. My husband picked it up at the P.O. for me on Friday and forgot to mention it! We left to visit the kids in Virginia on Saturday and got home Monday afternoon. The box was in his truck all that time. Thankfully we didn't get any rain or freezing weather. Believe me......He'll never do that again!

Where do I begin!?!? Huge box....totally stuffed!

How wonderfully talented you are Debbie. My bird house gourd is nothing short of amazing. We both OOOO'd and AAAAH's over it. All my favorite things are on it.
Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!!!

A warm and wonderful card . . . Really made my day.
A cozy, comfy microsoft throw to cuddle with this winter.
A copy of Fine Gardening Mag to dream over.
Bulbs: Appleblossom Amaryllis, and Paperwhites. And a cute pot of sunflowers to start this winter.
A whole plate full of homemade doggie cookies. They are lovin' them! And 3 dog toys.
Candy coated chocolate sunflowerseeds. Mmm Mmm Good!
A ceramic pumpkin candle.
A wreath pumpkin and ceramic leaf plate.
Recipes for Kentucky Hot Browns and Kentucky Derby Pie.
Can't wait to try these.
AND....a promisary note for my spring daylily....Ocean's Eleven. Gorgeous...

Thank you soooo much Debbie. I really love everything you sent. You have certainly brightened up my thanksgiving.

Your box went out priority on Monday....I'm hoping it gets to you tomorrow. #03063030000053660063

We will be leaving for Virginia again tomorrow....probably won't be back till Monday.....soooo

H A P P Y . . . T H A N K S G I V I N G . . . E V E R Y O N E ! ! !

Roxanne

Roxy ~ The Red Lion Amaryllis you sent me is blooming beautifully for Thanksgiving, I am thankful for you, too.

Gobble Gobble

HUGS,
~Dawn (mamabirrd)

Marea, so glad that box showed up. Thought it was a goner for sure.

Sharon and Shirley, hope you both are feeling a bit better and able to enjoy the day.

Debbie, you are the winner of my extra little prize for getting your Thanksgiving box out on time. Will get it out to you by Monday at the latest.

Have a great day everyone.
Hugs,
MaryB

Hope you all have had a great day,as I got lucky & have Baby D, so you all know I am on cloud nine..:)Anita