OMG Canna, Good thing I did not have a drink in my mouth!!
Still laughing over it, but I bet Dawn & Jason did not find it funny:)

Boy what a box I love ya back miss shirley ! went to old house today to pick it up. good thing too. They don't speak much english so didn't know plants went dormant they were about to dig up all the plants and toss them thinking they were dead. so they were happy to hear they would be back. they have turned it into a day care. shirley did have a nice pumpkin graphic on the front, they thought there was one inside. reminds me of funny story I heard about a place in africa that had pics on everything of what food was inside the container. first care pkg from america shocked them when they saw the gerber baby food jars. My box was incredible crocosmia, babtlon, constance and star of east lots of each, japanese iris chitose hime, bearded iris boo, daylily havanna day dreaming red hardy amaryllis, can I plant this outside in zone 7? 3 calla lillies, bag of pink rain lillies, double yellow creme upstar tulips. yeehaw affirmation jasmine soap. a boyd bear key chain that says bear hugs. a beautiful wolf welcome sign that says welcome friends,already on front door, I love it a wolf figurine that sorry to say is in numerous pieces. I love my goodies. thankyou Shirley you are the best. will try to get a pic tomorrow. hard frost last night so too cold to plant, will do that tomorrow also. big bear hugs carol

Carol-So glad you found the box..didn't realize I was sending it to your old address. Gosh UPS is as bad as USPS for breaking things. I'm ticked the figurine arrived broken. Yes I leave the amaryllis outside here and they do great. They really multiply quickly too. Saw your pictures on the picture thread, your yard and house looks so neat, I really like it.

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)

Mad duck ~ LOL !! That kid is adorable no matter what! Great suit Dawn & congratulations to Auntie Canna.

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'

Yay, I won! What a cutie he is!

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

cutest duck I ever saw, our lil talon is no bird poop. bad Canna. Shirley I am sorry I missed posting some of my gifts, old memory ya know. there was a nice card with a list of box contents, so I have no excuse. there was also a kichen towel and potholder set, a witch boo sign, bag of treat candy, lots of different candy bars and chocolate goodies. thankyou shirley it is a wonderful box.

Talon is just so adorable.....every picture is cuter than the last!!

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

Roxy-Please post your new part of the garden or all of the garden. LOL we love pictures.

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

Shirley, thank you. Of course if I get any nice sdlgs you KNOW I will share. Crocosmia from England? Oohlala, I think I ran across his website the other day, loads & loads of exotic cultivars ~ hope he gets back to you soon! I'm so sad to hear you've been losing daylilies. That just plain sucks, doesn't it? Do you know WHY they are succumbing? The last one I got in this year were yours but they all dug in right away & are doing fine.
I won my auction for Tet Lavender Blue Baby!! Spring shipment will bring a serious celebration here in Oregon *grin*

Marea-Looked up Lavender Blue Baby..That is a nice one..way to go. The daylilies I lost were just too small I guess
they really have to be big for planting this time of year.
Yes I want those different cultivars of crocosmias, sure hope he lets me know something soon.

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

well marea i finally won bluegrass music, but not so sure it's a good thing. now i have to pay for it!!! i think you may have cursed me, i've won every auction i've bid on. you might think it's a good thing until you take into consideration i got one table last night and made five dollars in a 5 hour shift. so far along with bluegrass i've won
bonnie holley
mississippi memories
kitty wells
magic lake
fashion police
grand floridian
doyle pierce
snaggletooth

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

Computer problems! It keeps shutting down every two minutes...gonna take it in for a check up so if you don't hear from me for a while........

Cody-Wow nice ones..I got bonnie holley this year also. I try to stay away from the lily auction.

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

Hi,
I have some Stella De Oro daylily seeds I got in a trade that I don't need and some Happy Return daylily seeds. I also have some open-polinated daylily seeds from my garden - several trades. Will send them for SASBE if you are interested in them.

Thanks,
Annette

Thank you so much, Annette, but no ~ I'm obsessed with blue & purple & don't have enough room for what I have.

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

We've had two more to join our Christmas Party: Jo and Annette. Now our list looks like this:

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

Debbie-That's so sweet of you. I know two I just lost is Jane Trimmer and Marys Baby. Spacecoast Behavior Pattern was struggling for awhile but has perked up a bit. Actually I only lost one of yours and I think that is great considering what those daylilies went through. LOL

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

Good Morning Everyone,
Brrrr....it's getting cold here. (Still planting bulbs, Miss Cindy)

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

Looks like there will be no more sign ups for the Thanksgiving swap, so we will partner up like this:

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

Yeah Jo so glad you are in this swap with us. We as Americans sure do have alot to be thankful for.

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

Whaaaa....its SNOWING
Someone tell it to stop =)
Hopeing it melts heheh.Its was suppost
to get in the 40's today.No one said anything
about snow.

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.

Hi All,

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:)

Dawn, my pumpkin book came yesterday! I have thumbed through it but haven't had a chance to really sit down and read it. The photography is awesome! Thank you! Doug said he would have rather had pumpkin ale ;).

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

Good morning everyone;)

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

...I'm online researching MaryB again to finish packing my swap box *grin* ~ glad I have some time & can have the postman come to pick up pkgs, this is fun!
I have my H. home for the week too and it's storming *sigh*

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!]

Jean-Would love to have some of your snow-anything with moisture in it. I had to water again this past week-end, it's so dry the ground is like powder. I hate this time where it gets dark at 6:00. I can't get anything done when I get home.

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

Roxy, your "I'm Thankful For You" box went out in the mail today. The conf. # is 01038555749283561820. I hope you like everything. Thanks MaryB you are a wonderful sponsor with some great ideas. I had so much fun getting this box together for Roxy.

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

Debbie, I just meant that it would be easier for those of us with no money to be required to send just ONE gift in our box for the Christmas swap?

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

Good Morning Everyone,

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

Hi everyone, I should be able to start posting agin in a week or 2. I've never really hurt my back before and for a 'first' hurt, it's been doosy! i somehow herniated my L3 and irritated my sciatic nerve. I've been flat on my back for 2 weeks. I will only have sincere well wishes for those with back pain from now on. I never apppreciated how painful and BORING this could be. It's still tremendously painful for me to sit at all ... and don't even ask about going to the bathroom ... ouch! LOL

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

OUCH Sharon...I hope you feel better real soon.

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

Debbie, Marea and MaryB I know if you had a costume you would let me borrow it and that is so sweet. I will get lots of pictures and post when we do it.

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

Hello Everyone! I'm B A C K ! ! !

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

HI EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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

Still trying to figure out this machine.....

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

Good Morning Everyone,

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

Oh geez, forgot to say earlier - HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAUL - sorry I missed it yesterday - Hope your day was great!
MaryB

Paul-Happy Belated Birthday to you....Glad we are only one day late.

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

Happy Belated Bithday Paul!
May you have your best year ever!color>

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'

Thank you.

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

It's getting closer to Turkey Day. The boss is thinking about giving us three days off this week. I sure hope he does, one day for shopping, one day for house cleaning and one day for cooking for our Thanksgiving get together. I have it all planned out.

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

Hello Everybody,

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

Oh Marea, I'm worried about your box... You hadn't mentioned yet that you had received it so I just pulled out the del. conf. slip. When checking it, it said it was delivered last Friday morning (11/16). Please let me know if it came (DC# 0306 0320 0002 2358 9902).
MaryB

Oh Mary! I rushed right to the other office in this warehouse complex as soon as I read that - the box WAS delivered to that business last Friday. That receptionist doesn't like my looks I guess - she will not even bother to call me when boxes are misdelivered there (often) let alone open the door & let me know when i walk right by her window in the mornings to my mailbox on the highway. Grrr. I was angry just now so forwent offering her money to let me know like I'd planned on.
Anyhow - what a magnificent box!!
~TWO loves of cranberry orange bread with golden raisens with recipe + 2 others (going to be the highlight of my Thanksgiving, i can tell already. How cool to send the recipe, too. I'm going to try the Pumpkin Crunch Custard and Squash & Apples, too. Yum)
~A years subscription to horticulture!! Thank you very much! My subscription had run out & I'm so happy I will get more.
~Fig & Brown Sugar handsoap that smells delicious on my hand as I type. I love it!
~Mixed nuts - heavenly
~A Cadbury cramello bar - decadent & one of my favs
~Blushing Beauty tulips, which were on my wishlist, to force, along with a HUGE Amaryllis 'Aphrodite' for Christmas!! I have a thing for these too, even sprouted a sdlg this Summer.
~TWO kinds of kitty treats and TWO fun toys these are the BEST!
~TWO cards. The thankful note is going to be taped to my bathroom wall so I will read it every morning & never be depressed again.
And she gave me a beautiful primitive countryside thanksgiving card that adds, oh by the way, I'm sending you 'PLAYING WITH SHARKS' !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love you Mary! thanks for everything
******

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

Happy thanksgiving friends. enjoy your families. big hugs carol

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
Dianne

Happy Thanksgiving TD friends!

Gobble Gobble

HUGS,
~Dawn (mamabirrd)

Happy Thanksgiving everyone. Hope you all have a wonderful day with your loved ones and remember all we have to be thankful for.

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

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!!!
Happy Belated Birthday Paul, Sos orry I missed it:(

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