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NEW: Christmas Stocking Swap 2010


Hope you join Christmas Stocking Swap 2010!! We had a blast last year!!

~~~~~~Info~~~~~~

Each player sends me

~ A stocking - at least 12" long I want to be able to

stuff them, you can make them or buy them

(make it one you would be happy to recieve!)

~ seeds to swap ~ you will get back the same amount

(or more) that you send, no more than

2 packs of each on mixed seeds(unknown

variety, ie zinnias mix) and 3 on

named cultivars(zinnias:canary yellow)

It's helpful if you GW name & year is on the seed packet

~small gifts ~to be sorted among the players stockings,

try to stay away from the very fragile it takes up alot of room in someones stocking to use bubble wrap.Hand made/store bought ornaments, pens, note pads, candles,small calenders,seed baggies,plant markers,trial size beauty products,candy,stuff YOU would like to get!!

~Just TRY to keep everything a size that will fit in a stocking.

Please DO NOT send any plants!! Bulbs for indoor winter blooming would be GREAT ie.. paper whites or amaryllis.

~Please,PLEASE, please put your full name, address and GW name in your box!!

~Stocking will be sent back in the priorty box that measures 13-5/8" x 11-7/8" x 3-3/8". Please include 10.70 or prepaid label to have stocking mailed back to you.

Sign ups start NOW through Nov 7th.Boxes should @ my house NO later than Dec 3rd. I should have them sorted & mailed out to ya'll the week of Dec 6th!!


later...April/dirt_under_my-nails

Comments (84)

  • rosemctier
    13 years ago

    woo-hoo! i have two :D

    i was packing up so many seeds for various exchanges i ran out of baggies and had to order more. they came today, so i will be packing more this evening. MUCH better than grading essays :)

  • dirt_under_my_nails
    Original Author
    13 years ago

    Rose~are they cheaper to order online rather than buying them @ craft stores like Hobby Lobby?

    Any big plans for Turkey Day? We will be out of town the 20th-27th. We've got a bingo winner by Friday night!!!

    Evening Bingo:
    S 15
    A 70

    Bingo Called
    A 73
    N 34
    T 58
    T 53
    T 48
    N 37
    S 15
    A 70

    later...April

  • dirt_under_my_nails
    Original Author
    13 years ago

    Sorry that should say we've got to get a winner by Friday. I don't have laptop, & no computer @ the condo we're renting.

    Does either of the gentlemen have any bingo numbers yet? How is the male gender coming along with the stuffer shopping?

    later...April

  • rosemctier
    13 years ago

    April, i got 800 1.5 x 1.5" ziplock bags for under $6. they are small, but great for most seeds except big squashy seeds. i got them on ebay. there were a ton of stores on ebay that had them. here's a link to the guy's store:
    http://shop.ebay.com/victorvillelover/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686

  • dirt_under_my_nails
    Original Author
    13 years ago

    Last Bingo for tonight....
    A 21
    N 45

    later....April

    Bingo Called
    A 73
    N 34
    T 58
    T 53
    T 48
    N 37
    S 15
    A 70
    A 21
    N 45

  • dirt_under_my_nails
    Original Author
    13 years ago

    Afternoon...

    Bingo #s
    A 29
    N 44
    A 67

    later....April

    Bingo Called
    A 73
    N 34
    T 58
    T 53
    T 48
    N 37
    S 15
    A 70
    A 21
    N 45
    A 29
    N 44
    A 67

  • dirt_under_my_nails
    Original Author
    13 years ago

    Where are we with the bingo? We need a winner before Sat!!!

    Tonight's #
    T 50
    A 20

    later...April

  • rosemctier
    13 years ago

    i have 4 but none of them are near each other LOL

  • dirt_under_my_nails
    Original Author
    13 years ago

    Good Morning!!

    I will send out my address later today for you to send the stockings to. A few might be ready to ship before I get back on the 27th.PLEASE,PLEASE,PLEASE, add delivery confirmation before you mail!!!That way if a stocking comes up MIA we will know where to look. Mail will be held @ post office while I'm away.


    Who all is playing the bingo game?
    Morning Bingo
    A 25
    T 47
    T 57

    Called so far:
    A 73
    N 34
    T 58
    T 53
    T 48
    N 37
    S 15
    A 70
    A 21
    N 45
    A 29
    N 44
    A 67
    T 50
    A 20
    A 25
    T 47
    T 57

    later...April

  • nottougly
    13 years ago

    I am playing and I just like 1 more number.
    Faye!

  • dirt_under_my_nails
    Original Author
    13 years ago

    Your afternoon digits...
    N 43
    S 14
    S 9

    later....April

  • dirt_under_my_nails
    Original Author
    13 years ago

    I just sent out my address. PLEASE let me know if you didn't get it!!!

    later....April

  • dirt_under_my_nails
    Original Author
    13 years ago

    A few more for ya'll!!
    S 6
    A 27
    A 24
    S 12
    Someone has to get it soon!! Will post afew more before I turn in. I'm off to pack...
    later...April


    Called so far....
    A 73
    N 34
    T 58
    T 53
    T 48
    N 37
    S 15
    A 70
    A 21
    N 45
    A 29
    N 44
    A 67
    T 50
    A 20
    A 25
    T 47
    T 57
    N 43
    S 14
    S 9
    S 6
    A 27
    A 24
    S 12

  • dirt_under_my_nails
    Original Author
    13 years ago

    Last ones for tonight....
    N 40
    A 23
    T 49

    Goodnight!!!

    Called so far....
    A 73
    N 34
    T 58
    T 53
    T 48
    N 37
    S 15
    A 70
    A 21
    N 45
    A 29
    N 44
    A 67
    T 50
    A 20
    A 25
    T 47
    T 57
    N 43
    S 14
    S 9
    S 6
    A 27
    A 24
    S 12
    N 40
    A 23
    T 49

  • rosemctier
    13 years ago

    i'm still 2 away. faye is still ahead :) is anyone else playing?

  • dirt_under_my_nails
    Original Author
    13 years ago

    Really keeping my figers crossed that these will help!!!Last post until AFTER Thanksgiving.I don't think I can post here from my phone like I can on facebook....
    S 7
    A 75
    A 68
    A 62
    T 60
    S 10
    A 18
    A 71


    Called so far....
    A 73
    N 34
    T 58
    T 53
    T 48
    N 37
    S 15
    A 70
    A 21
    N 45
    A 29
    N 44
    A 67
    T 50
    A 20
    A 25
    T 47
    T 57
    N 43
    S 14
    S 9
    S 6
    A 27
    A 24
    S 12
    N 40
    A 23
    T 49

    S 7
    A 75
    A 68
    A 62
    T 60
    S 10
    A 18
    A 71

    later...April

  • nottougly
    13 years ago

    BINGO!!!

  • patricia531
    13 years ago

    BINGO here too !!!

  • kamiljablo
    13 years ago

    I got BINGO!

  • dirt_under_my_nails
    Original Author
    13 years ago

    I'm BAAACCCKKKK!!!It's good to be home again.

    Congrats to ALL 3 Bingo winners. Please post your winning numbers!

    later...April

  • nottougly
    13 years ago

    Hi,
    My bingo numbers are:
    S 10
    A 29
    N 44
    T 53
    A 70

    Faye!

  • rosemctier
    13 years ago

    hope everyone had a great thanksgiving! i'll be mailing my box out tomorrow!

  • dirt_under_my_nails
    Original Author
    13 years ago

    Hey Gang!!

    Anyone brave the Black Friday madness? Not me,I'm chicken!!

    Rose~Thanks for the heads up. Will let you know when it arrives!!!

    Who else is ready to mail??

    later....April

  • rosemctier
    13 years ago

    no, i stayed home and did some online shopping. i did venture out yesterday and people were still a little crazed, especially driving! thank goodness i'm almost done!

  • nottougly
    13 years ago

    My box is ready to mail.
    I am just slow in getting it addressed.
    I will mail mine out by Friday.
    Happy Holidays,
    Faye!

  • rosemctier
    13 years ago

    april, do you want me to send you the confirmation number for the package?

  • dirt_under_my_nails
    Original Author
    13 years ago


    Rose~you can just post the number on here if you want!!

    Planning on getting tree up today. Home Depot has some live ones in our price range.1st REAL tree in anout 5 years. Might be the last one for another 5 years if it's as messy as I remember!! LOL! You can't beat the way a real one smells though.Very Yuletidy!

    later....April

  • dirt_under_my_nails
    Original Author
    13 years ago


    1st stocking has made it's way to my house!!

    Tree's up, just naked! WHEW...I forgot what a pain they were to get straight!!I'm off to make sure the kid's don't put ALL the orenments one just 1 branch.

    later...April

  • kamiljablo
    13 years ago

    Here are my numbers:
    S 6
    A 27
    Free Space
    T 49
    A 70

    Happy Holidays!

  • suegardens2
    13 years ago

    I am mailing my stocking in the morning...in a few hours. It's the holidays, no time to sleep, can't believe it's 2:30 a.m. Wow, way past my bedtime!

    Speaking of live trees, many moons ago when my children were small, my husband and I decided to purchase a live Christmas tree. Well, being inexperienced in letting the tree sit overnight etc. I decided to string the lights and place the ornaments just right the same day we brought it home. Well, the next morning, much to my surprise, it had toppled over during the night. I have learned much since that time, but I still get a chuckle every time I think about this huge 8 ft tall, 4 ft wide tree toppled over taking up half the living room! The kids thought the grinch had visited our house and tried to take our tree...lol!!!

    Ah those fond Christmas memories when my children were young and innocent, those were the days!

    I hope everyone is having a great holiday season!

    Later,

    Sue

  • dirt_under_my_nails
    Original Author
    13 years ago


    Sue~I would have been pretty freaked out if I heard the tree crashing during the night!

    YAY!!! 2 more stockings made it here today!!!!

    Later...April

  • suegardens2
    13 years ago

    I was so tired back then with the kids being young and working so many hours that I was sound asleep upstairs and didn't hear a thing! I sent my package yesterday, so you should receive it tomorrow.

  • dirt_under_my_nails
    Original Author
    13 years ago


    Another WONDERFUL stocking & box CRAMMED full of goodies arrived today!!!

    Remember the sooner I get them ALL the sooner they go back out!!

    later...April

  • dirt_under_my_nails
    Original Author
    13 years ago


    A blustery & cold night here. BRRR.... The good news...another stocking has found it's way to my house!!!
    That's 5 down.....2 to go!!!

    later...April

  • suegardens2
    13 years ago

    Hope everyone is staying warm. It has been unseasonably cold and snowy here in NE Ohio. Would anyone like a few inches of lake effect snow...lol?

    April - I'm sure the folks that haven't mailed their stockings yet will get them out to you soon. I know the Christmas rush at the post office can be dreadful.

    Sue N.

  • dirt_under_my_nails
    Original Author
    13 years ago


    One more stocking arrived today!!! One more to go!!! It should be here tomorrow!! YAY!!!

    Sue N.~ I'll pass on the snow,thank you very much. It's 36 out there right now, dropping down to 19 tonight!!

  • dirt_under_my_nails
    Original Author
    13 years ago

    WOO HOO!!! ALL the stockings are here.....Now I get to sort & stuff!!

    later...April

  • dirt_under_my_nails
    Original Author
    13 years ago

    All stockings are on there way!!!

    Posting all DC #s here

    Dave~9405 5036 9930 0429 7837 81
    Sue~9405 5036 9930 0429 7838 04
    Kamil~9405 5036 9930 0429 7837 74
    Patricia~9405 5036 9930 0429 7837 98
    Rose~9405 5036 9930 0429 7838 11
    Faye~9405 5036 9930 0421 5860 69
    Carrline~ You should have it on the other half from the label you sent.

    Please post when your stocking arrives!!

    later....April

  • suegardens2
    13 years ago

    Thanks for everything April. I will keep you posted.

  • rosemctier
    13 years ago

    that's so exciting! it must've been fun divvying everything up--i love those kind of jobs :) thank you so much for organizing this :D

  • rosemctier
    13 years ago

    woohoo! got my box today, jam-packed with goodies! i'll refrain from posting about them until everyone else gets theirs!

  • suegardens2
    13 years ago

    My package arrived full of wonderful goodies! I too will wait until everyone gets theirs before I comment. Thanks everyone!!!

    Sue

  • dirt_under_my_nails
    Original Author
    13 years ago

    Hey Gang!!!
    Glad your stockings arrived safe & sound. I just checked the DC #s. It's showing that they are ALL out for delivery!!! Which means everyone SHOULD get theirs today!!!

    later...April

  • patricia531
    13 years ago

    Woo Hoo !! I received my wonderful box of goodies yesterday afternoon. Thank you April for doing this and letting me join at the last minute. This has been so much fun and I will definitely join in next year.

    Patricia

  • nottougly
    13 years ago

    I received my stocking stuffed full of goodies.
    Thanks to everyone. I love it.
    Faye!

  • carrlinesue
    13 years ago

    OMG!!!! I received my stocking it was so full of HAPPIES, THANKS EVERYONE AND MERRY CHRISTMAS.

    Carrline Sue

  • suegardens2
    13 years ago

    Hi everyone

    By now I think everyone has received their stockings, so I wanted to post a few comments here. I really enjoyed this swap. April, you did a phenominal job of hosting. Thanks for all of your hard work, especially during this busy Christmas season. I received a lovely handmade stocking stuffed with a wonderful assortment of goodies that included so many neat gardening accessories, (I especially loved the plant markers) hand sanitizers,candy, a huge variety of seeds, warm socks, wonderful cards with lovely sentiments from the other participants, and various other very useful items that I will enjoy over the coming months. You were all so thoughtful and generous. Thank you to everyone and Merry Christmas to all of you!!!

  • dirt_under_my_nails
    Original Author
    13 years ago


    Merry Christmas!! Hope everyone had a great day & maybe got to use something from you stocking today!! Thanks again to all who joined this year!!

    later...April

  • rosemctier
    13 years ago

    i wanted to say thanks again to April for hosting this swap-- both filling and receiving stockings was so much fun! i'm sitting here sipping on my cocoa sorting through seeds, trying to figure out where to put what and what i can wintersow :) i can't wait til spring, and i have all of you to thank for that!

    kamil, did you get the sweet autumn clematis seeds you were looking for? i have some, but they were too wet to send when i packed up my box. let me know if you still need some and i'll send them off when they are totally dry :)

  • rosemctier
    13 years ago

    hey guys! i had no much fun with this swap that i now want to organize one LOL. i was wondering what you guys thought of doing an easter basket swap? i did a search and it doesn't look like anyone has hosted one before, so i wouldn't be intruding on anyone's space, and i all of a sudden want to fill "something" with gardening "stuff" :) what do you guys think? too early to post about it and i wanted some feedback. can't ask the family-- they already think i am nuts!