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NEW: Christmas Stocking Swap


Hello ALL!!!!

We did this a few years ago and it was great! micyrey/Michelle was the host. I'm going to copy a good bit from that!!

Here's the scoop!!

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 receive!)

~ 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. Also remeber jar

candles are very heavy, but votives are

nice. Hand made/store bought ornaments, pens, note pads, small calenders,seed baggies,plant markers,CANDY....you get the idea!!

Just try to keep everything a size that

will fit in a stocking. Don't feel you need to

stuff a huge box just, some(SMALL) nice gifts to

share.

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

~Please send no less than 6$, (cash or stamps)to have your stocking sent back to you. If you want delivery confirmation please let me know and send extra $ for it! There are no plants in the box so we don't need to use priority,that should save some! YAY!!

~ sign ups till Nov 6th(start packing NOW!!!)

~ I would like all boxes in by Nov 21!I will sort and pack all stockings and have back in the mail the week of the 23rd.They should arrive at YOUR home the 1st week of Dec.

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


Later...April/dirt_under_my_nails

Comments (150)

  • dirt_under_my_nails
    Original Author
    14 years ago

    Chere~ Nov 20th should be fine.

    Glad a small few of you at least have letters!!

    OK...Next letter is S 8

    So far....
    S 2
    A 71
    A 28
    A 64
    S 8

    later...April

  • dan_the_mailman
    14 years ago

    I got one!

  • hazelnutbunny
    14 years ago

    Yay! I finally got one! :O)

  • dirtdiggin
    14 years ago

    woohoo...two!

  • dirt_under_my_nails
    Original Author
    14 years ago

    Getting closer......N 36

    So far....
    S 2
    A 71
    A 28
    A 64
    S 8
    N 36

    later...April

  • katsgarden864
    14 years ago

    OH! I have two of the letters!! Yay!

    -kat

  • dirt_under_my_nails
    Original Author
    14 years ago

    Hopefully this well bring someone some luck.....T 51

    So far....
    S 2
    A 71
    A 28
    A 64
    S 8
    N 36
    T 51
    later...April

  • dirtdiggin
    14 years ago

    Oh yay! I have another :)

  • dirt_under_my_nails
    Original Author
    14 years ago

    Last one for the night.....N 40.

    So far....
    S 2
    A 71
    A 28
    A 64
    S 8
    N 36
    T 51
    N 40
    later...April

  • robin1962_2008
    14 years ago

    I`ve got a four numbers!!I`ll be gone most of the day tomorrow but I`ll check in before I leave.NO BINGO`S ALLOWED UNTIL I RETURN TO CHECK MY CARD TOMORROW EVENING !!!
    HO!HO!HO!this is fun !!! Robin

  • chere
    14 years ago

    I couldn't print a return paid address label because they limit the dates you can print on it. I just sent you cash.

    I will be sending mine off tomorrow.

    Chere

  • dan_the_mailman
    14 years ago

    Chere, go ahead and change the date for the return paid address label to something the online system will accept. It's okay if we're a little off on the return date, and it won't affect the delivery of the box. It'll just look like the package took a little longer to be delivered, but we're not worried about that. We just want to know where it is so we can get excited about coming home to a Christmas stocking at the end of the day, right? ((chuckle))

    Everyone have a great day!

    Peace.
    -Dan

  • dirt_under_my_nails
    Original Author
    14 years ago


    Dan~Thanks again for the postal advice.Will make sure you don't get ALL coal in your stocking!!!LOL!!!

    Look out all.....Robin has 4 letters all ready!!!

    Next letter in our game is.....A 22

    So far....
    S 2
    A 71
    A 28
    A 64
    S 8
    N 36
    T 51
    N 40
    A 22

    later...April

  • hazelnutbunny
    14 years ago

    I have 3 letters, but they're not all in the same row! :(

    Can I switch cards with Robin?? LOL!

  • Michelle Reynolds
    14 years ago

    hello
    my box is packed and will be picked up today, it was $9.89 for the online shipping for the med flat rate box so I sent $10, I was not sure about printing it up online and sending the lable. I just wanted to be on the safe side. I know I'm early but my surgery is at the end of next week and I want everything done well beflre that. it will be a great pick me up to get back my boxes from verious swaps as I recover.
    I loaded the box as full as it could get, I have the C# if it should not get ther in a few day I will check on it.

    michelle

  • dirtdiggin
    14 years ago

    Yay I have another :)

    I'm awaiting the arrival of a couple of items, so my box probably won't be out 'til next week. Hopefully sooner, but we'll see.

    Toni

  • dirt_under_my_nails
    Original Author
    14 years ago

    Giving the o' bingo cup a shake......we have A 23!!!

    So far....
    S 2
    A 71
    A 28
    A 64
    S 8
    N 36
    T 51
    N 40
    A 22
    A 23

    For all of you that pray, please say a little prayer for my grandfather.He is in ICU, having issues with his heart & sugar. Thanks!!

    Stockings in route to GA
    *Bunny-mailed
    *Scarlett
    *Michelle-mailed
    *Toni
    *Robin
    *Jodi B
    *Sue
    *Maryann
    *Linda
    *Joyce
    *Kamiljablo
    *Chere-mailed
    *Rhonda
    *La Donna
    *Dan
    *Kat
    *Megan
    *Joan
    *Crystal
    *Shannon
    *Kathy

    later...April

  • dirtdiggin
    14 years ago

    April, I'm so sorry your grandfather isn't well. We will keep him in our prayers.

    Toni

  • dirt_under_my_nails
    Original Author
    14 years ago

    Next up is N 43.

    Hope everyone had a good day.Spent most of mine waiting on a phone call from my grandmother. No news is good news, I guess!

    later...April

  • robin1962_2008
    14 years ago

    NOPE !!I`M NOT SWITCHIN!! I`ve got 5 numbers now!I`m ready for the next number now!!
    April,I`m praying for your grandfather,you and the rest of your family. Robin

  • hazelnutbunny
    14 years ago

    :P to you, Robin! Rub it in, won't cha?? LOL!

  • dirt_under_my_nails
    Original Author
    14 years ago

    OK.....Next number......A 74!!!

    Robin~ Wow! 5 in a row huh? You guys better look out!!!

    later....April

  • dirtdiggin
    14 years ago

    Hey I have 5 too, just none of the last two. Robin...any close rows?

  • dan_the_mailman
    14 years ago

    I've got 5 spaces covered, counting the raindog? in the middle! C'mon, give that can another shake!

    Oh, my box is going out tomorrow, dc#4203 0533 9405 5036 9930 0036 0811 71. I got it all taped up, and wouldn't you know it, while cleaning up I found my pre-printed return label. So, open the box, insert label, and tape up the end of it again!

    April, in case I forget to tell you later, I'm having a wonderful time!

    See you all in the funny pages!

    Peace.
    -Dan

  • dirt_under_my_nails
    Original Author
    14 years ago

    3 of you with 5 now?? Betcha you would like another number huh? I guess I could post this one before I go do some stitching.Gotta do it before the kids see. They battle who draws next!!! LOL!!!

    FYI~I was told that the 3year old picks the better numbers!

    Stockings in route to GA
    *Bunny-mailed
    *Scarlett
    *Michelle-mailed
    *Toni
    *Robin
    *Jodi B
    *Sue
    *Maryann
    *Linda
    *Joyce
    *Kamiljablo
    *Chere-mailed
    *Rhonda
    *La Donna
    *Dan-mailed
    *Kat
    *Megan
    *Joan
    *Crystal
    *Shannon
    *Kathy

    later....April

    P.S. The letter is N 32!

  • dirt_under_my_nails
    Original Author
    14 years ago

    No luck with the last one? Ok...try....A 26.

    later.....April

  • robin1962_2008
    14 years ago

    OOH,I`m so close but still no bingo.I`m sure having fun!Thanks,April!! Robin

  • dirtdiggin
    14 years ago

    Oh I'm close twice...but still no bingo!!!

  • robin1962_2008
    14 years ago

    I`m close 3 times!!PLEASE give us another number!!
    By the way,I`d love to get goodies for my pets(dogs,cats,fish,rabbit,guinea pig). Robin

  • dirt_under_my_nails
    Original Author
    14 years ago

    Ok you beggers......A 65! Gotta boogie.... Castle is on in 2 min!!

    later..April

  • dirtdiggin
    14 years ago

    Oh the labels fit in beautifully with the stocking. Made sure to fill in the extra space with extras lol. But my shipments will be a couple more days and then it will be on the way :)

  • dirt_under_my_nails
    Original Author
    14 years ago


    Toni~ thanks for keeping us posted about your box. You still have time.

    Hope all that haven't posted in a while are all ok. Stop in & visit!!!

    Weather is yucky here. Rumor has it, we are up for 3-5 inches of rain.BLAH!!!

    Bingo this morning is....S 13

    later...April

  • hazelnutbunny
    14 years ago

    BAH HUMBUG!!!
    No new numbers for me, dagnabit!! :P

  • dirtdiggin
    14 years ago

    Ohhhh one space left...

  • dirt_under_my_nails
    Original Author
    14 years ago

    You guys try on.....T 60 for size!!!

    later...April

  • dirt_under_my_nails
    Original Author
    14 years ago

    NO one got T 60? Hmmmm......hoping A 29 might be better you ya'll!!!

    later...April

  • hazelnutbunny
    14 years ago

    Still nothin', April!!

  • dirtdiggin
    14 years ago

    neither of them :( lol

  • robin1962_2008
    14 years ago

    Me neither. Robin

  • dirt_under_my_nails
    Original Author
    14 years ago


    Wanna know why that guy is dancing? It's because the 1st (Bunny's)stocking has arrived in GA today!!! Ohh.... if you guys only knew the goodies that she sent!!!

    Oh yeah...your letter is N 33

    Stockings in route to GA
    *Bunny-arrived
    *Scarlett
    *Michelle-mailed
    *Toni
    *Robin
    *Jodi B
    *Sue
    *Maryann
    *Linda
    *Joyce
    *Kamiljablo
    *Chere-mailed
    *Rhonda
    *La Donna
    *Dan-mailed
    *Kat
    *Megan
    *Joan
    *Crystal
    *Shannon
    *Kathy

    later....April

  • hazelnutbunny
    14 years ago

    Okay, the kiddos reading over my shoulder say that the penguin is dancing because "Mamma's losin'!!"
    (of course, you need to say that in a sing-song voice for maximum effect!)

    Grrr. Lot of brats, anyway! Tell me again WHY I put up with 'em??
    LOL!

  • dirtdiggin
    14 years ago

    lol bunny! No luck on that number either :/

  • crisann
    14 years ago

    Hi
    Sent my box off today!! Had to go find a few more things to stuff in there. :)
    Pet goodies are a good idea, my cocker spaniel - Elli - loves treats.

    I can't wait to see what Santa puts in my stocking!!

    Have a good evening!
    Crystal

  • dan_the_mailman
    14 years ago

    I'm up to 8 numbers!!! Yee-Haw! I need 2 more numbers, 3 different ways! C'mon, what's the next number???
    ***having a difficult time staying in my seat!!!***

  • hazelnutbunny
    14 years ago

    You know what we do to braggers, Dan??

  • dirt_under_my_nails
    Original Author
    14 years ago

    N 37! Computer giving me fits tonight!!!

    later...April

  • dirt_under_my_nails
    Original Author
    14 years ago

    Sorry for so few letters tonight. From around 6 to 11:00, I couldn't get online long enough to post much.(Must be the weather or something!!) To make up for it here's 2 #s !!!!! S 14 &
    N 42.

    Dan~stay seated!!!!

    Stockings in route to GA
    *Bunny-arrived
    *Scarlett
    *Michelle-mailed
    *Toni
    *Robin
    *Jodi B
    *Sue
    *Maryann
    *Linda
    *Joyce
    *Kamiljablo
    *Chere-mailed
    *Rhonda
    *La Donna
    *Dan-mailed
    *Kat
    *Megan
    *Joan
    *Crystal-mailed
    *Shannon
    *Kathy

    later...April

  • dirt_under_my_nails
    Original Author
    14 years ago

    Got thread # 2 up & ready as this one is almost full.

    Goodnight!!

    later....April

  • sguanzon
    14 years ago

    Sorry I haven't been posting and what's up with this Bingo? Guess I'll need to go back and read from the top.... I'll get my stocking out this week. Lots going on at home I'll fill you guys in later. My computer died so I'm on hubby's laptop I got him for his b-day. Catch u later.

    Sue G.

  • dirt_under_my_nails
    Original Author
    14 years ago

    Hey Sue~ glad to see ya posting.Sorry you've had computer problems. You should have a link to 2 bingo cards. Print out or copy down the one that says for game 2 & join in on the other thread.If you need me to resend it,just let me know!

    later...April