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UPDATE: Christmas Stocking Swap page 2!!


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 9$,~ All boxes need to be 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!

Sign ups are closed!!!

Stockings in route to GA so far:

*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

Comments (150)

  • dirt_under_my_nails
    Original Author
    14 years ago

    V~Velvet Dresses

    2 more boxes were just delivered! Woo Hoo!!

    Kat& Kathy~your stockings made it!

    Stockings in route to GA so far:
    *Bunny-arrived
    *Scarlett
    *Michelle-arrived
    *Toni
    *Robin
    *Jodi B
    *Sue
    *Maryann
    *Linda-arrived
    *Joyce
    *Kamiljablo
    *Chere-arrived
    *Rhonda
    *La Donna~mailed
    *Dan-arrived
    *Kat-arrived
    *Megan
    *Joan-arrived
    *Crystal-arrived
    *Shannon
    *Kathy-arrived
    Let me know if I've missed anyone!!!
    later..April

  • hazelnutbunny
    14 years ago

    Uh...did we miss W? Or do I need more coffee? :O)

    W~Winter Wonderland

  • dan_the_mailman
    14 years ago

    I think we're up to "y", so I'm going to go with...

    Y - Yule Log

  • dirtdiggin
    14 years ago

    Okay, the DC is 9405 5036 9930 0042 1785 06

    Toni

  • dirt_under_my_nails
    Original Author
    14 years ago

    Z~ Zu Zitter Carzay (the toys the Who children played with in the Grinch who stole Christmas!)

    Toni~thanks for the tracking #

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

    I've not heard from....Shannon,Jodi B,or Scarlett.Hopefully we will hear from them soon.Everyone else has informed me their boxes will be mailed this week. Yippee!!

    later...April

  • katsgarden864
    14 years ago

    April - s6, a29, n34, t58, a61
    I'm so glad my box made it there safe and sound!!

    Yay!

    -kat

  • dirtdiggin
    14 years ago

    What's the next game :) lol

  • dan_the_mailman
    14 years ago

    More Bingo Pleez!!! ***reaching into the box for another card*** ((GRIN))

  • dirt_under_my_nails
    Original Author
    14 years ago

    Good Morning All!!

    Since Dan sent me this photo..

    I thought another round of SANTA bingo might help him!!!LOL!!

    Everyone should have a round THREE card. If not please let me know.That being said......T 57 will start us off.

    later...April

    p.s.
    She also had a winning bingo card from the last round!

  • dirt_under_my_nails
    Original Author
    14 years ago

    Bingo~ S 15

    Called so far...
    T 57
    S 15

    later..April

  • dirtdiggin
    14 years ago

    Oh wow I completely missed that part lol. Too many late nights pkging seeds lol.

    Congrats Kat on the bingo :)

    Toni

  • robin1962_2008
    14 years ago

    Kat,CONGRATULATIONS !!!
    My stocking is on it`s way!!
    "SANTA" is on his way again !!Who will it be?
    It`s not looking good on my card yet.
    Maybe I`ve not been good enough for two visits from "SANTA".LOL. Robin

  • dirt_under_my_nails
    Original Author
    14 years ago

    Bingo~ A 16

    Called so far...
    T 57
    S 15
    A 16

    Robin~ thanks for the stocking update!

    No stockings delivered today :( Bet the mailman was happy though!

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

    I'm off to cook dinner & then we have PTO meeting
    later...April

  • dirtdiggin
    14 years ago

    Hehe...I only need 4 more 4 ways ;)

    Toni

  • dan_the_mailman
    14 years ago

    so far I'm 3 for 3! must be my lucky hat! we'll see if my luck holds out, eh?

    Peace.
    -Dan

  • dirt_under_my_nails
    Original Author
    14 years ago

    I'm back.....Bingo~ N 41

    later...April

  • dirt_under_my_nails
    Original Author
    14 years ago

    Bingo~ S 7 & A 65

    later...April

  • Joyce Knight
    14 years ago

    Good morning April, I just wanted to let you know that my stocking will go out in the mail this morning. I will post the dc number later today for you. Have a great day. Joyce

  • dirt_under_my_nails
    Original Author
    14 years ago

    Bingo~S 5 & T 59
    letters called so far
    T 57
    S 15
    A 16
    N 41
    S 7
    A 65
    S 5
    T 59

    Joyce~thanks for letting me know!!

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

    later...April

  • hazelnutbunny
    14 years ago

    I've got 4 numbers! Yay! :D

  • dirt_under_my_nails
    Original Author
    14 years ago

    Bingo~T 47 & T 56

    later....April

  • dirt_under_my_nails
    Original Author
    14 years ago

    Bingo~T 46 & S 6

    Not sure how many of you grow tomatoes....but Campbell's is giving away free seeds. All you have to do is vote for the barn you think should be restored & enter in code off the bottom of a can of their soup!!!

    later...April

    Here is a link that might be useful: Campbell's Free Seeds

  • dirtdiggin
    14 years ago

    Thanks April - I just went and voted. Some of those barns are so beautiful...it's sad to see them delapidate. There is a huge old Scandinavian style across the street from where we used to live. Probably turn of the 20th century, but an absolutely beautiful building. It's been partially restored, but I think the owners gave up on it.

    It's pretty awesome that Campbells is helping out to save a few of them.

    Thanks again :)

    Toni

  • dan_the_mailman
    14 years ago

    All I need is one more number!!! ***perking my ears up so I can hear it called***

    Gonna go check out that website now!

    Peace.
    -Dan

  • dirt_under_my_nails
    Original Author
    14 years ago

    TWO more stockings were just dropped off!! They were from La Donna & Megan.

    Bingo~ A 70 & N 45

    Dan~ my 3 year old seems to bring you luck. She's drawn almost all the numbers today

    Michelle ~ you ready for Friday yet? Easy to fix & frozen meals stockpiled for the family? We will be thinking of you!!

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

    later...April

  • hazelnutbunny
    14 years ago

    I just need one more number, too!

    Gosh, I'm feeling a bit competitive....
    *shooting spit wads at Dan*

    :D

  • dirt_under_my_nails
    Original Author
    14 years ago

    Bingo~ S 4 & T 55

    later..April

  • Michelle Reynolds
    14 years ago

    hello
    well I'm as ready as I'm gonna be, only a few frozen meals in the fridge, my hubby just dosent like to cook, it will be take out and sandwiches for a wile. I got te aviary in the basement cleaned out( I have finches and a banie rooster and hen in there), the hamster and guinnea pig cages are cleaned, the plants are watered, the dishes and laundry are done and the shopping is done. I get to do a clear liquids diet for tomarow (yippee)so Timmy helped me make up a few bowles of jello.
    I have some gardening and quilting mags to take to the hospital, and a mini quilt all set in the frame to work on when I'm home.

    looks like everyone is enjoying the bingo(santa) I'll check in when I get back on my feet.

    happy thankgiving everyone
    michelle

  • dirtdiggin
    14 years ago

    Best of luck to you Michelle. We'll be keeping you in our prayers for a quick and easy recovery.

    Yay...I also only need one number lol....but you watch...someone else who needs 4 or more will end up filling those in before I get that one number lol.

    Toni

  • Joyce Knight
    14 years ago

    Hi April, My delivery confirmation number is 0306 1070 0001 4801 8322. Hopefully, you will get my stocking by tomorrow. Thanks, Joyce

  • dan_the_mailman
    14 years ago

    April, let your daughter keep drawing the numbers. Now I only need one more number 2 different ways...hehehe.

    ***dodging spitballs***

    You're probably right Toni, someone will come up from behind and beat us to the Bingo, but it's still fun to play!

    Peace.
    -Dan

  • dirt_under_my_nails
    Original Author
    14 years ago

    Bingo~ A 64 & N 43 Gotta let Brooke pick a few now, cause after 9 ya'll are stuck with me !!!

    Joyce~ thanks for the tracking #. I wouldn't be surprised if it did show up tomorrow!! SC is not that far from here.

    later...April

  • dan_the_mailman
    14 years ago

    Go Brooke Go!!! I got both of'em!

  • dirtdiggin
    14 years ago

    It sure is fun...the excitement of finding yet another number...not in a row lol...and wondering...did Dan fill in that one space?????????

    HEHE

  • dirt_under_my_nails
    Original Author
    14 years ago

    Bingo~A 30

    Toni~I'm wondering if you, Dan, and Melissa filled in that 1 space!

    later...April

  • hazelnutbunny
    14 years ago

    Not yet!!
    Have the 3 year old draw again, April! LOL!

  • dirtdiggin
    14 years ago

    LOL no dang it....that number didn't work on anything...hey I agree with bunny....have the 3 year old draw ;) lol She'll feel so important...just don't tell the others :) Cause we love them too!

    Toni

  • dan_the_mailman
    14 years ago

    Nothing more yet... where's Brooke? It's only a few minutes after 9pm, can't she stay up awhile to do some more numbers???

    PUHLEEEZZZZZZZZ???????

  • dirtdiggin
    14 years ago

    lol Dan!!

    Those with 4 needed are filling in ;)

  • dirt_under_my_nails
    Original Author
    14 years ago

    Sorry folks Brooke has hit the sack!!She crashes around 8:15 .I'm NOT waking her to draw letters... She'll be bouncing back around 8:00(or earlier!)tomorrow.Until then your stuck with me!!! LOL!!

    Bingo~S 8 & A 17

    later..April

  • dirtdiggin
    14 years ago

    Nuttin Honey!! LOL

    Hey it's only 6:20...lol...here ;)(well it was til my message was rejected lol) Sweet dreams Brooke.

    I can feel those 4 space needers fillin in those numbers...

    hehehe...

  • dirt_under_my_nails
    Original Author
    14 years ago

    Toni~ My parents live in OR, so I always have to wait till noon when I call them. Which sucks, as I'm up at the azz crack of dawn! I don't think they would enjoy a 4:00 am phone call just to chit chat! LOL!!!

    later...April

  • dirtdiggin
    14 years ago

    LOL April!

    I know we're like the second latest in the US...we have friends in HI...lol we're actually three hours ahead of them. It's so strange counting that direction.

    Where abouts in OR? I have a huge family in OR...northeren from Portland to Salem.

  • dirt_under_my_nails
    Original Author
    14 years ago

    They live in Hippiegene...I mean Eugene! I love it out that way. I've been trying to get the hubby to move out there for about 8 years now.This is the 1st year we didn't visit.

    Bingo~S 10 & T 49

    later..April


  • dirtdiggin
    14 years ago

    I know there are many beautiful places in the US...I have my favorites to visit, but I don't know if I could leave my wet and green behind and live elsewhere. I love the Pacific NW for so many reasons. Visited many other places...only to find I am so happy to be back home.

  • threeshyacres
    14 years ago

    Hello April and fellow gardeners!
    I am packing up my box and seeds tonight, and will ship out tomorrow. You should receive it by the 21ST....have fun!

    Jodi B.
    'ThreeShyAcres'
    : )

  • dirt_under_my_nails
    Original Author
    14 years ago

    Bingo~ N 42 & N 31 (yes Brooke picked them!)

    Jodi B.~ good to see you posting!Will let you know when it reaches me.

    Well,I've heard from everyone so far ,but Scarlett! Someone said she was(maybe)having internet issues?

    Everyone get those stockings in the mail ASAP!!! Would hate for you to miss this swap!!!


    later...April

  • hazelnutbunny
    14 years ago

    *biting nails*
    I just need ONE MORE number in one direction, 2 in 3 directions......

    ARGH!!! :P

  • dirtdiggin
    14 years ago

    LOL

    I haven't had a hit in the last 6 numbers but I need 1 in 1 direction and 2 in 2 directions.

    LOL Hippiegene so true! DH has one of 8 uncles from his Father's side, that lived in OR but populated the area with his 14 children and now the Grandchildren...lotsa them too lol. Most of DH's family believes in BIG families. We have 1...we're the blacksheep hehe.

  • hazelnutbunny
    14 years ago

    Hey, Toni...we're the opposite black sheep here. My dad had 11 brothers & sisters, mom had 6...so everyone one of THEM decided to have no more than 3 each. I only have 2 brothers.
    But hubby and I have 6, with #7 on the way. LOL Everyone thinks we're nuts. The first in our family since the grandparents to have more than 3 kids. Even grandma thinks we're kinda insane.
    But, we don't plan on stopping any time soon, so who knows? I'm only 31, hubby's 29. Lots of child-bearing years left for us. :D