I recevied cards today from:

*Nikki~zinnia,giant 'Enchantress'

*Micyrey~columbine"Ruby Port",columbine bright purple,
salvia'Purple Spires'

Thank you both soooo much!!!

My seeds should go out this week.

later...April/ dirt_under_my_nails

Received a card from Michelle, thanks girl.

Hope to get my envies out next week.

Humm, maybe a couple of extras to someone special. Pay it forward.

It's almost that time again. Wow so many seeds, so little space. Happy winter sowing ~~coming up soon! :)

Ho ho ho!

La Donna

My guess is a total of 789 envies...

Sent some envies and a card for grovespirit.. Looking forward to the 12 days of Christmas game!

Lois in PA

My seeds went out this morning. The kids (3 and 5) were rampaging the house wanting to go to the zoo, so I may have forgotten to sign the cards with my GW screen name. Oops! If you get something from "the Hovings" - that's me.

-Chris Aka Pseudacris_crucifer

ANSWERS TO TODAYS JOKES....

what do elves learn in school ? ELF-ABET

What would a reindeer do if it lost its tail ? they would go to a re-tail shop to get a new one

Which of Santa's reindeers has bad manners ? rud-olph

Santa rides in a sleigh, what do Elves ride in ? Mini vans!

Where do snowmen go to dance ? snow-balls

How do dogs say merry christmas ? Fleas Navidog !

What happens if you eat too many Christmas decorations ?
You get "Tinsel"-itis!

{{gwi:1311779}}

GAME #2 WHAT IS THE HIGHEST NUMBER OF CARDS ONE PERSON HAS SENT ( no I am not going to name the person..but wanted to extend the game)

There will be one more guess the number..and then we will do the 12 days of Christmas...

I did a total of cards today, and someone had the number as a guess, but I still have people reporting...hmmmm, wonder who is gonna win...WILL IT BE YOU ??

Please post it as "game #2 guess"..thanks ! Have fun !

For Game #1 the Grand Total, my guess is 1627.

For Game #2 the highest # of cards sent by one person, my guess is 50.

hmm, with all the generous people here on the GW, I'm gonna guess 127

My guess is going to be 58.

crisann

Game #2 60

I received 2 cards today...Merry Christmas to Me!
Nikkineel...white moonflower vine
MicyRey...Dutchman's pipevine and clematis
Thank you both so very much!!!
Dorothy

Yea! I got another card One from Micyrey! I got apple gourds! Thanks Santa!

My guess for game number 2: 26 cards.

what type of drink do chicken's like at Christmas?

by the way, someone mentioned a prize for being the first one to post they got a card? Hmm... is it too early for that chocolate?

Dorothy, good luck with the dutchmans pipe, I just love them. I am going to try them this year.

Mark, do you like peanutbutter with your choc ? If so, I might be able to indulge you..

I think I know the joke..but want others to get a chance before the answer is posted...

Oh, what will we do 2morrow, there is no mail...*sigh*

Hey! Got my first card from Nikki! Thanks for the "Irish Eyes" - that was just perfect!
Sue

My guess for most cards sent: 150. There's bound to be someone who will take it as a personal challenge to send a card and seed packet to every single person on the list.

I received my first card from CarolynP. She sent "Royalty Purple Pods" and a hand written plant marker.
Thank YOU so much!

My guesses for the games are:

#1 = 1888
#2 = 100

Hi! Got a card today! YIPPIEEE!
Thank you Nikki!
Hugs Susan

what type of drink do chicken's like at Christmas?
Is it eggnogg???

Guess for the second part: 88
I don't KNOW why, I just decided that was a good number...hehe!

Ok, yes, I will be having mail withdrawl tomorrow. Oh what to do!
There have already been some really great seeds received!

:) Fran

UPDATED LIST OF PEOPLE THAT HAVE SENT ME A LIST, OR REPORTED THEMSELVES AS A NEWBIE W/NO SEEDS TO SHARE...THANKS TO YOU ALL !!!

( Please check and make sure I have you marked IF YOU HAVE sent me a list of whom you are mailing to..thanks)

Flwrs4ever
sueirish*
poisondartfrog *
flwrs1
ishareflowers *
highalttransplant*
kamiljablo
spookycharles
wishdesign
danette1980
stpehiinalta
cottageflowers*
lhmkc*
grannieb
vikingkirken*
candycow
aproditelaughs*
riley17*
daffodilady*
booberry85 *
nikkineel *
daisy_lee
medontdo*
msmacgyver
playintheyard*
greenthumbgrows *
peaches20
wenders67
carolynp *
micyrey *
carolinam*
quiltingfox*
mommyto2
ncgardengirl *
dirt_under_my_nails *
anadarko_rose
dimples31312*
nuthatch_mo
ggwrn*
luvgardening2*
dirtdiggin
lisaM627_ohio_z6*
kimsgarden *
hmle2217
ptp813
nogmo *
jaleeeisa *
botanicalboi
plant-one-on-me*
chellflower *
divahethr*
markcase1964*
crisann*
margarita10*
kiddo
proudgm_03
debdov
colcol
wipe_yo_feet
pumkingal *
scooter_wv
puffie
sheriannricherson
velsgarden
chitownladyd*
wind_red*
wishdesign*
danette1980
stephiinalta
cottageflowers
nlb52
threas *
zena2008
vic_zn5
michiganmama
pife
sunset_in
rbrady
spacetomato*
suze62*
stevenwayne
kerai*
mao_tse_mom
isamae*
carol57078*
seiko
mpmom *
ilovefarac
dirtduchess
misskimmie
dirtygert
paulan70 *
vikingkirken
dawnbrn
intelkid
appaloosa909*
lindalana*
andreaz6wv *
kellycomposter*
plantman50
sybilkrizinski
keeversgirl
gimpytwice
soonergrandmom* retsec*
angelady*
agirlsgirl
greenbug
fcofill
james-in-lapine
seedmama*
pseudacris_crucifer *
just1morehosta*
louisianagirl *
patrushka *
daisy_lee*
dan_the_mail_man*
goldfishliberator *
princess_ariel
thinking_stomach*
taz56
yotetrapper*
shropshire_lad
elf7 *
w9yards
november_sky
lois ( in pa )*
ohsillyme
godsgardener
morguegirl *
dancinginthegarden*
girlgarden2007
gmom2_6 boys *
pufftrinket*
crafting4goddess
tergov*
erin_2009
piksi_hk
hummy1*
auntnawnee*
ak110682
chemocurl
jworth
gammy2 *
maemae0312*
bonechickchris*
jas_il *
deeS
perennialfan273
diggingdevil*

GROVESPIRIT

Game#2 guess- 149
Dorothy, sounds like a great answer!
Congrats, to everyone that received cards!

Theresa

Game #2: 18

That's my guess, I guess. ;)

We got to brace ourselves. Snow is coming our way!

-David

*****************PLEASE READ*************************

I AM WAITING ON 64 MORE PEOPLE TO REPORT TO ME...PLEASE SEND ME A LIST, OR EMAIL STATING YOU ARE NEW BY 8PM ON MONDAY NIGHT....I will need time to work on making sure everyone is happy..so PLEASE send me a list.

I am very happy to report...everyone is receiving ATLEAST 1 card...if you havent decided who to send to..please email me, there are some people I'd like to receive a few more "wishes".

A new email will be coming to you on Sunday, with an updated address list..I apologize but I missed an address...and I located one that was missing. Scooter_wv I have NOT heard from...I will give them till Monday at 8pm.

Keep the guesses coming, and I will be starting the 12 days of Christmas game on Monday !! I hope you will all want to play..

Game #2 I'll guess 34.
Carol

game #2 guess 36

Us, want to play games??? Hmmm, I guess we could play some games, eh gang??? If we have to???

Okay, here's a question for Kym! When have you ever known us to NOT want to play games??? LOL!!! You're so silly!!!

hope this makes everyone giggle...

Okay, I couldn't resist sharing a couple:
Christmas: The time when everyone gets Santamental.
What is a webmaster's favourite hymn? Oh, dot com all ye faithful!
How do you know Santa has to be a man?
No woman is going to wear the same outfit year after year.

Hello All!

I"ll be mailing 20 cards out on Monday morning,some with just one wish and others with several, will one be addressed to you? hmmmmm.....

I would like to guess on game 1, my guess is 1500 even

game 2, would be 35

Have a great day
Lisa

Ok Dan NOW THAT WAS FUNNY!!!
I actuality LOL! Not a chuckle a real laugh!!!
have a great day!
Dorothy

my guess for game #2 - 28

I've decided not to change my answer but go with my original thought on Game #2. I'll say 37 cards.

Game # 2. My guess will be 71 cards. Melinda

Hi all! I want to join in the fun!

My guess for game #2 is 15 (low I know, but everyone has taken all the really good high numbers, lol!).

#1 guess: 1832
#2 guess: 155

I recieved a card from Micyrey.(columbine, flowering maple)
My cards will go out Dec. 2nd or 3rd.

Flwrs4ever, thanks so much for hosting this wonderful swap.

shropshire_lad you can guess any number..if two or more people guess the same number, Ill do a drawing to see who wins...MY FAULT for not posting that.

Dan, gosh you take some silly pictures..I cant beleive you would be so willing to post your picture online...LMAO !( I cant use the "B")

Daffodilady, those are too cute !! Thanks for sharing..

anyone else have some good jokes to share ?? I have a few more, Ill post later..

OK, CHECK YOUR EMAILS, UPDATED ADDRESS LIST HAS BEEN MAILED...AND THERE WAS AN ERROR ON A ZIP CODE...SO PLEASE CHECK THE LIST.

Il be back soon with game#3...and some jokes...

Fun poem to share:

I wish I was a glow worm
a glow worm's never glum
How can you be gloomy
when sun shines out your bum!

Boy, you all have been busy! I just got back from seeing my new grandbaby in Virginia. She is a doll! Of course, I might be a little prejudice!

I will be sending out at least a dozen or so cards on Monday. More to come as I have to package the seeds as I go. Slows me down.

Salutations to all,

What great fun this is.

I will stay with my first guess on game #1.*1,779
game #2.*176
I love games too.
Carol*Just1morehosta

proudgm_03...Congrat's on the new granbaby !! Love to see a pic, if you are comfortable sharing..If not, know we wish ya the best with her ! I bet she IS adorable !

Ohhh, I bet there is a story on the news tomorrow about how busy the post office is...ROFLMBO !!!

OK, HERE ARE SOME MORE JOKES FOR YA....SORRY I AM LATE TONIGHT, I TOOK A MUCH NEEDED NAP..LOL

The 3 stages of man:
He believes in Santa Claus.
He doesn't believe in Santa Claus.
He is Santa Claus. ( I like this one..LOL)

If athletes get athletes foot, what do astronauts get?

If Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus had a child, what would he be called?

What did Jack Frost say to Frosty the Snowman?

What did one angel say to the other angel?

What did one Christmas tree say to the other Christmas tree?

What do elves put on their candy canes?

What do penguins ride?

Oh WOW - I've missed a lot!!!! I've been out of town all weekend. My sister, mother, and I always spend the weekend in Atlanta and shop, shop, shop all day and wrap, wrap, wrap all night. We've had the best time making memories!
Anyway, I'm so happy to see that some people have received my cards. I loved being able to fulfill some wishes. There are more in route.
I received a card over the weekend too!!!! Yippee!!! The card was from Michelle (micyrey) and she sent 3 different types of seeds: Amaranthus (red flowers and leafs), amaranthus "love lies bleeding", and agastache - blue fortune. I can't wait to see these growing in my garden. Thanks Michelle for being so generous! Nikki in Georgia

Nikki, I am so glad you enjoyed the weekend with your family,sounds like a lot of fun !!

I went to Agirlsgirls house this summer in Pa, and I just loved the Amaranthus in her yard...good luck with them !

I started a new thread... Iknow a little early, but just didnt want to have no place for you all to go...so when this is full...please look for a new thread...OK?

proudgm_3 congrat's on the new little doll!! What did they name her if you don't mind sharing...

#2 guess 133
Suzi

Her name is Harleigh Alexis.

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z319/proudgm_03/IMG_0741.jpg

Yes, I do love peanut butter with my chocolate!

Jordan finshed making her cards and they are ready to be dropped off at the PO first thing in the morning.

Guess for game #2 28

Kim

how many threads do you think this will turn into hehehe I'm saying 5!!!!

proudgm....she is SOOO adorable, I would be bragging about her too...awwww ! Thanks for sharing the pictures.

I recd a very sad email today, and just dont feel too much in the Spirit of the holday anymore...Dan the mailman was in a car accident today, and he lost his SO..So would you all please keep Dan in your thoughts and prayers, he will need the strength to get thru the next few weeks.

Divahethr...we have thread 4 started, so I think it will be more then 5..

OK, PLEASE POST ON THE NEW THREAD ***********

This is so sad to hear about his accident,is he ok?
I am sorry for having to ask this, but,what does SO-- mean?
Carol

SO= significant other....his girlfriend, her name was Paula, and yes Dan was bumped up, but he will heal..so he is ok physically.

Link to the NEXT thread.

Will write more later.

So sorry to reads of Dan's accident.

Sue

YAY! I got a card with Oregano seeds from Andrea!! Thank you soooooo much!