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Spring Gift Swap ~ let the shopping begin!! #22937 Apr 14th, 2007 at 10:07 PM Jiffymouse Unregistered Jiffymouse Unregistered here you go, part 3~ and here is the player's list! afgreyparrot angelblossom Cinta bettyboop1948 chermoni Faerywatcher jayhawk Jonni13 kennyso Land of Oz Lorena Loz Matriarch ND farm girl patunia penny in ontario Plantqueen Sandy113 Shirley4 Teacher37 Triss Wrennie Last edited by Jiffymouse; Apr 14th, 2007 at 10:42 PM.

Re: Spring Gift Swap ~ let the shopping begin!! #23122 Apr 15th, 2007 at 09:59 AM Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 636 dayton,oh sandy113 sandy113 Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 636 dayton,oh when is our deadline to get our gift out Sandy

Re: Spring Gift Swap ~ let the shopping begin!! sandy113 #23138 Apr 15th, 2007 at 10:33 AM Joined: May 2006 Posts: 3,540 Ontario, Canada kennyso The Man kennyso The Man Joined: May 2006 Posts: 3,540 Ontario, Canada I think it was the first of may, so far I've only bought a box of candles...i can't seem to find anything special Helping the world one seed at a time When weeding, the best way to make sure you are removing a weed and not a valuable plant is to pull on it. If it comes out of the ground easily, it is a valuable plant. Mary Ann LaPensee

Re: Spring Gift Swap ~ let the shopping begin!! kennyso #23141 Apr 15th, 2007 at 10:45 AM Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 16,245 Catskill Mountains, NY Wrennie TweetyBird Wrennie TweetyBird Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 16,245 Catskill Mountains, NY 4 - all must be mailed out by may 1

Re: Spring Gift Swap ~ let the shopping begin!! Wrennie #23146 Apr 15th, 2007 at 10:54 AM Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,621 The emerald city chermoni Ballard Beaver! chermoni Ballard Beaver! Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,621 The emerald city Seeing that my car broke again, I won't be able to do any shopping until next weekend, so my box won't go out as early as it did the last time. I'm really glad we have until the 1st, I was worried about that. Plant smiles, grow giggles, harvest love.

Re: Spring Gift Swap ~ let the shopping begin!! chermoni #23211 Apr 15th, 2007 at 12:30 PM Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 26,932 Rocky Mount, VA Shirley4 Giggles Shirley4 Giggles Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 26,932 Rocky Mount, VA I'm still waiting until tomorrow to get to go shop!!!! I'm SO ready!!! Hope the weather co-operates! "I Love Virginia!"

Re: Spring Gift Swap ~ let the shopping begin!! Shirley4 #23267 Apr 15th, 2007 at 02:38 PM Anonymous Unregistered Anonymous Unregistered Buy me something nice Shirley! ;)

Re: Spring Gift Swap ~ let the shopping begin!! #23283 Apr 15th, 2007 at 02:59 PM Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 26,932 Rocky Mount, VA Shirley4 Giggles Shirley4 Giggles Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 26,932 Rocky Mount, VA I might!!!... "I Love Virginia!"

Re: Spring Gift Swap ~ let the shopping begin!! Shirley4 #23305 Apr 15th, 2007 at 03:19 PM Anonymous Unregistered Anonymous Unregistered

Re: Spring Gift Swap ~ let the shopping begin!! #23378 Apr 15th, 2007 at 06:03 PM Joined: May 2006 Posts: 5,183 Kansas, USA LandOfOz LandOfOz Joined: May 2006 Posts: 5,183 Kansas, USA I've got a few things and am "making" something, which hopefully turns out to be nice and actually wanted by the receiver. I still haven't found that special "something" that seems to be missing. Then again, it's not like I know anyone here all that well. But, still, I'm keeping my eye out, I'll know it when I see it. Sarah - Zone 5b/6

Re: Spring Gift Swap ~ let the shopping begin!! LandOfOz #23492 Apr 15th, 2007 at 08:31 PM Jiffymouse Unregistered Jiffymouse Unregistered sarah, one of my favorite gifts was from angelblossom. she made a flower sealed in acrylic. it is beautiful. i love homemade gifts, and actually prefer them sometimes!

Re: Spring Gift Swap ~ let the shopping begin!! #23493 Apr 15th, 2007 at 08:32 PM Joined: May 2006 Posts: 5,183 Kansas, USA LandOfOz LandOfOz Joined: May 2006 Posts: 5,183 Kansas, USA That sounds so cool, Jiffy. I wonder how she does that. My luck, I'd wind up sealing my hand in acrylic. Sarah - Zone 5b/6

Re: Spring Gift Swap ~ let the shopping begin!! LandOfOz #23501 Apr 15th, 2007 at 08:46 PM Jiffymouse Unregistered Jiffymouse Unregistered me too... but she works in the stuff for a living, so i'm sure she's good with it. she made me one too, i'll have to take a picture of it...

Re: Spring Gift Swap ~ let the shopping begin!! #23509 Apr 15th, 2007 at 08:56 PM Joined: May 2006 Posts: 5,183 Kansas, USA LandOfOz LandOfOz Joined: May 2006 Posts: 5,183 Kansas, USA I'm glad I'm not the only creatively-challenged individual out there. I'd love to see it, though! Sarah - Zone 5b/6

Re: Spring Gift Swap ~ let the shopping begin!! LandOfOz #23529 Apr 15th, 2007 at 09:37 PM Anonymous Unregistered Anonymous Unregistered Hey I'm making a little something for my pal too! I've got almost 1/4 of it done tonight....hope I can fit it in the box!

Re: Spring Gift Swap ~ let the shopping begin!! #23630 Apr 16th, 2007 at 05:11 AM Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 636 dayton,oh sandy113 sandy113 Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 636 dayton,oh my box will have to go out on the 1st hope that is okay Sandy

Re: Spring Gift Swap ~ let the shopping begin!! sandy113 #23699 Apr 16th, 2007 at 06:31 AM Anonymous Unregistered Anonymous Unregistered My box is about ready! Will be sending it in the next couple of days!

Re: Spring Gift Swap ~ let the shopping begin!! #23723 Apr 16th, 2007 at 06:45 AM Anonymous Unregistered Anonymous Unregistered Mine will go out this week as well! If I can cram it all in there. I might have to sit on it..... Must. Find. Bigger. Box.

Re: Spring Gift Swap ~ let the shopping begin!! #23739 Apr 16th, 2007 at 06:59 AM Joined: May 2006 Posts: 5,183 Kansas, USA LandOfOz LandOfOz Joined: May 2006 Posts: 5,183 Kansas, USA I'm going to go looking this morning--while my hubby is at work. I'm hoping that I can find what I'm after and, maybe, get the gifts out in the next day or two. Need to remember to pick up tissue paper and look for some funky boxes to mail in. Sarah - Zone 5b/6

Re: Spring Gift Swap ~ let the shopping begin!! LandOfOz #23769 Apr 16th, 2007 at 07:22 AM Anonymous Unregistered Anonymous Unregistered Loz! You better find a bigger box!

Re: Spring Gift Swap ~ let the shopping begin!! #23853 Apr 16th, 2007 at 09:39 AM Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 16,245 Catskill Mountains, NY Wrennie TweetyBird Wrennie TweetyBird Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 16,245 Catskill Mountains, NY It's ok Loz, you can send me my gifts in more than one box if they wont all fit. It's OK, really.

Re: Spring Gift Swap ~ let the shopping begin!! Wrennie #23858 Apr 16th, 2007 at 09:43 AM Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 30,477 Likes: 61 Atlantic Canada Sunflowers Northern Star Sunflowers Northern Star Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 30,477 Likes: 61 Atlantic Canada @ Wrennie. ~~Tam~ You can bury all your troubles by digging in the dirt.

Re: Spring Gift Swap ~ let the shopping begin!! Sunflowers #23863 Apr 16th, 2007 at 09:46 AM Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 16,245 Catskill Mountains, NY Wrennie TweetyBird Wrennie TweetyBird Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 16,245 Catskill Mountains, NY I want to keep some of the things I got for $%#$%#$%#!

Re: Spring Gift Swap ~ let the shopping begin!! Wrennie #23870 Apr 16th, 2007 at 09:49 AM Joined: May 2006 Posts: 5,183 Kansas, USA LandOfOz LandOfOz Joined: May 2006 Posts: 5,183 Kansas, USA I got it!! Woohoo! I knew that I'd know it when I saw it. I think it goes nicely with my theme of things. Got the tissue paper although I didn't find any cool boxes that struck my fancy. Too bad. Do you all just use the flat rate box or a priority? I'm not sure how heavy mine is going to be, probably not toooooo heavy. Any experienced people with advice? Sarah - Zone 5b/6

Re: Spring Gift Swap ~ let the shopping begin!! #23888 Apr 16th, 2007 at 10:14 AM Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 16,245 Catskill Mountains, NY Wrennie TweetyBird Wrennie TweetyBird Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 16,245 Catskill Mountains, NY If what you send is heavy use flat rate. You can always bring it to the po and ask if flat rate is better for you. Just be sure to pack breakables well. If you have a way to weih it go to usps.com to see postage rates

Re: Spring Gift Swap ~ let the shopping begin!! #23890 Apr 16th, 2007 at 10:15 AM Joined: May 2006 Posts: 5,183 Kansas, USA LandOfOz LandOfOz Joined: May 2006 Posts: 5,183 Kansas, USA I won't have that problem. I must check out the website and see what sizes they have and how much they cost. You can just pick up a box and pay for postage when you mail it, right? Sorry for the questions, I'm a first-timer here, and I don't normally mail packages. thanks!! Sarah - Zone 5b/6

Re: Spring Gift Swap ~ let the shopping begin!! LandOfOz #23933 Apr 16th, 2007 at 10:52 AM Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 16,245 Catskill Mountains, NY Wrennie TweetyBird Wrennie TweetyBird Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 16,245 Catskill Mountains, NY Priority boxes are free from the post office.IF they have the size you want in stock. Yes you can pay at the P.O. I've mailed heavy stuf in the flat rate priority boxes that were $4.something. That would have been $11.00 if I'd used a not-flat-rate box. Is what you're sending me heavy?

Re: Spring Gift Swap ~ let the shopping begin!! #24008 Apr 16th, 2007 at 11:45 AM Joined: May 2006 Posts: 5,183 Kansas, USA LandOfOz LandOfOz Joined: May 2006 Posts: 5,183 Kansas, USA Well, the flat rate box isn't going to work. I sure hope they have the priority-sized one that I want. I'll be checking this afternoon--right after I get my cavities filled. That'll be nice, going to the PO with half my head numbed up. Sarah - Zone 5b/6

Re: Spring Gift Swap ~ let the shopping begin!! #24027 Apr 16th, 2007 at 01:20 PM Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 26,932 Rocky Mount, VA Shirley4 Giggles Shirley4 Giggles Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 26,932 Rocky Mount, VA Wow Triss! You've already mailed your box??!!! How long do you think it will take to get from you to me here in Ohio?! :wink: "I Love Virginia!"

Re: Spring Gift Swap ~ let the shopping begin!! Shirley4 #24031 Apr 16th, 2007 at 01:28 PM Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 26,932 Rocky Mount, VA Shirley4 Giggles Shirley4 Giggles Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 26,932 Rocky Mount, VA I have been shopping all morning!! And eating; went to PO and got a roll of bubble wrap; gotta get a box. Want to do more shopping to fill up any little holes!!! Can't wait to start wrapping and mail it out to..AAJKRRT.. "I Love Virginia!"

Re: Spring Gift Swap ~ let the shopping begin!! #24036 Apr 16th, 2007 at 01:39 PM Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 26,932 Rocky Mount, VA Shirley4 Giggles Shirley4 Giggles Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 26,932 Rocky Mount, VA @ Triss I'm tired!! Gonna get coffee and watch my taped soap!!! "I Love Virginia!"

Re: Spring Gift Swap ~ let the shopping begin!! Shirley4 #24042 Apr 16th, 2007 at 01:48 PM Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 30,477 Likes: 61 Atlantic Canada Sunflowers Northern Star Sunflowers Northern Star Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 30,477 Likes: 61 Atlantic Canada Can't wait to see what all you girls get. ~~Tam~ You can bury all your troubles by digging in the dirt.

Re: Spring Gift Swap ~ let the shopping begin!! Sunflowers #24056 Apr 16th, 2007 at 02:22 PM Anonymous Unregistered Anonymous Unregistered Oh man! That is awesome Triss! I can't wait to get that package! The wait begins!

Re: Spring Gift Swap ~ let the shopping begin!! #24074 Apr 16th, 2007 at 03:12 PM Joined: May 2006 Posts: 3,540 Ontario, Canada kennyso The Man kennyso The Man Joined: May 2006 Posts: 3,540 Ontario, Canada Who ever has my name, I love hand made gifts! I haven't got much shopping done yet, but it's coming along well! Helping the world one seed at a time When weeding, the best way to make sure you are removing a weed and not a valuable plant is to pull on it. If it comes out of the ground easily, it is a valuable plant. Mary Ann LaPensee

Re: Spring Gift Swap ~ let the shopping begin!! kennyso #24114 Apr 16th, 2007 at 04:35 PM Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 26,932 Rocky Mount, VA Shirley4 Giggles Shirley4 Giggles Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 26,932 Rocky Mount, VA Jessica, you can wait all you want, but Triss's box is coming to Ohio!! ...sailing right on by Minn.!! "I Love Virginia!"

Re: Spring Gift Swap ~ let the shopping begin!! Shirley4 #24137 Apr 16th, 2007 at 05:14 PM Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 7,434 LaGrange, KY jayhawk Basket Case jayhawk Basket Case Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 7,434 LaGrange, KY I have all my shopping done!!! Yea!!!! I had to order one special thing and it should be here Thursday. It's a good thing I did my shopping Saturday cause today I think I have a virus. Don't worry ?*?*?*?*?, your package will be on the way by then end of the week. "Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, it's inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery." by Winston Churchill

Re: Spring Gift Swap ~ let the shopping begin!! jayhawk #24146 Apr 16th, 2007 at 05:54 PM Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 26,932 Rocky Mount, VA Shirley4 Giggles Shirley4 Giggles Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 26,932 Rocky Mount, VA That's OK Glenda Feel better soon, but I can wait! "I Love Virginia!"

Re: Spring Gift Swap ~ let the shopping begin!! Shirley4 #24149 Apr 16th, 2007 at 06:18 PM Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,621 The emerald city chermoni Ballard Beaver! chermoni Ballard Beaver! Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,621 The emerald city Triss's box isn't going to make it as far as Ohio Shirley. Well, I got my car back again, hope it lasts this time, then I can go shopping on Friday. Can't do it today, need to make a deposit first and the bank is closed for the day. I can't wait to see who gets their box first! Plant smiles, grow giggles, harvest love.

Re: Spring Gift Swap ~ let the shopping begin!! chermoni #24151 Apr 16th, 2007 at 06:31 PM Anonymous Unregistered Anonymous Unregistered The first one we ever did I got mine first, last time I got mine last...so it'll be interesting to see where I fall this time. Mine will 100 percent be going out this week. Can't wait to send it!

Re: Spring Gift Swap ~ let the shopping begin!! #24159 Apr 16th, 2007 at 07:14 PM Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 26,932 Rocky Mount, VA Shirley4 Giggles Shirley4 Giggles Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 26,932 Rocky Mount, VA Well, if Cheryl DOES get Triss's box, I'll just have to wait a few days longer for yours, LOZ!!!! "I Love Virginia!"