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Re: Fall 2008 Gift Swap ~ Let the games begin! #236584 Oct 3rd, 2008 at 02:37 PM Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 26,932 Rocky Mount, VA Shirley4 Giggles Shirley4 Giggles Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 26,932 Rocky Mount, VA Don't bust the box, Loz!!! Last edited by Shirley4; Oct 3rd, 2008 at 02:38 PM. Reason: It didn't print the first time!! "I Love Virginia!"

Re: Fall 2008 Gift Swap ~ Let the games begin! #236586 Oct 3rd, 2008 at 02:42 PM loz Unregistered loz Unregistered Originally Posted by plantqueen Imagine that! I can't wait to get your package! I will try my best not to bust the box Shirley.

Re: Fall 2008 Gift Swap ~ Let the games begin! #236587 Oct 3rd, 2008 at 02:47 PM Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 37,027 Likes: 9 So. Cal. Tina California Queen Tina California Queen Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 37,027 Likes: 9 So. Cal. Originally Posted by loz Anyone shop today? I shopped today. This is very fun but I might need to send two boxes. ~Tina Drama Free Zone. What every gardener loves the most, Begins and ends in rich compost. (Tina)

Re: Fall 2008 Gift Swap ~ Let the games begin! #236588 Oct 3rd, 2008 at 02:47 PM Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 46,822 Likes: 33 Southern Missouri JunieGirl Frogger JunieGirl Frogger Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 46,822 Likes: 33 Southern Missouri Well Loz you wanted to know if anyone got out and shopped???----well today my cousin took me out..and I bought 1 small item to begoin kmy box with. since I am not driving as of yet, this same cousin is going to take me out in a week or so, special, to shop for my "person". so sorry to make___________________wait.--oh well, the suspense will be worth it, right??? ________ Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain!! .....

Re: Fall 2008 Gift Swap ~ Let the games begin! Tina #236590 Oct 3rd, 2008 at 03:02 PM loz Unregistered loz Unregistered Originally Posted by jonni13 Originally Posted by loz Anyone shop today? I shopped today. This is very fun but I might need to send two boxes. Me too! Carol, I'm sure _________________ will understand.... It's not as easy for you to just go out and go shopping.

Re: Fall 2008 Gift Swap ~ Let the games begin! #236593 Oct 3rd, 2008 at 03:08 PM Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 46,822 Likes: 33 Southern Missouri JunieGirl Frogger JunieGirl Frogger Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 46,822 Likes: 33 Southern Missouri Loz, I hope you are right about my 'person' understanding. And then we will hope I have a box too....I guess while I am out I will get another one JIC huh??? Last edited by JunieGirl; Oct 3rd, 2008 at 03:08 PM. ________ Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain!! .....

Re: Fall 2008 Gift Swap ~ Let the games begin! JunieGirl #236599 Oct 3rd, 2008 at 03:57 PM Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 18,746 Likes: 31 Monroe, NC Bestofour Patriot Bestofour Patriot Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 18,746 Likes: 31 Monroe, NC Originally Posted by JunieGirl Well Loz you wanted to know if anyone got out and shopped???----well today my cousin took me out..and I bought 1 small item to begoin kmy box with. since I am not driving as of yet, this same cousin is going to take me out in a week or so, special, to shop for my "person". so sorry to make___________________wait.--oh well, the suspense will be worth it, right??? I don't mind a bit.

Re: Fall 2008 Gift Swap ~ Let the games begin! Bestofour #236657 Oct 3rd, 2008 at 08:24 PM Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 46,822 Likes: 33 Southern Missouri JunieGirl Frogger JunieGirl Frogger Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 46,822 Likes: 33 Southern Missouri Originally Posted by Bestofour I don't mind a bit. alrighty then..... ________ Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain!! .....

Re: Fall 2008 Gift Swap ~ Let the games begin! #236660 Oct 3rd, 2008 at 09:14 PM Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 566 Stanton, MI Ditchy Digger Ditchy Digger Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 566 Stanton, MI Originally Posted by loz Originally Posted by Shirley4 Wow Loz! I wish I could have stayed on the list....I'd be checking my mail for a package from you!! Even not playing this is always exciting, being excited for others!!! I can't wait to see who gets yours......You could PM me who it is....I wouldn't tell....promise!!!! Okay, I will tell you---but nobody else look.....this is just for Shirley. Patience grasshopper, patience. And to all of you others that looked, shame on you! And as Sheri says, I have an "accept all gifts at all times" policy. :wink: LOL Loz, did you think we wern't going tolook? Too funny!

Re: Fall 2008 Gift Swap ~ Let the games begin! JunieGirl #236726 Oct 4th, 2008 at 03:07 PM Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 18,746 Likes: 31 Monroe, NC Bestofour Patriot Bestofour Patriot Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 18,746 Likes: 31 Monroe, NC Originally Posted by JunieGirl Originally Posted by Bestofour I don't mind a bit. alrighty then..... I know you've been a little put down lately so you just fill up my box when you get a chance. I can wait.

Re: Fall 2008 Gift Swap ~ Let the games begin! Bestofour #236753 Oct 4th, 2008 at 04:58 PM Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 46,822 Likes: 33 Southern Missouri JunieGirl Frogger JunieGirl Frogger Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 46,822 Likes: 33 Southern Missouri Well You will not have to wait too long---I have a ride lined up on the next week or so.--- That is IF...I really have your name....... Last edited by JunieGirl; Oct 4th, 2008 at 04:58 PM. ________ Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain!! .....

Re: Fall 2008 Gift Swap ~ Let the games begin! JunieGirl #236759 Oct 4th, 2008 at 05:03 PM Jiffymouse Unregistered Jiffymouse Unregistered well, my person has to wait for payday... but the box is half packed. all bought. not sure if everything will fit though i'm not sure i should have bought that last thingabob.

Re: Fall 2008 Gift Swap ~ Let the games begin! #236762 Oct 4th, 2008 at 05:12 PM Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 46,822 Likes: 33 Southern Missouri JunieGirl Frogger JunieGirl Frogger Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 46,822 Likes: 33 Southern Missouri Awwwwwwwwww Jiffy, sure you should have---everyone who is anyone 'loves' a nice thingamabob. ________ Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain!! .....

Re: Fall 2008 Gift Swap ~ Let the games begin! JunieGirl #236770 Oct 4th, 2008 at 05:21 PM Jiffymouse Unregistered Jiffymouse Unregistered well, yes, they do. they must because i bought me one too i bought 2 of everything. one for me, and one for xxxxxx. i figured if i liked it, they would too

Re: Fall 2008 Gift Swap ~ Let the games begin! #236774 Oct 4th, 2008 at 05:28 PM Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 46,822 Likes: 33 Southern Missouri JunieGirl Frogger JunieGirl Frogger Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 46,822 Likes: 33 Southern Missouri Thanks for mentioning that idea, Jiffy----I think, heck I KNOW, it sounds like a good idea. may I borrow your idea??? ________ Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain!! .....

Re: Fall 2008 Gift Swap ~ Let the games begin! JunieGirl #236775 Oct 4th, 2008 at 05:28 PM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 30,001 Arlington,Texas angelblossom A Gnome's Best Friend angelblossom A Gnome's Best Friend Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 30,001 Arlington,Texas Originally Posted by JunieGirl Awwwwwwwwww Jiffy, sure you should have---everyone who is anyone 'loves' a nice thingamabob. I've seen a lot of thingamajigs But I've never seen a thingamabob,, go ahead a pack it Jiffy,, I wanna see what a thingamabob is it may not be for just anybody "Grace without perfection is more to be desired than perfection without grace."

Re: Fall 2008 Gift Swap ~ Let the games begin! angelblossom #236777 Oct 4th, 2008 at 05:31 PM Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 46,822 Likes: 33 Southern Missouri JunieGirl Frogger JunieGirl Frogger Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 46,822 Likes: 33 Southern Missouri Originally Posted by angelblossom I've seen a lot of thingamajigs But I've never seen a thingamabob,, go ahead a pack it Jiffy,, I wanna see what a thingamabob is it may not be for just anybody .....you may be right--but hey it could be for ME, right??? ________ Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain!! .....

Re: Fall 2008 Gift Swap ~ Let the games begin! JunieGirl #236786 Oct 4th, 2008 at 05:41 PM Jiffymouse Unregistered Jiffymouse Unregistered Originally Posted by JunieGirl ...you may be right--but hey it could be for ME, right??? it could be but it might be fore xxxxx

Re: Fall 2008 Gift Swap ~ Let the games begin! #236789 Oct 4th, 2008 at 05:44 PM Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 46,822 Likes: 33 Southern Missouri JunieGirl Frogger JunieGirl Frogger Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 46,822 Likes: 33 Southern Missouri Originally Posted by Jiffymouse Originally Posted by JunieGirl ...you may be right--but hey it could be for ME, right??? it could be but it might be fore xxxxx yea, sure, it might be for xxxxx....BUT it is more fun to think it is for me.....at least I think so... ________ Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain!! .....

Re: Fall 2008 Gift Swap ~ Let the games begin! JunieGirl #236862 Oct 5th, 2008 at 06:52 AM Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 18,746 Likes: 31 Monroe, NC Bestofour Patriot Bestofour Patriot Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 18,746 Likes: 31 Monroe, NC Originally Posted by JunieGirl Originally Posted by Jiffymouse Originally Posted by JunieGirl ...you may be right--but hey it could be for ME, right??? it could be but it might be fore xxxxx yea, sure, it might be for xxxxx....BUT it is more fun to think it is for me.....at least I think so... More fun for whom?????? Not more fun for me

Re: Fall 2008 Gift Swap ~ Let the games begin! Bestofour #236893 Oct 5th, 2008 at 09:49 AM Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 37,027 Likes: 9 So. Cal. Tina California Queen Tina California Queen Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 37,027 Likes: 9 So. Cal. I am packing mine. I hope to get them out on Monday. Yes them. No way I can fit the goodies into one flat rate box. And that is all I have here for decent boxes. Then I need to get the addy from the person in charge. ~Tina Drama Free Zone. What every gardener loves the most, Begins and ends in rich compost. (Tina)

Re: Fall 2008 Gift Swap ~ Let the games begin! Tina #236894 Oct 5th, 2008 at 10:00 AM Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 46,822 Likes: 33 Southern Missouri JunieGirl Frogger JunieGirl Frogger Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 46,822 Likes: 33 Southern Missouri yes it seems to me addresses were sent out, in a PM, shortly after names were given---I for one do not have my person's address. Last edited by JunieGirl; Oct 5th, 2008 at 10:06 AM. Reason: apparently can't type ________ Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain!! .....

Re: Fall 2008 Gift Swap ~ Let the games begin! JunieGirl #236909 Oct 5th, 2008 at 10:57 AM Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 37,027 Likes: 9 So. Cal. Tina California Queen Tina California Queen Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 37,027 Likes: 9 So. Cal. OK. I am up to 3 boxes now. I hope that is enough for xxxxxxxxxxx because I think that is all I'm doing. Of course I have a corner or two to fill in in those boxes. They aren't sealed yet. So much fun! I'm glad I decided I could do this swap. ~Tina Drama Free Zone. What every gardener loves the most, Begins and ends in rich compost. (Tina)

Re: Fall 2008 Gift Swap ~ Let the games begin! Tina #236919 Oct 5th, 2008 at 12:57 PM loz Unregistered loz Unregistered I can never use flat rate boxes, they are just too small once packing stuff gets put in! So each time I order stuff online I keep the boxes. You can send those 3 boxes to me Tina. BTW---IMPORTANT. When you are ready for your address please PM me and I will get it to you. It's easier for me to do it that way and have you all individually PM me than for me to go thru each one again. Thank you.

Re: Fall 2008 Gift Swap ~ Let the games begin! #236924 Oct 5th, 2008 at 01:20 PM Jiffymouse Unregistered Jiffymouse Unregistered and a reminder, who ever has tina's name, make sure you take pictures to post when her box arrives, her camera isn't working with her computer.

Re: Fall 2008 Gift Swap ~ Let the games begin! #236928 Oct 5th, 2008 at 01:38 PM Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 37,027 Likes: 9 So. Cal. Tina California Queen Tina California Queen Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 37,027 Likes: 9 So. Cal. Thank you, Jiffy. I wanted to post it again but didn't want to sound like I was whining. I have actually been given two cameras and my computer won't recognize either of them. Someday, A new computer for me. ~Tina Drama Free Zone. What every gardener loves the most, Begins and ends in rich compost. (Tina)

Re: Fall 2008 Gift Swap ~ Let the games begin! Tina #236954 Oct 5th, 2008 at 03:29 PM Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 37,027 Likes: 9 So. Cal. Tina California Queen Tina California Queen Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 37,027 Likes: 9 So. Cal. Ok. I just sealed the last box. Address labels and everything. They are in my car. Of course nearly the minute I sealed them I realized I forgot any kind of note or anything in there. I think I am the only Calif swapper though. So xxxxxxx when you get the boxes from Ca., they are from me. There is a lot of fun stuff in the mails this week. ~Tina Drama Free Zone. What every gardener loves the most, Begins and ends in rich compost. (Tina)

Re: Fall 2008 Gift Swap ~ Let the games begin! Tina #236955 Oct 5th, 2008 at 03:32 PM plantqueen Unregistered plantqueen Unregistered I did most of my swap shopping today. I just need to get a few more odds and ends and my package will be ready to send off!!

Re: Fall 2008 Gift Swap ~ Let the games begin! #236977 Oct 5th, 2008 at 04:25 PM Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 46,822 Likes: 33 Southern Missouri JunieGirl Frogger JunieGirl Frogger Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 46,822 Likes: 33 Southern Missouri I orderd that something be ordered for my 'package'--does that make sense??? --what I need is a box--of the right porportions. ________ Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain!! .....

Re: Fall 2008 Gift Swap ~ Let the games begin! #236989 Oct 5th, 2008 at 05:13 PM loz Unregistered loz Unregistered Originally Posted by plantqueen I did most of my swap shopping today. I just need to get a few more odds and ends and my package will be ready to send off!! I can wait patiently! Carol...That makes perfect sense to me, and I think I'll resort to 2 boxes. A really big one, and a smaller one....

Re: Fall 2008 Gift Swap ~ Let the games begin! #236991 Oct 5th, 2008 at 05:17 PM Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 46,822 Likes: 33 Southern Missouri JunieGirl Frogger JunieGirl Frogger Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 46,822 Likes: 33 Southern Missouri Goody I made sense... hey Loz---I can wait for 2 boxes, as easily as 1--- ---yea go or it--- ________ Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain!! .....

Re: Fall 2008 Gift Swap ~ Let the games begin! #236992 Oct 5th, 2008 at 05:18 PM Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 37,027 Likes: 9 So. Cal. Tina California Queen Tina California Queen Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 37,027 Likes: 9 So. Cal. A spoiler about the destination of my boxes. They are headed east of me. ~Tina Drama Free Zone. What every gardener loves the most, Begins and ends in rich compost. (Tina)

Re: Fall 2008 Gift Swap ~ Let the games begin! JunieGirl #236993 Oct 5th, 2008 at 05:19 PM loz Unregistered loz Unregistered You never know!!!!!! Just might be heading your way! I love this part of the swap, when everyone is shopping. And yes, I knew exactly what you meant.

Re: Fall 2008 Gift Swap ~ Let the games begin! #237009 Oct 5th, 2008 at 06:09 PM plantqueen Unregistered plantqueen Unregistered Originally Posted by loz Originally Posted by plantqueen I did most of my swap shopping today. I just need to get a few more odds and ends and my package will be ready to send off!! I can wait patiently! You just never know!

Re: Fall 2008 Gift Swap ~ Let the games begin! #237047 Oct 6th, 2008 at 03:43 AM Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 566 Stanton, MI Ditchy Digger Ditchy Digger Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 566 Stanton, MI Sorry to have been missing lately. Trying to get a million things done before winter. But I still have a few things to get, I think my little ummm Care package will be liked by someone. When shoud we send them out??

Re: Fall 2008 Gift Swap ~ Let the games begin! Ditchy #237053 Oct 6th, 2008 at 06:16 AM plantqueen Unregistered plantqueen Unregistered You can send it out whenever you are ready!! They just have to be sent out by the deadline which is Nov. 1st if I remember right. It says in the first post.

Re: Fall 2008 Gift Swap ~ Let the games begin! #237072 Oct 6th, 2008 at 10:48 AM Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 37,027 Likes: 9 So. Cal. Tina California Queen Tina California Queen Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 37,027 Likes: 9 So. Cal. I sent mine out today. It (They) should be there on Wednesday. Or Wednesday and Thursday. Or Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. I have DC#'s on them. It is so fun to shop and get stuff together. It is cool to try to figure out what an 'unknown' friend will like from what you read in their posts and the little questionnaire. But I am glad I am done and have it out. I start worrying and fretting until it is done. ~Tina Drama Free Zone. What every gardener loves the most, Begins and ends in rich compost. (Tina)

Re: Fall 2008 Gift Swap ~ Let the games begin! Tina #237073 Oct 6th, 2008 at 10:58 AM loz Unregistered loz Unregistered And so it begins, the first one is out there. Let the anticipation set in! Mine will be out very soon. At least by Wednesday. Maybe tomorrow if I can get my #$%$# together. I need to find the packaging tape......

Re: Fall 2008 Gift Swap ~ Let the games begin! #237076 Oct 6th, 2008 at 11:20 AM Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 37,027 Likes: 9 So. Cal. Tina California Queen Tina California Queen Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 37,027 Likes: 9 So. Cal. That package tape issue again......... Are we supposed to post or PM the dc numbers? Or just hang on to them and wait? ~Tina Drama Free Zone. What every gardener loves the most, Begins and ends in rich compost. (Tina)

Re: Fall 2008 Gift Swap ~ Let the games begin! Tina #237083 Oct 6th, 2008 at 11:38 AM loz Unregistered loz Unregistered I think usually they are PM'd to one of us--me or Jiffy....that way if the person lost it then we'd have it to fall back on. Seriously, EVERY time I send out a package I end up buying more packaging tape because I can never find my old roll....Well I guess this will be another roll I'll be buying tonight.