I am planning on going still, regardless of weather. The plants won't mind.

I'll be there, too.
Teresa

I changed my plans to next week so I could come this week.

It is up to Jackie and the folks closest to her.
Let us know.

It should be interesting!
Judy
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...UNUSUALLY COLD WEATHER EXPECTED THIS WEEKEND AND FIRST OF NEXT WEEK...

A LOW PRESSURE WEATHER SYSTEM OVER WESTERN CANADA WILL DROP DOWN
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TEMPERATURES WILL BE IN THE UPPER 20S AND 30S WHICH WILL BE 15 TO
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THIS UNUSUALLY COLD AIR WILL ALSO LEAD TO FREEZING TEMPERATURES
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I do have a 2 car garage. We can hold the swap in there and eat in the house if it is raining. Or if you have plants that don't like the cold.

I hope it is just cold as that is easier to deal with than rain and cold.

I'll be there.

This posting should have been labeled HAVE: Horrible weather...

I plan on coming and will be bring dahlia tubers for those who have requested them. I'm bring a few extra if someone wants them.

Christine

I'm going to bundle up and come anyway.

I am open for having it next weekend if everyone decides so. otherwise if it is set for tomorrow, I will come

OK, I hate to be the only wimp, but...I've got two inches of snow here right now, so I'm bowing out. All my potted plants are buried in snow, and it looks too cold and miserable. :( I'm saving everyone's plants and hoping for another gathering within the next month.

Yes, I'm a wimp. I admit it. I will miss you all very much. :(

Sorry to miss you Doris. Hopefully, you'll change your mind in the morning. I've rigged up my garage for the swap. There is a sign for each person on the wall so everyone has a space to put their plants and everyone is easy to find. Pre-printed name tags as well.

The pool table is covered and ready for all the yummy food.

Did I mention the garage is heated and the rec room has a wood burning stove?

:)

I will be there also. Thanks Jaqueline for the heated garage. I got my truck all loaded. See you tomorrow. Karen

There's just too much snow here and I've lost my Plant Trade mojo! :) I'll miss all of you guys. Jacqueline, I had some cool stuff dug for you, too! I'll have to find a way to meet with some of you folks this spring, for sure.

I plan to be there unless it snows like crazy.
I work in the afternoon, so won't be able to stay for the potluck this time.
Jacquie, sounds like you've gone to a lot of effort to make this work...sure sorry the weather is being the pits, but it should be cozy once we get there.

I'm still planning on coming too. Thanks for prepping your garage for us all Jacqueline!

I will be there. I live in Issaquah and not much snow here now, apparently there is more up north.

well there is 8 inches here now, so I don't think Doris and I are wimps.

I've been out twice this evening knocking snow off all the shrubs that are all splayed out falling over in the heavy ice and snow.

sorry to miss seeing you all, have fun and be safe.
Judy