Debbie,
I am glad to see your post. I was getting a little worried about you since it has been a while since you have been on the robin. I am so sorry that you are having such a hard summer. I hope that you get to feeling better.

Thank you so much for the lovely gift. Debbie gave me a gift certificate to Gardner's Supply. Such a generous gift. It will be hard deciding on something, they have such nice things. I will post once I make up my mind. Thank you so much Debbie.

I have been working on my summer project, putting a brick paver path around my pond. I am just about done, I am weeding and mulching the area inside of it. It is turning out so nicely. I am very happy with it. Now, if this heat will break a little, I can transplant some of my plants there. I guess I will have to wait for fall for that. Hope everyone is hanging in there through the heat.

Karen

I received my box from Beth. I will post later all of the wonderful things that she sent. WooHoo!! Mellen

Just checking in on the board. Hope everyone is well.

Thank you very much for the prayer, Debbie. We need all the prayers we can get. Thank you for caring, I love being in the company of so many wonderful ladies here on this board.

Susan, I apologize for not getting to the P.O. last week. I do have something for you that I hope you will enjoy. I hope to get it mailed the next couple of days. Forgive me for being so late getting going this month! Oh, and if you get a spare minute, (maybe you will now that school has started, woohoo! lol) could you drop me an e-mail and let me know some more things about you? I'd like to get to know some of the things you like and enjoy. GW's e-mail messaging doesn't appear to be working lately, so you should e-mail me directly. And I don't have an address for you, so here, my address is zoegirl2006@aol.com . I really hope to be a good pal to you. Even though we are going through a move, I want you to be happy with me as your pal. You seem like a great lady and you should not have to be dissapointed!

~Summer

Beth, I received my box from you this week-end. First of all, Jim thanks you kindly for the Big Red gum! lol He thought that was awfully nice. SECOND of all, I have NEVER had TastyKakes before. Where do you GET them??? Yummy!!! Do they come in other flavors? Just wondering. :) Thank you for the magazines and the book. I do get two of the mags. but I don't remember reading either issue. I really got a kick out of the big yellow ducky pineapple soap on a rope. I'm trying to imagine actually using this for real. hahahahaha Whoa there little ducky! Thank you for the wonderful smelling candles and the candle holder. Perfect for using on the deck where they won't get blown out. Darling butterfly socks, and metal plant stakes, a BUNCH of fertilizer spikes--this is all just too much, Beth! Lastly a beautiful deep blue and gold round trinket box. The top of it has the face of the sun and the sides have shooting stars on it. I just love it, Beth. I will use it for my rings and cross necklace that I wear daily. Beth, thanks bunches and lots for such nice and fun things again this month. And yes, I will reuse the envelope that you sent along, too. You are just too funny! Mellen/Mary Ellen

Faintheart- Did your daughter get the picture taken yet? Or did you use up all the battery power. LOL Hope your plants made it alright. It has cooled down here and is actually nice to be outdoors. Yippee...!!!! Have a few plants myself that need to be transplanted.

Marie, Don't worry about the plants. Its finally cooled off enough here and is more pleasant to be outdoors in. Hoping tomorrow to take in the zoo with the boys. :)

Carol's box is all packed and will be going out in the mail on Wednesday. Mellen/Mary Ellen

Mellen I think the "tasty Kakes are a Philadelphia specialty. I grew up with them and never realised you can't get them just anywhere.
The ones I sent you are my favorites and come in two standard flavors the top layer of filling is either cream or Peanut butter. There are also "seasonal" specials like green mint for St Patty's day. I'd have sent those but I was still in Alaska....... they are SO GOOD and definately diet busters.
Glad you liked 'em

Susan,

A little something is on it's way to you, heads up!
Conf. # 0306 1070 0002 8083 7096

~Summer

stephane :
Just wanted to stop in & let you know I will do my best to get you aug box in the mail very soon .
I thought that I had sent it just before I went to the hospital but I cannot find a conf # & I know I keep them all togeather .

so I must not of sent it last monday as planned :((
so sorry .
will try for this next monday.
susie

Susie,
I didn't know you had been in the hospital. How are you doing? Please let us know. Will tuck in a couple comfort items for you in September's box in a couple weeks. Really hope you're feeling better.
Ann

Alicia's package was mailed out and delivered according to USPS. I know Alicia's in the process of moving, so must be really busy. I'm glad it arrived, and hope the plant is doing well! It was so hot when I sent it, but wrapped it hopefully well enough!

Your item was delivered at 1:48 pm on August 10, 2006 in FRISCO, TX 75034.

Deb

Another great package received from Kelli! Kelli, thanks so much. I am always on the computer to look things up when you send me plants - so many I have not seen before - LOL! Anyway, in this package I received Gaura, Sedum 'Bertram Anderson' and Geum 'Lady Stratheden.' After I post this, I'd better pot them up. They look a little bedraggled at this point. I also received a really pretty rain gauge (forgot about mine last winter and it cracked...), some fruit flavored tea bags that sound great, and something called "Aqua Cool." I sure will be trying that out. It's still pretty hot for working outdoors and maybe this will help...

As always, thanks so much Kelli. I hope you are having a good summer.

Sorry to hear you have been in the hospital, Sue. I hope you are feeling much better now. Take good care of yourself!

Hi Ladies
Still hanging in there one day at a time & trying to
keep up on everything .

I Just found my sent & received list & I see that I didn;t get my aug box out to Stephanie , Steph I'm
sorry & will try to get it in the mail by monday .

thank you for being patient with me guess this
month got ahead of me :((

susie

I just received another wonderful box from my pal Mellen, a friends tea light holder, a rooster with a hoe? tootsie roll candies a wroght iron garden hanger with sun flowers and lady bugs another of my favorites and a gorgeous wolf hanging, boy I love getting wolves. also a screaming monkey sling shot? going to grandson, so he can shoot things at me. as usual I love it all you are the bestest pal. thankyou miss Mellen. Beth likes getting us addicted to tasty cakes then cutting us off. Beth I finally found you birthday card and love it thankyou hugs carol

Happy Friday everyone, I received my package from my buddy Summer today. She sent the latest Birds and Blooms magazine topic this month is wildlife, and a 140 page manual, Garden butterflies of North America. This is so great, I can never get enough reading material. Thanks for the package it is very generous of you... Sincerely, Susan

Carol, so happy you liked the "stuff." You do still have your chickens, don't you? Couldn't pass up the monkey. Somehow is just seemed "you." Know what I mean? Sending to you is such FUN!!! Later, Mellen

Carol,
Your box arrived today! Thank you so much! I don't have any iris, except an unnamed purple, yellow.

Carol sent several different iris!
I hope I copied the names right, the marker smeared a little. Carol, let me know if I've misread any of them. ;)

Iris-Champaine, Superstition, Beverly (couldn't read what was after Beverly), Red, Honey Glazed.

And two daylilies- Yellow Flag, Blue Jap?

Plus a purple candle (smells yummy), and 2 frogs, sooo cute!

Thanks Carol, I really enjoy your boxes so much!

Deb

It is yellow flag iris and blue japanese iris not daylillies.Iris beverely sills a pink.The frog is a pot sitter, glad you liked your box, I never know what to send, but want you to like it. hugs carol blue japanese iris{{gwi:1288761}}

Carol,
Thanks for letting me know. I didn't think the Yellow flag and Blue Jap were iris. The leaves were so slender/thin, I thought for sure they were daylilies.
I love the blue Jap iris! Wow..can't wait for mine to cluster like yours! I've been trying to properly label all my plants. Especially those from trades/boxes. I'll be ready to trade next year! ;) I couldn't join the iris swap (on another thread), I only had 2 un-named to offer, I'll be way more prepared next time, thanks to you! ;)

I'm really happy to have a pink iris! Thanks sooo much!

Your boxes are always very thoughful and well put together, I'm so glad your my Pal!
Don't worry, I love everything you've ever sent!

Hugs,
Deb

Susie: What's this I read about a visit to a hospital??? Have no fears about getting a card or package out right away! Believe me... I know how life gets *REALLY* busy, and before you know it the 15th has come and gone!

-Stephanie

Just wanted to let everyone know I'm still here, sorry to not keep in touch as usual. Summer your package will go out tommorrow, don't know if you got my last email, but if not please email me.

The shower is behind me, thankfully everything went so great! Was so proud...this is a pic of Julie..

Lol, everything she opened, they put another bow on her hat and we weren't near finished :)lol Couldn't have been more pleased. Everyone seemed to really enjoy themselves and the food, just went on and on about the decorations...........so it seemed to be a nice turn out.

You girls take care, Summer, if you didn't get a 2nd email from me, please let me know and i'll try again..

Sassy

Diane,

I got your e-mail, no worries! You have mail now, too.
Love the pic, that is great, lol.
I am very excited for my box!

Hope everyone is well, and I sure hope you are feeling better, Susie.

Hey Sassy Julie is beautiful. You have to be young and pretty to carry off that hat,....lol. Seriously though it sure brings back memories, how many of you gals have a similar picture rattling around in your closet?!!!(I do!)

Oh! And Susan,

So glad you liked the magazine and book! Sorry it wasn't a big package this month, but that butterfly book is a really good manual for learning about the butterflies in your area, and how you can attract them. Hope you are enjoying them both! (And you have mail, too.)

~Summer

So glad you liked everything Jeanne/Sandlapper! I was a little worried about the Gaura, it doesn't seem to travel all that great so I hope it recovers for you. My Mom swears by her Aqua Cool, but I haven't tried mine yet. Let me know how it does for you.

Stephanie/PastVast, thank you! Your box was received a few days ago (yes, I'm behind on everything right now). Stephanie sent me 4 kinds of Sedums, perfect for my rock garden! The one with the tiny little leaves is soooo cute! (Can you tell I've got a thing for tiny plants?) Thanks again Stephanie--I always look forward to your packages and letters. :-)

Howdy y'all! Deb, I did receive your package last week, I am so very sorry I haven't posted earlier. I am absolutely buried in boxes and packing and getting ready for my move which is a couple short weeks away. I'm typing this from work, so I can't remember at the moment what all was in the box except that lovely little plant and a beautiful pot for it, but it was as always a great box. Thank you so much!

And Summer, my late condolences on the loss of your uncle. And Susie, I hope you're doing better, sorry to hear you've had another hospital stay to contend with.

The Dallas area has been absolutely unbearably hot and dry this year, and much of my yard is doing poorly since we have such strict watering restrictions. I hope we get some substantial rain soon.

Marie, I hope I got your box out in time for your birthday, if not Wednesday you should see it Thursday I think.

Alicia

Shame on me! I should've posted long ago when Suzanne's package arrived but she does know I received it and love everything she sent! :)

I was hoping DD could get a good pic of the most unique part of my package but nothing we tried did it justice. It is the most beautiful upright rectangular crystal with a hummingbird sampling some roses etched in the middle!!! It is just gorgeous and sits on a little stand that lights up in a cycle of different colors. I sure do wish you all could see it! It is just so neat! Also in the package was a pretty kitchen towel and potholder, yellow, white and purple iris corms, beautiful daylily fans and a piece of a very pretty unidentified flower. Everything is planted and doing well. I am so spoiled by Suzanne!

Thank you again, Suzanne. :)

Hope everyone is getting a break from the extreme heat we had been having and enjoying the last of summer in the garden!

My package to Diane will be on it's way soon. ;)

Just wanted to say I managed to get a small gift out to stephanie this last friday & hope it arrived yesterday or today . & also to let you know I will make it up to you in sept :))

susie

Yesterday, I came home to a package from Susie. There was a piece of garden art that says Welcome; a marker; and a "mystery greeting" can.

The "mystery greeting" can requires further explanation... it's a bean plant with a message that appears on the non-true leaf. HOW DO THEY DO THAT??? I haven't opened mine yet to see if you can see the printing through the seed coat. Actually, I'm hoping to find a kid in the neighborhood old enough who would get lots of enjoyment from growing it! BTW... it's supposed to say "keep smiling".

I hope you all are having good months and finding ways to enjoy the "dog days of summer"!
-Stephanie

Happy Birthday Marie!!!

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Happy Birthday, Marie. Have a wonderful day and I hope you have some flowers blooming on your special day.
Jeanne

Happy Birthday, Marie! I hope your day is very SPECIAL!

Happy Birthday Marie!!

Happy Birthday Marie,
Sorry this is a little late, I just got home from work. Hope you had a wonderful day!

Karen

Thanks everyone! I am having the best birthday month ever! My daughter, son, cousin and Garden Web Pal's out did themselves!

Marie

Summer your box in on the way girlfriend, hopefully I've made up for your wait:)) I sure tried! I had fun trying to surprise you and make you smile, hope you enjoy sweetie!
It's coming UPS and I'll post a confirmation # shortly.

Hope everyones having a great summer and taking care in this heat. At least it won't be long now before fall will be creaping in. I'm sure ready.

Marie....happy be-lated birthday, glad you had a good one!

Happy Belated Birthday Marie!

I'm glad you enjoying your birthday all month long. :)

Just wanted to post a note to let my pals & Jeanne know I'm going on vacation Aug.31 - Sept. 15th.

Karen,
If I don't get your package out early, I will at least send you a post card from the road so I don't miss the mailing deadline.

Susan,
I'm having my mail held at the PO so if you send during that time, I will post a belated thank you when I get back.

Jeanne,
Please don't kick me out of the swap if I'm late acknowledging any package during that time.

"Please don't kick me out of the swap if I'm late acknowledging any package during that time."

LOL - I certainly won't. Have a great vacation.

Alicia,

You always send the best surprises! The little Lady is happily dancing in my Daylily bed and chickens flew for hours :) Sorry to hear the weather is treating you and your yard/flowers so terribly! Just keep looking toward the big move and 4 seasons :)) We haven't had a drop of rain since June here but it is suppose to happen for the next three day if the 'Witch' Doctor aka Weather Man isn't just messing with us. Will do my best to send it south for you on Monday.

This is what I recieved: Flower note pad, sticky note pad, Flower coasters~ I needed these!, The cutest spring loaded dancing Lady Frog! She has a leaf over her head like a parisol and amber colored jewels dangling off of her skirt and a Chicken Chucker hehehehehe My daughter and I had to much fun with this last night! FYI ~ you catapolt little rubber chickens and they fly like 10+ feet! We are not accruate enough yet for bulls eyes but the dogs & cats are still in hiding.

Have a great weekend everyone,
Marie

Summer your UPS confirm # is 1z6408w10353294290 Enjoy!

Diane

Diane,

Can't wait. :)))

We are finally getting some MUCH needed rain around here, it is great. Storms and rain off and on yesterday and all of last night. More coming tonight, too, looks like. I love storms, I like to sit out and watch the rain, and know that the plants are soaking it up and loving it. Hope those of you down in Texas get some rain, too! I know you have been going through a really bad drought. *doing rain dances for you*

~Summer

Debbie, Have fun on vacation, I won't send yours out before 9/15. Summer, we had rains here today in Pensacola, nice soaking rains finally! Didnt do any chores in the house, took a long nap and read and took notes on what was going on in various flower beds...Happy Sunday Everyone....
Susan

Susan,

That's great that you guys have been getting some good rains, too. Seems like everybody needs it this year.
Did you receive an e-mail from me on the 21st? I sent it direct, not through GW, so it should've gone through. Let me know if you didn't receive it, so I can try and send it again. Thanks!

~Summer

Jeanne/Sandlapper & Stephanie/Pastvast, sent you both an e-mail this morning so keep an eye out for them. :-)

Marie/Wynative, finally mailed my end of our trade today, should be there Wednesday or Thursday. Let me know if the Gaillardia doesn't recover, it pouts for a while when you transplant it and most of the time it recovers, but sometimes it just doesn't make it.

Thanks for letting me know Daisy. They should be here by Friday and I will have time to baby them :) I'll send yours out next week - I'll let you know what day.

Marie

I received my package today from SassyD, and let me just say, OH MY GOODNESS!!! I am overwhelmed by your generosity, Diane. This box weighed 28lbs, people...
I wrote down a list so I can remember everything that was in it, so I wouldn't leave any of the great items out when listing them on here. Here are all the wonderful things she sent me!!!!!

-2 dove chocolate bars. One I couldn't wait and ate already despite it's meltiness, and it was still just as delicious, (though the family stole it away and took bites off of it first, grrrr, LOL,) and the other one I'm putting in the fridge for later.
-The cutest glass bee night light, I just love it. And I do like a little light in my room, so I can see where I'm going when I get up to use the restroom which every stinkin' night, lol. So it will go to good use, I can promise that. It is so cute!
-A big butterfly stepping stone, which I really like! I love stepping stones.
-The prettiest little shiny blue glass petal plant mister. This is something I did not have that I just love!!! Can't wait to use it.
-A package of rawhide twisty treats, which Zeus and Zoe smelled immediately when I opened the box. They were sniffing intently in the box, shoving their noses into it. Couldn't figure out what they were doing that for, until I ran onto these! Zeus and Zoe have both already devoured one. (Wish I had my camera so I could've taken a pic of them enjoying them, but Dad took my camera with him on a trip.)
-The most beautiful metal birdfeeder, along with a large bag of wild bird seed to put in it. I have a big love for the birdies, and really enjoy feeding them. This is just so great!!! It is a very nice feeder, just beautiful.
-And, though of course I really love every single thing in this package, this might be my favorite. The most awesome hummingbird feeder I have ever seen! It has a metal frame around it with painted flowers, it is gorgeous. I know my description can't do it justice. I love feeding the hummers and eagerly anticipate them returning every year, and this feeder will definately go to great use, can't wait to use it. And she also sent a package of instant hummer nectar to go with it.
-And on top of everything else, a bag of food for my guinea pigs. I assume the fact that it is actually hamster/gerbil food was the mistake you were referring to in your e-mail. Sweetie, don't worry a thing about that. It is still greatly appreciated, and just because it isn't officially guinea pig food, doesn't mean I can't ever use it. It says it has vitamin-rich fruits and veggies in it, so I imagine if I mix a little of it now and then with their regular pellets, they will probably see it as a nice little treat. ;)

Diane, you are the best pal I could've asked for. I can't believe how generous you were with this package. I don't even know how to thank you enough for everything! But, I still have to say it... THANK YOU!!!

~Summer

Marie - glad you liked your box. I picked up that chicken chucker for you months ago, it looked like fun! And I think we may have gotten some of the rain you sent, but I was up north until Tuesday night so not really sure. I have a week left to go before I move and I am starting to stress out like crazy! But it will all get done in time, somehow...

Y'all have a great day!

Summer, so glad you liked everything! I really wanted to make it special for you, you certainly deserved it! Yes, I stood in that grocercy store I know 10 minutes or so trying to remember if it was guinea pigs or gerbals, lol, I'll make sure next time to send the right one, glad they can use some of it. Glad you liked everything sweetie and hope you enjoy! I'll try very hard to make sure and get next months out sooner, the wedding is next Sat. the 9th so every minute is crazy right now, lol, or maybe its just me thats crazy!

Been getting lots of rain from the storm, no rough weather, just a little wind. I think the house at the Outer Banks is probably getting worse treatment, but hoping for the best.

Hope you all are doing ok! Everyone please cross your fingers for me, that we have no storms next weekend:((
I do hope I can pull this off with good weather!

Diane