Gary Fitzgerald

OMG I just now looked at your Zinnia list. Ya know it's gonna be very HARD to pick just a few. LOL So far I know for fact I would love Swizzle & Ivory, Color Crackle, Cupcake Mix, Zowie yellow flame... OMG I'm going crazy looking at that list!!!!

I gotta go get ready for my dr appt.

I knew something was off here lately within myself.

Now I know why! This time of the year, I'm typically swamped with the SSSS.

I'm guessing it's not happening this year?

That sounds like a great idea jlhart76. I appreciate you stepping up to help and if there is anything I can do I would be happy to play a lesser role if it is needed. Organizng and sending addresses, etc. if we need extra elves.

Sounds good, jllhart76!! Thanks for helping. We can send you are mailing address and you can make a post where we can put our wishes. Then after you get all the addresses, you can email everyone when they are suppose to mail out the cards.

That would be awesome jllhart76!!

Ok, just posted the rules/wishlist/signup post. If interested, go sign up there, then use this thread for chatting.

YAY!! I signed up and sent email. Thank you jlhart76!!!

Thank you! I sent my email and I'll get my wishlist up soon!

Mandy

Sent email. Posted my wishlist too. Thank you so much jlhart76! for hosting.

Roper,

Your wish list bush beans - Snap? Wax? Dry? Asian yard long?

Could someone please provide a link to the rules for those not familiar with how Houzz works?

TIA.

Linda

Labradors:

https://www.houzz.com/discussions/6202476/secret-santa-2021-rules-and-wishlist#n=12

Or

Scroll up to the top of the screen & click the bubble that says Round Robin Exchange. This brings up a list of all the different threads. Then scroll down to the one that says Secret Santa 2021 Rules & Wishlist.

@l1oness, I saw your comment about moving. We're actually waiting to close on our new place. 5 acres and zero landscaping other than a few trees. I can't wait, but it's gonna be a busy spring!

Exactly! 4 acres here and since we're building, we're starting from scratch. So exciting! :-) Good luck with your move!

I found this good resource for seed viability for veggies, herbs and flowers. I thought I would share the link: https://www.johnnyseeds.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-JSSSharedLibrary/default/dw913ac4d0/assets/information/seed-storage-guide.pdf

@root_grow, I saw your wishlist in the other thread but I can't find an email from you where you sent me your mailing address. Would you mind sending it again?

Has anyone heard from Kym? Hoping she's okay.

Yes, she lost her best friend recently so she was not up to being Santa Kym this year. She was hoping someone else would be able to host it ... thank you so much jlhart ;-) It just wouldn't be Christmas without our Secret Santa Seed Swap.

Thanks for the update Iris. Prayers for Kym and yes thank you jihart for hosting!

I am sorry to hear that about Kim. I will also keep her in my prayers.

jlhart, thank you for hosting this. Do you want us each to tell you to whom we're sending cards, so that you can ensure that everyone gets at least a minimum number of cards?

Yes, I'll be sending out the mailing list later tonight or tomorrow, so when you confirm I got your address correct you can give me the list of people you're sending to.

@brittneysgran, saw your request to sign up for this. Please email me your mailing address, then go post your wishlist on the other thread.

jlhart....posted my wish list and sent you email with info. Let me know here if you did not receive and I will send again!

Thanks,

Annie

If you posted your wishlist on the other thread, please check your email (or messages on here if you sent me your address through here instead). I *think* I have everyone on the list. If you didn't get an email from me, let me know ASAP.

Please email me by Friday & tell me 1) whether your address is correct and 2) a list of who you're sending cards to. I want to make sure everyone gets a nice selection of cards. But remember, as Santa Kym tells us every year: It's not about how many you send. If you can only send a couple, that's fine. It's more about sharing the spirit of Christmas than anything else.

Thanks Jennifer. I did receive your email and responded. Thanks for all of the work you are putting into leading this swap.

Jlhart76, I didn't get any email and I had emailed you my address 9 days ago.

Stacy, I just tried sending it again.

Stacy, check your Spam folder too. That's where mine was. Jennifer, my mom (Darlyn Hall) is not your your list. I emailed you.

yotetrapper, it was not in my spam. I checked there already. It came in this morning at 7:00 am. :)

Thank you jlhart76, I got it this time. :)

Jennifer, I received the address list email.....my address is correct. I will email you today or tomorrow with names I will be sending to.

And Jennifer, I did not see your address on the list.....I thought for sure I read your wish list. Maybe I am losing it....LOL!

Thanks so much.

Annie

I've been a busy elf this morning, sorting and packing seeds. Looking over the lists I don't think I have something for ALL of you, but I do have at least something for most of you!

Gary.... no seeds you're looking for?

Me too, I have seeds for most of you. Santa Gary, don't be shy, there must be a couple of items on your seed wish list. You are always so generous with your seeds, let us share ours with you too please.

I hope everyone is having a good day. We have temperatures in the 50s in Ohio so that in and of itself is a blessing. Take care everyone.

My address is correct.

There are a few that have not confirmed their address, but I've double checked that I copied over exactly what I received. Thanks again everyone. Looks like we'll all have lots of seedy mail for our stockings!

Britneysgran says she's in for the swap but has not posted a wishlist?

My address is correct !

nan6b... Brittneysgran's list is there... look again.

I stand corrected.

Is Iris = rane_grow on the address list?

Yes. She is #23 on the address list. :)

Yes, Iris is ranegrow. And the one with HU & a bunch of numbers is ishareflowers.

I just received my first lovely holiday card with a cardinal perched on a snowy branch from Ishareflowers filled with wonderful seeds Rudbeckia Cherry Brandy and Sahara, Dianthus Diabunda Mix and Orange and Copper Strawflowers !!! Thank you so much Lisa! I can’t wait to grow these beauties in my 2022 flower garden. Happy holidays to you and yours and best wishes for a prosperous new year.

Having trouble posting. Thanks Stacy, thanks Sheryl, thanks Angela, Dirt Daddy

Everyone, thank yous are happening on the wishlist thread.

Just checking if I can post here. Gary’s having problems posting.

Well, I'm finally back.

After many attempts to log in, today I get a popup directing me to login through facebook, or google, etc... I tried logging in, did the correct email address and password, and got a message saying there's a problem, and would I like to be directed by them. OK. Then I get a message that Houzz will send all of my online info, here, to google. A mild scam, but I don't care. Someday, maybe I'll post about how I mess with google. :)

I'd like to thank everyone for the cards...but...

...I set them aside about two months ago, and lost them. Oh, they're here somewhere, buried under pile of seeds and paperwork. I'll be wrapping up the swap I host on Monday, then the cleanup and finding the cards.

Now, I have much reading of wish lists, in an attempt to catch up. I'll hold back the holiday cards for the next SS swap.

for those interested for Secret Santa 2022

https://www.houzz.com/discussions/6323173/secret-santa-seed-swap-2022-sign-up-rules-and-wishlist#n=2