OBF December 2023: Socks for Christmas

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Since there was no OBF swap for November and some of you are shopping this weekend, I thought I would post our December swap early.

Send your partner a Christmas card and a pair of socks with a little surprise tucked inside. Any socks is good. Does not have to be Christmas socks. Please try to mail in time for Christmas. No deadline, as I know we'll all be very busy this month.

Share with everyone your holiday pictures, recipes, traditions or anything you'd like.

Our game this month will be sort of a blind scavenger hunt of December stuff.

I have 25 things listed on a sheet of paper. One point for each picture posted of the things on the list. Must be pictures taken by you. The first picture posted of each item gets the point.

So just post winter/holiday pictures.

When posting pictures, please post name of item intended

Example: Christmas tree

There will only be 1 point per picture so if your Christmas tree is decorated with all 24 other items on my list, it will still only count as Christmas tree (1 point) or whatever name you put on it.

Edited to add this note (Tues.11/28)

You can start posting scavenger hunt pictures on the 6th

Also let's limit pictures to 2 per day per person

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canyonwind

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Shirley, be well.......

Ruth...perfect!!

Remembering years ago....there used to be so many members OBF and FOTESS. I think FACEBOOK has many gardening groups....possibly many of the members ventured over there.

Happy Thursday Evening!!

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bluee19
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Shirley ~ hope everything is going well. Did the socks get to you since tracking shows it was Delivered, In/At Mailbox, December 13, 2023, 12:21 pm.
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pinkiris
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BLIND SCAVENGER HUNT..... DEC 15th

HOLIDAY UGLY SWEATER

HOLIDAY FOOD/COOKIES
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canyonwind
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Found this in my mailbox this morning....from Jayeanne....just opened!

Darling socks, chocolate, 2 Permanent Sharp pens and a cool blue glitter pen, OH, I almost forgot.....LOL...she included lots of confetti, I LOVE confetti!!

Thanks so much Jayeanne!!
canyonwind
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BLIND SCAVENGER HUNT

Day 9 (Dec 15)

Pic # 1.....Mrs. Claus

Pic #2....Christmas Vase (with flowers)
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pinkiris
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BLIND SCAVENGER HUNT..... DEC 16th

CANDY CANES

HOT COCOA/HOT CHOCOLATE
bluee19
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canyonwind ~ your coleus is so pretty
canyonwind
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Thanks Nicole.....
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canyonwind
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BLIND SCAVENGER HUNT

Day 10 (Dec 16).....

Pic # 1.....Menorah.....was at Barry Manilow concert in Palm Springs this past Tuesday Eve. Barry is Jewish, thus the Menorah in the lobby of the theatre..

Pic # 2....Pair of Socks, Christmas in this case.....thanks Jayeanne!
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ruthz
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BLIND SCAVENGER HUNT..... guesses for 14th

SNOWMAN ...........Jayeanne 1 point

BLIND SCAVENGER HUNT..... guesses for 15th

COOKIES ...........Jayeanne 1 point
canyonwind
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BLIND SCAVENGER HUNT

Jayeanne, you are kicking my tail in this scavenger hunt. I am determined to "get ya".....hahaha!! Good Luck to you (and to me).....

DAY 11 (Dec 17)

Pic # 1....Nutcrackers

Pic # 2.....Christmas Earrings
pinkiris
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BLIND SCAVENGER HUNT..... DEC 17th SUNDAY

FIREPLACE

THE GRINCH
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ruthz
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BLIND SCAVENGER HUNT..... DEC 16th

Candy Cane ...........Jayeanne 1 point
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smitties
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Just noticed my picture of Ruths package did not post so here it is
pinkiris
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BLIND SCAVENGER HUNT..... DEC 18th MONDAY

TINSEL

GARLAND - I don't do garland on any of my trees, but I guess you could put this on a tree, this hangs on the fireplace
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canyonwind
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BLIND SCAVENGER HUNT

Nicole, don't you want to beat Jayeanne at the scavenger hunt game???? Am I the only one????

There is still time.......tik....tok....tik...tok!!! LOL!!

Day 12 (Dec 18)

Pic 1.....MERRY CHRISTMAS

Pic # 2....SNOWFLAKES
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ruthz
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BLIND SCAVENGER HUNT..... DEC 17th

Nutcracker................Annie 1 point

Grinch........................Jayeanne 1 point
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bluee19
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Margo ~ what a day of happy mail. why cant i get happy mail everyday!!

thank you so much for everything!!! i so appreciate it!!
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pinkiris
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BLIND SCAVENGER HUNT..... DEC 19th TUESDAY

CHRISTMAS CAROLERS/MUSIC

HOLLY (the best I could do, I do not have any Holly around, thank you to Ruth for the Holly on the beautiful card she sent)

Running out of ideas here ladies .... what happened to everybody??
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canyonwind
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BLIND SCAVENGER HUNT

I guess no one wants to play the Blind Scavenger Hunt game with you (Jayeanne) and me!!

I am attempting to catch up with you Jayeanne. I don't see it happening but.......Tik...Tok....Tik...Tok.

Haha!!

Day 13 (Dec 19)

Pic # 1....Candy Kisses

Pic #2.....Christmas Cocktail Napkins
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bluee19
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Yup its between Jayeanne and Annie. Gooooo GIRLS, good luck to you all!!

Countdown to Christmas, six more days!!!
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pinkiris
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I guess your right Annie LOL!! although you could still win the game!

Good to luck to us ALL??? It appears that there is only (2) of us guessing .... LOL!!
brittneysgran
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Ruth your pkg was mailed Monday.

Nicole I did receive my wonderful pkg from you. I will get a picture hopefully tomorrow.

Went to the Dr. Thursday and he told me I had 6 more weeks of this pain. Don't know how I will make it to Feb. Lord help me.
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ruthz
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I hope I haven't missed any

There are 8 left

lets do 3 each per day

BLIND SCAVENGER HUNT..... DEC 18th

Snowflake...............Annie 1 point

BLIND SCAVENGER HUNT..... DEC 19th

Holly with Berries...........Jayeanne 1 point
pinkiris
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BLIND SCAVENGER HUNT..... DEC 20th WEDNESDAY

TRAIN - I did not set up my train under the tree this year ...

FRUIT TRAY/BASKET

HOLIDAY COLORS ... REDS/GREENS/WHITES
canyonwind
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Blind Scavenger Hunt....

8 items left....here I come Jayeanne.....I am going to think out of the box...lol!

Day 14 (Dec 20)...three pics today.

Pic # !......Seasons Greetings

Pic # 2.....Confetti

Pic # 3.....Glass and bottle of wine....
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brittneysgran
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Nicole thank you so much for my cute socks.

Finally got a picture.

And yes I am the Boss!!!!
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ruthz
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BLIND SCAVENGER HUNT..... DEC 20th

No correct guesses
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canyonwind
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BLIND SCAVENGER HUNT

Day 15 (Dec 21)

Pic # 1.......Christmas CDS....

Pic # 2....Red and Purple Mittens

Pic # 3.....SNOW (on Christmas cards)
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pinkiris
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BLIND SCAVENGER HUNT..... DEC 21st THURSDAY

ELVES

HOLIDAY DINNER - Im doing a baked HAM this year and a smoked Turkey

PENQUIN
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pinkiris
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Annie ... tik tok tik tok... and like sands through the HOUR GLASS .... LOL!

BLIND SCAVENGER HUNT..... DEC 22nd FRIDAY

SLED

CARDINAL

WRAPPING PAPPER/BOWS
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canyonwind
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Blind Scavenger Hunt

Day 16 (Dec 22)

Pic #1....Plaid Christmas Pajamas

Pic #2.....Christmas Cactus....about done blooming

Pic #3.....Christmas rug
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ruthz
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Shirley, thank you for the beautiful card, awesome socks and note cards.

Sorry you are in so much pain. Praying it's better soon.

BLIND SCAVENGER HUNT..... DEC 21th

Elf (gnome elves).................Jayeanne 1 point

BLIND SCAVENGER HUNT..... DEC 22th

Cardinal.................................Jayeanne 1 point

Only 6 more. Post as many as you want.
pinkiris
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BLIND SCAVENGER HUNT..... DEC 23 SATURDAY

ICE SKATE(S)

ICICLES

DOVE

JACKET/COAT

BOOTS

LANTERN

TREE SKIRT
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pinkiris
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BLIND SCAVENGER HUNT..... DEC 23 SATURDAY

HOLIDAY DISPLAY/DECORATIONS

PINECONE

GIFT TAGS

WINTERSOWING SEEDS - (DECEMBER STUFF)

HOLIDAY CHARACTER FLAMINGO
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canyonwind
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Blind Scavenger Hunt

Day 17 (Dec23)

Pic #1.....Christmas Tablecloth

Pic # 2....Rocking Horse

Pic # 3.....Drum

Pic # 4....Tissue Paper (for gifts)

Pic # 5...Gift bag
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canyonwind
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Blind Scavenger Hunt

Day 17 (Dec 23)

Pic # 1....Creche (Shirley posted Nativity)

Pic # 2....Garden Christmas Ornament

Pic # 3....Teddy Bear

Pic # 4....Gingerbread Man

Pic # 5....Cookie Jar
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canyonwind
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Blind Scavenger Hunt

Day 17 (Dec 23)

Pic # 1...Pear

Pic # 2...Trombone

Pic # 3.....Naughty Christmas Notepad

Pic # 4.....Red Potholders

Pic # 5....Personalized Ornament
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canyonwind
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Blind Scavenger Hunt

Day 17 (Dec 23)

Pic #1....Stickers

Pic # 2....Red Truck

Pic # 3....Christmas Clock

Pic # 4....Presents Under The Tree

Pic # 5.....HAPPY HOLIDAYS
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canyonwind
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To my Competition....Jayeanne. I think you got me for sure. No, I am not conceding....LOL! Well played Jayeanne. And Ruth, thanks for the fun.
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canyonwind
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Blind Scavenger Hunt

Forgot to post these

Pic # 1....Victorian People

Pic # 2.......Colored purple and red beads

Happy day ladies!!
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canyonwind
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Whoops forgot....

Pic # 1......Table Centerpiece

Pic # 2.......Cherubs
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pinkiris
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more guesses .... lets try ...

HANDMADE GIFTS

SCARF

CHARLIE BROWN AND THE GANG/CHRISTMAS TREE

TOYS

LUMP OF COAL
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ruthz
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Blind Scavenger Hunt

I believe there are 3 left

I will update after Christmas

Everyone have a Merry Christmas
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sandlapper_rose
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You know I was busy this month when I didn't get online to play some of the garden games. Anyway, wishing everyone a Merry Christmas!
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ruthz
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Wishing you all a Happy New Year.

And that's a close for OBF December.

Thank you all for playing this month.

Congratulations Jayeanne on winning the Blind Scavenger Hunt game.

I will get your prize mailed before the end of year.

Here are the 3 not guessed

Hope I did not miss any
canyonwind
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Jayeanne..........CONGRATS!! You did it!! Well done!!

Ruth......THANKS for a very fun month. The Blind Scavenger Hunt, what a fantastic idea!!

Hoping you are feeling good!!

Happy New Year OBFERS!!
sandlapper_rose
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Thanks for being the Hostess!
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bluee19
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congrats pinkiris and thanks Ruth for hosting back to back. Happy upcoming New Year everyone!!
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pinkiris
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Thank you Ruth, Happy New Year to you and yours!
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pinkiris
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Ruth... THANK YOU for the prize on the winning the Blind Scavenger Hunt game, arrived in yesterdays mail, very generous, I will definitely use these. and thank you for hosting a FUN month! Wishing you and yours all the best and a very Happy New Year and 2024 growing season!
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