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Follow-Up Postings:
Please count me in! Sue G |
Me me me. I'm in. Michelle |
Count me in :) So ready to do a nice swap again :) Can't wait!!! Shirley, I loved the list of "National Days" for June.....so funny!! I MUST remember to do some of these....just for the heck of it! LOL Happy Gardening, |
Please count me in! Sue G |
- Posted by brittneysgran z6NC (My Page) on Wed, Jun 5, 13 at 20:45
Janet-take your dog to work day....that would be very interesting. Swappers so far: Sue G Good start for the first day. Just started raining here....heard it is going to get bad. Night all............... Shirley |
Shirley, that would be a great idea but something tells me that my former boss (I'm no longer employed outside the home) wouldn't appreciate a Siberian Husky blowing in his office causing it to look as if it were snowing in June in Mississippi. Nope, don't think that would have went well at all....funny thought though LOL And she does like to travel.....just not when she's blowing LOL Hope you and yours are safe during this weather. It's raining on and off here....we needed it. But there was a lightening storm that popped up earlier while my dad was mowing and it bout scared both of us to pieces! All is well thankfully. Can't wait to see who I'm paired with :) Happy Gardening everyone, Janet |
count me in as well:) |
- Posted by brittneysgran z6NC (My Page) on Thu, Jun 6, 13 at 22:18
Swappers so far: Sue G Janet I have a Husky as well....She constantly wants to find a cool spot or a muddy water hole to roll in. Bless her heart she burns up in the summer. My GD Brittney got married Sat...wanted to share some pictures of the wedding. Shirley |
Aw Shirley....I feel for your husky too. On a brighter note, thanks for sharing the photos of your GD's wedding....absolutely beautiful!! Such cute poses too :) It's 1am here so I suppose I need to be getting to bed. Have a great night everyone. Janet |
Oh Shirley what great pics! Looks like it was a fun wedding. Your grandaughter was a beautiful bride! |
- Posted by sandlapper_rose z7B-8A SC (My Page) on Fri, Jun 7, 13 at 20:59
Shirley, I love the wedding pictures! Just beautiful. I'll have to skip swapping for now. I ended up in the hospital last week and they kept me for 6 days. I didn't think anyone spent that long in the hospital these days. Also, have to go back for surgery at some point so I don't think the doctor will want me digging up plants or planting. It's definitely daylily time here - my daylilies are just beautful this year and so many all in bloom at once. I know some of them come from GardenWeb members so they are greatly appreciated. Jeanne |
- Posted by earthlydelights 6 pushing 7 (My Page) on Sat, Jun 8, 13 at 0:29
Happy Birthday Sue. Sure hope you had a wonderful day and that you have a great year ahead! Shirley, I can't believe Brit is of the marrying age. She looks gorgeous. Thanks for sharing the pix. Count me in this month, why not, right? Love adding plants to the garden and hopefully I have some that somebody wants! I just can't always count on having the names. It's been raining like mad today. Supposed to spend tomorrow at the arboretum, but it won't happen now, the ground is just too saturated. at least i can sleep in now. my granddaughter was hand picked by her school principal to take part in the flag raising and lowering ceremonies on the last day of school. such an honor! didn't get to sleep until extremely late last night, some time after 3, since it's coming up on 12:30, i'm going to call it an early night and get into bed. stay dry everyone. hope none of our members are in the path of the storms. happy blooms, p.s. anyone have any castor bean they wish to trade: |
- Posted by toomanyanimals 5b/MI (My Page) on Sat, Jun 8, 13 at 6:17
Sue, hope you had a Happy Birthday! Shirley, I'd love to be a part of this swap also. Loved the wedding pictures! Brit is just radiant! Are we supposed to do something with one of the June daily holidays? And can I request that I need to get my box before June 27th. Jeanne sorry to hear you have been so sick. Sharon |
Thanks everyone for the birthday wishes. I think I have some castor beans to send you Maryanne, just send me your addy. |
- Posted by canyonwind Z9 Southern Californ (My Page) on Sun, Jun 9, 13 at 12:29
Passing on this "wacky" month of June!!! Have fun!!! Shirley, you did the flowers for the wedding????? Jeanne, thinking of you! Be well! Sue, Happy Birthday...belated!! Happy Sunday! Annie |
- Posted by brittneysgran z6NC (My Page) on Sun, Jun 9, 13 at 19:21
Sue-My DH's Birthday was June 6th..hope your day was extra special. Jeanne-Hate to hear that surgery word but sometimes we have no choice...please keep us updated. My daylilies are blooming as well. I forget how beautiful they are. Maryanne-Yes my little GD has grown up. I remember when she was 3-4 yrs old and she would call us to come and get her. She loved at our house and we loved her being here. Sharon-It would be cute to include one of the June holidays...good idea. I will start thinking about what I can do with one of them. Annie-Yes I did the flowers for the wedding. Brittney had her heart set on calla lilies but with our crazy Spring no callas were blooming, so we settled for peonies. I cut approx. 60-70 blooms plus other blooming flowers. I ordered lots of callas for the wedding but they just started blooming this week. Swappers so far: Sitting Out: Thanks for the kind words about the wedding pictures. As you can tell I am not a proud Grandmother. Shirley |
Shirley.....the pics are great! Thanks for sharing with us! Lovely!! She was definitely a beautiful bride :) Jeanne....so sorry to hear you were sick, hope you will be much better very soon! Last but not least..... Sue....Happy Belated Birthday! I hope it was all you dreamed of and more! Hope everyone had a restful Sunday and your week will be sunny, (rainy if you need it) and full of blooms!! Janet |
Happy Iced tea day. Just realized this morning that I wanted to join this and thought I might be too late but I see today is the final day so COUNT ME IN! Shirley, wonderful pictures. It looked like a wonderful day. Yesterday was my daughters first wedding anniversary and I can't believe it has been a year already. We watched their dog while they had a fun weekend and then they came over and shared the wedding cake topper with us. Can't believe that was a year old. I froze it for them and did a job on wrapping it good. Tasted pretty good. A good rain just passed through so now the ground is perfect for getting those nasty weeds out. Outside I go. Margo |
- Posted by margaret_2007 5A (My Page) on Mon, Jun 10, 13 at 16:15
Hi, Lovely Ladies-Couldn't decide to sign up or not but I think I can get this one done, too. Thanks Shirley for making an easy one for us! Blessings, Margaret |
- Posted by brittneysgran z6NC (My Page) on Mon, Jun 10, 13 at 22:55
Swappers so far: Sue G Michelle Janet Shirley jlee Maryanne Sharon Margo Margaret Sitting Out: Ok here is who you send to: I will post a game this week for players and non-players. Shirley |
Great, actually I had hoped to send to Janet. I just need her address. I work the next three days and then have six off so should be able to get things dug up and sent off. Margo |
- Posted by margaret_2007 5A (My Page) on Tue, Jun 11, 13 at 13:12
Hi, Ladies-Glad to get Jen-I don't think we have exchanged before so looking forward to it. Jen-Please send me your address & should get this in the mail soon. Have a great day, All. It is cloudy here with lots of thunder but not any rain yet. Just the time of day I like to work outside. Blessings, Margaret |
- Posted by sandlapper_rose z7B-8A SC (My Page) on Tue, Jun 11, 13 at 21:43
Michelle sent me an e-mail message and asked me to let everyone know she can't swap this month because she can't access GardenWeb. Perhaps someone can e-mail her to follow up since partners have already been matched. I'm sorry, but I have not been online much since I got sick. To add to the original problem I now have either a summer cold or my sinuses really acting up. Even my teeth hurt. Arg! Hope it all goes away soon! Jeanne |
- Posted by brittneysgran z6NC (My Page) on Tue, Jun 11, 13 at 21:54
Jeanne-Thanks for the info about Michelle. Sorry to hear you are not feeling well. Sure hope things turn around for you real soon. Ok here is who you send to: Sue G - sends to Margo Night ladies..... Shirley |
- Posted by earthlydelights 6 pushing 7 (My Page) on Wed, Jun 12, 13 at 10:15
Good morning everyone. Before I saw Jeanne's message, I had been in touch with Michelle. Heck, I don't see my message responding to the partners. Maybe I didn't hit submit or just another GW glitch?!!!! Anyway, Michelle will swap this month, she just can't get in to GW, but has an IPad that she can access, but not the same as if it were her computer. So SHE WILL BE SWAPPING. I sent her her partner name and address. Margaret, I'm sure she will be in touch with you. Jeanne, please take care. Hope all works out. When it rains it pours sometimes, right? BTW, how are those grandsons doing these days? No recent pix!!!! I had the most beautiful gesture done for me. I had posted some of my garden pix on facebook, and a friend surprised me with some notecards that she made from my pictures. Such an unexpected and wonderful gesture. When you least expect it, right? Well, I've done my laundry, it's sorted, not put away, I now need to mow the back lawn and then I am headed to the library to week and plant. We are expecting more storms come tomorrow, and they have been severe. Not as bad as the Midwest, but insane weather nonetheless. If I don't get my chores done, I don't get to go away for the weekend (self punishment LOL), and I really need to get out of here and away from certain people for a few days to regroup. Have a great Wednesday. Maryanne |
- Posted by brittneysgran z6NC (My Page) on Wed, Jun 12, 13 at 22:02
Ok here is who you send to: Sue G - sends to Margo Michelle - Margaret Janet - Sue G Shirley - Maryanne Jenn - Sharon Maryanne - Michelle Sharon - Shirley Margo - Janet Margaret - Jenn Glad to hear Michelle worked out her computer problem and can participate this month. Maryanne-I have to have those get-aways quite often. I think as we get older we have to have me time. If you have any special wants please LMK before I ship your box. Who knows I may just have it. Shirley |
- Posted by earthlydelights 6 pushing 7 (My Page) on Thu, Jun 13, 13 at 11:13
Shirley, I just noticed the addtional wedding pictures. they are wonderful. did you have the reception on your grounds or in a hall? love th guys "formal" wear. everyone looked beautiful. now let's see a pic of you with the bride. As for plants, I love everything, peonies, hosta, iris, lilies, things i have no clue that i will love. i will be happy with anything at all that you send me. I'm volunteering at one of our libraries and I spent yesterday, digging out the raised "circle" in the front. it's been neglected for years and years and was a mix of stubborn grass and weeds. It took me about 6 hours just to get a little better than half of it weeded, sift the grass/dirt that i pulled out and raked. maybe after the rain the next half will be a breeze. Once that's all done, then I'll plant it. The pic - taken sometime in winter - is the circle, keep in mind the tree is now in bloom and the "green" more lush. I meant to bring my ca me yesterday, but..... So, I'm thinking of hosta either on the perimeter of the wall or the base of the tree...what do you all think? I have some other shade loving plants that I'll place and then the friends guild will purchase some annuals for filler, but not until i get it planted and mulched. keep in mind the leaves/branches of the tree extend completely over the entire circle. once that's done, then, with help - i hope - the the grounds will be done. We are under another storm watch today, the rain has begun. It's as dark as night out there. some spring, hey? enjoy your day everyone! |
- Posted by brittneysgran z6NC (My Page) on Thu, Jun 13, 13 at 21:41
Maryanne-It is so rewarding to take over a project such as you are doing. There are so many shade loving plants out there. Lets see there is astible, hellebores, hostas, bears breeches, coral bells, and what is so neat is most of them bloom. Please post a finished picture. Yes I will post a picture that I was in when Brittney gets them all back. The photographer just e-mailed her some of them. They rented a barn for the reception. The wedding was outside by the barn. A gorgeous barn it was and it is only used for weddings, reunions and get-togethers, Brittney and her bridesmaids stayed in the upstairs of the barn on that Friday night. It is like a whole living area for the group. The man who built it sends the rent money to missions. I am speaking to a group tomorrow about irises so I need to get all my facts together. Night ladies Shirley Shirley |
- Posted by veeja11 z7Wa (email@example.com) on Fri, Jun 14, 13 at 7:58
sorry I missed this one, found a hosta yesterdat, growing in a bag on my couch, another plant left out of Earthlys box, hubby found a columbine a day after box flew. guess I will send extra large next time I get her. will everyone please send me their addressess, to veeja3@gmail .com, so I can have them for next months swap. thankyou. hugs carol |
Hey ladies, I sure hope everyone is enjoying the weather where you are. It's hot here already and when I'm able to get out it has to be very early morning or really late evening.....mid day work is out of the question unless it is a must. Maryanne, I hope that you've gotten some help with that project you've taken on. I can't wait to see what you've done with it! I'm sure it will be stunning :D Shirley, your GD's wedding pictures are truly beautiful, but that is easy when you have such a beautiful subject to photograph. She's is gorgeous and the wedding party was beautiful. I just loved the venue and the poses.....simply adorable! They all looked like they had a blast in the photos! Jeanne, I sure hope you are feeling better soon. I just recently had that sinus stuff and it turned into bronchitis for me but then with my immune system (or lack of), that didn't surprise me on the doctors LOL We recently got a new dialysis machine and now instead of sounding like a jet engine about to take off, it's as quiet as ever. Hopefully now we can get on a schedule and stick to it so I'll begin to feel much better soon. This can be for the birds but you take it and you deal with it. Right :) God's been really good to me and so I try not to complain. Besides, who wants to be around someone that is a complain box all of the time, right? :) Ok, so, I have been looking at my daylilies ..... the few that I have and I have one or two with no names. I'm going to post a pic of them....at least one at a time .... and see if any of you ladies recognize them. I hope so because I'd like to have markers with names for them :) so, if I can figure out how to download a pic to GW, then maybe I can become a millionaire ??? LOL...... kk, wish me luck, here goes nothing..... |
It worked!!! Yay me!!! LOL |
sharon , will you please send me your address? thanks! |
- Posted by brittneysgran z6NC (My Page) on Sat, Jun 15, 13 at 23:13
Janet-I got a bit rattled when I started talking to the group and didn't even use all the good notes I had written. I just winged it and told them (from experience) what I knew about irises. Several said it was really good info and I sure hope so. Thanks for all the kinds words about Brittney. She is the only GD we have and quite spoiled but I have loved every minute of it. Her little brother who is only 9 is the only GS we have and the same again. In fact they are the only grandkids on all three sides of grandparents. Yeah your picture post worked. I don't know the name of your daylily but hopefully someone will. And talking about daylilies I have a daylily prize for someone who can guess the following: We had some work done by experts on our property today tell me what we had done and you win this. If no one guesses it correctly I will give clues. Shirley |
Shirley, at least you made it through the speech and they got something out of it :) That's a good thing! As for my guess for the game: septic work? LOL I dunno LOL~~ Hope everyone has a wonderful Father's Day!! Janet |
- Posted by earthlydelights 6 pushing 7 (My Page) on Sun, Jun 16, 13 at 21:28
built a new deck? |
- Posted by brittneysgran z6NC (My Page) on Sun, Jun 16, 13 at 21:53
Good answers but no one has guessed it yet, I will give a clue tomorrow. Hope to mail your package this week Maryanne, will let you know when. Shirley |
Tree service/trimming? Just got back from a much needed weekend camping trip. Our oldest son joined us yesterday but Friday night it was just hubby and I. That is the first time in 30 years that we have camped by ourselves. Very strange. I need, need, need to get out in my garden and weed. I am going on an outing tomorrow with a friend up to Michigan to see some special gardens. Tuesday will be spent weeding and packing up my box. I hope the weather is good for it. Am watching the news now to see what the week will hold. Hope everyone had a good weekend and all dads had a good day today. Margo |
Can anyone please send me sharon's address? she said she needed her box prior to the 27th, and if I don't get it out today, thurs or friday- it will arrive after that. I haven't heard back from her yet. Thanks:) |
- Posted by earthlydelights 6 pushing 7 (My Page) on Mon, Jun 17, 13 at 11:00
putting in a waterfall? |
- Posted by sandlapper_rose z7B-8A SC (My Page) on Mon, Jun 17, 13 at 17:11
Shirley - Irrigation system? Would I ever love one of those! Thanks to all for the get well wishes. I'm off my antibiotics and still at home so hope I can last just fine until surgery gets scheduled. An issue is I have a trip planned from July 1-10, but I'm going to try it if all goes well. Two tomatoes from my garden so far and my daylilies are blooming like crazy! So beautiful. Jeanne |
- Posted by sandlapper_rose z7B-8A SC (My Page) on Mon, Jun 17, 13 at 17:12
Sorry. Double post. Still have issues with GardenWeb. Jeanne |
This post was edited by sandlapper_rose on Mon, Jun 17, 13 at 17:13
- Posted by brittneysgran z6NC (My Page) on Mon, Jun 17, 13 at 18:14
Margo-You guessed it...I was hoping it would not be too hard. We had 12 huge pine trees and the tree guy came and topped all of them. It was amazing he knew just where they would fall, my Aunt's house is right beside the pines.so we hoped he knew what he was doing. Margo you will get daylily Cleopatra. Jeanne-You will also get fans of Cleopatra....just because. Stay tuned for more daylily give-a-ways. Shirley |
Wow, I thought I would be way off. Thanks Shirley. I am going to find a good place to put Cleopatra. Margo |
- Posted by sandlapper_rose z7B-8A SC (My Page) on Tue, Jun 18, 13 at 22:06
Shirley, thank you so much! That's a beautiful daylily. I did more than usual yesterday and was very tired today so still trying to decide whether my body is ready for normal or not. Probably not, but 75% of normal would be good! Everyone have a great rest of the week. Jeanne |
My box went out this afternoon. I dropped it off at the kiosk and it said delivery would be Saturday. I sure hope they are quicker than they have been lately or it won't get there until Monday. I know the plants are packed well and it is cool here until Friday but I sure hope they are in air conditioning for the ride. I need to remember to get my packages in the mail Saturday through Tuesday for best delivery. DC 9505 5000 2693 3170 0001 80 Janet, I hope you like the things I sent. Margo |
Margo, I'm sure I'll love what you send. I'm just excited to be swapping again :D Congrats on winning Cleopatra! She's lovely!! Sue G - your box will leave out on Monday. Hope you like it!! Happy Gardening all, |
- Posted by brittneysgran z6NC (My Page) on Wed, Jun 19, 13 at 22:51
Jeanne-I guess that is the hardest part (over-doing) when we know we shouldn't. The daylily can be potted so you don't have to dig a hole this soon. Another daylily give-away...............This time please tell me how many daylilies I received today in my recent order. You will win this daylily!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Snake In The Grass Boo Good Luck Shirley |
Congrats Margo on winning Cleopatra! Beautiful daylily! I'm sure I'm going to love whatever you send...don't worry :) Our mail is so slow here somedays that I try to send my boxes out on Mondays. The heat here is rough but I received a package of melon seedlings that went out on Saturday and arrived at my door on Monday :) They were still damp and in good condition....so don't worry....snail mail is just that way :) Shirley, did you receive 7 new lilies??? I like 7....number of perfection :) Happy Gardening everyone, |
Not sure if you can win twice but if so, if I were to guess correctly again, I would want the daylily to go to the runner up. I just like to play. I am going to guess 13 Margo |
how about 15? |
How about 22? |
- Posted by brittneysgran z6NC (My Page) on Thu, Jun 20, 13 at 22:32
Well that was quick.... Jenn you won daylily Snake In the Grass Boo. A friend of mine invited me and another lady to visit her sister-in-law today In another town to see her flowers. I took off work and was really excited about going. Oh my goodness her flowerbeds and landscaping were divine and also her house. Not a weed anywhere, I was sad to come home and see weeds in my flowerbeds. I just can't possible keep ahead of the darn things. Of course she did not work and I do so...........that would help if you could devote all your time to keeping those weeds at bay. It was such a fun day and I told her Better Homes and Gardens should have her featured in one of their magazines. I love the different ideas individuals come up with and sometimes copy them. But it does take money to buy all the extra pots, plants and etc. Sigh...............maybe one day mine will be where I want them to be. Shirley |
- Posted by toomanyanimals 5b/MI (My Page) on Fri, Jun 21, 13 at 8:11
Sorry I haven't been on line much lately ladies. Sure have missed a lot. Jenn, I sent you my address through GW, let me know if you don't receive it. Maryanne, how exciting to have the chance to make a public garden. I like the idea of civilized shade plants for a library. So Hostas sound great. Also I think astible leaves would be a good contrast to the hosta leaves, have to water them a lot to get them established though. Coral Bells offer such a wide variety, it would be easy to add some color with them. I think white lilies would lighten up all the leafy plants. I know Shirley already suggested most of these, but I had to second her choices. :o) Carol, you are too funny .... finding plants in your couch!!!! Janet, no help from me on naming your daylily... sorry. Glad to hear about your new dialysis machine. Shirley, glad to hear your speech went well! And oh, what lovely daylilies you offered as prizes! And I will be sending your box out later today. :o) Margo, glad you had a good camping trip. Anywhere special? Last week hubby and I spent 3 days on Mackinaw Island. One night at the Grand Hotel - I can scratch that off my bucket list, and one at Mission Point. We had fantastic weather, biked all over that island, saw some beautiful wildflowers and some gorgeous landscaped yards .... and it was lilac season there ... they have a TON of lilacs on the island! Today is my day off so up at 5am sigh, took Cassius for a 2 mile walk. Now I just got to get my butt outside and dig up some plants for Shirley!!! |
Sharon, camping was no place special. We went to a state park here in Ohio. It was just south of Columbus so my son who lives nearby could join us. We have camped in the upper peninsula just to the east of the bridge right along the river. Great park. Never been to Mackinaw Island though. Considering I am a former MIchigander, I guess I have cheated myself from all I have heard. Glad you enjoyed it. Hope everyone is having a good week and if not, don't worry, it is almost over. :) The weekend is upon us. Margo |
Did you go to teh lilac festival? I love Macinaw Island:) I haven't been there in a couple years, it is so relaxing:) |
- Posted by toomanyanimals 5b/MI (My Page) on Fri, Jun 21, 13 at 21:21
Sadly no we weren't at Mackinaw Island for the Lilac festival. The lilacs were late this year so we were there for the blooms though. Our cottage is about 2 hours from the Island so we end up there every couple years for the day with family or friends. This is the first time we spent the night there. Today was beautiful here. I had such a good day. Digging for Shirley's box and some other gardening. Then hubby came home early so we had an early picnic dinner at a park. Then off to Kohls with the 30% off coupon . LOL |
Sharon, what part of Michigan do you live in? I used to live in St. Clair Shores, then Kalamazoo before setting in Ohio. Happy weekend everyone. Margo |
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- Posted by earthlydelights 6 pushing 7 (My Page) on Sat, Jun 22, 13 at 0:49
Hello everyone. Before I start rambling, thought I'd just say that I celebrated a great milestone in my life today. This day last year I suffered a heart attack and this day this year, I am above ground, breathing, alive and so truly thankful. Okay, 'nuf of that! Shirley, If you have not mailed my box, I'll be away this week, returning either Saturday or Sunday of next week. If you did, then I'll leave instructions. I did start the library circle. I weeded it completely, bringing it down to the soil, turned it and mulched the bed. I'm not sure how this will fair, I've heard some horror stories about this particular garden bed. Even after I cleared it, it was still being used as an ashtray. But once I planted and mulched, I added a little fence all around it just for the time being to see what happens. I'm seriously keeping my fingers crossed!!!!! Around the base of the tree, I put common green hosta and between it, put clumps of (gasp) bishop's weed for some color contrast. All along the perimeter of the bed, I put in clumps of a low growing sedum -- stonecrop with yellow flowers; a nice sized autumn joy sedum ; two heuchera's ��" one oblivion and one purple palace; yarrow; columbine (not sure which one yet); pulmonaria, coreopsis; perennial geranium; Interspersed throughout, I placed varieties of both marigolds and coleus. I think that was it for the first planting. Then after a few days, I added some BES, coneflower, Shasta daisy, a few daylilies (not a clue which ones), spiderwort and yellow archangel and some lily of the valley. I'm sure I am forgetting quite a few. Some things have transplanted rather well, and a few others are sad. I have gone back and watered every day except yesterday and was happy that the new librarian actually watered today. I'm away all next week, and have impressed upon them that it must be watered every day to establish the plants and promote its growth and success. In the next couple of weeks, I'll put some other things in, not sure what yet, but for sure I want to fill every space. Once I see how all this fairs, I have to consider 3 or 4 seasons. For now, this is my trial and error project! It is quite rewarding and I've talked to so many people and even got a marriage proposal from being out there. One thing for sure, is I'm glad to be here and able to do it. The woman that is supposed to take on the courtyard, I've yet to see. If she doesn't show up soon……. congrats ladies on your flower wins flower are beauties. shirley, did you take any pix of the garden you visited? Sure would like to see them. Would love to see yours as well. Heck, I would like to see pix of everyone's garden. I hear you about the weeds and I'm around and still can't get a handle on them 100%. I try, but it's close to impossible. i'll be getting michelle's box out closer to the end of the month. i've emailed her to let her know. i have a few items already potted up and waiting, and am trying to decide on the others. Jeanne, glad to hear thinks are looking better. Sharon, your trip sounds wonderful and a lilac festival….oh, I'd be in my glory. I took my granddaughter and her g/f to a library workshop geared towards kids on those roly poly/pill bugs. very interesting. There are 12 or 14 varieties in the US. There's one that albino and another that is actually blue ��" the blue one is sick, it carries a virus. It really was a great program, they say geared for kids, but I get so much out of it. Last night we did the dig into summer reading program and they kicked off the season with a wonderful magician/entertainer. He had the audience in the first few minutes. I am so fortunate to have several community libraries around me and all of them offer something all the time, so you can really pick and choose. Well, I rambled on for a bit now….I did so while I enjoyed a cup of tea, so, it was like I had tea with you all! My cup is empty, so I'll shut my type! hope everyone is well and enjoying their blooms. my lilies are just beginning to open. what about you? Maryanne |
- Posted by veeja11 z7Wa (firstname.lastname@example.com) on Sat, Jun 22, 13 at 1:42
Hi all sorry to have missed this one. Maryanne super happy you are still with us. tomorrow is the summer solstice parade in seattle, nude bicycle riders, most of them have body paint tho. can't go hubby works. pity please. the plant I found was on the love seat we never use. still need lots of folks addys for obf records. hugs carol |
- Posted by veeja11 z7Wa (firstname.lastname@example.com) on Sat, Jun 22, 13 at 1:43
Hi all sorry to have missed this one. Maryanne super happy you are still with us. tomorrow is the summer solstice parade in seattle, nude bicycle riders, most of them have body paint tho. can't go hubby works. pity please. the plant I found was on the love seat we never use. still need lots of folks addys for obf records. hugs carol |
Maryanne, enjoyed your update and so glad you are still with us. :) I checked on the box I sent and I just knew they wouldn't deliver it today. It says expected delivery is today but it just processed in Mobile, Al at 5:53 today. I am sorry if the plants don't make Janet. Soak them and let me know if they are going to make it. If not, I can replace them. I should be able to replace all but one as that was one I bought two of. I hope they make it though. Darn post office. I was outside grilling this evening and saw a hummingbird flitting around. I told it I would put out my feeders tomorrow. It was funny because then as it flew off, my son in law said, "come back soon". I haven't put them out because I did it last year and would keep maintaining them but never had them visit last year. I have only ever seen one and that was two years ago. We built here six years ago so I think it took time for them to find me. I hope everyone is having a good weekend. Thunderstorms passed by early this evening so we had a nice rainfall which I fully enjoyed. Margo |
- Posted by toomanyanimals 5b/MI (My Page) on Sun, Jun 23, 13 at 15:19
Margo, I live about 20mins south of Detroit. my sister lives in Kalamazoo now ... she loves the west side of the state. |
Well, I am down in Bowling Green, Ohio so not far. I know there has been talk with others about having a plant swap some time for members who live in this area. I wonder if it could some how be arranged. Something to think of in the future. I think it would be fun. Hot, hot, hot here. We had a tstorm blow through last night that cooled things down a bit and gave us a good water. I am hoping it happens again tonight. I don't like having to water everything. Stay cool all. Margo |
- Posted by margaret_2007 5A (My Page) on Mon, Jun 24, 13 at 15:40
Hello, All-It is so hot here & supposed to be until the end of the week. So humid, also. Jen-I got your package in the mail this afternoon. Hope it gets there in good condition-Let me know if anything needs replaced. I had such a small box so didn't wrap too good. The P.O. stamped it "Special Handling" so maybe they will do that. Your confirmation # is 9114 9010 7574 2189 6770 60 Supposed to have some thunderstorms every day this week also. Stay safe all & have a great week. Can hardly believe it's almost the 4th of July. I noticed that some of the schools are starting to register the children already. Where does the time go. This year is almost half over. Blessings, Margaret |
Thanks margaret:) I will let you know when it arrivews. Sharon- your box went out today as well , you shouldve gotten the conf # by email. had a long day today. Spent a good chunk of it in urgent care due to my daughter having bilateral ear infections, she is also supposed to have her tonsils out wed. So I was making a lot of phone calls as well. Then I had a mandatory 3 hour meeting at work. I am hoping she does well tonight and is able to sleep. Breaks my hear seeing her in so much pain. |
My package arrived and I am anxiously awaiting word from Janet as to how it made it through the trip. As I had suspected, it took longer than they said. I now know it is best to send plants on Saturday, Sunday, or Monday. Margo |
shirley, I just saw that I won the daylily :) thank you! |
shirley, I just saw that I won the daylily :) thank you! |
shirley, I just saw that I won the daylily :) thank you! |
I had some sudden dr's appts the last two days when I got off work ( I work 5am to 1:30 pm) so I was unable to ship my box. I am so sorry - best intentions! I will do my best to get it out tomorrow. Sue |
Finally! I've been trying to log in to GW since last night and finally sent them an email to which they replied, yes, we are experiencing log in issues. Please bear with us. So, now that I'm here :) Margo, yes, I did receive your box and the only thing that almost didn't make it was the garlic chives. Otherwise, everything else is great! Thanks sooooo much oh and my hubby thanks you too.....hehehe....he took my sunflower! hahaha He said Oh wow! I've always wanted one of those ...silly man! Sue G, your box will go out tomorrow. I wanted to send it yesterday but we had manic monday here along with rain. The heat has been really rough on my gardens this year. Seems like between the rain and our watering, it just isn't enough :( I'll post your confirmation # tomorrow as soon as I get it. You should get it no later than Friday. Hope you enjoy it!! My Monday.....the guys decided to move our chicken tractor...with the hens in it and of course, I now have a hen with a broken leg. Add to that, hubby's alternator went out on his truck, fixed that then the driver side window came off the track, fixed that. Rain. Rain. and more Rain. After a few weeks of quiet deliberation and suttle mentions to hubby, I think I've come to the conclusion, painful at that, that it is time to find my Siberian Husky a new home. Doing dialysis full time and my allergies have left me with nothing to be able to take care of her like she needs and deserves. Not to mention the fact that we now live behind my parents and she has no fenced in area to play leaving her tied to a stinking tree day in and day out. I just can't let her live that way. So, for her best, I went today and talked with someone that is on the Humane Society board and absolutely loves dogs. She totally understood my situation and has offered to make an exception to the Shelter rule for Lydia (my husky). She has a co-worker that may want her and will have first choice. If she doesn't want her then our deal will be that Lydia will reside at the shelter, which I toured and is exceptionally clean and the animals actually looked happy. If after a few weeks, Lydia hasn't found a good home, then I'll go back and get her. I do not want her to live out her life in a box or on a lead. So if for whatever reason I should have to go and get her, I'll then contact the Rescue Mission for Huskies. I know she'd be taken care of at either place and am satisfied with that. For now though, she's still here. My heart just hurts thinking of not having my little baby here :( I'm a huge animal lover, especially dogs. Ok, so that was my Monday...... Now to list the happies in my box...... Thank you so very much Margo for the wonderful box of goodies!!!! Hubby thanks you too ;) Happy Gardening everyone, |
Janet -- what is rain? Is it that sort of wet stuff that comes out of the sky? Here in Phoenix, believe it or not. We do not get rain from March thru June (maybe about a sprinkle one time in April in the middle of the night when no one was looking). You guys who have rain are SOOOO lucky. Well it will get up to about 118 this Saturday...guess why we would be happy? Because it has to get to between 115 and 118 for more than a couple days to bring the Monsoon in which means rain. Also means humidity for us but at least the temps drop below 110. The last week of June first week of July are always the hottest of the year. Then we get muggy (well muggy for us anyway) -- you wouldn't believe what the rain means to the plants! |
Janet, ignore my email I just sent. I see you have received the box and most made it through. I hope you still went ahead and planted the chives. They most probably will come back. I am glad you enjoyed your box. Margo |
I had a box waiting for me when we got home from the hospital. Thank you Margaret. I love the mini hostas- very cute:) From Magaret, I received 3 mini hostas, august moon hosta, 2 heucheras, and ginger. She also sent from flavored coffee, and gloves. Thank you so much! |
- Posted by toomanyanimals 5b/MI (My Page) on Wed, Jun 26, 13 at 18:02
Jen, got my box today. Boy it was sure beat up, soaked, ripped. You can tell it had opened and they had taped it back up. Nice box ... I received Elizabeth campanula, Rose Campion - very deep red .... I like, White Violet, Blue bells - off my wish list .... Thank you! Lamium Orchid Frost - off my wish list .... YES! Crazy Daisy - had this once but lost it, glad to have it back. Coreopsis Balsam 2 noid hostas Got to get out and get it all planted. sharon |
- Posted by toomanyanimals 5b/MI (My Page) on Wed, Jun 26, 13 at 18:03
Jen, got my box today. Boy it was sure beat up, soaked, ripped. You can tell it had opened and they had taped it back up. Nice box ... I received Elizabeth campanula, Rose Campion - very deep red .... I like, White Violet, Blue bells - off my wish list .... Thank you! Lamium Orchid Frost - off my wish list .... YES! Crazy Daisy - had this once but lost it, glad to have it back. Coreopsis Balsam 2 noid hostas Got to get out and get it all planted. sharon |
wow, I can't believe it got so beat up! It was taped up pretty goodm adn in great shape when it left! I hope everything looked ok even thought the box was beat up. |
Margo, no worries. I loved everything and planted all but the seeds LOL I've got to make some room and decide where to plant some of those but I'm excited!!! Sue G, your box left out today and should arrive at your door on Friday. The conf # is 9505 5108 8449 3177 4890 67. Let me know when you get it and hopefully, all is in tact. Oh, and if I could have boxed some of the rain, I'd certainly send you some but it stopped right about the time I sent that last message hahaha Sharon, don't you just love how they take such good care of our packages? Ugh! Hope everyone is having a wonderful week, |
- Posted by brittneysgran z6NC (My Page) on Wed, Jun 26, 13 at 22:15
Wow what nice boxes everyone is receiving. I received my Wonderful, Awesome, Fabulous, Best Box from Sharon.....I can not to do it justice without typing it all out so will do that tomorrow. She used many of the June 2013 Daily Holidays-Special & Wacky Days so I will post it all later. Off to bed Shirley |
- Posted by toomanyanimals 5b/MI (My Page) on Thu, Jun 27, 13 at 18:53
Jen, the plants all looked fine. But if you had put a note in the box it wasn't there when I opened it. Raining cats and dogs right now. Thank goodness I got the grass cut right after work instead of walking the dog ... sorry Cassius (the dog). All the rain should be good for the new plants in my garden :o) Shirley, glad you liked the box. :o) |
There was a note- it basically explained what plants were there. I had also included a flower from the coreopsis, and a hosta leaf of the one I cut back so that you could see what they looked like. I am glad they looked ok |
- Posted by margaret_2007 5A (My Page) on Fri, Jun 28, 13 at 16:30
Hello, Lovely Ladies-I just received my box from Michelle with the following plants which I looked up: Monarda-Pink Lace & they are a miniature Monarda which I really like the smaller of all plants it seems, Aloe Spider,(I think this a house plant, if not, please let me know) Oxalis- Pink bulbs that states its a perennial, 2 Monks Hood-Blue Lagoon & 2 Monks Hood Napellus. I have never had Monks Hood before so would love some information on them. Also included the darlingest pen & some Miracle Grow singles. I am looking forward to trying some of these I haven't tried before. The neatest card covered with butterflies was enclosed, too. Thanks so much , Michelle. You made my day & hope to get to planting tomorrow. The weather is supposed to be only in the 80's for the next few days so should have time to get them in the ground. The boxes are flying & they look great. Thanks, Shirley, for hosting. It has been a good one. Blessings, Margaret |
- Posted by margaret_2007 5A (My Page) on Fri, Jun 28, 13 at 16:35
OOPs-I forgot the neatest things Michelle sent. Four different Hens & Chicks. I have been working on my Rock Garden & am so happy to get them. Thanks so much, Michelle. I love them & can't wait to find the right spot for them. I just keep adding to this garden & I really enjoy it. Blessings, Margaret |
Came home after a long day of work getting ready for inventory to find my box from Sue waiting on the table. A well stuffed box at that. In it I found well packed plants I love all these selections and their little roots are soaking in anticipation of going into their new homes tomorrow. I also found two adorable frogs for my collection and a little teacup candle. Thank you Sue for the great box. I had fun unpacking it and will enjoy the plants for years to come. Margo |
- Posted by brittneysgran z6NC (My Page) on Fri, Jun 28, 13 at 23:36
Great boxes...Way to go Ladies Now for my awesome box from Sharon: Sharon wrote:::::::::::: Purple Many Faces - to replace the one someone else must have loved also....Forgiveness Day (I told Sharon I hired some help and I think my helper helped himself to this daylily. She sent it to me years ago when we were in the traveling daylily group and it has been one of my favorites ever since). How Beautiful Heaven Must Be - a Beautiful Daylily..so beautiful in fact I think it deserves...... Camera Day. Asiatic Lilies: Oriental Lily: Shocking ---don't have these tagged but 95% sure they are Shocking'....In celebration of...Dare Day...how Dare I send you a bulb I'm not 100% sure of. Clematis: Pink Fantasy...In celebration of .....National Pink Day Sunglasses...in celebration of...Sun Glasses Day.... Now does everyone see why I thought this was such an awesome box.. Good job Sharon.....I loved it. Shirley |
- Posted by brittneysgran z6NC (My Page) on Fri, Jun 28, 13 at 23:37
Great boxes...Way to go Ladies Now for my awesome box from Sharon: Sharon wrote:::::::::::: Purple Many Faces - to replace the one someone else must have loved also....Forgiveness Day (I told Sharon I hired some help and I think my helper helped himself to this daylily. She sent it to me years ago when we were in the traveling daylily group and it has been one of my favorites ever since). How Beautiful Heaven Must Be - a Beautiful Daylily..so beautiful in fact I think it deserves...... Camera Day. Asiatic Lilies: Oriental Lily: Shocking ---don't have these tagged but 95% sure they are Shocking'....In celebration of...Dare Day...how Dare I send you a bulb I'm not 100% sure of. Clematis: Pink Fantasy...In celebration of .....National Pink Day Sunglasses...in celebration of...Sun Glasses Day.... Now does everyone see why I thought this was such an awesome box.. Good job Sharon.....I loved it. Shirley |
- Posted by veeja11 z7Wa (firstname.lastname@example.com) on Sat, Jun 29, 13 at 9:37
I will be posting july swap in a couple of days, it is in 90,s here in cool seattle, so the rest of you must be fried. if it is just to hot to send plants and y'all want to skip july just post here, or on the new thread when I post it. ty carol |
I received a terrific box from Janet yesterday. Janet, everything arrived just perfect - you pack well! And everything was so appropriate and thoughtful - I even got a Birthday Card! and everything was packed with colorful paper and happy birthday napkins! I received: Thanks so much Janet! Sue G |
Sue G, yay! I'm so glad you enjoyed your box. I couldn't resist the 4th of July headband.....I'm a little silly like that hahaha Besides, now you OR hubby....whomever decides to brave the wear of the band hahaha is all set for the 4th ;) Carol, I'm good with sitting out in July......my 2 cents worth :D I do hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend. Our family is going to celebrate the 4th next weekend. Thursday was my younger sister's bday and yesterday was my hubby's bday. So this weekend, it's celebrate the birthdays weekend haha Last night, hubby and I went to see "Monster's University"....yes, we are kids at heart and love those movies haha besides, sometimes, there just isn't a decent movie playing that we want to see. We ate Chinese.....his bday- his favorite. All in all, it was nice to get away and have an evening together. We are also anticipating him getting a full time position with his company soon....claiming that one already! Thought I had a home for my Sibe but that fell through. Waiting to hear from another family that may want her. If hubby gets this position, we will be moving and more than likely, she won't be allowed to live in an apartment :( But, if I can find her a good home, I'll be satisfied and I know she'll be happy. Ok, nuff about that..... Happy Gardening, |
Janet, I think we will trade off wearing the headband LOL! Don't know who Sibe is, but if I was there I would take the baby in a minute (they are all babies to me LOL!) Sue G |
Sue, I love it! LOL!! As for my Sibe - that's short for Siberian Husky and her name is Lydia. Unless speaking to someone who really doesn't know me, I always refer to her as my little girl. She's a 65lb mess LOL I love her to pieces and hate losing her but if I can find her a good home, she'll be happy and so will I. Janet |
Sue, I love it! LOL!! As for my Sibe - that's short for Siberian Husky and her name is Lydia. Unless speaking to someone who really doesn't know me, I always refer to her as my little girl. She's a 65lb mess LOL I love her to pieces and hate losing her but if I can find her a good home, she'll be happy and so will I. Janet |
Oh I know she would not be happy in our 118 degree heat right now but I LOVE Siberian Huskies. .... I really hope you find her a very good home! Sue G |
- Posted by brittneysgran z6NC (My Page) on Sat, Jun 29, 13 at 23:02
Update on swap boxes. Sue G - sends to Margo (Sent - Received) I will send Maryannes on Monday and also Margo and Jenns winning daylilies. Another Daylily Give-Away!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is one of my favorite double daylilies. I went to Delanos Daylily Farm last week and you guessed it bought more daylilies. Tell me how many I bought this time and you win the daylily. Shirley |
Sue, no she would be even more miserable :( But it is such a sweet thought! Thank you so much. I'm praying for the perfect new home for her. She loves children so someone with small children would be great. Although, she may want to bury them and leave their heads above ground LOL She does that with all of her "babies" LOL Shirley, my guess.....10 new daylilies? That one is gorgeous!! Janet |
Oh my, you're addicted!!!!! That is a beautiful flower for sure. I am going to guess 24. Do you have pictures of your whole garden with the daylilies in bloom. Must be awesome. Don't you wish they stayed in bloom longer? Margo |
- Posted by veeja11 z7Wa (email@example.com) on Sun, Jun 30, 13 at 22:51
1 no vote for july swap, so will post and see if its yes or no, or we could just send a christmas card and a dis towel, I need some and they won't die in the mail, also a christmas pic of your family, so we can get to know each others family, will post it tomorrow. just got done with 90 degree weekend garage sale, put out 100 flower vases for free, just florist glass ones, still have at least 80 left, nice vases but don't seem able to even gve them away, tomorrow will try goodwill. stay cool if you can. poured out the ice from my cooler and my big shep mix pup is laying in it |
- Posted by earthlydelights 6 pushing 7 (My Page) on Mon, Jul 1, 13 at 0:24
Hi everyone. I'm back from my impromptu week away and I'm amazed at the difference a week can make…not to mention all the rain. Came home while it was dark, totally blown away by everything that is in bloom, but also noticed quite a few Japanese beetles on some of the front yard daylilies. I'll be inspecting and picking off tomorrow. I've also been in touch with Michelle to let her know that I'm back and will be getting her box together this week. While we were away, we had quite a bit of rain, a few days under a tornado watch and then several days that were glorious. We kept super busy, did some running around, some definite R&R and what I loved most was NO TV. Of course, I had my internet (translate candy crush saga) but no television, so we also did a lot of fun crafts, reading and just hanging out and enjoying each other's company.. On Thursday, the local library had an event that was just fantastic…pony rides, games, face painting, crafts, stories, bookmobile, lots of giveaways (books, books and more books!!!!), entertainment…it was fabulous and on top of it, it was all free!!!! Another day we went on a little adventure to one of the local waterfalls. There are 4 different falls, I have conquered 2….two more to go. My knees have a little problem walking downhill. Uphill is okay, but that downhill just kills. Come Saturday, we had such a beautiful day, that it was a pool day and then I even caved and we went back for an evening swim. I figured all in all, my granddaughter had about 7 total hours in the pool on Saturday. It didn't take long for her to fall asleep that night either…maybe I'm on to something? How she stayed in the water for that length of time is beyond me. Well, that's about it for me. Anyone with any ideas on these beetles, I'm more than happy to accept your advice. Going to have to go check out the library garden bow that I'm back. I sure hope someone has been watering, even if we had rain! It sure is humid……….blaaaaaaaaaaa |
- Posted by margaret_2007 5A (My Page) on Mon, Jul 1, 13 at 19:13
Hi, Ladies-Just guessing for the Day Lily, Shirley, at the place you went to shop-I say 7 as that is supposed to be the perfect #. I am wondering how you do it all with working full time. Guess it's my age, but I sure have slowed down lately. We really need to downsize because this place is too much for both of us. Sounds like all are having a great summer. Maryanne, * am so glad you are still with us & what great memories you are giving for your granddaughter. They are so precious. Continue having a pleasant summer & enjoy the 4th. We are so blest in this nation & thank God for that. So thankful for the many persons in service & the Veterans who have given so much to keep us free. If you love our freedom thank God & a vet! Blessings, Margaret |
- Posted by brittneysgran z6NC (My Page) on Mon, Jul 1, 13 at 21:00
For a clue on the daylilies bought......it is 50 something. Yes I should be dead now planting all of them (which I still like a few). I wanted to beat DH home after I bought them so he would not know how many I bought but then I had no where to hide all of them. Needless to say he bellowed where are you going to plant all these....dig up more grass. I told him I would find a place he did not have to worry. I need to count all my daylilies but I think there is around 1,000. I know it would be close. Sue G. - You have not helped my addiction..do you know I have bought 85 from you this year.....LOL Anyway keep guessing on the daylilies bought last week it is either 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58 or 59. Someone should guess it now. Margaret thanks for reminding us to thank God and our Vets.......... Meaning of Flag Draped Coffin Do you know that at military funerals, the 21-gun salute stands for the sum of the numbers in the year 1776? Have you ever noticed the honor guard pays meticulous attention to correctly folding the United States of America Flag 13 times? You probably thought it was to symbolize the original 13 colonies, but we learn something new every day! The 1st fold of the flag is a symbol of life. The 3rd fold is made in honor and remembrance of the veterans departing the ranks who gave a portion of their lives for the defense of the country to attain peace throughout the world. The 4th fold represents the weaker nature, for as American citizens trusting in God, it is to Him we turn in times of peace as well as in time of war for His divine guidance. The 5th fold is a tribute to the country, for in the words of Stephen Decatur, 'Our Country, in dealing with other countries, may she always be right; but it is still our country, right or wrong.' The 6th fold is for where people's hearts lie. It is with their heart that They pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States Of America , and the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all. The 7th fold is a tribute to its Armed Forces, for it is through the Armed Forces that they protect their country and their flag against all her enemies, whether they be found within or without the boundaries of their republic. The 8th fold is a tribute to the one who entered into the valley of the shadow of death, that we might see the light of day. The 9th fold is a tribute to womanhood, and Mothers. For it has been through their faith, their love, loyalty and devotion that the character of the men and women who have made this country great has been molded. The 10th fold is a tribute to the father, for he, too, has given his sons and daughters for the defense of their country since they were first born. The 11th fold represents the lower portion of the seal of King David and King Solomon and glorifies in the Hebrews eyes, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. The 12th fold represents an emblem of eternity and glorifies, in the Christians eyes, God the Father, the Son and Holy Spirit. The 13th fold, or when the flag is completely folded, the stars are ! uppermost reminding them of their nations motto, 'In God We Trust.' After the flag is completely folded and tucked in, it takes on the appearance of a cocked hat, ever reminding us of the soldiers who served under General George Washington, and the Sailors and Marines who served under Captain John Paul Jones, who were followed by their comrades and shipmates in the Armed Forces of the United States, preserving for them the rights, privileges and freedoms they enjoy today. Maryanne - Sounds like your vacation was good. I sent your box out today and the delivery date said Wed. Margo and Jenn - I need you address. I got to work and realized I did not have them so your daylilies will go out tomorrow if I get the addresses. Shirley |
- Posted by earthlydelights 6 pushing 7 (My Page) on Mon, Jul 1, 13 at 21:06
my guess is 57 |
- Posted by brittneysgran z6NC (My Page) on Mon, Jul 1, 13 at 21:09
Jeanne-I forgot to add I have your daylily Cleopatra which will go out tomorrow, I do have your address. Shirley |
I'll guess 54 |
Shirley- sent you my addy:) |
- Posted by brittneysgran z6NC (My Page) on Tue, Jul 2, 13 at 7:31
Thought I would check for the addresses I need and checked this and found Ms. Sue has won the double daylily Freeda James.....Way to go Sue. Seems funny me sending you a daylily when you are usually shipping to me. LOL.................Congratulations Jenn-I got the address Margo-Please send your address to my work e-mail. Thanks Shirley |
You are kidding me!!! I always say if there are 100 million lottery tickets in a pool and I buy 99.999,999 of them the one I DON'T buy will be the winner That's my luck LOL! Thanks Shirley! Sue G |
- Posted by brittneysgran z6NC (My Page) on Tue, Jul 2, 13 at 22:28
Sue-One of my favorite Andy Griffith movies was when a little old local man in the town had never won anything in his life...he had bought many many tickets but alas his ticket or number was never drawn. They set it up to make him a winner and only put his number in the hat...well they drew the winning number and it still was not his number....they drew the number and the hat size had come off into the numbers and that is what they drew out as the winning number so he still did not win. I thought boy that would be my luck. LOL Shirley |
- Posted by earthlydelights 6 pushing 7 (My Page) on Thu, Jul 4, 13 at 12:19
Happy Independence Day, everyone. Thank a vet, for without them, we would not have the freedoms we so enjoy! God Bless America and all who walk its path! I came back from the post office yesterday after (finally) mailing Michelle's box and came home to my box from Shirley. Even though the box looked like it went through the revolution, all the plants are just fine and will be cherished for years to come! DayliliesL crocosmia emily mckenzie beared iris - jennifer rebecca asiatic lily - vermeer (shirley, your note said hens and chicks, but they were not in the box and that's fine, you sent me plenty and I thank you!) i googled - and oogled - over all of these plants, just divine. thanks so much. my garden beds are filled with so many wonderful and eye catching plants due to the generosity of GW. Maryanne |
- Posted by brittneysgran z6NC (My Page) on Thu, Jul 4, 13 at 13:30
Sue G - sends to Margo (Sent - Received) Michelle - Margaret (Sent - Received) Janet - Sue G (Sent - Received) Shirley - Maryanne (Sent - Received) Jenn - Sharon (Sent - Received) Maryanne - Michelle (Sent - Sharon - Shirley (Sent-Received) Margo - Janet (Sent - Received) Margaret - Jenn (Sent - Received When Michelle receives Maryanne's box this months Wacky June Swap will be completed. Thanks ladies for joining in this month I enjoyed being the host. Maryanne - Shoot I did forget to put in the hens and chicks. I found them the next morning under my desk in the flower pot I had all the plants in. I meant to wrap them in wet paper towels and plastic wrap before I put them in your box. Wellllllll just like me I forgot them. So sorry...... My anniversary is today.....44 years ago at age 17 I lost my independence. LOL Maryanne this one is Romanian Rendevous Shirley |
Shirley, If I was you, I bet you were thinking...now how could my husband EVER forget our anniversary - you know...honey there are fireworks and flags, and parades, etc. -- what day is it? It's your anniversary! I did the same thing (told this story many times). We were married on Halloween - you know, there are scary decorations, and carved pumpkins, and kids at the door saying "Trick or Treat!" -- what day is it? It's your anniversary! Never works...he always remembers Halloween...never anniversary...oh well...still one of my favorite holidays............:) Sue G |
- Posted by toomanyanimals 5b/MI (My Page) on Fri, Jul 5, 13 at 0:45
Happy Anniversary Shirley ! |
Shirley, hope you had a great anniversary. Our 34th is next Saturday, the same day as the shower for my dil who is carrying our first grandchild. We will be finding out if it will be a boy or girl. What a great anniversary present. I received my daylily today. Thank you so much. I have received a few daylillies from friends and through trades and I think i am beginning to get hooked. it is amazing how they spread and grow. I just may put in a new garden next year just for them. I had a rough day today. My cockatiel became ill and died within an hour. He started breathing fast and shivering. I have no idea what happened but it was pretty hard to watch the poor guy. He has been with me for six years and could say a few things like give me a kiss. He would actually kiss me with his beak and make a kiss sound. I sure will miss his mimicing of me. Have a good weekend everyone. Margo |
Shirley Happy Anniversary! I received the daylily today- Thank you so much:) Margo = I am sorry to hear about your cockatiel. It is hard to lose a pet, especially after so many years. |
Shirley Happy Anniversary! I received the daylily today- Thank you so much:) Margo = I am sorry to hear about your cockatiel. It is hard to lose a pet, especially after so many years. |
Oh Margo I am so very very sorry. I know what it feels like and no matter what anyone says the pain takes a long time to go away (and it never really does completely) :( Sue G |
- Posted by toomanyanimals 5b/MI (My Page) on Fri, Jul 5, 13 at 23:18
Margo, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss of your bird. So cute he would give you a kiss. Sharon |
- Posted by toomanyanimals 5b/MI (My Page) on Fri, Jul 5, 13 at 23:19
Margo, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss of your bird. So cute he would give you a kiss. Sharon |
- Posted by sandlapper_rose z7B-8A SC (My Page) on Sat, Jul 6, 13 at 15:09
A belated happy anniversary, Shirley. I think it's great that you were married on July 4th! Also, thanks so much for the daylily that you sent. It arrived yesterday but our computer didn't want to work for the remainder of the day so I'm a little late logging on. Margo, I'm sorry to hear about your bird. It's so hard when we lose a pet. Well, thunderstorms and rain are rolling through here once again, so I'll keep this short. Nothing has changed on my medical situation. My family doctor is back from vacation so I'll see him on Monday. Maybe he can get some kind of tests, treatment, etc. started. I've been out of the hospital for a month now and nothing has been scheduled so it's a bit discouraging. I'll talk with everyone soon. |
- Posted by brittneysgran z6NC (My Page) on Sat, Jul 6, 13 at 22:35
Margo-Congratulations on your first grandchild -soon-to-be. So sad to hear about your bird....I love when they can talk to you that is so cool. We get so attached to our pets and it is hard when we lose them. Hugs coming your way. Thanks for all the happy anniversaries...I remember when Eddie asked me to marry him and I said no way. I hate needles and told him no blood tests for me. He said he knew we could go to SC and not have to get blood tests so that is what we did. Jeanne-lets pray the treatments get scheduled soon. Keep us updated. Glad you received the daylily and hope you see tons of blooms. WE have had so much rain it is unreal. I don't know if my bearded irises can withstand all this rain, they are bad to get bacterial soft-rot with too much rain. Sue G - I received the daylilies and will ship out your Freda James Daylily Monday. Thanks Shirley |
Thanks to all for the kind words at the loss of my cockatiel. My daughter has a parakeet that she couldn't take with her to college so he is under my care as well. Poor Ernesto has been so quiet since his buddy died. I plan to get another cockatiel but hope to get one from a rescue rather than a store. Shirley, thanks for hosting this swap. It was lot of fun and I always enjoy the posts as I get to know members more and more. Veeja is hosting our July swap and it is pretty simple and postage shouldn't be too much either. I hope others can check it out and join in. It is a Christmas in July with a dishtowel swap and who couldn't use a new dishtowel. LOL Margo |
- Posted by earthlydelights 6 pushing 7 (My Page) on Mon, Jul 8, 13 at 23:37
hi everyone. Jeanne, hope everything gets addressed soon and that you are back to feeling 100% - by the way, how are the grandsons? Margo, so sorry to hear of your pet passing. I remember when I lost my Hazel. broke my heart. I still miss her. I agree with Sue G, you always miss them :-( On a brighter note, congrats on the grandbabe. there's nothing like the love of or for a grandchild. I'm sorry to say Michelle still has not received my box. I paid priority, it was expected delivery by the 6th and she goes on vacation this weekend. I have no way to track right now, i'm away and the receipt is at home. i'm getting a little tired of the post office not honoring priority mail I rebuilt my firepit today after raking and blowing leaves forever....boy oh by am I aching! have a great tomorrow. |
- Posted by earthlydelights 6 pushing 7 (My Page) on Tue, Jul 9, 13 at 22:56
michelle received her box today, so we can officially close this one out. thanks for hosting shirley! |
- Posted by brittneysgran z6NC (My Page) on Thu, Jul 11, 13 at 22:06
Sue G - sends to Margo (Sent - Received) Michelle - Margaret (Sent - Received) Janet - Sue G (Sent - Received) Shirley - Maryanne (Sent - Received) Jenn - Sharon (Sent - Received) Maryanne - Michelle (Sent - Received) Sharon - Shirley (Sent-Received) Margo - Janet (Sent - Received) Margaret - Jenn (Sent - Received) Thanks for the update Maryanne....Hopefully Michelle will post her box soon. I have never understood the 2-3 day priority rate either. They don't guarantee it but it may get there? Really!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks to all for participating in the swap and the games. Sue G-Your daylily will go out soon, I will let you know when I take it to the PO. Shirley |
Received my Prize Shirley, thank you soooo much! |
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Wow, so far all the LUSH products I have chosen has been excellent to me. From the shampoo bars and Retread to soap bar. After trying and being impressed by Retread, I thought I would try out their solid conditioners to go with my shampoo bar as I am going on a trip soon, and this would save me the space in the suitcase because I find most hotel shampoo and conditioners quite atrocious. So my sights fell on BIG and Jungle, and after sniffing both of them, I went for BIG. Application was a bit tricky, it looks like a block of butter but rubbing it along the length of my hair and then run a detangling brush through it to spread out the product. That worked quite well, and there is a noticeable slight slip to my hair after washing it out. It leaves my hair a little waxy and weird as it dries, because of the wax they needed to put in this to make it into a solid form. The feeling goes away after a while. It just leaves my hair feeling soft, look shiny, straighten easily, and smell fabulous! Most of all, my hair used to get frizzy when it's humid and look like I never straightened at all, but not any more! It actually stays straight now, I am pleasantly surprised! Although it's not a cheap for a block of this stuff, but despite having thick hair, I am going through it at a very slow rate, so I guess it's totally worth it.Will definitely repurchase when I run out.
6/11/2014 Edit: Still love it! I thought I'll come back and add that it is more effective if you towel dry your hair for a bit before you apply this conditioner. I used the Retread conditioner before this, leave it in for 20 mins, wash, towel dry, and then rub this solid conditioner over the end of my hair, leave in, and wash. I have found this way it completely covers the Retread scent for I am not particularly fond of it, and it doesn't feel waxy afterwards, and my hair feel better than ever! I have also tried to melt it down into a paste, uses up a bit more of the product, but the scent lingers more than ever, and it makes my hair feel so soft, I tied it back for a few hours and let it down before bed, it left no kink! Just... wow!
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I have only used this product once, but I already like it. Although application was quite difficult, it made my hair feel quite soft and healthy. But I have naturally oily hair and I made the mistake of applying this to my roots not realizing how moisturizing it would be in the end lol so it kind of made my hair look greasy. But next time I will just apply to the ends of my hair. When I used it I tried to break off pieces and lather them up but it doesn't lather very well at all. So next time I will try to run the whole bar over my hair and see how that works. It was quite pricey because I don't feel like the chunk that I got will last me that long, but i feel like it's worth it. I might try some of their other conditioners before I come back to this one but overall I liked it a lot. It smells very fresh and creamy and the scent has lasted on my hair all day so far. I used it along with Lush's juniper scented shampoo bar.
it's a lovely conditioner. not like other silly conditioner that make ur hair limp and lifeless. my trick to use it that before I shower. I place it in some water. to melt away and later use it. smell. I'd terrible. but I'd prefer. a more liquid form. overall.greatest.
I'll preface this by saying that I have fine hair, but a decent amount of it (my hair still isn't thick, though!), with dry/processed ends. I bought this primarily because of the smell (it has the same scent as Lush's Vanillary perfume) but also because I've had decent luck with Lush conditioners in the past, including the other solid conditioner, Jungle.
Honestly, I don't know how Lush can label this as a "conditioner." I prefer to use a lighter conditioner on my roots, so I only used this on my scalp, and not even on my very dry ends. Trying to swipe the bar over my wet hair did absolutely nothing, so I broke off a small piece and mashed it up in my hands. That didn't work especially well either, but it worked well enough that I was able to spread the product through my hair. As soon as I rinsed it though, my normally soft hair felt very rough and stiff, and had about twice as many knots as it normally does. It was a struggle to get a comb through it.
I let my hair air dry (as I normally do) and at first my roots were very fluffy and frizzy, but within a few hours my hair was lank and flat, but still tangled very easily. And the next day I woke up with a greasy mess that not even dry shampoo could save. I usually wash my hair every two to three days, but I absolutely had to wash it the day after using this conditioner.
Not impressed, and I'm honestly too nervous to try it out a second time.
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This is by far the very worst "conditioner" I ever used.
As I'm a big fan of the scent of BIG shampoo I thought the conditioner would be a good investment - the shampoo does my hair no good at all, unfortunately...
And as I'm one lucky girl who has a room mate working for LUSH - yes, I am actually boasting at the moment :D - I could try it without paying even one cent, cause every cent would have been too much.
The conditioner promises to be moisturizing but also giving body to the hair. Well, let's see what really happened....
As it's a solid conditioner I first stroked it over my hair (like I used to do with LUSH's other solid conditioner, Jungle) and tried to comb it in. NO effing WAY! Instead of hair I had metted wisps dangling down my head. Okay, I thought I'd give it another try and broke off a bit of the solid bar, mixed it with enough water to get a creamy texture and gently worked it into that mess that used to be my hair. After a lot of swearing, hours of brushing and rinsing it out my hair still felt like straw.
Then I blow-dried the straw hoping that I won't have to wash it again cause meanwhile I was exasperated. The effect was massy fluffy (but dull) hair that smelled great (that's to it's credits...), but ooooh, at what price?
If you have the brass neck to go through this unnerving procedure you can enjoy the great scent of freshly washed clothes (at least that's how BIG smells to me...) and big hair. But I can't recommend it with a clear conscience though.
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Another LUSH product that I do not enjoy which is really rare for me...
The smell isn't awful, but it certainly is not what I typically like for my hair to smell like. Also, it make my hair a dry, tangled mess. I could not seem to brush it for the life of me! I could not seem to mash this up all the way nor get it through my hair evenly. I just kind of had chunks of it scattered throughout my hair because it just was not as easy as I imagined to get it into a nice lather. My last complaint is that I bought this for the volume that supposedly it was going to give my hair, but I didn't see any volume!
I will not buy this again. I gave this a fair shot, but this product just is not for me. Especially for the 16 USD I spent on it, I could have went out and got a decent conditioner that would actually give me volume and not make my hair into an impossible to comb mess.
i denfinitly love suuuper love this product. its totally different from anything i have ever tried before. i got a 10 dlls bar and what i did its cut like 5 pieces and kept the other 4 in its original paper. i only have one piece in my bath and i rub it trough my hair put my hair in a knot and wait till i have finished wasing my body. then i rinse it and im soooo happy with the results, my hair is super shiny and healthy!! i used to use kerastase conditioner but.. not anymoreeeee!
I bought a $6 piece of this conditioner as my first solid hair product, and when the SA showed me in store how it lathered it seemed like it would be ok. When I got into the shower and tried to lather it in my hands, it lathered, however when I tried to run it through the ends of my hair it was just a disastrous tangled mess that I couldn't do anything about. I gave it so many tries with different shampoos - BIG, Daddy-o, I Love Juicy - because I thought maybe one was just too drying, and I didn't use enough of the conditioner that day... but I got the same result each time! I put a wide tooth comb in the shower so I could try gently combing through it and that didn't help either.
I just don't think this spreads well enough no matter what you do. I use American Cream and Veganese and they are much better.
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Blech. Stinks like cheap baby powder and did nothing but make my hair dry as a haystack. I even ended up melting it down and mixing it with another conditioner, but it still smelled awful. I usually love LUSH products, but their shampoos and conditioners just aren't for me.
I don't know how I, a self-proclaimed Lush fan, did not know this product existed, but when I saw it in store I gasped. The SA cut me a generous sample to take home and try out, and I really do like it a lot. At first I used it the way directed -- by sliding it down my hair (below the ears, as I never condition my scalp) -- but then as the bar got softer and creamier, I started pulling off bits, mashing them up in my hand and running the product through my hair. Either way, the results were the same: incredibly soft, smooth and volumized hair (I use this in conjunction with LUSH shampoos, and it pairs particularly well with my HG Big Shampoo). I love the smell, and the only reason I'm giving it four stars is because it is rather pricey for how quickly it runs out. My favorite LUSH conditioner is Veganese, and I'll probably stick to that as my everyday, and re-purchase BIG Conditioner when I have some extra cash.
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StarView Vineyards is home to both native and French-American hybrid grapes that flourish on the vine during breezy, sunny summers. Seven varieties emerge from those vines, resulting in 12 signature wines, from the semi-dry, citrusy vignoles to the Red Star, a semi-sweet chambourcin. Stop by the tasting room to sip samples of these blends?along with wine slushies and sangrias?or head to the cafe to snack on grilled chicken sandwiches and pasta salad.
Just across the bay from the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, Kentucky Dam Village is a modern campground comprised of 210 campsites, each equipped with water and electricity hookups. There's a cluster of service buildings at the center of the campground that offer modern amenities, too, including showers, restrooms, three dump stations, and a grocery store.
The 17,000-acre recreation area near the campground is a popular spot for bird watching as well as canoeing and bass fishing at its two lakes, Lake Barkley and Kentucky Lake. More than 200 miles of hiking trails crisscross the peninsula, ranging from short walks to lengthier routes. You can hike shorter portions of the 58-mile North-South Trail, which spans the entire length of the Land Between the Lakes. While hiking, you may catch a glimpse of wildlife including white-tailed deer, wild turkeys, foxes, and coyotes.
Trophy fisherman Walter Krause, who has 15 years' experience on the Illinois Muskie Tournament Trail and the Pro Musky Tournament Trail, takes up to two anglers aboard his private boat for a guided trip through two fish-filled Illinois lakes. Whether plumbing the depths of Cedar Lake for striper or pursuing Kinkaid Lake—one of the top trophy-muskie lakes in Illinois—for oversize bass, muskies, and walleyes, participants benefit from Walter's 46 years of experience and on-board depth finders and GPS. During the course of each customized trip, visitors learn how to track fish movements, how to properly hold rods, and how to train a wall-mounted singing fish to bait other fish with its seductive crooning. Walter provides each angler with life jackets, bait, tackle, and rods, although participants must bring their own fishing licenses, lunches, and weather-appropriate clothing.
In the family-style dining room at LuBar & Bistro, chatter from an underground bar, full-service bar drifts up the stairs, hinting at hidden revelry. A stone-fired oven for pizzas spills warmth out across the open space, skilled hands craft Italian ice cream, and spoons click against pots of housemade barbecue sauce, dressings, and marinara. Servers cruise by, transporting sandwiches and gluten-free options down to the underground lounge, where neon darts in ghosts of blue and pink off of a forest of bottles and a gleaming marbled bar. Bartenders mix drinks, ice clicking to punctuate tunes on the jukebox and occasional live music. As patrons lower glasses full of suds from Sam Adams, Hoegaarden, and Smithwick?s, big-screen TVs show sporting events and a soon-to-arrive cadre of video games?including Golden Tee?promise digital thrills. On Saturday and Sunday mornings, a breakfast buffet beckons to early risers from 8 a.m. to noon.
Unlike most flight-training schools that teach students how to fly planes, Easy Flight instructs clients on how to command open-air powered parachutes. These wheeled aircraft are equipped with a small motor and a multihued parachute that whisk flyers along on leisurely jaunts. Once in the air, pilots soar along closer to the ground than they would in an airplane, which gives them a more detailed view of the scenery below and the ability to distinguish a fresh buzz cut on a passing bird.


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It's a good thing that Kevin Costner, who owns a casino in Deadwood, S.D., is a gambling man: The stakes for his $50 million, three-hour-plus Wyatt Earp couldn't be higher.
Directed by Lawrence Kasdan (Grand Canyon), Warner Bros.' Earp opens June 24, but it's already been beaten to the punch by Disney's Tombstone, a Christmas '93 release starring Kurt Russell as the Western lawman that earned a surprisingly robust $56 million. The bitter feud between the dueling Earp pics goes back to early last year when Costner's representatives, Creative Artists Agency, allegedly urged such stars as Brad Pitt to steer clear of Tombstone and this showdown ain't over yet. Just two days before Earp bows in theaters, Disney will release the home video of Tombstone. Being first again ''may take a little starch out of Wyatt Earp,'' says one gleeful Tombstone production source.
Warner Bros. isn't taking this latest burst of gunfire lying down. Its all-out media blitz includes a coffee-table book of photographs from the Earp set, a paperback of the script and behind-the-scenes interviews, and a 30-minute infomercial airing on CBS featuring Costner, Dennis Quaid (who plays Doc Holliday), and Gene Hackman (as Earp's father, Nicholas). The network will also air Wyatt Earp: Return to Tombstone, a TV movie featuring the original Earp, Hugh O'Brian, and footage from the 1950s series.
Studio one-upmanship aside, the question remains: Will audiences pay to see the same story twice, no matter how sumptuously retold?
A source at Warner Bros. dismisses the concern, saying that comparing Tombstone with Earp is ''like comparing McDonald's to a great restaurant.'' There is a difference in scope, at least. ''Ours covers 35 years of the West, making it much more of an epic,'' says Earp's producer, Jim Wilson. While Tombstone only dealt with events leading up to the O.K. Corral shoot-out, Earp follows the lawman from his secure youth in the Midwest, passes through his three marriages, and ends with his bloody showdown with the Clanton gang. ''Tombstone was sold to men,'' says another Warner source. ''Wyatt Earp will sell to women. It will be the Doctor Zhivago of the Western genre.''
Yet the picture's sprawl is precisely what concerns some exhibitors, who were underwhelmed at an advance screening in April of a nearly completed print. ''It seemed even longer than it was,'' says one, ''and the editing was messy. It seemed as if the movie had been rushed.'' (The studio had no comment.) Of course, the last time Costner starred in a three-hour-plus Western, the exhibitors weren't thrilled, either. Their objections were soon forgotten when Dances With Wolves went on to gross $184 million and win seven Academy Awards.
Nor can anyone underestimate the box office power of Costner, who's made a career out of confounding the odds. Both Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves and The Bodyguard managed to win audiences despite overwhelmingly negative critical responses. And though his most recent effort, A Perfect World, costarring Clint Eastwood, was a box office disappointment, Costner earned points for playing a bad guy with gusto. Ultimately, says a distribution exec at another studio, whether Earp guns down the competition ''comes down to whether it's a good movie. Kevin will open it, but to keep it alive, it has to be good.''


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Friday, December 19th, 2008When did you start playing, what sort of music do you perform and who works with you?
The STEREOTYPES have been playing together as a 7 piece hip-hop inspired band from mid 2007. With 7 members as different in musical styles as they are in culture something truly unique was fused. They draw inspiration from each other and their country and combine that with soul, afro, reggae, rock and jazz to bring something truly electric to their audience. Fusing together their individual styles into a feel-good vibe of laid back grooves and get up and dance party music with a positive message. Inspiration comes from the jazz, funk, Hip Hop scene in Cape Town and abroad, good lyrics and nice rhythm".
The STEREOTYPES work with anybody who loves music. There is always common ground as long as you "Do It For The Luv". Despite our uncommon sound we have shared the stage with The Carpet Mafia, Bed On Bricks, Flat Stanley, Stealing Love Jones, Jason Barry Band, Quiet Time & Mr Cat & The Jackal.
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Here's how RW members rated this race (757 votes).
In short: Worth coming for the atmosphereIn full: Upbeat race. Thanks to all involved. The enthusiastic crowds really helped, especially with handing out fruits and sweets. Thanks also to the bagpipers, I really liked them playing us off near the start and the solitary piper en route. I didn't realise that there were goody bags until I read the last post, so I am somewhat miffed on missing out. That needs fixing.Demarcation for getting into approximate finishing times could be made much clearer future. Although it was my fault for not getting nearer the front, the lack of clear signage may have contributed to the glut of slower runners near the front impeding faster runners from passing. However, I'll know this next year, as I'll be back for more as really enjoyed it. Date of review: March 21, 2011
In short: One of the UK's best races slightly underdone by fewer perksIn full: This is consistently a top-ranking race, but I was hugely disappointed by the fact that the goody bags ran out so early. I finished in 1:32 and yet the bags had already gone! I'm also repeatedly annoyed at the lack of lanyards for the medals. These are minor quibbles in the scheme of things, I suppose, for such a well-supported race. It's brilliant to see so many spectators out in force every year for this one.Date of review: March 21, 2011
In short: Well run race and the crowds on route - exellentIn full: I ran the race for the 1st time this year, and was impressed with the route. Challenging yes and enjoyable at the same time.The crowds were exelent all along the route, Clapping, cheering, giving out pieces of Oranges, simply exellent support. Well done to the people of Hastings. Its a pity the support is not the same on every race i do !!Date of review: March 21, 2011
In short: A mean route with a fantastic atmosphereIn full: This was my first race but being from Hastings I had some idea what to expect. Runners always seem to have positive things to say about the race and now I can see why.The atmosphere is fantastic, the locals come out in force to support the runners, there are people lining the road from the very first corner all the way round to the final stretch. People handing out slices of orange and banana along the ridge was a welcome surprise. Great feeling getting to the Conquest Hospital to see some guy holding a sign saying "the worst part is over"Date of review: March 21, 2011
In short: Fantastic day - and such an amazing feeling of relief after conquering the last big hill just before the halfway markDate of review: March 21, 2011
In short: Challenging but worth itIn full: If there is a better supported half marathon in the country I'd like to know where it is. There is support all the way round even up the Queensway by-pass. (The long, long hill to the Ridge)A great race and my second attempt shaving 8 minutes off last year.Great organisation and will definately be back.Date of review: March 21, 2011
In short: Great race thanks!Date of review: March 21, 2011
In short: Hills harder than I rememberedIn full: My thirs time here - last in 2008. I'm sure those hills have got harder, or just my legs getting older. Hit a brick wall at 11 miles, so goodness knows what it would haved been like had there been a strong wind against me. Love this race though - the people of Hastings give incredible support - really one of the best supported races out there. I'll be back to get cloder to my goal of 1:26Date of review: March 21, 2011
In short: The amazing atmosphere and incredible support help to relieve some of the pain of the challenging parts of this race, i.e. the entire first half! An excellent day.Date of review: March 21, 2011
In short: Challenging course, great atmosphere, awesome.In full: The course was a massive challenge with the number of hills, and the sea front was a tough after all of the freewheeling downhill from the ridge! This made it far more enjoyable than the average flat run, and I managed a PB!This was best support I've experienced en route. Jelly babies, oranges, bananas everywhere from supporters, as well as a lot of people on the side of the course, cheering, banging drums, singing, etc. My only gripe is for at least one of the water stations to get up to date and provide small sports bottles rather than cups. Surely a supermarket sponsor could supply them? And maybe cake/flapjack/recovery drink/food at the end? I'd happily pay for it as part of my entry fee. Although a cup of tea was nice and felt very English!This doesn't deter from it though - an awesome event.Date of review: March 21, 2011


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Splash Mountain, because if you miss a parade, you can see the fireworks. Especially sweet when you catch them at the top of the big drop.
Splash Mountain, because if you miss a parade, you can see the fireworks. Especially sweet when you catch them at the top of the big drop.
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Wishing I was at Disney World!
Me = Pirates Fan!! Yoho yoho a pirate's life for me! AAAARRRRRGGGG!
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big thunder mountain railroad it's thrilling at 1am and you can't see anything
Jungle Cruise is a very different experience at night also.
Out of those, I'd have to say Big Thunder Mountain, no Splash, no Big Thunder, no Splash......
Decisions, decisions....
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We rode big thunder in April at night for the first time. I have to say that was a great experience plus no line! I will definately make sure we do that again and again.
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For some reason, whenever I go to Disney this happens to me at least 3 times--I go on Splash Mountain when its still light out, and by the time I get to the drop, it's dark...But that's by far my favorite to ride at night.
I've atcually only ridden Astro Orbiters at night though.
And I've never ridden BTMR at night...
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Oh yeah; the Jungle Cruise is a much different experience once the sun goes down.
Not that it matters too much, but I've personally always felt the Haunted Mansion was somehow extra enjoyable when you knew it genuinely was dark outside.
That is absolutely my favorite ride to do at night!Originally Posted by Conceited Ape
Second would be Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.
Never tried Jungle Cruise at night.
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Caroline........likes.........Haunted.......Mansio n.......at....night.....Originally Posted by Tinker Bell
Also..........digs...........Big......Thu(scratch, scratch, scratch, foooff!)
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Got it.
I like to go on the Carousel at night. Just a different experience and it makes the pictures look pretty cool!
Wanted to try JC at night but got side tracked last time. Rode BTMRR 4 times in a row at night during MNSSHP last year- that was so fun!!! Love that one.
I like Jungle Cruise at night, too, but i voted for Big Thunder
I could ride the WedWay PeopleMover all night long.
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Definately Splash Mountain. I love the outside parts, as well as the drop in the dark.
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KTZ and Linda Farrow partnered up to create these brilliant, futuristic shades - literally known as the 'Football Helmet' - that makes a bold statement about eye protection.
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#10808Westalot Carry-All Garment Bag - Ultra-lightweight, Carry-On Garment Bag. Made in Oakland, California.
#10805Serotonin Molecule Pendant, by Emily Alice. A rose gold vermeil sculptural reflection of the molecule of happiness and relaxation.
#10801Dina Gonzalez Mascaro Wronger Rings. "The wronger series are nice, perfect, tidy rings until I cut them, file them, mark them, trying in some way to destroy the "perfection", then each one has it's own unique wrongness: f*!k jewellery!"
#10798Ultra Olive Pebble Folding Bag - Water resistant 1000 Denier CORDURA fabric. The interior panels fold down and the bag collapses to store flat.
#10797These unisex copper and silver bracelets from the latest LZZR Jewelry collection are structurally minimal and easy to wear.
#10796Supperclub Eyewear launches their debut sunglass line. The hand-crafted acetate frames with polarized lenses. Only 100 were made for each style & colorway.
#10791The In Between, The Dover Culottes. Not quite pants not quite shorts, for not quite Summer not quite Fall.
#10782From the collection 'Point, Line and Plane' the Charter Shirt from antipodean design house taylor, is an innovative take on the classic shirt dress. Wear as a shirt with tails, an open fronted piece or a dress. Clean & simple design at its best.
#10781Rachel Comey's signature ankle bootie with sleek silhouette in black leather. Versatile, with pull-on styling, elastic gore inset and stacked heel.
#10779Premium Ampersand Crewneck from Ugmonk. This ultra-soft triblend fleece crewneck features a large custom sewn felt ampersand appliqué and custom woven tag.


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Check out this special edition of the Radio Theatre Project. These two plays came out of our playwriting outreach program that took place last year. Congratulations to everyone that took part in this and the students that wrote these amazing plays! Read more.
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