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Title: "Pass the parcel" is GO!!
Post by: CityChick on February 13, 2007, 16:36:10: Or rather, they are :D

As we had about 20 people interested, I made up 2 parcels so they'll get around everyone quicker. Both got away in the post today. If you're in London or Durham keep an eye out for a nice squishy jiffy bag coming through a door near you soon ;)

Full instructions enclosed (not that there were many! ;D)

Hope everyone finds lots of things they like and enjoys taking part.

Any problems, comments, questions etc, just ask :)

Lisa
aka CityChick
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Post by: fluffygrue on February 13, 2007, 17:03:20: Yay! I was wondering whether it would be worth people saying if there's anything in particular they're after, so if we have a big choice of things to include, we'll know what to choose.

(And, um.. having assessed my seed-pile, I'm in need of some sweetcorn. ;)
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Post by: Mrs Ava on February 13, 2007, 17:23:58: Yippee!
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Post by: Georgie on February 13, 2007, 17:58:40: Oh good stuff, Lisa, thanks so much for starting this off. ;D

G x
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Post by: OliveOil on February 13, 2007, 18:30:52: Ooo how exciting! Must get bagging the rest of my stuff
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Post by: Jeannine on February 13, 2007, 19:39:40: Hi, am I too late for this, I am new but would love to take part and I do have lots os seeds to share.What do I do next please. Thank you Jeannine XX
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Post by: CityChick on February 13, 2007, 20:00:51: Hi Jeannine, sorry you are too late for this round of "pass the parcel". The details of everyone taking part have gone off with the seed parcels.

However I've deliberately kept the numbers low for each parcel (10) so it shouldn't take too long before it all comes back. And then, if there's enough interest, we can do it all again ;D So watch this space, as they say!

Lisa :)
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Post by: jo9919 on February 13, 2007, 20:04:35: Thanks for sorting this out Lisa, I doubt it would have got off the ground without you.

Very much appreciated,

Jo.
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Post by: Blue Bird on February 13, 2007, 20:31:57: Thanks for giving us your time and effort will keep a watch for the postie hope it is not too long before he arrives :D
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Post by: CityChick on February 13, 2007, 20:33:02: Thanks for the compliments, but its really gonna be a team effort with everyone doing their bit as the parcel goes round :)

Plus bagging up all my spares and sending them off makes me feel slightly less guilty for all the seed shopping I've done in the last 12 months.... :-[ ;) ;D
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Post by: Jeannine on February 13, 2007, 20:43:17: Thank you Lisa, I will keep my eyes open for the next one. It is very kind of you to organise this. XX Jeannine
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Post by: Amazin on February 13, 2007, 22:02:17: Well done Lisa - and us! Oh, what the heck, well done EVERYBODY!

;D
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Post by: Georgie on February 14, 2007, 18:02:58: Hey, this huge amount of seeds arrived today. ;D

I've been very restrained (if only I had more room) but I couldn't resist a few French beans and a couple of courgettes. :)

Will post the parcel on tomorrow/Friday so if you are in Mid Glamorgan watch out for the postie. ;D

G x
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Post by: calamityjayneuk on February 14, 2007, 19:43:08: found this new thread so have copied my post below:-

Woo Hoo! ;D

I have got the parcel! Am very excited and looking through my seeds right now! I also have some tiny zip bags and labels, which I can include for the next person to put seeds in.

Will post again on Friday (my mum wants to look too) - the next person on the list is Laura in Walton on Thames
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Post by: CityChick on February 14, 2007, 20:08:26: Glad they both arrived promptly, and sounds like you're enjoying yourselves ;D

So far then, so good.... (phew!)

Lisa
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Post by: jo9919 on February 14, 2007, 22:00:54: Ooooo, I can't wait for the parcel to wing its way up to Leeds.

jo.
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Post by: OliveOil on February 14, 2007, 22:10:21: Oooo how exciting... can't wait now! I have topped my Royal mail account up so no need to wait at the post office to post on after i get it. Must get baggin up more seed.
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Post by: carolinej on February 17, 2007, 19:46:03: The parcel arrived today ;D ;D ;D Have done a bit of swapping, and it is ready to be posted off on Monday morning. It is a GREAT idea! It was such fun opening the parcel to see what goodies were inside.

I heard a little elf say that Santa was on his way to somewhere begining with P in Cheshire next, but dont tell anyone :-X

cj :)
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Post by: Rosyred on February 18, 2007, 09:01:50: I would like to be on the next 'pass the parcel ' round please.
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Post by: fluffygrue on February 18, 2007, 11:48:10: Arr, Cheshire.. it's getting close!

*gets excited*
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Post by: CityChick on February 18, 2007, 19:51:13: cj - thanks for the update, glad it was a hit! ;D

Rosyred - interest noted ;) If there are enough peeps interested I'm happy to organise another one once these two have done the rounds, but I'm guessing that might not be for a couple of months yet.

Lisa
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Post by: GrowingChillis on February 19, 2007, 15:24:25: I got the parcel this morning,

Only did a couple of swaps, but I have put it back in the post this afternoon.

Will be winging its way to Leeds.

I put a few packs of ten seeds so each person can try one,
and a coupld of bags with enough for 2 helpings.

Thanks everyone

Peter
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Post by: Blue Bird on February 19, 2007, 18:47:01: Sure the Wirral is closer to Cheshire ;D ;D

can not wait :-*
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Post by: cambourne7 on February 19, 2007, 18:47:54: blue bird could to 5 million then you will be a calmer person...
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Post by: Emagggie on February 21, 2007, 10:31:14: Excitement mounting here in Essex, sorting in readiness..................... ;D
Beatles song comes to mind. ::)
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Post by: fluffygrue on February 21, 2007, 10:38:54: I am the walrus?

Go on, who's next on the list? :D
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Post by: GrowingChillis on February 21, 2007, 15:15:48: It is on its way to Leeds
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Post by: ted72 on February 21, 2007, 20:34:38: I am the lucky recipient in Leeds.

Postman brought me a lovely suprise,just what I needed after so much personal stress past few days, parcel 2 from pass the parcel.

Very excited, had a quick look through but will take my pick tomorrow then send it on its way, reckon its gonna be chillis, a couple of beans and peas and some curly kale.

Then the gardening fairies will be transporting it down Essex way,

trina x
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Post by: jo9919 on February 21, 2007, 21:30:22: Hi Trina,

I'm in Leeds too, whereabouts? I'm in Garforth.

Jo.
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Post by: Emagggie on February 21, 2007, 23:23:08: Quote from: fluffygrue on February 21, 2007, 10:38:54
I am the walrus?
::) ;D ;D
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Post by: cambourne7 on February 21, 2007, 23:27:51: Coo coo ca choo
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Post by: OliveOil on February 22, 2007, 08:16:59: I hope i get it soo :)n - I'm back at work next week. :'(.. Whoever has to send it to me can you pm me first as I would like it sent to work if its next week, otherwise it will be stuck in PO for a week as they are doing road works all over our town and the place is gridlocked 8am-7pm. ::)

Cheers

Emma
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Post by: gerbera on February 22, 2007, 16:42:09: A wonderful seed parcel landed oin my doormat yesterday ;D. I'm in Cheshire. I'm hasitily making little seed envelopes ready to add my contribution. I'll pop it back in the post tomorrow.

Its going a short trip south east from here...... ;)
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Post by: potterfanpete on February 22, 2007, 19:02:11: How does this work exactly
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Post by: fluffygrue on February 22, 2007, 19:09:59: Quote from: creckless on February 22, 2007, 16:42:09
A wonderful seed parcel landed oin my doormat yesterday ;D. I'm in Cheshire. I'm hasitily making little seed envelopes ready to add my contribution. I'll pop it back in the post tomorrow.

Its going a short trip south east from here...... ;)

Nooo! Send it a little bit north! Cheshire's so close. :(

PS, add sweetcorn. :D
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Post by: potterfanpete on February 22, 2007, 19:13:44: tht doesnt reallywer my question lol
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Post by: CityChick on February 22, 2007, 19:46:45: Remember there are TWO parcels going around, so even if one parcel isn't headed your way, the other one might be.... :)

potterfanpete - the "pass the parcel" is a parcel of surplus seeds that is being sent around a group of players - like the game "pass the parcel". The difference being not only do you open it and take out what you like before you pass it on to the next person (by the royal mail) but you also add some of your surplus seeds in exchange.

this was the original thread that got it going:

http://www.allotments4all.co.uk/joomla/component/option,com_smf/Itemid,26/topic,25478.0

At the end it comes back to me.... and then, if there are enough people interested (3 so far without really asking!) we could do it all again :D
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Post by: potterfanpete on February 22, 2007, 19:55:35: how much is postage???
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Post by: CityChick on February 22, 2007, 20:18:50: Well that all depends on how big the parcel is! ;)

I think when I originally posted it off it was just under £1.50? I took part in a simillar swap on another forum and IIRC that one was a bit more, but still just under £2. Of course it all depends on how generous people are as it goes around (ie how big it gets).

Its only supposed to be a bit of fun, and a great way to pass on seeds you know you won't grow rather than wait and throw them out in a few years time....

And it all depends if you like surprises and are up for a bit of a gamble :D
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Post by: Blue Bird on February 22, 2007, 21:05:17: Hi creckless it should be West not South Wirral is to the West........... ;D ;D
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Post by: Emagggie on February 22, 2007, 23:01:38: Mr Postman look and see if there's a parcel of seeds for me...................Walrus my Aunt Fanny.......... ::)
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Post by: ted72 on February 23, 2007, 21:04:37: Managed to get the parcel posted today, sent first class so will hopefully reach someone in Essex.... whos name begins with an M. Who could it be??? he he

By the way Jo I'm in Wortley, and think your name could be on the list for the parcel thats on its way around the country.

trina x
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Post by: jo9919 on February 23, 2007, 21:36:10: Tut, I hope I'm not too far down the list, I'm getting impatient now.

Jo.
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Post by: Emagggie on February 23, 2007, 22:26:07: and I'm VERY excited.................promise I'll be quick ;)
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Post by: Blue Bird on February 24, 2007, 07:14:08: Sad but this is like waiting for Christmas when I was a very small child - where are you now little parcel ???
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Post by: Emagggie on February 24, 2007, 08:20:21: I have a parcel............ ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Emagggie on February 24, 2007, 10:27:17: ...........and it is now on it's way to Lincolnshire.
Great stuff, CC, many thanks for being the organiser.
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Post by: OliveOil on February 24, 2007, 10:48:21: Maggie is it coming to me???? I fear i will miss it as i'm at work next week :-[
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Post by: Emagggie on February 24, 2007, 20:58:26: I have sent you a pm O.O. All is not lost. ;D
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Post by: OliveOil on February 24, 2007, 21:54:09: ahhh excitement... I'm always having wierd and wonderful stuff sent to me at work... i entertain the staff anyway. Last two things sent were 6ft canes and 10 fertile eggs. I also get alot of parcels FOR work... i love my job - always opening fun post LOL. Then i get home and see the bills grrrrr.

Thanks Maggie - wonder who i will be sending to! ;D
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Post by: Suzanne on February 25, 2007, 10:27:42: If there is another opportunity to join the parcel swop I would love to be included. I have got all my friends and relatives to give me seedes for Xmas and Birthdays etc so have plenty to include in a swop.
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Post by: flowerlady on February 26, 2007, 17:23:42: Isn't it amazing how a little bit of inspration and a great deal of generosity can bring so much pleasure .... ;D ;D ;D ... I look forward to being on the next list ;D

Well done CityChick ... and everybody :D
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Post by: OliveOil on February 26, 2007, 20:51:25: The Parcel is a treat!!! I've taken out added to and posting again tomorrow - to Sheffield i believe.
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Post by: fluffygrue on February 28, 2007, 11:51:31: Come on, give us an update! :)
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Post by: OliveOil on February 28, 2007, 18:23:33: Parcel will be in sheffield tomorrow!
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Post by: Blue Bird on February 28, 2007, 19:33:51: Calling Sheffield Calling Sheffield any sign of the postie ???

keep us posted (excuse the pun)

;D ;D
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Post by: fluffygrue on March 01, 2007, 12:23:15: Can anyone check how far down the list I am? Melanie, postcode M21. if I'm the next person or so, you might want to move me to the end as I probably won't be able to check the post til next Thurs.

Ta. :)
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Post by: Deb P on March 01, 2007, 13:51:43: I received parcel 1 on Tuesday, posting out again today to Warrington/Cheshire... ;D ;D

Had to use a new posting bag as the original was on its last legs!
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Post by: CityChick on March 01, 2007, 16:10:23: Just wanted to say a global "Thank You" to those who have PM'ed me recently to say they've had a parcel and have passed it on. (I was away for a lot of last week, so I'm kinda playing catch-up...)

Lis
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Post by: daisymay on March 02, 2007, 14:14:12: Oh no!! I missed out... I did sign up for the original one that chappers was organising, but not been about much lately.... must be quicker next time!
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Post by: flytrapman on March 03, 2007, 15:27:22: I got the parcel yesterday & will send out on Monday. It will be going to Crowborough
Thanks for sorting out CityChick
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Post by: Doris_Pinks on March 04, 2007, 12:29:32: ((Happy Dance)) Ready and waiting to jump the postie! ;D ;D
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Post by: zoro on March 04, 2007, 13:12:24: Sheffield here ...parcel arrived Saturday morning ....
So much fun ...took little bits of lots of items...going to do some trails to check out which carrot + parnips + beetroot work best on my site ....
Thank you so much for organising this ...

Last postage was £1.70 to answer someones question ....

parcel will be back in post on Monday to LEEDS to initials JR ...enjoy
Zoro
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Post by: jo9919 on March 04, 2007, 22:12:49: Oooooh, I think that might be me Zoro. Can't wait. I'll be waiting by the letterbox on Tuesday ;D ;D ;D

Jo.
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Post by: Doris_Pinks on March 06, 2007, 09:25:25: Got it this morning, very exciting, it will be winding it's way to D M in Norwich, hopefully in the post this afternoon! ;D ;D
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Post by: norfolklass on March 06, 2007, 09:31:13: woohoo, that's me!!! stocked up on seeds in Lidl on Friday afternoon specially ;D ;D ;D
(finally sorted out seeds to swap and started an Excel spreadsheet :-[ of what to sow and when on Sunday afternoon, when rain stopped play!)
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Post by: Doris_Pinks on March 06, 2007, 12:24:28: Thought it might be you! ;D ;D
I opened the door to the postie in me dressing gown to get it..now I know I said I was going to jump him, but I didn't mean it that way! :o :o And a nice young man he is too! (maybe he won't turn up so early in the future! ;))
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Post by: KevTetley on March 06, 2007, 22:15:40: Hello, im a new member and a new allotmenteer. This pass-the-parcel sounds interesting. Is it something I can take part in on do I need to have something to swap?
Im in Bristol
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Post by: CityChick on March 07, 2007, 08:48:03: Hi Kev - its too late to join this one, but there's a new pass the parcel about to start... more details of how it works in this thread:

http://www.allotments4all.co.uk/joomla/component/option,com_smf/Itemid,26/topic,28649.0

But you'll have to be quick - deadline is noon today (Weds 7th March).
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Post by: norfolklass on March 07, 2007, 12:22:31: yay! parcel arrived safely at work this morning.
made myself wait until lunchtime before opening it – am v excited! ;D
will do swaps tonight and get it back in the post tomorrow morning.
it'll be on its way to EJS in Chelmsford – enjoy ;)
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Post by: Mrs Ava on March 07, 2007, 14:22:15: ;D
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Post by: jo9919 on March 07, 2007, 19:02:40: I received yesterday.............took out some goodies, put some others in, and popped it back in the post today. It's on it's way to MM in M ;D

Jo.
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Post by: fluffygrue on March 08, 2007, 10:32:15: Quote from: jo9919 on March 07, 2007, 19:02:40
I received yesterday.............took out some goodies, put some others in, and popped it back in the post today. It's on it's way to MM in M ;D

Yay! Looking forward to it arriving! :D
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Post by: ted72 on March 08, 2007, 12:26:51: Hi just wondering if anyone else has sown any of their seeds from the pass the parcel yet.

I have and got some tomatillos thru already... ;D ;D

As well as turnips and swedes,

trina x
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Post by: carolinej on March 08, 2007, 12:46:17: I have sown some Calendula, and onions. Cant remember the name. Italian I think. Franchi may be part of the name. Will check later.

cj :)
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Post by: Emagggie on March 09, 2007, 09:44:35: Hyssop and Green grape tomatoes have germinated ;D
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Post by: Mrs Ava on March 10, 2007, 11:27:31: touchdown in Essex. ;D
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Post by: Blue Bird on March 10, 2007, 16:31:34: Any sign of it coming to the North West ??? ??? ???
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Post by: Marymary on March 10, 2007, 16:49:05: Quote from: jo9919 on March 07, 2007, 19:02:40
I received yesterday.............took out some goodies, put some others in, and popped it back in the post today. It's on it's way to MM in M ;D

Jo.

I hoped it might be MM in N :'( :'(
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Post by: ted72 on March 10, 2007, 18:21:22: hi maggie,

I think I put the tomatoes in the parcel.. I've got some of my own that have germinated too.

Its sooooo exciting

trina x
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Post by: Mrs Ava on March 11, 2007, 18:41:27: I'm sure it is going to the Wirral next, but I may be wrong, the package is downstairs. I will confirm later and all things being equal, it will be back with the post office tomorrow afternoon.

Loads of lovely things, daughter enjoyed going through all of the treasures with me. I have really enjoyed this and would defo be game again and again. ;D
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Post by: Blue Bird on March 12, 2007, 14:44:14: If it is the Wirral I am sure it must be ME!!

just cannot wait hope it getts to me before Thursday as away for two days but hey cannot wait anyway

BB
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Post by: Mrs Ava on March 12, 2007, 16:01:33: NT in the Wirral should get it tomorrow....! ;D
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Post by: fluffygrue on March 13, 2007, 11:24:49: Wow, what a selection! Just to let you know that my parcel will be winging over to BW in Edinburgh - will post today.

Many thanks for organising this. :)
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Post by: Blue Bird on March 13, 2007, 15:59:49: Yes Yes Yes got it today !!!!!!!!!!!

have had a brill day down to the lottie to move 3 ton cow poo and then home just in time to meet the postman with my parcel.

After my bath just spent 2 hours sorting out the seeds to keep and the extras to send on.

Thanks City Chick for sorting this for us

Posting tomorrow morning to Camden ;D :D ;D :D
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Post by: GYO city gardener on March 13, 2007, 23:04:57: Could you please include me in next "pass the parcel". Thank you!!!!

www.gyocitygardener.co.uk
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Post by: CityChick on March 14, 2007, 06:20:25: Keep your eyes on the swap shop forum - not sure yet about the if, when, who etc of pass the parcel number 6!!
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Post by: Amazin on March 15, 2007, 20:20:09: Yippee! Just got in from work to find a big prezzie!!

What a wonderful selection, and so much of it, too. I've been making my contribution up in anticipation and hope to have it on its way by tomorrow or Saturday - it'll be homeward bound, tired but happy, back to City Chick!

;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Deb P on March 16, 2007, 16:14:56: Are we going to send it round again after that? ;D
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Post by: fluffygrue on March 16, 2007, 18:07:54: Quote from: Deb P on March 16, 2007, 16:14:56
Are we going to send it round again after that? ;D

Good gods, I've already got enough seeds to be planting. ;)

Though I could probably be tempted if we were to start off a flowers/ornamental seed parcel (as opposed to fruit/veg).
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Post by: Marymary on March 16, 2007, 18:33:23: I thought I was on the list :'(. Were there 2 parcels? ::)
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Post by: CityChick on March 16, 2007, 19:31:26: I've started 2 rounds, with 2 parcels in each round. Parcels 1 and 2 from the first round (this thread) are nearly done now.

Marymary - I've got you down for parcel number 3 (though its got a few other people to visit first...)

I haven't got any definite plans yet for when the parcels come back to me... I'm open to suggestions! ;D

Lisa
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Post by: Amazin on March 16, 2007, 23:22:33: Fluffygrue, there were flowers and herbs in the parcel as well as fruit and veg. And there still are...!

;D
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Post by: Marymary on March 17, 2007, 13:57:09: Thank you Citychick cos I'm really looking forward to it.

Suggestions with what to do with the leftovers - maybe send them off again but persuade someone else to take a turn at organising?
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Post by: Jeannine on March 17, 2007, 14:13:45: If you want to ship them over to me I will organise it again if you like, I do have a whole heap of seeds to add that folks seem to want. XX Jeannine
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Post by: cherry on March 18, 2007, 01:17:23: Just had a great time going through Parcel 2 and I've just (Sat) sent it on to Lowtown!
Cherry
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Post by: zoro on March 21, 2007, 10:39:19: Oh City Chick just read all the comments ...Just wanted to say that you have made so many gardeners happy ,... the waiting , anticipation, sorting through so many different seeds....passing on seeds to a good home .

For me as a new gardener it has been a great experience... it allowed me to try different varietys ...and the success is easy to see with the sheer number of pass the parcels on the go.

You have encouraged me to try and set up a seed swop at my allotment association...

Yes it would be great to keep it up ..as many seeds had long shelf lives ...or be in plenty of time for next season ?

But how can we best do that ?

You have done a fantastic job ...
Do you need a rest now??? or are you the the kind who loves being part of it ?

from your experience , how many per parcel is workable..how many parcels are doing the rounds ?
? how many who took part or missed deadlines would want to do it again.

How could we share out the workload?
One option may be to consider breaking into geographic areas ...Would that speed up delivery ??? and divide workload ...
Interested in others thoughts ...
:)
Willing to offer if needed ...i am in Sheffield ...or really happy to be in next round
Zoro
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Post by: Emagggie on March 21, 2007, 15:23:24: I would deffo like to do it again, Don't mind organising S.East if you do decide to do areas. :D
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Post by: coznbob on March 21, 2007, 16:15:02: Would also like to do again!

Thanks again Citychick!
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Post by: Amazin on March 23, 2007, 21:51:43: City Chick - has the parcel reached home yet?
Title: Re: "Pass the parcel" is GO!!
Post by: CityChick on March 24, 2007, 11:25:51: Sorry, been a bit distracted by this big parcel of seeds that arrived this morning! ;D ;D ;D Yay!! Parcel 1 arrived back today, even fatter for its travels :D

Gotta dash now, but I'll sort something out for sending it around again... ;)

And parcel 2 should be back home soon too.... 8)