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Title: anyone interested in a secret santa swap?
Post by: ted72 on October 05, 2007, 22:18:07: Just a thought if anyone is interested I would be happy to organise.

Ideas welcome if people are willing to give it a go eg what goodies, price, contents.

trina x
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Post by: cambourne7 on October 05, 2007, 22:28:52: what a good idea.

We should set a limit to no more than £5 though.
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Post by: carolinej on October 05, 2007, 22:41:32: Sounds interesting.

cj :)
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Post by: ted72 on October 06, 2007, 11:07:34: Yes £5 sounds like a reasonable figure there are plenty of goodies on offer in the shops to get something worthwhile with that amount.

Any one up for it then?

PM me if you are.

I think if enough are interested then we should set a cut off date for people to join in to give sufficient time to sort out buying and distributing goodies, how about sunday 18th november or is that too early to even think about chrimbo???

trina x
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Post by: sarah on October 06, 2007, 20:02:31: i think it sounds like a nice idea. i'm in. ;D
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Post by: Georgie on October 06, 2007, 20:12:48: I think it's a good idea too. I assume we are talking gardening related stuff? I agree with a cap and £5 doesn't sound unreasonable but how about all participants agree to give summat to Dan to help with the admin? A quid each?

G x
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Post by: Deb P on October 06, 2007, 22:25:41: Ooooh I love surprises! Bagsy I'm in too! ;D
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Post by: debster on October 07, 2007, 21:00:11: yep count me in
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Post by: Blue Bird on October 07, 2007, 21:25:25: yes that sounds good - but what about the cost of posting ??

BB
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Post by: Irish-Digger on October 07, 2007, 21:56:17: Count me in also please. How about £5 max postage extra. seems fair to me. What a great idea.
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Post by: bupster on October 08, 2007, 00:02:37: Fantastic idea! Count me in!
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Post by: sarah on October 08, 2007, 09:10:59: could i suggest a maximun of five pound including postage? am happy to go with general consensus on this though. :)
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Post by: norfolklass on October 08, 2007, 09:35:12: great idea, please count me in too!
Title: Re: anyone interested in a secret santa swap?
Post by: ted72 on October 08, 2007, 11:37:10: fantastic, looks like there is plenty of interest. ;D

I will contact you all by personal message to get your details to put into the hat on 19th November to draw out who your details will be passed onto. I will then send you all personal messages with details of who you're buying a present for around this date.

Please ensure that once you have the details you keep them secret, I know it sounds obvious but when I organised last year at my workplace everybody knew who was buying their present and most of the staff were putting orders in for santa.

Regarding costs, maybe limit should no more than £8 for combined cost of present and postage.

If people are interested in a making donation to the site I would be happy for you to post onto me and I will make a joint donation through my paypal account from the secret santa swap.

I suppose the present could just be based on "gardening theme" or you could give me a clue of your other interests to pass onto your secret santa.

thanks

trina x
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Post by: caroline7758 on October 08, 2007, 18:19:36: Count me in too, Trina. Sounds like fun!
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Post by: sutton girl on October 08, 2007, 18:40:57: count me in a well
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Post by: debster on October 09, 2007, 15:36:32: i wonder whether it would be worthwhile those interested posting a few ideas of what they would like to receive because we dont know everyone what they like etc then when you allocate whos buying for who then we can go on and have a look at what they would like, im only talking generic ideas ie gardening, books, music, etc etc
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Post by: sarah on October 09, 2007, 17:16:16: or we could try and stick with a gardening theme to make things easier?
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Post by: caroline7758 on October 09, 2007, 17:33:06: Personally, I think it spoils it if you give people ideas of what you'd like! I don't think anyone will expect the gift to be tailor-made for them, it's the surprise that's the fun bit!And if anyone does want to choose something to fit the person, a bit of detective work by reading some of their posts might be fun, too!
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Post by: sutton girl on October 09, 2007, 18:16:35: Yes i agree
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Post by: star on October 28, 2007, 12:31:13: I missed this completely.......are you all going to post what you recieved? As Im purely nosey ;)

I think this is a lovely idea.

I will watch for this next santa time if its going to run again ;D
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Post by: Weed-Digga on October 28, 2007, 20:18:21: Count me in too, please

Star - you haven't missed out, cut off date is 18th November

Thanks
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Post by: Carol on October 28, 2007, 20:24:58: Count me in.

;D ;D
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Post by: star on October 29, 2007, 11:34:33: Oooh......ok, thats great! ;D
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Post by: flowerofshona2007 on November 05, 2007, 18:09:41: OOOOOOOOOOO can i join in to please :)
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Post by: flowergirl on November 06, 2007, 20:45:40: I am loving this idea...please count me in.
;D
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Post by: ted72 on November 07, 2007, 10:32:03: Fantastic looks like there are a good few people ready to sign up.

All those who have expressed an interest please send me a pm with your details, don't worry I will contact you all on closing date if I don't hear from you before.

Just had a thought is it ok with you all if I join in, because obviously I will know who my secret santa will be if I do participate.

trina x
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Post by: Georgie on November 07, 2007, 17:37:25: Hi Trina. Of course you should be allowed to join in. Why should you do all the work and miss out on the fun? I'll PM my details and thanks again for organising this.

G x
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Post by: flowerofshona2007 on November 08, 2007, 13:29:47: I agree you should have some fun to :D
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Post by: star on November 09, 2007, 21:55:25: It is formerly demanded by me that you should take part, ;D ;D

I have PM'd you my address trina.

Fankoo ;)
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Post by: Lauren S on November 09, 2007, 23:05:32: I hope I haven't *Missed The Sleigh* yet ;)
Can I join in please?

Lauren :)
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Post by: DebUnderhill on November 14, 2007, 18:16:18: As a newcomer to the site would I be allowed to join too please? Sounds like a lovely idea. :)
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Post by: Jeannine on November 15, 2007, 22:03:05: Me too please if I may, I think I might have just made it, it sound like a wonderful idea.

I would love to do a cookie exchange but I fear the distances would be a problem.

XX Jeannine
Title: Re: anyone interested in a secret santa swap?
Post by: ted72 on November 16, 2007, 14:01:14: Yes everybody welcome, just send me pm with all your details.

Those who have already sent me info thanks very much.

I am away until late sunday so I will be sorting out the swap on monday all being well. We have decided to have a night away up in Hexham, can't wait to just relax.

trina x
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Post by: Tin Shed on November 16, 2007, 14:40:14: Just got in - have pm'd you.
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Post by: purple sprouting on November 17, 2007, 20:23:18: Is the cut off date still 18th November??? If so I'd like to join in please............. I'll send my details via PM
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Post by: ted72 on November 19, 2007, 12:06:51: Thanks very much to all those who are wanting to participate, I have made a note of all your contact details and will be sorting out the swap list tonight when I get in from work.

General rules are:

Cost of gift and postage should be no more than £8.

Ensure you keep it a secret who are buying the gift for, so not to spoil the suprise. Last year when I did this at work I put a gift tag inside[b, the present saying who it was from, just put from santa on the outside tag.

Would be a good idea just to list house number and post code as sender on parcel, just in case it gets mislaid in the post.

Please send me a pm when you have sent your gift, also when you have recieved to ensure that I can keep track of how the swap is going.

No harm in putting a recieved message on the forum just to re assure the sender that their parcel has been delivered. May give it away if we were to put messages on stating when parcels have been posted though, unless we all agree a date for postage.

Hope all this makes sense,

trina x
Title: Re: anyone interested in a secret santa swap?
Post by: Lauren S on November 21, 2007, 09:10:11: Trina,
I tried to PM you, mail box is full :'( :'( :'(
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Post by: DebUnderhill on November 21, 2007, 11:06:10: I tried to PM too but inbox is full ted72 :( :( :(
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Post by: ted72 on November 21, 2007, 11:36:40: Sorry, just been and emptied so should be ok to send message now.

Don't worry Everyone I'm in the process of obtaining few last contact details to be able to put into the hat so will be sending you all your swap details soon.

trina x
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Post by: debster on November 21, 2007, 22:01:11: ted 72 tried to pm you my details twice your in box must be full yes i would still like in are we sticking to a gardening theme?
debs ;D
Title: Re: anyone interested in a secret santa swap?
Post by: ted72 on November 25, 2007, 14:50:42: Finally got round to sending all those who are participating a pm with the details of who they are playing santa to.

Sorry for the delay, my son was sent home from school on Friday ill so I have been busy playing nurse.

there are 18 people taking part if anyone is interested in the statistics.

Please send me a pm when you post your gift and keep this thread informed when you receive your gift parcel.

many thanks

trina x
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Post by: caroline7758 on November 25, 2007, 16:25:46: Tried to send you a pm, trina, but your inbox is full again!
Does it matter when we send the pressies, and are we allowed to open them before Christmas? ;D
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Post by: Georgie on November 26, 2007, 22:32:56: I know 'I'm in' but can I just check one thing before I post off the pressie. Am I supposed to reveal my identity or keep it secret? I thought the whole idea was to keep it a secret but something you said earlier made me wonder, Trina.

G x
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Post by: caroline7758 on November 30, 2007, 18:04:18: Just bumping this up to see if anyone can answer mine and Georgie's questions. :D
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Post by: sarah on November 30, 2007, 18:12:33: i would like the answer to these questions too. i was thinking of sending mine quite soon. maybe we could put a note in the envelope/parcel saying its from secret santa and then say who its really from inside the pretty wrap. i've never done one before though so it may be the wrong way. i know i would like to know who mine is from so i can say thanks. :)
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Post by: star on December 01, 2007, 14:35:58: Thats a good idea Sarah, it would be nice to say thanks :D
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Post by: ted72 on December 01, 2007, 22:34:19: Hi sorry I've been quiet guys.

Yes sarahs suggestion to put your identity in the parcel inside the xmas paper is what I would recommend.

I recommend parcels be posted no later than 15th December to ensure delivery for the big day.

Please ensure that we stick to the price limit of £8.00 for pressie and postage.

Also don't forget to send me a pm when you have posted your parcel. Please don't post on thread because your recipient may put two and two together if they receive a parcel the next day.

All recipients please ensure you post a note on the thread when you receive your parcel to ensure safe delivery.

Thanks and happy present hunting

trina x
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Post by: star on December 03, 2007, 22:58:40: Thank you Trina ;D
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Post by: Blue Bird on December 06, 2007, 19:42:25: Santa has been to my house !!!!!!!!!!!! ;D ;D

thank you Santa will puy under my tree on Sunday when it goes up !!
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Post by: ted72 on December 06, 2007, 21:07:43: Fantastic bluebird, bet your secret santa is pleased to see your posting saying their goodies have arrived.... whoever could it be?? ha ha

Everyone else participating please dont forget to keep me informed when you have sent your parcels.

trina x
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Post by: star on December 08, 2007, 20:16:49: Santa's been here too...... :D
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Post by: ted72 on December 11, 2007, 12:20:54: Hi guys, just a reminder to get all those parcels sent off to santa asap before he gets too overloaded with last minute postal rush.

thanks to all those who have posted and kept it all secret until the big day.

trina x
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Post by: caroline7758 on December 12, 2007, 17:18:49: Got mine today. Couldn't resist opening the card that came with it but the pressie will be a secret until Christmas Day. Many thanks to you know who!
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Post by: sarah on December 13, 2007, 13:45:55: oooooo mine arrived today. i havent opened it yet.............i am going to be very good and try not to open it until the day. which is almost impossible for me!!! i have to set a good example to my children though. ::). thank you to my secret santa. ;D
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Post by: debster on December 15, 2007, 12:07:40: ooh ooh santa has been here today and hubby made me put it under the tree bah humbug but thank you santa anyway ;D
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Post by: Lauren S on December 15, 2007, 15:27:22: Santa has really been busy today in chilly Devon. He came and visited me too today. THANK-YOU secret Santa. I'm being a very good girl it is under the (imaginery tree) ;D. I will open on Christmas day..

Thank-You, Thank-You :D

Happy Christmas xx
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Post by: Georgie on December 15, 2007, 21:09:36: Yes, Santa has been here today too. Thank you very much Secret Santa, I've put it with the others until I can get my act together and bring the tree in. ;D

G x
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Post by: Carol on December 15, 2007, 21:40:28: Ooo didn't know there was a thread about Santas swap. My pressie arrived on Thurs. and has been put to one side till Xmas Eve. Thanks whoever you are.

;)
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Post by: flowerofshona2007 on December 15, 2007, 23:50:08: My prezzie arrived today and is under the tree :D it smells nice ;D
I sent mine off today so it should arrive Mon/Tues :D
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Post by: norfolklass on December 17, 2007, 12:01:25: woohoo, Secret Santa's been to Norwich too!!!
thank you very much, it'll be the first pressie under the tree ;D
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Post by: Deb P on December 17, 2007, 14:14:51: Came home from shopping to find Secret Santa has visited here too, many thanks whoever you are.... ;D
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Post by: bupster on December 17, 2007, 16:22:03: Santa's been here too - thank you!
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Post by: ted72 on December 19, 2007, 18:44:31: Hi guys

A reminder please that parcels not yet posted need to go out ASAP owing to christmas deadline.

Please put a post on this thread if your secret santa parcel has arrrived safely

thanks

trina x
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Post by: purple sprouting on December 20, 2007, 21:58:19: Hi everyone,

My pressie arrived yesterday - many thanks. I have not yet sent my 'secret santa' - I have tried to send a message to TED72 but your mail box is full.

Trina, please note that I will post my 'secret santa' tomorrow - many apologies for the delay but I've had a few unexpected difficulties in reaching the post office this week.

Kind regards

Ann
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Post by: purple sprouting on December 21, 2007, 18:35:58: Hi Trina,

Your PM box is still full - just to confirm that I have posted my 'secret santa' today - 1st class - so hopefully it will arrive in time.

Many many thanks for organising this bit of fun - and many apologies for being the 'weak link'.

Regards

Ann
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Post by: ted72 on December 21, 2007, 19:33:53: My secret santa parcel arrived safely and is tucked under my tree ready to be opened, Had a good squash and shake of it but can't work out what it is ;)

Thanks secret santa.
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Post by: Jeannine on December 22, 2007, 12:37:02: Santa came today, thank you Santa, I have tried guessing but this one is evading me,it doesn't rattle, it doesn't smell, and it is perfectly square ... it is driving me nuts...ah nuts,maybe it is a box of nuts, no that would rattle,I can't stand it but will promise to wait.

XX Jeannine
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Post by: debster on December 22, 2007, 18:44:02: mine smells lovely and will actually be the only one i have to open on christmas day because of divorced families we end up having 3 or 4 christmases ;D
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Post by: Lauren S on December 22, 2007, 20:09:55: Ahhhhhhh Debs, don't be fooled by the smell. I've used that trick many many times to fool people ;). I also add small stones to gifts to put people off what is really inside. ;D

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa42/ElleEss_photos/GiftPenguin.jpg)
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Post by: debster on December 22, 2007, 21:48:48: Lauren you sneaky peaky i hadnt thought about that too trusting see :D
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Post by: Jeannine on December 23, 2007, 00:17:41: Well I have figured mine out, Perfectly square and heavy not very thick, I have a stone floor tile, I just need another 50 now!!! XX Jeannine
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Post by: debster on December 25, 2007, 13:23:26: May i say a very big thank you for my pressie fro toms lottie so thank you tom i have a bar of the most gorgeous smelling gardeners soap cos if you remember i started a thread on how to get my hands clean for my job as a nurse
thank you very much tom its perfect
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Post by: Jeannine on December 25, 2007, 13:29:36: I also want to say Thankyou for the two wonderful baking books that came my way, someone has certainly been reading my posts.

There was no name inside but I think I have it figured(hope so), one Secret Santa announced she was unable to get to the post office and had posted late , then mine showed up with an apology cos Santa was ill!!

So Thank you,please reveal yourself ( oh I hope I am right) the gift is smashing. Am I right ?

Have a smashing day..

XXX With love Jeannine
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Post by: Lauren S on December 25, 2007, 16:05:45: I want to say a hugeeeeeeeeeeeeee THANK-YOU to Trina for my secret santa gift. A garden planner diary and six adorable photo frames. I couldn't have wished for a better gift.
THANK-YOU so much.

Hugs
Lauren xx

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa42/ElleEss_photos/ThankYouBirdRow.jpg)
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Post by: Weed-Digga on December 25, 2007, 16:51:34: Sorry, not sure if we were supposed to reveal who we posted our pressie to. My secret Santa didn't reveal themselves - Ooh I don't mean like that!!
Merry Christmas Everyone!!
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Post by: ted72 on December 25, 2007, 17:14:18: yes I think its fine to reveal who you bought pressi for now.

Shall I put a list up for everyone?

Thanks to Carol for my gift, they will make my material drawer smell lovely.

Your very welcome Lauren, I dropped hints with my other half for a planner myself but flew straight over his head like all the other hints. ha ha

trina x
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Post by: Georgie on December 25, 2007, 19:57:44: I'd also like to say thank you very much to my (anonymous) secret Santa for the imaginative 'grow your own beanstalk', mug to drink my coffee in whilst I wait for it to grow and the bath stuff to relax in afer all that hard work! Such a super, thoughtful gift. ;D

G x
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Post by: flowerofshona2007 on December 26, 2007, 00:35:32: Thank you to my secret santa for some lovely hand ade soap and i lovely bath potion.
Huge hugs to Christine 7758 ((((((((((((hugs))))))))))))))))
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Post by: sarah on December 26, 2007, 08:14:37: thank you thank you to lovely Deb.P for a lovely pruning knife and mmmmmmm...a lush massage bar. yummy thanks indeed. :-* ;D
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Post by: Jeannine on December 26, 2007, 09:42:28: It was me that sent yoursWeed Digga, I left John to wrap, pack and post, and I supedct he forgot to put the card in, I do hope you are happy with the gift XX Jeannine
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Post by: Weed-Digga on December 26, 2007, 12:01:59: Jeannine - thank you so much, a lovely Christmas ornament and......... best of all, loads of lovely Winter Squash seeds! I should have guessed it was you, who else would have such a diverse collection of Squash seeds!!

I adore Pumpkins and Squash and can't wait for Spring to come now!!

Hope you liked your cookery books, I know you like to bake, hope there are some recipes that you don't already have.

Weed-Digga
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Post by: caroline7758 on December 26, 2007, 13:04:50: And thanks from me to Star for some lovely soap and lip balm- just what I need in this chilly weather. :D
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Post by: purple sprouting on December 26, 2007, 18:24:21: Many thanks to Norfolklass for the lovely handmade soap collection - they smell and look gorgeous.
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Post by: Jeannine on December 26, 2007, 18:30:35: Weed digga, I read your New Year plans, much more squash and new toms I think you said so I tried to send you some unusual imported ones, let me know if you need any info about them XX Jeannine
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Post by: Lauren S on December 26, 2007, 22:30:30: Tom you are very welcome. I hope it's something you like to grow and that they all germinate and grow to their full potential.

Lauren :)
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Post by: star on December 27, 2007, 12:44:46: Hi Sarah, Thank you sooo much for your lovely gift. The soaps are delightful and smell fantastic ;D ;D

You are welcome Caroline, I do hope they will be useful ;)

Star x
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Post by: Tin Shed on December 28, 2007, 12:13:40: Many thanks, Purple Sprouting, for my lovely garden vouchers - if I wasn't going to work this afternoon I would be down to the garden centre spending it!!!!
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Post by: sarah on December 28, 2007, 12:48:11: Quote from: star on December 27, 2007, 12:44:46
Hi Sarah, Thank you sooo much for your lovely gift. The soaps are delightful and smell fantastic ;D ;D
Star x

my pleasure. :) The lovely soaps are made by our very own Trixiebelle. ;D
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Post by: Jeannine on December 28, 2007, 21:14:19: I still don't know who sent my pressie, please own up XX Jeannine
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Post by: Jeannine on December 28, 2007, 21:46:50: Now I know, Thank you Weed digga, it seems we swapped to each other, now I know why you mentioned the books after I thanked anonymously, the books are great, thank you again, there are lots in there I didn't know so am very happy for them to join my cookery library.

Much love XX Jeannine
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Post by: norfolklass on January 01, 2008, 15:22:52: Quote from: purple sprouting on December 26, 2007, 18:24:21
Many thanks to Norfolklass for the lovely handmade soap collection - they smell and look gorgeous.

care of Trixiebelle – thank you Trixiebelle! ;D

and thanks very much to Tin Shed for all my loverly pressies!! (I've been meaning to buy myself a garden kneeler for ages, apparently I make involuntary "oof" noises when getting up ::)) and my old gardening gloves and secateurs have just about worn out so your pressies will go straight into action as soon as it stops raining – thank you!!
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Post by: Tin Shed on January 01, 2008, 15:56:57: It was a pleasure, Norfolklass.
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Post by: Georgie on June 02, 2008, 16:36:47: Quote from: Georgie on December 25, 2007, 19:57:44
I'd also like to say thank you very much to my (anonymous) secret Santa for the imaginative 'grow your own beanstalk', mug to drink my coffee in whilst I wait for it to grow and the bath stuff to relax in afer all that hard work! Such a super, thoughtful gift. ;D

G x

Well here it is, the 'magic beanstalk'. The seed case was very dark brown, 4cm long and 2.5cm wide. (And yes, it does say 'Happy Christmas' on it!) Does anyone have any idea what sort of bean it is?

G x

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y30/georgie_girl15/Edibles/BeanJune08.jpg)

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y30/georgie_girl15/Edibles/BeancloseupJune08.jpg)
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Post by: star on June 02, 2008, 21:47:07: From here it looks like something has just caught a green butterfly ;D ;D

Keep the pics coming G. This could be interesting :D
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Post by: Georgie on June 02, 2008, 21:53:45: Quote from: star on June 02, 2008, 21:47:07
From here it looks like something has just caught a green butterfly ;D ;D

Keep the pics coming G. This could be interesting :D

ROFL!

G x
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Post by: Georgie on June 13, 2008, 21:03:27: Here's the triffid today. G x

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y30/georgie_girl15/Edibles/Bean13June08.jpg)
Title: Re: anyone interested in a secret santa swap?
Post by: star on June 13, 2008, 21:43:18: Its looking healthy Georgie.

Unless anyone owns up you may have to wait till it grows up to find out what type it is. Its got my interest now as well ;D
Title: Re: anyone interested in a secret santa swap?
Post by: debster on June 13, 2008, 21:53:17: ive no idea what it is but i could contact the people i bought it from to find out if you like
Title: Re: anyone interested in a secret santa swap?
Post by: Georgie on June 13, 2008, 21:55:16: Quote from: debster on June 13, 2008, 21:53:17
ive no idea what it is but i could contact the people i bought it from to find out if you like

...and spoil the fun of guessing? ;) ;D

G x
Title: Re: anyone interested in a secret santa swap?
Post by: debster on June 13, 2008, 22:13:45: i may find out and totally mislead you with it lol ;D as they say time will out ;)
Title: Re: anyone interested in a secret santa swap?
Post by: Amazin on June 14, 2008, 23:14:42: Quote
Does anyone have any idea what sort of bean it is?

Ask the bloke with the goose under his arm

;D
Title: Re: anyone interested in a secret santa swap?
Post by: debster on June 14, 2008, 23:23:21: amazin i know its late and im tired but i dont get that?
???
Title: Re: anyone interested in a secret santa swap?
Post by: ceres on June 14, 2008, 23:39:52: http://www.theecologist.org/pages/archive_detail.asp?content_id=697 (http://www.theecologist.org/pages/archive_detail.asp?content_id=697)
Title: Re: anyone interested in a secret santa swap?
Post by: debster on June 15, 2008, 10:47:02: i dont remember a goose in the story!!!! :-\
Title: Re: anyone interested in a secret santa swap?
Post by: jordsbabe on July 16, 2008, 21:48:07: This sounds good Do you think it will happen again this year?
Title: Re: anyone interested in a secret santa swap?
Post by: star on July 22, 2008, 21:06:03: Quote from: Georgie on June 13, 2008, 21:03:27
Here's the triffid today. G x

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y30/georgie_girl15/Edibles/Bean13June08.jpg)

You posted this on 13th June Georgie, how big is it now? Any ideas what it is yet.......please dont say bean ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: anyone interested in a secret santa swap?
Post by: Georgie on July 22, 2008, 21:12:46: Hi Star

I'm afraid I had to chuck it away. :'( The growing tip you can see in the pic reached the kitchen ceiling with no sign of any more leaves. :( And there was no way I could get it out of the plastic pot it came in without serious root damage by that stage. So if this means I'll be drummed out of the secret santa in future I quite understand. ::)

G x
Title: Re: anyone interested in a secret santa swap?
Post by: littlebabybird on July 23, 2008, 00:38:42: Quote from: jordsbabe on July 16, 2008, 21:48:07
This sounds good Do you think it will happen again this year?
sounds brilliant to me, i hope it happens again
lbb
Title: Re: anyone interested in a secret santa swap?
Post by: star on July 23, 2008, 01:26:45: Oh dear Georgie :(, not to worry these things happen. I bet you were disappointed, though not as disappointed as Jack ;D!

LBB........it was good last year, Im sure it will happen again as everyone enjoyed it :D
Title: Re: anyone interested in a secret santa swap?
Post by: debster on July 24, 2008, 21:35:29: oh Georgie that was a shame, still at least it wished you a merry christmas even if it was in june lol ;D
Title: Re: anyone interested in a secret santa swap?
Post by: Georgie on July 24, 2008, 21:40:02: Quote from: debster on July 24, 2008, 21:35:29
oh Georgie that was a shame, still at least it wished you a merry christmas even if it was in june lol ;D

Yep. And it was a bit of fun too. ;D

G x
Title: Re: anyone interested in a secret santa swap?
Post by: Mushy Pea on August 03, 2008, 18:58:02: Quote from: debster on June 15, 2008, 10:47:02
i dont remember a goose in the story!!!! :-\

I think it laid golden eggs. ;D
Title: Re: anyone interested in a secret santa swap?
Post by: manicscousers on November 18, 2008, 18:30:20: just found a 'magic bean '
a.k.a.... canavalia ensiformis or jack bean..continues at an astonishing rate :o
don't know if that's the one ;D