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Title: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: Digeroo on November 03, 2009, 21:01:47
The parcel is winging its way to the seaside hopefully it will arrive soon. 

I am going to pm each person to check that they are ready to receive it.

Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: sarah on November 04, 2009, 13:07:07
Hee hee its arrived already! What a lovely package of treats. What can be nicer than sitting at the kitchen table in the sunshine, eating bubble and squeak, sorting through seeds.
I will forward the parcel tomorrow, all being well. The next person should know who they are...  ;D
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: Digeroo on November 04, 2009, 18:20:25
The parcel liked the seaside so much that it has decided to have another day. 
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: mpdjulie on November 04, 2009, 22:28:58
Digeroo, did you get my pm with my address details?
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: Digeroo on November 04, 2009, 22:41:38
Yes on my list I will send you a PM when it is due.  Parcel just leaving Sarah
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: mpdjulie on November 04, 2009, 22:42:55
Thanks for letting me know :)
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: flowerofshona2007 on November 06, 2009, 12:11:38
It arrived here this morning, wow what a lot to look through ! All done, packed up and ready to send out first thing tomorow :)

Clue its of to a place where sweet girls carry heavy weights!

Ok im pants at clues  ;D
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: thifasmom on November 06, 2009, 12:16:59
 ;D
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: sarah on November 06, 2009, 12:33:10
blimey that reached you quick! it didnt go in the post till 4.30 yesterday. thats less than 24 hours.  ;D
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: Robert_Brenchley on November 06, 2009, 16:01:20
Is it too late to join the list? I managed to miss the original thread somehow. Well, I know how. I had some horrible stomach bug I couldn't get rid of, and missed the fact that there were multiple parcel threads.
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: Digeroo on November 06, 2009, 16:14:28
I have decided to close the list at the moment.  Regards all
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: flowerofshona2007 on November 07, 2009, 11:47:28
Its on its way  :D
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: asbean on November 07, 2009, 12:21:39
Its on its way  :D

Two parcels in two days - that was a lucky coincidence  8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: thifasmom on November 09, 2009, 12:32:52
its landed, lots of goodies to pick from, thanks for arranging the swap Digeroo.

will be posted on this afternoon but i'll confirm once i have posted it.
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: thifasmom on November 10, 2009, 15:49:47
didn't get to post it yesterday as planned but got it into the post this morning 1st class to the next recipent.
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: thifasmom on November 13, 2009, 23:54:57
hasn't this arrive yet ??? ??? ??? ??? it was sent 1st class
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: Jayb on November 14, 2009, 12:24:37
Safely received and soon to be on its merry way.
A big thank you to digeroo and all taking part.
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: thifasmom on November 14, 2009, 17:26:48
Whew!!, thank god for that i can breath easy now :)
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: Jayb on November 15, 2009, 13:32:57
Thought I'd let everyone know Digeroo's parcel is all wrapped up ready to be posted tomorrow :)
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: grannyjanny on November 15, 2009, 19:33:24
A~ny clues as to where next?
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: Digeroo on November 15, 2009, 19:56:58
Think its on its way north for a bit of a highland fling.
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: Digeroo on November 15, 2009, 19:59:16
Some of the list have been away so things are getting out of order.  Hopefully when it arrives the receiver will pm me.
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: plot51A on November 18, 2009, 14:24:39
Parcel has landed here safely - thanks so much for organising this Digeroo. It will be off on its way for a highland fling tomorrow or at latest Friday
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: Sholls on November 23, 2009, 15:27:47
The parcel arrived this afternoon & will be winging its' way to liquorice growing country tomorrow.

Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: reddyreddy on November 23, 2009, 16:02:46
what happened to me??? I got a pm last week telling me to expect it and I've not seen hide nor hair of it!  ???
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: cheerfulness on November 23, 2009, 16:06:00
Yippee. Can't wait!  ;D

Reddy - looking at your profile it seems I send to you.  ;)
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: asbean on November 23, 2009, 16:56:51
I think Digeroo has the same people on her list as are on mine - and in the same order too  ::) ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: Sholls on November 24, 2009, 11:36:44
The lists are certainly similar, but the packages were quite different. :D

Anyhoo, the parcel has been posted south.
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: asbean on November 24, 2009, 11:45:02
It's lovely to think of parcels of seeds chasing each other round the country.   :) :) :)
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: Digeroo on November 24, 2009, 11:53:17
Six done 13 more to go.    Presume it will begin to slow up before Christmas.
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: chriscross1966 on November 24, 2009, 13:57:48
I think Digeroo has the same people on her list as are on mine - and in the same order too  ::) ::) ::) ::)

I missed Asbeans one, I'm only on Digeroo's (I hope)

chrisc
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: Digeroo on November 24, 2009, 14:08:22
Yes Chris you are certainly on my list, at the current rate of progress it will be another three weeks.

Please keep it moving on folks, there are others waiting. ;) ;) ;)

Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: chriscross1966 on November 24, 2009, 14:09:50
Yes Chris you are certainly on my list, at the current rate of progress it will be another three weeks.

Please keep it moving on folks, there are others waiting. ;) ;) ;)



Yay!.... early Christmas present :D
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: mickhindle on November 24, 2009, 15:08:01
Lets keep it heading south........ ;) im a waiting!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: reddyreddy on November 26, 2009, 13:38:06
nothing arrived yet but will send on as soon as it arrives  ;D
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: cheerfulness on November 26, 2009, 16:47:30
I've just received it here today myself, reddyreddy.  I'll get it in the post to you once I've been through it. It's a fab parcel and very worth the wait!  ;D

Will get my husband to post it on tomorrow.

Thanks for getting it to me so speedily, Sholls.  ;)
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: reddyreddy on November 30, 2009, 18:10:26
It has arrived and is very different from Asbeans swap which I did a few weeks ago! Will send on tomorrow!   ;D
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: reddyreddy on November 30, 2009, 18:11:58
by the way it's on to see Toby's owner!
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: Digeroo on December 04, 2009, 08:18:33
It has now apparently been posted on yesterday so is now on its way again.  Please don't sit on the parcel for 4 days folks.
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: actiongran on December 07, 2009, 08:51:14
Any news of where its going? patiently waiting as been off all week but not fit 4 lotty.... a parcel would be so exciting!
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: mpdjulie on December 07, 2009, 13:43:45
It should be with me next but I havent had it yet, btw I'm in Coventry, West Midlands.
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: reddyreddy on December 07, 2009, 18:07:23
the parcel has been posted, and yes it's on it's way to you Julie, huge apologies of the delay it arrived to me a week later than expected and by then I was well into the schools Christmas countdown (play, hampers, collections, cake making, etc, etc.!) I put some lovely stuff in so I hope it's worth the wait!  :-*
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: mpdjulie on December 07, 2009, 18:36:08
Cant wait to receive it - its the first time i have been part of a seed swap  ;D
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: mpdjulie on December 08, 2009, 12:12:30
Parcel received - have some lovely seeds thanks everyone who's took part so far  :)
Will be posting off tomorrow now.
It will be going to John's literary accomplice who drinks beer with a spicy lady!!  ;D
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: reddyreddy on December 08, 2009, 13:39:49
glad it arrived, apologies for the delay, we're not all perfect... but I'm sure it will get all the way round long before it's time to actually sow anything!
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: grannyjanny on December 08, 2009, 20:44:03
Brilliant clue Julie. BTW OH is John ;D ;D ;D.
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: mpdjulie on December 09, 2009, 11:10:35
Parcel posted 1st class this morning   :)
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: mpdjulie on December 12, 2009, 12:41:15
Has the parcel arrived yet? 
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: grannyjanny on December 12, 2009, 17:03:39
No not yet. Getting a bit concerned.
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: grannyjanny on December 14, 2009, 17:54:00
Arrived today not had chance to open it yet. Will get it on its way tomorrow ABW.
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: mpdjulie on December 14, 2009, 22:04:31
What a relief, all that needless worry!!
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: Digeroo on December 16, 2009, 11:07:24
Decided to give myself a turn.  I send out a large package filled with goodies and received a very small packet containing a few interesting things.

Some of the seeds are out of date, some dipped in grease, and a few little gems.

It was repacked in one of the envelopes that I had orgininally put seed in inside a much much bigger one.

This was supposed to be a seed swap not a seed grabbing exercise.  Yes I got a lot of them at 50p a packet but....

Not sure I think that there is any point in continuing.  Feel a bit deflated to say the least.  I feel too embarrassed to post it on. 

Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: chriscross1966 on December 16, 2009, 11:20:57
eh?
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: mpdjulie on December 16, 2009, 13:14:44
I must say that I thought what came my way was very interesting.  Lots of flowers and vegetable seeds,  some I had no clue as to what they were as their latin names were written on labels and nothing else whilst others were run of the mill seeds but nevertheless seeds.  I have no clue as to what  envelope you are talking about but I posted it back out in a grey plastic mailing bag. 
Hope that you'll reconsider sending parcel back out.
Julie
Merry Christmas All
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: anemone on December 16, 2009, 14:32:33
Oh no! I think i was next!!

Please reconsider sending it on. A smaller package is miles better than no package :)
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: Digeroo on December 16, 2009, 14:50:30
Please see this thread for new rules

http://www.allotments4all.co.uk/smf/index.php/topic,56887.msg579762/topicseen.html#new
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: chriscross1966 on December 16, 2009, 16:27:56
Please see this thread for new rules

http://www.allotments4all.co.uk/smf/index.php/topic,56887.msg579762/topicseen.html#new

Do you want me to send the stuff I was going to add to you directly to help with the "restock"? I can probably post it out on Friday (works xmas do tonight, can't imagine I'll remember it either when I get home tonight or tomorrow morning :D)..... there's a fiar old bit of stuff there including exoticish tomatoes and whacky beans, giant pumpkins etc....

chrisc
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: BarriedaleNick on December 16, 2009, 17:52:56
d**n Digeroo - was looking forward to sharing a few and getting a few surprises back.
Rules seem pretty sensible to me..
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: Robert_Brenchley on December 16, 2009, 20:34:52
Sounds as though some miserable so-and-so has cheated!
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: Jayb on December 16, 2009, 20:52:34
Decided to give myself a turn.  I send out a large package filled with goodies and received a very small packet containing a few interesting things.

Sorry to hear things have gone askew  >:( I know how much I enjoy receiving swap parcels.
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: Digeroo on December 18, 2009, 11:04:43
Its on its way again for a touch of education?

The next two people have agreed to give it a bit of a boost, and I put a few extras in myself.

Sorry about the rules but....

For those wishing to join the postage cost is currently about £2 a little more if you go for first class and a little less for second.  Will those on the list please PM me that they are still on board.

There are 5 more on the list so at the current rate that will take about a month but hopefully the post will be back on form and it will be about the middle of jan, if anyone else wants to give it a whirl.



Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: reddyreddy on December 18, 2009, 11:24:36
It was quite a good mix when it arrived (and left me) although smaller than Asbeans, I put in the same amout as I took out, I did notice quite a few out of date in this and in Asbeans parcel when it reached me. Shame, as it's a great way of trying new things, especially if you only take out a few seeds of what you are interested in and leave the rest for someone else to try. Rules are definately worth stating at the beginning of future swaps.
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: chriscross1966 on December 18, 2009, 13:35:38
I did notice quite a few out of date in this and in Asbeans parcel when it reached me. Shame, as it's a great way of trying new things, especially if you only take out a few seeds of what you are interested in and leave the rest for someone else to try. Rules are definately worth stating at the beginning of future swaps.

Out of date might only be in the minds of the seed sellers... things like tomatoes, squashes, most onions and cabbages should be good for about 5 years with at least 50% viability....

the stuff I plan on putting in is all dated 2010 or 2011 apart from the self-saved stuff.....

chrisc
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: lottiedolly on December 18, 2009, 20:25:45
May I join, I have a lot of spare seeds that i would like to swap. I promise that they will be in date and if not in the original packs they will be in seed packs that i have downloaded and made.
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: Digeroo on December 18, 2009, 21:24:12
I would like to say a big thank you for those people who have volunteered to give it a bit of a boost on the way past.

Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: chriscross1966 on December 23, 2009, 15:10:24
Just been dropped off by Anemone... hurrah!.... Don't care what else I get for Christmas, the parcel excitement for thsi will take some beating :D....

Taken:
Uchi Kuri x3;
Bean O’Driscoll x14;
Achocha x 10;
Bean Cherokee trail of Tears x 14,
Tonda Padana x 4;
Leek Musselburgh, Purple Cauli, Parsnip Wt Germ (all x pinch, )

Added: Yin-Yang bean x 50;
Red onion Tropea ~50;
Butter bean x 6,
Giant butter bean x 5;
Cucumber (mix of Cucino and Prima Top) all female x 14;
Mini pepper x 15;
Pumpkin Hooligan x 10;
Baby Carrot x lots;
Pumpkin Atlantic Giant x 10;
Striato Italia Zucchini x  ~100;
Tomato San Marzano x ~50;
Aubergine long purple x~30;
Hunter F1 Butternut x 6;
Herb Cumin x ~150;
Yugoslavian finger gourd x 7;
Delicata Squash x10;
White Spanish Onion x ~300;
Pumpkin Rouge Vif D’Etampes x 4;
Strawberry Popcorn x ~25;
Leek Autumn Giant x ~50;
Tomato Black Krim x ~30;
Bean Borlotti Firetongue x 10;
Squash Winter Festival x 6;
Pumpkin Becky x ~10
Courgette Defender x~10;
Tomato Giant Spanish Yellow x ~20

I need to check a few other places I squirrel seeds away and my current "next year" seedbox to check I've not missed anything I either could do with or can live without..... I'm sure there's some Broad Bean "Sutton" and Italian ltall peas somewhere.

It's not likely to get on its way again until Tuesday.... unfortunately I'm in the office tomorrow and I know we're not due a postal collection again until Tuesday...

chrisc
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: lottiedolly on December 23, 2009, 15:39:29
Chris that is a mighty seed selection boost  ;D
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: anemone on December 23, 2009, 23:14:04


Lol – just logging on to say I’d sent on the swap. That is quite a list to add :)

Even before that the parcel well exceeded my expectations, thanks for keeping it going Digeroo!
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: chriscross1966 on January 04, 2010, 08:46:37
One last spin through...

Taken: Mrs Lewis Purple Podded x 20,
Quick heading calabrese x pinch.

Added (found some more :D)

Celeriac Giant Prague x ~350
Basil x ~400
Carrots (assorted) x ~100
Dwarf Green Kale x ~10
Beetroot Globe 2 x 20
Tomato San Marzano2 x ~30
Tomato Roma x ~30
Swiss White Chard x ~10
Turnip Purple top Milan x ~30
Cabbage Greyhound x25

Some of the last lot don't have dates on but all were bought last year and should still be well in date.




And so it passes on (now that the post is running at work again)

The great reef but not the yankee hospital department, with mixed pencil inner is stolen away, and yet without the editor.

chrisc
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: Digeroo on January 04, 2010, 08:52:11
I am glad that you decided to give Mrs Lewis's a try.  I really fell for this one, lovely looking plants, great taste and huge crop.  Hope it does as well for you. 
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: chriscross1966 on January 04, 2010, 08:55:46
Oops... just realised I misread a packet, that should only be 25 yin-yang beans.... IIRC there was one whole pack ....

chrisc
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: lottiedolly on January 04, 2010, 09:05:11
Chrisscross, you must have a massive plot, how much land do you have and i am utterly envious.

 ;D
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: BarriedaleNick on January 04, 2010, 10:13:27
As I am next on the list ( i think) just wanted to say a massive thanks to Digeroo for organising and for chriscross1966 for bulking it up (and anyone else who has done so).

I bought a few extra packs and thought I was doing well but that list is fantastic..

Cheers y'all.  ;D
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: chriscross1966 on January 04, 2010, 13:40:14
I've got about 300sq metres (including the bit I'm taking on this year), but I'm a bit of a dillettant really... being single I don't need lots of anything so tend to grow one 14-foot row (long thin plot) of anything that I'm interested in and also as a ong-time vegetarian (24 of my 43 years) I appreciate the opportunity to try different things.... if I don't like it then, well, it was only one 14-foot row.....

I'm a bit of a nut about onions though, and I like squash so they do tend to get a lot of space but it's been nice having my own spuds even though they're nearly all gone now and next year the plan is to make rather better use of the space and not play it quite so fast and loose with the timing of certain things.... leeks and brassicas especially....

chrisc
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: Robert_Brenchley on January 10, 2010, 20:41:54
Any news of the parcel?
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: phlips66 on January 10, 2010, 21:58:50
is it to later for me to join in,there sounds like some good stuff in the swap and i have some seeds i could add to it, happy to pay the p+p
 hope i can       thanks.
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: chriscross1966 on January 13, 2010, 13:47:56
Having talked to our postroom controller I've discovered that we've only had one collection since Christmas so it looks like Oxford's postal serviceis pretty spannered at the moment.... we can fret a bit less,....

chrisc
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: BarriedaleNick on January 13, 2010, 15:20:56
Any news of the parcel?

The parcel left me last week week Robert - on it's way to Mick but you'd have to ask Digeroo where you are on the list.  Worth the wait IMHO!!
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: mickhindle on January 15, 2010, 08:58:37
OK, parcel hasnt arrived yet...... though I have only had one postal delivery in the last ten days....
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: Robert_Brenchley on January 15, 2010, 19:14:11
Now it's thawing I should soon be able to get an idea of whether the oca and catawissa onions I hope to put in are still alive!
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: mickhindle on January 17, 2010, 16:02:24
Hi All,
Parcel arrived today - great collection of seeds, havent taken much but have added a few new ones to it.....will be on its way to next recipient midweek - I cant get to post office before then.
To all those who like to guess where its going - home of the fishmarket
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: mickhindle on January 21, 2010, 12:21:15
Hi all, parcel is on its way to the next destination..........
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: Twoflower on January 23, 2010, 20:45:10
Ok parcel landed today, back on it's way on monday..........are we still doing cryptic clues?  If so it's heading to bob the beekeeper :)
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: asbean on January 24, 2010, 11:25:15
What's happened to Digeroo?  She hasn't been online since the 10th, and normally posts several times a day. I do hope she's OK.

 :-\ :-\ :-\ :-\ :-\
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: grannyjanny on January 24, 2010, 18:24:47
 She may be on holiday. I think she mentioned it on the SAD thread.
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: Robert_Brenchley on January 26, 2010, 12:52:25
The parcel arrived this morning. I'll get to the allotment as soon as I can (probably tomorrow) and get some of the catawissa onions. Someone's already added lots of oca, but if it runs short you can PM me and I'll send some on to the next person on the list.

Meanwhile my computer monitor's died on me, and I've only got the library computer that I can acess so I may be a bit slow responding to anything on the site.
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: Robert_Brenchley on January 27, 2010, 12:10:36
Just to let you know that, on top of everything else, the DSS have LOST my sicknote! It's going to take me another week to get any cash out of them, and meanwhile there may be delays getting to parcel back in the post. Please accept my apologies.
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: Digeroo on January 27, 2010, 12:41:17
Sorry folks I have been for my January sun fix.  It was £10 for half an hour on the internet so I have been having withdrawl symptoms.  It is only £3 at Gatwick.  Not sure what the hotel are trying to do, no one is going to pay that amount.
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: lottiedolly on January 27, 2010, 12:51:57
Most importantly, did you have a lovely time, have you come back refreshed and rejuevenated ready to re-enter the rat race???  :)
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: Robert_Brenchley on January 30, 2010, 14:42:16
My funds are sorted (to my vast relief as you can imagine) and it'll be on its way on Monday. Once again I apologise for the delay.
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: grannyjanny on January 30, 2010, 19:45:58
So glad for you Robert. It's a pain when things that like that happen. I don't know how they expect people to manage ::).
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: lottiedolly on February 01, 2010, 14:27:04

Are you going to give us a clue as to where it is going to next  ;)

My funds are sorted (to my vast relief as you can imagine) and it'll be on its way on Monday. Once again I apologise for the delay.
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: Digeroo on February 01, 2010, 14:41:55
The next person should receive a pm to say it is on its way.  Depending on its arrival at the next person it should be with you soon.
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: Robert_Brenchley on February 01, 2010, 17:18:42
It's on its way. With very limited internet access at the moment I don't have a decent clue in mind, but it's going to Norvik I've added Catawissa onions, but forgot to put the label in the bag! Grow them on for two years, and use as green onions. The bulbils can be used green, or left to ripen and planted. They're quite strong.
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: actiongran on February 02, 2010, 12:13:55
Hooray its on its way to sunny Norfolk, the snow and ice has melted (from friday) so the postie can get up the hill. Ive got days off this week as well , have finished icing the grandsons cakes and off to the lotty..... and so cant wait to browse and pass on. Thanks to everyone involved. :)
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: actiongran on February 04, 2010, 11:13:58
its arrived!! only thing is, there appears not to be an address list with labels,  has this got lost en route?
I think I received a -pm some time back with the next person, will check.
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: Digeroo on February 04, 2010, 11:50:08
Rather than put in the whole list I have pm the next address to each person.  Do you need it resent  Sorry have not provided labels I am no as orgainised as some.
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: Digeroo on February 04, 2010, 12:40:20
The seed swap parcel has only got two or three more places to go is there anyone else who would like to be added?

Please note this is a swap please read my rather bossy rules sorry about these.


http://www.allotments4all.co.uk/smf/index.php/topic,56887.0.html


Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: phlips66 on February 05, 2010, 09:11:03
hiya
 could i please be added on pm you my details now
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: clairet on February 05, 2010, 13:16:23
Hi Digeroo
I am new to this site, but would love take part. I will PM you my address

Claire x
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: Robert_Brenchley on February 05, 2010, 18:02:27
If it's going around again, I'm interested!
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: actiongran on February 08, 2010, 08:25:51
Digeroo, im not sure how to pm the next person as its hidden in the profile, could you let them know please? many thanks, actiongran.
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: actiongran on February 08, 2010, 08:26:52
parcel on its way to  a gardening peg!
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: actiongran on February 08, 2010, 08:32:04
this is gonna make me late but I have to say I was disappointed with the parcel. It was dirty, messy lots of loose soil and seeds all over the place when I emptyied it out, with packets opened and not closed again.  what a shame there was not much on offer and.... it cost the sender £4.45 . Could we please keep it to SEEDS  to reduce the postage. I have added some and cleaned up bought a nice new jiffy envelope and its not been a great swap like some I have taken part in on here.
Rant over, thanks for listening!!
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: Digeroo on February 08, 2010, 09:33:40
It was invigourated recently by myself and Crisscross  so yet again the idea of a swap seems to be a bit of an issue.  I will have to have a big think of a new system before next year.  It started out with loads of different seeds.

Anyone got any ideas.
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: lottiedolly on February 08, 2010, 09:42:44
What has happened, with digeroos top up and Chrisscrosses, i was really looking forward to something. I thought that the idea was that we put in more than we take out, there has not been many swaps since Chris so i am quite shocked that the parcel was so bad for actiongran, i will try my best to top it up as much as i can when it gets to me, someone must have a bit of a conscience somewhere, well you have to live with yourself for spoiling it for the rest.

sorry for being so harsh but dont you hate it when the few spoil it for the many  :o  >:(
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: Twoflower on February 08, 2010, 09:56:35
Ok i don't know where this went wrong but there where loads of good seeds in when it arrived here. Ok so there where some loose seeds but i surpose that always happens in the post, it doesn't take long to tidy up. If the postage has gone up it it must still have a good stock of seeds, i think i paid £3.25 in postage so many swaps ago.
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: mickhindle on February 08, 2010, 10:00:51
I agree - dont know where the varity has gone - i added several new packets and took very little out! I also repackaged the swap in a new jiffy, as the old one was getting in a bit of a sorry state. If is gonig to come round again add me to the list
Mick
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: Robert_Brenchley on February 08, 2010, 15:30:20
I think both the oca and the Catawissa I added should be justified because of the number of people asking for them; I'm always sending out the latter. I repacked some seeds from the bottom when I had it but it sounds as though they must have fallen out again, as I didn't have spare ziplock bags. I think it's OK to include part-used seed packets, but it would be better to put each one inside a ziplock bag or something similar. They were well packed when they left me, but it was an old Jiffy bag and they won't last forever.
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: lottiedolly on February 08, 2010, 15:38:30
I must admit, i include part used seed packets or i make my own packets, problem is they can be a nightmare for the next person as i sellotape them up like fort knox, does not look pretty but does the job.  :)
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: Robert_Brenchley on February 08, 2010, 19:08:31
I remember those; they're good packets but if you only want to take some and send the rest on you'd have to make a new packet unless you snipped the top really neatly, then taped it again. Most people probably wouldn't bother. Another time, I'll try to ensure that I've got loads of ziplock bags; they're the best I've come across for short term seed storage. I'm not so sure about long-term as they don't breathe.
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: james_Harvey on February 09, 2010, 16:45:36
I think i'm next or 2nd in line, I have a load of zip lock bags that i have been saving for the seed swap so I can tidy up  the packet when i get it.

I'm looking forward to it

regards

James
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: lottiedolly on February 10, 2010, 08:12:25
Actiongran, i am shocked, i received the seed parcel and although all of what digeroo and chris had put in there was gone, i had expected that (coz we all like different stuff), i found the parcel to be a decent size, robert the catawissa onions and oca are lovely, i have taken an oca and 1 bunch of catawissa, i so hope that you let me know what to do and when to plant. The rest of the seeds were mainly standard stuff which is good as i like to grow standard stuff and maybe have a few different varieties.

I apologise if i reacted to actiongrans rant, i do think that the parcel is a good selection and i have added in more than i have taken out, i must say, actiongran you must have emptied out a lot of soil as the parcel is back to being approx 2.50 cost, and maybe that is what upset you.

Digeroo, thank you for arranging this seed swap, and i do hope it goes round again, we do appreciate what you have done.

I will be completing my seed additions tonight and as the postoffice in my village is closed Thurs i will get it in the post Friday.

Agin thankyou guys for all your swaps to the parcel and i hope that the next recipient enjoys it as much as i do.

regards

Kx  ;D
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: Robert_Brenchley on February 10, 2010, 16:33:59
Plant the Catawissa straight away, it's really hardy. Put it in about nine inches apart, and give it two years to reach full size. I honestly don't remember any soil!
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: lottiedolly on February 12, 2010, 06:39:53
ok, i am not very good at the cryptic clues so as per my way of going to the lowest common denominator the parcel is on its way to the land of white stilletos and burberry baseball caps and Faces nightclub...............talk about bad stereotypes, sorry cant thing of anything clever.

 ;D
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: james_Harvey on February 12, 2010, 19:26:03
 ;D

Is it me??

I live in a small village, i moved out of the seaside town to get away from the bad image LOL
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: lottiedolly on February 15, 2010, 09:28:48
Hmmm it could be

hee hee  ;D

;D

Is it me??

I live in a small village, i moved out of the seaside town to get away from the bad image LOL
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: Digeroo on February 15, 2010, 11:01:52
There are now two more to go, are there any more swappers?

Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: lottiedolly on February 15, 2010, 11:10:33
So is it going around again?  ;D

it is jolly good fun

There are now two more to go, are there any more swappers?


Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: Robert_Brenchley on February 15, 2010, 17:53:35
I hope it does!
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: Digeroo on February 15, 2010, 19:48:35
To tell you the truth I am getting a bit tired of keeping track of it.  I sort of feel a responsibility for it  I think if it is going to go round again I will have to find a volunteer to take it on.

Only a couple of people have said they want to have it again.
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: Robert_Brenchley on February 15, 2010, 20:03:07
I've been having a sort out, so I could add some stuff and organise another list if other people are interested.
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: lottiedolly on February 18, 2010, 10:14:31
Hi James, do you have the parcel as we have not heard from you?

Robert, i am definately interested if you arrange for it to go around again

Kx
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: Robert_Brenchley on February 18, 2010, 10:44:37
I hope it hasn't got lost in the post! If there's no demand for another parcel now, I could sit on it till the autumn and send it round then. Most of the contents will be OK for another year, and by then I should have masses of seed to add.
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: lottiedolly on February 18, 2010, 10:54:27
I think that is a good idea Robert, and then you start all over again in the autumn. I also hope it has not got lost in the post James has not logged on to say he has not received it.

By the way, i have planted the catawissa onions as you said, now, is it right they will take 2 years to grow, i have heard that but am not sure, i cannot find growing instructions for them.

Kx
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: Robert_Brenchley on February 18, 2010, 12:00:08
They'll take two years to reach full size. Meanwhile, they've been dry all winter and may need a bit of mollycoddling for a while.
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: phlips66 on February 18, 2010, 19:02:26
i hope it hasnt got lost ive not even seen it yet >:(
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: Digeroo on February 18, 2010, 19:33:17
No response from James at the moment. 
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: chriscross1966 on February 19, 2010, 18:17:52
They'll take two years to reach full size. Meanwhile, they've been dry all winter and may need a bit of mollycoddling for a while.

Plant them where the other plotholders can see them.... always good icebreaker for a conversation with the old'uns :D

chrisc
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: james_Harvey on February 19, 2010, 22:04:38
hi all

sorry i was sent away on business on moday morning, was given 2 hrs notice, just got home. I have a while you are out card here which i assume is for the parcel,

will shoot over the post office in the morning, if it is it i will get it in the post monday morning.

am a bit annoyed as the wireless service in the hotel wouldn't connect to my works laptop.


Regards

james
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: Digeroo on February 19, 2010, 22:37:42
No problems I think we had started to think another parcel had disappeared.  Take your time, everyone else has!!!
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: james_Harvey on February 21, 2010, 13:29:57
hi all

picked it up yesterday, it certainly exceeded my expectations after reading the previous comments,

I have added some enorma beans from mr fothergills, won't be needing all mine this year,
and some kohl rabbi(?), and a few extra packets of seeds i had sitting around,

will be posting parcel 1st thing in the morning 1st class so should arrive at the next destination tuesday or wednesday.

next location: only english town with the prefix county, a practise given by the gpo to distinguish it from another town of the same name, has its roots in mining, and developed the forerunner to the trade unions.

james
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: james_Harvey on February 21, 2010, 13:36:57
hi if it is going around again then i would be interested, as after i have used some of my other seeds i may have some more spare

James
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: Robert_Brenchley on February 21, 2010, 15:27:46
When I had it, it was the best parcel I've had yet. I'm not sure what all the fuss was about.
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: lottiedolly on February 22, 2010, 12:54:40
I agree, i thought that the parcel was great and as i stated before, i truly do not know what actiongran was complaining about, how she put it and what i received was completely different. god knows what type of parcels she has had before.

When I had it, it was the best parcel I've had yet. I'm not sure what all the fuss was about.
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: actiongran on February 23, 2010, 19:42:47
I wish some of you people would have some respect and allow some of us to state an opinion without sooooo much criticism in return. I passed on my comments with respect and stated the facts....maybe it was thanks to all my effort that you enjoyed the parcel so much, I hope so.
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: Digeroo on February 28, 2010, 13:51:33
The parcel has two more people to go, and then back to me.  So this is the final call if anyone else would like to be added. 
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: james_Harvey on February 28, 2010, 20:11:43
has the parcel turned up??

i would like to be added again if possible

regards

james
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: Stopp on February 28, 2010, 20:31:35
Can I be added too?  Not sure about the rules so if someone could pm me and let me know.  I have plenty of seeds to add too, everytime I go shopping I seem to aquire a packet or two   :P  I've no idea how that happens  lol
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: lottiedolly on March 01, 2010, 08:48:25
I would love to go round again if there are enough people. i think i have already put my name down, but not sure so i am requesting again.

kind regards

Kx  ;D
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: mickhindle on March 01, 2010, 09:14:07
If It goes round again let me know........
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: lottiedolly on March 10, 2010, 09:50:18
They'll take two years to reach full size. Meanwhile, they've been dry all winter and may need a bit of mollycoddling for a while.

Jumping up and down, jumping up and down, Robert, my catawissas are showing, thank you very much for adding them to the seed swap, am dead chuffed and really really excited.

Kxx  ;D  :-*  ;D
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: Robert_Brenchley on March 10, 2010, 10:07:36
Great! They seem to be pretty tough so I thought they'd be OK.
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: grawrc on March 12, 2010, 07:13:12
Has this parcel gone awol too?
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: lottiedolly on March 12, 2010, 08:01:40
Not again.....lets hope not
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: phlips66 on March 12, 2010, 09:02:45
hope it hasnt gone awol ,it left me monday morning for its next destination
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: Digeroo on March 12, 2010, 09:36:58
No this arrived at the next person a few days ago and is still chugging slowly onward.  One more to go and then my turn.
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: grawrc on March 12, 2010, 10:15:19
...phew!!
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: chriscross1966 on March 13, 2010, 01:22:48
They'll take two years to reach full size. Meanwhile, they've been dry all winter and may need a bit of mollycoddling for a while.

Jumping up and down, jumping up and down, Robert, my catawissas are showing, thank you very much for adding them to the seed swap, am dead chuffed and really really excited.

Kxx  ;D  :-*  ;D

Welcome to the world of big cat training :)..... my overwintered bul;lbs are now setting off again and I really need to think about moving them cos
1:They've split like som monster shallot and they might be too close together
2: That bit of the plot is earmarked for squash, onions are 30 yards away up the plot......

Be prepared for them to get big in their second year  LD, they reayy are not like other tree onions :D


chrisc
Title: Re: Digeroos pass the parcel seed swap on its way
Post by: Stopp on March 19, 2010, 21:14:33


Parcel is on it's way back home   ;D ;D ;D
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