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Title: marshmello strawberry runners
Post by: manicscousers on October 03, 2007, 15:35:20
I've got loads of the above, and I would like some burpless cucumber seeds,
I'll do 6 runners, wrapped in damp kitchen towel, in a plastic bag, first class..they would need to be planted up on receipt..
if you haven't got any cucumber seeds and want some runners, I'm sure we can sort something out..pm me  ;D
Title: Re: marshmello strawberry runners
Post by: flowerlady on October 03, 2007, 18:21:10
Hiya ... I would love some runners ... even if I have to go buy you some cuc seeds !!  ::) ;D

What else might be on your wish list ??

Flo  :)
Title: Re: marshmello strawberry runners
Post by: manicscousers on October 03, 2007, 18:24:18
flowerlady, I've sent a pm..right, any more peeps will have to wait 'til I see if there are any more left  ;D
Title: Re: marshmello strawberry runners
Post by: Jitterbug on October 04, 2007, 14:30:54
Gnash!  Gnash!  Gnash! 

I believe the marshmello strawbs have an excellent taste!  Am going to order some this year.

Jitterbug
Title: Re: marshmello strawberry runners
Post by: manicscousers on October 04, 2007, 15:33:10
jitterbug, don't order any yet, will see how many are left.., give me 'til sunday  ;D
Title: Re: marshmello strawberry runners
Post by: grawrc on October 04, 2007, 18:59:48
I might have some too, but I won't be at the lottie until the weekend.
Title: Re: marshmello strawberry runners
Post by: OllieC on October 04, 2007, 19:23:38
Oooh, I'm on the scrounge for a few of these... if anyone has spare?  :)
Title: Re: marshmello strawberry runners
Post by: manicscousers on October 04, 2007, 19:26:09
will be up there saturday pm, will see how many there are altogether, will plant them in pots 'til after the strike . :)
Title: Re: marshmello strawberry runners
Post by: laura G on October 04, 2007, 21:32:54
Hi, i have only just recently got an allotment and would love some runners if there are any left? Laura
Title: Re: marshmello strawberry runners
Post by: manicscousers on October 04, 2007, 21:36:01
hang on 'til sunday, will count up  ;D
Title: Re: marshmello strawberry runners
Post by: Irish-Digger on October 05, 2007, 09:05:19

I'll take some please, and can give you a packet of organic cucumber seeds
Title: Re: marshmello strawberry runners
Post by: Jitterbug on October 05, 2007, 12:45:31
thanks 

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Jitterbug
Title: Re: marshmello strawberry runners
Post by: manicscousers on October 11, 2007, 16:37:22
everyone's strawberry runners went out today, first class..when they get there, please plant them immediately, they are in damp tissue with a plastic bag around to keep them moist
hope you all enjoy them  ;D
Title: Re: marshmello strawberry runners
Post by: Irish-Digger on October 11, 2007, 16:56:07

Thanks,

I put the Cucumber seeds in the post this morning.

Title: Re: marshmello strawberry runners
Post by: Jitterbug on October 11, 2007, 21:57:00
Thanks Manicscousers

What can I sent you for a swap.... MMm what do I have special.... I've got some agapanthus or a new Tomatoe Tamina or Tomatoe Amish Paste seed if you want to give that a go.

Otherwise you can search the swap list to find my seed list and have a look and see if there is anything that takes your fancy.  Let me know!

Regards and once again thanks....

Jitterbug
Title: Re: marshmello strawberry runners
Post by: manicscousers on October 13, 2007, 21:58:01
nobody recieved these yet ?..I'm getting worried now, hope they're ok,  I sent them first class thursday, I thought some should've got through by now  :(
Title: Re: marshmello strawberry runners
Post by: Jitterbug on October 14, 2007, 17:40:09
Nay - I watched the postie closely (through the blinds in fact) yesterday morning just in case he had a special packet for me but sadly no.  :'( Poor man if he had seen me he would have thought that he had a stalker on his hands.   ::) :-[ I have their pots and sand ready and waiting. 

Jitterbug

Title: Re: marshmello strawberry runners
Post by: OllieC on October 14, 2007, 20:40:35
Not yet, my Manic friend... My views on the workers sticking together might change soon...
Title: Re: marshmello strawberry runners
Post by: manicscousers on October 14, 2007, 21:16:32
as long as the strawberry runners don't stick together  ;D
Title: Re: marshmello strawberry runners
Post by: Tora on October 15, 2007, 09:59:11
Nor me. :-\ This postal strike is a bit too much! I imagine the runners will be ok though... let's hope so! :D
Title: Re: marshmello strawberry runners
Post by: RosieMcPosie on October 15, 2007, 10:26:19
me either. fingers crossed for a parcel when i get home tonight! :-\
Title: Re: marshmello strawberry runners
Post by: RosieMcPosie on October 15, 2007, 10:32:16
p.s manics i have recieved a couple of cucumber types in my recent seed ordres, would you like to know which varieties i have so i can send you a few?
Title: Re: marshmello strawberry runners
Post by: manicscousers on October 15, 2007, 10:43:32
hiya, rosie, lets see what state the strawberries are in, hey ?  ;D
Title: Re: marshmello strawberry runners
Post by: laura G on October 15, 2007, 13:13:29
Nothing here today, even though i got post today
Laura
Title: Re: marshmello strawberry runners
Post by: manicscousers on October 15, 2007, 13:20:19
gnashing of teeth  >:( >:(
posted 1st class, thursday.. :o
Title: Re: marshmello strawberry runners
Post by: laura G on October 16, 2007, 11:42:00
woo hoo, arrived this morning.. a little flat but seem to be ok otherwise (not even a yellowing of leaves)
Thank you very much.

:-*
Title: Re: marshmello strawberry runners
Post by: RosieMcPosie on October 16, 2007, 11:44:19
yay, looking forward to mine then!
Title: Re: marshmello strawberry runners
Post by: OllieC on October 16, 2007, 11:53:36
Here's a phot of some runners having a well earned drink! Arrived in excellent condition. Thanks Manics!!  ;D

(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g207/Big_Cheesus/runners.jpg)
Title: Re: marshmello strawberry runners
Post by: manicscousers on October 16, 2007, 13:00:18
phew  :) ..that's 2 out of 9..maybe some more are there waiting for people  :)
tried to send a message to irish digger, the comp won't let me ..seeds arrived today, thanks..hope your runners get there soon  :)
looking good, ollie  ;D
Title: Re: marshmello strawberry runners
Post by: RosieMcPosie on October 16, 2007, 13:39:56
manics!
got mine today- thank u so much! ;D
Title: Re: marshmello strawberry runners
Post by: manicscousers on October 16, 2007, 15:25:02
yay, a third there  ;D
Title: Re: marshmello strawberry runners
Post by: carolinej on October 16, 2007, 17:10:07
At least I'm not the only one still waiting ::) Here's hoping for a delivery tomorrow ;D

Ollie C : if they are looking that good today, then they will certainly survive another day or two in the post....phew!

cj :)
Title: Re: marshmello strawberry runners
Post by: OllieC on October 17, 2007, 18:56:03
Yes cj, they'll be fine. Very healthy - better than the ones I bought from Marshalls (I think) last year. I meant to say, the roots had started growing into the kitchen roll so are clearly keen to get going!
Title: Re: marshmello strawberry runners
Post by: carolinej on October 17, 2007, 19:31:08
Runners arrived today. Thanks ;D ;D ;D They are really well after their extended stay at the GPO! My runners had rooted into the kitchen roll too, Ollie. Here's hoping for a bumper strawberry year in 2008!

cj :)
Title: Re: marshmello strawberry runners
Post by: grawrc on October 17, 2007, 23:36:01
Sorry I haven't been near the lottie having been off to France the last few days. Anyone still short of marshmallo runners? Can't promise anything till I get there and see what's what but there were certainly plenty last time I was there.
Title: Re: marshmello strawberry runners
Post by: Paulines7 on October 18, 2007, 09:04:15
Hope you enjoyed your break in France, Anne. 

I would love some Marshmallow strawberry runners please if you have any more to spare please.  John is going to make me a raised strawberry area in the Spring, as shown in the picture.   We got the idea from a nursery that also does "Pick your own".

The advantage of having the strawberries up high is that the slugs and snails cannot get them so easily and the weeds should be minimal.  Easier to pick too and because polythene pulls over the plants, I would be able to let the chickens out beneath them. 

I have a few strawberry plants already but they have become mixed and I have never tried the Marshmallow.   Is there anything you would like in return Anne?  If not I could send you the postage. 
Pauline
Title: Re: marshmello strawberry runners
Post by: Jitterbug on October 18, 2007, 15:28:32
Yippee!!  Mine were there when I got home.  A bit worse for wear but after a long soak I popped them into some lovely new potting soil and gave them another water and into the greenhouse they went.  I will keep them safely there until the Spring and plant them out.

Once again many thanks.

Jitterbug
Title: Re: marshmello strawberry runners
Post by: manicscousers on October 20, 2007, 18:13:47
any more turned up yet, I'd like to know they all arrived safely  ;D
Title: Re: marshmello strawberry runners
Post by: Rob08 on November 04, 2007, 22:40:30
Quote from: grawrc on October 17, 2007, 23:36:01
Sorry I haven't been near the lottie having been off to France the last few days. Anyone still short of marshmallo runners? Can't promise anything till I get there and see what's what but there were certainly plenty last time I was there.

If you still have any runners going spare I would be grateful for them.

I can swop too - if there is anything in particular that you are looking for let me know - I do have some lemon coriander seeds at the moment that are a bit unusual to try.  Heaps of other stuff as well though so let me know as I might have it.
Title: Re: marshmello strawberry runners
Post by: flowerofshona2007 on November 05, 2007, 09:16:26
Ooooooooo me to if you have a few to spare :) i have a vast amount off odd, weired and normal seed here so let me know what you are looking for :)
Title: Re: marshmello strawberry runners
Post by: manicscousers on November 05, 2007, 12:27:24
I'd send grawc a pm, if I was you, she might not read this  :)
Title: Re: marshmello strawberry runners
Post by: grawrc on November 05, 2007, 14:30:44
Thanks for jogging my elbow manics.  ;D
I was at the lottie yesterday but didn't have time to cut any. I have loads though so will cut them next weekend. How did you wrap them? Damp kitchen towelling and poly bag? Or did you put some soil in too?
Title: Re: marshmello strawberry runners
Post by: manicscousers on November 05, 2007, 15:46:45
hiya, anne, just some damp tissue, wrapped around them, in a plastic bag and a jiffy bag..
still some peeps haven't said if theirs have arrived, maybe sitting rotting in a po sorting office  :(
Title: Re: marshmello strawberry runners
Post by: RosieMcPosie on November 06, 2007, 13:05:02
my runners are looking fab manic... thank you! what do u want by way of a swap? :D xx
Title: Re: marshmello strawberry runners
Post by: manicscousers on November 06, 2007, 15:52:14
nothing at the mo, rosie, I'll be putting my wish list on swapshop next week ,maybe you'll have something I need  ;D
Title: Re: marshmello strawberry runners
Post by: RosieMcPosie on November 06, 2007, 15:53:38
COOL  ;)
Title: Re: marshmello strawberry runners
Post by: flowerofshona2007 on November 08, 2007, 12:57:08
Who do i PM  ;D
(having a dumb day here  :P)
Title: Re: marshmello strawberry runners
Post by: manicscousers on November 08, 2007, 13:02:53
sorry, flower, pm grawc, shes, maybe, got some left, ours are all gone  :)
Title: Re: marshmello strawberry runners
Post by: flowerofshona2007 on November 08, 2007, 13:29:06
Ta,
Have done  :D
Title: Re: marshmello strawberry runners
Post by: grawrc on November 08, 2007, 19:12:37
I'll try to go tomorrow after work and cut some then I can send them to Pauline, Sue and Dawn at the weekend. I think that's everyone who's asked. Dawn can you please pm me your address?
Title: Re: marshmello strawberry runners
Post by: flowerofshona2007 on November 08, 2007, 20:16:49
 :D thanks soooooo much ((((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))))) xxx
Title: Re: marshmello strawberry runners
Post by: grawrc on November 09, 2007, 15:55:13
runners are in the kitchen waiting to get parcelled up and posted tomorrow morning
Title: Re: marshmello strawberry runners
Post by: grawrc on November 12, 2007, 16:09:24
Well I didn't quite make the Saturday post - I forgot I needed jiffy bags!! :-[ :-[ Anyway runners now posted first class to Paulines7, star, flowerofshona and mysterio_3d.  Hope they arrive intact. ;D ;D (or alive even)
Title: Re: marshmello strawberry runners
Post by: star on November 12, 2007, 16:50:28
Aw thank you, I will let you know when they arrive, I forgot to ask if you wanted anything in return  :D
Title: Re: marshmello strawberry runners
Post by: Paulines7 on November 13, 2007, 11:48:08
Thanks very much Anne; I look forward to receiving them.   I will let you know when they arrive.
Title: Re: marshmello strawberry runners
Post by: flowerofshona2007 on November 13, 2007, 13:40:51
Mine arrived safe toady Anne, thank you soooooooo much   :D
Title: Re: marshmello strawberry runners
Post by: mysterio_3d on November 13, 2007, 17:48:37
Got mine today. Many thanks
Title: Re: marshmello strawberry runners
Post by: star on November 14, 2007, 12:30:52
They arrived 20 minutes ago !! I cant get over how healthy they look even after they have been through the postal system  :D

Thank you so much Grawrc...... ;D ;)
Title: Re: marshmello strawberry runners
Post by: Paulines7 on November 14, 2007, 20:54:49
I received mine when I got home this evening as I was out all day.  I had an appointment at Bournemouth Hospital and afterwards went across to Hillier Gardens at Romsey.  It was a lovely day but so cold on the mobility scooter. 

Thank you very much, Anne, for sending the strawberry plants.  They are in very good condition despite being through the Royal Mail system.  I will pot them up tomorrow.   :D
Title: Re: marshmello strawberry runners
Post by: grawrc on November 15, 2007, 07:58:24
I'm glad they've all arrived safely and relatively quickly! Thanks for letting me know.
Title: Re: marshmello strawberry runners
Post by: flowerofshona2007 on November 15, 2007, 09:18:34
OMG i just realised i called you toady Anne !!!!!!  :o
I miss spelt TODAY !! honest  :-X