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Title: Squash and melon seeds sent from Jeannine to.......
Post by: Jeannine on July 03, 2010, 00:07:35
Tricia..to your sister
Grannieannie, to the US

To save on airmail  postage from here the following are all going to the UK to 1 address, they will be forwarded to you. I have put UK stamps and addresses on all the envelopes.

JayB..who is kindly being the postie lady for you all.Thank you sweetie.
Tinshed
Lottielou
Suncekoret.
1066
VJM663
Steven706
Grannyjanny
Spudbash
Tatty
Lottiedolly
Galina
Brownowl
Flowersofshona
Robert Benchley
Manicsousers
Twoflowers
Tomatoada.. onions in there too.
Markfield Rover..

Please would you kindly post here that they have arrived,thank you.

XX Jeannine
Title: Re: Squash and melon seeds sent from Jeannine to.......
Post by: tricia on July 03, 2010, 12:21:08
I'll be calling my sister later today and will ask her to let me know when the seeds arrive. Angela plans to visit me in September - if you'd like to pm me your phone number Jeannine we can discuss what she could bring back for you. (My overseas calls are included in my phone package - a boon for keeping in touch with my sister and other overseas friends!).

Thanks again for your generosity  :-*.

Tricia
Title: Re: Squash and melon seeds sent from Jeannine to.......
Post by: Spudbash on July 03, 2010, 17:20:31
Many thanks to Jeannine and to JayB, in anticipation.  :)

To prevent myself from holding up the progress of the parcel, I've PM-ed Jeannine to let her know when I'll be on holiday, because I'd hate to prevent anyone missing an opportunity for a late sowing or two.

Jeannine, is this the best approach? I've never participated in a swap before, but I imagine you and others know best how to make things tick along.

Thanks again for your generosity, which I hope to convert into some similar seed-sharing, either with you, others on A4A and perhaps elsewhere, in due course.  :)

spudbash
Title: Re: Squash and melon seeds sent from Jeannine to.......
Post by: Jeannine on July 03, 2010, 19:03:27
No probs Trica, I will do that.

Spudbash, bit confused here.This is not the swap parcel post, it is just the notice place telling everyone the seeds they chose from my squash surplus have gone out,you chose some varieties.

The swap parcel progress is on a different posting, you didn't sign up for that so it won't be heading your way, your package  will be arriving in the normal way it won't be holding anyone up as it is just yours.

XX Jeannine
Title: Re: Squash and melon seeds sent from Jeannine to.......
Post by: Robert_Brenchley on July 03, 2010, 23:36:55
Thanks very much for organising this.
Title: Re: Squash and melon seeds sent from Jeannine to.......
Post by: 1066 on July 04, 2010, 00:28:07
how exciting.
Jeannine, I've just read the original post and my you and John have put a lot of time and effort into this! Thank you

1066  :)
Title: Re: Squash and melon seeds sent from Jeannine to.......
Post by: flowerofshona2007 on July 04, 2010, 01:43:19
Thank you soooooooooo much Jeannine, i will have great fun next year trying some new melons !!!!
You and John deserve medals for all you do for us all and i wish i was nearer to give you a HUGE hug!!!
Title: Re: Squash and melon seeds sent from Jeannine to.......
Post by: manicscousers on July 04, 2010, 16:24:08
Thanks, Jeannine, hope, at some point, we can all send you something YOU  need  ;D
Title: Re: Squash and melon seeds sent from Jeannine to.......
Post by: Jayb on July 04, 2010, 21:21:01
A stunning offer from a fantastic lady
Thank you  :)

Quote from: manicscousers on July 04, 2010, 16:24:08
Thanks, Jeannine, hope, at some point, we can all send you something YOU  need  ;D

Most definitely
Title: Re: Squash and melon seeds sent from Jeannine to.......
Post by: Jeannine on July 05, 2010, 03:09:08
All I need is for you to grow them..when I first went over to the UK I was amazed at the lack of squash grown, now that might well have been the area I went to but reading the seed catalogues made me sad, but there is no doubt it is getting more and more popular all the time, just reading the posts on here testify to that.. so good growing ,lets  spread the world with squash!!

XX Jeannine
Title: Re: Squash and melon seeds sent from Jeannine to.......
Post by: Stevens706 on July 05, 2010, 06:26:02
Many thanks Jeannine for your kindness, I look forward to trying something new.
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Post by: grannyjanny on July 05, 2010, 06:52:40
Jeannine you are a treasure. Thank you & John so much for all your kindness & hard work :-* :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Squash and melon seeds sent from Jeannine to.......
Post by: lottiedolly on July 05, 2010, 08:09:41
Thank you Jeannine and john for your generosity and kindness. I do hope that your allotment is growing well, you have to do an updated post on that - pref with pics so we can see how you are getting on.

kindest regards

Kxx
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Post by: markfield rover on July 05, 2010, 09:19:14
Cheers Jeannine and John,I know several people on our plot will be converted next year there have been a few nibbles this season with a couple we are growing  ,so hopefully soon such things as butternuts will be seen as staples and not exotics.
Many thanks both.
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Post by: lottie lou on July 05, 2010, 21:30:28
Thank you very much for all the hard work you have put into this.  What are the rules for sendig stuff like seeds etc to Canada?  Let me know and will try to keep my eyes peeled for things taht my interest/amuse you.

May
Title: Re: Squash and melon seeds sent from Jeannine to.......
Post by: Jeannine on July 05, 2010, 21:55:14
I am not totally sure, most folks who send me seeds just slip them intio a greetings card, I have had a few parcels but usually something else was in there too and the poster "forgot" to declare the seeds.The info that is available if for commercial importation and doesn't apply to small gardeners.

XX Jeannine
Title: Re: Squash and melon seeds sent from Jeannine to.......
Post by: vjm63 on July 06, 2010, 19:23:42
Thanks Jeannine and John for your generosity - I am really looking forward to it arriving! - and then the fun of growing something different next year...   ;D
Title: Re: Squash and melon seeds sent from Jeannine to.......
Post by: galina on July 12, 2010, 10:53:58
Guess what's just dropped on the doormat?  Yes, your envelope with the squash and melon seeds!  Arrived - Joy!

Thank you so much Jeannine and John for your generosity and for all that work packing and labelling.  And thank you to 'postie' Jayb too.

I am so looking forward to grow these next year.  Thank you again.
Title: Re: Squash and melon seeds sent from Jeannine to.......
Post by: flowerofshona2007 on July 12, 2010, 12:00:44
Thanks Jeannine !!! mine have arrived safely xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Title: Re: Squash and melon seeds sent from Jeannine to.......
Post by: markfield rover on July 12, 2010, 13:18:38
Jeannine and John a huge thank-you are you sure you have enough seeds left for you ! Very kind, the plot next year will be stunning
may have to enter summer judging,you will get a big  mention in my award speech.

Thank-you Jayb sterling work.
Title: Re: Squash and melon seeds sent from Jeannine to.......
Post by: Jayb on July 12, 2010, 13:32:08
Thank you, but no work involved, pure pleasure  :)

Again, thank you so much for the super seeds Jeannine, they are very much treasured additions. Very excited for next year  ;D

Trouble is, how many times am I going to pick up the little packets and look at the seeds between now and sowing time!
Title: Re: Squash and melon seeds sent from Jeannine to.......
Post by: Tatty on July 12, 2010, 13:36:16
Mine have arrived this morning - thank you so much it is very kind of you - I am looking forward to growing them next year!
Title: Re: Squash and melon seeds sent from Jeannine to.......
Post by: tricia on July 12, 2010, 14:04:36
Spoke to my sister last night and yes she has received the seeds, so thank you once more Jeannine. Now I have to be patient until she comes over in September.

Tricia
Title: Re: Squash and melon seeds sent from Jeannine to.......
Post by: Twoflower on July 12, 2010, 16:39:22
Thanks mine arrived this morning to brighten my day ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Squash and melon seeds sent from Jeannine to.......
Post by: manicscousers on July 12, 2010, 16:39:30
THANK YOU, my squash seeds arrived today, just opened the packet, can't wait but will have to  ;D
Title: Re: Squash and melon seeds sent from Jeannine to.......
Post by: Tin Shed on July 12, 2010, 18:25:35
Mine arrived today as well - and what a lovely surprise ;D
What with all the heat ...and starting a new job... and helping Ace for a couple of days planting at Hampton Court... and then going up there again yesterday.... and then having to write a mini essay for a course I am starting.....I had forgetten about your generous offer, Jeannine and John......so it was really a lovely surprise....so thank you.
And thank you JayB as well ;D
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Post by: Robert_Brenchley on July 12, 2010, 19:45:07
Mine arrived today, thanks.
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Post by: grannyjanny on July 12, 2010, 21:15:43
Thank you Jeannine. The seeds arrived today. You have been a busy bee ;D.
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Post by: brownowl23 on July 12, 2010, 21:21:06
Thank you jeannie and postie Jayb.

Mine arrived today and I was like a kid in a sweet shop opening my envelope. In fact I was so excited opening my envelope I made my boys late for preschool (naughty mummy)

Thank you so much for these  I am really looking forward to growing them.

Title: Re: Squash and melon seeds sent from Jeannine to.......
Post by: Stevens706 on July 13, 2010, 11:17:16
Hi Jeannine seeds arrived, will let you know my progress with them next year. Many thanks
Title: Re: Squash and melon seeds sent from Jeannine to.......
Post by: lottiedolly on July 14, 2010, 08:38:57
I got mine when i got home from work (via the allotment) last night.

A massive hug and thanks to Jeannine for her generosity in both seeds and spirit.  :-*  ;D

Another massive hug to Jayb for forwarding all the parcels to us.  :-*  ;D

I am really looking forward to next years growing already, the other plotholders already think i am a bit odd as i do not just grow the "normal crops" that they grow. I am already starting to get them interested in trying something different, and hopefully that will grow with each new item I introduce to them.

Kxxxxxx  ;)
Title: Re: Squash and melon seeds sent from Jeannine to.......
Post by: Spudbash on July 15, 2010, 11:58:58
Jeannine, thank you so much for the seeds that were waiting for me when I got home from my holiday last night, and thank you to Jayb for acting as postman!  :)

It was a great holiday, but I've hit the ground running - house is in chaos, water pipe leaking over carpet, brother worried about elderly, disabled mother's future care arrangements, plants knocked over in the wind. These seeds represent a ray of sunshine and I look forward greatly to growing them next year.  :)
Title: Re: Squash and melon seeds sent from Jeannine to.......
Post by: 1066 on July 15, 2010, 17:51:17
Just got back from my hols as well so a monster thank you to Jeannine and john and to our resident Postie Jayb  ;D

2011 is looking VERY promising  ;D

Thanks again
1066  :)
Title: Re: Squash and melon seeds sent from Jeannine to.......
Post by: vjm63 on July 24, 2010, 08:19:10
Also just back from holidays - also delighted to see the seeds in the post!  Thanks very very much to the J's - Jeannie, John and Jayb.   ;D