I thought I'd start a new thread for the swap now it is up and running yayyyyyyyyyy
If anyone else wants to join take a look http://www.allotments4all.co.uk/smf/index.php/topic,69419.0.html and add your name to that thread.
Who's in the hat, (hope I haven't left anyone out?)
In no particular order;
Stevens706
Goodlife
Manicscousers
Digeroo
Ellen K
Pansy Potter
Grannyjanny
Poolcue
Lottie Lou
Galina
Robert B
Luckycharlie
Brown thumb
Susiebelle
Pumkinlover
Ok first name has been drawn out of the hat (by my mom ;D)
I've managed to come up with a clue of sorts ???, hope it's not too easy....so get guessing ;D
Dark sort of index often alphabetical.
??? ;D
Brown Thumb?
I wondered that but wasn't sure about the thumb bit?
do we get the explanation when someone gets the clue right- other wise we might not sleep at night ;D
Nope, stumped. :-\
Poolcue!
Quote from: Tee Gee on September 25, 2011, 22:07:02
Poolcue!
I can see the 2nd piece ie A queue but not the 1st bit
;D ;D
Ah it was tooo easy, well done Ellen K.
Dark as in colour = brown
Sort of index often alphabetical = Thumb file
Easy peasy!
Just off to bed, if its ok I'll forward list tomorrow :)
Quote from: Jayb on September 25, 2011, 22:45:17
;D ;D
Ah it was tooo easy, well done Ellen K.
Dark as in colour = brown
Sort of index often alphabetical = Thumb file
Easy peasy!
Just off to bed, if its ok I'll forward list tomorrow :)
Didn't get it either, but at least can stop guessing now and go to bed too ;D ;D ;D
wow i am out first what fun thank you
the next pulled out of the hat is : This one does not hop but digs ;)
Digerooooooooooooooooooooooo ;) ;D.
On the ball Granny J ;D
Digeroo has been in touch and is unable to join in for the moment, but will be back in the hat as soon as I have the ok.
Sooooooooooo another draw, easy part. Another clue, hard part. I may be a little while! ;D
i am putting my seeds in the post to day
Thanks Brown thumb, I'll let you know when it arrives :)
A clue to the identity of the next person drawn;
You will find this person in a location with some well known books and nearby was the home of an innovative gardener.
Slow down please. Me brain don't work too well at mo/generally
Pansy Potter?
Well knows books? Beatrix Potter?
Who lived in Cumbria, but I can't think of an innovative Cumbrian gardener.
I'm stumped, I am useless at Pub Quizzes as well
IT'S MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
I'm from Loughborough which is the home of Ladybird books.
And Robert Bakewell is the gardener.
(but i might be wrong)
???..its all gone quiet here.. ???...have I missed something ???
I've got 'pocket fulls' of seeds to sshhhaaaare.. ;D
Quote from: goodlife on October 02, 2011, 13:39:56
???..its all gone quiet here.. ???...have I missed something ???
I've got 'pocket fulls' of seeds to sshhhaaaare.. ;D
Along with second hand chewing gum, old toffee papers, bus tickets? ;D ;D ;D
I think there will be a lag, as each person sends some seeds to JayB, and gets some back- then next person gets pulled out the hat.
If anyone next person away for a few days, post delays etc.
Take deep breaths, plenty of time till next spring.
Oh but the excitement - what's in those pockets??? :P :P :P
Oh but the excitement - what's in those pockets??? Oh, this and that..mainly second hand chewing gum, old toffee papers and dirty old paracetamols.. ;) ;D..don't do busses.. ::)
As for seeds....well..you just have to wait.. ;) I've still got quite a lot drying out and I'm hoping some of those would make it for the swap list.
Just a little pause while I added seeds donated by Ceres and Stopp to the list. Lots and lots of lovely seeds thank you both ;D
List will very shortly be on it's way to Ellen K.
Hope it is ok with you guys but I've offered Brown Thumb another go at the end of the swap as she missed out on the above selection and it didn't quite seem fair to me :)
I'm just sorting out my seed, so I'll be adding to it when my turn comes. The beans are nowhere near ready yet.
loads of lovely seeds arrived to day cant wait for next years seed sowing time and no i am not telling what i had and spoil the surprise for others :-X well not until the end ;D
List was sent sent fairly late on 3rd to Ellen, also the name of the next person, I'm looking forward to reading the next clue ;D
Glad the seeds have arrived Brown thumb ;D I was going to keep a list of what was coming in and out for others to follow but perhaps just what's going out for the time being would be better?
I'm putting user name initials on the list of seeds for varieties sent in. To my mind makes it a little more personal and friendly, I think it's nice knowing who has kindly shared something I maybe growing next year :)
Ohhh..I'm looking forward for the next clue too.. ;D
Hope it is ok with you guys but I've offered Brown Thumb another go at the end of the swap..fine with me.. ;)..and somebody is lucky one having 'double dip'.. ;D
How many packets did you get now BT?..just a little teaser...please.. ;D
Ive some lovely seeds I've never grown before very generous amounts more than i asked for so very happy with these with out another dip but cant resist seeds also Mr fothergills seed catalogue arrived to day having a quick look before going back to work split shift Already have a long list ;D
Get your thinking heads on, Ellen K has pm'd me the next clue;
"Doesn't rhyme with Smith"
Grannyjanny???
Good try PP hope you are right as Grannyjanny does rhyme, I've been trying rhyming slang on everyone's name and Smith, makes my head hurt.
"Doesn't rhyme with Smith"..ohh..If I take it literally, I can't get non of the names in a list to rhyme with it.. ::) ;D..you are too clever for me..
Gold star to Pansy Potter
As given by Ellen K "Doesn't rhyme with Smith, As in Granny Smith apples -> GrannyJanny, which is a rhyme"
Lovely. I'm afraid that you will have to remind me what to do. ;D
List has jsut been sent to Grannyjanny, just going to have a cuppa and draw the next name which I'll also send to Grannyj for her to think of the next clue :)
Just emailed Jayb. I wouldn't have got that clue in a thousand years. Well done PP ;). I'm searching for an acupuncturist so not been taking much notice today. I will do the necessary ASAP. I need time, what a list ;D.
Quote from: pansy potter on October 07, 2011, 08:52:03
Lovely. I'm afraid that you will have to remind me what to do. ;D
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Ok I've got it. I do nowt just wait for me name to come out of the hat ;D ;D ;D
I think perhaps I should have been a bit clearer explaining and I've had a couple of queries so I hope this will help;
I have placed all the names in a hat and I'm drawing one out at a time so everyone takes a turn. Clues are then posted on the thread to the identity of the person who's turn it is next. Once the identity has been guessed I'll pm a list of 'what's in the parcel' to them.
When your turn comes around, make your requests and what you are offering. It is fine if you request 1 or 50, just try and swap like for like, eg amount of varieties and size of packet. Although it doesn't need to be exact, just keep it fair.
I'll also let you know the name of the next person and it will be up to you to think of and post a clue
I'll pm you my address for you to send in your seeds with a Stamped Self Addressed envelope (or label and stamps if you want to reuse the one envelope), I'll leave it to you to ensure it is large enough with adequate postage for your request (eg peas beans etc will be bulkier and weigh more, if in doubt you can include spare stamps and if not needed they will be returned in your parcel.)
For swapping, only send viable seeds with a decent date. Make sure seeds are in packets and clearly labelled with variety and sow by date or when saved.
When your envelope is received by me, I'll update the seed list with your goodies and pop your chosen seeds back in the post to you ;D
When I first started listing I didn't realise I had seeds past ther sow by date. I've added these in separately and as an addition to the main swapping list. They are split into two sections, one Sow 2011 and the other pre 2011 or seeds without a date on them. I think good results can still be achieved with these seeds. These are help yourself seeds, take as many as you wish and no need to swap anything back for these. Though if you wish to add some more seeds to the swap that's super.
A couple of people are not able to take part at the moment, but I've kept it open for them to join in again if they choose to.
I don't think there is much chance of it running low ;D but I'll keep the parcel topped up if it does start to run down! I'm looking forward to seeing how the parcel develops; I'll have more things to add as they are harvested and dried. Hopefully it will be a resource available to us for a good while yet :)
I'll bring my beans home to dry; I was thinking about it anyway as they're not doing anything now, just hanging on the plants, which are pretty well dormant or dying back slowly.
I've had Granny's want list.
Here is her clue for the next person
Providential priest
I've lost with the glue again... ::)
Galina ???....NO,.. Stevens?
Get your thinking caps on folks, the list is wonderful. I had to go through it several times, just to make sure I haven't missed anything ;) ;D.
Manicscousers?
Again I am probably getting the wrong end of the stick entirely, but that does not stop me sticking my neck out ;D ;D ;D
Manic street preachers = priest
Providential = ???
10 out of 10 for effort ;D but keep trying.
Robert-B
Well there is a church in Brenchley!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D
X Chas
Goodlife???
Keep the guesses coming ;D
Quote from: grannyjanny on October 10, 2011, 08:55:02
Get your thinking caps on folks, the list is wonderful. I had to go through it several times, just to make sure I haven't missed anything ;) ;D.
Has somebody's name been missed off the list by any chance?
Goodlife??? ;D well..I'm known to do sort of preaching but I doubt I'm that providential.. ;D
Lucky Charlie? Providential perharps..but priest?
I had to check the providential bit from dictionary.. :-X
Quote from: goodlife on October 10, 2011, 12:11:55
Lucky Charlie? Providential perharps..but priest?
I had to check the providential bit from dictionary.. :-X
There are a lot of priest called Robert ;D ;D ;D
X Chas
Lucky Charlie I think it is you ;D Lucky ...... providential. Priest.......Charles Priestly
Well I'm stumpted
Quote from: pansy potter on October 10, 2011, 12:50:28
Lucky Charlie I think it is you ;D Lucky ...... providential. Priest.......Charles Priestly
Is it Me? ;D ;D
x Chas
well havent a clue hopeless at clues
Yes this person is on the list.
Sooooo close, you have mentioned the right name just missing a bit of the answer........ ;D
Providential............Lucky.................Charlie..............Chaplin.
well done that seems the closest match so far :)
Meanings of providential
Adjective:
1.Occurring at a favorable time; opportune.
2.Involving divine foresight or intervention.
There is an album called 'God save the Manics' from Manic Street Preachers. Would definition 2, ie divine intervention. count? Is the list in question the list of their albums?
I know, that's just clutching at straws ....... ;D ;D ;D but I'm sticking by Manicscousers.
GJ....you are making this really difficult for us.. ::) :)...by the time we finally manage to solve this 'puzzle', countdown will be a doddle.. ;D
Can we have a clue GJ One aimed at thicker people ;D ;D ;D ;D
They said we had mentioned the name so goodlife, manicscousers , robert b or me so its someone with a name like these.
I give up!!!
Providential............Lucky.................Charlie..............Chaplin. or priest
I thought that must be right yesterday PP, and wondered if your post got missed :o
Makes sense to me---But this is way over my head ;D ;D ;D
I'm dreading when I have to choose a clue- will be having to ask a friend for help :-[
My hands are tied & lips sealed. Don't worry PKL I needed help too ::). The clue I came up with I may as well have just it's ............ ::).
Quote from: grannyjanny on October 12, 2011, 12:02:52
My hands are tied & lips sealed. Don't worry PKL I needed help too ::). The clue I came up with I may as well have just it's ............ ::).
makes going to the loo a bit awkward! ;)
Sorry all I'm being a bit slow at the moment.
Quote from: pansy potter on October 12, 2011, 06:47:42
Providential............Lucky.................Charlie..............Chaplin. or priest
Pansy potter gets a double gold star ;D
;D ;D ;D
iS IT REALLY ME ;D ;D ;D
Oh help!! i will have to do a clue :o :o
X Chas
LC, you need time to look, time to digest, time to look things up, oh & time to choose ;). No grandchildren for a while then ;D ;D ;D. Good luck.
I am sooooo excited !!!
X Chas
;D
List/s have been sent Chas, have fun ;D
This is not quite up to date but gives an idea of some of the what's going out to people ;D
Some seeds have more than one portion others not......
Swaps out
Achocha, Slipper,
Beans;
*Greek Fasolia Gigandes
*Kew Blue
Blue Greasy Grits
Blue Lake
Tiger Eye
*Ice/Crystal Wax
Cherokee Trail of Tears
Purple Tepee beans,
Cupidon
Broccoli/calabrese
Spigarello (Black Soup)
Summer Purple Sprouting/Wok Broc
Calabrese de Cisso
Quick Heading, Real Seeds,
Cabbage; Delaway
Chicory leaf
Grain; Rye
Kale; Nero Di Toscana
Parsnip; Gladiator F1
Pea;
Purple Podded peas,
Twinkle
Tomato; 100 and 1000's
TPS; Russian Blue
Flowers;
Lupins
Sea Holly
Help yourself
Express broad beans
Spagna/Corona bean
Kabochka
The Amateur
Mouse melon
Lucky Charlie where are you? I do hope she hasn't passed out with the excitement ;D.
Quote from: grannyjanny on October 13, 2011, 13:30:24
Lucky Charlie where are you? I do hope she hasn't passed out with the excitement ;D.
It was exciting! Glad PP got the clue in the end ;D
LC is a lovely lady. I have had the pleasure of meeting her as she has a plot on the same site as my daughter.
Quote from: grannyjanny on October 13, 2011, 13:41:41
LC is a lovely lady. I have had the pleasure of meeting her as she has a plot on the same site as my daughter.
Aaaaw Thank you Grannyjanny
No I am still around the list is unbelievable will take me ages to choose!!! Ok I will hurry up
How on earth I am going to come up with a clue is anyone's quess ;D ;D
At least everyone will find it easy.
I really appreciate all the hard work that has gone into this thank you Jayb
X Chas
Yohoo....I've been reading this from my holidays.. ;D...swap is looking good..and I may bring something from here to add into swap too.. ;) ;D
Ohh..being on hols is hard work..I much rather be in home and get excited about seeds... ;D ;D
'talk' to you soon...
You wrote: How on earth I am going to come up with a clue is anyone's quess ;D ;D
LC,
After GJ's hard brain teaser, it would be relief to have a clue that's 'anyone's guess' ;D ;D ;D
I don't know whether my beans will be dried off in time, but anyway I can definitely add to that list when it reaches me.
Me too
Well have looked at the list chosen, Looked again re chosen, Have just looked again and have reached a decision I think !!!! ;D ;D
It's OK. I know where you're coming from ;) ;D.
;D ;D
8)
Well have chosen !!! and now for your clue:-
Autumn Pudding a convenience?
Try not to guess within the first five minutes give me my fifteen minutes of fame ;D ;D ;D
X Chas
Pumpkinlover???????????????????
Pumpkin pie, Autumn pudding, convenient, plenty of????????????????????.
Hope you enjoyed your first swap, they are great fun ;D.
Nope, but good guess ;D
Galina?...isn't there chocolate or something sweet called so?
Maybe, maybe not :P
Anyone?
I'm totally out of guesses about the glue..
I would have said pumpkinlover too.. ???
i am stuck (as usual )
Lottie Lou
Apple Charlotte and a loo is convenient???
Quote from: pumpkinlover on October 17, 2011, 21:53:37
Lottie Lou
Apple Charlotte and a loo is convenient???
.... as in a Public Convenience?
of course, I think you've got it ;D
Spot on PL ;D
List will be on the way to LL shortly :)
Quote from: pumpkinlover on October 17, 2011, 21:53:37
Lottie Lou
Apple Charlotte and a loo is convenient???
Hope you enjoy the swap as much as I have
X Chas
I've pm'd the list to Lottie Lou, but I notice she has not been about since the 11th.
I know things were a bit hectic for her. I'll start thinking up a clue in case she is busy for a few days :)
I'm hoping to hear from Lottie Lou before too long, but perhaps be best if we go ahead with a clue to the next person. I've pm'd Lottie to let her know.
Clue
Rebel herb cry not
Pansy Potter!!
;D
Try again
Are non-participants allowed to solve the clue?
More the merrier ;D
Tis an anagram! And the next recipient is Robert Brenchley!!
I cheated somewhat ;D
Top marks to grawrc!
Just a quick update, Robert had the list in the week and I'm looking forward to seeing what is going to be coming in and out :)
Lotty Lou has been in touch and will be sending a list soon :)
I've posted Luckycharlie's seeds, hopefully arriving shortly :)
The next name has been drawn, which I forwarded to Robert this morning.
Ohhh...time to get excited again.. ;D
Time to start winding the old brain cells up ;D
My springs have been over loaded long time ago..and now they are rusty.. ::)..and I've lost the key..
Quote from: goodlife on October 22, 2011, 13:21:50
My springs have been over loaded long time ago..and now they are rusty.. ::)..and I've lost the key..
As my grandson always says "Don't blame me I haven't got it" ;D ;D
X Chas
I'm just getting myself sorted; I'll try to get my selection in the post on Monday. It'll be going to a wheel-working bloom next.
Pansy Potter ;D
Oh dear I had better get me brain into gear.
Yayyyyyy Pansy Potter ;D
Loved the clue Robert and well done to pumpkinlover ;D
I'll be updating the list this morning before sending it on to you Pansy, so bear with me :)
Hope you enjoy your first seed swap Pansy. They are brill ;D.
Have sorted all of my seeds out. Hope you all like something in there.
Have received my seeds ;D ;D ;D
I am soooo thrilled with them Thank you everyone
X Chas
Does anyone have JayB's address? I've got a seed parcel ready to go off, but I've deleted it, and she hasn't been on the site since the weekend.
Just sent a Pm to you.
X Chas
Thanks. I'll post it in a bit.
If a new clue is going up soon could it PLEASE be held back for a few hours. I am going for a back massage this PM & would like to have a go ;) ;D.
Yes and I'm off to the park ;D ;D
X Chas
Have fun Chas, I will ;) ;D.
Let us know when you are back ;D ;D ;D
oops sorry no pun intended :-[
Will do PKL. I could be gone some time ;) ;D. We are a couple of gas bags while I have it done. Got the ironing done this AM. If I go in with an aching back it's so much more enjoyable ;).
I'm back ;D. We were chatting for half an hour before she got the oils ready. I feel very relaxed & calm, looooooooovely, in fact very 8).
I'm back too!! Went to Walton Park and had a ride on the train!!
X Chas
I love Walton Park. Rachel takes little one there quite often.
Does anyone know if JayB's OK? She hasn't been on the site since the 23rd, and I don't know whether my seeds reached her.
PM'd her a few days ago but haven't heard anything. Hope she is okay as she has taken on so much with all the organising etc.
She sent me the seed list and I sent her mine. Have been waiting to get the address to send the seeds to.
I am sure I sent her a PM last night. If I didn't then I meant to. My head is like a bag o maggots these days. Lets hope that she has just been away for a few days and isn't poorly
Just to let everyone know, there will be a short intermission in the seed swap. JayB's hard drive has died so she hasn't been able to get online. Normal service will be resumed as soon as Mr Nice Computer Repair Man manages to deliver back a healthy PC!
Thank you Ceres, I think several of us were a little worried in case Jayb was poorly, so glad it's the puter & not Jayb ;D.
Phew..'only' the computer then. I'm sure she is feeling like pulling her hair out with it.. ::)
Perhaps we should send a get well soon card to the puter ;D ;D ;D. We do miss you Jayb ;D ;D ;D.
That's a relief!
Glad to hear she is fine
X Chas
Quote from: luckycharlie on November 03, 2011, 21:39:45
Glad to hear she is fine
X Chas
Indeed. JayB, Hope you'll come back soon and that the harddrive content can be retrieved too.
Get Well Soon Computer
Well I have been given the name of the next person but am going to sleep with the name in my head hoping to get some inspiration for a good clue
Thank you all for the kind thoughts.
Lol, my puter did indeed receive a get well soon 'card', which was most welcome and made me laugh out loud!
Thanks to Ceres for keeping folk updated, much appreciated.
Hopefully swap is back on track, thank you to Pansy P for your patients and generosity. Can't wait to read the clue ;D
Well here goes
The clue is .......Amorous for a Pepon
Glad you're back!
Quote from: pansy potter on November 07, 2011, 17:30:26
Well here goes
The clue is .......Amorous for a Pepon
I know!! I know!!
PUMPKINLOVER!!!!!
You are too clever. It was a hard one to think of a clue for.
First of all glad that you are back JayB ;D ;D ;D
Oh................ that's so exciting. :D :D :D
Only my little brain cannot work out the clue - I'm ok with amour but it's the Pepon bit- I assumned that it was a type of pumpkin.
Googled it but no better off :-[. Someone help me out!!!!
Pumpkins belong to cucurbita pepo group.. ;)
Thank you. Mind you when I googled it there was something about "good looking" Ha Ha!
Wow that was quick, good clue Pansy ;D
I'm just doing a recheck of the list, I'll send it on soon as its done PL :)
References to pumpkins date back many centuries. The name pumpkin originated from the Greek word for "large melon" which is "pepon." "Pepon" was nasalized by the French into "pompon." The English changed "pompon" to "Pumpion."
Well I never ;D
QuotePumpkins belong to cucurbita pepo group
Just to be clever dicky but most pumpkins are not pepo but Curcurbita Maxima.
got the list Thanks JayB, and you guys for expanding my knowledge :D
will have a good look tonight when I am babysitting -ok he's nearly five BUT last time I baby sat was about 40 years ago. HELP!! ;D ;D ;
At least no nappies ;)
JayB Glad you are back x Chas
Pumpkinlover Enjoy the swap it's fantastic!!
X Chas
Sent my parcel off the JayB this morning.
The next clue is
"Some do some don't . It may be a pain"
Please humour me by taking at least a wee while to guess the answer ;D ;D ;D
Right dear..I don't have a clue what you are suggesting..but...my guess is Poolcue?
"some may play pool, some may not....cue maybe be a pain in .... :-X :o ;D ???
Sorry no ;)
Could it be Galina?(some girls do some girls don't)Don't get the pain bit though
goodlife
some of us do and some don't lead the 'good life'. But the last TV series was 'definitely' a pain to watch, unlike the original version. No 'maybe' about it ;D
No to either ;D
Sorry I am out this evening....
will check in when get home ;D
Digeroo Just a guess
roo is for kangaroo some dig some don't and some box (as in boxing) which could result in pain.
Best I can do
Didn't Digeroo already had her turn with swap...? ..but I don't mind double dip neither.. ;) ;D
My name did come up before but my computer had crashed so I could not take part at that time. So I have not had a turn yet.
But I cannot relate my name to the clue. I'm not very good at these cryptic clues.
Ok right name, but hey this is a gardening forum so relate the clue to gardening......
Must go should be on the M1 by now :D
I didn't have a clue who it was!! ;D ;D
X Chas
Ok then..."some do, some not"...=Dig..."it maybe a pain"=a roo ? Hm..gardening related.. :-\ Dig a row?..definately a pain.. ::)
Love it, Dig a row ;D
List has been updated and I'm just about to send it off. Next name will be drawn as soon as Digeroo's had time to make her choices :)
Getting harder to set clues the less people left in ;D
Just got the lists - wow. I shall be up all night trying to decide.
The dig bit was right, some are no dig, the pain bit was oooow-My back hurts :'( - might be from the digging ;)
I spent month originally digging my allotment, but I am now trying to go towards a no dig system. Back currently bearing up but the feet have gone on strike. ooooo.
I love it too can I change to Dig a Row? ;D
Fab choice by the way.
Not sure if it is of interest but here's a rough list of seeds that have been selected from the swap.
Swaps out
Achocha; Slipper,
Beans;
*Greek Fasolia Gigandes
*Kew Blue
Blue Greasy Grits
Blue Lake x3
Blue and White
District Nurse x3
Tiger Eye
*Ice/Crystal Wax
Cherokee Trail of Tears
Purple Tepee beans,
Cupidon
Broad beans;
Crimson Flowered x2
Grando Violetto
Red Epicure x Crimson Flowered
Runner bean; Painted Lady
Broccoli/calabrese;
Spigarello (Black Soup)
Summer Purple Sprouting/Wok Broc
Calabrese de Cisso
Quick Heading, Real Seeds,
Ramoso Calabrese Precoce
Ramoso Calabrese Tardivo
Brussels Sprouts - Petite Posy
Cabbage; Delaway x2
Cape Gooseberries - Aunt molly's
Chicory leaf
Courgette/Summer Squash;
Tromba d'Albegnga
Grain; Rye
Gerkin - Parisian Pickling
Kale;
Nero Di Toscana
Red Russian
Western Front Kale
Hamburg Parsley
Herb
Garlic chives
Leek;
Bleu de Solaise x2
Bulgarian Giant
Lettuce;
Arctic King
Fat Lazy Blonde
lollo rosso
May Queen
Winter Density/Lamb's Lettuce
melon; Edonis F1
Onion;
Shimonita bunching
Ishikura
Parsnip;
Gladiator F1 x2
Hollow Crown
Pea;
Purple Podded pea x2
Carlin
Twinkle
Winterkefe
Squash;
Bon Bon
Shark's fin
Golden Hubbard
Little Gem
Queensland Blue
Triamble
Long island cheese
Uchiki Kuri
Jumbo Pink Banana x3
Volzhskaya Seraya 92
Swede; Gilfeather.
Tomato; 100 and 1000's
Aunt Madge's
Black Japanese Trifele
Paul Robeson
Tomatillo - Purple de Milpa
TPS;
Russian Blue x3
Skagit Magic
Flowers;
Lupins
Sea Holly
Poppy Red and Frilly
Help yourself
Basil organic
Beans;
Beans -CTOT
Yard long
Brown Dutch
Yellow Wax
Black Podded
Express broad beans
Spagna/Corona bean
Broccoli/calabresse;
Nine Star
Autumn Calabrese
Chard Rhubarb
Leek; Musselburgh
Lettuce ;
All year round
Arctic King
Chill-
Anaheim
Bulgarian carrot
Georgia flame
Habanero orange
Hungarian yellow
Italian Cayenne
Large red cherry
Pasilla Baja
Patio sizzle
Piri Piri
Royal black
Satan's kiss
Serrano Tampiqueno
Very hot, unnamed
Winter warmer
Squash;
Kabochka
Amish Pie
Jack be Little
Jarahdale
Tomato
The Amateur
Santa Cruz Kada
Oregon 11
Harzfeuer
Kelloggs Breakfast
Mouse melon x2
Salsify
I've read to use kitchen roll to put the sorted and washed tomato seeds on then peel them off.
However I'm finding it very, very tedious- another seed swopper told me to use a china plate to dry them off for this reason.
What do you do?
Once fermented and rinsed, I drain briefly in a small sieve and then tip out onto paper or a paper plate. I think a saucer would do just fine, but I find it useful to write the variety name on the paper so I know whats what :)
I received Digeroo's seeds this weekend, lots of nice things :) Seed list received tonight, I'll hopefully get it sorted in the morning. I've got a couple of parcels ready to post and I hope to get them all off tomorrow.
Next person's name was also sent at the weekend, so thinking caps on ready ;D
I hope Pansy Potter dosen't mind me saying but I'd like to say a big thanks to her. She's fairly new to the forum, but what a generous and thoughtful person. She has sent a superb selection of seeds for us to share, although not needing any herself. What an A4A star ;D
I think Pansy was a lurker for a while ;D.
Next clue.
This was a great inspiration for my to take up growing my own.
GOODLIFE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I'm just going to update the going outs, before sending the list on to you Goodlife.
List should be with you G'life, have fun :)
List arrived.....(http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-shocked003.gif) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)...that one..err..those lists shut me up...I might be on the quiet side tonight... ;D....so no need to get worried, the lists are like reading encyclopedia...OH JOY!!... ;D..and where is my bucket of coffee..its going to be looooong evening... ;)
Won't you need choccies too!!!
X Chas ENJOY!!!!
Oh dear my clue was far too easy.
I was trying to think of some clue which would involve Margo.
I'm back!! List is 'foraged' through..and it was FUN ;D But trying to find something to add that there is not already 'millions' was hard work.. ::)
I've got my list of wants and offers to send to Jayb and the 'ball' is rolling again.. ;) ;D
OH..one thing to "complain"..you would think that out of 3 pages of seeds listed..one particular variety of seeds that I 'need' wasn't there.. :o..so I have to make an order for just that one packet.. ::)..oh well... ;) ;D
Lol just got you lists, very nice and sooooo speedy thank you ;D
I'll draw the next name to send you, but I won't be ready to send on the list until I've put aside your seeds tomorrow, sorry.
Do tell what was your 'need' seed, maybe one of us can help?
Do tell what was your 'need' seed, maybe one of us can help? :-[..I feel very cheeky now..after all that that amount of seeds on offer for swapping..
I meant to save some seed in summer..but never got round to it.. ::)..Courgette Striato D'Italia..common as muck..but my favourite.
And the next clue is...
"Apparatus" or sort but not for swimming.. ::)
..I've tried my best with this one...sorry.. :-\
PS..Jayb..carrots..yes please..
Poolcue!!!
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Lol, that didn't take long ;D
Sorry I don't have any Striato D'Italia, but possibly similar Striato di Napoli and Romanesco, if they tempt.
Goodlife
Don't know if it's any help but premier_seeds_direct on Ebay sell them for 99p plus 59p postage. They are very good have bought lots from them.
X Chas
Super looking forward to going through a seed list ;D
Quote from: Jayb on November 15, 2011, 22:11:11
Lol, that didn't take long ;D
Out for a couple of hours sorting the greenhouse and I've missed it altogether. Good clue.
Quote from: galina on November 16, 2011, 11:46:19
Quote from: Jayb on November 15, 2011, 22:11:11
Lol, that didn't take long ;D
Out for a couple of hours sorting the greenhouse and I've missed it altogether. Good clue.
I liked it too ;D
List has been sent to Poolcue
Don't know if it's any help but premier_seeds_direct on Ebay sell them
Thanks for that help ;D I haven't even looked for them yet as I was holding back for this swap. I think I can afford that.. ;D BTW...my seed shopping 'diet' is officially over.. :-X ::) I lasted a month.. ;D
I have received the lists and will have an interesting nights homework.Thank you very much.
You will definitely enjoy choosing your seeds from the list. Have a good night
X Chas
Recieved my seeds today (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-bounce015.gif) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)
Thankyou everyone, especially JayB for organizing!
I'm just being nosy...but what is the one variety of seeds you've picked/received from the swap that you are most excited about?
BTW..can't tell you mine yet..I forgot already what I wished for ::) ;D I can just about remember there was toms, beans, peas, TPS, some herbs, squash.
...who's tidied up my desk?...can't bloody find nothing.. >:(..I had my list on piece of paper..somewhere.. ::)
Let you know hopefully in a few days
It's got to be Sharks fin squash- just because of the film "Grow your Own" which I love- so much I've just bought it from Amazon- using the A4A link of course. :)
I hope you have a tree for it to grow up PL. It grows like a triffid ;D
A clue
Some jobs are partially exempt?
My most exciting is lots of Skagit Magic seed for my potato project.
Some jobs are partially exempt? ??? Well...I've wrote a list of names that has been drawn already....if my calculation is correct there is 4 left..but I don't have a faintest idea how this would fit to any of the names.. ???
Quote from: Poolcue on November 18, 2011, 17:48:09
A clue
Some jobs are partially exempt?
Stevens706?
partially exempt sounds like tax exempt. Notice 706 is for partial tax exemption.
http://customs.hmrc.gov.uk/channelsPortalWebApp/channelsPortalWebApp.portal?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=pageVAT_ShowContent&propertyType=document&id=HMCE_CL_000857
'Stevens' I can't make fit, so might be (yet again) barking up the wrong tree ;D
edit 2 minutes later
Duh of course: Steven Jobs of Apple :)
Galina you are correct.
It was very difficult to think of anything that was vaguely gardening related.
The folks on this site never cease to amaze me ;D
My goodness what a well thought out clue. Galina definitely gold stars for you, fantastic.
List will be on it's way shortly ;D
:o...(http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-gen053.gif) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)...well done for for both of you..I wouldn't never ever been able to solve of that nor do the clue...(http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-gen014.gif) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)
Poolcue - great clue I didn't recognise myself, Galina good job you are on the ball - thanks
I've received Stevens706 list and I've sent the name of the next person.
Stevens sent me the next clue
"The next person could be a young insect in charge of smooth seas."
Manics?...don't know why though.. ::) There is not much options left with names..and still I'm struggling with clues.. ;D
How about susiebelle Why? cos I like the name ;D ;D
X Chas
Could it be Galina? Gal = young girl ina ????????????
It's young insect though ;) (I thought the same thing then re-read the clue!!)
Grub??
Lol, a one in three chance of being right, but which one?
As a hint, Pumpkinlover guess is on the right track, if it were on a scale, she'd be slightly warm but far from hot!
GALINA= gal...young girl...gall.. insect....in.a.. ???..in.. na..navy? ??? ???
Smooth seas? Calm seas? Well Galina does mean 'calm'.
Is this about Greek mythology? The nereid nymph Galene is the goddess of calm seas and a nymph is an immature stage that hasn't undergone metamorphosis to become a full insect yet. I think, it might be me :) I hope so ;D
Yayyy, top form Galina ;D
Loved the clue. There is always some Greek mythology - was only a matter of time :D
The lists are simply fab, the choice is brilliant. Thank you JayB. I may be some time ............................... ;)
Have a great time and enjoy the list.
X Chas
Lol, Galina has sent me her list and also a Clue.
Although I know the next person, I can't get it from the clue so I'm off for a google :o
Was deadly nightshade partly to blame for the banshee wailing?
Sounds like lyrics for some song.....
But what one? ;D
Huh..do I really start to dig that one out.. ::)...I'm not even sure if it lyrics..Manic street preaches has some wacky lyrics..so suppose anything could be found in them.
Yes..my guess for the clue is manics... ???
Ahhhhh light bulb moment ;D
What a super Clue ;D
Quote from: goodlife on November 24, 2011, 21:40:56
Sounds like lyrics for some song.....
Sorry not song lyrics and not Manic Street Preachers. But you are looking in the right direction ..... ;)
Susibelle? Soiuxsie & the Banshees & song title Bell adonna.
Quote from: grannyjanny on November 25, 2011, 07:54:32
Susibelle? Soiuxsie & the Banshees & song title Bell adonna.
So very nearly there and you guessed the right person too. But why this song title?
Deadly night shade = belladonna?
Quote from: luckycharlie on November 24, 2011, 19:41:15
Have a great time and enjoy the list.
X Chas
Thank you LC. Looking forward to some treasures for next year's garden. Thank you everybody for super contributions and thank you JayB for organising. :)
Quote from: grannyjanny on November 25, 2011, 09:26:59
Deadly night shade = belladonna?
Spot on! Gold Star!
Belladonna is the botanical name for deadly nightshade.
Reiceived my goodybag this morning.. ;D...Thank you for you all..and Jayb!
Now who does origami seedpackets..?..they look fab..I just couldn't fold it back same way anymore after having quick peek inside to see the seeds.. ::) Oh..well..I just have to sit down when I have spare moment and study the folds so I can learn to them too.. ;)
I ask for while ago what was the most excating varity to receive..well..ummm..hmm..toms, bean, peas.. ::)..so much to choose from..BUT..I think it is the white sorgum for popping....or TPS..or... ::) ;D
THANK YOU>>>THANK YOU! ;D
Those are probably my packets. I learnt by looking at the folds on one someone sent me; it's quite easy.
My seeds have arrived safely - thanks again everyone especially Jayb
Has everybody had their chances now? All done and dusted?
Did you all get what you fancied? Anything really exciting?
I had lots of different things only reqested a couple of items as really didn't have a lot to swop (Well nothing interesting) but Jayb sent me lots of her own seeds to try which was really kind . Now I can't wait till spring !!
Thank you everyone have really enjoyed this .
x Chas
Well I got my spagna beans & broad beans express, that's the one that Chris likes. I can't remember what else I had but lots of goodies. I have a very senior mind ;D. I too cannot wait for Spring ;D. Will we all be sowing leeks soon. I haven't read the piece but in my Grow It magazine (courtesy os Tesco club card) we can sow leeks now.
Very enjoyable swap - thanks Jayb for all your hard work sorting it out. Right when is Spring?
One last stop left, a return to Brown thumb, as they missed the super additions made by Ceres and Stopp. Then I'll put the parcel on hold until the new Year, when if there are enough interested people, it can start off again.
The parcel has grown and developed amazingly with the generosity from all taking part. A big THANK YOU from me ;D
I've spotted a few things I would love to grow, one or two have gone to others but I'm sure there will be enough Danish Flag poppies to go around :). Hopefully I'll be able to choose a couple of varieties of beans and peas after Brown thumb's turn.
Quote from: Jayb on December 07, 2011, 08:03:14
I've spotted a few things I would love to grow, one or two have gone to others........
Name them please :) You never know there may be seconds available or the lucky recipients can in turn produce seeds in 2012 and put some by for you. I think you should have something resembling a proper turn yourself after all you have put into this super swap. We need to know JayB :)
I think you should have something resembling a proper turn yourself after all you have put into this super swap.
Or rather..dip you 'fingers in pot' when something interesting comes along.. ;)
Is this going to be never ending swap? ;D..Jayb you've got yourself job for the life.. ;D
If the amount of seeds and varieties keep increasing every swap, it will soon become the new seed bank for the UK ;D
been off air for a while came back on last night ::)hope jayb has had a dip and what a list still remaining i too may wait until after xmas if thats ok with everyone xsue
and also i think jayb should have first pick when anything she Fancy's comes along as with out your organizing we wouldn't be having ours
;D, not sure that sounds very fair, but look forward to having a turn soon, once brown thumb has chosen.
Thanks Galina, although I've just made a rough grow list for next year :o between the seed circle, swaps and some recent purchases I'm already stuck for space ;D
I've been playing around with making the seed list more user friendly and easier for me to keep the list updated and shared. Hopefully be able to try new format out for a tomato swap in Jan, if enough people fancy joining in.
Since Jayb has been the organiser I think that she ought to have first refusal of anything that arrives in the swap.
Quote from: Digeroo on December 19, 2011, 20:30:11
Since Jayb has been the organiser I think that she ought to have first refusal of anything that arrives in the swap.
Agree :)
agreed and please have a turn before me jaybe
Go on Jay b you know you want to ;D
Jayb
Thanks I received my parcel today.Fortunately I have got 3 to 4 months to work out where everything is to be placed on the allotment as there were so many goodies.I am going to be googling all over the festive period to get everything properly organised.That's my first New Years resolution.
Jayb
You should definitely have first choice of anything I'm sure there isn't anyone who
wouldn't want you to
X Chas
I've started a new page to make listing and viewing easier, I'm going to update the seed list items before too long and then take a turn Yaayyyyyyyyy ;D.
I'm sure I've got one or two packets over :o If anyone is missing any seeds in their parcel pm me :P