2016 Mostly Mystery 'Mater Mailing - Page 22

smileyb · October 16, 2016

Thank you
I hope I am doing it right.This is my first year doing these swaps. I am sending in total between tomatoes,peppers and beans 300+ packs
I cant wait to see your beans and also what everyone else is sending in.
I have to post my wish list. I tried to access the doc they had posted I couldnt access the bean doc.
After I was done packing up everything.I was going to post everything I was sending in and the number of packs each.
Also I was going to do my wish lists after I was done

Labradors2 · October 16, 2016

Smiley, It would probably be a good idea to include your wish list (typed or handwritten) in with the packets you are sending as it will make Gary's job a lot easier!

You are sending in a ton of packets and will surely get a boatload back!!!!!

Enjoy!
Linda

Father'sDaughter · October 16, 2016

I know the instructions are around here somewhere, but in the mailer we are asked to include a sheet of paper with our name, forum name, address, email address (optional, I believe), our wish list in alphabetical order and then numbered by priority, which catagory(ies) we are entering and what variety we are sending 10 packets of for that category, an alphabetical list of seeds we are sending to fill others wish list, and an alphabetical list of any bonus seeds we are sending in.

Rajun Gardener · October 16, 2016

Here's the post from GardeningLee, he put all the rules together but things might has changed. http://www.tomatoville.com/showpost....&postcount=170

kchd.. · October 16, 2016

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Originally Posted by EricaBraun

I just had a lot of catch-up reading to do.

I'm about to start packing my seeds. I'm hoping to get them done within the next week and out in the mail!

This is always such a fun swap. Exciting! Exciting! Exciting!

Yay! Erica is here!

smileyb · October 17, 2016

Thank you all
Where do I find post for want list
I found a google doc but does not tell me whos name to put on seeds I am sending in that someone wants

tash11 · October 17, 2016

You don't put a person's name on them. You send them in and Gary divides them up. That way he doesn't get five people all sending in variety X for person Y and that person getting five packs of seed. Or him giving only one of those packets to that person and four other people getting something with someone else's name on it. There are other reasons like if you only have one packet and there are two people who want it, how do you decide? Gary will compare what is available with what is on that persons wish list and make it fair.

Gary will get it right. He has a great system for this. Just send in what you have and get back tons of great stuff.

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tash11 · October 17, 2016

FWIW my send in list that I will print out looks something like this (I have altered this version since this is not the spoiler thread, but even so you might be able to figure it out if you look to close so don't read too much into it ) I figure even if I send in a few packs that are meant for wishlists and someone else sends in some for wishlists Gary can divide them up as he sees fit. But stating it this way lets Gary know that that variety is one someone's wish list. (this also isn't my whole list, just a sample). IDK if this is the best way to do it, but it's what I am doing this year.

A- Cherry/Grape/Currant, 10 packs
A 21 packs, category, plus 1 for wishlist
A- whatever 20 packs
B- y/g/o/Bi-color/Tri-color/etc, 11 packs, category plus 1 for wishlist
B- Striped, 11 packs, category plus 1 for wishlist
D- Red, 22 packs, category plus 2 for wishlist
G- Black, 15 packs, 10 for category plus 5 for wishlists
H- patio/container, 10 for category
I-2 packs bonus
M-3 packs for wishlist/bonus (this one I know someone else is sending in for wishlist)
P- Yellow/Gold/Orange/Bi-color/Tri-color/White, 20 packs for category
R-2 packs bonus
S- Very Early, 10 packs for category
S-3 packs for wishlists

Father'sDaughter · October 17, 2016

Just remember that he prefers the varieties in each section (category, wish lists, etc) alphabetized so that it's easier to work with.

tash11 · October 17, 2016

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Originally Posted by Father'sDaughter

Just remember that he prefers the varieties in each section (category, wish lists, etc) alphabetized so that it's easier to work with.

I have mine in two sections: sent in, and wish list (one side for tomatoes, one for peppers). Is there a better way to do it?

HappyGardener23 · October 17, 2016

Quick question as I organize and prep my seeds...can I enter the same variety in more than one category? For example, if I have a great meaty heart tomato, can I send 10 packs for the heart category and another 10 packs of the same variety for the paste/canner category?

smileyb · October 17, 2016

Thank you Tash
Makes alot of sense.I misunderstood what was on one of the links.
Been putting my catagories together an labeling each and every pack with all info alot of packs and writting
Been putting it together for the past 3 days.Each time I think I am done I think of something else I can add

Labradors2 · October 17, 2016

Quote:

Originally Posted by HappyGardener23

Quick question as I organize and prep my seeds...can I enter the same variety in more than one category? For example, if I have a great meaty heart tomato, can I send 10 packs for the heart category and another 10 packs of the same variety for the paste/canner category?

Absolutely Happy, and if they are red or pink, you can send in 10 more for that category too!

Linda

tash11 · October 17, 2016

Quote:

Originally Posted by smileyb

Thank you Tash
Makes alot of sense.I misunderstood what was on one of the links.
Been putting my catagories together an labeling each and every pack with all info alot of packs and writting
Been putting it together for the past 3 days.Each time I think I am done I think of something else I can add

Most people put ALL the info only on the send in list for Gary, and then each packet has only name and year saved. My handwriting is terrible and my typing and computer skills are great so I just type it all up and make little labels to print. My son then writes the year on them (or sometimes I do). But I put a bunch of info on that way, and sometimes a pic of the fruit it came from (or something from that batch anyway) if I get around to it. Most people don't go to all that effort though. It is time consuming, but easier for me with my terrible writing (plus writing physically hurts my hand, always has, even in elementary, typing for some reason doesn't).

Idahowoman · October 17, 2016

A quick question.
Do we put our usernames on the labels of the seeds we send in?
So if next season someone has a question about a tomato plant from the seeds we sent in,they will know who to contact about it.
Thanks
Susan

October 17, 2016	#321
smileyb Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: sarver , pennsylvania Posts: 43	Thank you all Where do I find post for want list I found a google doc but does not tell me whos name to put on seeds I am sending in that someone wants Last edited by smileyb; October 17, 2016 at 07:48 AM.

October 17, 2016	#322
tash11 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Ohio Posts: 156	You don't put a person's name on them. You send them in and Gary divides them up. That way he doesn't get five people all sending in variety X for person Y and that person getting five packs of seed. Or him giving only one of those packets to that person and four other people getting something with someone else's name on it. There are other reasons like if you only have one packet and there are two people who want it, how do you decide? Gary will compare what is available with what is on that persons wish list and make it fair. Gary will get it right. He has a great system for this. Just send in what you have and get back tons of great stuff. Save Save Last edited by tash11; October 17, 2016 at 04:50 PM. Reason: clarity

October 16, 2016	#316
smileyb Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: sarver , pennsylvania Posts: 43	Thank you I hope I am doing it right.This is my first year doing these swaps. I am sending in total between tomatoes,peppers and beans 300+ packs I cant wait to see your beans and also what everyone else is sending in. I have to post my wish list. I tried to access the doc they had posted I couldnt access the bean doc. After I was done packing up everything.I was going to post everything I was sending in and the number of packs each. Also I was going to do my wish lists after I was done

October 16, 2016	#317
Labradors2 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Ontario Posts: 3,898	Smiley, It would probably be a good idea to include your wish list (typed or handwritten) in with the packets you are sending as it will make Gary's job a lot easier! You are sending in a ton of packets and will surely get a boatload back!!!!! Enjoy! Linda

October 16, 2016	#318
Father'sDaughter Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: MA/NH Border Posts: 4,919	I know the instructions are around here somewhere, but in the mailer we are asked to include a sheet of paper with our name, forum name, address, email address (optional, I believe), our wish list in alphabetical order and then numbered by priority, which catagory(ies) we are entering and what variety we are sending 10 packets of for that category, an alphabetical list of seeds we are sending to fill others wish list, and an alphabetical list of any bonus seeds we are sending in.

October 16, 2016	#319
Rajun Gardener Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Tomato Cornhole Posts: 2,550	Here's the post from GardeningLee, he put all the rules together but things might has changed. http://www.tomatoville.com/showpost....&postcount=170

October 17, 2016	#323
tash11 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Ohio Posts: 156	FWIW my send in list that I will print out looks something like this (I have altered this version since this is not the spoiler thread, but even so you might be able to figure it out if you look to close so don't read too much into it ) I figure even if I send in a few packs that are meant for wishlists and someone else sends in some for wishlists Gary can divide them up as he sees fit. But stating it this way lets Gary know that that variety is one someone's wish list. (this also isn't my whole list, just a sample). IDK if this is the best way to do it, but it's what I am doing this year. A- Cherry/Grape/Currant, 10 packs A 21 packs, category, plus 1 for wishlist A- whatever 20 packs B- y/g/o/Bi-color/Tri-color/etc, 11 packs, category plus 1 for wishlist B- Striped, 11 packs, category plus 1 for wishlist D- Red, 22 packs, category plus 2 for wishlist G- Black, 15 packs, 10 for category plus 5 for wishlists H- patio/container, 10 for category I-2 packs bonus M-3 packs for wishlist/bonus (this one I know someone else is sending in for wishlist) P- Yellow/Gold/Orange/Bi-color/Tri-color/White, 20 packs for category R-2 packs bonus S- Very Early, 10 packs for category S-3 packs for wishlists

October 17, 2016	#324
Father'sDaughter Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: MA/NH Border Posts: 4,919	Just remember that he prefers the varieties in each section (category, wish lists, etc) alphabetized so that it's easier to work with.

October 17, 2016	#326
HappyGardener23 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Illinois Posts: 90	Quick question as I organize and prep my seeds...can I enter the same variety in more than one category? For example, if I have a great meaty heart tomato, can I send 10 packs for the heart category and another 10 packs of the same variety for the paste/canner category?

October 17, 2016	#327
smileyb Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: sarver , pennsylvania Posts: 43	Thank you Tash Makes alot of sense.I misunderstood what was on one of the links. Been putting my catagories together an labeling each and every pack with all info alot of packs and writting Been putting it together for the past 3 days.Each time I think I am done I think of something else I can add

October 17, 2016	#330
Idahowoman Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Idaho Zone 4 Posts: 536	A quick question. Do we put our usernames on the labels of the seeds we send in? So if next season someone has a question about a tomato plant from the seeds we sent in,they will know who to contact about it. Thanks Susan