2014 Mostly Mystery 'Mater Mailing - Page 24

Tormato · December 17, 2014

Hmmm, I don't know if Blue Shackamaxon has the most colorful pod. I hear it's mostly green, and turns kind of purple when it is starting to dry (possibly tough and near inedible). I will also send some other colorful snaps (purple, pink, etc...in their early tender stage). Maybe a few colorful dry beans, too.

Tomato Beth · December 17, 2014

We love pole and bush beans (the fresh eating kind, not dry), so any extras will enjoy a good home by us. If there's a spare pinch of milkweed, we will happily plant some and support he butterfly population in our garden.

Thanks!

Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah to all!

linzelu100 · December 18, 2014

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Originally Posted by Tormato

Hmmm, I don't know if Blue Shackamaxon has the most colorful pod. I hear it's mostly green, and turns kind of purple when it is starting to dry (possibly tough and near inedible). I will also send some other colorful snaps (purple, pink, etc...in their early tender stage). Maybe a few colorful dry beans, too.

I have a pic in WWW heirloom gardening book that shows Blue Shackamaxon in the shelly stage and they are a pretty cobalt blue. Shelly beans are one of our favorites here in VA. Hoping they will draw attention from my daughter. Thank you for the other offers they sound lovely. The pink sounds interesting, haven't seen them before.

Tormato · December 19, 2014

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Originally Posted by linzelu100

I have a pic in WWW heirloom gardening book that shows Blue Shackamaxon in the shelly stage and they are a pretty cobalt blue. Shelly beans are one of our favorites here in VA. Hoping they will draw attention from my daughter. Thank you for the other offers they sound lovely. The pink sounds interesting, haven't seen them before.

http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/l...564115033.html

The eleventh post has a pic.

linzelu100 · December 20, 2014

I showed my daughter those pink beans, wow they are bright, and she is excited and said thank you

Tormato · December 22, 2014

Santa is going to be a little late.

It's not that you've been naughty or nice, it's that in making my list, I need all of your lists. I'm still trying to track down people that didn't send them in, and their emails lists did not come through either. Most, if not all, are from the Gardenweb part of the swap. Plus, quite a few people were late sending things in. One package arrived today. Several varieties that were #1 on others wish lists were in it.

So, that made up the lateness.

Hopefully I'll start sending packages on Dec. 26th. I'll list the traders state/name (abbreviated) when it goes out, so you'll know to expect it in a few days.

Example... John Smith from New York...

NY J Sm

If I'm able to host next year, I think I'll have to do a weekly reminder..

At the top of your paper wish list...
a legible return address...
email/ and or T'ville handle
wish list in alphabetical order...
send in list in alphabetical order (this means varieties in alphabetical order, not categories in alphabetical order)...

At least I think I have everything done for the holidays, so all of my spare time can go into the swap, from now through Jan 1st.

Gary

Father'sDaughter · December 22, 2014

Gary,

While you'd probably love to get it done and over with for another year, I'm sure many of us would rather see you take the time to enjoy the holidays with your family and friends instead of worrying about rushing off to the post office the day after Christmas. Make us wait a little longer--we'll survive!

Happy holidays!

AlittleSalt · December 23, 2014

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Originally Posted by Father'sDaughter

Gary,

While you'd probably love to get it done and over with for another year, I'm sure many of us would rather see you take the time to enjoy the holidays with your family and friends instead of worrying about rushing off to the post office the day after Christmas. Make us wait a little longer--we'll survive!

Happy holidays!

I completely agree. Happy holidays Gary. Take some time off.

It has been fun thinking of what could possibly be in that envelope. It reminds me of being a child waiting for a special present, but I'm 49, and I can wait.

salix · December 23, 2014

Me three - Relax, put your feet up, have an eggnog...

falconblack · December 24, 2014

The best of the season to all of you and your families

Tomato Beth · December 24, 2014

This:

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Originally Posted by Father'sDaughter

Gary,

While you'd probably love to get it done and over with for another year, I'm sure many of us would rather see you take the time to enjoy the holidays with your family and friends instead of worrying about rushing off to the post office the day after Christmas. Make us wait a little longer--we'll survive!

Happy holidays!

We only live and get to spend time with friends and family once.

The seeds will wait. Have a wonderful holiday and happy New Year to all!

bower · December 24, 2014

Happy holidays, Gary! Enjoy yourself.

FLRedHeart · December 26, 2014

Gary, thanks for having me as a first timer in the swap! This is my first post on Tomatoville, and I thought a nice use of it would be to thank you for being such an accomodating host for the Marvelous Mystery 'mater Mailing and wish you happy holidays!

Tormato · December 29, 2014

Someone mentioned something about any funny moments? Well, yes again, to me. I didn't realize most of my tape was used up for the holiday. And, Walmart was completely out, when I went to get more. Finally got some, so...packages going out today...

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CO J Wa
FL D Co
FL B Ka
France Y Me (1 of 2)
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ND G Ro
NY M Jo

I'm at about 10% sent back, 90% to go.

Several more should be going out Tuesday. I'm not sure if I can get anything out on Wednesday. I'll likely be off-line until Jan. 2nd, when many will likely be sent.

Gary

guruofgardens · December 29, 2014

Wow! I'm so fortunate to be in the first mailing for the swap. Thank you so much Gary.

Soon will be the time to choose tomatoes to grow. Thank you everyone who donated their many seeds so we can try so many new varieties. I always have a few 'regulars' and love to experiment with new ones.

Thanks to last year's swap, my daughter has a new favorite grape tomato - a yellow Hssiao His Hung Shih. She loves the sweetness and the freeness (it this a word?) of this new-to-me tomato. So I now have to grow 3+ of these plants instead of the one.

Peace, love, prosperity, and a great harvest to everyone in 2015. May it be a great year!

December 17, 2014	#347
Tomato Beth Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: PA 6b Posts: 277	We love pole and bush beans (the fresh eating kind, not dry), so any extras will enjoy a good home by us. If there's a spare pinch of milkweed, we will happily plant some and support he butterfly population in our garden. Thanks! Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah to all! __________________ I'm a geek and a mom, and I write about it at Confessions of a Geeky Mom: http://confessionsofageekymom.com/

December 20, 2014	#350
linzelu100 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Virginia Posts: 447	I showed my daughter those pink beans, wow they are bright, and she is excited and said thank you __________________ Lindsey

December 23, 2014	#354
salix Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: north central B.C. Posts: 2,310	Me three - Relax, put your feet up, have an eggnog... __________________ "He who has a library and a garden wants for nothing." -Cicero

December 24, 2014	#355
falconblack Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 39	Happy holidays The best of the season to all of you and your families

December 17, 2014	#346
Tormato Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: MA Posts: 4,971	Hmmm, I don't know if Blue Shackamaxon has the most colorful pod. I hear it's mostly green, and turns kind of purple when it is starting to dry (possibly tough and near inedible). I will also send some other colorful snaps (purple, pink, etc...in their early tender stage). Maybe a few colorful dry beans, too.

December 22, 2014	#351
Tormato Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: MA Posts: 4,971	Santa is going to be a little late. It's not that you've been naughty or nice, it's that in making my list, I need all of your lists. I'm still trying to track down people that didn't send them in, and their emails lists did not come through either. Most, if not all, are from the Gardenweb part of the swap. Plus, quite a few people were late sending things in. One package arrived today. Several varieties that were #1 on others wish lists were in it. So, that made up the lateness. Hopefully I'll start sending packages on Dec. 26th. I'll list the traders state/name (abbreviated) when it goes out, so you'll know to expect it in a few days. Example... John Smith from New York... NY J Sm If I'm able to host next year, I think I'll have to do a weekly reminder.. At the top of your paper wish list... a legible return address... email/ and or T'ville handle wish list in alphabetical order... send in list in alphabetical order (this means varieties in alphabetical order, not categories in alphabetical order)... At least I think I have everything done for the holidays, so all of my spare time can go into the swap, from now through Jan 1st. Gary

December 22, 2014	#352
Father'sDaughter Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: MA/NH Border Posts: 4,919	Gary, While you'd probably love to get it done and over with for another year, I'm sure many of us would rather see you take the time to enjoy the holidays with your family and friends instead of worrying about rushing off to the post office the day after Christmas. Make us wait a little longer--we'll survive! Happy holidays!

December 24, 2014	#357
bower Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Newfoundland, Canada Posts: 6,794	Happy holidays, Gary! Enjoy yourself.

December 26, 2014	#358
FLRedHeart Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: FL 8b/9a Posts: 262	Gary, thanks for having me as a first timer in the swap! This is my first post on Tomatoville, and I thought a nice use of it would be to thank you for being such an accomodating host for the Marvelous Mystery 'mater Mailing and wish you happy holidays!

December 29, 2014	#359
Tormato Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: MA Posts: 4,971	Someone mentioned something about any funny moments? Well, yes again, to me. I didn't realize most of my tape was used up for the holiday. And, Walmart was completely out, when I went to get more. Finally got some, so...packages going out today... CA D Br CO J Wa FL D Co FL B Ka France Y Me (1 of 2) IL E Er ND G Ro NY M Jo I'm at about 10% sent back, 90% to go. Several more should be going out Tuesday. I'm not sure if I can get anything out on Wednesday. I'll likely be off-line until Jan. 2nd, when many will likely be sent. Gary

December 29, 2014	#360
guruofgardens Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2008 Location: zone 5 Colorado Posts: 942	Wow! I'm so fortunate to be in the first mailing for the swap. Thank you so much Gary. Soon will be the time to choose tomatoes to grow. Thank you everyone who donated their many seeds so we can try so many new varieties. I always have a few 'regulars' and love to experiment with new ones. Thanks to last year's swap, my daughter has a new favorite grape tomato - a yellow Hssiao His Hung Shih. She loves the sweetness and the freeness (it this a word?) of this new-to-me tomato. So I now have to grow 3+ of these plants instead of the one. Peace, love, prosperity, and a great harvest to everyone in 2015. May it be a great year!