2015 Mostly Mystery 'Mater Mailing - Page 4

Tormato · October 7, 2015

A few rules for a smooth running swap...

Make sure your label on your package is secure. Last year, in early November with temps about freezing, I had one package arrive with the label nearly pealed off.

Make sure the package is taped well, if recycling a bubble mailer. Narrow transparent tape is junk. Packaging tape (~2" wide) works. I only use heavy duty clear tape.

No staples, paper clips, etc... inside. While they hold 10 packs together neatly, they can tear open other packs. Rubber bands are OK.

NO TAPING PACKS TOGETHER (or taping things to the inner walls of the bubble mailer...yes this stuff happens

). It's a lot of work for you, and a lot of work for me to then un-tape things.

A wish list and send-in list both IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER, with a legible return address, any other contact info (your Tomatoville user name, or email address), and return postage (cash/stamps).

Those also participating in the bean swap (no rules yet) will receive one package likely in early January. It'll likely be with the small flat rate boxes like last year. There will be a limited amount of beans for those only in the tomato/pepper swap.

More later...

Tormato · October 7, 2015

Also, the number of your wish list varieties can be as follows...

10 wish list varieties - if you're participating in many categories and expecting* about 100 varieties back.

*the average for the past few swaps, but unknown what this year will be

20 wish list varieties - if you're participating in a few categories and expecting about 40-60 varieties back.

30 wish list varieties - maybe one category (or none) and expecting up to 40 varieties back.

Deborah · October 7, 2015

I sure hope for flamingo beans !

Tormato · October 7, 2015

I have many hundreds, but they go fast. You're first on the list of requests.

I'm wondering if more will make it into the bean swap, if they are needed.

heirloomtomaguy · October 7, 2015

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tormato

I have many hundreds, but they go fast. You're first on the list of requests.

I'm wondering if more will make it into the bean swap, if they are needed.

I too would like to be considered for flamingo beans. P P P Please

EricaBraun · October 7, 2015

I'd love Flamingo beans, as well!

Deborah · October 7, 2015

Thank you ! I'm the lady who mailed you $5 and a thank you card last year. I moved and never got to plant the flamingos you sent, and lost the seeds too. Argh !

scorpiosiren · October 7, 2015

I joined this swap in 2013 through GW and it was by far my favourite! I would love to join again this year.

nancyruhl · October 7, 2015

I was hoping that you would offer them again. I regretted not asking last year. Pretty please count me in.

Spike2 · October 7, 2015

I had so hoped to be able to be a part of this. I only had ox heart tomato seeds (that have been handed down for years and years), but an accident with a silly dog left me with only about 6 seeds. If they produce for me I will be ready next year

AlittleSalt · October 8, 2015

Tormato, post #46 has really opened my eyes to other ideas.

SummerSky · October 8, 2015

Will post be about the same as last year? I was planning on throwing in $3 like I did for last year...

Karrr_Luda · October 8, 2015

The post came too late for me, I used paper clips on the categoty seeds, I really hope they didn't cause any damage to baggies. Next year, if here is a swap again......

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tormato

A few rules for a smooth running swap...

Make sure your label on your package is secure. Last year, in early November with temps about freezing, I had one package arrive with the label nearly pealed off.

Make sure the package is taped well, if recycling a bubble mailer. Narrow transparent tape is junk. Packaging tape (~2" wide) works. I only use heavy duty clear tape.

No staples, paper clips, etc... inside. While they hold 10 packs together neatly, they can tear open other packs. Rubber bands are OK.

NO TAPING PACKS TOGETHER (or taping things to the inner walls of the bubble mailer...yes this stuff happens

). It's a lot of work for you, and a lot of work for me to then un-tape things.

A wish list and send-in list both IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER, with a legible return address, any other contact info (your Tomatoville user name, or email address), and return postage (cash/stamps).

Those also participating in the bean swap (no rules yet) will receive one package likely in early January. It'll likely be with the small flat rate boxes like last year. There will be a limited amount of beans for those only in the tomato/pepper swap.

More later...

Ricky Shaw · October 8, 2015

Absolved, I'm sure of it.

Tormato · October 10, 2015

Quote:

Originally Posted by SummerSky

Will post be about the same as last year? I was planning on throwing in $3 like I did for last year...

Return postage (cash or stamps) is 2.32 (I think for the 1st 3 ounces).

Donations (not necessary) of $1 can be made for ~15 SunGold seeds.

If people think they would like a pack or two of beans, the weight will likely go over 3 ounces. I'll have to look up those rates.

Those that are participating in both the tomato/pepper & beans/other legumes swaps will likely be using small flat rate boxes, which again I'll have to check for new rates.

October 7, 2015	#46
Tormato Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: MA Posts: 4,971	A few rules for a smooth running swap... Make sure your label on your package is secure. Last year, in early November with temps about freezing, I had one package arrive with the label nearly pealed off. Make sure the package is taped well, if recycling a bubble mailer. Narrow transparent tape is junk. Packaging tape (~2" wide) works. I only use heavy duty clear tape. No staples, paper clips, etc... inside. While they hold 10 packs together neatly, they can tear open other packs. Rubber bands are OK. NO TAPING PACKS TOGETHER (or taping things to the inner walls of the bubble mailer...yes this stuff happens). It's a lot of work for you, and a lot of work for me to then un-tape things. A wish list and send-in list both IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER, with a legible return address, any other contact info (your Tomatoville user name, or email address), and return postage (cash/stamps). Those also participating in the bean swap (no rules yet) will receive one package likely in early January. It'll likely be with the small flat rate boxes like last year. There will be a limited amount of beans for those only in the tomato/pepper swap. More later...

October 7, 2015	#48
Deborah Riding The Crazy Train Again Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: San Marcos, California Posts: 2,562	I sure hope for flamingo beans !

October 7, 2015	#51
EricaBraun Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: California Posts: 27	I'd love Flamingo beans, as well!

October 7, 2015	#53
scorpiosiren Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: zone 9 Posts: 2	I joined this swap in 2013 through GW and it was by far my favourite! I would love to join again this year.

October 7, 2015	#54
nancyruhl Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Metro Detroit, Michigan Posts: 1,051	I was hoping that you would offer them again. I regretted not asking last year. Pretty please count me in.

October 7, 2015	#55
Spike2 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 992	I had so hoped to be able to be a part of this. I only had ox heart tomato seeds (that have been handed down for years and years), but an accident with a silly dog left me with only about 6 seeds. If they produce for me I will be ready next year

October 8, 2015	#56
AlittleSalt BANNED FOR LIFE Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 13,333	Tormato, post #46 has really opened my eyes to other ideas.

October 8, 2015	#57
SummerSky Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Michigan Posts: 126	Will post be about the same as last year? I was planning on throwing in $3 like I did for last year...

October 8, 2015	#59
Ricky Shaw Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Zone 6a Denver North Metro Posts: 1,910	Absolved, I'm sure of it.