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Bring it on, G-Mom!!!!!

Details...details..who had you then ?

Oooo, I can't wait to see and hear it all!

Come on with the post Gmom!

Uploading pics as we speak....give me a few minutes,photobucket is dragging it's behind....

Everything was so awesomely cool a 4 piece votive candleholder set,a windchime,a mason jar candle that smells like cinnamon,an adorable candle in a flower pot,veggie wall-hooks and a pot-hanging willy!

YeeHaw!!!

Thats so neat..i am happy you got yours today...we can all live through yours .
Who had your name?

Wow everything sounds great Gmom, and I wanna know who had your name too? Wasn't me!

...wasn't me.

Jennifer(Hisgal) had my name.

Pretty packing materials


Neat stuff


Votive holders


more to come.....

Cool stuff, I'm anxiously waiting.........

Looks great!!! Cant wait to see more!!

Cool wall-hooks


Willy,cinnamon candle and flower pot candle


Butterfly windchime


I adore candles and love my new ones

How cool...i love the gifts G-mom!!!

I wish my person would get theirs soon...I put live plants in it also. Don't want them to be dead by the time they get it.

That's some cool stuff , glad that someone got theirs today....Gmom if you wouldn't have posted I'm sure we would've all exploded by now!

There should be a few to get theirs tomorrow then..i hope to hear mine got to........tomorrow or even today...hey...dont bother couting the dots trying to figure it out as to what they spell...its random...

My person should without a doubt have theirs by tomorrow.......the estimated delivery date is tomorrow......I'm just bummed because I can track it, and it's so close to her house that it's driving me nuts.

I thought I felt a shift in the ground...just like a volcano about to erupt!

Well...i cant track mine..it says its left Toronto and entered the states..but thats it

Pretty things G-mom ... Really like the candle holders!

Cool stuff, G-Mom!

There will be a lot of people getting their boxes tomorrow!

(I hope!)

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There will be a lot of people getting their boxes tomorrow!


There had better be...the suspense is getting to me

Mine had better got to where they are going this week or i wont be happy come the weekend!!!!

Mine better get there soon...theres live plants in it!

Ya i guess you want it to get there ..tomorrow's the day!!!

Live plants!! Oh no, that reminds me I forgot to mail the blackberrylillies i promised someone! DUH!

Those are cool gifts. Those veggie hooks would look great in my kitchen.

lol

I was just thinking the same thing about those veggie hooks I really like them. But then I knew whoever got hisgal2 would be lucky. She is one of the best shoppers. Not that we don't have many professional grade shoppers here cause we do. I'm just always amazed by what hisgal finds.

G-mom I'm super glad you got your box today and shared it with us so quickly.

It looks like my estimate on time was closer than I thought it would be for the package arrivals. I hope none of the packages go the long way around.

There was one envelope that took 3 weeks to go from one zip in virginia to another that was right next door. The mailman had a hard time living that down. Some of the residents weren't exactly kind.

Wow, so cool,all these lovely gifts and sharing all the excitement!!!such a rush!
Fun!!cannot wait till the next one posts!!

Gmom, when did you get that box? I sent it Priority mail...it should have gotten to you before today. I'm going to have to say something to the post office.

Glad you like those hooks....they were the next best thing to seed packets!

The hooks are great and I love them

Nice gifts G-mom

Hi everyone, Just got home and do not have time to take and post pics but I wanted to say I got my gifts, from Loz and they are absolutely awesome. She got me a "The Stanfield's" sign for the house, several garden ornaments and bunny things. I will take pics later. Thank you SO MUCH Loz, I LOVE IT ALL!!!!!

I got it this morning on the way out of town but did not have a moment to open it until I got home. It is all awesome. Dan was so impressed as well. Everything is perfect, especially the Stanfield sign. I have always wanted something like that and never got one for myself.

So everything was packaged okay? Nothing was broke or anything???? I love that stuff from the place I ordered. I'm so glad you love everything, and I couldn't pass up the sign. The only thing I regret is that place I bought the stuff didn't have kids things or I would've included something for them.....I thought they'd like the giraffe though. Mark has the deer one.

Didn't it kill you having to wait all day!!!!

G-Mom, Your gifts are awesome. I love those hooks too. Great shopping Jenn!

Nothing is broken at all Loz. One wee mishap but Dan assures me he can fix it. I got a good laugh out of it. The screws for the Stanfield sign make my name hang upside down. The kids love the giraffe and are arguing over where in the garden it is going to go. I know exactly where the welcome sign is going to go but cannot take pics of the stuff in the garden cuz it is RAINING.

Yes, it killed me especially since it was sitting right next to me all day long. I did get to open the Stanfield sign one but there were too many other boxes to open them in the car. In fact my bedroom is now full of boxes and packing stuff.

OK dinner is ready, see ya in a bit.

Oh man, I'm sorry the sign came like that....I hope he can fix it.

Gmom --- Nice gifts you got there Candles are always a pleasure to get Huh?? Love scented candles and the willy!!! Where did you find a Willy candle Jen?? how unique is that???n Cool stuff!!!


Okay guys My day is bitter sweet The postman left a delivery slip but won't leave the Box.. I called the po and they said they WON"T leave a box and that I Have to pick it up myself I can't send any one

Maybe I can get off early I'm so excited it's here, but yet it's there at the PO !..sitting, waiting, pining for me to go get it and they don't stay open long enough I don't work in the same city I live in and the post office is even further opposite direction then my Job..
Waaaaaaaaaaa

Wow, they are really strict there at your PO huh?

I live in a small town and when we went on vacation last year mom filled out a paper to have MY mailed held for the week....and they let her.

I sure hope you can get it tomorrow....

Uh, angelblossom... got any sick days at work???
What if theres live plants in there? You cant let them DIE! I went in 2 hours late monday to sign for mine.
Oh c'mon. We can help you think up an excuse to be late. Want me to call is sick for you?

Diane, that is just awful that you have to wait. I think a sick day is in order! Or a sick morning at least.

Ok here are my gifts.

Again, Thank you Loz, I just love everything!

Cool! I just love those signs!

or at the least "very URGENT personal business"

sounds awesome triss...

still waiting on mine :rolleyes:

Cooooooool! How dweeby are they to put the screw eyes in the wrong side of the name sign?? Is it wood? Easy fix. polyresin? Drill baby size holes so it doesnt crack.....

Do you have a pet that has to be rushed to the vet? {{excuse here, dont choke fido}}

It is wood, I will fix it, glue in the screws on both sides of the sign, spray it to protect it from the elements and stick it up on the side of the house.

I know, I'm mad about that........I've never had problems with this place before and have ordered from them many times.....

I LOVED those 2 bunnies holding the bowl.....I collect bunnies too---might have to go back and order myself one!

Oh please do not be mad Loz. It is so very easily taken care of and I do not want you to be at all upset. I love that one too, both the bunny statues will be holding AV's on my desk soon!

Never thought of putting AV's in them!

Oh they will be perfect in there!

I apologize for butting into your conversation, but maybe the company thought the name sign was going to be hung on the top, and something attached to the bottom, and that's why the metal things are on the bottom? Just a thought.

Not trying to hijack the post, but look Triss...this is the deer one like your giraffe....All you can see now is it's head sticking out over the little tree. He wanted something in the yard he liked...so there you go! A deer.

You see they(the boss) has me over a barrel,.. I have the Key the only Key to get in the side door the Boss has the front door key and he doesn't get in untill after 8 so If I'm not there on time the other employeee are still in the parking lot with empty doffee cups and waiting tapping there foot with their hand on ther hip and believe me they are not nice if I show up late and make them lose time off the clock!But if I give them 24 hours notice I can hand the key off to someone so that's what I will do tomarrow night (if I don't get off early) I just give the key to someone that also gets there early ,, that's what I get for being so darn dependable!

thank Wrennie for offering to call in for me God forbid I ever get sick and just don't show up.. when I had pneumonia a few months back a co-worker came to the hospital and got the Key .. What a lovely group I work with! :rolleyes: but I'll get that box one way or the other before Saturday ,, Hey we do have deliverey drivers taking our cases back to the doctors all over the metroplex maybe I can volunteer to take a case to a Dr in this area (we sometimes do that if we have business to take care of in said area) Okay ////NOW I have my thinking cap on!! ( Wheels are picking up speed,, Need that mercedes now Wrennie Vrooooooooommmmmmmm!)

Oh Btw Wrennie what kind of condition was the Catnip plant in ?? I was afraid the soil may have spilled out !

I apologize. I must have irritated somebody but putting in my 2 cents. sorry.

Nope not at all weakley, just stepped away from the computer to look at the sign. The screws are in the bottoms of both pieces so it will not work that way either. Whichever is on top, one set of screws has to me moved.

Ohhhh Triss The signs are Great I am sooo Liking the giraffe too!!!! Verrrrryyyy Nice!!

Strange. Somebody must not have been paying attention.

Being nosey. If you don't want to answer - don't. I've been reading about all these packages being delivered, and people waiting on them so excitedly. What's the deal? Is it kind of like a secret pal or something?

No Weakley !! WE were celebrating getting 10'000 members on the GH ! Triss answered you Hon'... go back and look we may have another one for Christmas Hope you join us in that one!

Yes it is weakley. when we hit 10,000 members someone suggested an exchange game to celebrate. those who wanted to gave their names to 1 person whoa assigned us all a secret pal to give to. You've seen the outcome. We willhave more 'games' like this so stay tuned!

Sounds like fun. We're on dial up here, so everything is really sloooowwwww. If I ask a question already answered I apologize, but the page just hasn't reloaded yet. By the way the signs are beautiful. I like the Faith one.

Love to have you take part in the next one Weakley! Anyone can join in!

It was an error by the company I ordered the sign from. I just went to the site to look at the pic of it and they have it with the name hanging underneath. They just made a mistake. :p

Isn't it just awesome! And yes before the holidays, I will be hosting one. Look for it at the end of Oct beginning of Nov.

I'm dial up too. I've answered posts, looked back and someone else answers what I ask seconds before looks like I'm dingy or not paying attention sometimes !! LOL!

Diane the catnip was in very good condition. The cats all ran for it as soon as I opened it. really how do they know?
AND Thank you too so much for the tomato ties (the green stretchy ribbon! LOL!) I saved it and used it tonight to tie some maters up!!

Angel~the Willy is a pot-hanger, not a candle. I found him at a local store that I frequent.

Thanks I appreciate the invite. It's kind of difficult knowing where to jump into a conversation being carried on without intruding. I really appreciate being included. Did any of you feel ackward (strange) when you first started in the banter hall?

I dont know if I can wait till Oct triss! I may need to have one in the summer!

Hi, I'm Nancy and I'm an addict. I try not to join giving games but I just can't help it. It started with just one. Now it's all the time. i've even joined additional forums just so I can get more fixes. I need help....

I think most people do Weakley, you just have to jump in feet first...everyone is really friendly. And we were all new at one time.

Wrennie - I like that. Cute.

I still do....but everyone here is SOOO extremely nice!! I love them all!!

Super awesome gifts everyone!!!! ).
My person should be getting theirs tomorrow...I sure hope so anyways!!

Oh YES! On every forum I've been on. In some i start playing games to get acquainted with people. Others I ask lots of ??'s. here I ID'd lots of mystery plants and asked ??'s first. Then realized just JUMP in. Also if you feel like you're being ignored sometimes on't take it personal. It happens. I was in 1 conversation where 'P' wrote " Hello? Is this thing on?" cause she felt ignored.

Yep weakley it is like diving into the deep end and not knowing how to swim. But everywhere there are people willing to keep you from drowning!

Thanks guys! You have all made me feel alot better.

ohhh my bad cute lill' willy anyway

Thanks for talking. I better go for now, Philip (my son) and I are suppose to go with some of his school to Louisville Stoneware and Glassworks tomorrow. Should be pretty interesting. Good night.

Can I go too? I love glass!
School?
Just summer school here now.

So, I haven't gone off just yet. Glassworks should be really cool. The school thing is put on by youth services or something like that. You sign up for it, meet at the school, ride a bus down and they bring you back. Inexpensive because of price and gas. We went Tues. to The Falls of the Ohio. I think they're going to a Bats game, visit the Coca-Cola museum, visit Marengo cave in Ind. and some other stuff. It's pretty neat except for the lunches.

There's not a topic on this entire forum that you can't jump right into. That's what a forum, especially this one, is all about.


You know, I don't even remember my first posts in Banter Hall. I go to Lexington pretty often, will probably be close to there tomorrow actually.

Cindy I plan on meeting Weakly when I go to KY in Sept she only lives 30 min from my Sis and her parents live in the same town as my sis Looks like sept will be a meet and greet in the KY Bluegrass state maybe I can talk her into coming along with us to meet you?!!
Loz:
I am diffenantly going to find some of those Giraff's .. preetttttty cool!

I get to post someone getting a gift...but its not me

Yay!! Another gift!!

Right click on the picture, in the drop down click 'save picture as', Your 'my pictures' screen should pop up. hit save and its on your computer. then go to photobucket(or whoever you use and when you click browse it should bring up your 'my pictures' then open it and save to PB.

i have tried that but it says it a ..not allowed image??

hmmmm If you want to send them to me I'll try???

pm me your addy and i will forward it to you, i have never had trouble getting it to work before?

i just sent it to you Wrennie..
thanks for your help too

Tried a few ways. Cant do it. i tried to copy& save it to my system and it said it was an unknown type of file and couldnt be opened. Did she send it from work? Maybe thay have some sort of security built in so it cant be opened the way we want??

What format are the pics? Be sure they're named as .jpg or .bmp or .gif You can change this yourself.

they're jpg

it says its a html doc when you go to open it.

hmmm...sounds like your saving the web page...hmmm...so you're saving them as jpeg and its changing it to a html?

i sent it to Cindy to see if she can figure it out..

Nope the picture is sent as a html, when you click to open or save the file it says its jpg. PB says its a not allowed type of file. ???

Dusty asked me to post this for her...thanks so much Fernie for her gifts!

Again Fernie...Dusty says thanks so much.

Cha CHING! We have pictures!

We have presents!

On a funny note, I emailed the company I bought the sign from for Triss. I told them that I was shocked that it was upside down and it was a gift. That I'd never had a problem with them before but was surprised by this.

So guess what??? Triss, you're getting another one sent out to you totally free of charge to me! So if you fix the one you have, you'll have 2. Not sure what you'll do with 2, maybe you could give one to the Sr Stanfield family, or put one in the front of your house and one somewhere else.

Guess what...its time to open another one