2015 Mostly Mystery 'Mater Mailing - Page 23

Tormato · January 8, 2016

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Originally Posted by guruofgardens

My daughter just sent me a picture of the envelope I asked her to look out for. She cut open one side, peered in and replied, "Holy moley, Batman! Look at all the tomato seeds!"

So I will have Christmas again in another week.

Thanks to all of you who took the time to grow, dry, package, etc. the seeds for the swap. I can't wait to see each and every one.

And extra thanks to Gary for taking the time to sort, mail, and make us all smile.

And this reminds me that when cutting open the bubble mailer... tamp it down a bit first, so that near top it's empty. Otherwise, you may cut through some packs of seeds.

Tormato · January 8, 2016

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Originally Posted by natural

Romper room? I was on an episode of romper room in the 70's. True story. I remember we played the rhyme game. Miss Nancy asked us to say words that rhyme with mitt. The little girl next to me shouted out sh*t. I can still hear the gasps from her mother to this day.

Come on now, she really knew her heirloom peppers, and shouted out Sish*to, but didn't get to finish what she was saying.

guruofgardens · January 8, 2016

And this reminds me that when cutting open the bubble mailer... tamp it down a bit first, so that near top it's empty. Otherwise, you may cut through some packs of seeds.

Of course! She's been trained in how to handle precious cargo.

Gary - peering down the envelope I see pink tags. Are those seeds from you?

Tormato · January 8, 2016

I'm at 993 PM's with no time to delete any. Will I "break" T'ville over the weekend?

Going out today, just 2...

NE Ge L
UT Fo D

The swap is kind of like a 100 foot extension cord, tangled. I work at the easy loose end first, knowing I'll eventually have to get way down to that jumble. I'm almost through that part, and then it gets easier at the finish. Most of the last tomato/pepper packages to regular participants should be just about ready to go out on Monday. Lurkers right after that. And those also in the bean swap, maybe another week+.

Tormato · January 8, 2016

Quote:

Originally Posted by guruofgardens

And this reminds me that when cutting open the bubble mailer... tamp it down a bit first, so that near top it's empty. Otherwise, you may cut through some packs of seeds.

Of course! She's been trained in how to handle precious cargo.

Gary - peering down the envelope I see pink tags. Are those seeds from you?

The tags are, but depending on the variety, those seeds...maybe not. Most of the hearts should be from me. Many of the rest were either bulk seed sent in that I re-bagged, or varieties in short supply that I futher split up.

Aerial · January 8, 2016

Tormato, I drove by your house and saw through the windows you were still busy sorting ...
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Do take a BREAK, have a good weekend everyone!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tormato

The swap is kind of like a 100 foot extension cord, tangled. I work at the easy loose end first, knowing I'll eventually have to get way down to that jumble. I'm almost through that part, and then it gets easier at the finish...

lexxluthor · January 8, 2016

I would like to thank Tormato for the unbelievable job of organizing, sorting and filling our want lists. I would also like all of those who donated so many seeds so graciously. I would also like to thank my sponsor who put up tomato seeds for me when all I could donate was pepper seeds. I am shocked by the amount of pepper and mater seeds I received. I could open a small store with all the varieties. Thank you all and lets grow some maters !!!!

lexx

greenthumbomaha · January 8, 2016

Gary, thanks for the heads up. The polar express, -30 wind chill is unfortunately headed here next week. I'll be listening for the truck so those babes can come in from the cold mailbox and we can stay warm together.

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Originally Posted by Tormato

I'm at 993 PM's with no time to delete any. Will I "break" T'ville over the weekend?

Going out today, just 2...

NE Ge L
UT Fo D

The swap is kind of like a 100 foot extension cord, tangled. I work at the easy loose end first, knowing I'll eventually have to get way down to that jumble. I'm almost through that part, and then it gets easier at the finish. Most of the last tomato/pepper packages to regular participants should be just about ready to go out on Monday. Lurkers right after that. And those also in the bean swap, maybe another week+.

k3vin · January 9, 2016

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Originally Posted by Tormato

Going out today...

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The Brianna seeds arrived today. Thankfully, unadultered.

I took my sweet time opening them, just in case.

Thanks again!

Tormato · January 9, 2016

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Originally Posted by k3vin

The Brianna seeds arrived today. Thankfully, unadultered.

I took my sweet time opening them, just in case.

Thanks again!

The ancient (brown label) ones might not germinate. If you're going to try those, and sow them 3-4 weeks before starting the others, they all might come up at the same time.

green_go · January 11, 2016

Got mine on Friday... still going though the seeds.. that's A LOT of seeds

My selection process for the next growing season will be tough

Thank you, Gary!

Ricky Shaw · January 11, 2016

It's an obscene amount of seeds. I'm kind of tortured with it as gluttonous, I've got like 28 spots total for tomatoes. Next year please cut my dose down, it's the merciful thing.

greenthumbomaha · January 12, 2016

It's here and it gets more amazing each time !

{{{{{{{{Gary and everyone that participated}}}}}}}}

Also. thank you Gary for remembering and sharing my favorite root crop

- Lisa < will probably have to go to Wally Mart at 3am when I run thru my 2 packs of 100 index cards

Tormato · January 12, 2016

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Originally Posted by Ricky Shaw

It's an obscene amount of seeds. I'm kind of tortured with it as gluttonous, I've got like 28 spots total for tomatoes. Next year please cut my dose down, it's the merciful thing.

Flash,

You have to tell me things in advance (like a maximum wish list of varieties and/or mysteries). Otherwise, there are almost no outer limits on what can fill a bubble mailer.

Ming the Merciless

Aerial · January 12, 2016

Tormato aka Ming the Merciless,

Your mailbox has exploded.

Tormato has exceeded their stored private messages quota and cannot accept further messages until they clear some space.

January 11, 2016	#341
green_go Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Canada, Ontario, z5a Posts: 142	Got mine on Friday... still going though the seeds.. that's A LOT of seeds My selection process for the next growing season will be tough Thank you, Gary! __________________ Gala

January 8, 2016	#333
guruofgardens Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2008 Location: zone 5 Colorado Posts: 942	And this reminds me that when cutting open the bubble mailer... tamp it down a bit first, so that near top it's empty. Otherwise, you may cut through some packs of seeds. Of course! She's been trained in how to handle precious cargo. Gary - peering down the envelope I see pink tags. Are those seeds from you?

January 8, 2016	#334
Tormato Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: MA Posts: 4,966	I'm at 993 PM's with no time to delete any. Will I "break" T'ville over the weekend? Going out today, just 2... NE Ge L UT Fo D The swap is kind of like a 100 foot extension cord, tangled. I work at the easy loose end first, knowing I'll eventually have to get way down to that jumble. I'm almost through that part, and then it gets easier at the finish. Most of the last tomato/pepper packages to regular participants should be just about ready to go out on Monday. Lurkers right after that. And those also in the bean swap, maybe another week+.

January 8, 2016	#337
lexxluthor Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: New York Posts: 156	I would like to thank Tormato for the unbelievable job of organizing, sorting and filling our want lists. I would also like all of those who donated so many seeds so graciously. I would also like to thank my sponsor who put up tomato seeds for me when all I could donate was pepper seeds. I am shocked by the amount of pepper and mater seeds I received. I could open a small store with all the varieties. Thank you all and lets grow some maters !!!! lexx

January 11, 2016	#342
Ricky Shaw Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Zone 6a Denver North Metro Posts: 1,910	It's an obscene amount of seeds. I'm kind of tortured with it as gluttonous, I've got like 28 spots total for tomatoes. Next year please cut my dose down, it's the merciful thing.

January 12, 2016	#343
greenthumbomaha Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Omaha Zone 5 Posts: 2,514	It's here and it gets more amazing each time ! {{{{{{{{Gary and everyone that participated}}}}}}}} Also. thank you Gary for remembering and sharing my favorite root crop - Lisa < will probably have to go to Wally Mart at 3am when I run thru my 2 packs of 100 index cards

January 12, 2016	#345
Aerial Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: CA Posts: 410	Tormato aka Ming the Merciless, Your mailbox has exploded. Tormato has exceeded their stored private messages quota and cannot accept further messages until they clear some space.