2020 MMMM swap

This is a yearly group seed swap event hosted by Tormato.

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Post: # 32996Unread post MissS
Mon Oct 26, 2020 12:10 pm

Reelcharacter wrote: Mon Oct 26, 2020 9:30 am
Tormato wrote: Sun Oct 25, 2020 4:03 pm
Reelcharacter wrote: Sat Oct 24, 2020 10:07 pm Just came over from Tville after illustrating Einstein's definition of insanity, trying to get the site to recognize my username and password. Like what I see so far and hope to get in on the MMM Swap. Will be going through to see what I have to contribute. Do seeds need to be 2020 or 2019 grow out?
Because we took last year off, this MMMM will be anything allowed as far as year of grow out. Next year, we'll try to return to (most) seed 3 years old or less.
Thank you for confirming. Going to sort through and will likely attempt a quick trial germination to confirm viability before making up a list of "haves"
[mention]Reelcharacter[/mention] If you find that you need a sponsor, I'm up to the task but let me know ASAP as I've got to get the packages out.
~ Patti ~

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Re: MMMM swap

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Post: # 33013Unread post Reelcharacter
Mon Oct 26, 2020 8:04 pm

MissS wrote: Mon Oct 26, 2020 12:10 pm
Reelcharacter wrote: Mon Oct 26, 2020 9:30 am
Tormato wrote: Sun Oct 25, 2020 4:03 pm
Reelcharacter wrote: Sat Oct 24, 2020 10:07 pm Just came over from Tville after illustrating Einstein's definition of insanity, trying to get the site to recognize my username and password. Like what I see so far and hope to get in on the MMM Swap. Will be going through to see what I have to contribute. Do seeds need to be 2020 or 2019 grow out?
Because we took last year off, this MMMM will be anything allowed as far as year of grow out. Next year, we'll try to return to (most) seed 3 years old or less.
Thank you for confirming. Going to sort through and will likely attempt a quick trial germination to confirm viability before making up a list of "haves"
@Reelcharacter If you find that you need a sponsor, I'm up to the task but let me know ASAP as I've got to get the packages out.

Is this ASAP enough? ... thanks soooo much, can't turn down such a gracious offer. Please PM me or let me know any additional details.
Central NY - zone 5a

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Re: MMMM swap

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Tue Oct 27, 2020 3:57 pm

Rockoe10 wrote: Fri Oct 23, 2020 11:52 pm This is what I was using, or at least something similar. Weather proof.

https://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/S- ... fYQAvD_BwE
Thanks for the suggestion. I ordered these before I saw the request for larger bags. The only issue I have with uline is that their shipping is a bit ridiculous. I ordered 1 box and shipping was around $8. That's fine. I added a second box and it went up to almost $16. What?

The package came today (quick, well packaged) and I see a tiny box inside a very large box (6"x6"x12"). You could fit 12 of the little boxes inside the box that I received. I don't understand why shipping has to increase by such a large factor.

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Re: MMMM swap

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Post: # 33091Unread post Nan6b
Tue Oct 27, 2020 7:41 pm

I can sponsor someone in the following categories, PM me:
Beefsteak
bicolor
Blue
cherry
cold tolerant
Dwarf Project
Early
Heart
heat tolerant
italian
Long-keeping/hanging
Novelty-multiflora
Pink
Plum or Black
Potato leaf
Red
striped
Yellow
M:
Beefsteak
bicolor
Blue
cherry
cold tolerant
Dwarf Project
Early
Heart
heat tolerant
italian
Long-keeping/hanging
Novelty-multiflora
Pink
Plum OR Black
Potato leaf
Red
striped
Yell
also pepper Sweet OR Ornamental

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Re: MMMM swap

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Fri Oct 30, 2020 12:00 pm

[mention]TLC333[/mention] is in need of a sponsor unless yall think I am sending in enough for both of us? She is a Facebook friend from the Wyoming Gardeners group... I talked her into joining here and trying to get into the swap but she is a new gardner and has no seeds to swap.
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Avg annual rainfall = 16 inches

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Sat Oct 31, 2020 4:36 pm

wykvlvr wrote: Fri Oct 30, 2020 12:00 pm @TLC333 is in need of a sponsor unless yall think I am sending in enough for both of us? She is a Facebook friend from the Wyoming Gardeners group... I talked her into joining here and trying to get into the swap but she is a new gardner and has no seeds to swap.
"has no seeds to swap.""

Soon she'll be begging her Wyoming Gardener's group to take all the extra seeds off her hands.

I hope that doesn't cause you two to get unfriended by that Facebook group. ;)

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Sun Nov 01, 2020 9:26 am

Tormato wrote: Sat Oct 31, 2020 4:36 pm
wykvlvr wrote: Fri Oct 30, 2020 12:00 pm @TLC333 is in need of a sponsor unless yall think I am sending in enough for both of us? She is a Facebook friend from the Wyoming Gardeners group... I talked her into joining here and trying to get into the swap but she is a new gardner and has no seeds to swap.
"has no seeds to swap.""

Soon she'll be begging her Wyoming Gardener's group to take all the extra seeds off her hands.

I hope that doesn't cause you two to get unfriended by that Facebook group. ;)
Rofl I am sure there will be folks willing to take some if we want to share... of course I made the mistake of wandering over to the MMMM Non-tomato thread and was suddenly really in over my head. OH look peas! Ohh someone has lots of squash... oh and those beans sound good... hmmm Kallard greens sound interesting... yep that goes on my wish list and that and that and that and oh crap how did I end up with that many things on my wish list...
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Avg annual rainfall = 16 inches

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Sun Nov 01, 2020 3:07 pm

Just a quick update, I am almost finished packaging up my seeds. After that, I will check the wish lists, then proceed to mail out by Saturday.

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Mon Nov 02, 2020 4:17 pm

wykvlvr wrote: Sun Nov 01, 2020 9:26 am
Tormato wrote: Sat Oct 31, 2020 4:36 pm
wykvlvr wrote: Fri Oct 30, 2020 12:00 pm @TLC333 is in need of a sponsor unless yall think I am sending in enough for both of us? She is a Facebook friend from the Wyoming Gardeners group... I talked her into joining here and trying to get into the swap but she is a new gardner and has no seeds to swap.
"has no seeds to swap.""

Soon she'll be begging her Wyoming Gardener's group to take all the extra seeds off her hands.

I hope that doesn't cause you two to get unfriended by that Facebook group. ;)
Rofl I am sure there will be folks willing to take some if we want to share... of course I made the mistake of wandering over to the MMMM Non-tomato thread and was suddenly really in over my head. OH look peas! Ohh someone has lots of squash... oh and those beans sound good... hmmm Kallard greens sound interesting... yep that goes on my wish list and that and that and that and oh crap how did I end up with that many things on my wish list...
I'm not done listing in the non-tomato thread. Those posts are just scratching the surface.

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Mon Nov 02, 2020 7:16 pm

Rofl I am sure there will be folks willing to take some if we want to share... of course I made the mistake of wandering over to the MMMM Non-tomato thread and was suddenly really in over my head. OH look peas! Ohh someone has lots of squash... oh and those beans sound good... hmmm Kallard greens sound interesting... yep that goes on my wish list and that and that and that and oh crap how did I end up with that many things on my wish list...
I'm not done listing in the non-tomato thread. Those posts are just scratching the surface.
Oh dear maybe I should have sent a larger envelope... The one I just mailed only has 60 packets of micro dwarf seeds with 10 to 12 seeds per packet
Wyoming
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Elevation : 6,063 ft
Climate : semi-arid
Avg annual rainfall = 16 inches

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Tue Nov 03, 2020 6:41 am

Can anyone let me know how much postage to apply on the return mailer?

Gary, is it the same address as several years ago?

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Tue Nov 03, 2020 12:31 pm

Barb_FL wrote: Tue Nov 03, 2020 6:41 am Can anyone let me know how much postage to apply on the return mailer?

Gary, is it the same address as several years ago?
Here you go from the MMMM requirements thread:
"Requirements:

MY ADDRESS:

(remove the smilies, which are there in an attempt to thwart any phishing)

Gary :D Fitzgerald
22 :D Francis St.
Westfield :D , MA 01085

DEADLINES:

For posting your wish lists in that forum, about November 1st.
For me receiving your package, about November 20th.

BUBBLE MAILER (or equivalent):

A size #0 (about 6" X 9") bubble mailer should be adequate for most participants. It will hold about 150 - 200 seed packs of tomatoes and similar sized seeds, like peppers.

LEGIBLE RETURN ADDRESS:

Inside the bubble mailer, include a written return address that the postal workers and I can read, not one where you can read your own "chicken scratch". This can be on your wish list or any other correspondence, such as special requests and contact info like your Tomato Junction username.

RETURN POSTAGE:

Cash or stamps only. This is the most forgotten item, by newbies exited in their first swap, and long-time participants concentrating on sending in lots of seeds. Current first class rates for packages over 3/4" are $3.80 for weights up to 4 ounces, and $4.60 for weights of 4 to 8 ounces. I will pack a test bubble mailer with about 150 tomato packs to see which of the above rates will likely be used.

In you sending bubble mailers to me with little contents, the rate might be only about $1.20 (under 3/4", and under 2 ounces). If you can find it, there's an online chart called the "United States Postal Service Retail Quick Tip Sheet". The upper left corner has the first-class info. The one thing I could never get info on from anyone at the post office was postage for packages beyond Zone 1 & 2. I couldn't even get a verification as to what Zone 1 & 2 were. But, with most packages going out around Christmas, I don't think the USPS cares, at that extremely busy time of year. Many packages never get stamps counter-stamped."
~ Patti ~

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Tue Nov 03, 2020 4:14 pm

wykvlvr wrote: Mon Nov 02, 2020 7:16 pm
Rofl I am sure there will be folks willing to take some if we want to share... of course I made the mistake of wandering over to the MMMM Non-tomato thread and was suddenly really in over my head. OH look peas! Ohh someone has lots of squash... oh and those beans sound good... hmmm Kallard greens sound interesting... yep that goes on my wish list and that and that and that and oh crap how did I end up with that many things on my wish list...
I'm not done listing in the non-tomato thread. Those posts are just scratching the surface.
Oh dear maybe I should have sent a larger envelope... The one I just mailed only has 60 packets of micro dwarf seeds with 10 to 12 seeds per packet
I have extra bubble mailers, several sizes.

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Tue Nov 03, 2020 10:57 pm

If I'm using the USPS calculator correctly I have to enclose 15 stamps for return postage? I will have to revisit this in the morning. Maybe I'll just throw the whole stamp book in. :lol:
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Post: # 33534Unread post Rockoe10
Wed Nov 04, 2020 8:25 am

I was running into this problem too. I recommend walking into the USPS and letting them weigh it and what not. It was cheaper than I calculated online.
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Wed Nov 04, 2020 10:53 am

Wry grin I just tossed a $5 bill into my packet wrapped up in my printed wishlist and address for him. I figured if it wasn't all needed for mine, the rest could be used for someone else's packet who got got excited and forgot return postage or a tip for the hard work he is doing...
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Post: # 33544Unread post Tormato
Wed Nov 04, 2020 4:11 pm

Glitch wrote: Tue Nov 03, 2020 10:57 pm If I'm using the USPS calculator correctly I have to enclose 15 stamps for return postage? I will have to revisit this in the morning. Maybe I'll just throw the whole stamp book in. :lol:
$8.25 in stamps seems very high, unless you're requesting Momatoro F1, and are also going to request a lot of heavy seeds, like beans. That would cover using a flat rate box.

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Thu Nov 05, 2020 12:44 pm

my box o seeds is in the mail.


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Sat Nov 14, 2020 12:11 pm

Dropped mine in the mail today. If I didn't do something right just let me know.

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Sat Nov 14, 2020 2:37 pm

Mine's on the way.

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