I was just trying to help people aquire some seeds for less then nothing. This year I did 170 SASE's for plants and seeds asking for nothing in return. God knows I've spent some big bucks on seeds I've wanted...LOL I'm not trying to get over on anyone. I just thought..With filling over 30 envelopes..with 5 small children..etc. This will help me if I ever need a stamp. I'm always in need of stamps. When I run out I look in the stamp draw and they're all gone. My kids have penpals..etc. Plus I put a lot of work into my envelopes and I use labels and printer ink. It just seems like I'm the bad guy now for asking..No harm was ever meant. Even with my trades and SASE's I put in extra rare seeds for people to enjoy. I guess I put too much love and effort in :-(
I'll just take a break for a while from trading..etc. Wellll unless one of you have something that I can't live without...LOL!
Thanks everyone for your inputs
Kim
SASE's... here's the Deal...
No Kim, don't stop trading. You are not the bad guy. Just ask for it in a different way. Make it simple and ask for a couple of bucks and a padded envelope (or provide your own, might be simpler). Some of us folks are pretty simple minded. :-)
Kim
I know you are a very very nice lady, but dont stop because always try to make happy others. It should be the motto of our lives.
Kim , Dont you dare stop , the forums wouldnt be the same without you ! LOL
You are a very giving person and a wonderful friend whom I feel blessed to know
Elva
Well... As I'm sitting here reading everyones responses. I'm cleaning and bagging seeds.... Which some have requested all 15 types..hmmmm go figure! I don't like chaff. So I don't send anyone chaff. Not that I complain when I receive chaff. I just give seeds in the condition as I would like to receive them. Oh Well I guess I can't please everyone..Well at least someone will have some nice new seeds. At this point..I just feel that God knows my heart and intentions. No harm is ever meant from me to any person. I just wont do it anymore. It really makes it bad for those that have appreciated this offer. A few months ago I dug over 300 daffodil bulbs washed..etc and just plain gave away for postage..I don't like to talk about the things I do. Because eveything I do for others is always done in love. It's just a shame when I become the bad guy for asking for $.49 postage. I have trades too and often get ripped off. Like...last week for instance. This person received nice plants. Now wont return my emails.
Dicouraged Kim
I can never understand this, When the seeds are sent "Free" and to me for postage and maybe an envelope this is Free.............I am not going to complain, chaff or no chaff...........5 seeds, 10 seeds or 1......it is done out of the goodness of a persons heart. Anyone check seed prices lately......goodness.
Now I have "ribbed" some of my buddies for the "packaging" but they didnt' know, not that they didn't care.........
I for one appreciate all you do and I love the stuff I have from you and I charish you friendship and the rest that don't can go.....go......fly a kite or something....
They are not worth the worry..........
:o)
Come on Kim Smile and get on with whats important "Gardening' and doing the things you love, sharing with all of us..............
:o)
Dee