What: 2023 Fall Plant Swap
When: Saturday, September 23 30, 2023 *
Time: Noon until . . .
Where: Potomac, MD
Who: NGA Members and their guests (scroll down thread for list of attendees)

* Due to the weather forecast of heavy rains on the 23rd, the swap has been moved to the 30th.

As with past swaps, we will be using the Seed Swap tool here on the NGA site. To use the swap tool, you must first Register

Useful Links:
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What you've bought/dibbed
What you've sold
Swap Control Panel
Swap Events Log (Adds, Deletes and Dibs)
Complete Swap List

Registration Begins: Aug 19, 2023
Trading Begins: Sep 10, 2023
Trading Ends: Sep 22, 2023
Swap: Sep 23, 2023

This single thread will be used for everything pertaining to the swap, including chat. I will edit details in this first post as they occur.

If you've never been to an in-person swap, don't be shy! After all, where else can you go and hang out with a bunch of people talking about plants with enthusiasm? Of course, we can't forget about the food!

Attending:
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- Sue & David (sulurph, Potomac, MD)
- Francine (TanteFrancine, Falls Church, VA)
- Jill (Critterologist, Frederick, MD)
- Lisa & Eric (5601Lisa, Washington, DC)
- Rick (RickM, Derwood, MD)
- Robin & Joyce (RobinBunch5, Odenton, MD)
- Sally (Donnerville, MD)
- Terri & Bonnie, aybe even Mike! (AspenHill, Lucketts, VA)

Pot Luck Lunch... Who's Bringing What:
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- Bonnie: Broccoli Salad
- Francine: Golden fried rice
- Jill: Bruschetta or Greek Salad
- Lisa & Eric: Salmon Mousse w/ crackers & bread
- Rick: Baked beans
- Robin: Brownies and side
- Sue & David: Grilled chicken and salad
- Sally: Dumplings
- Terri: Deviled Eggs


Gift Table:
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As in past swaps, we will be having a gift/door prize table. Please consider bringing something, new or gently used, for the table.

Misc Stuff... Who's Bringing What:
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Feel free to bring your own alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverage to share.

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We'll be out of town on Sep 9, so Sep 23 works better for me.

ADR bulbs will almost certainly not arrive by the 9th, so I'd prefer the 23rd as well.

@sulurph

Sue,
It looks like the 23rd will work best for those that responded. That is 5 weeks away. Will that still work for you?

Just seeing this…will be visiting Becky in Washington on the 9th. I'll know better re 23rd as the date approaches (one of my granddaughters has her birthday on Sunday and I never know which day is it gonna plan the party lol) but would obviously love to see everyone!

Hi all!

September 23 works for us.
Looking forward to seeing everyone who can make it!

Registration is OPEN ! ! ! !

I can't make it, sorry.

Eric and I will be there. Bringing salmon mousse with crackers/bread.

Thank you for hosting, Sue. I will attend, and bring dumplings. Looking forward to seeing everyone.

It looks like it's going to be a small group this time.

I'm not sure what to bring. Options are:
- Baked Beans
- Mac'n'Cheese
- Nacho 'Bar'
- Chicken Fajitas
- Some sort of salad

that we'll see Chantell and Robin, maybe Francine since I think she has a new (reliable) car.

Off topic but RIP Jimmy Buffet. Heard slew of Parrot Heads singing his music loudly this w/e and all in good spirit.

That's a more fitting send-off than having a rainy day in Margaritaville.

Depending on the state of the garden (tomatoes vs. fresh oregano), I'll bring bread & bruschetta or greek pasta salad. Looks like I should still have some tomatoes ripening in a couple weeks, and I'm hoping the oregano will put on some new growth once the weather cools off a little.

Bob and I can make it on the 23rd, looking forward to seeing everyone as we missed you all this Spring! Any suggestions on what is needed in the food department? Happy to bring what you guys want to eat, or even suggestions on the category of food like main dish, side, etc.

I thought I had already responded that I would be there with my sister Joyce. I will make some brownies and some sort of a side. Joyce will make something too, I'm pretty sure.

Sue,
Do you need anything like chairs or tables or ?

So sorry all...just got the invite to my granddaughter's bday and it's the day of the swap so I won't be able to make it. @critterologist - we'll pick a good day to meet up so I can get the bulbs.

Sue, I can offer paper plates, big Solo cups, and plasticware! If I bring bruschetta, I'll bring small cups or little bowls for serving (we just dip it up with slices of baguette).

I finally found my way back to this thread (LOL)

Dave and I are looking forward to seeing you at the Fall Swap. Chantell and Sally, you'll be missed!

We will prepare grilled chicken and a salad.

Thank you to those who have indicated what they plan to bring.
Rick- as you've presented several options, may I put in a vote for either baked beans or Mac n Cheese?
Jill- Thanks for the offer to bring paper goods and cups. We should have enough. But if you'd like to bring small bowls for your bruschetta, that would be great.

I think we will have enough chairs and tables.

We're not big drinkers, so if anyone would like to bring their favorite alcoholic (or non-alcoholic) beverage to share, that would be lovely.

Please LMK if I've forgotten anything.