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The July 2018 Not-A-Raffle-Raffle!

By dave
July 6, 2018

A total of 13 prizes lined up - lots of great ones again! Come check it out, get some tickets and try your luck in this month's contest!

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Jul 9, 2018 10:24 AM CST
Thread OP
East TN
Following in the footsteps of the great and wonderful of this community (@kniphofia, @BigBill, @ViolaAnn and all you wonderful others!), it is my turn to be able to toss acorns to the wind and let them land in your happy little stashes. Five will go to each of the first 20 folks who are in need. I do love the no begging rule. Also, please let those who have neither been gifted through acorn give-aways nor won a NARR in 2018 request them (gently!)
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Jul 9, 2018 10:33 AM CST
Name: Big Bill
Livonia Michigan (Zone 6a)
If you need to relax, grow plants!!
Bee Lover Lover of wildlife (Raccoon badge) Orchids Region: Michigan Hostas Growing under artificial light
Echinacea Critters Allowed Cat Lover Butterflies Birds Region: United States of America
Welcome, welcome. Let's spread the wealth so to speak.
I really did not intend to make my no begging request a rule however it seems to have gone that way. I just have seen a few people get a little too wordy in their requests for acorns. A simple request would suffice for me.
I was so fortunate to have won 250 acorns I figure and why not share some. I have had my fun and it was time to spread them around a little. If I never win again I will still feel great! I will feel twice as good if somebody wins with "gifted" acorns since I think that that is the main purpose here. Share gardening information but to form friendships, get advice and have a little FUN. What could possibly be any better then that??
I need to buy a new helmet with all of these darn acorns flying around!! INCOMING!!! 🐿🐿🐿🐿🐿
Orchid lecturer, teacher and judge. Retired Wildlife Biologist. Supervisor of a nature preserve up until I retired.
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Jul 9, 2018 10:57 AM CST
Name: Ruud
The Netherlands
Apples Herbs Frogs and Toads Foliage Fan Region: Europe Ponds
Critters Allowed Houseplants Solar Power Aroids Birds Bromeliad
Great initiative, I will donate also a lot of acorns, so drop a line,

Ruud
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Jul 9, 2018 11:02 AM CST
Name: Ann
Ottawa, ON Canada (Zone 5a)
Hostas Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Region: Canadian Enjoys or suffers cold winters Composter
Seed Starter Annuals Herbs Canning and food preservation Native Plants and Wildflowers Vegetable Grower
Great to see more people sharing acorns!
Ann

Pictures of all my hostas, updated annually and tracked since 2008 begin at: https://violaann.smugmug.com/G...
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Jul 9, 2018 11:35 AM CST
Name: Ronnie (Veronica)
Southeastern PA (Zone 6b)
Count your blessings, be grateful
Region: Ukraine Organic Gardener Keeps Goats Zinnias Dog Lover Morning Glories
Annuals Bee Lover Dragonflies Butterflies Hummingbirder Birds
I've said it before and worth repeating...a bunch of awesome members here!! I tip my hat to you. Lovey dubby I tip my hat to you.
Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.
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Jul 9, 2018 1:37 PM CST
Name: tfc
North Central TX (Zone 8a)
Million Pollinator Garden Challenge
Good on you, @pdermer1x. And I'm so glad that you said, 'it would be nice to let those who have neither been gifted through acorn give-aways nor won a NARR in 2018 request them'.

Seems like there's always those who think it's ok to 'double dip'. But wait! Maybe I did that long ago. Hmm? I wonder?

Oh, and good on you, too @RuuddeBlock. I see that you're offering acorns as well.

So anyway, good luck everyone. And don't forget to have fun.
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Jul 9, 2018 3:25 PM CST
Name: Ann
Ottawa, ON Canada (Zone 5a)
Hostas Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Region: Canadian Enjoys or suffers cold winters Composter
Seed Starter Annuals Herbs Canning and food preservation Native Plants and Wildflowers Vegetable Grower
And I still have acorns left for 3 more people, but since others are stepping up to the plate, maybe I'll hold on to them until August. As I said, I wasn't going to check up on people who requested acorns. Seems like it's best to trust that they won't double dip - or at least not intentionally.
Ann

Pictures of all my hostas, updated annually and tracked since 2008 begin at: https://violaann.smugmug.com/G...
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Jul 9, 2018 3:40 PM CST
Name: tfc
North Central TX (Zone 8a)
Million Pollinator Garden Challenge
Sorry if I came off a little rude. I should think before I write. Well, I do think but only to myself so that's not too helpful.

I'm sure as the the time gets closer to the actual drawing a lot more people will be looking for acorns. There's definitely some great prizes. We're all so lucky that Dave and gang put together the NARRs for us. The videos are pretty special as well.
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Jul 9, 2018 4:23 PM CST
Thread OP
East TN
@luvsgrtdanes - do you seek acorns? I couldn't tell if you're just responding, or asking. They're yours if you wish
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Jul 9, 2018 4:47 PM CST
Name: Kelli
Northern Nevada (Zone 6a)
Morning Glories Organic Gardener
i didn't realize these raffles existed, and i used all of my tickets in my first raffle last month! Hilarious!

ill take a few if they are being given away... Lovey dubby I tip my hat to you.
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Jul 9, 2018 5:27 PM CST
Thread OP
East TN
Best of luck on this one, @KelliW. Join the posting fun!
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Jul 9, 2018 7:49 PM CST
Name: Ronnie (Veronica)
Southeastern PA (Zone 6b)
Count your blessings, be grateful
Region: Ukraine Organic Gardener Keeps Goats Zinnias Dog Lover Morning Glories
Annuals Bee Lover Dragonflies Butterflies Hummingbirder Birds
I'm good on the acorns @pdermer1x but thank you anyway!
Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.
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Jul 9, 2018 7:54 PM CST
Name: Kelli
Northern Nevada (Zone 6a)
Morning Glories Organic Gardener
Thank you so much!! Good luck !! Hurray! I tip my hat to you.
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Jul 9, 2018 7:59 PM CST
Thread OP
East TN
I just was gifted more acorns, so I've got even more to give away! Looking for takers!
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Jul 10, 2018 1:35 AM CST
Name: Tiffany Wreathfresh™
Puget Sound, WA (Zone 8b)
Sempervivums
I would love some acorns. Smiling I've never won an NARR, but I'll keep trying. Smiling
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Jul 10, 2018 5:34 AM CST
Name: Tiffany Wreathfresh™
Puget Sound, WA (Zone 8b)
Sempervivums
Thanks!
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Jul 10, 2018 9:17 AM CST
Thread OP
East TN
@LivingWreaths--gave you some more, this time from me. I saw @drdawg slipped some in to you when I wasn't looking! That'll definitely be good karma.
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Jul 10, 2018 12:04 PM CST
Name: Karen
Nebraska (Zone 5b)
Bee Lover Butterflies Frugal Gardener Region: Nebraska Winter Sowing
I just got some from the lovely ViolaAnn Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!
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Jul 10, 2018 12:50 PM CST
Name: Susan
Potomac, MD (Zone 7a)
Composter Herbs Peonies Region: Maryland Vegetable Grower
I'd love some acorns if you still are gifting. Hoping to win my first NARR!
When the world wearies and society ceases to satisfy, there is always the GARDEN
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Jul 10, 2018 1:14 PM CST
Name: Susan
Potomac, MD (Zone 7a)
Composter Herbs Peonies Region: Maryland Vegetable Grower
Thank you Drdawg!!!!
Off to buy a ticket! Thank You!
When the world wearies and society ceases to satisfy, there is always the GARDEN

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