FAO Janek

[ginger ninger]

oh thats a real shame as he was going to send some seeds for the chilli parcel to your home address as well as some tomatoes for me to try, perhaps you might have heard of them, he called them Chandler, He did tell me he had convinced you to try them

so that 3 people without seeds and none jumping to his defence yet

but still lets be fair to the poor chap i'm sure someone will tell us about the seeds that he has sent

The only Chandler I've heard off is on "Friends", poignant really

[northepaul]

The only Chandler I've heard off is on "Friends", poignant really

Isnt a chandler something to do with boats?

[enrich100]

5 - nil

oh now come on people surely someone can defend Janek who has cheerfully told 5 of us (so far) that he would send seeds. perhaps someone will jump to his defence, Just because he's Australian dosen't mean we would want this dealt with via a Kangaroo Court

perhaps the customs just have seized all these seed packages, Janek has pointed out how strict they are. what are the chances that they have picked all five (so far) we must be so unlucky

[smallblueplanet]

Well MODS what is your say on this?

[Janek]

G'Day All Grapes!

I sure am up to my neck in it, aren't I?

First, my sincerest apologies for not finalising my outstanding seed swaps before now. Let me begin by giving you all my firm undertaking that I will get your seeds out to you as soon as possible.

The problem with me is that I tend to be my own worst enemy. Every so often I take on too much, as I did when I entered into the latest bunch of seed swaps, excited about sending some of my rare varieties to others so they can enjoy them as much as I have, while at the same time excited by the prospect of growing out new varieties I am not familiar with. So, the end result is that I got myself bogged down and waylaid with so much that I went off the rails and needed the huge 'kick up the derriere' from you grapes to get me back on track and focus on the tasks at hand!

To the credit of all you grapes, not one of you has lambasted me. This indicates what nice guys you all are, and just reinforces the first impressions I gained when I stumbled upon the GYO forum when googling for something last year. I felt right at home with the friendliness of folks here. And, of course, I still do feel this is a really close global community and I want to do my bit to keep it that way.

Whilst I did get waylaid with my seed swaps I had still done a lot of the spadework in relation to them. Padded mailers had been bought, along with airmail envelopes and international postage stamps. Seed envelopes are ready for filling and I have ready access to most of my seed collection.

Now that I have my ass into gear I will get cracking on finalising outstanding seed swaps. I will keep all of you posted with progress in my PMs, and then let you know when your seeds have been sent. And, it will go without saying that I will include some additional packs of varieties that have done exceptionally well for me, and which ought to do well in your less brutal growing seasons in Britain. Remember, I don't know of any tomato, pepper or aubergine varieties that 'love' our extreme heat, rather there are many which show great resilience in spite of unfavourable growing conditions.

Again, thank you all for your understanding. Two packages will go out tomorrow. I have a load of chilli, pepper and tomato seeds to go into Enrich's seed parcels. Similarly, I have quite a quantity of terrific, rare pumpkin and winter squash seeds to go into Ginger Ninger's Squash Club parcel. I don't grow anything for the rarity factor alone. At the very top of my list of most-desirable attributes is flavour. If something doesn't have great flavour I generally don't grow it again.

Cheers.

Janek

[ginger ninger]

I really won't hold my breath...I'll be blue and dead before they get here...me thinks

[wollyanna]

Lets remember innocent until proved guilty. I'd like to think that we can all be a liitle bit more understanding even if we have been waiting for things for a while. All comes to those who wait even if it is eternity !!!!

[smallblueplanet]

Blimey how many people are 'waiting' for Janek?

Has anyone actually received any seeds from him?

[Jeanied]

Well, he did ask for seeds after I posted an offer of mine in the seed swap - and sent me lots of information about what he could send and his address - unfortunately he omitted to ask me for my address so it all stopped there...

[wollyanna]

Similar situation but no address just promise of leek seeds ,without my address!!

[ginger ninger]

Lets remember innocent until proved guilty. I'd like to think that we can all be a liitle bit more understanding even if we have been waiting for things for a while. All comes to those who wait even if it is eternity !!!!

I say no smoke without fire, I'd also like to think that after waiting VERY patiently for NONE existent seeds from DECEMBER, I'd qualify for the not wanting to be in the "Little bit more understanding" corner.

[HeyWayne]

Grapes, can I respectfully ask that we stop with the public flogging for now. Janek has publicly stated that the seeds will be sent out tomorrow, and has apologised in a round about fashion.

Can I also ask that any complaints regarding other members or their behaviour are sent to mods and not made public like this.

I understand the frustration, but let's not turn it into a mud-slinging exercise please.

Cheers.

Wayne

[smallblueplanet]

Maybe you could ask Janek who he's sending seeds to? Then we'd know if they arrived and we could all post our apologies? Does that seem fair?

[HeyWayne]

Maybe you could ask Janek who he's sending seeds to? Then we'd know if they arrived and we could all post our apologies? Does that seem fair?

No need to ask.