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Hilpoltstein, Bavaria, Germany

Hello friends,

after a long and work-intensive semester at university (I made the mistake of taking more courses than I could really handle with the idea of getting done earlier…) I am finally on vacation now – for ten weeks!
Beginning this weekend I will stuff all bubble packs that I received during the 2005/06 seed exchange season. Also, a few growers are still waiting on trade seeds, these will be mailed out at the same time.
As most of you probably know, due to increasing problems with US customs, I have a new approach to sending seeds safely (hopefully) to the US this year.
I will send all bubble packs in bulk in an insured parcel to Eddy Z. in Canada. As Canada has no import restrictions on seeds there should be no problem. Eddy has available a phyto certificate that should enable him to safely forward the box to Mike F. in the US. Mike will then open the box and distribute the individual bubble packs. I plan on putting Mike’s address as a return address on the bubble packs with a destination in the US.
I would estimate that it will take me about two weeks to get all bubble packs filled, another week for shipment to Canada, a few days from Canada to the US and another few days for shipment within the US. So, if all goes as planned you should receive the seeds by mid March.

2/11/2006 8:51:18 AM

Hilpoltstein, Bavaria, Germany

The seeds are in pretty high demand, so, unless agreed differently, I will only be able to send one or two seeds from the 1233.5 to each grower who sent me a bubble pack. The 1008.4 had even fewer seeds and I will only include this one if explicitly requested in the note received with the bubble pack. However, no pack is filled yet so you still have the chance to express your interest – if possible on this thread.
Also, if any of you are already sure that they will actually GROW either the 1233.5 or the 1008.4 or both you really might want to express this on this thread as well as this might influence my decision on how many seeds I put in your pack.
Furthermore, I have available a good supply of my “Sky Rocket” tall tomato seeds (pics in 2004 diary). If someone wants some of these seeds please let me know, also by posting it on this thread. I will not include them unless requested.
If somebody feels the need to remind me on an agreed trade or on a seed that I promised to send then please do that via private email.

Well, that’s all I can think of right now. Happy posting….

Martin

2/11/2006 8:51:28 AM

No Place Special

Martin,
Put me down for a 1233, I WILL grow it in a prime location. Also I would like a few sky rocket seeds.

I have no clue the cost but if anyone would like to "insure" their package from Martin I think we could do that. Shoot me an email and a check to cover the cost and when I mail it I will get insurance or tracking or something on it. Just a thought.

2/11/2006 9:13:24 AM

Sophia WV

Martin I will grow the 1233 and the 1008 as well as the sktrocket tomatoes too i talked to you about some 04 seeds too Thanks Robert

2/11/2006 9:28:07 AM

Romney West By God Virginia

Martin I had requested the 1233 and sky rocket seeds. I included several German heirloom tomato varieties in the bubble I sent along with some shipping cash. No 1008 seeds needed. Thanks.

2/11/2006 9:43:28 AM

Massillon, Ohio

"I will only be able to send one or two seeds from the 1233.5 to each grower who sent me a bubble pack".....i promise i sent a bubble pack but maybe its lost in the mail :)

2/11/2006 9:59:52 AM

Maine

Martin could you put a few skyrockets in with my seeds please. Thank you very much.

Devan

2/11/2006 11:12:32 AM

Leamington, Ont.

Martin, could you please throw in some skyrockets in with my request(I will be growing the 1233)...thanks

Savio

2/11/2006 11:25:07 AM

San Diego, Ca.

Martin, I think I asked for a 1008 also but just in case I didn't, could you please include one of those with the 1233.(I will be growing the 1233) I would like to try your skyrocket tomato seeds too. Thanks, Vince.

2/11/2006 11:49:51 AM

Leamington, Ont.

Although,I do have a selfed 876.5.so,with a 1008 I could make an F1 remake of the... Ah crap, your killin' me!

2/11/2006 12:05:00 PM

Sancoins / Cher / FRANCE

Thank you beforehand and especially delighted with resources of your news.

2/11/2006 12:32:17 PM

Garden

Martin has mail

2/11/2006 1:46:35 PM

Mill Bay, British Columbia

Martin...ten weeks off! Nice!! I would love to have some skyrocked seeds as well as the pumpkin seeds. Looking forward to receiving your seeds and you know the North Shore Boyz are going to grow them.

Relax and enjoy those 10 weeks/Glenn

2/11/2006 2:22:03 PM

Utah ([email protected])

I guess I know my status in the growing world. I was told back in November that none were available for trade and was directed to buy them from the Dills :(
I did buy a few and am planning to grow.

2/11/2006 2:32:03 PM

Appalachian Mtns.

You're not the only one who has had their status shown to them Brent...no ultimate orange in my patch this year I suppose.

2/11/2006 2:59:39 PM

Sage, Arkansas

Martin, the "4 Kids" and I would love to grow 1233, but would take which ever one you would give us. We would also grow some skyrockets also. As always, thanks for your genorisity. Your friends in Arkansas. Shelby 9, Hayley 8, Hunter 6, Madison 2 and Brian.

2/11/2006 3:05:37 PM

Belgium

Martin,

Will you E-mail me ? I have a few questions.

Luc, Belgium

2/11/2006 4:09:03 PM

Picton,ON ([email protected])

Martin
I am planning to grow the 1233. I would also like to get a 1008 if possible.
If you can include some tomatoe seeds in my packet I would apreciate it!
Thanks
John Vincent

2/11/2006 5:01:50 PM

Carrollton, Ga.

Hi Martin,
Good to see you back. I am looking forward on growing the 1233.5 and the 1008.4. I made a cross that I think will throw dark orange for us. The 940 Mombert x 760 Patrich.
Doug Adams

Jn 3:16

2/11/2006 6:28:51 PM

South Western Pa

Martin

I too would like a few Sky Rocket seeds.

Mark Muller

2/11/2006 10:53:45 PM

Pocatello ([email protected])

Hey Martin!

All I need is a 1233. ;-) I'm going to cross it with another true orange seed.

Thanks, and good to have you back, Cliff

2/12/2006 12:41:03 AM

Syracuse, NY

i would prefer, love, die,
to get two 1233.5s.
i cannot guarantee that i will
plant it although i was set on it in the fall.
and, a sincere look at your diary may awaken things.
my decisions coming up will make me cry!
so, Martin, buddy, if you can swing me two,
it would be great, but if not, i will sadly survive.
lol---eric gerry/pumpkinpal2

2/12/2006 1:05:06 AM

Linwood, NC

I got told the same as you BrentW, back around the same time, and when I went to purchase the seed from Dill, there were no more. Guess I just wasn't meant to plant this seed.

2/12/2006 8:29:46 AM

Mocksville, NC

Martin I talked with ya the other day my name is Roger Reinsvold, you looked ,and said you got my b-pack on Oct 19th, and thanked me for the card that was in it. You can count on me growing the 1233, and 1008, and they will be for personal growing only, (To be so bold if you decide to put extra seed in the that would be wonderful for back ups)me , and my nieghbor would love to try you skyrocket tomatoes too! Thanks Roger Reinsvold:)

2/12/2006 9:00:38 AM

Santa Rosa, CA.

Martin, sent you a bubble-pack in October for the 1233. I didn't ask for a 1008 but would like one if you have enough. Russ Pingrey

2/12/2006 10:06:46 AM

Austria

Glad my guess about the university was right. I remember those times well enough myselfs, lol.

Martin, as you know the 1233 is a defintite in my line up. Still have enough sky rockets from last year to plant. Won`t be able to plant a 1008 and I agree it`s better those get them who will really plant them. Yor DVD will be sent out to you next week.

Take care, Heino

2/12/2006 12:48:51 PM

Belgium Europe

I will defenitly grow the 1233.5.
Jos

2/12/2006 1:56:42 PM

Baildon, Saskatchewan, Canada , EH

Martin,You have mail and give that tired brain a good rest!! Take care and all the best! Dean.

2/13/2006 1:13:19 AM

West Chazy,N.Y.

Hi Martin:
I would like to recieve only 1 seed and I would definatly grow your seed. If you have any left. I know that your seed is in high demand.
if someone is not sure that they would grow it I sure would like to. you can send me an e-mail with the addy to send a bubble pack. I followed your diary and was very impressed with it. I am a 3rd year grower and would give it my best shot with the help of andy wolf (NYS record holder).
thanks
RandyTcat

2/13/2006 7:48:00 AM

Hudsonville, Michigan ([email protected])

Martin:
I think I mentioned in my letter that my first choice would be anything you pollinated with the 670 that grew your 1233. Then 1233, then 1008. But beggars can't be choosers. Thanks in advance.
Frank

2/13/2006 8:04:43 AM

Hanover,Ontario,Canada

For those wishing a chance at a 1233 Reiss, there will be one in the raffle at the International Giant Vegetable Grower's Convention and there is also one seed in our online raffle. Take a look.

2/13/2006 8:40:02 AM

Owensboro, Ky.

Martin, you've got mail. Let me know. Thanks again. Peace, Wayne

2/13/2006 5:04:15 PM