2021 Fall Seed Run Co-op Boxes

Breeder's Lab Seed Runs Co-op
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These particular efforts (CO-OP and boxes) are volunteer efforts and, as such, they have a number of risks. There have been failures and lost efforts while the bulk have seen success. If you don’t handle risk well, avoid participation. This has been echoed a number of times.

Sebring is and has been integral towards organizing and distributing for such efforts for years. 1000’s of packs shipped and received safely at minimal expense. He’s not profiting from this, those involved in the CO-OPs do not profit. The time individuals commit is free and, for the most part, altruistic and a labor of love.

Few can, are capable, or are willing to step up to handle the 1000’s of packing, organizing, correcting errors / verifying, responding to a flood of PMs and questions many of which have been answered, labeling, postage, associated finance, and risks for doing so; while handling the evitable lost or damaged package and then having to deal with complaints. Try this in your free time with a job and family; and then do so consistently year after year while, at the same time, seeing the demand increase exponentially.

The ability to be empathic and understanding goes a long way in life. He has made his comments noting some temporary difficulties. He’s also made a call for assistance for future efforts. Commenting on how you’re better at life and business illustrates a lack of understanding of how such things actually work.

There will be disappointments and problems from time to time. There are risks associated with every link in the chain. That includes the USPS which has been a complete shtshow for the past couple of years. The community has been agile to date to make adjustments but it is an on-going effort that will never achieve true perfection or produce guarantees. It’s not set-up to do so. Rather, it’s best effort.

What you can do at the moment:
Reach out to Sebring for status in PM and, if it hasn’t been sent, suggest a refund of the amount.
If you desire increased surety, avoid the volunteer army. Check out JBC, GLG, SHN, et al.

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I was not trying to be a total jerk so
Sorry about that. Was trying to be a mini jerk yes more of a boost to dude from another person who did what he was suppose to do. The solution to mans problem of depression is action. I dont care about the money the fact may be some people are moving and dont want packages showing up for a new person there. It’s not about Me. I cant even cancel on the guy he never reaponds. Understandably of course. I want to see the guy get better If I can help I will. I apologize for sounding like a complainer. As a problem solver and have had severe depression as well i get it. The way out was movement of my rear into gear. Plus movement kept my mind off the problems. I sent out 200+packs of beans to the community this year so not a person who is asking without giving back. Ok thats all.

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I can’t imagine living my life with an outlook like this. Now that actually does sound depressing.

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This is good advice. One foot in front of the other. Small steps daily and get back on track.

Sorry for being a dick. Sometimes my filter gets lost.

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I was being a total asshole my bad Og. Whoever doesnt get something Il send you 3 packs of beans on me for being a dipshit. Il send dude A email canceling im sure he will see it eventually. As mentioned Im here to solve the problem not create more. I am a jerk sometimes but Il still bust my ass for my community. Ok Let me know.

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Ive been there, I loved seeing the trout in that lake.

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Being able to admit when your wrong is the sign of an insightful person. We all make mistakes… I can be grumpy at times if I haven’t had my caffeine.

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Wow this got post got kinda crazy for a few, I’m hoping that my post had nothing to do with it, I in know way was complaining. I was just responding to the question. I personally know it’s a risk. Some you win some you lose. And I may have lost this round. Been several others that have been successful… Oh well. Crap happens and we move on. Hopefully @Sebring is getting through his struggles and able to work on getting himself right , I enjoy his participation in OG for his knowledge and input :+1::+1::v:

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Well, that was an interesting read. There is not really much I could add to Loki’s post, as always he gave a bunch of useful information in an eloquent way. We are lucky to have him as a guiding light.

The fact is that nobody is out anything at present. Things are just taking longer than anticipated but in the end all will be well. If you paid through Sebrings site than you will be made whole at some point. Simple as that. It may not be in the time frame you want but hey, things don’t always go exactly as we like.

Now I will say this. If you are desperate to plant a few seeds and were waiting on the fall box than reach out to me in a PM. Perhaps you are stuck and have no other way to get any seeds. If this is the case I will provide you with some seeds to grow. With that off your mind there is no reason we all can’t be patient and let things take their inevitable course. So let’s get back to Overgrowing the world shall we :v:

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I have some as well unless I get 100s of PMs.
If someone needs something

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Who’s giving @DougDawson shit about this?

Not cool!

Also, when the cost of the box is about what I’d expect to TIP on a pound of wings and a pitcher of beer,

no one is allowed to whine about being out money.

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It’s all good @Yetigrows , any small bumps in the road have been smoothed out pretty quickly with the wonderful people of OG. I am a little annoyed now as all I can think about is a pound of wings, lol, dam munchies. Oh well, I can fix that easy enough :slight_smile:

As for the cost of the boxes, it’s good for folks to remember that they don’t pay for these boxes at all. All the seeds and effort to provide them are totally free. All folks are really paying for is postage and supplies to ship the stuff safely. I do understand and agree with your stance on this though.

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You can only blame me for your munchies if I got you high…lol

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That’s fair, munchies resolved :slight_smile:
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I see nothing that looks like a wing though.

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I think a pot smoker came up with that combo .
Munchie fixer

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Right above the marinara, boneless wings :slight_smile: Also got the Cinnabon’s instead of the cookie.

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Mad respect for that munchie tower, but I have to make a point of order:
Boneless wings are not wings. They are chicken nuggets/tenders with sauce on them.
We both know the importance of specificity Doug.
That is all.

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Damnit, now I NEED chicken wings. :drooling_face:
Thanks guys. :upside_down_face: :chicken:

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LOL, my munchies do not care about semantics :wink: You are right but still, it worked for me :slight_smile:

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