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Farmgirl Chapter Chatter:  Michigan Farmgirls  |
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SandraM
True Blue Farmgirl
295 Posts
Sandra
Coldwater
Michigan
USA
295 Posts |
 Posted - Jul 02 2013 : 08:00:09 AM
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I am still in Southern Michigan. We have been busy with summer activities :) Getting ready to make a trip to the U.P. :)
I just signed up with a hand spinning challenge, Tour De Fleece, Milking goats and making cheese and yogurt and planted some raised beds this year.
Where is the Lavender Festival?
Sandra
www.mittenstatesheepandwool.com |
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Erin Rock
True Blue Farmgirl
103 Posts
Erin
Grand Blanc
MI
USA
103 Posts |
Posted - Jul 02 2013 : 09:53:34 AM
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http://michiganlavenderfestival.net/contact-us/ It is at Blake's Orchard in Armada. It's a bit of a drive for us (around an hour) but I took the kids a few years ago and they are still talking about how much fun they had.
Erin Rock (sister #4131)
Tree Huggin'
Bunny Lovin'
Dirt Worshipper! |
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rhinomom2
Farmgirl in Training
22 Posts
Linda
Traverse City
Michigan
USA
22 Posts |
Posted - Jul 02 2013 : 5:53:38 PM
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Evening Michigan Farmgirls...this is sister #237 from Northern Michigan (Brethren, MI). This has been a hard year, I have only managed to plant 1 tomato plant. Due to unforeseen circumstances my family has gone haywire and my health has gone downhill for a while. But the good news is I purchased at 1984 motorhome - I know it's not a vintage camper - but it should be, I need to completely revamp the inside, I'm just hoping that this thing counts. I started he Michigan Farmgirl chapter quite a while ago and I have apologize for not following through, but I see that someone else has filled the gap and I am so glad. I would love to hear from all of you, especially those who live in the Manistee area (I do know of one Farmgirl and I'm proud of her).
Have a great July 4th...
Linda Stark (sister #237)
Just Have Faith and Farm Girl Friends! |
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Yart
True Blue Farmgirl
143 Posts
MI
USA
143 Posts |
Posted - Jul 02 2013 : 7:43:23 PM
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Erin, the Lavender festival sounds like fun... I might take my monsters up there and check it out. Thanks for the information. Sandra, where did you sign up for the tour de fleece? I have a drop spindle that I'm still trying to learn how to use. Have a safe trip to the U.P. Linda, sorry to hear things have been difficult. Glad to see your back with us!!! Can't wait to see pictures of your camper.
FarmGirl Sister #1081
www.mythirtyone.com/224740
Vegetables are a must on a diet. I suggest carrot cake, zucchini bread, and pumpkin pie. ~Jim Davis
http://urban-eco.blogspot.com/ |
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SandraM
True Blue Farmgirl
295 Posts
Sandra
Coldwater
Michigan
USA
295 Posts |
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horseychick
True Blue Farmgirl
140 Posts
Melanie
Clarkston
MI
USA
140 Posts |
Posted - Jul 03 2013 : 05:32:46 AM
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I am crazy busy with the kids. Gearing up for the OAKLAND COUNTY FAIR. It starts tomorrow on the 4th of July and runs trough the 14th. The kids are showing poultry and other projects in the Ellis barn. I also entered too many projects. Made myself crazy at the end! You can just google "Oakland County Fair 2013" to get the low down on the schedule. Lots of derby action at night, Nashville in the neighborhood(new this year), the rodeo etc. Not to mention the carnival and rides, animals and a lot of other attractions. There will be fireworks on the 4th. It's a very nice fair so come and share it with us. It's in Davisburg which is, I'd say between Pontiac and Flint.
I have chicks hatching right now as we speak. I took a chance on several batches of eggs on ebay. All in all I was disappointed as the majority of them , when candled on day 7 and 14, did not have any life inside. But there are 6 so far and more cracked-none of which we have in our flock.
And.....we bought two Nigerian Dwarf Doelings yesterday. We will get them after the fair. The kids are very excited and hope to show them next year.
The garden is a jungle thanks to all of the rain - and the fact that I cram too much in there. We've had radishes, loads of greens and a pepper so far. Plus a nest of baby bunnies in the lettuce again for the second time. They were very cute.
Other than that I'm taxi-ing the kids around and enjoying having them home.
Farmgirl Sister #1706 You can take the girl out of the country but her soul will bring her back.-mlp
www.thestitchincoop.etsy.com
www.ThePatternShack.etsy.com
www.CountyFairVintage.etsy.com
www.CountrygirlSoul.blogspot.com |
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Erin Rock
True Blue Farmgirl
103 Posts
Erin
Grand Blanc
MI
USA
103 Posts |
Posted - Jul 05 2013 : 10:36:07 AM
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Does anyone have any exciting canning projects going on? We just bought some strawberries and I'm looking forward to making them into jam this weekend and as soon as my Clear Jel gets here we are going to make some pie filling this year.
Erin Rock (sister #4131)
Tree Huggin'
Bunny Lovin'
Dirt Worshipper! |
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Yart
True Blue Farmgirl
143 Posts
MI
USA
143 Posts |
Posted - Jul 05 2013 : 9:47:16 PM
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HorseyChick, good luck at the fair!!! I'm entering the Wayne county fair for the first time this year. I only entered 1 item as I didn't know what to expect. Sounds like you have your hands full this summer! :o)
Erin, I haven't gotten my canner out yet this year... Been so busy with other stuff. But I think that I'm going to make some pie filling also. I did get over to my mom's and got about 12 cups of black raspberries. I tossed them in the freezer till I can get some time. I heard that the blueberries in my neck of the woods are going to be ready near the end of the month. So I need to get geared up to get those.
FarmGirl Sister #1081
www.mythirtyone.com/224740
Vegetables are a must on a diet. I suggest carrot cake, zucchini bread, and pumpkin pie. ~Jim Davis
http://urban-eco.blogspot.com/ |
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brightmeadow
True Blue Farmgirl
2045 Posts
Brenda
Lucas
Ohio
USA
2045 Posts |
Posted - Jul 12 2013 : 2:52:14 PM
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Thanks for posting the information on the Lavender Festival, we live just a little ways from Armada and I did not know about it. Maybe I will stop by tomorrow and see what it is all about!
Wear your sisterhood badge if you are there and if I spot it I will stop and chat!
You shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands - You shall be happy and it shall be well with you. -Psalm 128.2
Visit my blogs at http://brightmeadowfarms.blogspot.com (farming) http://brightmeadowknits.blogspot.com (knitting) or my homepage at http://home.earthlink.net/~brightmeadow |
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cozie lady
True Blue Farmgirl
58 Posts
Amy
Mt Pleasant
MI
USA
58 Posts |
Posted - Aug 07 2013 : 09:18:48 AM
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Are you still accepting memebers to this chapter? Do you meet? Glamp? Do volenteer work together? Craft groups? Can I get details of the membership? Thanks
amy r
sister #4186 |
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Yart
True Blue Farmgirl
143 Posts
MI
USA
143 Posts |
Posted - Aug 08 2013 : 09:02:36 AM
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Hi Amy, Welcome to the group. This group is an all over Michigan group. As long as your in Michigan you are welcome! We don't do anything as of yet... I mean we have had one or two meet-ups. But for the most part we just come in here and share what's going on in our lives. By the way I'm Rachel (Yart) down south of Detroit in Wyandotte. I am in the process of restoring a 1968 Frolic camper and just purchased a 1997 Starcraft, so Glamping is definitely on the horizon. I do quite a few crafts as do a lot of the women in this group. But with most things its summer and most aren't on here. It will pick back up once the kids go back to school!
FarmGirl Sister #1081
www.mythirtyone.com/224740
Vegetables are a must on a diet. I suggest carrot cake, zucchini bread, and pumpkin pie. ~Jim Davis
http://urban-eco.blogspot.com/ |
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Yart
True Blue Farmgirl
143 Posts
MI
USA
143 Posts |
Posted - Aug 08 2013 : 09:14:15 AM
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Ladies, I wanted to let you know that I have just set up A Michigan Forum Farmgirl Chapter. This Chapter is open to any farmgirl that is on this forum. To join all you have to do is go here http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/Chapters/Search.asp and look up A Michigan Forum Farmgirl. Then send me your information and I will get the information out to you!
FarmGirl Sister #1081
www.mythirtyone.com/224740
Vegetables are a must on a diet. I suggest carrot cake, zucchini bread, and pumpkin pie. ~Jim Davis
http://urban-eco.blogspot.com/ |
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cozie lady
True Blue Farmgirl
58 Posts
Amy
Mt Pleasant
MI
USA
58 Posts |
Posted - Aug 20 2013 : 09:58:11 AM
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I got on the Chapter site, selected a chapter near me but it came back that the email back failed. Does that mean the chapter doesn't exist anymore? I sent a request for A Michigan Forum Chapter hope to hear from you soon.
A little about myself: I work full time outside of my home, in my early 50's. I love to crochet and I am learning to knit and quilt. Want to learn how to tat also.
I do some gardening, mainly flowers. I am have been trying my hand at vegtables and herbs the last few years. Can't wait to retire.
amy r
sister #4186 |
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Erin Rock
True Blue Farmgirl
103 Posts
Erin
Grand Blanc
MI
USA
103 Posts |
Posted - Aug 20 2013 : 3:58:56 PM
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Okay so last week was so cold I had to cancel my kid's swimming class and this week we are back in the 90's! Such a weird summer. Has anyone gotten any canning done? My kids and I have gotten quiet a bit done over the weekend.
Erin Rock (sister #4131)
Tree Huggin'
Bunny Lovin'
Dirt Worshipper! |
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Yart
True Blue Farmgirl
143 Posts
MI
USA
143 Posts |
Posted - Aug 20 2013 : 4:23:23 PM
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Hello ladies, I am on vacation right now, but once I get home I wil send out your membership information.
FarmGirl Sister #1081
www.mythirtyone.com/224740
Vegetables are a must on a diet. I suggest carrot cake, zucchini bread, and pumpkin pie. ~Jim Davis
http://urban-eco.blogspot.com/ |
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brightmeadow
True Blue Farmgirl
2045 Posts
Brenda
Lucas
Ohio
USA
2045 Posts |
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cozie lady
True Blue Farmgirl
58 Posts
Amy
Mt Pleasant
MI
USA
58 Posts |
Posted - Aug 21 2013 : 09:24:43 AM
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Green beans is all I have canned so far. It seems like it is taking forever for my tomatoes to turn red.
amy r
sister #4186 |
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cozie lady
True Blue Farmgirl
58 Posts
Amy
Mt Pleasant
MI
USA
58 Posts |
Posted - Aug 21 2013 : 09:30:39 AM
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Do any of you girls go to the Wheatland Music Festival coming up in a few weeks. I haven't missed one in about 16 years.
amy r
sister #4186 |
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Yart
True Blue Farmgirl
143 Posts
MI
USA
143 Posts |
Posted - Sep 03 2013 : 5:19:13 PM
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I just wanted to say that I'm home and I put your Charter Membership Certificates in the mail! So far we have four members counting me, too! If anyone else wants to join please feel free to. This is a Chapter for any sister that is on the forum! http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/Chapters/Search.asp and look up A Michigan Forum Farmgirl
FarmGirl Sister #1081
www.mythirtyone.com/224740
Vegetables are a must on a diet. I suggest carrot cake, zucchini bread, and pumpkin pie. ~Jim Davis
http://urban-eco.blogspot.com/ |
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Erin Rock
True Blue Farmgirl
103 Posts
Erin
Grand Blanc
MI
USA
103 Posts |
Posted - Sep 05 2013 : 5:04:10 PM
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Wow sounds like some awesome canning projects! I'm going to try and get some tomato stuff done this weekend but I'm not sure what's really going to happen. If I had been smart I would have gone to the farmer's market today and gotten a half bushel of tomatoes and forced myself to do it tomorrow when I know I'm going to have time. Does anyone have an absolutely can't forget to make this recipe they would like to share? So far the only recipe we love more than anything is for plain ol' strawberry jam.
Erin Rock (sister #4131)
Tree Huggin'
Bunny Lovin'
Dirt Worshipper! |
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Yart
True Blue Farmgirl
143 Posts
MI
USA
143 Posts |
Posted - Dec 26 2013 : 09:49:01 AM
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I hope everyone had a Great Christmas!!!! Looking forward to an awesome New Year!!!
FarmGirl Sister #1081
www.mythirtyone.com/224740
Vegetables are a must on a diet. I suggest carrot cake, zucchini bread, and pumpkin pie. ~Jim Davis
http://urban-eco.blogspot.com/ |
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cj6
True Blue Farmgirl
196 Posts
cj
USA
196 Posts |
Posted - Jan 23 2014 : 10:15:07 AM
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Hey,everyone!
How is your new year going so far? I am officially a farmgirl :) Moved last fall to a farm in need of loving which it has been getting. Anyone help me out with some very inexpensive ways of putting in deer fencing? This is new to me and we have deer who have been in the garden area here for a few years and it's a large(huge) area. I have to get fence up before we can plant come spring. |
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rhinomom2
Farmgirl in Training
22 Posts
Linda
Traverse City
Michigan
USA
22 Posts |
Posted - Jan 15 2016 : 09:47:16 AM
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It has been quite a while since I've gotten back into the chatroom (went back to college, graduated, found a new job, and we moved). So, I'm looking for find a local chapter in the Traverse City area. If anyone has one or knows of one, please let me know or contact me...thanks everyone.
Just Have Faith and Happy Glamping! |
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brianna.e
True Blue Farmgirl
54 Posts
Brianna
Gladstone
Michigan
USA
54 Posts |
Posted - Jul 29 2016 : 06:51:29 AM
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Hi there!
do we have a local MI chapter? I am up in the UP but would love to connect online! |
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Beverley
True Blue Farmgirl
2707 Posts
Beverley
atlanta
Michigan
USA
2707 Posts |
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