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Farmgirl Chapter Chatter:  Michigan Farmgirls  |
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peachy
True Blue Farmgirl
593 Posts
Melissa
Fennville
MI
USA
593 Posts |
 Posted - May 05 2010 : 07:28:28 AM
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Hi everyone! I just hung up the phone with Miss Kris and had to come right here and see what she wrote! hee,hee...Kris you absolutely could teach a cheese making class as well as showing us how to milk the goat! (I'm going over there today girls...we'll talk:)- perhaps a little thrift shopping will help!! Kris' cheese is wonderful and part of the fun is all learning how to do it together! We could have a cheese and soap making day! Fabulous!! Before I get all excited about this I better talk to Kris and get through my daughters graduation party in June! Since I know Miss Kris is going to read this before I get over to her house - I'm offering my house for a cheese making and soap making day! hee,hee!!
I have to say I do understand summer is a very busy time of year around here too but maybe we can pull it off if we all work it out together:)
Melissa
Farmgirl Sister #360
http://bluejeancountry.etsy.com/
http://oldethymecountrybarn.blogspot.com/
Life isn't about waiting for the storms to pass...it's about learning to dance in the rain! |
Edited by - peachy on May 05 2010 08:03:20 AM |
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clothedinscarlet
True Blue Farmgirl
1333 Posts
Siobhan
Battle Creek
MI
USA
1333 Posts |
Posted - May 05 2010 : 07:44:00 AM
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Yes, summer is busy for me too, but I can definitely fit in a farmgirl project day or two!
Farmgirl Sister #1110
Siobhan - AKA Liza-Jane (my farmgirl name), wife to my best friend, Trent, and mommy to Camden (11/28/05) and Bennett (7/11/07). and Truman (7/28/09) |
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peachy
True Blue Farmgirl
593 Posts
Melissa
Fennville
MI
USA
593 Posts |
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clothedinscarlet
True Blue Farmgirl
1333 Posts
Siobhan
Battle Creek
MI
USA
1333 Posts |
Posted - May 05 2010 : 09:31:15 AM
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Usually we only go to Hudsonville to visit my hubby's parents. But he has an aunt and a cousin that live out that way. I haven't visited with them out there in a few years. Actually, the last time I was out that way was for the Michigan Fiber Fest in Allegan. And I used to go out to Marr Haven Farms to buy wool and yarn, but she isn't getting her wool spun anymore (at least not the last time I checked). I'd love to come out and visit you farmgirls out that way though!
Farmgirl Sister #1110
Siobhan - AKA Liza-Jane (my farmgirl name), wife to my best friend, Trent, and mommy to Camden (11/28/05) and Bennett (7/11/07). and Truman (7/28/09) |
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vintagediva1
True Blue Farmgirl
1251 Posts
Michele
Brighton
Michigan
USA
1251 Posts |
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peachy
True Blue Farmgirl
593 Posts
Melissa
Fennville
MI
USA
593 Posts |
Posted - May 07 2010 : 10:58:11 AM
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I'm still working on this wonderful cheese making idea!! My daughters graduation open house is June 19 so....I'm thinking sometime after that I will perhaps have my head on a bit clearer:) heehee!! Tell me, are there any soap makers out there? I'm wondering if we might just have to pick cheese or soap to do in 1 day? I'll talk to Kris but I'm thinking both may be kind of a long process? If anyones knows please let me know:)
Melissa
Farmgirl Sister #360
http://bluejeancountry.etsy.com/
http://oldethymecountrybarn.blogspot.com/
Life isn't about waiting for the storms to pass...it's about learning to dance in the rain! |
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Lera
Farmgirl at Heart
1 Posts
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Posted - May 08 2010 : 11:00:34 AM
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Hello,
My name is Lera and I live in Brighton. I grew up a farm girl and now live in the burbs. Hoewever, I know lots of farmgirl stuff like canning and such. Is there a group nearby for me to join? Thanks for your help. |
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vintagediva1
True Blue Farmgirl
1251 Posts
Michele
Brighton
Michigan
USA
1251 Posts |
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cj6
True Blue Farmgirl
196 Posts
cj
USA
196 Posts |
Posted - May 08 2010 : 3:29:18 PM
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| Lera,welcome! I know a little about canning we've done tomatoes,applesauce and last year made peach jam but,I'd sure love to learn how to can other things this year. |
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cj6
True Blue Farmgirl
196 Posts
cj
USA
196 Posts |
Posted - May 08 2010 : 3:30:29 PM
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| Oh,sorry I forgot to tell you....I'm down here in Monroe. |
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StarMeadow
True Blue Farmgirl
940 Posts
T
MI
940 Posts |
Posted - May 10 2010 : 04:30:13 AM
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| Hey Lera...Theresa here, from Fowlerville. Ok we aren't quite the "burbs" over here but I still know how to order a latte at the coffee shop. :-) Let me know when you and Michelle are hooking up for coffee! I might be able to swing by! I've never checked out the Brighton Farmers Market either (at least in the past 15 years)...when does that open up? Maybe we could meet for coffee and check out the market? (I used to live on Brighton Lake Road years ago.) |
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horseychick
True Blue Farmgirl
140 Posts
Melanie
Clarkston
MI
USA
140 Posts |
Posted - May 10 2010 : 05:39:22 AM
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Hey Gals,
Clarkston has a teeny tiny little farmers market that just got off the ground a few years ago. But it's a swell little town - and we have coffee shops, too. Let us know if you want a Saturday morning road trip to Clarkston. Brighton is not that far away. |
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vintagediva1
True Blue Farmgirl
1251 Posts
Michele
Brighton
Michigan
USA
1251 Posts |
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peachy
True Blue Farmgirl
593 Posts
Melissa
Fennville
MI
USA
593 Posts |
Posted - May 18 2010 : 10:06:27 AM
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Cheese Making? I haven't forgot about this...still working on my daughters graduation but I always like to start more than one thing at once! LOL Can we start throwing out some dates that may work and who would like to come? June won't work with graduation but I'm open to any ideas in July/August. I believe if this all works out we'll have it at my house (Fennville/Glenn area) also Kris and I were talking and thought we could probably only do a cheese making class and not soap since both it seems are a bit time consuming. Any interest? Let me know:)
Melissa
Farmgirl Sister #360
http://bluejeancountry.etsy.com/
http://oldethymecountrybarn.blogspot.com/
Life isn't about waiting for the storms to pass...it's about learning to dance in the rain! |
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vintagediva1
True Blue Farmgirl
1251 Posts
Michele
Brighton
Michigan
USA
1251 Posts |
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peachy
True Blue Farmgirl
593 Posts
Melissa
Fennville
MI
USA
593 Posts |
Posted - May 21 2010 : 12:54:44 PM
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Great Michele!! 3 of us so far - how many more mitten girls can we get over here for a cheese making class? Let's start throwing out some dates that may work for everyone also - that way I can start checking with Miss Kris on her dates:)
Melissa
Farmgirl Sister #360
http://bluejeancountry.etsy.com/
http://oldethymecountrybarn.blogspot.com/
Life isn't about waiting for the storms to pass...it's about learning to dance in the rain! |
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clothedinscarlet
True Blue Farmgirl
1333 Posts
Siobhan
Battle Creek
MI
USA
1333 Posts |
Posted - May 21 2010 : 1:28:58 PM
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I'm in if it's a date I can make. Fridays are not good for me. Saturday mornings are awesome.
Farmgirl Sister #1110
Siobhan - AKA Liza-Jane (my farmgirl name), wife to my best friend, Trent, and mommy to Camden (11/28/05) and Bennett (7/11/07). and Truman (7/28/09) |
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cj6
True Blue Farmgirl
196 Posts
cj
USA
196 Posts |
Posted - May 21 2010 : 3:37:05 PM
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| Saturdays would be good if I can ride share with someone from over here by monroe.How early? |
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miss kris
True Blue Farmgirl
118 Posts
kris
mi
USA
118 Posts |
Posted - May 23 2010 : 3:16:44 PM
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Hi Michigan Mittens!! its hot today.....!!!
I work saturdays - get home early afternoon -- Hi peachs! Have a great week!!! Kris
For I know the plans I have for you...Jer.29:11 |
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mooselovingmamabear
Farmgirl in Training
20 Posts
Gail
MI
USA
20 Posts |
Posted - May 26 2010 : 04:19:34 AM
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Hi Mitten Girls...
Long time since I've been on...but, glad to be back!! Almost time for strawberry jam making...yum... where's your fav place to pick/get your berries with the best prices?? (unless you are blessed to have enough of your own plants...  )
~~gail~~aka:Farmgirl #388 & mooselovingmamabear
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mooselovingmamabear
Farmgirl in Training
20 Posts
Gail
MI
USA
20 Posts |
Posted - May 26 2010 : 04:40:52 AM
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I'd love to learn how to make cheese! Saturdays would be the best for me also....
~~gail~~aka:Farmgirl #388 & mooselovingmamabear
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vintagediva1
True Blue Farmgirl
1251 Posts
Michele
Brighton
Michigan
USA
1251 Posts |
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StarMeadow
True Blue Farmgirl
940 Posts
T
MI
940 Posts |
Posted - May 27 2010 : 07:34:22 AM
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I'm up for a little cheesemaking if the time is right.
I'd be interested in a good jam recipe for strawberries too, BTW. Something not quite so sweet though but w/out artifical sweetner. My fam loves strawberry jam and I'm tired of buying the store stuff. I have a nice small freezer, so I'm willing to do some freezer jam too. (I remember eating it right out of the container partially frozen when I was a kid...yum!) |
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Carol
Moderator/MaryJane's Design Diva
452 Posts
Carol
Moscow
Idaho
USA
452 Posts |
Posted - Jun 01 2010 : 08:06:14 AM
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Any chance any of you Michigan farmgirls can make it to Grosse Ile on June 15:
http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/snitz/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=42983
I'm sure MaryJane would LOVE to meet you!
"Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, red wine in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and screaming 'WOO HOO, what a ride!'"
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clothedinscarlet
True Blue Farmgirl
1333 Posts
Siobhan
Battle Creek
MI
USA
1333 Posts |
Posted - Jun 01 2010 : 11:02:14 AM
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I am so there! I guess I need to wait to see if others in the chapter are going too before I can sign up, huh? How many spots are available? I don't want to miss out.
Farmgirl Sister #1110
Siobhan - AKA Liza-Jane (my farmgirl name), wife to my best friend, Trent, and mommy to Camden (11/28/05) and Bennett (7/11/07). and Truman (7/28/09) |
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