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A Farm of My Own:  VIrtual Porch Sitting - Come Join Us!  |
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deeredawn
True Blue Farmgirl
2306 Posts
Dawn
Cordova
TN
USA
2306 Posts |
 Posted - Oct 06 2009 : 06:13:31 AM
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omg...i'm getting so fat sittin here on this porch. I look like Junior Samples!
Dawn #279
MJ's Heirloom Mavens-QMD
~I'd rather be on my farm than Emperor of the World~George Washington |
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paradiseplantation
True Blue Farmgirl
1277 Posts
julie
social springs community
Louisiana
USA
1277 Posts |
Posted - Oct 06 2009 : 06:38:27 AM
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Ah, but Junior was cute! And if it'll make you feel better, why don't you and I take a stroll down to the pond and feed the ducks for a minute? I'd love to have your company. Anyone else want to take a stroll, then regroup back on the porch?
from the hearts of paradise... |
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lilwing
True Blue Farmgirl
1403 Posts
Brooke
Fulshear
Texas
USA
1403 Posts |
Posted - Oct 06 2009 : 06:46:13 AM
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I'l; just hop right off this swing (as long as I can get my place again..lol) and join you ... You can't get fat, Dawn! It's all 0 calories here! :D
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http://nightbirdtrading.etsy.com
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ZenGoddess
True Blue Farmgirl
613 Posts
Cindy
MO
USA
613 Posts |
Posted - Oct 06 2009 : 10:10:55 AM
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I'm up for spagetti, do you make your own sause ?? I would love the recipe,been looking for quite a while for just the right one. How 'bout I make some more coffee it will be ready by the time we get back from our walk to the pond. oh, it feels good to stretch.
Who had the cookies to go with our coffee??
Hugs,
ZenGoddess/Southernplum
My life goal is to Simply - Simplify my life.
http://herbalcottage.blogspot.com
http://herbalcottage.etsy.com |
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acairnsmom
True Blue Farmgirl
1319 Posts
audrey
cheyenne
wy
1319 Posts |
Posted - Oct 06 2009 : 11:33:29 AM
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Julie, you've got a right nice place here! Your porch is so spacious and I love that pond! Getting together with all you farmgirls is great.
Elizabeth, I got your email and returned a reply. Where do you go hunting and what game? DH is going elk hunting mid-November down in south western CO. Last year was his first time in eons that he was able to go and we've been enjoying the meat all year. Hopefully he can repeat things this year!
Audrey
Toto, we're not in Kansas any more! |
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paradiseplantation
True Blue Farmgirl
1277 Posts
julie
social springs community
Louisiana
USA
1277 Posts |
Posted - Oct 06 2009 : 11:46:45 AM
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Why, thank you kindly, Audrey! You are welcome to come sit just any time! And yes. Spending all this time with the farmgirls is wonderful!
from the hearts of paradise... |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22937 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22937 Posts |
Posted - Oct 06 2009 : 2:34:40 PM
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Cindy- Yes I normally make my own sauce. It's not so much a recipe as a taste test until it tastes right.
I usually put in carrots, celary, onions, browned hamburger, tomato sauce, onion powder or dried onions, garlic powder, celary seeds, Italian Seasoning, salt and pepper. The carrots give a little bit of sweetness (some recipes call for sugar!!) and they also absorb a bit of the meat flavor and act as a meat extender.
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
www.allergyjourneys.blogspot.com
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ZenGoddess
True Blue Farmgirl
613 Posts
Cindy
MO
USA
613 Posts |
Posted - Oct 06 2009 : 5:29:57 PM
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Thanks Alee,
23 years ago I made spagetti sause and put carrots in the sause because 1.) I love them and 2.) my garden was overflowing with them, My daughter took one look at her plate and said since when !!!
and was upset that I ruined supper for her. We are still laughing about it today and now I even put carrots in my chili. oh yahhhh!
Thanks for your recipe !!
Hugs,
ZenGoddess/Southernplum
My life goal is to Simply - Simplify my life.
http://herbalcottage.blogspot.com
http://herbalcottage.etsy.com |
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deeredawn
True Blue Farmgirl
2306 Posts
Dawn
Cordova
TN
USA
2306 Posts |
Posted - Oct 08 2009 : 06:02:33 AM
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The pond is gorgeous. Something about water just changes me inside. I could stare at water all day long.
Dawn #279
MJ's Heirloom Mavens-QMD
~I'd rather be on my farm than Emperor of the World~George Washington |
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deeredawn
True Blue Farmgirl
2306 Posts
Dawn
Cordova
TN
USA
2306 Posts |
Posted - Oct 08 2009 : 06:03:41 AM
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I love this porch. The only place where the world is right.....
Dawn #279
MJ's Heirloom Mavens-QMD
~I'd rather be on my farm than Emperor of the World~George Washington |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22937 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22937 Posts |
Posted - Oct 08 2009 : 07:24:50 AM
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| Cindy- I put carrots in just about everything. It was something my mom did when I was growing up. It was always a shock to go elsewhere and not see carrot bits in chili, spaghetti and such! LOL |
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BarefootGoatGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1495 Posts
Corrine
North Carolina
USA
1495 Posts |
Posted - Oct 09 2009 : 06:22:25 AM
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It never fails to amaze me how many similaritites all us country girls have. I put carrots and zucchini in just about anything...even cakes and muffins.
What we write today slipped into our souls some other day when we were alone and doing nothing.
-Brenda Ueland
http://quilandneedle.blogspot.com/
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22937 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22937 Posts |
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ZenGoddess
True Blue Farmgirl
613 Posts
Cindy
MO
USA
613 Posts |
Posted - Oct 09 2009 : 12:32:43 PM
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Thats cute Alle "great minds" 
Corrine If I remember right the zucchini is suppose to help with moisture and carrots help with texture, what matters most is taste.
If it dosn't taste good no one will touch them.
Its amazing there are no mosquitos out here on the porch!
Have a great day girls!
Hugs,
ZenGoddess/Southernplum
My life goal is to Simply - Simplify my life.
http://herbalcottage.blogspot.com
http://herbalcottage.etsy.com |
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nabrown42
True Blue Farmgirl
409 Posts
Nancy
Caneyville
KY
USA
409 Posts |
Posted - Oct 09 2009 : 12:37:50 PM
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I didn't realize till now that the mosquitos aren't out...strange. Must be the citronella candles and all the good conversation. Sure makes it more pleasant to visit, doesn't it? I hope we can do this often. There's nothing like a good girl friend, is there?
"I've wept in the night for the shortness of sight that to someone's needs I've been blind; but I've yet to feel a twinge of regret for being a little too kind." |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9233 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9233 Posts |
Posted - Oct 09 2009 : 1:55:59 PM
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Too chilly on this end of the porch for skeeters. Am reheating some fried chicken for supper tonight.
I just love sitting here listening to you all chat. Anymore story telling going on? It's a great time of day for it dont'cha
think?
God is good....all the time.
Denise
www.torisgram.etsy.com |
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Windsong
True Blue Farmgirl
309 Posts
LaVonna
Decatur
Tx
309 Posts |
Posted - Oct 09 2009 : 4:01:28 PM
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I am not sure we got to the end of the last story. I am making Mexican Soup for tonight so I can bring that and it should warm us up. And some spiced cider. It is kind on chilly even on my end of the porch.
There used to be a fish restaurant that had a big porch all the way around it. It had mosquito netting that dropped down from under the eaves and fell to the floor level and also the option of a very heavy clear plastic sheet that rolled up under the eaves but could be dropped down too if needed. Maybe that would work on this porch.
LaVonna
www.windsongwellnessandtherapyshoppe.com
http://sadiesfarm.blogspot.com/
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nabrown42
True Blue Farmgirl
409 Posts
Nancy
Caneyville
KY
USA
409 Posts |
Posted - Oct 09 2009 : 11:14:40 PM
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Never thought of using heavy plastic sheeting to ward off those pesky ankle biters. They come up from under our porch in KY...lots of ivy under there that seem to be loved by them because it stays so moist down there. Brrrr. It sure is getting chilly our. I think I'd better get home...this flannel shirt just isn't warm enough. Today has been so much fun!!!
"I've wept in the night for the shortness of sight that to someone's needs I've been blind; but I've yet to feel a twinge of regret for being a little too kind." |
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ZenGoddess
True Blue Farmgirl
613 Posts
Cindy
MO
USA
613 Posts |
Posted - Oct 10 2009 : 3:44:48 PM
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When ya get home pull out the quilt, there is nothing like sleeping under a blanket of love !! Has any one else ever heard that it was bad luck to make a quilt and not have any one sleep under it ?
If we don't have more stories to tell maybe we could fill in with "old wives tales ?? Any one else have one ??
Hugs,
ZenGoddess/Southernplum
My life goal is to Simply - Simplify my life.
http://herbalcottage.blogspot.com
http://herbalcottage.etsy.com |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22937 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22937 Posts |
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Windsong
True Blue Farmgirl
309 Posts
LaVonna
Decatur
Tx
309 Posts |
Posted - Oct 10 2009 : 10:12:54 PM
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I really is good and so easy it should not be told how it is made. I would like to tell you it is home canned veggies and good suff but it is not.
1 1/2 lbs ground meat
1 onion
1 clove garlic
Brown the meat, garlic, and onion in a little bit of olive oil then add
1 packet taco seasoning
1 packet of dry ranch dressing mix
1 can chicken broth
2 cans Rotel tomatoes
1 can black beans
1 can red kidney beans
1 can pinto beans
1 can navy beans
1 can hominy
2 Rotel cans of water.
Cook for 40 minutes more and it is done.
You can play with the recipe and make it your own. It can be mild or hotter if you want by changing the level of heat in the tomatoes and the taco mix.
It is good on a cold night. Of course, I also like those chicken and dumplins too.
www.windsongwellnessandtherapyshoppe.com
http://sadiesfarm.blogspot.com/
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paradiseplantation
True Blue Farmgirl
1277 Posts
julie
social springs community
Louisiana
USA
1277 Posts |
Posted - Oct 12 2009 : 09:04:49 AM
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Ah, Ladies. Don't you know? With all this rain we're having, there are no mosquitos! Sorry about all this wet -- but I'll have Randy move the rockers a little closer to the center. I do so love the rain on this tin roof, though. Here's some more quilts. Anybody want one! Ooh, Nancy. You picked the one that my Aunt Emily hand quilted from a top that belonged to my mama's great aunt. Don't you just love the way those colors in the double wedding ring faded to glorious pastels? Anybody need anything from inside before I sit back down?
from the hearts of paradise... |
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Windsong
True Blue Farmgirl
309 Posts
LaVonna
Decatur
Tx
309 Posts |
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nabrown42
True Blue Farmgirl
409 Posts
Nancy
Caneyville
KY
USA
409 Posts |
Posted - Oct 12 2009 : 11:47:14 AM
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How did you know that my favorite quilt design is the double wedding ring? That flannel backing sure feels warm...guess I'll stay a bit longer. Someone throw another log on the fire and snuggle closer.
"I've wept in the night for the shortness of sight that to someone's needs I've been blind; but I've yet to feel a twinge of regret for being a little too kind." |
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deeredawn
True Blue Farmgirl
2306 Posts
Dawn
Cordova
TN
USA
2306 Posts |
Posted - Oct 13 2009 : 06:57:50 AM
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Sorry Girls, I had to go on home for awhile...there really is no end to the evils of Booger Hole...here's a true story involving myself:
One summer I was visiting family in Greenbriar, which borders the area known as Booger Hole. One night, me, my cousins and my Aunt were sittin on her front porch and we heard people talkin up the road. Now, if you live in West Virgina and you're a sittin on a porch it is an un-written rule that you wave to each and everybody that passes on a road. The noises we heard was weird cuz its a private road that leads back to a hollar. Her house is the only one back there. We thought it mighta been more cousins or an uncle coming from up the road. So we're hearing these voices and they're singin. Like an old Baptist Church song. Then we heard horses. Auntie told us kids to go on in the house as did she. The noises were coming closer. It was mid summer and all the windows were open. You could hear the hooves pounding on the dusty road. We waited and waited and no one ever went by.
That's all I got from Booger Hole, but I'd be more than happy to share some stories from Ohio when I get done canning apples....
Dawn #279
MJ's Heirloom Mavens-QMD
~I'd rather be on my farm than Emperor of the World~George Washington |
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