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Reading Room:  New Book Club for Farm Girls - Please join us!  |
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pumpkinvine
True Blue Farmgirl
179 Posts
Amy
USA
179 Posts |
 Posted - Apr 28 2010 : 5:53:57 PM
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It has been suggested that I start a book club for farmgirls interested in reading (or re-reading) the Little House on the Prairie books by Laura Ingalls Wilder. I hope lots of you will join us!
Here is a rough plan.....we will read one book a month starting with Little House in the Big Woods in June. I will come up with a list of projects we can do to go along with each book.
If you are one of those farmgirls who is unable to go on the Farmgirls on the Loose Little House trip, then this is the next best thing!!
Please reply below to join us, or send me a message if you have any questions.
Amy from Lompoc
Farmgirl Sister #119
http://www.pumpkincupcake.blogspot.com |
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knittinchick
True Blue Farmgirl
1854 Posts
Megan
Wisconsin
1854 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2010 : 6:05:50 PM
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Amy, would it be okay if we just participate in the discussion if we don't have time to do the projects? I would love to participate!
God's Blessings,
Megan aka Loretta Rae
At heart, I am both a sassy city girl and a down-home country gal. |
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Lindsay C
True Blue Farmgirl
117 Posts
Lindsay
Rogersville
AL
USA
117 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2010 : 6:08:19 PM
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Count me in! I loved these books as a girl. I would read them every summer when I went to my grandparents' farm in Minnesota. It would be great to re-read them as an adult.
Lindsay
Farmgirl Sister #1452 |
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pumpkinvine
True Blue Farmgirl
179 Posts
Amy
USA
179 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2010 : 7:26:47 PM
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Welcome Lindsay!
Megan.....please do join us and do as much or as little as you can!
Amy from Lompoc
Farmgirl Sister #119
http://www.pumpkincupcake.blogspot.com |
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
3107 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2010 : 7:29:21 PM
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I have to join in on this!! Such fun..
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
11303 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2010 : 7:33:31 PM
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I would love to join in on this too. I have 3 of the books and I have been reading this book with my granddaughter. She loves it. SO maybe we could both do the projects together. Sounds like fun. And getting closer to summer and fresh food this should be interesting.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
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pumpkinvine
True Blue Farmgirl
179 Posts
Amy
USA
179 Posts |
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knittinchick
True Blue Farmgirl
1854 Posts
Megan
Wisconsin
1854 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2010 : 7:36:02 PM
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This sounds like a lot of fun! I read Little House in the Big Woods, but that was a few years ago. It was such a fun book to read.
God's Blessings,
Megan aka Loretta Rae
At heart, I am both a sassy city girl and a down-home country gal. |
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ClaireSky
True Blue Farmgirl
1792 Posts
Julie
Arcadia
WI
USA
1792 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2010 : 7:54:42 PM
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Count me in Amy. I can't wait to begin. I am curious on what kind of projects there will be...will you give us a hint?
Julie
Farmgirl Sister #399
West-Central WI Farmgirls
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog...Charles F. Doran |
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pumpkinvine
True Blue Farmgirl
179 Posts
Amy
USA
179 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2010 : 7:57:26 PM
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I am going to start making a list for the first book in a few days, but the things I can think of off the top of my head are making a corncob doll like Laura's doll Susan, hang drying herbs like Ma does in the attic, and making a rag doll like Mary's doll Nettie. I am open to suggestions from everyone too!
Amy from Lompoc
Farmgirl Sister #119
http://www.pumpkincupcake.blogspot.com |
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classygram
True Blue Farmgirl
1812 Posts
Brenda
Pleasant Hill
Mo.
USA
1812 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2010 : 9:30:46 PM
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Amy I would also like to join in on this book club. Doing the projects along with the reading will be fun. Count me in. Is this the site that we will get all the post about what we are reading and crafting?
Hugs, Brenda
"What lies behind us, and what lies before us are small matter compared to what lies within us."
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Seek reasons to Love..In every sigment of everyday-look for something that brings forth within you a feeling of Love-Abraham Hicks |
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Melbick
True Blue Farmgirl
81 Posts
Melanie
Venus
TX
USA
81 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2010 : 9:47:00 PM
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Count me and my daughter in. She is to young for the forum and discussions but would have a blast with the projects. We have used the Little House curriculum before in our Homeschool and she became as addicted as I am to the books.
Melanie Bickham
Homegrown Girls
http://thebickhamfamily.blogspot.com/ |
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
6784 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2010 : 10:21:51 PM
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I would love to join in too!
hugs,
Channah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Just a small town country girl trying to live her dreams. :) |
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pumpkinvine
True Blue Farmgirl
179 Posts
Amy
USA
179 Posts |
Posted - Apr 29 2010 : 06:18:39 AM
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Channah, Brenda, Julie and Melanie......thanks for joining us!
I was planning to post the project list for our first book, Little House in the Big Woods, on June 1st but that seems so far away! So I think I will post on May 15th and give us an extra two weeks for our first book. Be sure to subscribe to this topic so you can easily see when new members join us and when new projects are announced at the beginning of the month.
When you complete a project, please post here to let us know. Pictures would be great!
Mark May 15th on your calendar and get ready for some prairie girl fun!
Amy from Lompoc
Farmgirl Sister #119
http://www.pumpkincupcake.blogspot.com |
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bellagirl
True Blue Farmgirl
129 Posts
Carmen
Holland
MI
USA
129 Posts |
Posted - Apr 29 2010 : 06:25:02 AM
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I would like to join this group for Little house and the projects. I am new to the Farm girl sisterhood as of 4/22/10. So I hope I'm doing things properly.
Carmen
Sister #1443
Blessings from Heaven and Earth |
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pumpkinvine
True Blue Farmgirl
179 Posts
Amy
USA
179 Posts |
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sonshine4u
Chapter Guru
1205 Posts
April
New Prague
MN
USA
1205 Posts |
Posted - Apr 29 2010 : 08:59:33 AM
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Hi Ladies!
I am going on the Farmgirls on the Loose~ Prairie Pilgrimage in June for the Laura Ingalls Wilder road trip and I have already started reading the books aloud to my 3 kids! We are almost done with Farmer Boy. We are having so much fun reading them! We will be ahead of you as far as reading goes, but there is always room for projects and discussion! We are hoping to get them all read before we go on the tour! I love these books! It's been so much fun to read them again as an adult!
Playing in the Sonshine
http://www.homesteadblogger.com/sonshine4u |
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
5216 Posts |
Posted - Apr 29 2010 : 2:55:07 PM
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Hey Amy,
That sounds like fun! I'll give it a try. I especially love Farmer Boy :) Thanks for hosting this :)
~Sharon
By His Grace, For His Glory
http://merryheartjournal.blogspot.com/ |
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Jens Farm
Farmgirl at Heart
8 Posts
Jenny
Grand Marais
MN
USA
8 Posts |
Posted - Apr 29 2010 : 3:42:48 PM
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Hi Amy!!!
Sign me up too!!!! Thanks for all your work.
Jenny
Farmgirl Sister #1339 |
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pumpkinvine
True Blue Farmgirl
179 Posts
Amy
USA
179 Posts |
Posted - Apr 29 2010 : 6:51:53 PM
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Our little group is growing!! Jenny, April and Sharon.....so happy you are joining us!
Amy from Lompoc
Farmgirl Sister #119
http://www.pumpkincupcake.blogspot.com |
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bellagirl
True Blue Farmgirl
129 Posts
Carmen
Holland
MI
USA
129 Posts |
Posted - Apr 29 2010 : 7:16:03 PM
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Thank you for the welcome. So when do we start reading or has it already started? From the other messages....I'm thinking we will read the books in order and then discuss the whole book or just a few chapters at a time? Sorry about all the questions. Hope every one has a beautiful evening.
Sister #1443
Carmen
Blessings from Heaven and Earth |
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pumpkinvine
True Blue Farmgirl
179 Posts
Amy
USA
179 Posts |
Posted - Apr 29 2010 : 7:26:50 PM
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You can start reading any time, and I will post the project ideas on May 15th. As people finish projects they can tell us about it here and hopefully post pictures if possible. Here's the thread with instructions on how to upload pictures:
http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/snitz/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=6290
I have not figured out how to do the discussion part. Does anyone have any ideas or preferences? Maybe we could discuss a set number of chapters each week?
Amy from Lompoc
Farmgirl Sister #119
http://www.pumpkincupcake.blogspot.com |
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prayin granny
True Blue Farmgirl
1874 Posts
Linda
Kansas
1874 Posts |
Posted - Apr 29 2010 : 9:51:27 PM
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Amy, would love to do this! Count me in! Melanie, I also did the homeschool curriculum! My only 'disaster' was in recreating the rabbit stew, flavored with salt pork! Was not too tasty! Lol! My kids have never let me live that down!
Country at Heart |
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Kirksmom71
True Blue Farmgirl
873 Posts
Mel
Dallas
Texas
USA
873 Posts |
Posted - Apr 29 2010 : 10:58:52 PM
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I am ancient and have never read the Laura Ingalls books....guess it's about time. And a good excuse to get to the library. Count me in!
Mel |
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MasonGal
True Blue Farmgirl
83 Posts
Beverly
Georgetown
Indiana
83 Posts |
Posted - Apr 30 2010 : 04:41:54 AM
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| Hi - I am a "newbie" here!! I love this web site and this forum. This particular thread really caught my attention......Sadly, I am not a big reader (but intend to change that!), but I've always loved the Little House books. Please sign me up - or let me know what I need to do in order to participate in this particular book club. Also - where can I find information about the actual Little House trip I've seen mentioned on this thread. THANKS!! |
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
11303 Posts |
Posted - Apr 30 2010 : 06:30:11 AM
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Welcome to the forum, Beverly. Just jump right in and look around. There are alot of different topics here. I hope you have fun.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
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Reading Room: New Book Club for Farm Girls - Please join us! |
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New Book Club for Farm Girls - Please join us!
