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AutumnCountyGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
102 Posts
Kiersten
Suffolk
Virginia
USA
102 Posts |
 Posted - Nov 14 2016 : 3:12:48 PM
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Hello! My name is Kiersten and I live in Suffolk, Virginia. I am twenty three years old. I still live at home on my parent's farm (where I've lived my entire life) but I have dreams of having my own farm someday. I am dating a guy who builds submarines and we already have plans for a small hobby farm. We just need to tie the knot first! My parents raised me and my brother as farm kids. We raise ducks, chickens, dogs, cats, and horses. I also work at an agriculture retail store. In addition to farming, I like reading, writing, rescuing cats, knitting, cooking, having my friends over for tea, backpacking, hiking, camping, and practicing hygge. I am also a blogger! I look forward to getting to know everyone and earning some merit badges!
https://autumncountrygirl93.wordpress.com/
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janamarieje
True Blue Farmgirl
1022 Posts
Jana
Southern California
USA
1022 Posts |
Posted - Nov 14 2016 : 3:21:45 PM
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Welcome to MJF Kiersten. You sound like such an interesting young lady and I look forward to hearing more from you. I love your blog, photos, and love for animals. I look forward to exploring your blog more in the future. Be sure to check out the many subjects under General Chat Forums, there is so much to learn and share here!
Jana
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http://www.emhardt.com
Gardening is cheaper than therapy and you get tomatoes. ~Author Unknown
All I really need is love, but a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt! ~Charles Schulz
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6816 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6816 Posts |
Posted - Nov 14 2016 : 3:26:26 PM
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Welcome Kiersten from northeast Texas. I'll be looking for you around the farm.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015.
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TinyChinaCows
Farmgirl in Training
34 Posts
Rebecca
Seminole County
FL
USA
34 Posts |
Posted - Nov 14 2016 : 4:11:24 PM
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Hi Kiersten! I'm sure you'll fit right in around here. I'm also a newbie, and I've found that everyone is so friendly and welcoming! Good luck on your merit badges- it sounds like you have lots of great talents, so earning them should be lots of fun!
Also, the cat photos on your blog are absolutely adorable!
~ Rebecca
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firecatinc
True Blue Farmgirl
1252 Posts
Lenora
Fulks Run
VA
USA
1252 Posts |
Posted - Nov 14 2016 : 4:12:32 PM
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Welcome fellow Virginian. I have a niece in Poquoson. Check out the swaps and other topics. You will love it here.
Nora
Farmgirl Sister #7131 |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6700 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
6700 Posts |
Posted - Nov 14 2016 : 4:53:41 PM
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Welcome Kiersten! I'm glad you decided to join us! Sounds like you have many wonderful hobbies! I would love to see some of your work. I glanced at your blog and will have to head back over and do some reading. Also, you should check out the 35 and under thread and chat with some of us who are close in age with you trying to start up our own gardens and homesteads! Hope to see you around!
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AutumnCountyGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
102 Posts
Kiersten
Suffolk
Virginia
USA
102 Posts |
Posted - Nov 14 2016 : 5:20:27 PM
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Thank you all for the warm welcome! I was just talking to my mom about finding new friends who had something in common with me. This seems to be the right place for that! I look forward to chatting with all of y'all and exploring the forums more. I have to get up and work at 4am so most of my exploring will have to wait until tomorrow afternoon. :)
https://autumncountrygirl93.wordpress.com/
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6525 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6525 Posts |
Posted - Nov 15 2016 : 06:07:13 AM
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Kiersten, a big welcome to MJF from down here in Gainesville, Florida! We are so glad you joined and I look forward to hearing more about the projects and things that you are doing up there in Virginia. I was born and raised in Charlottesville, Va. and my husband was from Norfolk. Virginia is one beautiful and diverse state and perfect for enjoying all things Farmgirl!!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015 |
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craftingram
True Blue Farmgirl
526 Posts
Karin
Nashville
In
USA
526 Posts |
Posted - Nov 15 2016 : 06:28:22 AM
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Welcome Kiersten, from Indiana. My son and his family live in Smithfield so we are quite familiar with Suffolk. I'm sure you're going to love it here.
Karin
Sister #2708
Romans 8: 38,39 |
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AutumnCountyGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
102 Posts
Kiersten
Suffolk
Virginia
USA
102 Posts |
Posted - Nov 15 2016 : 12:31:01 PM
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@Red Tractor Girl, My dad is from Charlottesville! I love that town. Have you ever been to the Taste of the Mountains festival in Culpeper? It's a lot of fun.
@Craftingram, I live right on the Smithfield/Suffolk border. It's a lovely town and I have many fun memories there. :)
Thanks for the warm welcome y'all!
https://autumncountrygirl93.wordpress.com/
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6525 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6525 Posts |
Posted - Nov 15 2016 : 3:25:43 PM
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Kiersten, I have not ever been to the Taste of the Mountains in Culpeper, but I know the city well. Did you ever go to Graves Mountain Lodge in Syria, Va.? It is about an hour north of Charlottesville in the mountains. They grow lots of apples there and have a splendid Fall Festival every year. You can go there anytime and eat dinner in the big lodge where there are long tables that are served family style with all the home favorites. It is a lot of fun and great to do on a Saturday for a day in the mountains. My husband and I visited Smithfield one day on our drive home to Florida. WE stopped at that old Inn where they serve the best ever sweet potato rolls filled with thin slices of Smithfield ham. Oh my, they are a bit of heaven!! They also make great Brunswick Stew, an old Virginia favorite. Do you like it?
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015 |
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AutumnCountyGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
102 Posts
Kiersten
Suffolk
Virginia
USA
102 Posts |
Posted - Nov 16 2016 : 09:27:45 AM
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Yes, my family used to go to Graves Mountain Lodge for the Apple Festival every year when I was kid. It's a lot of fun! The Inn has a lot of good food. My friend had her rehearsal dinner there a couple of years ago. I love a good Brunswick stew. My neighbor makes the best recipe though. :)
https://autumncountrygirl93.wordpress.com/
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HealingTouch
True Blue Farmgirl
3448 Posts
Darlene
Kunkletown
Pa
USA
3448 Posts |
Posted - Nov 17 2016 : 7:19:42 PM
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Welcome from the Poconos in Pennsylvania. Looking forward to seeing you around here.
Be Blessed and Be a Blessing,
Darlene
Sister 1922
October 2016 Farmgirl of the month
John 11: 35 Jesus wept.
When Satan's knocking at your door, just say "Jesus will you get that for me?"
When it gets to hard to stand, Kneel!
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
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MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
16273 Posts |
Posted - Nov 29 2016 : 12:59:30 AM
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Welcome Kiersten. Love reading about your background. But of course you'll have your own farm some day as long as you dream it, it will happen. Hygge is awesome!!!! Danish?
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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ceridwen
True Blue Farmgirl
899 Posts
Carole
New York
USA
899 Posts |
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AFinkberry
True Blue Farmgirl
310 Posts
Ally
Kalama
Washington
310 Posts |
Posted - Jan 07 2017 : 5:42:43 PM
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Hi Kiersten!
What a great introduction! Welcome to a really great place!
Ally
Farmgirl Sister #5672
"There is no need for temples, no need for complicated philosophies. My brain and my heart are my temples; my philosophy is kindness." ~His Holiness the Dalai Lama |
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AutumnCountyGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
102 Posts
Kiersten
Suffolk
Virginia
USA
102 Posts |
Posted - Jan 18 2017 : 08:18:59 AM
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Thank you all! I am really enjoying my time up here on the boards. I just noticed the title under my name just changed to True Blue Farmgirl. I guess I'm initiated now. Haha. And yes, hygge is Danish! It's a wonderful concept and has really helped me to reduce the stress in my life. I think it would be fun for other Farmgirls to explore!
Kiersten, Farmgirl Sister #7232
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