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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
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 Posted - Mar 18 2020 : 4:30:46 PM
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Well, our schools closed last week “indefinitely”, meaning no clue when they will open. Most people are working from home or closed. My classes are “on hold” that I teach, so my life is now “off the clock”, which, to be honest is really nice.
I can’t listen to the news all day. I check in and then turn it off. I have finished sewing some placemats I bought fabric for A YEAR AGO. (Good grief). They look great and I am happy how they turned out and to have something to brighten the table.
I am working on finishing a knitted sweater. I also made some wind chimes from some things I repurposed, and am so happy with them!
Crafting makes clears my worry, if just for a small bit.
I want to embroider some dish towels next. Taking breaks to read, starting seeds inside, catch up on my favorite magazines, catch up on the phone with friends...
What are you up to?
Farmgirl Hugs,
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger
Chapter Leader, CT Simpler Life Sisters
Farmgirl of the Month, Jan. 2013
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Dreamer42
True Blue Farmgirl
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April
Central
Oregon
USA
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Posted - Mar 18 2020 : 4:51:49 PM
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It's been crazy here too, Nicole, our schools just closed for six weeks, expecting that to get extended based on what's going on other places. Now that my we r all on the mend from colds, I plan to finish some projects and start organizing from head to toe. Gotta stay busy! Been taking some time to read with my fur baby and just relax too, much needed and overdue. Please take care, be safe!
Dreamer42
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Audra Rose
True Blue Farmgirl
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Vanessa
Brooksville
KY
USA
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Posted - Mar 18 2020 : 5:24:21 PM
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Our county in northern KY has closed schools. They will send out homework and have drive through pick up for bag lunches. I work at the newspaper and will continue to work, although with events canceled and no school news issues will be skimpy.
Farmgirl Sister #6754
Doxie Mom - Everyone loves a Weiner!
There's no place like home!
Dorothy Gale
Nature speaks in symbols and in signs.
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17023 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
4658 Posts |
Posted - Apr 09 2020 : 06:02:47 AM
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I feel bad for my dd and her friends. I know it is small in the scheme of things, but she is class of 2020. Missed out on the senior trip, prom and graduation. :(
Farmgirl Hugs,
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger
Chapter Leader, CT Simpler Life Sisters
Farmgirl of the Month, Jan. 2013
Suburban Farmgirl Blog
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6792 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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Posted - Apr 09 2020 : 07:12:04 AM
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Nicole it is a big thing. You're only that age once and those experiences when lost are lost forever. Yes, in the big scheme of things it's a small thing but knowing that doesn't make it hurt any less. I remember how strongly I felt everything between the ages of 14-20. It took me years of living to know and believe that the sun will come up tomorrow and this too shall pass. Hug your DD for me and tell her I understand and it's okay to cry but don't let it shut out the joys of being alive each and everyday.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015. & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth.
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9092 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
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Posted - Apr 09 2020 : 08:39:38 AM
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Nicole,
Like you I'm reading and embroidering a dish towel. Also cleaning everything in site, even if it doesn't need it.Getting out the summer clothes, oh and got out my colored pencils and my pictures to color in.
Nancy Jo
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17023 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - Apr 09 2020 : 2:48:41 PM
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OK, Nicole,, You and I need a 'virtual' camp out!!! lol! well actually I will have to wait another week or 2 before I can pull the trailers out of the barn,, but when I do,, I will tag you.. because of Social Distancing, we can't go camping,, but we certainly can pretend in our back yards.. besides,, I think PIP want's to camp! lol!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
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Posted - Apr 10 2020 : 11:14:27 AM
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Nicole, I was thinking about your daughter just the other day and thinking how disappointed she must be that all the senior fun won't happen. Hopefully, college graduation will be able to make up for this disappointment. Maybe her hight school will try and plan some virtual event for calling the names of the graduates and including a proper message. It seems like if churches can do Easter Sunday online, your school can do something for these young people who are passing a milestone in their life.
What am I doing?? Signing up for swaps at MJF and having a blast, catching up on my basket of books waiting for attention, and taking a good long walk everyday around the neighborhood too take in the fresh air and get myself moving at a good pace. I find it really helps my peace of mind.
Hey Grace, I think a virtual clamping weekend would be really fun and the rest of us FArmgirls could drop by for a brief visit!!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6680 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
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Posted - Apr 10 2020 : 12:35:11 PM
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I am so sorry your daughter has missed out on all the senior activities. Hopefully the schools will give them an opportunity to have one at a later date.
As for us not much has changed. It really still just feels like everyday life. My hubby is still working ( his job has him working by himself) and I stay home with the kids anyway. The only day to day activities that have changed is preschool for my kids. They only went 2 days a week for 2 hours each day. So in the end life just feels the same. So I am a bit envious of everyone getting all their projects completed lol. My free time is gone now that they don’t have school! I am glad everyone else is getting so much done though!
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
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Posted - Apr 14 2020 : 2:24:46 PM
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Thank you all so very much for the kind words. I read them all to my daughter, and they did make her feel a bit better.
Nancy, I need to pull out my colored pencils, too. Thank you for the inspiration and reminder.
Grace I CAN”T WAIT! YES! Let’s do a virtual camp out! You tell me how and when and I will be in GIDGET with my FARMGIRLS virtually!!
It’s been over a month. I have painted my kitchen and painted my laundry room, cleaned, organized, and planted. If we do a camp out, it will give me something to look forward to!
Enjoy every minute with those littles, Krista!
Farmgirl Hugs,
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger
Chapter Leader, CT Simpler Life Sisters
Farmgirl of the Month, Jan. 2013
Suburban Farmgirl Blog
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17023 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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