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Gathered Up:  60 and Over Farmgirls  |
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4125 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4125 Posts |
 Posted - Dec 19 2023 : 04:08:35 AM
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Joy and Peace to you Sara as we approach a new year.
Farming in WI
Michele
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Audra Rose
True Blue Farmgirl
2210 Posts
Vanessa
Brooksville
KY
USA
2210 Posts |
Posted - Dec 19 2023 : 04:32:54 AM
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Sara, I too want to put 2023 behind, but 2024 may not be much better for us. My mother-in-law is still in the nursing home and it doesn't look like she will leave except for days out or a few overnight stays. My husband is her youngest and he's been stressed handling her finances, medical appointments and communicating with his siblings. We take each day at a time now. The nursing home is close by and has caring staff which is a blessing.
Vanessa
Farmgirl Sister #6754
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6823 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6823 Posts |
Posted - Dec 19 2023 : 06:35:39 AM
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Thanks Michelle, and in the coming new year may your garden flourish and your cows give plenty of milk.
Vanessa, I hope the coming new year finds your DH less stressed, your MIL doing better, and you able to do what brings you joy.
To all of us I hope the coming new year brings us joy, peace, and the health to enjoy it all.
Hugs, Sara "FarmGirl Sister" #6034 Aug 2014
FGOTM Sept 2015 - Feb 2019 - Oct 2023
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
6465 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
6465 Posts |
Posted - Dec 19 2023 : 08:40:24 AM
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Good Morning, sorry to be absent from this thread as I do enjoy what everyone has to say. We lost an another beloved doggie a week ago today, and we at sad. It was such a shock and heartbreak as we had no idea he had cancer or knew anything was wrong until one day he could walk. We were so blessed to have Cruiser in our lives for 10 years he was a rescue. He was so loved and he sure loved us.
CJ, I am happy you found our newest little thread.
Sara, yes I too will try to leave all the bad stuff behind and start fresh in the new year.
Vanessa I hope and pray your MIL will improve so she can come home.
Michelle, the time is flying so fast I believe it will be Spring soon and you will be out gardening again.
I wish you each of you a Blessed Christmas and Happy New Year.
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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MBurns
True Blue Farmgirl
1757 Posts
Marlene
Swisher
IA
USA
1757 Posts |
Posted - Dec 23 2023 : 05:44:25 AM
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Wishing everyone a Happy,peaceful holiday.
Farmgirl friends are fun. Farmgirl of the month 8/2016 and 9/2019
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17052 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17052 Posts |
Posted - Dec 27 2023 : 10:19:08 PM
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May you all have a very Healthy and Happy 2024…
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9261 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9261 Posts |
Posted - Dec 28 2023 : 03:59:35 AM
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Wishing all of you a healthy, joy-filled
New Year farmgirls!
~Denise
Sister #43~1/18/2007
"I am a bookaholic and I have no desire to be cured." 
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
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Lacey
Chapter Guru
161 Posts
Rea
Davis
Ca
USA
161 Posts |
Posted - Dec 29 2023 : 2:31:02 PM
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Wishing every farm, city and apartment dwelling farmgirl the best in the new year may it bring joy, prosperity and friendship to all.
Rea Nakanishi
Farm Girl Of The Month Jan. 2022
“Action is the foundational key to all success.”
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
6465 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
6465 Posts |
Posted - Feb 03 2024 : 2:10:23 PM
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I saw this quote and photo (see under my writing) on Facebook this morning and it reminded of this thread. I never meant to neglect it when I started. Sometimes I have to many irons in the fire.
So let’s start fresh this new year.
It is February already and I was wondering if anyone can please tell me where January went?
You know I still have my Christmas tree up. It usually comes down after 3 Kings Day. Never have I left my tree up so long. But it is still so fresh, pretty, still drinking water and not dropping needles! You can bet I will buy from Dave’s Tree Farm again!
Our Neice is coming Monday for a 5 days, she is from Denver, think I will tell her we left I up just for her. Hee, Hee. She will love it and all her Christmas presents are under the tree. She may be in her 30’s but she will always want to celebrate Christmas.
So now it will soon be Valentine’s Day, oh Erin my Neice has a Valentine package under the tree too.
Have a fabulous weekend and enjoy the Sun if you have it. Or the rain or snow.
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6823 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6823 Posts |
Posted - Feb 03 2024 : 2:29:18 PM
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Debbie, I love the quote and your story. When I was in sixties, I was blessed to know women in their 80s & 90s who in their own way lived life to the fullest. Through them I learned not to fear getting older but to embrace the coming years as they had with grace and peace.
Being older isn't the problem - thinking old is.
Hugs, Sara "FarmGirl Sister" #6034 Aug 2014
FGOTM Sept 2015 - Feb 2019 - Oct 2023
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
6465 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
6465 Posts |
Posted - Feb 03 2024 : 3:16:38 PM
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Sara, thank you for that. I am pushing pretty darn close to 70 years old, I am 68 now. And I do try to embrace the 60’s and hope to for the 70’s as well.
But, my mind does not think like I am in my late 60’s when in fact I struggle with it as my body knows my age and it keeps me from doing the things I want to do. I feel old all over my whole body darn it everything hurts. Hee, Hee! I want to do the things I use to do in my 30’s but darn it I can not.
So, I guess I need to tell my mind (self) to do things a little slower and not the way I use. Truth be told all the things I use to do in my 30’s is the reason my body is shot now! Woe is me! So Sara I need to learn to embrace my age as I get older with Grace and Peace as you do and so many of my Farmgirl friends.
Back to my letter writing I am behind.
Enjoy!
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
6465 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
6465 Posts |
Posted - Feb 04 2024 : 11:42:19 AM
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Today I am making hubby Split Pea Soup for the second time in our almost 50 years of Marriage. Hubby loves my Split Pea Soup but I hate Peas, always have! But sometimes I need to cook hubby things I do not like because well he lets me fry my Liver and Onions in the kitchen.
I tell my Hubby and Son the night before that I will be fixing Liver and Onions, and they leave for awhile. They each have tried my Liver and Onions, nope as they do not like the consistency or smell. Now how is that possible it is yummy.
And yes I have tasted my Split Pea Soup and I will admit it’s not that bad. But Son and I will have Chili Mac for dinner tonight.
Enjoy your Sunday Farmgirls.
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6823 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6823 Posts |
Posted - Feb 04 2024 : 11:52:57 AM
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Debbie, it's probably been over 20 years since I made liver & onions. I still like it but would rather eat it in a cafe since I don't like liver & onions leftovers.
Today I made beef stew with a large T-bone steak. For years I have bought steaks on sale and used them as mini roast, or for soups & stews. Cooking for one it makes sense to me to buy the smallest piece of meat I can find. Several weeks ago I bought a family pack of T-bone steaks for $4.98 lb. Three large steaks. The first one I cooked as a steak than made soup out of the leftovers. I have one more steak in the freezer that I have no idea what I will make with it.
Hugs, Sara "FarmGirl Sister" #6034 Aug 2014
FGOTM Sept 2015 - Feb 2019 - Oct 2023
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
6465 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
6465 Posts |
Posted - Feb 04 2024 : 12:11:34 PM
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Oh if only we could find T-Bone Steaks here for $4.98 a pound! They are my favorite steak. I like to fry mine in Butter in my Cast Iron Skillet, just like Vera Miles did in Who Shot Liberty Valance with Jimmy Stewart too. Love that movie!
I wish I had another one at to cook the steak but I do not. But if the price ever goes down I will buy them and try beef stew and soup with them.
Thank you for sharing.
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6823 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6823 Posts |
Posted - Feb 21 2024 : 11:19:42 AM
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Been piddling today but have accomplished a few things that have been needing to be done for a while.
I have checked off sweeping my Yellow Rose Cottage and putting away the electric heater.
Replaced the insulation on the line from the outside A/C fan to the inside unit. I did not go under the house to replace what is under there. I have better sense than to crawl around with all sorts of creepy crawlies.
While I was doing all that a shopper with Instacart was shopping for me and delivered my groceries. I so love home delivery.
Hugs, Sara "FarmGirl Sister" #6034 Aug 2014
FGOTM Sept 2015 - Feb 2019 - Oct 2023
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
6465 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
6465 Posts |
Posted - Feb 21 2024 : 11:31:29 AM
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You have been busy Sara. No I would not crawl under the house either with the critters. I hate spiders and am scared of them. Snakes not as much but it all depends what type.
I have been busy taking care of my Son Kent. He was in the hospital 6 days and in the ICU 4 days . Somehow he had gotten bacteria in his blood stream and was extremely sick. He has Type A Strep Sepsis Cellulitis, somehow bacteria through his leg from a bug bite, scratch, or open wound. We are so Blessed to have gotten him to the ER in time or we would have lost him. Thankfully he is home now just yesterday but has a long slow recovery. But that is fine we are so thankful, we had answered prayers and I believe a miracle.
Have a beautiful Wednesday everyone.
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6823 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6823 Posts |
Posted - Feb 21 2024 : 11:50:29 AM
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Debbie so good to hear your son is home and doing better.
Hugs, Sara "FarmGirl Sister" #6034 Aug 2014
FGOTM Sept 2015 - Feb 2019 - Oct 2023
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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Audra Rose
True Blue Farmgirl
2210 Posts
Vanessa
Brooksville
KY
USA
2210 Posts |
Posted - Feb 21 2024 : 7:18:42 PM
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Glad to hear your son is out of danger. It's scary all the bacteria that can affect our bodies.
Vanessa
Farmgirl Sister #6754
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4125 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4125 Posts |
Posted - Feb 22 2024 : 03:54:37 AM
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Debbie such good news to hear your son is improving. A relief for you. Remember the term Dove Tailing? Sara that is what you were doing, multiple tasks at the same time. (well your insta shopper was helping, but a great way to shop. lol) Feels good to get things done that need doing. We are just starting syrup season. Had a run of 60 gallons yesterday. Will be cooking this weekend.
Farming in WI
Michele
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6823 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6823 Posts |
Posted - Feb 22 2024 : 06:01:44 AM
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Wow Michelle, 60 gal. Happy cooking. I know I borrowed "happy" fill in the blank from you but I do like saying it.
Hugs, Sara "FarmGirl Sister" #6034 Aug 2014
FGOTM Sept 2015 - Feb 2019 - Oct 2023
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2142 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
2142 Posts |
Posted - Feb 22 2024 : 3:45:53 PM
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Debbie -- Thankful your son is recovering. Sepsis is scary nowadays since so many bacterial diseases are getting where the antibiotics don't work.
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21
I'm old and I do wear purple |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
6465 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
6465 Posts |
Posted - Feb 22 2024 : 4:04:48 PM
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Thank you all so much.
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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lovecatsandsunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
243 Posts
Tara
Sands of Time
SC
USA
243 Posts |
Posted - Feb 26 2024 : 4:05:00 PM
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I'll be 60 in a few months. I can feel my body changing in a big way.
Today's good mood brought to you by a lot of coffee!!!
Farmgirl in SC
Farmgirl #8548
FGOTM April 2023 |
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VT Oma
True Blue Farmgirl
327 Posts
Sheila
Greensboro
Vermont
USA
327 Posts |
Posted - Feb 26 2024 : 5:26:33 PM
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Debbie so glad to hear your son is doing better, I will send postive energy for his continued (speedy) recovery,
I will be 63 this May and have bought some purple clothing items more of a deep rich purple and was told I look really good in that color and am trying to add more colorful clothing items to my life because it makes me happy I normally wear autumn colors which I love but now that I am getting older I am wanting more colorful ones even if it is just splashes here and there. It is time now to make my own happiness. With my body changing so is my mind!
VT Oma
Sheila
Farmgirl #5766
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2142 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
2142 Posts |
Posted - Feb 26 2024 : 5:33:34 PM
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Sheila -- I'm with you for the colorful clothing. In the middle of covid I got tired of the everyday jeans and t shirts so Amazon became my friend and I got some wild and crazy clothes. My favorites so far are harem pants; so comfy I may never go back to jeans, especially now that they are all stretch.
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21
I'm old and I do wear purple |
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60 and Over Farmgirls
