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Montrose Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
188 Posts
Laurie
Montrose
CO
188 Posts |
 Posted - Aug 03 2010 : 06:13:55 AM
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wohoo! Go Rali. I've definitely focused on a one or two areas that I do in daily life and that adds up quick.
Have fun
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
4228 Posts
Debbie Fischer
Coos Bay
OR
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Posted - Aug 03 2010 : 1:59:28 PM
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How do I become a part of the traveling library ladies, I feel like I am missing out on something.
Hugs,
Debbie
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Rusty
True Blue Farmgirl
83 Posts
Rusty
Las Cruces
NM
USA
83 Posts |
Posted - Aug 03 2010 : 2:26:51 PM
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Debbie:
CJ has the list of books that we are sharing. Just let her know which ones you need and she will put you on the mailing list to receive them.
Love-
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ceejay48
True Blue Farmgirl
541 Posts
CJ
Dolores
Colorado
USA
541 Posts |
Posted - Aug 03 2010 : 2:35:23 PM
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Deboie,
I suggest that if you are going to work on Merit Badges, you look the list over (available as a pdf file in that section on the Connection) and decide where you want to start.
Take it one step at a time . . . there are a lot of them but you don't want to overwhelm yourself.
I made a list starting with a few of the ones I could do right away, then some that would come later. Then there were the ones that had to wait.
You'll know, by reading the list of requirements, which ones have required reading. When you have decided which ones to work on then you'll be able to know which . . and if you start with one with required reading . . book to start with. There is a partial list on the first page of this "Merit Badges" thread in one of my posts.
And, feel free to ask questions . . . again, don't let it overwhelm you!!! Earning badges is NOT required . . and it should be fun!!!
Let me know how else I (we) can help!
CJ
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Edited by - ceejay48 on Aug 03 2010 2:36:20 PM |
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tea_lady_tammy
Farmgirl in Training
44 Posts
Tammy
NE
USA
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Posted - Aug 05 2010 : 6:49:45 PM
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My herb garden has really taken off. I am so excited about it. Working on this badge has been a good one to start with.
Tammy
Tea is like being in the stars with God.
http://breathsoffaith.blogspot.com
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ceejay48
True Blue Farmgirl
541 Posts
CJ
Dolores
Colorado
USA
541 Posts |
Posted - Aug 05 2010 : 7:37:51 PM
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The book "Animal,Vegetable, Miracle" which is required for the beginner level of "KNOW YOUR FOOD" is available to pass on to someone . . .
. . .anyone ready for this one??
Let me know and I'll get it out there to you.
CJ
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Montrose Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
188 Posts
Laurie
Montrose
CO
188 Posts |
Posted - Aug 05 2010 : 7:41:56 PM
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Congrats Tammy. I love seeing the garden take off!
Best Growing |
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tea_lady_tammy
Farmgirl in Training
44 Posts
Tammy
NE
USA
44 Posts |
Posted - Aug 07 2010 : 12:24:43 PM
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Thank You Laurie,
I just got a few more plants today to start in pots for the winter and they were half price at a local nursery and found a great book on growing herbs and a great cookbook with some wonderful recipes.
I will have to take some pictures and post on my blog for yall to see.
I am so excited. I have never been able to grow things but apparently herbs are "forgiving" with those of us who sometimes overwater or underwater. I am thinking my talking to them lovelying can't hurt..hahehe
Tammy
Tea is like being in the stars with God.
http://breathsoffaith.blogspot.com
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KathleenL
True Blue Farmgirl
201 Posts
Kathleen
Littleton
Colorado
USA
201 Posts |
Posted - Aug 07 2010 : 7:22:46 PM
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Laurie, The "Bees" book is on its way to you.
Kathy |
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Montrose Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
188 Posts
Laurie
Montrose
CO
188 Posts |
Posted - Aug 08 2010 : 07:29:49 AM
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Thanks Kathy. I have to get busy reading! It's been so busy. I've been working up the BFs website. Check it out. And please let me know if you see any errors, as I've worked on it so much I may have missed, or anything else for that matter, I'd love some feedback.
www.inntheorchardbnb.com
Laurie
Best Growing |
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KathleenL
True Blue Farmgirl
201 Posts
Kathleen
Littleton
Colorado
USA
201 Posts |
Posted - Aug 08 2010 : 10:08:12 AM
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Laurie, Did I miss a previous post? I didn't know about your B&B. That's something that has always sounded interesting to me, owning a B&B.
I wouldn't worry about the book. No one else is waiting to read it. It was a quick and fun read. It's my favorite of the books for badge requirements (other than "Secret Life of Bees") so far. I actually found it interesting. lol
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Rusty
True Blue Farmgirl
83 Posts
Rusty
Las Cruces
NM
USA
83 Posts |
Posted - Aug 08 2010 : 10:39:51 AM
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Laurie:
Your website for your B&B is really cute. How do you find time to run a B&B and work on Merit Badges at the same time? I can hardly do the MB's. LOL- Maybe some day Jim and I can come up your way and spend a day or two with you.
Love-
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ceejay48
True Blue Farmgirl
541 Posts
CJ
Dolores
Colorado
USA
541 Posts |
Posted - Aug 08 2010 : 12:07:13 PM
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Laurie,
I agree with Kathy on the 2nd "BEES" book . . .quick read and very interesting.
I read the book in a day.
AND ANYONE . . . ready for "Gardening with Heirloom Seeds"?? That one is available as well. Required for beginning level of "HEIRLOOMS FOREVER".
CJ
...from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado |
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Montrose Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
188 Posts
Laurie
Montrose
CO
188 Posts |
Posted - Aug 08 2010 : 12:43:48 PM
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Well the B&B is the boyfriend's and I only help occasionally. Mostly just working on the website for him. someday it may be more full time. ;) And fortunately the B&B isn't always busy. It's a side business for him with the orchard being the main, though with this years bad cherry crop the B&B has been good.
I need heirlooms, so I better get reading. I'll let you know when I am ready for it.
Best Growing |
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ceejay48
True Blue Farmgirl
541 Posts
CJ
Dolores
Colorado
USA
541 Posts |
Posted - Aug 14 2010 : 3:08:35 PM
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08/14/10
MB = 295 
...from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado |
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tea_lady_tammy
Farmgirl in Training
44 Posts
Tammy
NE
USA
44 Posts |
Posted - Aug 14 2010 : 5:36:16 PM
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CJ,
I think I am supposed to read a book for the garden badge I am working on and I thought someone else was reading it do you know if they are done yet I was just wondering no hurry or anything but I would like to get my first badge done.
thanks,
Tammy
Tea is like being in the stars with God.
http://breathsoffaith.blogspot.com
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Montrose Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
188 Posts
Laurie
Montrose
CO
188 Posts |
Posted - Aug 17 2010 : 07:44:29 AM
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I have finished with "Soul of a horse". Oh my gosh. I feel rather stupid after reading that book and how we treat horses. It sure opened my eyes and helped when the pasture horse bolted right by us when we were picking blackberries. I didn't freak and the horse settled down as soon as he got past me. He hit some barbed wire right above his hoof where he already had a cut.
I recommend this for everyone to read even if you aren't ready for that badge.
Who gets it next oh hen honcho?
Laurie
Best Growing |
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ceejay48
True Blue Farmgirl
541 Posts
CJ
Dolores
Colorado
USA
541 Posts |
Posted - Aug 17 2010 : 10:00:14 AM
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WHO IS READY FOR THE BOOK " SOUL OF A HORSE"????
Let me know soon . .
Laurie, I enjoyed that book a lot!!
CJ
...from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado |
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KathleenL
True Blue Farmgirl
201 Posts
Kathleen
Littleton
Colorado
USA
201 Posts |
Posted - Aug 17 2010 : 10:44:44 AM
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If no one else wants to read "Soul of a Horse" I'll take it. I'm leaving for vacation in a couple of weeks but I think I can get it read before then.
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KathleenL
True Blue Farmgirl
201 Posts
Kathleen
Littleton
Colorado
USA
201 Posts |
Posted - Aug 17 2010 : 2:55:15 PM
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After thinking more about it, I don't have time to read the horse book right now. Someone else can have it and I'll get it when they're done.
Kathy |
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Montrose Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
188 Posts
Laurie
Montrose
CO
188 Posts |
Posted - Aug 17 2010 : 3:42:26 PM
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Too late. I put it in the mail to you. It's a fast read and enjoyable.
Best Growing |
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ceejay48
True Blue Farmgirl
541 Posts
CJ
Dolores
Colorado
USA
541 Posts |
Posted - Aug 17 2010 : 5:06:48 PM
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"Soul of a Horse" IS an enjoyable read . . and fairly quick.
It is VERY interesting . . . and enlightening.
I was happy to learn that the horse rescue that I "connected" with here locally follows most of that theory in the book. Made me appreciate even more the way we cared for our horse, Ginger, a chestnut bay mare that I rode to school. Yup . . rode to school!!
Grades one through eight!!!
CJ
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KathleenL
True Blue Farmgirl
201 Posts
Kathleen
Littleton
Colorado
USA
201 Posts |
Posted - Aug 18 2010 : 10:05:20 AM
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Wow, Laurie! You're fast. If no one else is waiting on the book I may read it when I get back from vacation. Yesterday I had several books come in at the library that I have to read and return before I leave. I'm thinking my husband may want to read the horse book as we have horses and that's about the only topic he ever cares to read about. He can read it while I'm gone, again that's if no one else is waiting on it.
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Rusty
True Blue Farmgirl
83 Posts
Rusty
Las Cruces
NM
USA
83 Posts |
Posted - Aug 20 2010 : 07:23:43 AM
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I want to tell you all about my latest project for "Each Other" Community Service badge. I have been volunteering at La Bodega which is through our church and is for the NMSU community students/staff. We furnish lunch each week-day from 11-1:00 for $1.00. It's to help anyone who is in need of a good lunch. Our church members furnish the food and we cook and serve it in individual portions and after the students pay they just pick up a plate of food and a beverage. it has been very rewarding but also very time consuming. I hope I can continue since this takes about 3 hours a day for 5 days a week. Thanks for reading my little story.
Love-
Rusty |
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KathleenL
True Blue Farmgirl
201 Posts
Kathleen
Littleton
Colorado
USA
201 Posts |
Posted - Aug 20 2010 : 2:39:55 PM
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Rusty, that is a big time commitment right in the middle of the day. That's great that you're willing to do that and it sounds like a wonderful thing for the recipients.
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Project Discussions: Merit Badges |
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