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Project Discussions:  Setting up guidelines for our henhouse  |
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ceridwen
True Blue Farmgirl
2087 Posts
Carole
Champlain
New York
USA
2087 Posts |
 Posted - Mar 23 2016 : 11:49:59 AM
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Hey everyone,
I think it is time that we set up guidelines for our henhouse in terms of what is expected from members. These are the issues that I would like to have you opinion on:
Participation (defined as posting on the forum):
What do you think is a reasonable amount of participation?
How often do you think farmgirls should check in?
This is how I have been proceeding: I check/do a roll call apprx every 1-2 months. If you have not posted in a while (in about a month), I send a snail mail card (letting them know that I've been thinking about them and ask that they stop by and let us know how they are doing). If I do not receive a reply or see a post, I'll send another snail mail card (usually by the second month). If I receive no reply or see a post well ... ?
**** Swaps are totally voluntary. No one is under any obligations to participate. However, if you choose to participate in any swap and or activities, it is expected that you will honour your commitment. If you are no longer able to commit, you must inform the Swap Hostess and/or the organizer to let them know.
**** As a gentle reminder, this is a public forum and anyone can read what you write including non members of Mary Jane Sisterhood. Therefore, because I value everyone's privacy, I adhere to a strict confidentiality code of conduct when it comes to our members.
**** As Hen Honcho, I am always available for you if you need to talk or run some ideas with me.
Please note - Sandra Giraud is no a member of our henhouse. Kindly take her off your list.
That's all I have at the moment - please feel free to add other stuff that you would like to tackle.
Catch you later! |
Carole
Farmgirl Sister 3610 - Nov 7/2011
http://www.carolesquiltingetc.com
Insanity: Doing the same thing over & over again & expecting different results ~ Albert Einstein |
Edited by - ceridwen on Mar 25 2016 2:26:31 PM |
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9596 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
9596 Posts |
Posted - Mar 24 2016 : 06:28:29 AM
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Carole,
Just throwing in my 2 cents, but I don't think it is unreasonable to expect members of our henhouse to post at least once every 2 or even 3 weeks. If something comes up, as things do in life, and there hasn't been activity for a month or so then contacting that sister to see if all is well would seem to be appropriate. Not sure what kind of time frame for a reply.
Hope others will add to this. I think it is important because a henhouse is a smaller group and we become more involved with one another. Many times I will come here even when I may not check the main forum for a while. |
Denise~~
Sister #43
"I am a bookaholic with no desire to be cured."
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path"
Psalm 119:105
www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com
www.torisgram.etsy.com |
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hudsonsinaf
True Blue Farmgirl
1846 Posts
Shannon
Rozet
Wyoming
USA
1846 Posts |
Posted - Mar 24 2016 : 06:52:59 AM
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I agree that there needs to be actual participation on the forums. With that said, life happens. I certainly know my life has been crazy beyond belief since Aly's accident... yet I still try to pop in on here, though not as often as I was.
Sorry to see Sandra go. Praying all is alright with her :) |
~ Shannon, Sister #5349
Farmgirl of the Month January 2016
http://hudson-everydayblessings.blogspot.com/ |
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
5777 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
5777 Posts |
Posted - Mar 24 2016 : 06:53:37 AM
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Corresponding with girls across the pond can take a very long time. Three weeks is not unusual for a letter or card to reach them. Then, if they have moved within the past year...It may take three months for your letter to get to them. This actually happened to me when I wrote to a pen pal last fall.
In the case of Sandra, it seems that no one has heard from her, nor have we seen any posts either.
When our Canadian friends Sign up for a card swap, it concerns me for the cost to them. We each pay $1.20 to mail to them, but they would be out a lot more to send cards to everyone on a swap list. |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
4752 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
4752 Posts |
Posted - Mar 24 2016 : 08:51:53 AM
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I agree with all said. Participation is important. I love participating in our internal-to-the-henhouse swaps and responding to the posts. I try to do this daily; however, when I am at my boyfriend's house, he cannot get internet service, so I do not respond as much from there on my cell phone. So if you see a break between my posts or a delayed response, that is the reason why.
Canadian postage is more expensive, but as Marilyn said, it costs each of us a little more, but the Canadian farmgirl has to spend that amount for each of our cards.
Someone from Canada took part in one of my fabric swaps, and I made special with her when I found it would cost her $5.00 to mail the 2-10" squares to each of us. It only cost us the $1.20 each to mail to her. She ordered her fabrics from fabrics.com, had them sent to me, I cut the squares, and mailed from my home for $.49 each. Then she paid for the postage to mail the remainders back to her and for the postage I spent to mail to swappers. It worked! |
Linda B
quiltee
Farmgirl #1919
FGOTM for August, 2015 and April, 2017
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
5777 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
5777 Posts |
Posted - Mar 24 2016 : 09:00:25 AM
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| My question...did Sandra participate at some time in the past. When was she last heard from? Could she or a family member be seriously ill? I suppose there is no way to know. |
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hudsonsinaf
True Blue Farmgirl
1846 Posts
Shannon
Rozet
Wyoming
USA
1846 Posts |
Posted - Mar 24 2016 : 10:37:58 AM
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| I think I missed something... was Sandra removed due to lack of participation? Maybe I misread, but I had not taken it that way.... |
~ Shannon, Sister #5349
Farmgirl of the Month January 2016
http://hudson-everydayblessings.blogspot.com/ |
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
3529 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
3529 Posts |
Posted - Mar 24 2016 : 11:28:52 AM
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| Carole, I agree with you that there needs to be some sort of participation here in our HenHouse as the smaller group is designed for getting to know people better. The big Forum has no participation requirements and is purposely set up to be loose. Most of the Farmgirls that want to be in a HenHouse, it seems, want the closer interactions and friendships. I think your current plan makes sense. |
Winnie Nielsen #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Girl of the Year 2014-2015 |
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ceridwen
True Blue Farmgirl
2087 Posts
Carole
Champlain
New York
USA
2087 Posts |
Posted - Mar 24 2016 : 12:13:36 PM
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As a gentle reminder, this is a public forum and anyone can read what you write including non members of Mary Jane Sisterhood. Therefore, because I value everyone's privacy, I adhere to a strict confidentiality code of conduct when it comes to our members.
In the case of Sandra, I am just letting you know that she is no longer a member of this henhouse. Please do not read more into it.
Thank you for your understanding. |
Carole
Farmgirl Sister 3610 - Nov 7/2011
http://www.carolesquiltingetc.com
Insanity: Doing the same thing over & over again & expecting different results ~ Albert Einstein |
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ceridwen
True Blue Farmgirl
2087 Posts
Carole
Champlain
New York
USA
2087 Posts |
Posted - Mar 24 2016 : 12:22:06 PM
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| I have edited my post and clarified my procedures a bit. Thank you for your imput. |
Carole
Farmgirl Sister 3610 - Nov 7/2011
http://www.carolesquiltingetc.com
Insanity: Doing the same thing over & over again & expecting different results ~ Albert Einstein |
Edited by - ceridwen on Mar 24 2016 12:22:24 PM |
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sweettea59
True Blue Farmgirl
1277 Posts
Sherry
Longview
Texas
USA
1277 Posts |
Posted - Mar 24 2016 : 12:50:38 PM
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Carole, Thanks for letting us all know about Sandra. The list will be updated and anything else that needs to be done.
And yes on the privacy of our henhouse ladies information. I keep all that very confidential. Only the ones that are in the henhouse know because everyone has a copy, don't know what you all might want to do about the people that has left the henhouse that has your info???? |
Farmgirl Hugs & May all your Wishes come true.
Sherry
Farmgirl #2215 |
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sweettea59
True Blue Farmgirl
1277 Posts
Sherry
Longview
Texas
USA
1277 Posts |
Posted - Mar 24 2016 : 12:51:35 PM
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| And once a month is not to much to ask of a member to check in with us. |
Farmgirl Hugs & May all your Wishes come true.
Sherry
Farmgirl #2215 |
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violetrose
True Blue Farmgirl
871 Posts
Ruth
Epworth
GA
USA
871 Posts |
Posted - Mar 24 2016 : 1:02:39 PM
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Hi, I totally agree with the guidelines. I have not been on here or MJF as much as I used to, but I still want to be apart and so appreciate all of you!
Thanks for all you do!
Hugs, Ruth |
Farmgirl Sister # 1738
God loves each one of us as if there were only one of us!
St. Augustine |
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ceridwen
True Blue Farmgirl
2087 Posts
Carole
Champlain
New York
USA
2087 Posts |
Posted - Mar 24 2016 : 1:11:33 PM
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Thank you ladies for your imput. Please keep them coming
Good question Sherry. Not sure we can do anything about that. I the moment, l given them the benefit of the doubt that the info is disposed accordingly. I know myself I shred the sheets that I no longer need. |
Carole
Farmgirl Sister 3610 - Nov 7/2011
http://www.carolesquiltingetc.com
Insanity: Doing the same thing over & over again & expecting different results ~ Albert Einstein |
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hudsonsinaf
True Blue Farmgirl
1846 Posts
Shannon
Rozet
Wyoming
USA
1846 Posts |
Posted - Mar 24 2016 : 1:21:13 PM
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As a more intimate group, I personally prefer "checking in" at least once a week... so I cannot imagine someone going more than a month, but that is just my personal opinion. I would think that if someone has something going on, especially with this being such a close group, you could check in with someone in the group and let them know and they could update everyone. I know Alicia updated everyone for me when Aly was burnt... and I truly appreciated it!!! I didn't have time to jump on here as often, with running here and there, and she was able to post for me :) Some of our Farmgirls travel... and they may not be on here for an extenuated time period, and I think that too can just kinda be posted or told to one of the members and they can let our Mother Hen know, and they would be good to go, until they get back.
What are you considering participation? As in swaps? Or just on the boards? I would think posting on the boards would be the participation.... but isn't that the same as checking in? I love doing the swaps, but totally missed the deadline date for the March one :( Oh how I could use some Spring :) (we seem to be getting summer!?!?) And sometimes funds are TIGHT!
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~ Shannon, Sister #5349
Farmgirl of the Month January 2016
http://hudson-everydayblessings.blogspot.com/ |
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9596 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
9596 Posts |
Posted - Mar 24 2016 : 5:59:59 PM
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| I thought participation would be posting. The swaps are not something that I expect everyone will do every time. I just put them out there and if someone feels like they want to do them that is fine but if they are not interested that is fine to. Swaps are just a little something I enjoy doing but would never want anyone to feel obligated to joining them. |
Denise~~
Sister #43
"I am a bookaholic with no desire to be cured."
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path"
Psalm 119:105
www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com
www.torisgram.etsy.com |
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
6096 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
6096 Posts |
Posted - Mar 24 2016 : 7:24:52 PM
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Hello everyone,
It is good to hear from you all, I am sorry Sandra is no longer with us and considering all the things that have been happening in France, I just hope she and her family are ok.
I Pop in at least during the week and put my two little cents in there, I appreciate you all being there for me. It is a comfort to know you are all out there and if there is a question, someone will answer or try to anyway. I love all the photos and now am going to be able to post more because I have figured out my little tablet.
I like to do most of the swaps but am glad that it isn't mandatory because I wouldn't be able to do them all and right now I have been working on my house to get it neat and tidy for an upcoming inspection so not able to focus well on here.
Most of us if we are going to travel usually let someone here to know and then we usually are looking forward to photos of any thing that comes whether it be the weather, fun stuff of the beauty of all your crafts that all do.
Thank you for being there and thank you for being my best friends and farm sisters.
Love and hugs |
Farmgirl # 4943
Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.
Tell God what you need, and thank him for what he has done.
Philippians 4:6
Just follow God unquestioningly.
Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
5777 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
5777 Posts |
Posted - Mar 24 2016 : 7:58:15 PM
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| Very well expressed Darlene, thank you. |
Texasgran |
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mbenton16
True Blue Farmgirl
191 Posts
Maryellen
Denver
North Carolina
USA
191 Posts |
Posted - Mar 25 2016 : 03:29:09 AM
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| I appreciate all of you ladies. I am a big rule or guidelines person, I think it makes life easier. With 8 kids, 8 inlaws, and 16 plus 1 grandchild on the way I stay to busy. You gals are my sanity. The ones that get it. I think with the rules it will help us to stay grounded. You know, slow down and do something for ourselves. So I appreciate the rules. Thank you, Maryellen |
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Song Sparrow
True Blue Farmgirl
729 Posts
Amy
Talleyville
Delaware
USA
729 Posts |
Posted - Mar 25 2016 : 03:46:00 AM
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| I think it's important to stay connected, too. I don't get as much time as I'd like to post but try to check in and keep up with everyone. I really like the idea that you contact some one if they don't appear on the chat for a while. It could be a lifeline for someone if they are struggling! So what you have been doing sounds good, and thank you for sharing it with us. The reminder about this being a public forum is a good one! We have a such a close group sometimes I forget! |
Happy Day!
Peace in our hearts, peace in the world
Amy (Sister#6098) www.danaherandcloud.com
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ceridwen
True Blue Farmgirl
2087 Posts
Carole
Champlain
New York
USA
2087 Posts |
Posted - Mar 25 2016 : 09:08:44 AM
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I have since clarified participation and have added information to the original post regarding swaps etc...
Thank you for your input! Keep them coming! |
Carole
Farmgirl Sister 3610 - Nov 7/2011
http://www.carolesquiltingetc.com
Insanity: Doing the same thing over & over again & expecting different results ~ Albert Einstein |
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hudsonsinaf
True Blue Farmgirl
1846 Posts
Shannon
Rozet
Wyoming
USA
1846 Posts |
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
6096 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
6096 Posts |
Posted - Mar 25 2016 : 2:31:35 PM
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Yes you are an awesome Mother Hen Carole, A big THANK YOU!
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Farmgirl # 4943
Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.
Tell God what you need, and thank him for what he has done.
Philippians 4:6
Just follow God unquestioningly.
Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9596 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
9596 Posts |
Posted - Mar 25 2016 : 2:58:12 PM
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| Just a thought on any of the swaps. If anyone finds they have to drop out on a swap just let me know so we can make sure everyone gets a partner. Life does happen and I think we all want everyone to enjoy the swaps. I am always up for input on a swap theme if someone would rather not hostess but has an idea. Also, it will be great if anyone wants to host swaps too! |
Denise~~
Sister #43
"I am a bookaholic with no desire to be cured."
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path"
Psalm 119:105
www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com
www.torisgram.etsy.com |
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
2114 Posts
Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
2114 Posts |
Posted - Mar 25 2016 : 3:05:38 PM
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I agree with all the above comments.
Farmgirl Hugs! Connie
Imagine....#3392 |
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Bonnie Ellis
True Blue Farmgirl
859 Posts
Bonnie
Minneapolis
Minnesota
USA
859 Posts |
Posted - Mar 25 2016 : 8:40:16 PM
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| Carole, you gals are like my family. It would be terrible not to check in often. I care about you all. I am really busy right now too as we all are and are dealing with health issues. But those farmgirl hugs are absolutely essential! Special thanks to Carole for keeping us together. Happy Easter everyone. |
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Project Discussions: Setting up guidelines for our henhouse |
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Setting up guidelines for our henhouse
