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Project Discussions:  Sitting by a warm fire with friends - January 2017  |
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
6089 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
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 Posted - Jan 16 2017 : 9:22:58 PM
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We lost a lot of good ones last year, it is sad for the loss of Gene Cernan. What they saw and did was really wonderful for our country.
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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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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
4742 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
4742 Posts |
Posted - Jan 17 2017 : 04:03:34 AM
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Shannon - Is the Snowflake Pyrex the blue and white design?
We've lost WAY too many special people last year. |
Linda B
quiltee
Farmgirl #1919
FGOTM for August, 2015 and April, 2017
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
2459 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
2459 Posts |
Posted - Jan 17 2017 : 05:03:30 AM
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| What I find so sad about our passing heroes is the young people coming up have no real heroes - just out-of-control music and sport stars. |
FarmGirl Sister#6034 8/25/14
FGOTM Sept 2015 & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth
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ceridwen
True Blue Farmgirl
2087 Posts
Carole
Champlain
New York
USA
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Posted - Jan 17 2017 : 06:42:28 AM
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Sarah, I couldn't agree more. It seems that today we do not hear much about what we would consider (our definition) of Hero and/or good role models. I am sure there are lots of individuals who do heroic acts and are wonderful role models, but that is rarely talked about in the news.
What seems to make the news is outrageous acts, violence, insults etc ... Not anything I would want to emulate! |
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 - Jan 17 2017 : 06:44:42 AM
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Linda - the snowflake pyrex comes in all colors, but I particularly LOVE the white and blue!!!! I don't have any, but dream of one day owning some... Maybe one day :)
Sara - My husband and I have discussed and prayed about that pretty fervently! It is for that reason we own the "Christian Heroes Then and Now" series which is about missionaries, and are starting the collection of "Heroes of history" - both series are written by Janet and Geoff Benge. My hubby likes to read the missionary ones as Read-a-louds to us all, though I also use them for Geography. I use the History ones for history ;) My 11 yo's heroes are George Washington and Sergeant York. |
~ Shannon, Sister #5349
Farmgirl of the Month January 2016
http://hudson-everydayblessings.blogspot.com/ |
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
6089 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
6089 Posts |
Posted - Jan 17 2017 : 12:10:59 PM
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I couldn't agree more on all the above but who is Sgt York?
Have a wonderful Tuesday everyone. |
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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hudsonsinaf
True Blue Farmgirl
1846 Posts
Shannon
Rozet
Wyoming
USA
1846 Posts |
Posted - Jan 17 2017 : 12:28:15 PM
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| Lee says "Sergeant York was a soldier from Tennessee, in World War I. He captured over 130 Germans during the Battle of Argonne." He was one of the most decorated World War I Army soldiers. When he first was drafted, he was a "conscientious objector," but was eventually convinced that he could still be a good soldier and Christian. They credit his hunting experience as a "backwoodsman" for his shooting skills. |
~ Shannon, Sister #5349
Farmgirl of the Month January 2016
http://hudson-everydayblessings.blogspot.com/ |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
2459 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
2459 Posts |
Posted - Jan 17 2017 : 12:36:29 PM
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| Thanks Shannon, I just love all the things I learn or re-remember from FarmGirls. I knew who he was from the Gary Cooper movie but I didn't know the details and I didn't remember if it was WWI or WWII. |
FarmGirl Sister#6034 8/25/14
FGOTM Sept 2015 & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9579 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
9579 Posts |
Posted - Jan 18 2017 : 05:37:11 AM
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Gary Cooper did an excellent job in the movie "Sergeat York".
We need to teach our children/ grandchildren about the real hero's of our country and world.
Indeed we lost so many last year.
Thinking I am on the downside of this sickness. Dad still has a cough he can't seem to shake and JT is still dealing with all of it too and still working. |
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
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Edited by - levisgrammy on Jan 18 2017 05:37:58 AM |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
4742 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
4742 Posts |
Posted - Jan 18 2017 : 08:07:17 AM
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Good morning, all! Hope it is a good day for everyone.
Roofers are on the roof now, fixing the leak and repairing some of the aged wood around a dormer window in my attic. There was a leak there before, too, and it was caulked to repair it last year. I don't know if you all have trouble finding good repair persons in the country. So many here do not show up, don't call back, etc. You would think they would want to work. This guy was recommended on FB by several people, returned my message to him almost immediately, and showed up when he said to quote and today to work. YIPPEE!
Does anyone have a 9-10 year old grandson or son that might want a penpal? Or a granddaughter. LOL! Richard, one of my grand-twins, has been a penpal to Shannon's son, Will, for a year now. And when I asked Shannon if by chance he would write to both temporarily, she said he would. YAY Shannon and Will! Phillip's penpal wrote one letter back and then no more responses to his writing. Will is stepping in and writing BOTH of them until we can find Phillip another penpal. Boys at that age tend to not like to write, and the twins' penmanship is not that good. They need practice, and penpals help that since they have to write the letters. Please let me know if you do. |
Linda B
quiltee
Farmgirl #1919
FGOTM for August, 2015 and April, 2017
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
6089 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
6089 Posts |
Posted - Jan 18 2017 : 08:32:38 AM
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Thanks everyone that was very interesting. I didn't know that.
I sure hope you are feeling better Denise, These coughs just keep hanging on.
My daughter and her dh were having trouble with someone showing up to fix their windows and they finally got a hold of them.
My twin granddaughters aren't ready for penpals yet. It will be a while yet.
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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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hudsonsinaf
True Blue Farmgirl
1846 Posts
Shannon
Rozet
Wyoming
USA
1846 Posts |
Posted - Jan 18 2017 : 08:43:46 AM
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| Linda - I got the thinking... I set up a penpal list for children a year or two ago here on MJF website... Much like the adult one! I will try to see if there is any more interest in that and see what I can do... The general gist (for both lists) is to write as many or as few of the other children as you want... |
~ Shannon, Sister #5349
Farmgirl of the Month January 2016
http://hudson-everydayblessings.blogspot.com/ |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
4742 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
4742 Posts |
Posted - Jan 18 2017 : 08:59:55 AM
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Thanks, Shannon.
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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 - Jan 18 2017 : 11:46:59 AM
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| Linda, I am glad you got someone to come and do your repairs. |
Texasgran |
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Bonnie Ellis
True Blue Farmgirl
859 Posts
Bonnie
Minneapolis
Minnesota
USA
859 Posts |
Posted - Jan 18 2017 : 7:58:47 PM
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| I had a pen pal from the Philipenes for a long time, and when I was a senior in high school I was invited to speak at an international pen pal meeting in our town. The adult speaker was Charles Schultz, creator of the Snoopy cartoons. I got a book as a gift which had his characters drawn in it and autographed. He also drew a large picture of Charlie Brown and snoopy which said to Bonnie from Charlie Brown Snoopy and Charles Schultz. Several years ago I was on Antiques Roadshow with it and I got on tv! Wow, what fun! |
grandmother and orphan farmgirl |
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
5777 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
5777 Posts |
Posted - Jan 18 2017 : 8:41:02 PM
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| Bonnie that is cool.How fun. |
Texasgran |
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
3529 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
3529 Posts |
Posted - Jan 19 2017 : 06:14:53 AM
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| What a great story, Bonnie! It is very special to have something like your picture from Charles Schultz, whose Snoopy has long been an American icon. |
Winnie Nielsen #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Girl of the Year 2014-2015 |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
4742 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
4742 Posts |
Posted - Jan 19 2017 : 07:03:13 AM
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| Love that you got to meet Charles Schultz. Love his Charlie Brown. |
Linda B
quiltee
Farmgirl #1919
FGOTM for August, 2015 and April, 2017
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
2114 Posts
Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
2114 Posts |
Posted - Jan 19 2017 : 11:39:15 AM
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Darlene, see if you can catch the film, Sargent York on Turner Classic movies, On Dish Network, or other cable tv stations. It is available at some libraries on VHS and DVD and sometimes on you tube. The 1941 film starring Gary Cooper is a fabulous story of a Farm boy going to war.
When I was in school, he was included in our Tennessee History Class.
Bonnie!! Awesome! you met Charles Schultz!! Our whole family loves Charlie Brown!! I have complete scenes, from the Tv shows that I display at Christmas and Halloween. I am soooooooo glad that in the early 1960's Charles Schultz stuck to his guns when CBS said, the Bible passage had to be cut from " A Charlie Brown Christmas" he said NO! and the Tv station wanted it so bad, they agreed to keep it as he created it!!
Linda happy to hear your roof is getting repaired!
Connie
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
6089 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
6089 Posts |
Posted - Jan 19 2017 : 2:28:03 PM
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i don't have television Connie, I haven't had it since they changed over and I lost all the channels and my converter boxes didn't work good here.
I had to have one put on the roof and couldn't do that. I will see what I can find on amazon Prime.
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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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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
5777 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
5777 Posts |
Posted - Jan 19 2017 : 4:50:27 PM
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Shannon, You got my curiosity up so I googled Snowflake Pyrex. There were three WINTER, SNOWFLAKE, and SNOWFLAKE GARLAND.
The snowflake GARLAND has a row of scallops and dots with the snowflakes just below the scallops. Snowflake has snowflakes around the dish. Winter...it appears to be the same as snowflake GARLAND.
Which one are you dreaming of? |
Texasgran |
Edited by - TexasGran on Jan 19 2017 4:54:28 PM |
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hudsonsinaf
True Blue Farmgirl
1846 Posts
Shannon
Rozet
Wyoming
USA
1846 Posts |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
4742 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
4742 Posts |
Posted - Jan 19 2017 : 6:57:18 PM
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| That's pretty, Shannon. There is a lot of it on eBay. |
Linda B
quiltee
Farmgirl #1919
FGOTM for August, 2015 and April, 2017
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Edited by - quiltee on Jan 19 2017 6:59:10 PM |
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
5777 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
5777 Posts |
Posted - Jan 19 2017 : 7:13:59 PM
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| Shannon, I tried to email two photos to you but they did not make it. My great neice, Dallas area, has a bunch. She has a booth in an antique mall in Plano. |
Texasgran |
Edited by - TexasGran on Jan 19 2017 7:14:45 PM |
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
5777 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
5777 Posts |
Posted - Jan 19 2017 : 8:12:17 PM
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| My niece has most of her prettiest pieces at home, due to her small booth size. Her collection is pretty amazing to me, especially since she is only 20. |
Texasgran |
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Project Discussions: Sitting by a warm fire with friends - January 2017 |
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Sitting by a warm fire with friends - January 2017
