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Project Discussions:  February- Ground hogs- Valentine's- Presidents.  |
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
5777 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
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 Posted - Feb 01 2017 : 04:35:45 AM
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Happy first day of February everyone. It is a fun, busy month...filled with hearts and love, ground hogs predicting our crazy weather, celebrating birthdays of Presidents Lincoln and Washington as well as friends and family.
The almanac says we should bake some goodies and cut some wood today.
We shall see...HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY! |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
2459 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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Posted - Feb 01 2017 : 04:48:02 AM
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Marilyn, I think I'll skip cutting wood today. Feb got here really quick this year. Seems like months and years are just rolling past me these days. |
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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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
5777 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
5777 Posts |
Posted - Feb 01 2017 : 05:09:03 AM
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I know...TIME FLIES.
Reading about Conversation Hearts yesterday (doing my homework for school),
I was surprised to learn they have been made since the 1860s, in different shapes. Since 1902 as hearts. The astounding thing is they work, making hearts year round to get enough made...over 8 Billion each year...and they sell out in 6 weeks. |
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ceridwen
True Blue Farmgirl
2087 Posts
Carole
Champlain
New York
USA
2087 Posts |
Posted - Feb 01 2017 : 05:55:43 AM
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I've always been fascinated with the Almanac. I know that Benjamin Franklin published the "Poor Richard's Almanac" under the name of Richard Saunders. First published in 1732. Anyway here is a link with interesting information:
http://www.librarycompany.org/BFWriter/poor.htm
I have always been fascinated with Benjamin Franklin, he accomplished so much in his life. A good role model! |
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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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
4742 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
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Posted - Feb 01 2017 : 07:37:34 AM
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Since I'm out of town, no wood cutting today. And is it okay if I just eat some goodies, since I'm on the road? LOL!
February has lots of presidents's birthdays. Small month, but large on holidays and special dates. |
Linda B
quiltee
Farmgirl #1919
FGOTM for August, 2015 and April, 2017
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9579 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Feb 01 2017 : 09:16:12 AM
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Carole,
The Almanac has lost a bit over the years but we learned a lot about it. Mostly when we were studying Benjamin Franklin in homeschooling our children. Very interesting man and he certainly did accomplish much. Great role model! |
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
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Posted - Feb 01 2017 : 09:43:07 AM
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 I still buy The farmer's Almanac every year! My Granny loved it!
No wood cutting! I'm thinking an Iron Skillet Cobbler! but first I'm off to the Eye Dr. Marilyn, I saw a segment on the Conversation Hearts on CBS this morning one year! I was surprised too! Sara, Time does fly, except when your a kid waiting for Christmas!
Linda, you can have all the treats you want!
Connie
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Edited by - Killarney on Feb 01 2017 09:44:28 AM |
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
6089 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
6089 Posts |
Posted - Feb 01 2017 : 6:46:00 PM
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February is a fun month.
Happy February everyone!
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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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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
3529 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
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Posted - Feb 02 2017 : 1:08:41 PM
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Today is also the old Christian celebration of Candlemas. It was the time that people took candles to the church to be blessed. I cut and pasted the information below for you to enjoy.
Many Christians consider Jesus as the “light of the world” so it is fitting that candles are blessed on this day and that a candle-lit procession precedes the mass. It is traditional to eat crepes on Candlemas in some parts of Europe, such as France. Each family member prepares and cooks a crepe while holding a coin in hand. This is believed to assure wealth and happiness until the next Candlemas celebration.
Candlemas is also known as Candelaria in Spanish speaking countries. Whoever finds baby figures hidden inside the Rosca de Reyes (Kings Cake) on Epiphany on January 6 is obliged to bring food to a gathering held on February 2. Many Orthodox Christians celebrate this event by bringing beeswax candles to their local church and requesting for these candles to be blessed to be used in the church or at home. Some Christians observe the practice of leaving Christmas decorations up until Candlemas. |
Winnie Nielsen #3109
Red Tractor Girl
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9579 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
9579 Posts |
Posted - Feb 02 2017 : 5:38:24 PM
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| That's quite interesting Winnie. Thanks for sharing it. |
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
6089 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
6089 Posts |
Posted - Feb 02 2017 : 8:35:43 PM
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That was interesting Winnie.
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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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