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Project Discussions: March Winds Do Blow~2019 |
levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9521 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
9521 Posts |
Posted - Mar 01 2019 : 05:44:57 AM
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Good March 1st to you all farmgirls!
March brings breezes loud and shrill, To stir the dancing daffodil.
Does anyone have special plans for March? Right now I am visiting my little chick's and boy in Ohio. Loving every minute and a great way to start the month. My little Violet is not a shy one and talking up a storm now.
We had snow start right after arriving and everything is covered pretty but the roads are nice and clear.
We will be celebrating our Irish heritage this month, both my husband and I love to delve into that part of our family background. We celebrate with a special meal that day. And since we are of the Protestant we wear our orange. I also enjoy decorating with things of green. I have a book I read every year about the real story of St.Patrick.
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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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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
2459 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
2459 Posts |
Posted - Mar 01 2019 : 05:57:42 AM
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Denise I did the best I could do by turning 77.
My plans for March are to write and work with wool. Mid March my live plants and rose bush are due so I will be busy in the garden. Warmer weather means I can resume canning in my Yellow Rose Cottage.
Old Winter isn't through with us yet - low for Sun is 16. |
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
9521 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
9521 Posts |
Posted - Mar 01 2019 : 06:02:07 AM
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Yes, I think old man winter is going to give his best last hurrah this year! I do hope you have a wonderful special day, Sara!
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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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kristina72
Farmgirl in Training
22 Posts
Kristi
Cordova
Tennessee
USA
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Posted - Mar 01 2019 : 06:17:57 AM
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Happy March! I'm attending a scrapbook crop this weekend. Can't wait to see some of my friends and get some projects completed. |
Make Today Count (MTC) :-)
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9521 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
9521 Posts |
Posted - Mar 01 2019 : 06:20:44 AM
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Kristi that sounds like a fun time! I have so many pictures to go through I gave up for a while. I need to make it a priority this year. |
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 01 2019 : 06:52:20 AM
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Happiest birthday Sara <3
March is a month of preparation for me... figuring out the exact garden planting plans, the plans with animals, and other homesteading plans.
Denise - what do you guys have for your Irish dinner? I have an appetizer of crostini with bacon and goat cheese, Irish stew, an Irish pub salad and soda bread on the menu right now for dinner. Dessert will be a creme de menthe pie and breakfast a spinach quiche with rainbow fruit salad. A combination of green and leprechaun lore mixed in with Irish fare :) |
~ Shannon, Sister #5349 Farmgirl of the Month January 2016 http://hudson-everydayblessings.blogspot.com/ |
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debbieklann
True Blue Farmgirl
2703 Posts
Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
2703 Posts |
Posted - Mar 01 2019 : 06:57:47 AM
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Kristi, that sounds like a fun way to spend the weekend...have fun!! Sara, your birthday card is coming! Our postal service has been on and off lately because our roads are so bad. I hope you have the happiest of birthdays!!! |
Debbie Klann Farmgirl Sister #770 2018 Farmgirl Sister of the Year January 2020 FGOTM "Well behaved women seldom make history"... Laurel Thatcher Ulrich |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
2459 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
2459 Posts |
Posted - Mar 01 2019 : 07:09:29 AM
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Thank you Debbie. Every birthday in my glory years is a blessing. |
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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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
4742 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
4742 Posts |
Posted - Mar 01 2019 : 07:47:32 AM
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Happy birthday, Sara. Enjoy your estate sale shopping today. |
Linda B quiltee Farmgirl #1919 FGOTM for August, 2015 and April, 2017
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9521 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
9521 Posts |
Posted - Mar 01 2019 : 07:59:27 AM
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Shannon, Last year's we had bangers and mash which is sausages and potatoes. I haven't decided on our menu for this year. JT's mom will be with us so hoping she will share some of her recipes with me. She is the Irish side in his family. |
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 |
Edited by - levisgrammy on Mar 01 2019 08:00:01 AM |
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
6074 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
6074 Posts |
Posted - Mar 01 2019 : 08:10:24 AM
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Happy birthday Sara,have fun!
Hugs Darlene |
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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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
2459 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
2459 Posts |
Posted - Mar 01 2019 : 08:19:07 AM
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Thanks Darlene.
I'm thinking about making a cottage pie. According to my Irish cookbook cottage pie is made with ground beef and Shepard's pie is made with lamb. The recipe in the cookbook is made with champ topping which is mashed potatoes with chopped scallions. I will use green onions and green tops of garlic.
A bottle of room temperature Kellerman's Red Irish beer will go nicely with the cottage pie.
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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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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
4742 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
4742 Posts |
Posted - Mar 01 2019 : 08:21:07 AM
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Sounds like you have great birthday plans, Sara. Cottage pie sounds interesting. I always thought shepherd's pie was made with beef - I've had it from several restaurants that was made with hamburger. |
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 - Mar 01 2019 : 11:24:43 AM
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I think here in the states it is made with ground beef but the Shepard's pie of Irish fame was made by shepherds as they tended their flocks. I've made Irish stew with lamb but never shepherd's pie. Lamb is hard to come by in Paris. I had to special order it.
Back from another estate sale. Not as good as the others but I did find a throw pillow for a wool project. Had a tasty lunch - soup & sandwich - at Paris Coffee Shop. A friendly place where customers speak to each other.
Now it's nap time. |
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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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
6074 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
6074 Posts |
Posted - Mar 01 2019 : 11:33:09 AM
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That sounds like fun, I like Estate sales you never know what you will find nor if they will be reasonably priced. I am glad you had a good day. Darlene |
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 01 2019 : 11:33:46 AM
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Happy Birthday Sara! Your card will be late! But it will hopefully arrive by Tuesday. |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
2459 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
2459 Posts |
Posted - Mar 01 2019 : 11:36:21 AM
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Thanks Darlene. It was a good sale for those looking for new household items and it was reasonably priced. I primarily look for vintage; unusual items; and lately 100% wool. |
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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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
2459 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
2459 Posts |
Posted - Mar 01 2019 : 11:37:15 AM
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Thanks Marilyn. Late is good it spreads my birthday around. |
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 - Mar 01 2019 : 11:41:47 AM
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Did you find more wool? |
Texasgran |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
2459 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
2459 Posts |
Posted - Mar 01 2019 : 11:52:05 AM
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No Marilyn - wool is hard to come by up here. |
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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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
2114 Posts
Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
2114 Posts |
Posted - Mar 01 2019 : 12:48:54 PM
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March 1st is cold here!!! My Bradford Pear trees are in full bloom! All the daffodils and Forsythia bushes are blooming and the Tulip trees! The peach trees are blooming in the orchard down the road from me!! Its going down to 18 degrees here Saturday and Sunday night! I hope the freeze don't harm the fruit trees!!
March always makes me think of Ireland! Denise, I love that your celebrate your Irish Heritage! I went to Ireland in March 2011. The Porridge was served with fresh butter and Cream. I could have eaten it 3 times a day! I didn't like the Blood Pudding! I would not eat lamb! All I saw was sheep grazing everywhere and I just could not eat it! I liked the Irish stew! The vegetables were all very good! The most wonderful Teas! They do coffee for the Americans at all the hotels. It was the chance of a lifetime for me to go. I will always treasure the memories! The first picture is a castle in Dublin, the 2nd is a church in Killarney. The 3rd is Killarney Park, where the film Far and Away was filmed and many others! I love the country side of Killarney the best. Dublin is, to me ,like a small New York City!
Those of us who went long to go back someday!
Connie
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Edited by - Killarney on Mar 01 2019 12:54:24 PM |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
4742 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
4742 Posts |
Posted - Mar 01 2019 : 1:03:34 PM
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I loved Ireland, Connie. I'll go back with you. LOL! |
Linda B quiltee Farmgirl #1919 FGOTM for August, 2015 and April, 2017
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9521 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
9521 Posts |
Posted - Mar 01 2019 : 1:06:17 PM
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Connie, it is a dream of ours to visit Ireland someday! Thanks for sharing you gorgeous pictures. |
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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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
5777 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
5777 Posts |
Posted - Mar 01 2019 : 1:31:07 PM
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Beautiful green Ireland! I'm glad you went Connie and Linda too. |
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hudsonsinaf
True Blue Farmgirl
1846 Posts
Shannon
Rozet
Wyoming
USA
1846 Posts |
Posted - Mar 01 2019 : 2:01:47 PM
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One day I will visit Ireland!
Sara - my kids love to tell people that true Shepherds Pie is lamb, Cottage Pie is beef, and Hunters Pie is venison. I think really the only other difference between them other than the meat, is which herbs you use. Golly I think I'm going to have to make some of that soon :) |
~ Shannon, Sister #5349 Farmgirl of the Month January 2016 http://hudson-everydayblessings.blogspot.com/ |
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debbieklann
True Blue Farmgirl
2703 Posts
Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
2703 Posts |
Posted - Mar 01 2019 : 2:23:37 PM
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Connie, thank you for sharing the pictures! My cousins went last spring and loved it! I think I would go JUST for the porridge with cream and butter.... |
Debbie Klann Farmgirl Sister #770 2018 Farmgirl Sister of the Year January 2020 FGOTM "Well behaved women seldom make history"... Laurel Thatcher Ulrich |
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