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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
4742 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
4742 Posts |
 Posted - Apr 04 2019 : 4:52:23 PM
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| Ed and I love the less traveled routes. We usually program the GPS to no highways and no tollroads when we have plenty of time. Then we get to see lots of farmlands, 2-lane roads, and unusual sights. LOL! |
Linda B
quiltee
Farmgirl #1919
FGOTM for August, 2015 and April, 2017
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debbieklann
True Blue Farmgirl
2703 Posts
Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
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Posted - Apr 04 2019 : 4:58:30 PM
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The iris is beautiful, Marilyn! Did your internet ever go off? Sounds kind of sketchy to me.
I think we still have some iris around here that came from my husband's great grandma...they are purple and bronze. |
Debbie Klann
Farmgirl Sister #770
2018 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
January 2020 FGOTM
"Well behaved women seldom make history"...
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
5777 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
5777 Posts |
Posted - Apr 04 2019 : 11:16:35 PM
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Well Linda, I hope the first leg of your journey was good.
Debbie, no my internet is still working. Our local police had no phone service today...It was off for twelve hours. |
Texasgran |
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
5777 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
5777 Posts |
Posted - Apr 04 2019 : 11:20:36 PM
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Connie, your trip to town sounds interesting. Wow, I think you were blessed to see a real live barn owl up close. Is there any flooding in your area?I
Sara aren't iris roots called rhizones?? |
Texasgran |
Edited by - TexasGran on Apr 05 2019 02:42:24 AM |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
2459 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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Posted - Apr 05 2019 : 04:31:58 AM
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| Marilyn that's it. I just couldn't remember. I do remember irises are planted with top half of rhizomes above ground and they like dry feet. At times they're the only plants I had to thrive during a prolong drought. |
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
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Posted - Apr 05 2019 : 2:41:39 PM
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Marilyn, no we have been blessed this time, no flooding.
 My Iris is as old as me! My Granny planted these in 1957 at her new house in Memphis, Tn. the year I was born. In 1972 she dug some of them up and moved them to Friendship, Tn. In 1974 I dug some of them up at her house in Friendship and brought them back to Memphis where they 1ived 13 years at out first home and then I dug up some and brought them with me here to the country in Arlington,in 1987. My Granny had Yellow ones and the Browns ones and a light Lavender. I had some yellow ones but I think the moles ate them.
Marilyn, the same thing happened this year to my Dutch iris, they bloomed about 4 inches off the ground, I have never seen that happened ever before!!
Sara is right, they don't like to have their wet feet and they don't like to be deep in the ground. They would grow in the gravel driveway at my Granny's. She would have to go and dig them up.
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Edited by - Killarney on Apr 05 2019 2:44:19 PM |
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
5777 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
5777 Posts |
Posted - Apr 05 2019 : 3:01:03 PM
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I love iris!!! I love that they catch autumn leaves, and then the weeds and grass have less room to grow.
After we sold my mothers house, the lady, New owner, sent me a small box. Inside were some ribosomes of an iris my mother purchased. It was unusual and that sweet lady thought of me. I don't know if they still bloom or not. I planted a bunch on top of the old cellar, along with old orange day lilies. I don't go out there very often...due to uneven ground and copperheads...but when I do go out to look it is usually so pretty. I surely do hope that my body will respond to my new regime and I can do more and more outside work. |
Texasgran |
Edited by - TexasGran on Apr 05 2019 3:02:11 PM |
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
5777 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
5777 Posts |
Posted - Apr 05 2019 : 3:18:49 PM
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| We live in Sandy loam, so moisture does not hang around very long. The last time I moved some iris on down the lane, my son had the road fixed.I found some growing in the kaliche road, months later. They had accepted their new home made the best of it, and peeked out so I could come to their rescue. |
Texasgran |
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
5777 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
5777 Posts |
Posted - Apr 05 2019 : 3:23:24 PM
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| This afternoon I called a local number that appeared on my house phone this morning. I think I have a new friend! We talked for thirty minutes. I have never met her, but we have mutual friends. Surprise Surprise. God is good.Isn't it funny how things work out. |
Texasgran |
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
3520 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
3520 Posts |
Posted - Apr 06 2019 : 08:14:13 AM
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| Connie, this looks just like the Iris my Mama had outside the kitchen door in a small little garden. I believe some of hers came from her farm home in Indiana. We would go up there every Summer to visit for a few weeks, and I am pretty sure many of the bulb flowers in our yard were transplants from my Grandma's garden. They both had such a green thumb!! |
Winnie Nielsen #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Girl of the Year 2014-2015 |
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9521 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
9521 Posts |
Posted - Apr 06 2019 : 4:58:11 PM
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| With the beatiful weather we had today we accomplished so much work outside. I will pay for it tomorrow I know. the dirt pile from having the septic done finally got spread around and filled in all the spots. I spent so much time clearing the yard of sticks and it looks like I hardly made a dent. I did get loads of old leaves raked up and taken away and we made great progress in the garage. The garage has been my bane for many years. We never seem to get it quite finished but this year I am more than determined. So it turned out to be a great weather day. Now everything is aching so I am heading for my recliner and a cup of something. |
Edited by - levisgrammy on Apr 06 2019 4:58:53 PM |
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
5777 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
5777 Posts |
Posted - Apr 06 2019 : 5:10:44 PM
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| I'm glad you had good weather Denise. Sounds like y'all did a lot of work. |
Texasgran |
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
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Denise
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Apr 06 2019 : 5:13:32 PM
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We sure did. Sorry your weather wasn't better but now you don't have to water your seeds. |
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 - Apr 06 2019 : 5:22:16 PM
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I met the new phone friend this morning.I
She is a member of the Lutheran church where I started the day care.
The ladies were having a garage sale, and when I walked in it was obvious that I had been the topic of good conversation. So I was introduced to such a nice lady. We had another visit. This time in person. |
Texasgran |
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
5777 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
5777 Posts |
Posted - Apr 06 2019 : 5:43:40 PM
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| Yes, Denise and Sara God is so good.He even watered all of the chickens! |
Texasgran |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
4742 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
4742 Posts |
Posted - Apr 06 2019 : 9:22:18 PM
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| Had your new phone friend called you on purpose? That's good that you have a new friend. |
Linda B
quiltee
Farmgirl #1919
FGOTM for August, 2015 and April, 2017
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
6074 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
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Posted - Apr 06 2019 : 11:56:55 PM
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That is nice that you got to me your new phone friend in person, did you also enjoy the yard sale.
Computers are funny sometimes, it had me writing hats sale instead of yard sale.
Have a good night.
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 - Apr 07 2019 : 06:16:34 AM
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Linda, no she had not called me. She is wondering if her new doorbell is the problem. She has a new one that takes photos. It is connected but still on the table by her front door. Maybe it was a God thing.
Darlene, computers, especially my tablet have a mind of their own. Sometimes I feel like a teacher grading papers.But if I don't read over my post before I press submit, I know there will be errors.
Then in the submitting process things are changed too. |
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
6074 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
6074 Posts |
Posted - Apr 07 2019 : 12:02:00 PM
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Yes they are!
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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
9521 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Apr 08 2019 : 06:20:59 AM
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| Planning some more outdoor work this morning. Thunderstorms this afternoon so will get done whatever I can. Once the rain drives me in I'll work on some indoor chores. Hope everyone has a fantastic day! |
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 - Apr 08 2019 : 06:36:02 AM
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Denise try to work in a little fun activity - gotta have balance in our lives. A lot of work and a little play keeps FarmGirls happy.
Housework today and hope to finish wool sheep so I can get him hung. Yesterday I cut out pattern for new wool project so I may work on it too. |
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 - Apr 08 2019 : 06:44:01 AM
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| We had another strange storm after midnight last night. Then I began hearing the faint sound of coyotes. Soon they were quite close and noisy. Lacey barked and barked. Then I could hear Bear. Then cows and calves bawling. I called my son this morning and told him about it. He said he would check. Last year he lost a cow and her calf, she was giving birth, to coyotes... in the middle of the night. |
Texasgran |
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9521 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Apr 08 2019 : 08:19:05 AM
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I found my Spring theme mini aprons while looking for something else. Lol isn't that always the way?
I plan to have some playtime later this afternoon Sara. I haven't even made it outdoors yet. |
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 - Apr 08 2019 : 09:31:10 AM
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In the South we start longing to kick our shoes off and go Barefoot as soon as February is over! LOL!
My Great Granny Nora, always said, "You can go barefoot when the Dogwood Blooms!" Its's Blooming!!
Connie
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
2459 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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Posted - Apr 08 2019 : 10:15:16 AM
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| Connie your dogwood is beautiful. I used to know a story about the dogwood tree but can't recall it. Do you by any chance know it? |
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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Project Discussions: Springing into April~2019 |
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Springing into April~2019
