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Project Discussions:  Thinking to the New Year for our henhouse  |
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9931 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
9931 Posts |
 Posted - Dec 29 2024 : 05:58:38 AM
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I have been thinking about the coming year and would like some input from each of you.
What types of things would you like to see here as far as topics, swaps and what kind, what interests you that we can do or discuss to keep everyone involved?
I know there are times when we are busy but I'd really like to get us more connected with one another. So tell me where do your interests lie?
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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
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
4829 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
4829 Posts |
Posted - Dec 29 2024 : 8:37:49 PM
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I enjoy when we do swaps within the henhouse. I don't always join if I know my travel schedule won't let me complete it.
What about a DIFY swap - Do It For Yourself? This would require no postage costs because we are making it for ourselves. For example -- Make a Valentine Tablerunner for yourself and then post pictures so everyone can see it. I often find I will make something for someone else in a swap and wish I'd made one for me. We might find some interesting patterns we'd like to try.
Maybe have a monthly recipe category for sharing favorite recipes: cookies, crock pot entrees, outdoor grilling, etc.
Learning how we all celebrate holidays is often interesting. Because our ancestral backgrounds are varied, sometimes how we celebrate is also very different.
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Linda B
quiltee
Farmgirl #1919
FGOTM for August, 2015 and April, 2017
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
1378 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
1378 Posts |
Posted - Dec 29 2024 : 8:58:21 PM
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| I love all your ideas, Linda. I may or may not participate much in the coming months but want to do what I can. |
Judith
7932
Happiness is Homemade
FGOTM 6/21, 6/24 |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
4829 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
4829 Posts |
Posted - Dec 29 2024 : 9:43:04 PM
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Thank you, Judith! They were just some ramblings I thought of when I saw Denise's post.
I was trying to think of things that would require no postage, since the rates seem to skyrocket very quickly. |
Linda B
quiltee
Farmgirl #1919
FGOTM for August, 2015 and April, 2017
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9931 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
9931 Posts |
Posted - Dec 30 2024 : 04:51:00 AM
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| Thanks for your in put Linda. I am keeping all of the ideas that are shared. These are good ideas! |
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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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
3601 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
3601 Posts |
Posted - Dec 30 2024 : 1:30:26 PM
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| I agree with Linda here and her suggestions. The DIFY idea is very clever and something new. With postage going up again January 25, we are have to keep swaps simple and small to afford the costs. The days of big swaps are overt for many Farmgirls. |
Winnie Nielsen #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Girl of the Year 2014-2015 |
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9931 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
9931 Posts |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
4829 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
4829 Posts |
Posted - Dec 30 2024 : 1:44:47 PM
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| I’m glad some of you like the ideas I came up with last night. I was trying to think of a make it but keep it instead of a swap and DIFY just popped into my head. I was trying for low or no postage things. |
Linda B
quiltee
Farmgirl #1919
FGOTM for August, 2015 and April, 2017
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9931 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
9931 Posts |
Posted - Dec 31 2024 : 06:15:03 AM
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| Hopefully we will get lots of input so we have more than a few ideas for the new year here. |
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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sweettea59
True Blue Farmgirl
1301 Posts
Sherry
Longview
Texas
USA
1301 Posts |
Posted - Dec 31 2024 : 09:47:05 AM
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| I understand about the cost of postage. Sometimes it so nice to receive just a piece of mail from a farmgirl. What about a postcard, it is less expensive. |
Farmgirl Hugs & May all your Wishes come true.
Sherry
Farmgirl #2215 |
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9931 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
9931 Posts |
Posted - Dec 31 2024 : 11:20:44 AM
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I am adding these all to a list.
Just so everyone is aware, anyone in this group is welcome to start a topic any time. We all make this henhouse work. I am only the go between for anything from the farm the involves the henhouse. So if you have any thing you want to host or just share please feel free to post 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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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
4829 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
4829 Posts |
Posted - Dec 31 2024 : 8:32:43 PM
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| Postcards are another good idea, Sherry. |
Linda B
quiltee
Farmgirl #1919
FGOTM for August, 2015 and April, 2017
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
6129 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
6129 Posts |
Posted - Jan 01 2025 : 4:46:15 PM
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I am happily willing to join in on what ever swap’s I can!
Post cards are great too!
But would be very happy with any swaps that come up if I can.
Painting are good too!
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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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
1255 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
1255 Posts |
Posted - Jan 02 2025 : 8:24:40 PM
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| I would love to see some challenges…like a craft room challenge where you use certain materials to create something…kinda like a cooking show with required foods. Does that even make sense? Another idea would be pick a friend of neighbor or even stranger and give a RAOK. A card, a chocolate bar, package of seeds, etc. |
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
4829 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
4829 Posts |
Posted - Jan 02 2025 : 8:49:22 PM
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| I thought of maybe some How Tos on small gift-y items that could use fabric scraps or other mediums. If people wanted to participate the "teacher" would email the pattern. |
Linda B
quiltee
Farmgirl #1919
FGOTM for August, 2015 and April, 2017
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9931 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
9931 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2025 : 04:15:15 AM
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Those are great ideas! Keep them coming ladies! Trying to think of some myself but I am not very creative. Trying g to get my mojo back.
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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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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
1378 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
1378 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2025 : 10:04:51 AM
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| Mr too Denise -- I've been trying to think of something but my brain seems to have gone into hibernation for the winter. Everyone's ideas sound good. |
Judith
7932
Happiness is Homemade
FGOTM 6/21, 6/24 |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
4829 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
4829 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2025 : 11:19:09 AM
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| How about a challenge to finish a UFO project within a certain month? Then post the finished project here. |
Linda B
quiltee
Farmgirl #1919
FGOTM for August, 2015 and April, 2017
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
1378 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
1378 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2025 : 11:23:44 AM
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| Make something using recycled items |
Judith
7932
Happiness is Homemade
FGOTM 6/21, 6/24 |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
4829 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
4829 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2025 : 11:46:19 AM
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| Great one, Judith! Can be clothing or other items. |
Linda B
quiltee
Farmgirl #1919
FGOTM for August, 2015 and April, 2017
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
3601 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
3601 Posts |
Posted - Jan 06 2025 : 4:16:40 PM
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| So many great ideas are coming forth! We should be able to find some things that several people will be able to participate in. |
Winnie Nielsen #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Girl of the Year 2014-2015 |
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
3601 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
3601 Posts |
Posted - Jan 06 2025 : 4:21:06 PM
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| Sherry, I found a nice New Year's card and sent it to Cindy in Australia and the stamp was perfect! Thanks so much for such a great idea and I learned something equally useful about that stamp! |
Winnie Nielsen #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Girl of the Year 2014-2015 |
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
6129 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
6129 Posts |
Posted - Jan 06 2025 : 4:30:15 PM
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They all sound like great ideas!
Making our own cards are great art to share with everyone too!
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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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9931 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
9931 Posts |
Posted - Jan 06 2025 : 5:06:10 PM
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Thanks Darlene. Will add that!
We need input and ideas from everyone to keep our henhouse active. |
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 Jan 06 2025 5:06:35 PM |
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
1255 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
1255 Posts |
Posted - Jan 06 2025 : 5:22:28 PM
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| Here is another thought… what if we pick an ingredient (say…zucchini) when our gardens are over flowing with things and share a favorite recipe for that ingredient. Doesn’t have to be something that we grow…in season fruits and veggies, etc. |
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9931 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
9931 Posts |
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Project Discussions: Thinking to the New Year for our henhouse |
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Thinking to the New Year for our henhouse
