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| CabinCreek-Kentucky |
Posted - Jun 18 2008 : 06:24:48 AM
it's a beautiful day here in toledo .. not too hot! just hung some curtains in my daughter's living room (still have tgo cut them off and hem them though .. got them at IKEA ... i LOVE ikea ... do any of you gurlz ever shop there?
going upstairs to wake up lucas .. cuz' he and i are headed for historic Sauder Village today! will tell ya'll all about it when we get back home.
have a fun day! xo
True Friends * Frannie
adopt a 'rag-chile'
http://sistermercysfoundlinhome.blogspot.com
treasures .. new and olde .. http://mudpiemanormercantile.blogspot.com
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| 23 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| handyam |
Posted - Jun 19 2008 : 7:13:23 PM
Hey Frannie, Today in your hometown of Greensburg the weather was picture perfect. Temperature was in the low to mid 80's. Today was Kid's Day at the county fair. My hubby and I worked at the Green Co. Cattlemen's booth. He worked in the food department. I tallied the scores for the calf judging contest. There were lots of kids there for all the events. We had a great day.
www.adasadorableaprons.blogspot.com
This is the day that the Lord has made. |
| CabinCreek-Kentucky |
Posted - Jun 18 2008 : 9:41:19 PM
what fun reading about everyone's day! so happy so many of you hopped in to share your day with us. would love to see more of this .. it's a fun way of 'journaling' our days. at an amish museum in lancaster, i once read a delightful diary of an amish woman filled with her daily 'chores' and the delight she found in them.
today .. lucas and i had such a fun and educational trip to Sauder Village. we saw spinning and weaving, broom-making and leather and wood working ..tinsmithing .. basketmaking .. broom-making, candle making .. and so much more. they had two olde-timey schoolhouses .. one more 'primitive' and one at the turn of the century. we took a horse buggy ride and a train ride around the village .. ate ice cream and pop corn .. shopped in the 'settler's store'. i just adore that at six years old, lucas delights in being with me! we played 'truth or dare' on the ride to and from the village. that was fun to play with a six year old! dares usually involved 'boogers' and 'truth' was usually about grammie's life in the 'olden days'!!
what a delight lucas is! i am so thankful that i am 'here' and 'healthy' to enjoy these precious children! xo
True Friends * Frannie
adopt a 'rag-chile'
http://sistermercysfoundlinhome.blogspot.com
treasures .. new and olde .. http://mudpiemanormercantile.blogspot.com
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| Rosemary |
Posted - Jun 18 2008 : 9:08:26 PM
Hey, today I'm harvesting salad fixings and picking Sugar Snaps! My big new kitchen garden is starting to produce serious FOOD, and with grocery prices almost as scary as gasoline, this is a very good thing. I've always gardened, but never in such a conscious, committed way -- complete with an 8-foot fence to keep out the deer and other critters. We're having scrumptious weather here in Virginia, making the heaviest work connected with this garden an absolute joy.
Meg, would you be willing to post some wedding photos? |
| Tina Michelle |
Posted - Jun 18 2008 : 8:51:08 PM
Welcome back Talitha!!! woohoo..what a surprise to see a few posts from "buttercup"!
~Seize the Day! Live, Love, Laugh~
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| Aunt B |
Posted - Jun 18 2008 : 7:25:14 PM
It was a beautiful day in Chillicothe, but we stayed in. Had laundry to do and a kitchen to clean.
Monday I went to the hand surgeon - I'm having Carpel Tunnel Syndrome surgery on July 8 and July 22. Tuesday I took my dh to the doctor - he has Edema (water) in his legs real bad and was having trouble breathing. They did a chest x-ray and are scheduling an ultra sound of his heart. The doctor doubled up his water pill, but said his lungs sounded good, so they did not keep him. He goes back to his doctor on July 2.
Early this morning I packed up 6 items I sold on ebay and the postman picked them up. Tomorrow I hope to get the grass mowed and Friday I am going over my sister's to help her with her shower, she is paralized in her legs and we all help her out. Saturday we are going to my nephew's daughter's graduation party. Somewhere in between all this I have 4 buckwheat hull pillows to make and ship out.
Proud Farmgirl Sisterhood #168, Aunt B
http://www.hummingbirdsprings.blogspot.com
http://www.hummingbirdsprings.etsy.com
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| Back Home Again |
Posted - Jun 18 2008 : 12:40:32 PM
So glad ya asked Frannie.....Cause this is the first day in a very long time I feel as if I have actually been able to do some stuff in my studio/sew room during the daylight hours!! I am making a toothfairy doll (she has a pocket that will hold the tooth and cloth wings)for my Great Neice. It is to go in a little cradle that my Honey made for her mommy (my neice) when she was little. He refurbished the cradle because, over the years of being used, a piece of the wood from the rocker portion fell off. When we last visited them in California, we brought the cradle back. I am going to repaint the cute little cradle today. I am also busy making her a new little cloth mattress and a pillow and blanket for the cradle and already finished a little patchwork quilt for her doll carriage!! I love days like this!!! They are few and far between!!!
We don't have Ikea here.....When my son was living in Manhattan, NY a few years back he used to go to Ikea for things for his apartment......I remember one trip, when we were visiting him in the City, we all went to find some things to help furnish his place.....They didn't have one in NY but I believe we drove to New Jersey. Ikea is a fun place to wonder around!
Ok...Back to trying to finish things up to mail off hopefully tomorrow to my Great Neice.........It is her 2nd Birthday!!
Until Later,
Audrey
~ Side by side or miles apart....dear friends are always close to the heart ~ |
| sdleah |
Posted - Jun 18 2008 : 12:29:05 PM
Well, so far I have made banana struesel muffins, done two loads of laundry, done general housecleaning, read to my oldest little boy, finished a knitted wool diaper cover, and hung out online...need to do some more laundry and mow the lawn when it cools off a little. I might try to get some spinning in.
www.narrowgatemorgans.com
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| jpbluesky |
Posted - Jun 18 2008 : 12:10:14 PM
I am getting ready for our first "official" chapter meeting tonight! We have been a chapter for ages, but in spirit only really, and in enjoyment of the books and products.....we are now up to five members, and we are going to make rag rugs this evening! I have five sheets, five hooks, and I have cut a few strips to get everyone started. Picked out the apron I will wear, and now I have to go get film, because I want to share some photos with you all!
Farmgirl Sister # 31
www.blueskyjeannie.blogspot.com
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| frannie |
Posted - Jun 18 2008 : 11:09:46 AM
hah! i can tell, sandra you are an optomist. i wish i could say that i worked circles around folks, then i would really get this place in shape.
i prefer to rationalize that, i have too many projects going on at once, my health has gone south so i think i need a nap, and i was gonna get that done, but a (friend,family, stranger) needed some help, at any rate, i am 57 years old, been keeping house for 36 years, and i have never had the feeling that it was done. i just give out before it gets done! hehehe
love
frannie in texas
(http://farmfolks-frannie.blogspot.com/)
(http://abunnystale.blogspot.com/)
(http://abunnystale.wordpress.com/) |
| Sandra K. Licher |
Posted - Jun 18 2008 : 10:22:42 AM
Oh Meg...you're the one that had that beautiful wedding....I sure enjoyed those pics! What a way to start out...with your own farm! Good luck again! You get to be my age and you can't stay up until 1:00 a.m. mo matter how much fun you're having! LOL!
And Fran, I can certainly relate to the health going South...I used to have SO much energy and now it seems I just poke along and don't get nearly as much accomplished in a day as I used to and my standards have definitely slipped maybe that's why God takes some of the eyesight away too? So you don't have to sit and look at it! LOL! But my daughter tells me I could still work circles around most people and I bet that's the same for you....let's face it...farmgirls are hard workers! Speaking of...I better get back to it!
Sam in AR..... "It's a great life if you don't weaken!"
Farmgirl Sister #226 |
| sweetproserpina |
Posted - Jun 18 2008 : 09:55:12 AM
Well, the new hubby and I are finally getting back into the swing of things after the wedding and entertaining guests that came from away. My dad finally left yesterday and he was the last one, so now we can hopefully! get some work done. I'm writing envelopes, printing and filling orders, weeding the veg garden, and going to attempt to clean up this house of mine.
We got a late start this morning though because last night we went to the double feature at the drive-in. Kung-fu panda and Indy- didn't get home til after 1am. But it sure was fun!
"Isn't it splendid to think of all the things there are to find out about? It just makes me feel glad to be alive--it's such an interesting world."
http://theprimroseway.blogspot.com/ |
| frannie |
Posted - Jun 18 2008 : 09:42:56 AM
today is overcast and on the cool side for this time of year here in n. texas.
woke up about 4:30 and did my chair exercises and then started the day. cleaned the computer room and then outside to clean up two side yards, did a little weeding, checked on my seedlings, not ready to put in the ground yet.
no car here today, olivia and deven's dad had to borrow mine this week, so i am home crafting bunnies along with just the sop; laundry, straighten up the house, get ready for tomorrow when i will be preparing to see my little grandsons and their parents from upper new york state. their dad is finally out of the army and they have returned to texas,soooo tomorrow i will be cooking and cleaning and making the farm ready for their visit.
kind of a normal day here at the farm, pick a few vegetables, let the goats out for their run around the farm, and if i can take my nap!
it sounds like a lot when i look at the post, but really it isnt so much, since my health has gone south on me, my standards are kinda low and i dont look real closely when i'm cleanin, just kinda squint my eyes and hopefor the best.hehehe
love
frannie in texas
(http://farmfolks-frannie.blogspot.com/)
(http://abunnystale.blogspot.com/)
(http://abunnystale.wordpress.com/) |
| elphie0503 |
Posted - Jun 18 2008 : 08:53:24 AM
Today, I am canning some "pickers" (pickles) and peppers, then I am freezing some squash....then I am going to swim in my pool. Sounds a bit lazy!!!...I like that...
Samantha
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort~~Albright
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| Buttercup |
Posted - Jun 18 2008 : 08:37:53 AM
Howdy All, Well I am still alive and today I am going to try not to melt and work on our move.... yes I am supposed to be FINALLY leaving Japan... can you believe it ?!? Am also looking and hoping for a place with some room so I can start a tiny teeny farm until I can get my big one !! Miss you all !!
Hugz!!
"If we could maintain the wonder of childhood and at the same time grasp the wisdom of age, what wonder,what wisdom,what life would be ours" |
| Sandra K. Licher |
Posted - Jun 18 2008 : 08:31:11 AM
Oh...I just noticed....I just turned from a "Farmgirl in training" to a "True Blue Farmgirl"...how exciting! Now I KNOW I have been on here too long and better get to paying those bills or I won't have the internet to post on! Ha! Ha!
Sam in AR..... "It's a great life if you don't weaken!"
Farmgirl Sister #226 |
| Sandra K. Licher |
Posted - Jun 18 2008 : 08:28:12 AM
Melanie..."God Bless you and keep you and let his face shine upon you". I will thank him also. I was a single Mom many moons ago and I know it can be rough but look at you with your own business! Awesome! You go girlfriend! And if you ever need to vent just send me an email and I will be there for you! You hang in there and post when you can...I'll be looking for you!
Have a great and prosperous day.
fondly.....
Sam in AR..... "It's a great life if you don't weaken!"
Farmgirl Sister #226 |
| ruralfarmgirl |
Posted - Jun 18 2008 : 07:47:44 AM
Melanie, Thanks for your post- what a sweet spirit you have.
as for me.. hi-ho-hi-ho off to work I go!
Rene~Prosser Farmgirl #185
" Plant goodness, harvest the fruit of loyalty, plow the new ground of knowledge. Hosea 10:12 |
| Jami |
Posted - Jun 18 2008 : 07:42:14 AM
Frannie, out here in the west it's a glorious day and I'm going to hang out some clothes to dry and help my husband and son pickup hay out of the field again tonight after work. Oh, and vacuum...there's a trail of hay particles all through the house.
Happy trails.
Jami in WA
Okay, so now I have a blog. http://woolyinwashington.wordpress.com/ |
| MarySueK |
Posted - Jun 18 2008 : 07:39:39 AM
We LOVE Ikea - we don't have one nearby so if we go to a big city we make that one of our stops. We bought a beautiful cover for our down quilt, some cute multi-colored bowls and cups (I think from the kids' section) and more when we were in Salt Lake City last summer. But my favorite is the cafeteria. I wish I had a shrimp sandwich right now!
Sue in Richland WA |
| Sandra K. Licher |
Posted - Jun 18 2008 : 07:37:00 AM
It is beautiful in AR today too....only 58 this morning and 72 now and humidity is down so I can have the windows open all day long...YIPPEE! Unfortunately I have paperwork and bills to do today but I was already out watering this morning and I will escape outside at various times today to enjoy. If I get my paperwork done I want to start working on my Sisterhood badge that I received last week and figure out which Merit badge I want to work on first....they all sound so interesting! It will be hard to pick just one....and then I have a baby afghan to finish...one of my boys is having his first one and it is a boy they are naming Uriah due in July and I have to get ready for a trip north to Iowa to celebrate my daughter's son's first birthday on July 5th, their anniversary is the 13th, Uriah's due the 14th and my daughter's birthday is the 21st! July will be busy for sure....so why am I sitting here? I better get going! LOL! HAve a great day everyone!
Sam in AR..... "It's a great life if you don't weaken!"
Farmgirl Sister #226 |
| melanie47601 |
Posted - Jun 18 2008 : 07:29:09 AM
Praisin God for the much needed blessing yesterday. I truly believe the Lord blesses everyday. Yesterday it definatley did not go un-noticed. See things have been getting really, really tight around here, with the economy, gas prices and everything like they are. I'm a single mom, trying to run a cleaning service. Business is really starting to dwindle. My ex hardly ever pays child support. But every once in a blue moon I'll get a call that a payment was made to the kids' account. I got a call yesterday. I thought it would be the 40 or so that he usually pays. But it was much, much more. I feel such a huge relief from not worrying about how the bills will get paid. If you gals get a minute, will you please say a lil thank you prayer for my family's blessings? I have over and over and over but feel like I can never thank Him enough.
And I'm thinkin how excited Jeremy will be later when he finds out his new/used cowboy hat came in the mail this morning. That boy and his hats, I don't get it. I think he's up to 18 of them now, maybe more. I lost count. Oh well, everyone has there thing. I'm into music boxes and christmas ornaments.
And passin time, cleanin house till time to go clean a client's home this afternoon.
"The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt within the heart." Helen Keller
http://wheelsarealwaysturning.blogspot.com/ |
| aimeeravae |
Posted - Jun 18 2008 : 06:55:12 AM
I am hopeing to finish getting the sheets ripped for rugs. I want them together, so I can crochet them at the pool tomorrow. I have seven kids today so it will be iffy. My biggest question of the day is, what's for lunch?
Aimee
http://laplantewardklopf.blogspot.com/ Motto To Live By
"Life should NOT be a jouney to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, latte in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming "WOO HOO, what a ride!" |
| mima |
Posted - Jun 18 2008 : 06:53:08 AM
Funny you should mention this Frannie!
I just popped the check I owe you in the mail! Soooo sorry about being so tardy! Thanks for not sending me to collections!
Its sooo fun being new Grannies isn't it? But I think I'm becoming more senile! LOL!
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