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| Linder |
Posted - Apr 22 2009 : 08:06:12 AM
I wanted to let everyone know what a wonderful time I had this past Saturday meeting a few of my fellow Illinois Farm Girls at the Chicago Botanical Gardens!
The day could not have been more perfect and the company was as well!
Katie and Dawn came bearing gifts. Dawn with some amazing chocolate chip cookies which I have been rationing. I have one left!
And Katie gave me the pretties Lavendar apron! Did you make it Katie?
We walked the entire garden, enjoyed the sunshine and I tried to soak in all the plant knowledge these 2 farm girls had. Wow, do I have a lot to learn!
It was a wonderful day and I send out my heartfelt thanks to Katie & Dawn and hope we can all get together again soon.
Hugs!
Linda
"And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom"
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| City Chick |
Posted - May 18 2009 : 08:45:31 AM
http://dnr.state.il.us/Lands/landmgt/parks/R2/VOLOBOG.HTM
A bog is similar to a swamp. Volo has a floating boardwalk throughout. It's up in Ingleside (IL). Just an idea for an outing if anyone is interested. School is ending for my girls soon, so they'd be in tow for any outing this summer.
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| ddmashayekhi |
Posted - May 18 2009 : 05:45:43 AM
Deb, we really missed meeting you! I hope you are feeling better today. Where and what is Volo Bog?
Dawn in IL |
| City Chick |
Posted - May 18 2009 : 04:04:55 AM
I'm sorry I missed out again! (I did end up going to the minute clinic - sinus infection)
Have any of you ever been to Volo Bog? It's a favorite place of ours to visit.
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| Mommyswanson |
Posted - May 17 2009 : 10:41:23 AM
My family loves the garden!!! We're members there & try to go as much as possible. It was the spring festival at my kids school yesterday or I would have loved to have met up with you all. Maybe next time!!! Maybe we can make it a monthly event during the nice weather?
Laura
"That which does not kill us makes us strong!" "I cast all my cares upon you Lord." |
| ddmashayekhi |
Posted - May 16 2009 : 3:30:37 PM
It was very nice meeting you too Lisa. Hopefully more farmgirls will be able to meet up next time. It was a glorious day at CBG.
Dawn in IL |
| Chinook Cottage |
Posted - May 16 2009 : 3:02:29 PM
Katie,
Sorry you had to work.. Hope to meet you someday.
Chinook Cottage
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| katie-ell |
Posted - May 16 2009 : 2:57:42 PM
So sorry I could not make it today. It's such a pretty day and I was really looking forward to meeting more FarmGirls. But had to work -- because of the rain yesterday.
Glad you and Dawn had a good time together. Hope to meet you next time!!
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| Chinook Cottage |
Posted - May 16 2009 : 2:48:31 PM
FarmGirl Day @ The Chicago Botanical Gardens
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Well I got to the Chicago Botanical Gardens about 1 pm and felt lost..I had never met anyone from MJ's and had n idea whom to look for..Then a nice lady(ddmashayekhi) approached me and simply said Maryjane..Wow what a relief..Someone found me:))
We waited for about 20 minutes before going out walking and talking..Well I think she did most of the talking...LOL..
I had a great time and am very happy have had the chance to meet Dawn.. So Thanks Dawn and the scones were just Yummy.
Chinook Cottage
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| ddmashayekhi |
Posted - May 16 2009 : 09:00:54 AM
See you all at one!
Dawn in IL |
| Chinook Cottage |
Posted - May 16 2009 : 06:02:56 AM
I will be there with bells on my toes:))LOL
Anyone know what their wearing yet..I still haven't made up my mind yet..
Chinook Cottage
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| City Chick |
Posted - May 16 2009 : 05:25:44 AM
Oh, ladies, I don't know if I'm going to make it. I seem to be having a relapse. My sore throat is back, my neck is hurting and I'm more congested this morning than I was in the past days. I'm going to run to the minute clinic today and rule out strep.
I hope you have a great time.
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| City Chick |
Posted - May 15 2009 : 3:42:06 PM
bumping this up as a reminder - for me! 
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| Sitnalta |
Posted - May 09 2009 : 7:12:31 PM
Sounds like you had a lovely time! How pretty it all must have been :D
hugs
Jessie
Farmgirl Sister #235
"You are my strength when I am weak. You are the treasure that I seek. You are my all in all. Seeking You as a precious jewel; Lord, to give up I'd be a fool. You are my all in all."
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| Chinook Cottage |
Posted - May 09 2009 : 1:20:15 PM
I"ll Be there..Can't wait to meet other farmgirls:)
Chinook Cottage
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| katie-ell |
Posted - May 09 2009 : 10:45:10 AM
I'll be there on the 16th. Shall we say 1 p.m. again -- meet outside of the Garden Shop?
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| ddmashayekhi |
Posted - May 09 2009 : 06:41:49 AM
May 16th looks good for me too Deb. Can anyone else make it next Saturday?
Melody, you will love the August bonsai event. They have the Japanese drummers there and it is quite a festive weekend. A perfect way to spend a birthday!
Dawn in IL |
| melody |
Posted - May 08 2009 : 07:24:14 AM
My son Elliott and I checked out the website and guess where we are going this summer???
The bonsai tree event in August just happens to fall on my birthday August 16th.....I would love to learn how to grow and maintain my very own bonsai tree!
Thanks for posting about the gardens! 'Cause now we are going....
Melody
Farmgirl #525
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| City Chick |
Posted - May 05 2009 : 03:38:48 AM
I'm free May 16th....
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| katie-ell |
Posted - Apr 22 2009 : 4:10:45 PM
We had such a great time together! And we somehow picked the perfect day -- before the cold wet rains hit our area again.
Linda, the apron is vintage -- found it at a church sale last year, along with many others. Glad you like it.
Dawn, the cookies were a big hit, especially with my husband who adores Ina in a foodie-love kinda way.
Who's up for another CBG visit? What Saturday in May might you be available -- Linda, Deb, Dawn, others?? Let's keep this going!!
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| ddmashayekhi |
Posted - Apr 22 2009 : 2:34:30 PM
Linda, I wrote on Sunday about our meeting in the Gathered Up section:
http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/snitz/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=31430
I had a great time with you and Katie. It was great to finally meet some IL farmgirls! Katie mentioned us trying to meet up in May. Anyone who wants to join us is more then welcome! The more the merrier!
Deb, thanks for mentioning Arbor Day (created by Jay Sterling Morton, founder of the arboretum) is free on Friday. I will be working there on Saturday morning for the members only plant sale. The plant sale for everyone will be on Sunday. They have beautiful trees, shrubs, roses, grasses, herbs, annuals and perennials on sale. The quality is unbelievable! The daffodils are showing off everywhere, especially on the west end at daffodil glade.
Let's try to throw out some dates in May to meet at Chicago Botanic Garden!
Dawn in IL |
| City Chick |
Posted - Apr 22 2009 : 12:07:17 PM
Sorry I missed this outing. Next time I hope I can make it.
On a side note - the Morton Arboretum is free this Friday - Arbor Day!
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| Alee |
Posted - Apr 22 2009 : 11:48:52 AM
Hi Linda!
I have heard that Chicago has one of the best botanical gardens! I bet iwas just gorgeous! Did you take pictures?
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
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