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| CherryPie |
Posted - Jan 01 2010 : 08:56:29 AM
What unexpected thing have you learned that you love now that you're living the MJ way? For me, I've learned that the sight of a fluffy chicken rear-end is a beautiful sight (same with those amazing feet they have). I never in my wildest dreams would have expected that I'd be thrilled to see fluffy chicken rears some day.
Kimberly Ann
Farmgirl Sister #225
Crochet Geek, Newbie Fiddler, Would-be Farmer, Backyard Chicken Rancher, Eager Podcaster
http://beesinourbonnetsintheburbs.blogspot.com/
Podcasts at http://thefannyfarm.blogspot.com/ |
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| paradiseplantation |
Posted - Jan 05 2010 : 09:09:31 AM
i have learned that support groups don't have to sit around in a circle and look eye-to-eye with you. Nope. Some support groups gather around a virtual porch, sharing their baked goods, talking softly while working on a craft project, and encouraging each other to do their best, listen with understanding to their worst, and propping them up with advice, suggestions or just prayers. I've learned that friendship on this forum goes pretty deep, and I can never tell y'all just how precious that is to me. Thanks, ladies.
from the hearts of paradise... |
| Faransgirl |
Posted - Jan 03 2010 : 8:25:08 PM
I love aprons, I love hanging out my clothes even though the HA says I can't, I love my much boots and I love fresh veggies.
Farmgirl Sister 572
May the force of the horse be with you. |
| prariehawk |
Posted - Jan 03 2010 : 4:51:57 PM
I've discovered that I too love aprons, even to the point of making my own.
Also that building raised garden beds and planning my garden are FUN!
That I wish I lived in a community that allowed chickens.
That those hours I spent fishing in the pond and wandering around my grandparents' homestead when I was young have stayed with me all these years.
cindy
"Dog is my co-pilot"
Visit my blog at http://www.farmerinthebelle.blogspot.com/ |
| Old Spirit |
Posted - Jan 03 2010 : 04:50:31 AM
Just being at home. The total peace I feel when I look outside and see my sheep, chickens, garden and no one looking back at me across the road. The simple simplicity of it even though it is a lot of hard work.
Rae
Farm Girl #647
...those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles:...
Isaiah 40:31
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| cheneygal |
Posted - Jan 02 2010 : 8:01:47 PM
First and foremost....after losing a very dear loved one 2 mos. ago and spilling my guts on another post here, I have some very good friends who helped me through it (Teresa, that would be you), and others also. Seems strange, I feel closer to you gals here than some of my friends. I've simplifed my life in a few ways the last year and really love that also. Many more things I love, but can only think of the obvious at the moment!!
live, laugh, love |
| Maryjane Lee |
Posted - Jan 01 2010 : 10:13:49 PM
Oh my, there is so much that I love now living the MJ life! Mostly getting back to the basics!
Her book MaryJane's Stitching Room taught me how to crochet! I now have a crochet hook in my hand making dishclothes each day!
I love making my own laundry detergent, that smells heavenly! I have been making it over a year now!
Cooking with cast iron! I LOVE to cook with cast iron now and the clean up is so simple!
Glamping with my 1957 cutie pie travel trailer and cooking dutch~oven style!
I now wear an apron each day and still feel pretty!
Through MaryJane's Farm I have gained sweet friendships through the sisterhood she offers! Life~long friendships!
I could go on and on! THANK YOU MARYJANE for changing my life forever!
Hugs!
Maryjane Lee
Farmgirl #44
http://thebeehivecottage.blogspot.com
http://sweetsassysadielee.blogspot.com
http://beehivecottage.etsy.com
http://sassysadielee.etsy.com |
| Claude09647 |
Posted - Jan 01 2010 : 6:54:14 PM
i would have to say that MJF has helped me greatly love the farm life. I was new to it when i found MJF and hated it but she has pointed out so many new and wonderful things that i love!
http://claude09647.blogspot.com/
Check out my ETSY store too! I'm loving it!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/Claudiascraftshop |
| herblady55 |
Posted - Jan 01 2010 : 4:32:28 PM
~I love making my own laundry detergent. Never thought about it until I found this site.
~I'm happy that I got away from cleaning sponges. Now I use thin white washcloths that I buy cheap at Walmart and can bleach when needed. Again, found it on this site
~I make my own cleanser now instead of using store bought crap that chokes you...This site
~Just spending time on here learning with, laughing with and Loving my new sista friends!
I can't wait to learn even more this year!!
Thanks girls...keep it up!
Farmgirl Sister# 905
Judy
Hugs&Squeezles!
I am not contained between my hat and my boots! -Walt Whitman- |
| goneriding |
Posted - Jan 01 2010 : 12:26:31 PM
Sitting on the front porch and jawin' with hubby or the neighbors...or better yet, just watching the eagles (Bald and Golden) and Hawks fly about the sky or dive-bombing the squeakers, not talking at all, silence is golden.
Finding a good deal.
*Actually, the first two I've always loved, just got away from it for a while and now have re-found them.*
Bowling with a league. I always kind of thought bowlers were goofs but have found some nice people there, made some good acquaintances.
For uber-opinionated, pleasurable horse related reading, please visit http://horseinfoperson.blogspot.com/
I have some other blogs in the works...please stay tuned and I'll let you know where to go! :-)
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| Annab |
Posted - Jan 01 2010 : 11:30:51 AM
I have learned that there a so many of us out there and that's so cool.
Although we come from diverse backgrounds and beliefs, the same common thread binds us all together....and that's a love for gardening, farming, making good use of the things we are already blessed with and not being afraid of gettin' a little dirty along the way.
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| katmom |
Posted - Jan 01 2010 : 11:19:11 AM
haha! for me it is the "Humor" on this forum....
I never new about "pasty butt"...
learned that I am not the only farm gal to lock herself outside the house wearing flimsy P.J.'s,.
not letting "mother" die(bread yeast foam),
garden surprizes in the form of unwanted critters,
and a ton of other silly stories to numorous to mention...
Thanx for all the panty wetting laughs & giggles.
Looking forward to more in 2010.
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
"I've never met a sewing machine I didn't like!"
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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| Alee |
Posted - Jan 01 2010 : 10:06:35 AM
I have learned that I love the smell of clean laundry and the smell of hand washing dishes!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
www.allergyjourneys.blogspot.com
Put your pin on the farmgirl map! www.farmgirlmap.blogspot.com |
| dutchy |
Posted - Jan 01 2010 : 09:28:08 AM
TOO many to mention them all so will just tell a few
* I just LOVE the thrift! Went there a few times before joining MJF but since then....want to go every time 
* BUTTONS!! ´nuf said
* I REALLY would like to try making my own laundry soap IF I could find all the right ingrediënts here.
I can go on and on and on, but leave it at these 3
Hugs from Marian/Dutchy, a farmgirl from the Netherlands :)
My personal blog:
http://just-me-a-dutch-girl.blogspot.com/
Almost daily updates on me and mine :)
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| bobbinrobin |
Posted - Jan 01 2010 : 09:12:22 AM
Never knew I loved to use knitted yarn dish cloths until Karen (kpaints) gifted me with two. Now I'm lusting after one of her spiffer pads!
How beautiful a day can be when kindness touches it. -G. Elliston
www.sharnymcclarny.etsy.com
www.bobbinrobin.etsy.com |
| 1badmamawolf |
Posted - Jan 01 2010 : 09:11:33 AM
Kimberly, it's the norm to look at them to make sure they don't have pastey butt, lol.
I learned that there are quite a few women that are like me (now thats really, really scarey), althou wicked minds do think alike, so I have made a few good friends,lol.
"Treat the earth well, it was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children" |
