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| texdane |
Posted - Mar 04 2010 : 8:00:04 PM
I had a pretty stressful day today. Then, when I went to the mailbox, there was a wonderful handwritten letter from my MJF penpal! It came just at the right time! Her letter brightened my day, and I marvel at how much we have in common. How cool is this...the forum is based from MaryJane's Farm in Idaho, I'm in Connecticut, my penpal friend is in Minnesota, and we were matched up by someone in Washington State. 
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE |
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| texdane |
Posted - Mar 08 2010 : 05:07:27 AM
Debbie,
Neat story. It's changed alot here since then, too. Newtown has grown alot. I guess that's true of anywhere. Putting feelers out for a Chapter, but so far no bites...oh well.
I've always thought Idaho must be really beautiful. Enjoy.
Nicole
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE |
| blueroses |
Posted - Mar 07 2010 : 09:04:18 AM
Hi Nicole,
I lived there for 5 years - from 1994 -> 1999. I loved it there, but had to commute to NY for work so I couldn't get a real sense of community at the time. Too tired after all that driving. I loved Bethel and the old buildings (library. churches, etc) but then we made this really big move to Idaho. Now, I only commute about 5 minutes and I'm part of the city. I'm a member of the Chamber of Commerce, The Lions Club and on City Council. I know the postmaster, the ladies and men in the grocery stores, etc. I live in a city of about 7000. When I moved her it was only about 3000. Big influx of people during the boom before the bust!! I'm still living in town, and would like some acreage for chickens, goats, etc one day. I do miss CT/NY soooo much because that's where I was raised and all our families are still back there. We visit, but the lifestyle out here is great. I hope you find some folks to join a chapter. Be patient.
"You cannot find peace...by avoiding life."
Virginia Woolfe |
| texdane |
Posted - Mar 07 2010 : 04:21:02 AM
Hi Debbie,
Thanks for saying hi. Too bad your're not still in Bethel...I want to start a farmgirl chapter, and have gotten no replies! Did you live in Bethel long?
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE |
| mellaisbella |
Posted - Mar 06 2010 : 3:38:46 PM
what a way to brighten your day!
"we must be the change we wish to see in the world"
farmgal #150 |
| blueroses |
Posted - Mar 06 2010 : 07:27:09 AM
Nicole,
Just wanted to say Hi. I used to live in Bethel CT. I never met any other Farmgirls back then. Too bad. Enjoy!
"You cannot find peace...by avoiding life."
Virginia Woolfe |
| 4HMom |
Posted - Mar 05 2010 : 8:59:27 PM
You are right...HOW COOL IS THAT?? I love getting farmgirl mail. I can't tell you how many times mail has arrived at the perfect time...and getting to know girls from all over? Love it.
"Be the change you want to see in the world" -Gandhi |
| prairie_princess |
Posted - Mar 05 2010 : 5:53:32 PM
i had a day like that not long ago... i was so depressed one day, so lonely i couldn't even get out of bed. my hubby went and got the mail and a letter from my penpal came at just the right time... maybe we farmgals have a "connection" that goes way beyond words? :)
"Only two things that money can't buy, that's true love and homegrown tomatoes."
- Guy Clark
"The man who has planted a garden feels he has done something for the good of the world."
- Charles Dudley Warner |
| herblady55 |
Posted - Mar 04 2010 : 8:46:04 PM
Let's hear it for pen-pal's! Yeeeaaaaaaaa!!!!
Sister-chick# 905(Oct.7th2009)
Judy
Hugs&Squeezles!
I am not contained between my hat and my boots! -Walt Whitman- |
| farmmilkmama |
Posted - Mar 04 2010 : 8:44:36 PM
Well hey there penpal! I am glad that my letter arrived and that it was a bright spot in your day!
This is a great place to be. :) Ain't this a great site?
--* FarmMilkMama *--
Farmgirl Sister #1086
Be yourself.
Everyone else is already taken.
-Oscar Wilde
www.wakeupstartlearning.blogspot.com
www.farmfoodmama.blogspot.com |
| maggie14 |
Posted - Mar 04 2010 : 8:17:56 PM
it is!! I am so happy for you Nichole!!
Hugs,
Channah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Friendship is not something that can be bought, it is earned. |
| texdane |
Posted - Mar 04 2010 : 8:14:53 PM
Isn't it just the best? Hugs right back.
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE |
| maggie14 |
Posted - Mar 04 2010 : 8:04:15 PM
That is so neat Nichole!! I know it brightens my day when I get a letter froma farmgirl!!
Hugs,
Channah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Friendship is not something that can be bought, it is earned. |
