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| country lawyer |
Posted - Jun 21 2006 : 06:57:51 AM
Farm Fair Celebration Give-Away
I sure wish I could go to the Farm Fair at MaryJane's Farm, don't you? (And, for those of you who are going...lucky Farmgirls....we want to hear about everything when you get back!) For me, disappointment always leads to either shopping or eating. In this case, it has led to both! I ordered my "ToteBag Special" from MaryJane's Farm this morning (shopping!) which has the Farmgirl Budget Mix inside (soon to be doing some baking and GOOD eating!). To celebrate the upcoming Farm Fair (July 1 and 2) at MaryJane's Farm, decided to have a little give-away, Frannie-style. The prize? A "ToteBag Special" from MaryJane's Farm: a beautiful "Farmgirl at Heart" tote. The goodies inside the tote are Farmgirl Budget Mix (unbleached white), the "Farm Kitchen" issue, and a flour sack apron pattern. (Look on page 51 of the "Farm Kitchen" issue or MJ's website to see it.) So, here goes, everyone who posts a response by finishing one of the following sentences will be entered in the drawing. Winner gets the "ToteBag Special," straight from the Farm.
Here's the sentence to complete:
If I could go MaryJane's Farm Fair this year, the first thing I'd do is.....
OR
When I get to MaryJane's Farm Fair this year, the first thing I'm going to do is.....
I don't know when the drawing will take place, so hurry up and enter.
"All shall be well and all shall be well and all manner of things shall be well."
Julian of Norwich |
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| FarrarFarmgirl |
Posted - Jun 26 2006 : 1:18:34 PM
Patti,
I'm so happy for you that your name was pulled. Last one in and first one out. What a treat to be able to make something from MJF. That should give your setting and living quarters a much needed boost once you bake one of the bakeovers and fill your camper up with some good country smells.
I'm so glad to see you back on the forum. You have certainly been missed. I apologize profusely for being so remiss in not keeping in better contact with you. I've not been there to lend too much support or encouragement to you. You have been heavy on my thoughts though, but how could you know that, I want to take the opportunity to let you know I will try to do a much better job of keeping in touch.
Consequently I would have had a better idea of what all is going on so, I'm sorry to hear of all the setbacks and hardships you are having to experience, but I know you and your husband will pull through. You are in the firing proces of perfection, think of how a silversmith must watch over the smelting pot pulling out all the impurities before it is ready to be cast into something beautiful.
I don't mean to minimalize your situation in the least, but you know God would not let you go through something this strenuous if He didn't have something more grandeous in mind for you. And you have probably already heard this a hundred times, but as one farmgirl friend to another let me remind you that He doesn't bring you to it, if He can't bring you through it. His grace and mercy are very present, indeed. I know you are a woman of faith so I pray that your faith is becoming stronger and stronger every day as you fully and first-handedly (sp?) realize that He is your provider for all things. You and your family are in my prayers for strength, patience, humor, trust and complete dependency on your heavenly Father for all things, including His wisdom, love, peace and the ability to rest in His sovereignty.
I'm sending you a hug, I hope you can feel it, one of these days.....one of these days....we will actually get together and you'll get to see just how heartfelt my wishes are for you. Take care, my friend and know you are loved by all here who want to see you reach the fulfillment of your dreams. WE are all dreaming with you.
(you are)In His hands,
Lynda L.
Pray in faith and you will not live in doubt.
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| junebug |
Posted - Jun 26 2006 : 12:38:24 PM
Lucky Lady!!!!
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| Luzy |
Posted - Jun 26 2006 : 12:00:09 PM
Way to go Patti! Congrats!!
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| Tina Michelle |
Posted - Jun 26 2006 : 11:47:55 AM
Congratulations Patti!
~Seize the Day! Live, Love, Laugh~ |
| Mumof3 |
Posted - Jun 26 2006 : 09:41:55 AM
Yea for Patti!! This should brighten up her day!!
Karin |
| Garden_artist |
Posted - Jun 26 2006 : 09:17:19 AM
Congratulations Patti, enjoy!!!!
When I feel spring coming I have to plant or I’ll go crazy! |
| therusticcottage |
Posted - Jun 26 2006 : 07:53:39 AM
Congrats to Patti!!!!!
"But as for me & my house we will serve the LORD!" Joshua 24:15
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| country lawyer |
Posted - Jun 26 2006 : 06:16:16 AM
It was so much fun to read the responses! I put everyone's name in my hat a moment ago and asked my daughter to pull one out. Happymama58, Patti, your name was picked! Email me with your mailing address so I can send the word to Nick at the Farm. Congrats! Let us know what you make with the Baking Mix!
"All shall be well and all shall be well and all manner of things shall be well."
Julian of Norwich |
| happymama58 |
Posted - Jun 24 2006 : 09:38:01 AM
I was planning to go to the Farm Fair this year, but with my job situation, living on the land without a house and so much to do, my car in the shop (long story, very expensive to fix), and my hearing about my job being June 29, it's now out of the question. BUT, if I could have gone, the first thing I would have done is breathed a sigh of relief and a prayer of thanks that I'd made it!
Some people search for happiness; others create it.
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| Tina Michelle |
Posted - Jun 23 2006 : 4:34:25 PM
If I could go to MaryJane's Farm Fair..the first thing I would do would be to stretch my legs from the looong ride...arch my back..and say"ahh!"..then breathe in that good old fresh country air..then start listening for all of the wonderful sounds of farm folks gathering, chatting, and laughing and feel like I was part of a wonderful gathering of folks enjoying a beautiful day of sunshine, fun and laughter. I'd mosey my way over to where the action was..take long looks at the rolling land and fields and just breathe in the smells again..by then the air would have smells of fine farmgirl cooking, the smell of the dirt and the grasses..earthy smells...mingling with good old home cooking. I'd meander through the vendor areas and admire all the farm handicraft items...I'd have to try some of the yummy foods available of course..and being a girl..I'd have to shop for unique things.. I'd also find myself watching people..I'd look at the babies in their mom's arms, the children laughing and enjoying the day too.The couples holding hads and walking together..I'd find myself wishing I could capture the smiles, the atmosphere on camera to carry the moments with me for later enjoyment and say to myself.."what a gorgeous day".
~Seize the Day! Live, Love, Laugh~ |
| Photobugs |
Posted - Jun 23 2006 : 4:12:03 PM
The first thing I will likely do upon arrival is look for my vendor space or for Lucas to tell me where to plant myself. Then I'll get to luggin' boxes of goodies to set up. I have been going through boxes and pricing things. I made some vintage styled price tags that fit in with the farmgirl theme.
Then I am sure I will have to find something to drink (the lemonade sounded good) as I will probably be exhausted! In between carrying boxes I am sure I will be meetin' other farmgirls and laughing it up! Of course there is the shopping. So much to do...
Pamela
"I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!" |
| country lawyer |
Posted - Jun 22 2006 : 5:19:43 PM
Farmgirls, Y'all have through the weekend to join in this fun. I'm headed out of town in the a.m. and will plan to do the drawing when I get back on Monday. So...let's hear from some more of you! Farm Fair is the very next weekend!
"All shall be well and all shall be well and all manner of things shall be well."
Julian of Norwich |
| sonflowergurl |
Posted - Jun 22 2006 : 07:42:22 AM
Such an awesome idea!!! Thanks Rebekah! (I'm going to answer this before reading anyone else's posts...)
If I could go MaryJane's Farm Fair this year, the first thing I'd do is.....head for the flour mill or sit in a truckload of wheat (as pictured here... http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/tour/virtual/tour4.as ). I love the smell of fresh ground flour and harvested wheat baking in the sun. When I was a girl, I'd ride on the wheat in the back of the wheat truck on the way to the grain elevator in town. On the way there, I'd eat handfuls of wheat, which would turn to a wheaty "gum" because of the gluton....boy do I miss those smells!!! Yep, I'd head for the grain first. Later on I'd walk through the fields of flowers and veggies and after that I'd check out the booths before bunking down in my tent. Oh, I'd love to go to Farm Fair!!! (Or just spend a few weeks on a farm...I so miss the smell of hay and feed and grain!)
BTW---here's a link to the mill near where I grew up. It's no longer used for "food grade" flour, but it's still in action making feed and has a neat store. I love to take my kids there when we go "home", then we play in the park just a 1/2 mile down the river. So many memories there, it's where I went to high school too!
http://www.millpictures.com/products/details.cfm?p=Ks-96-01-Champeny-OldOxfordMill&c=USA
Katee
The end will justify the pain it took to get us here.
"Looking Toward the Son"---- http://sonflowergirl731.blogspot.com
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| country lawyer |
Posted - Jun 22 2006 : 07:18:26 AM
This is great! Keep those posts coming! If only we all could go...wouldn't that be amazing? Everybody there for one huge Farmgirl party...spinning and meeting and hugging and laughing and stretching and basking and crying and eating and sharing and apron-ing and shopping and camping and dancing...and...and...and...tell us more!
"All shall be well and all shall be well and all manner of things shall be well."
Julian of Norwich |
| Whimsy_girl |
Posted - Jun 21 2006 : 2:59:29 PM
What a nice thing to do for us!!
When I get to Farm Fair this year, The first thing I will do is going to be take my 2 year old to the potty because we are potty training and every time we stop we will have to take her.. if that doesn't count, the first thing we will do after that would be to treat ourselves to the shortcake booth because my little girls LOVE berries, love cake and don't get whipped cream very often so that will be a huge deal for them after sitting in the car for that long.
Bobbi.
you can be oh so smart, or you can be oh so positive. I wasted a lot of time being smart I prefer being positive. |
| sillyfoulks |
Posted - Jun 21 2006 : 2:00:06 PM
I would love to to make it to the Farm Fair. However, I am just so busy right now. To busy to be gone for more then just a day or so, and the farm fair is just to far to make a day trip. Between the veggies, animals, kids, and community obligations I am surprised I can even breath. However, if I could go to MaryJane's Farm Fair this year, the first thing I'd do is SCREAM and jump up and down, like I won the big prize on a game show.
Elizabeth
Not how long, but how well you have lived is the main thing.
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| cmandle |
Posted - Jun 21 2006 : 1:59:28 PM
If I could go to MaryJane's Farm Fair this year, the first thing I'd do is look around for a tall, cool glass of fresh lemonade. There's got to be fresh lemonade there, right? Then I'd just smile as I walked around absorbing it all - all of the neat ladies and the beautiful farm, would hope to bump into MaryJane or Cindylou, would probably go nutso over crafts and homemade things...wish I could be there.
:)
Catherine
* Proud wife of Dan * Jackson's Mom * Still missing Lucy the Cat... * |
| Garden_artist |
Posted - Jun 21 2006 : 12:50:13 PM
What a very nice and special idea Rebekah, I was kinda feeling the same way you do. I would love to go to farm fair, but that would mean leaving a lot of work at the nursery for my parents, so it'll have to be another time.
If I could go to MaryJanes Farm Fair this year, I would get out of the car look at my daughter and take a big breath of fresh Idaho air. I know we would both be so excited, we'd have the largest smiles on our faces that our cheeks would hurt. I would start looking around immediately for the 2 new farm quilts & Cindylou. Heather and I would probably stop in our tracks once we saw the fresh strawberry shortcake. We'd have to order one and share it, giving us the delicious energy to walk around and take it all in. I would love to meet everyone in person that we talk to each day and see all the ladies dressed in their fine country wear.
I hope everyone going has a safe and wonderful trip, you'll be in our prayers. And those that get to stay the night, look up in the sky and see all the stars around you. Just think that's how many farmgirls there are in the world wishing they were there with ya. Have a great time.
When I feel spring coming I have to plant or I’ll go crazy! |
| Rebekka Mae |
Posted - Jun 21 2006 : 12:23:57 PM
Sweet Rebekah-
When I get to farm fair...I am going to set up my little booth- with slings and other Mama delights, get my daughter some fresh strawberries and peas, rub my growing belly and enjoy watching all the girls comin' up the road! I can't wait to sit there for a few days just seeing what will happen- and you know with these farmgirls something always does!!!
XOXO, Rebekka
(I will take our name in all it's spellings to the farm for you! And I just have to say, having hand sewn alot of those little 'farmgirl at heart' patches that those totes are made with alot of love- the letters are so beautiful and are really fun to stitch, you would think I would have made myself one by now!) |
| junebug |
Posted - Jun 21 2006 : 11:59:46 AM
What a neat idea Rebekah, and so sweet! Since I'm not able to go this year, this is the next best thing so here I go:
If I could go to MaryJanes Farm this year, the first thing I would do is find Mary Jane and give her a big hug for all she's done to make farmgirl living SO cool!!!!!
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| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Jun 21 2006 : 11:51:42 AM
The first thing I would do is adjust my apron and head out to see her cow. I would bring greetings from Mona.
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
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| wvtracy |
Posted - Jun 21 2006 : 11:24:53 AM
If I could go to MaryJane's farm this year, the first thing I would do is...hold my breath and take it all in. The smell, the sounds, the beautiful farm girls, the thrill of actually being there. Then I would hunt down MJ and thank her from the bottom of my heart for doing such a wonderful job at getting kindred spirits together.
Tracy
www.handstoworkdesigns.com |
| blueroses |
Posted - Jun 21 2006 : 11:24:35 AM
When I go to the Farm Fair this year, the first thing I'm gonna do is straighten my apron, put on my straw hat, find the restroom, and then go and see how many of you are there with your name tags on so I can say Hi.
"You cannot find peace...by avoiding life."
Virginia Woolfe |
| Luzy |
Posted - Jun 21 2006 : 10:59:41 AM
If I could go to Farm Fair the first thing I'd do: find the strawberry shortcake booth!!! Looks sooo yummy in the pictures!! Hugs, Luzy
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| Nancy Gartenman |
Posted - Jun 21 2006 : 10:44:35 AM
If I could go to Mary Jane's farm fair this year, the first thing I would do is go lay down in one of her outdoor living tents because I usually get car sick.
NANCY JO |
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