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| Dusky Beauty |
Posted - Jul 03 2011 : 5:45:05 PM
We've all had those sobering moments when we realize there's no getting around the fact that we are farmgirls, and no one but another farmgirl would completely understand.
Share your true stories!
I know I've gone farmgirl when...
... I keep baby farm animals in the warmest room of the house. And if that happens to be my bedroom, so be it.
... when my cousin posts a bird feeder she made out of an Arizona Green Tea can on facebook, her "friends" call it redneck, and I not only leap to her defense, I write down the directions because I think it's just as awesome an idea as she does.
... When I save 'garbage' like scrap boards, wire, newspaper and milk jugs. Not because I'm a hoarder but because I know I will need those items.
... When I am more excited over possibly winning Mother Earth News's heritage chicken starter kit and Tractor Supply Co. Gift certificate than I am for entering Redbook's sweepstakes for a Jamaican vacation and airfare.
... When a butt kickin wind storm comes up I run out to move my potted veggies into shelter and make sure my corn is still standing up before even shutting my windows(as of 5 minutes ago)
"The greatness of a nation and it's moral progress can be judged by the way it's animals are treated." ~Gandhi
http://silvermoonfarm.blogspot.com/
"After eating an entire bull, a mountain lion felt so good he started roaring. He kept it up until a hunter came along and shot him. The moral: When you're full of bull, keep your mouth shut.” ~Will Rogers |
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| Acelady02 |
Posted - Jul 29 2011 : 11:00:16 AM
For me I knew I had gone Farmgirl when....I was a girl...lol...I tried to fit in with the other girls but never did.
.....I help butcher chickens, cows and pigs as a young girl.
.....I worked in the garden instead of going to the mall.
.....I wore homemade clothes and was proud of it even when the other girls in school called me poor.
.....and so much more way back then, but NOW.
.....When I would rather look through magazines for heirloom seeds instead of clothes and shoes.
.....When paying for magazines that have to do with gardening, hunting and such...Mother Earth News use to be my favorite that was until I got my first issue of MaryJane Farm this week.
.....When my favorite things now are canning, gardening and just sitting on the front porch watching the hummingbirds or my horses.
And when people I know and my family start calling me Countrygirl all the time....I'm so proud to be a FARMGIRL and so happy to be part MJF....Penny
P.S Oh and also when my DH said that I act like a giddy little school girl when I walk my garden and get so excited when each little plant pokes its head up and again when they start producing..he said he has never seen anyone get so excited about that...I love to see the results of my labor...I feel like a new momma with each one...
God gives Miracles to those who Believe, Courage to those with Faith, Hope to those who Dream, Love to those who Accept, & Forgiveness to those who Ask...
So Keep Smiling! |
| Dusky Beauty |
Posted - Jul 28 2011 : 8:07:36 PM
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Originally posted by BalancingAct
When I "visit" my animals every hour in the barnyard to make sure they have enough water, shade, shelter, bug spray.
Phew, I was worried I was the only one who would disappear to "check on" the animals for no real reason. It's kinda like being a mom and doing a walk through the kid's bedroom while they sleep at night just to make sure they're all still breathing! LOL
"The greatness of a nation and it's moral progress can be judged by the way it's animals are treated." ~Gandhi
http://silvermoonfarm.blogspot.com/
"After eating an entire bull, a mountain lion felt so good he started roaring. He kept it up until a hunter came along and shot him. The moral: When you're full of bull, keep your mouth shut.” ~Will Rogers |
| BalancingAct |
Posted - Jul 28 2011 : 6:06:18 PM
When I have a brain-splitting headache and am out cleaning stalls instead of laying down for it to "go away".
When I "visit" my animals every hour in the barnyard to make sure they have enough water, shade, shelter, bug spray.
When I "talk" with the bees gathering pollen off my flowers.
When I'm at my friends house and we start talking about chickens antics while others who are not farmgirls roll their eyes and say "ewwww"
Farmgirl Sister #2851 -"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment." ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
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| Dusky Beauty |
Posted - Jul 26 2011 : 5:23:16 PM
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Originally posted by smiley
when a fun Saturday is the hubby and son take off to browse gun stores and daughter and I shop the thrift stores. I love this topic. Jen where in the Ozarks are you heading? We have plenty of compost no need to bring any.lol. Wait till you see how well our gardens grow rocks. NO matter how many years you remove them each springs tilling will give you a brand new crop!lol
Missouri Lea, My hubby is in school for his Paramedic and we're getting out of dodge as soon as he's finished. :) We're looking by Springfield and South of Rolla (Licking, Houston etc, wherever he is offered work first.
I'm farming in the desert as it is so I'm not too frightened.
"The greatness of a nation and it's moral progress can be judged by the way it's animals are treated." ~Gandhi
http://silvermoonfarm.blogspot.com/
"After eating an entire bull, a mountain lion felt so good he started roaring. He kept it up until a hunter came along and shot him. The moral: When you're full of bull, keep your mouth shut.” ~Will Rogers |
| Tea Lady |
Posted - Jul 26 2011 : 05:09:44 AM
Oh Lisa - thank you so much for the early morning laugh out loud! That's hysterical - and also understandable. I don't live around any Amish, but, hmmmm, maybe I should think about moving... And I'm older than you! Who knew Mrs. Robinson went farmgirl!?! Coo Coo Ka Choo... Too funny. Thanks again. What a great way to start the day! Love you all for making me smile and my day a little brighter.
Lorraine
(aka Tea Lady)
Farmgirl #1819
www.birdsandteas.com |
| smiley |
Posted - Jul 26 2011 : 04:41:22 AM
when a fun Saturday is the hubby and son take off to browse gun stores and daughter and I shop the thrift stores. I love this topic. Jen where in the Ozarks are you heading? We have plenty of compost no need to bring any.lol. Wait till you see how well our gardens grow rocks. NO matter how many years you remove them each springs tilling will give you a brand new crop!lol |
| Dusky Beauty |
Posted - Jul 25 2011 : 10:04:24 PM
Very real thought yesterday: Hubby and I are planning to move almost 1500 miles east to buy a farm... and I don't like to move a lot of junk so I like to fit only the things that *really* matter in the smallest Uhaul I can manage. We've discussed craigslisting our antique queen size solid wood pedestal bed, the washer, the dryer, the plasma flat screen-- but as I realized I was going to need to amend the soil to garden in the Ozarks, I wondered if and how I could bring my compost with us!!
I had the urge to leave behind a 52" flat screen television.... but BRING horse sh!t!!!!! ROFLMAO
"The greatness of a nation and it's moral progress can be judged by the way it's animals are treated." ~Gandhi
http://silvermoonfarm.blogspot.com/
"After eating an entire bull, a mountain lion felt so good he started roaring. He kept it up until a hunter came along and shot him. The moral: When you're full of bull, keep your mouth shut.” ~Will Rogers |
| Farmer Judy |
Posted - Jul 25 2011 : 8:50:52 PM
I've read thru this again just to end my night on a good note.
Sleep well sisters!
Judy
Born a city girl but a farm girl at heart! |
| farmmilkmama |
Posted - Jul 25 2011 : 6:30:50 PM
LOL Lisa! Too funny about the Amish guys. My husband always says "Yep, my farmgirl is gonna leave me for an Amish Man. He has his own farm (which we don't yet) and he can wear a beard (my hubby can't because of his job)." LOL!!
--* FarmMilkMama *--
Be yourself.
Everyone else is already taken.
-Oscar Wilde
www.farmfoodmama.blogspot.com
www.thehmmmschoolingmom.blogspot.com |
| nubidane |
Posted - Jul 25 2011 : 6:25:04 PM
-OK.. this is a bit racy...
BUT, you check out the "Hot" Amish guys, you know the single ones without the beards,
like most girls check out Brad Pitt or whoever..
Sorry, but a tanned 20 something Amish guy with sun streaked blonde hair.. I'm just saying....
& I am ashamed.. as I am 51.
-Also have to echo the love of TSC, just went there today, & drooled over the Ariat Fatbabies, bought 2 more muck buckets on sale, & felt satisfied as I left.
-& the thing you are most worried about someone taking from your garage (which seems to always be open) is your ample stash of canning jars.
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| farmmilkmama |
Posted - Jul 25 2011 : 5:54:11 PM
I LOVE this thread!!
You know you're a farmgirl when...
...all your Christmas gifts come from the thrift store or, if you're really feeling fancy, Tractor Supply!
...you finally had to replace your leather gloves because you wore them out.
...you big city relatives come to the last family get together, and say to you (while looking down their nose) "So...um, are you, like becoming Amish or something?" ;)
--* FarmMilkMama *--
Be yourself.
Everyone else is already taken.
-Oscar Wilde
www.farmfoodmama.blogspot.com
www.thehmmmschoolingmom.blogspot.com |
| Betty J. |
Posted - Jul 25 2011 : 4:42:57 PM
Meg, I love your description of a farmgirl. Kids do the darnedest things!
Betty in Pasco |
| Meg |
Posted - Jul 25 2011 : 4:18:46 PM
LOVE THIS TOPIC!
when a dirty pickup and cowboy hat still turns your head 
when you find your two year old squatting like a pro in the front yard (there goes the neighborhood!)
MaryJane's daughter,
Meg
megan@maryjanesfarm.org
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| Dirtduchess |
Posted - Jul 25 2011 : 10:16:04 AM
When I drive our 84 Chevy truck loaded with sacks of cow feed to the feed lot, and the cows nearly out run my husband opening the gate. It is a normal day for us. Love it.
http://myramblingcountryheart.blogspot.com |
| embchicken |
Posted - Jul 24 2011 : 10:39:17 AM
When I just don't care what "everyone else" thinks!
~ Elaine
Farmgirl sister #2822
"Find yourself a cup of tea; the teapot is behind you. Now tell me about hundreds of things." ~Saki
http://embchicken.blogspot.com
http://gusandtrudy.blogspot.com |
| jclambert |
Posted - Jul 23 2011 : 2:22:38 PM
When I'm climbing the fence in the cow lots to keep from getting ran over by a crazy yearling.
When Atwoods Farm and Ranch Supply became my favorite store.
Getting greasy helping my husband work on a tractor.
When I remember what chicken poop feels like between your toes (childhood memory)
Smelling my line dried clothes.
Judy
"Courage is when you're licked before you begin but you begin anyway and you see it through no matter what". Atticus Finch - To Kill a Mockingbird |
| Rachael |
Posted - Jul 22 2011 : 8:54:35 PM
When I my idea of an awesome date with my husband is going to IFA
Everyone wants chickens for pets because I talk about them so much!
When one of the best parts of the day is watering the garden!
You are jealous when you drive past a field and think about how you could map out each section into gardens, and how many chickens could live on it!
Winter Hollow Farm |
| Tea Lady |
Posted - Jul 22 2011 : 4:12:41 PM
Hi Farmer Judy - We're not too far from each other. I live in Morris, IL. If you ever get down this way, let me know and you can hook up with me and the other farmgirls in our chapter (a very small but fun chapter). We'd love to meet you. Isn't this a fun topic? I've had a blast reading everyone's posts. Too funny... Keep cool...
Lorraine
(aka Tea Lady)
Farmgirl #1819
www.birdsandteas.com |
| Farmer Judy |
Posted - Jul 22 2011 : 1:50:26 PM
When my local library has to keep ordering things special for me to read all about farming and animals
When I walk like one and talk like one (Farmgirl)
When I can remember the first time I was in Farm and Fleet and there is music in the background (from my memories not in the store)
When I get sickened by all the talk of GMOs and massive livestock antibiotics
When I get a great deal ($1 each) on overalls at the local thrift store and my husband sees me in nothing else for weeks
When I trade alone time to go to the Farmers Market
Born a city girl but a farm girl at heart! |
| prayin granny |
Posted - Jul 22 2011 : 11:09:27 AM
When I am finally beginnning to look for recipes to make all things homemade..........
Tortillas, naan, breads, jams, sauces, laundry soap, dish soap, cleaners, etc.
I have not begun to complete all that I want to try. But I am anxious to get going!!
And amen on all above, especially the reading and magazine material!!
Blessings, Linda
www.scatteredlittleblessings.blogspot.com
Country at Heart |
| Ninibini |
Posted - Jul 22 2011 : 09:16:53 AM
... When you come home from church on a balmy, hot, hazy Sunday morning, dressed to the nines, see a rabbit in your garden, and go right in after him - heels deep in the mud and dress hiked up over your knees, yelling at the poor thing - vowing you'll get him if it's the last thing you do - as if you're some kind of crazed wildwoman, all the while wondering what hossenfeffer tastes like...
And, yes, the neighbors are STILL talking about it...
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
www.papercraftingwithnini.myctmh.com
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| Dorinda |
Posted - Jul 22 2011 : 07:58:49 AM
When I pull up wooden tomatoe stakes and my glove has a hole in it and I pick out the splinters later in my fingers with my teeth!!
When I worry because my cow is breathing heavy.
When I step in side the store at Tractor Supply and loving the smell of it.
When I walk across the wet grass bare footed.
When I'm picking wild black berries.
When I'm thinking about scooping up cow manure for my garden.
When I'm in my kitchen on Sunday cooking dinner with all the fresh veggies from my garden.
When my tractor is making a funny noise I can't sleep from worrying about it.
Seize The Day!
Dorinda |
| Fiddlehead Farm |
Posted - Jul 22 2011 : 06:05:58 AM
You know you've gone Farmgirl when...
The best score you ever made at a second hand shop was a brand new, knee high, green pair of Hunter Muck Boots still in the box, in your size for $30!!!!!!
You've been practicing for 4 years to become self-sufficient. You sell all your unneccessary items to buy equipment for your farm. You spend hours scouring real-estate ads and days looking at farms for sale. Your dream is so close you can almost taste it.
Most of your friends on Facebook have real farms and animals...not Farmville.
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
farmgirl sister #922
I ask not for a larger garden, but for finer seeds.
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
- E. B. White |
| Nana Shirl |
Posted - Jul 22 2011 : 05:17:44 AM
Early Dusk after a fresh rain..the pungent smell of sage....a beautiful FULL rainbow...with a deer family of five grazing less than a city block from my back door right an the end of the rainbow..country gold...ummm love the fresh rain n blessings of God n peace...a time with God..oh so peaceful ummmhuh
You can't get a cup of tea big enough or a book long enough to suit me. ~C.S. Lewis |
| brightmeadow |
Posted - Jul 20 2011 : 8:26:00 PM
I realized that Bee Poop my neighbors are willing to sue me over, would not even be noticeable by me...
You shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands - You shall be happy and it shall be well with you. -Psalm 128.2
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