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| batznthebelfry |
Posted - Sep 26 2012 : 4:21:54 PM
Tomorrow night the computer will be turned off until I get back from the farm or if something else changes before then...Just want to say I will miss you all & you all have been very special to me this last few years.....You have brought me joy, lots of laughs & smiles, a few tears & just good ole advice..........When things are confusing I knew if I came here I would be welcomed & not judged......many of you I have grown to love & treasure........I have addresses for some of you so do expect letters from me....but I will miss being able to come here whenever I want or need to.....Thank you all for being here for me...& I will hopefully be back after a year or so off grid.....Michele'
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| hoosiercountry |
Posted - Apr 09 2015 : 4:31:31 PM
Dear Carole I keep in touch with Michele, her letters are heart warming joy to read. I still miss her here on the site, if you do manage to meet up with her please give her a big farm girl hug for me. Hugs Karla
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| ceridwen |
Posted - Apr 06 2015 : 12:13:16 PM
Betty, indeed Michele does write beautiful letters. So interesting to read.
For those looking for some Michele news, she is back in MA. She is doing well. Not sure she has access to the internet. We do still keep in touch. I had hoped to see her this weekend, as I was in MA, but family and business commitments kept me from getting to her. Cheers!
Carole
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| Betty J. |
Posted - Apr 06 2015 : 10:15:11 AM
I don't know if I have missed any posts from Michelle, but did come across a letter from her while she was away. She writes beautiful letters, and long. I could never think of that much to say, but they fully held my interest.
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| Rosemary |
Posted - Oct 14 2013 : 7:08:03 PM
Stay safe and COME BACK! :) |
| nabrown42 |
Posted - Oct 13 2013 : 06:24:50 AM
Thank you so much for the update. I've been so worried about her facing another New York Winter in her primitive abode. I know she's one touch and resourceful woman and I'm proud of her. I'll wait until she lets us know she's settled back in Mass and try to make up for my lack of letter writing.
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| Betty J. |
Posted - Oct 10 2013 : 6:17:10 PM
I just received a letter from Michelle a couple of days ago too. She is really proud of her accomplishments this past year and is looking forward to going home. I will keep in touch with her as much as I am able. She is one hard-working woman.
Betty in Pasco |
| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Oct 10 2013 : 6:06:42 PM
Thanks Peggy for letting every one know she is fine. I got a long letter from her today and she is looking forward to going back home to MASS. to be with hubby. She has lived off Grid for one year, wow where has the time gone?
She is moving back home on Oct 12th and like Peggy said as soon as she gets settled she will check in.
Hugs,
Debbie
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| LadyInRed |
Posted - Oct 10 2013 : 6:00:06 PM
Michelle...has just gone home to be with her husband.
That is all I really know.
I am sure that she will be back on MJF as soon as she is resettled.
blessings,
Peggy
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| nabrown42 |
Posted - Oct 10 2013 : 4:47:30 PM
Has anyone heard from Michelle lately? I haven't been reading or posting lately and am embarrassed to admit that I haven't written to her in months. Any updates would be appreciated.
"I've wept in the night for the shortness of sight that to someone's needs I've been blind; but I've yet to feel a twinge of regret for being a little too kind." |
| ptroupe |
Posted - Oct 27 2012 : 10:04:03 AM
Good luck, Michelle. May God bless you in all your endeavors.
Hugs,
Portia
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| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Oct 27 2012 : 09:00:20 AM
I too got a long letter from Michele and just to add to what Laurie has shared, the lady that she met goes to town once a month to the Walmart and has ask Michele to go along. Michele was thrilled and is looking forward to the trip to get out for awhile be with other women of like mind and stock up on supplies. As Laurie says she seems happy and at peace and I personally feel better about her being on her own, it is not the first time she has lived off Grid so she knows what to do and what to expect. I am so happy for her and enjoy her newsy letters so much, farmgirls she is keeping a journal of her year off grid and will write another book about her experiences, so I am thrilled about that, I have already put in my order:-)
I continue to keep our very special farmgirl friend in my heart, thoughts and prayers and look forward to her letters, and I love writing letters to her about what is going on on all the forums.
Well, till our next update, have a beautiful weekend everyone.
Hugs,
Debbie
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| laurentany |
Posted - Oct 26 2012 : 7:33:51 PM
I received a nice long letter from Michele today, and she is doing great, as Deb said.
Her exact words in her letter were "Please tell all the Hens I am doing good , the kids are happy, and I am feeling much more peace here."
She spoke about the gentleman on the other side of the farm who she calls "Mr. Grumpy" but explained that she set him straight right from the get go and all is fine now.
She also talked about all of the work she has done outside, and has to do still, but is loving it. She has learned how to make pancakes on the woodstove, and fashioned a "grill" from an old cage door so she can cook other things. She has met the woman who used to own the farm "Lucy" who is 78 years old and packs some heat (carries a gun), and stops by when she sees Michele outside. The other day she brought her a butternut squash, which Michele cooked on the woodstove and enjoyed.
Sounds like she is doing well. She misses communicating with everyone here, but does not miss TV or any other "modern" convenience so far! She is enjoying the peace and quiet.
Just thought I would update with what I have.
Hugs,
~Laurie
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| goneriding |
Posted - Oct 16 2012 : 07:47:06 AM
Yanno, actually, one of the nicest times of my life was when my fam and I lived in a teepee and did everything 'the hard way'. We had phones, of course, but could only watch broadcast TV with a generator. No DirectTV. We had to haul water because we found the water was too deep for a well. But, except for the ex being there, I thought it was fabulous. So quiet you could hear your heartbeat at times. So, in a way, I'm a little jealous of our BITB. Living that simply, absolutely NO tech, was fun and I still have good memories of it. If things go south in the country, I know I'm more than prepared to live no tech again.
Good luck to her and please keep us informed!! :-)
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| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Oct 15 2012 : 7:48:05 PM
I did get a letter from Michele last week and she is getting all settled in with her chickens, getting everything ready before winter sets in. So, far the weather has been beautiful so she can do a lot of the outdoor things that needs to be done. She is cooking in the wood cook stove and loving it, if anyone was meant for this life it is Michele.
I will keep you posted and will let her know all of you are thinking of her.
Hugs,
Debbie
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| goneriding |
Posted - Oct 15 2012 : 7:44:59 PM
I'm wondering also. Hope all is well.
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| desperadosdream |
Posted - Oct 15 2012 : 12:36:28 PM
If anyone has an update from time to time on Michele it would be appreciated. Praying for her and wondering how she is fairing off-grid.
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| Fiddlehead Farm |
Posted - Sep 27 2012 : 4:03:56 PM
Michelle,
Can't wait to hear all about your off-grid adventures! Did you post your address? Could you e-mail it to me?
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| fille de ferme |
Posted - Sep 27 2012 : 3:17:57 PM
Michelle :) Please take good care of yourself. Looking forward to your book. Will keep you in my prayers.
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| GirlwithHook |
Posted - Sep 27 2012 : 2:09:25 PM
Aww! I hope it's a short year...we'll miss you!
A hook, a book, and a good cup of coffee.... |
| GirlwithHook |
Posted - Sep 27 2012 : 2:07:35 PM
Aww! I hope it's a short year....
A hook, a book, and a good cup of coffee.... |
| hoosiercountry |
Posted - Sep 27 2012 : 11:02:10 AM
Dear Michele, I will miss reading your post and your useful advise. I also have your book and I will think of you often. You will be in my prayers, I wish you Gods sped on your new adventure in life. I will be looking forward to hearing of your life off grid. Hope to see another book, maybe. Best of everything to you and thank you for always helping me when I had questions. Take care Karla |
| crafter |
Posted - Sep 27 2012 : 10:37:51 AM
Keeping you in my prayers..enjoy the journey...be safe and happy!! Wishing you the BEST!!
Lori
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| Annette Kath |
Posted - Sep 27 2012 : 09:58:45 AM
Dear Michele',
Enjoy your time off the grid. Will be thinking of you!
Hugs,
Annette Kath
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| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Sep 27 2012 : 08:14:13 AM
I will miss you Dear Friend and Sister but I know you and I will have many letters flying back and forth. Take care of yourself, your babies and know you are loved. You will be in my heart and prayers always.
Hugs,
Debbie
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| rphelps4 |
Posted - Sep 26 2012 : 9:00:41 PM
Best of luck on your exciting adventure, I wish all the best in health and happiness, I am here for you if the is anything I can be of help with,and I too have your book so will think of you often! Old hen Roxanna |
