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| Alee |
Posted - Mar 27 2015 : 07:58:03 AM
Hi Everyone!
It has been awhile and I deeply apologize my friends! Things have been so full of change for us over the past two years, I feel like I am barely coming up for air!
I am working at a local aviation company and I love my job and the people I work with! It is such a diverse company and things are always changing!
We bought a cute little 1942 house last May and are in the process of trying to get her back to her old glory. It is a long and arduous path to try and restore a house that has had so much neglect and wear on it. One of our first steps was to start pulling up the carpet. Only a few rooms left and the house will be free of that burden. Thankfully the original hardwood floors are still there!
Nora just celebrated her 8th birthday! I can't hardly believe it!
I've missed you ladies! I can't wait to catch up!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
www.allergyjourneys.blogspot.com
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| Beverly Gill |
Posted - Apr 21 2015 : 06:57:36 AM
Alee, so happy you are back....and Nora is so sweet. It's. Beverly here..and even though I am very happy with my homesin India and Massachusetts....I sure am happy for you gals with older homes that
Breathe charm and character. Pictures please....even before you start....so we can dream with you.
Beverly Gill
There's no place like home |
| laurzgot |
Posted - Apr 17 2015 : 8:24:05 PM
Welcome back Alee. Time has flown by and Nora is so sweet looking.
Hugs,
Laurie
Country girl at heart
"Smile and be yourself everyday."
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| Song Sparrow |
Posted - Apr 17 2015 : 3:06:49 PM
Hi Alee, we haven't met but I'm glad to meet you now. I also live in a 1940's house and love it like crazy. And your little Nora is beautiful!
Amy
In every life there is a story, in every story there is a song.
www.danaherandcloud.com
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| LadyInRed |
Posted - Apr 02 2015 : 04:53:05 AM
Hi Alee...Welcome Back!!!
I know you were one of the farmgirls to start The Virtual Porch...and that is where I have been hanging out
the most over the last 4 years.
Nora is so Cute!!!
Would love to see some pictures of your 1940's House.
Hugs from the Welcome Home Committee (LOL),
Peggy
Farmgirl #1326
Dec 2011-Farmgirl of the Month
http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com
Don't allow others to steal the Glitz from your *SPARKLE*
Life is too short to knit with ugly yarn!
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| Beth Jones |
Posted - Apr 01 2015 : 3:56:32 PM
How sweet!! Welcome back, Alee, I remember seeing you on the forum!! Smiles, Beth
You can never be too kind!
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| Alee |
Posted - Apr 01 2015 : 3:16:34 PM
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Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
www.allergyjourneys.blogspot.com
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| forgetmenot |
Posted - Apr 01 2015 : 09:19:28 AM
Wow! How great to hear from you, Alee!!!!! I can hardly believe Nora is 8 already!! Time has really flown!
Ugh! I hate pulling up carpet! But, Yay, for the original hardwood!
Farmgirl sister #3926
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
| Alee |
Posted - Mar 31 2015 : 12:36:28 PM
Hahaha! You ladies are so funny! Thank you for loving me even though I dropped off the Radar for a while!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
www.allergyjourneys.blogspot.com
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| Ninibini |
Posted - Mar 30 2015 : 2:24:52 PM
That's what I was thinking, Grace! ALEE!!! So good to "see you!" And a happy belated birthday to Nora, too! Sounds like you've been busy, sister! I'm just so glad you're back and to hear things are going well! Hugs - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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| katmom |
Posted - Mar 30 2015 : 12:10:27 PM
OMG! it's a 'Alee sighting!!! WHoot Whoot, glad to see you back... hugz
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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| Alee |
Posted - Mar 29 2015 : 10:44:32 AM
Thanks ladies!! I'll find some pictures of the house for you from when we started forward
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
www.allergyjourneys.blogspot.com
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| texdane |
Posted - Mar 28 2015 : 4:04:19 PM
Alee!!!!
You're back! I can't believe little Nora is eight (but then again, I can't believe my Audrey is 12 and a half)!
Congrats on your house and good to see you back. Post pics!
Farmgirl Hugs,
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE
Chapter Leader, Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters
Farmgirl of the Month, January 2013
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger
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| prariehawk |
Posted - Mar 27 2015 : 8:28:37 PM
Welcome back, Alee! I've wondered how you've been doing. Can't believe Nora is eight already! Time sure does fly! Enjoy the house!
Cindy
"Come by the hills to the land where fancy is free; And stand where the peaks meet the sky and the rocks reach the sea.Where the rivers run clear and the bracken is gold in the sun. and cares of tomorrow must wait till this day is done"--Loreena McKennit
"In many ways, you don't just live in the country, it lives inside you"--Ellen Eilers
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| Marybeth |
Posted - Mar 27 2015 : 7:01:06 PM
Well HELLO Alee! It's been awhile and I cannot believe that Nora is * already. My Goodness!
I still have the Blueberry Doll you made for me.
Welcome again
MB
http://www.smallcityscenes.blogspot.com
www.day4plus.blogspot.com
"Life may not be the party we hoped for...but while we are here we might as well dance!" |
| ceridwen |
Posted - Mar 27 2015 : 5:02:09 PM
Connie, nice basket and clothes line! Cheers!
Carole
Farmgirl Sister 3610 - Nov 7/2011
http://www.carolesquiltingetc.com
http://musingaboutthisandthat.blogspot.com/
http://www.fibrejunction.com |
| Bonnie Ellis |
Posted - Mar 27 2015 : 4:53:17 PM
Allee: I am glad you are back. Your house was built the year I was born and it does take a lot of work to restore something that old (lol). I wish you the best of luck and can't wait to see a picture of it. Our house in the city was built in 1949.
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| Killarney |
Posted - Mar 27 2015 : 11:20:52 AM
Alee, we haven't met, but I'm so happy your back and so excited about your home! I love the 1940's. The music and the clothes and Oh! those Homes with such Charm and warmth! I am excited to see pictures also!
Farmgirl .jpg?v 44721088) Hugs! Connie
Imagine....#3392 |
| Bear5 |
Posted - Mar 27 2015 : 11:15:58 AM
So nice to see your post Alee!!!! Nora cannot be eight years old!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hugs.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
| cajungal |
Posted - Mar 27 2015 : 10:54:15 AM
Hey Alee!! So glad everyone is doing well. Wow, Nora is 8! Those kiddos sure grow up fast.
Good thing about MJ's farm is that when life pulls you away, you can come back like you never even left and just pick right up where you left off.
Catherine
Sister #76 (2005)
One of the best compliments from one of my daughters: "Moma, you smell good...like dirt.
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| lovinRchickens |
Posted - Mar 27 2015 : 10:38:57 AM
Hi Alee,
Welcome back and yes pictures would be wonderful of your little gem.
Farmgirl #5111
Farmgirl of the month October 2014
Blessings
~Kelly~ |
| Red Tractor Girl |
Posted - Mar 27 2015 : 09:56:16 AM
Hey Alee, I am so glad to hear from you again!! I have been wondering what you have been up to lately. It sounds like your new home will be such a gem when you have it all redone! Post some photos so we can all see it. Can't believe Nora turned 8 either. Wow, the time sure has flown by. I remember when you were talking about her at age 4!! Welcome back and I look forward to hearing more about all of your new life out in Montana.
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014 |
| ceridwen |
Posted - Mar 27 2015 : 09:47:58 AM
Hello Alee, I read you about barely coming up to the surface for air! Glad to meet you!
Your house sounds wonderful! We own an older home (built 1885) and I know what you mean about "restoring it's glory". It takes time and we have been at it for the past 11 years. Still not fully done. We were going to renovate the small bathroom on the main floor this year, but we had to tap into the reno budget to purchase a new furnace.
If you like working on badges,(as you restore your home), you might want to look at some of the badge requirements. I ended up working on the Home insulation one as we renovated and a couple of others! 
Enjoy!
Carole
Farmgirl Sister 3610 - Nov 7/2011
http://www.carolesquiltingetc.com
http://musingaboutthisandthat.blogspot.com/
http://www.fibrejunction.com |
| ceejay48 |
Posted - Mar 27 2015 : 09:02:26 AM
Good to "hear" from you Alee! Been wondering how things were with you! Good to hear your news!
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
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| Alee |
Posted - Mar 27 2015 : 08:38:24 AM
Good Morning MaryJane! We still have to scrape the carpet off the floor in Nora's room. They glued it down to the hardwood with really thick glue. Apparently they wanted that carpet to NEVER come up!
Sara- I agree! Its a great house with plaster walls, coved ceilings in the living room, a built in bookshelf in the living room and arched doorways. I love it!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
www.allergyjourneys.blogspot.com
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| YellowRose |
Posted - Mar 27 2015 : 08:10:19 AM
Alee, good to meet you and welcome back. I've always loved houses from the first half of the 20th century. They have so much personality and tend to lend themselves to many styles of decorating.
Sara
FarmGirl Sister #6034 Aug 25, 2014
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth.
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