T O P I C R E V I E W |
Moon |
Posted - Apr 24 2004 : 12:32:30 PM Just a suggestion -- you might want to consider having a section on animal husbandry (including natural health for animals, which stems directly from living organically) as well as a section on home-based businesses where people can share their ideas for ways to make money on the homestead....which seems to be the major thing holding most people back from making the leap -- "The Livlihood Question"
~Moon |
21 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
bramble |
Posted - Apr 12 2005 : 07:04:39 AM That's exactly why my husband left Colorado! He said that this is unusual for them to have this much , that fast at this time of the year but he is glad he's not there dealing with it anymore! I'm the winter lover in this family!
with a happy heart |
MeadowLark |
Posted - Apr 11 2005 : 09:08:30 AM Great idea Bramble...We all seem to be experiencing extreme weather. I could post some pics of twisters...glad I missed the 30" snow in Colorado but its snowing just west of me, yuk.![](icons/icon_smile_dead.gif)
"Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field. I'll meet you there." Rumi, 13th century. |
bramble |
Posted - Apr 11 2005 : 08:35:53 AM Sarah-- I'm never sure where to post weather related questions/ concerns. Just this past weekend Meadowlark (Jenny) had 4 tornadoes in Kansas and Colorado was buried by a late season snowstorm that took everyone by surprise. It might be nice to have a "Weather Report" forum on all of this wild, wacky and wicked weather we have been dealing with. It's also a nice way for us to see how different and similar our daily experiences are across the country and beyond. What do you think?
with a happy heart |
sourjayne |
Posted - Oct 05 2004 : 11:18:38 AM I suppose it is possible to do that here -- we actually have something like this for camping gear and backcountry items on our backcountry food website, but nobody has used it for a long time. If you have any backcountry related items, feel free to use backcountrybarter.com. But I'll create a swap shop here too. Have fun!
Sarah (sourjayne)
No artificial sweeteners added. |
Clare |
Posted - Oct 05 2004 : 10:49:13 AM Sarah - not sure if you caught this in the conversations or not, but it's been suggested starting a category entitled Swap Shop, or some variation thereof, where people could list items that they have to offer, either to trade or sell or give away. Let us know if this is possible! |
Kim |
Posted - Sep 09 2004 : 4:13:16 PM Great ideas for titles girls! My mind is drawing a blank.....! lol
farmgirl@heart Longaberger Lover and all things antique |
sourjayne |
Posted - Sep 09 2004 : 1:21:42 PM We all liked "Here's to Your Health." Way to go! I've created the new section. Still trying to figure out how to move posts from one section to the other. Should be a simple thing to do, but I'm not seeing the button for it. Hmmmm....
Sarah (sourjayne)
No artificial sweeteners added. |
Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Sep 04 2004 : 4:44:49 PM Gosh those are all so good!!
Jenny in Utah
Bloom where you are planted! |
LadyCrystal |
Posted - Sep 04 2004 : 4:12:20 PM If I could suggest "Body and Soul".Ways we stay try to stay healthy and happy with our bodies and our minds.
Just some suggestions,I like the others also.
Alicia
Follow your dreams |
jpbluesky |
Posted - Sep 04 2004 : 10:23:17 AM Here's another suggestion just to put two in the pot of choices. How about "Keeping Well"
jpbluesky
Love those big blue skies and wide open spaces. |
n/a |
Posted - Sep 03 2004 : 9:00:53 PM How about the "toast"..Here's to your health! |
sourjayne |
Posted - Sep 02 2004 : 3:35:51 PM That would be my job. Health Issues, eh? Do you have a snappy title in mind? Let's see who can come up with the best title/description ![](icons/icon_smile_clown.gif)
Sarah (sourjayne)
No artificial sweeteners added. |
LadyCrystal |
Posted - Sep 01 2004 : 7:13:31 PM How do you start a new section or is that something the moderator does?
Alicia
Follow your dreams |
Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Aug 28 2004 : 3:40:29 PM That IS a good idea!
Jenny in Utah
Bloom where you are planted! |
jpbluesky |
Posted - Aug 28 2004 : 12:17:41 PM I read the board quite a bit, and there have been references to healthy living and remedies for a few things, but not a designated section that deals primarily with health issues.
You should start one! It is a good idea, and I am sure all would be interested! I know I would.
jpbluesky
Love those big blue skies and wide open spaces. |
LadyCrystal |
Posted - Aug 28 2004 : 10:28:03 AM I was wondering if there was a section on Health issues?Or am I just missing it? Thanks, Alicia
Follow your dreams |
Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Jun 21 2004 : 9:31:20 PM Patzee...I am also a big Carla fan. I actually got to host a get together last October in my home with her as the speaker. (small informal thing) and she spent the night here (her husband too) they were the nicest, most down to earth people ever. I don't think anyone could go wrong having her book.....even those far from being able to move to the country could get alot out of it.
Jenny in Utah
Bloom where you are planted! |
patzee |
Posted - May 22 2004 : 10:33:31 AM Hi Paula: On the subject of "making the leap" if I had only one book to rely upon it would have to be Carla Emery's "Old Fashioned Recipe Book" an Encyclopedia of Country Living. Are you familiar with it? It's still available on her website. Carla can take the credit for most of my enthusiasm for country life and I've spent many hours enjoying this fabulous book. Anyone else a Carla fan?-Patzee |
Paula J. |
Posted - May 21 2004 : 09:30:25 AM To take this even further, what about a "how to" not only on earning a living, but just "making the leap." What are the things a person or family absolutely needs to know -- and where to go to find the knowledge. Okay, a checklist (I *adore* checklists!), in your first year you should strive to do A,B,C. In year two, add these steps. Etc.
pj
Paula J. Collinsville, OK dragonflybodywork@earthlink.net |
HiDez Gal |
Posted - May 19 2004 : 6:49:46 PM Agree a section for animals would be a good idea. A section for earning a living after making the leap to country life would probably be helpful for many of the members. Excellent ideas, can one of the MJF gals help to get these suggestions implemented?
From my favorite coffee cup: "A gal's gotta do what a gal's gotta do." Minnie Cody, 1901 |
Cowgurl |
Posted - May 16 2004 : 2:35:26 PM Great suggestions, Moon. I would be very interested in both of those topics.
Robin |