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| ruralfarmgirl |
Posted - Jun 18 2008 : 10:26:18 PM
Karen and I were talking on another thread about Jane Austen - and the movie called "Becoming Jane". Then we thought.. what a great idea for our MaryJane... "becoming maryjane" a- midway memoir..... hmmmmmmmmmm
Rene~Prosser Farmgirl #185
" Plant goodness, harvest the fruit of loyalty, plow the new ground of knowledge. Hosea 10:12 |
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| Contrary Wife |
Posted - Nov 30 2008 : 2:13:23 PM
It is so wonderful to find so many independent, but like minded women in place isn't it. Even comforting, if you ask me.
Teresa Sue
Farmgirl Sister #316
MJ's Heirloom Mavens Badgebadger
MJ's Heirloom Mavens Bookclub Coordinator
"Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly." The Dalai Lama |
| 5 acre Farmgirl |
Posted - Oct 16 2008 : 8:04:18 PM
Hello Farmgirls...I am still in awe of myself, having finally found "me" even though I am over 50,,,,,
I feel as if, I am a bird let out of a cage, I too, have always been a wee bit "different", tis hard to keep friends, when one is soo different, grew up very much the same as Alee...no friends or a VERY few....my parents were very abusive, so, we didnt go anywhere for fear that everyone would find out....then I turned 16 got my license, and they could not keep this bird in her cage anymore, now 30 some years later and 2 marriages, 6 grown children , I find my self,,,,,....this is hilarious.....   Thanks to all of you Farmgirl Sisters that just accept me and my sometimes of posts....Your the best....
Farmgirl Sister #368
http://froccsfrillsfurbiloesandmore.blogspot.com
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| Alee |
Posted - Sep 27 2008 : 06:06:06 AM
I have been on this forum for a few years. I know I felt like I found long lost family when I found MaryJane. I was always kind of different than everyone else. I walked to my own pace even in Elementary school. I had friends but rarely did I find friends that loved my interests as much as I did.
But what I hadn't known I was missing, was tons of like interests that I hadn't been exposed to (or shunned growing up since I was a bit of a tom-boy). And when I found the forum I was amazed. I felt like everyone was instantly my friend which was a rather different feeling since, as I stated before, I always walked to my own beat and in public schools that often means that you aren't "cool".
I remember my first garden I had no idea what I was doing and my mom very sweetly let me have a "bit of earth" to myself. I planted many things, but the only thing that grew was zucchini. This was in elementary school. I turned the earth myself, planted the seeds, and watered it. A few years after the great zucchini year, I planted another garden. This time I had a great harvest of tomatoes, lavender, 2 types of mint and even a little tiny asparagus plant.
I think the think I love most about this forum is that no matter who joins, they become part of my huge family because it seems that somehow, the great MaryJane magnet draws so many amazing women here! I love it
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
Please come visit Nora and me on our blog: www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
Put your pin on the farmgirl map! www.farmgirlmap.blogspot.com |
| deeredawn |
Posted - Sep 25 2008 : 5:09:42 PM
Best Hen "Fren" Karen:
All roads lead home... dontcha know that? This (MJF-MaryJanes Forum) is the "home" in our hearts. We all feel welcome, special, gifted, encouraged, strengthed and loved here. Its where we visit when we are angry, sad, ornery (more me than anyone!) or happy; we visit to bask in the glow of the best gift ever: farmgirl friendship.
Dawn #279
MJ's Heirloom Mavens/Mother Hen
http://heirloommavens.blogspot.com
http://harvestthymefarm.blogspot.com
"I figure if a girl wants to be a legend, she should go ahead and be one!"...Calamity Jane |
| LivingWell4You |
Posted - Sep 25 2008 : 4:44:58 PM
Terri, I found myself 3 months ago when I bought my first MaryJanes Farm magazine and I'm 52.
Wanna know something else really cool? My parents built the house Robbie and I are now living in back in 1968. That spring my dad. at the age of 52, broke ground on the other side of the driveway to put in some gardens. Guess what? Next year we're breaking ground (if you can call lasagna gardening "breaking ground") on the same patch of land. I'll still be 52 and walking right in my father's footsteps - literally. Yep, I've found myself - and I didn't even realize I'd was lost. How's that for walking mindlessly through life?
God bless -
Karen ~ Chickherder & Farmgirl Sister #311 |
| marcy jo |
Posted - Sep 25 2008 : 3:06:39 PM
My hubby looks at me a little goofy when I make aprons or work on merit badges..it doesn't matter to me. I wouldn't have it anyother way. The farmgirl sisterhood is amazing!
Marcy #257
When I stand before God at the end of my life I hope that I would not have a bit of talent left and could say “I used everything You gave me”.(erma bombeck) |
| 5 acre Farmgirl |
Posted - Sep 24 2008 : 7:02:54 PM
Wonderful!!!!! At 51, I have finally found myself...LOL<<<<LOL!!!!!!!
My DH will like to hear that...only bought many dollars worth of fabric for aprons today, Ya'll still dont think I am a little on the kookoo side....
Thank-you to all of you who keep this thread going.....This is great!!!!
Farmgirls are Farmgirls no matter where or how we live.....we can't help it! ;)
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| ruralfarmgirl |
Posted - Sep 24 2008 : 09:15:15 AM
Awe Karen, I love that thought "I think you found yourself".
Rene~Prosser Farmgirl #185
http://farmchicksfarm.blogspot.com/
You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.
Mae West
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| LivingWell4You |
Posted - Sep 24 2008 : 06:50:54 AM
Terri, I don't think you're crazy. I think you've found yourself.
God bless -
Karen ~ Chickherder & Farmgirl Sister #311 |
| cinnamongirl |
Posted - Sep 23 2008 : 9:16:54 PM
LOL You all just sound like the best farmgirls that just needed someone to show them the way as sometimes people forget to pass on the skills. Carry on girls!! |
| 5 acre Farmgirl |
Posted - Sep 23 2008 : 7:59:59 PM
Is the PMJ just good old fashioned LOVE..for the earth we walk on, old fashioned skills, kindness, good food, and so on and so on...Is that it?....Do we all have that?...I THINK SO!thanks for all of your special little "ideas" of MJ's....I too, cannot help myself with all of her books, magazines and now my house looks like that "Farmgirl" thing....I have 20 or so aprons cut out and started sewing today,,,Am I crazy or what?....LOL!!!!
Farmgirls are Farmgirls no matter where or how we live.....we can't help it! ;)
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| ruralfarmgirl |
Posted - Sep 22 2008 : 3:56:03 PM
Terri, All her (MaryJane) books are such a great investment. I would also recommend her past issues of the magazine. For $25 for the whole bundle it is a HUGE amount of info for the investment. I think this is what Karen ment by PMJ ) Power of MaryJane
Rene~Prosser Farmgirl #185
http://farmchicksfarm.blogspot.com/
You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.
Mae West
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| marcy jo |
Posted - Sep 22 2008 : 3:45:31 PM
I bought my first magazine and then watched the blizzard!! I had to have every book and magazine and devoured it all!! I know I should, but I cant bring myself to share the Ideabook.. I am constantly refering to it. I can not get enough!!!!
Marcy #257
When I stand before God at the end of my life I hope that I would not have a bit of talent left and could say “I used everything You gave me”.(erma bombeck) |
| 5 acre Farmgirl |
Posted - Sep 22 2008 : 3:28:17 PM
I am thinking I need MJ's other books, also...I go through them and through them...
Farmgirls are Farmgirls no matter where or how we live.....we can't help it! ;)
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| ruralfarmgirl |
Posted - Sep 22 2008 : 06:23:44 AM
Terri,
We are thrilled you are here too.
Rene~Prosser Farmgirl #185
http://farmchicksfarm.blogspot.com/
"Despite the gardener's best intentions, Nature will improvise. ~Michael P. Garafalo
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| 5 acre Farmgirl |
Posted - Sep 22 2008 : 01:04:12 AM
Wonderful to know there are others out there like me!!!!
I guess I am not goofy after all, told my mother about this site, and she said"I should fit right in"...!!!
Sooooooo glad to be here....
Farmgirls are Farmgirls no matter where or how we live.....
http://frocksfrillsfurbiloesandmore.blogspot.com |
| Tapestry |
Posted - Sep 16 2008 : 8:02:55 PM
Terri as another newbie I agree totally. This is an awesome site! My sisterhood membership pkg and one of MJ's books is on its way to me now and I'm almost beside myself in anticipation. It's been drivin' me nuts watching the mail for it. Finally tonight I remembered I had a tracking code and know it's in my state now so should be here maybe tomorrow...yippeee! I agree that any book Mary Jane would write would be a best seller amongst the sisters.
Look for rainbows instead of mud puddles |
| marcy jo |
Posted - Sep 16 2008 : 10:12:00 AM
Terri- you couldn't have said it anymore perfect. It is so true "they are just built into us"!!!!
When I stand before God at the end of my life I hope that I would not have a bit of talent left and could say “I used everything You gave me”.(erma bombeck) |
| ruralfarmgirl |
Posted - Sep 16 2008 : 08:08:38 AM
Terri,
I love that thought "they were just built into us". I think that is right.. Glad your here.
Rene~Prosser Farmgirl #185
http://farmchicksfarm.blogspot.com/
"Despite the gardener's best intentions, Nature will improvise. ~Michael P. Garafalo
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| 5 acre Farmgirl |
Posted - Sep 16 2008 : 07:33:12 AM
Ladies...this whole "MaryJanes" site, is just about overwhelming to me, NEVER did I know there were so many with like minds about such as me...This is thrilling, every time I read, I just get excited all over again, to know there are ladies out there in cyber space that feel as I do about land, farms, flowers, sewing, cooking and all the things that make us women....I am about besides myself...Thanks for your chatter....My mothers could not understand me, when I was small, these things were me, and she could not figure out why...NOW I know...they are just built into us....
Thanks again!!!
Farmgirls are Farmgirls no matter where or how we live.....
http://frocksfrillsfurbiloesandmore.blogspot.com |
| Sandra K. Licher |
Posted - Aug 04 2008 : 07:48:55 AM
Well...to tell the truth....when I picked this post I thought of MJ NOT Jane Austen....fooled me! I am in an MJ mindset I guess! And I guess I'm more practical than romantic so haven't read much of JA!
Did anyone see the major network (can't remember which one...Dateline NBC maybe?) a few weeks ago they had a story about (unfortunately) a murder that took place in the Palouse region....bad news but they filmed alot of the countryside which was SO BEAUTIFUL and that's why I watched it and violence is so rare there I guess that it was a "story"...not sure when it happened it could have been a re-run but I kept watching to see the countryside and the small towns....reminds me so much of the small town/countryside I grew up where time has stood still! I love that! I've got to get back there where I grew up because it really hasn't changed either!
Sam in AR..... "It's a great life if you don't weaken!"
Farmgirl Sister #226 |
| CabinCreek-Kentucky |
Posted - Aug 04 2008 : 06:45:21 AM
oh my .. no doubt .. as life goes on we all have wonderful new chapters in our book of life. xo
True Friends * KENTUCKY FRANNIE
adopt a 'rag-chile'
http://sistermercysfoundlinhome.blogspot.com
treasures .. new and olde .. http://mudpiemanormercantile.blogspot.com
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| ruralfarmgirl |
Posted - Aug 04 2008 : 12:28:51 AM
Yep, I know what your saying, but I think there are more "Jane-isms" to share, new experiences and people she has met and maybe new perspectives....
Rene~Prosser Farmgirl #185
"Despite the gardener's best intentions, Nature will improvise. ~Michael P. Garafalo
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| CabinCreek-Kentucky |
Posted - Aug 03 2008 : 7:59:51 PM
gosh gurlfrenz .. i'm thinking this book has already been written .. her LIFEBOOK gives us all such a wonderous look at her life and philosophies! but another one would be a good thang too! xo
True Friends * KENTUCKY FRANNIE
adopt a 'rag-chile'
http://sistermercysfoundlinhome.blogspot.com
treasures .. new and olde .. http://mudpiemanormercantile.blogspot.com
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| lacisne88 |
Posted - Aug 03 2008 : 1:06:43 PM
If this were a book I would devour it immediately!!! How amazing would that be to read a lovely "becoming jane" book!
Chelsey
Farmgirl Sister #283 |
