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| Beverly Gill |
Posted - Sep 24 2008 : 05:48:34 AM
Hey, this is Beverly writing----farmgirl at heart getting ready to go back and retire with my honey of 30 years. I sure will miss the states; but the pace of India is to our liking.
We will be living in New Delhi---the capitol
in which we will be exposed to people from all around the world...so it is very very interesting.
We have lived here before, therefore I know what is in store for us.
I love to go see the different free concerts from the different embassies, LOVE to go shopping for material, will love to try to garden.
Its not all rosey though......living in a huge home sharing with brother in law, mother in law can be challenging.
Then there's having servants do everything for you.....no that's not me at all...I prefer to do things myself, really. But I am not one to make waves---when in Rome---
I love to work....its kind of ingrained in me----I won't be working overseas.
But I will be staying busy---volunteering at the American Embassy's women's library, and some other good cause for children. And I am buying a new sewing machine over there; intend to stay busy with crafts...all kinds of crafts.
Just thought I would share my new adventure.....but I really really love being a farm girl at heart.
Beverly Gill
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| Beverly Gill |
Posted - Dec 05 2008 : 06:19:11 AM
glad you liked it---I am shipping some trims tomorrow---you can use for decor in some way.......enjoy. Beverly |
| deeredawn |
Posted - Dec 04 2008 : 1:43:08 PM
beverly!
i got the fabric a day or two ago and its quite exquisite! Thank you so much! I cant wait to play with it! its going to make a beautiful market bag!
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 |
| Beverley |
Posted - Dec 03 2008 : 4:01:53 PM
I will keep him in my thoughts and prayers to get out safely and have a safe flight home...
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog....Charles F. Doran
beverley baggett Beverley with an extra E...
http://bevsdoggies.googlepages.com/ |
| bohemiangel |
Posted - Dec 03 2008 : 11:51:13 AM
Beverley my friend Manas is over there now, like I had mentioned, get this....he took a pic in front of the Taj Hotel the day BEFORE the bombings....He's anxious about getting home and having to go to Bombay/Mumbai to fly out. I would be too. He also mentioned he got me hair oil and bangles :) hehe He is from Pune and grew up there. He went to a Jesuits school near there for his education.
**~~Farmgirl Sister #60~~**
"... to thine ownself be true."
http://liggybitsandpieces.blogspot.com/
http://ligonierliving.blogspot.com/
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| MsCwick |
Posted - Nov 28 2008 : 10:16:56 AM
I got a few Kariza skirts on ebay that came from India, and when I saw the beautiful silk fabric, I was imaginging their fine textile stores over there!
Do what you can, with what you have, right where you are. - Roosevelt
www.thelittlegreenstore.embarqspace.com
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| Beverley |
Posted - Nov 28 2008 : 09:36:08 AM
Yes please stay away from all the trouble and stay safe!!!
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog....Charles F. Doran
beverley baggett Beverley with an extra E...
http://bevsdoggies.googlepages.com/ |
| Beverly Gill |
Posted - Nov 28 2008 : 08:06:37 AM
 Dear Beverley, I wish I could figure out how---if I Can, I will.FYI....I am safe in New Delhi----away from the troubles Mumbai is having.....but I WILL LAY LOW FOR AWHILE.
hope everyone enjoyed their Thanksgiving as much as I did..I did make a special meal after all.
ttyl
Beverly |
| Beverley |
Posted - Nov 25 2008 : 10:24:00 AM
Wow that shop sounds so interesting. you should take pictures for all of us to drool!!! hehehehehe
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog....Charles F. Doran
beverley baggett Beverley with an extra E...
http://bevsdoggies.googlepages.com/ |
| Beverly Gill |
Posted - Nov 25 2008 : 05:08:45 AM
just wrote a short story how I went shopping in a store full of trims on Brides Street in Old Delhi.....it did not print. so anyway, this store sells so many different types of trim its unreal.I had fun and probably will go back to checkout more places..this narrow lane is full of different colorful things all for weddings....ttyl
Beverly Gill |
| bohemiangel |
Posted - Nov 21 2008 : 5:44:48 PM
WOW Beverly I just saw this post! My friend (sorta bf) is from Pune, India. That will be one interesting experience living there for you! :) I wish you nothing but the best. I'd love to see some pics. We sent my friend over with lots of totally american stuff for his fam. I hope to go over with him sometime. He is the most perfect man I swear! hehe But I'm envious of your experience. Please keep in touch with us:):):)
**~~Farmgirl Sister #60~~**
"... to thine ownself be true."
http://liggybitsandpieces.blogspot.com/
http://ligonierliving.blogspot.com/
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| Beverly Gill |
Posted - Nov 13 2008 : 7:09:44 PM
Answer to your questions.....we have internet---I am adjusting to its slowness. I am over here permanently....but still keeping the house in the states. I can go back anytime---but won't for awhile.
Having servants do your work when you are a workaholic yourself---I don't know....its not that great. But truthfully, I would never get it all done over here.
2 years ago I was here for a huge wedding. On Thanksgiving I prepared the most perfect meal I have ever ever served.....I did it all myselfEXCEPT cleaning the turkey....when I went to clean the turkey the organs were still warm...indeed it was freshly killed. I couldn't get myself to clean it. This year I just am not sure I want to bother.....it was a lot of work. Everyonr was impressed with the meal but could not grasp the idea of so much planning. Ha.
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| jpbluesky |
Posted - Nov 13 2008 : 12:55:11 PM
Beverly - I wish you great times in India. And the nice thing about the internet, is you can still keep up with everything here at MJF. I hope you will have internet?
Farmgirl Sister # 31
www.blueskyjeannie.blogspot.com
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| deeredawn |
Posted - Nov 13 2008 : 12:27:37 PM
Beverly, I am sending him some quick mixes that he can whip up anytime on his own with on hand wet ingredients if that helps you at all. He wont know what to think with all this stuff coming in!!
Dawn #279
MJ's Heirloom Mavens/Mother Hen
http://heirloommavens.blogspot.com
http://harvestthymefarm.blogspot.com
http://gyspycowgirlcreations.blogspot.com "I figure if a girl wants to be a legend, she should go ahead and be one!"...Calamity Jane |
| Beverley |
Posted - Nov 12 2008 : 11:25:50 AM
I would love to see pictures of the wedding you were talking about!!! I just can't even imagine 20,000 weddings!!! oh my gosh!!!! Just sounds fasinating!!!! I am not the cook in my family my husband is so is there something else I could send your sone besides food that I could swap you some fabric for? Just let me know. servants too!!!! oh my!!!! Beverley
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog....Charles F. Doran
beverley baggett Beverley with an extra E...
http://bevsdoggies.googlepages.com/ |
| dutchy |
Posted - Nov 12 2008 : 07:59:46 AM
Enjoy!! A question you might have answered already: How long are you staying there??
Hugs from Marian
Hugs from Marian/Dutchy, a farmgirl from the Netherlands :)
http://princess-of-pink-creations.blogspot.com/
my new BLOG.
I have added "new" creations, take a look :)
And also some pictures of my village, come for a visit
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| Beverly Gill |
Posted - Nov 12 2008 : 06:45:34 AM
Well gal friends, I am getting settled nicely in New Delhi. Today I went to a tailor and have ordered a few salvar chameezes for myself...What fun. I started looking at materials and trims for the gals doing a swap with me....I can't tell you how much fun thats going to be...really.
Winter is coming soon---its cool at night and in the early a.m.low 80's in the day. A bit of pollution in the air early a.m. and later in the day. All of INDIA AND THE WORLD STOOD STILL the day of the election.....that was so well covered on t.v. you can't even imagine.I am having a lot of fun having a carpenter make different things for us....including a massage table. Its very stress free over here but I am a firm believer in spoiling the husband.
Will end for now. Beverly Gill |
| Libbie |
Posted - Nov 01 2008 : 7:59:45 PM
What an exciting adventure in the works! I've loved reading about your preparations -- and best wishes on the journey!
XOXO, Libbie
"Farmgirl Sister #10," and proud of it!!! |
| deeredawn |
Posted - Nov 01 2008 : 08:33:47 AM
Am putting together your sons care package this weekend!! will ship out within the next week! Let me know what he thinks!
Dawn #279
MJ's Heirloom Mavens/Mother Hen
"I figure if a girl wants to be a legend, she should go ahead and be one!"...Calamity Jane |
| yarnmamma |
Posted - Oct 20 2008 : 07:10:47 AM
prayers for a safe and peaceful trip. Keep in touch!
LOVE ya!
Linda in Scranton, PA
farmgirl #71
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| Corinnelouise |
Posted - Oct 20 2008 : 07:07:35 AM
Have a fun and safe travelling Beverly, will keep you in my prayers, hopefully you will keep in touch.
Happy start for your new life, hugs,
Corinne
Sister # 101 |
| Beverly Gill |
Posted - Oct 20 2008 : 03:57:46 AM
 
Well gals,
Off to India tomorrow.....it will be in the 90's there....so first thing I will do is get my legs waxed ....and go swimming.
Will be in touch.
Beverly |
| Beverly Gill |
Posted - Sep 29 2008 : 10:13:26 AM
To me simple is elegant.
Beverly |
| homemom |
Posted - Sep 29 2008 : 09:55:36 AM
Beverly,
How interesting. I would have gone with the more simple things, too. Although a few gems aren't too bad.
Ruth
Living the farm life in my heart.
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Ruth
http://farmgirlinmyheart.blogspot.com/ |
| Beverly Gill |
Posted - Sep 28 2008 : 09:00:41 AM
First, before I start my story of old----let me say as my husband and I were driving the back roads of Sudbury, Massachusetts and seeing the serenity, beauty and simplicity of the farm areas-----I just was so touched----you country gals are so very very blessed. Nothing like a piece of land with trees, animals and a beautiful sky above. What more could one want? And believe me, I know being a farmer is a lot lot lot of work and sweat---but I can't imagine getting a bigger wow out of life.
On to something way way different...2 years ago my husband's nephew got married; my daughter and I went to India a month before and were taken to 2 shops to pick out materials for about 6 outfits. Well it was so unreal and a bit overwelming----but fun.
You go into these shops and you see bolts and bolts and more bolts of jeweled material.
The men show you as you sit all the material you want......Robin is not into shopping----the first material she saw she chose....she just wanted to get it over.
We stayed shopping about 3 hours---she ended up picking out for all her outfits.ME?
I picked out 1---and went to shops that sold nice but unjeweled material but nice. I am a lot more simple then she and a lot older.
BTW, her first outfit was a bright orange with red gems on the front.....she looked great.
To me, an American I can only think of what an expense...and what a waste......but maybe we can wear them again....I sure hope so.
It was a wonderful time lasting about 6 days......very very colorful.....and nice.
So thats my story---oh and on that wedding day ---it was a very auspicious day there were 20,000 weddings. UNREAL. NO, we did not bump into any others.ha
Hope you textile gals enjoyed my story.
I wish I knew how to insert pictures of the wedding and clothes...anyone interested I will private e-mail you photos
Beverly Gill |
| lacisne88 |
Posted - Sep 26 2008 : 12:42:06 PM
Beverly, That sounds amazing! What a wonderful thing to do. I love being able to experience new and different cultures! Best wishes to you...along with farmgirl cheer!
Chelsey
Farmgirl Sister #283
http://farmgirlpleasures.blogspot.com/ |
