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Cycling Farm Girl |
Posted - Oct 23 2009 : 07:05:37 AM Hello all Farm Girl Friends!
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We have had some farm girls interested in signing up for Farm Friends (rules below). Here is what I propose...
For those of you who are new and wishing to join, simply post on this forum that you are interested in a farm friend and those on this site can reply and you can send emails/snail mail back and forth...like pen pals! The rules can be seen below if you need them.
For those of you already enrolled and wishing to drop out (as some have already done due to hardships, etc) please post on this forum that you are dropping out and wish to put up the name of your current farm friend to be 'picked up' by someone else. Be sure to post the name only (not the full address) of the gal you had and anyone here that reads your post and is interested in picking up the dropped name, will simply send that dropped name an email from this forum (you'll find her by name in the membership area). They will email her or post to her, expressing an interest in becoming her new farm friend. If she is indeed interested, she can then email her address to her brand new farm friend!
This will be more fun I think...less confusion and less work for this urban farm girl/law student!
Here are the general rules:
1. The MJF Farm Friend will begin on every new magazine issue - example: the spring issue you should have received in the mail already or fairly soon - just browse the magazine and base your gift on the main themes of the current issue.
2. Within 2-4 weeks for each issue, hunt around for a gift or make one yourself (you may need the full 4 weeks which is why I gave that for a timeline). Please do not spend more than $10.00 which includes shipping. Here's an example: one issue was 'preserving the harvest'. I may send out a little charming jar with preserve making items in it, hard to find teas with a small jar of honey, or a pumpkin candle, etc. In the barnquilts issue, well...the sky's the limit on that one! A quilt piece, a quilting how-to book, or a small sewing kit..etc.
3. With your gift, send a little note or letter, as hand written letters are so rare these days! This is the real gift!
4. If you wish to discontinue with your farm friend, please contact them directly, and don't forget to post her name only on this forum.
It's amazing how fast relationships develop! I love it!
Thanks everyone, and have fun!! |
25 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
rksmith |
Posted - Aug 12 2012 : 12:51:50 PM I am going to request to be taken off of the FarmGirlFriend list (I've emailed Bayou Girl) I just can't keep up right now like I should.
Rachel Farmgirl Sister #2753
True enlightenment is nothing but the nature of one's own self being fully realised-- His Holiness the Dali Lama
www.madameapothecary.com |
sharikrsna |
Posted - May 29 2012 : 4:05:23 PM Kayla, you are the one who is a good Farm Friend! I have been so busy with work/wedding etc, I have been neglectful. But I have something cute in mind for you, and I will get it to you soon.
Shari Farmgirl Sister #607 |
Dumplin |
Posted - May 28 2012 : 09:23:29 AM Shari- I am working on your last two gifts this week. We finally got the fabric store and Mom will be helping me sew the first gift and then I will be putting the 2nd gift together myself!
Thanks for being such a great farm friend! Congrats on your wedding!
www.reflectionsofkayla.etsy.com
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Jeanna |
Posted - May 21 2012 : 08:57:15 AM I would love to join in on this. I now have two grown children and more time to spend making friends and doing things for me.
Jeanna Farmgirl Sister #41
Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined. Henry David Thoreau |
marjean |
Posted - May 07 2012 : 4:00:17 PM Amy and Lady B go ahead and contact each other and start the wonderful friendship of being a farm friend! Wahoo!
Farmgirl sister #308 handmade cards, vintage organizer bags and more at www.jeanpatchbymk.etsy.com http://jeanpatch.blogspot.com www.chartreuseprodcuts.com/marshajaramillo.html
www.watkinsonline.com/rjaramillo www.sunshinefarmgirlcoop.com |
Lady B |
Posted - May 07 2012 : 3:41:50 PM And my email is cindy.boucher@xplornet.ca :) |
Lady B |
Posted - May 07 2012 : 3:36:21 PM What a wonderful idea! Add me in, please & thank you. :D |
AmyD |
Posted - May 07 2012 : 09:22:14 AM I would like to join in with having a Farm Girl Friend please. amydfarmer@gmail.com
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rksmith |
Posted - Apr 20 2012 : 4:40:12 PM I got my package from Jennifer yesterday but didn't get to open it until today. I LOVE LOVE LOVE it!! I will work on getting a pic to add. THANK YOU!!!
Rachel Farmgirl Sister #2753
True enlightenment is nothing but the nature of one's own self being fully realised-- His Holiness the Dali Lama
http://madame1313.wordpress.com/ |
rksmith |
Posted - Apr 17 2012 : 3:41:53 PM Awesome! Glad you like it!!!
Rachel Farmgirl Sister #2753
True enlightenment is nothing but the nature of one's own self being fully realised-- His Holiness the Dali Lama
http://madame1313.wordpress.com/ |
Bayou Girl |
Posted - Apr 17 2012 : 07:49:12 AM Rachel,
I love my garden package that arrived a week or so ago. I have just now gotten around to posting an acknowledgement on here. Thank you very much. Your package is going out today. I hope you enjoy yours as much as I am enjoying mine! Have a great week.
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~Jennifer~ Farmgirl #3803
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marjean |
Posted - Apr 10 2012 : 11:26:27 AM Kayla and I are working on the package for Shari. Sorry, she has been late in sending it.
Looking forward to the next issue and see what we can come up with based on the theme.
Farmgirl sister #308 handmade cards, vintage organizer bags and more at www.jeanpatchbymk.etsy.com http://jeanpatch.blogspot.com www.chartreuseprodcuts.com/marshajaramillo.html
www.watkinsonline.com/rjaramillo www.sunshinefarmgirlcoop.com |
grammytammy |
Posted - Mar 04 2012 : 6:36:52 PM Julie, yours is in the mail tomorrow!! Just in time... glad the new magazine hasn't come out yet. Just kept forgetting to mail it. ![](icons/icon_smile_shock.gif)
FarmGirl 2495 God loved us so much He gave His only son to die in our stead. |
oregonatural |
Posted - Feb 26 2012 : 11:16:58 AM Marsha, I received your lovely rice bag! It was probably at the PO for awhile but this time of year when the roads are so bad, we don't go down often. It is wonderful and will not doubt come in quite handy when I'm over-doing it in the garden the way I always do every darn spring!
My off-grid homestead blog: http://oregonnatural.blogspot.com/ ETSY Shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/OregonNatural Blessings to you from my mountain girl heart! |
rksmith |
Posted - Feb 15 2012 : 4:56:40 PM Ah crud...Jennifer, I haven't gotten any emails off of the forums. I thought something was going on as I've emailed a couple of ladies but no reply. I'll see what I can find out to get it fixed! ** Ok I had updated my email a while ago, but for some reason my old email was in my profile. I think I've got it straight now!**
Rachel Farmgirl Sister #2753
True enlightenment is nothing but the nature of one's own self being fully realised-- His Holiness the Dali Lama
http://madame1313.wordpress.com/ |
marjean |
Posted - Feb 14 2012 : 09:38:42 AM Susan, I mailed out your package today priority mail! My dd and dh do all my mailing and they have been extra busy this month. I hope you enjoy using it as much as I enjoyed making it for you! Love the fruit fabric.
I love the vege fabric potholder you sent me. I use it to take things out of the microwave. It works perfectly. Thanks again for being my farm friend.
Farmgirl sister #308 handmade cards, vintage organizer bags and more at www.jeanpatchbymk.etsy.com http://jeanpatch.blogspot.com www.fullerdirect.com id#0920150 www.watkinsonline.com/rjaramillo www.sunshinefarmgirlcoop.com |
Bayou Girl |
Posted - Feb 14 2012 : 09:07:21 AM Rachel, I am trying to send you emails, but I keep getting a "failure notice". I received your email, though, and I am trying to reply the address from which it was sent. I'm not sure what's going on, but it's probably me. Lol.
I am really excited about us being farm friends, and if it's okay with you, let's start with the next magazine for our themed gifts. Have a blessed week, and Happy Valentine's Day!
~Jennifer~ Farmgirl #3803
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marjean |
Posted - Feb 11 2012 : 07:00:05 AM Yay! Now Jennifer and Rachel can exchange addresses and be farm friends!
Farmgirl sister #308 handmade cards, vintage organizer bags and more at www.jeanpatchbymk.etsy.com http://jeanpatch.blogspot.com www.fullerdirect.com id#0920150 www.watkinsonline.com/rjaramillo www.sunshinefarmgirlcoop.com |
rksmith |
Posted - Feb 11 2012 : 05:20:53 AM I would like to join in as well please. Thanks
Rachel Farmgirl Sister #2753
True enlightenment is nothing but the nature of one's own self being fully realised-- His Holiness the Dali Lama
http://madame1313.wordpress.com/ |
Bayou Girl |
Posted - Feb 09 2012 : 6:57:05 PM That's fine. Sounds like great fun! |
marjean |
Posted - Feb 09 2012 : 2:10:01 PM You are more than welcome to Jennifer. We just have to wait for another person to sign up and match you up with them.
Farmgirl sister #308 handmade cards, vintage organizer bags and more at www.jeanpatchbymk.etsy.com http://jeanpatch.blogspot.com www.fullerdirect.com id#0920150 www.watkinsonline.com/rjaramillo www.sunshinefarmgirlcoop.com |
Bayou Girl |
Posted - Feb 09 2012 : 1:32:04 PM I would like to join in.j
~Jennifer~ Farmgirl #3803
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marjean |
Posted - Feb 09 2012 : 12:45:15 PM Yay! Mari and Kathryn are now farm friends! Exchange addresses via email and get started!
Farmgirl sister #308 handmade cards, vintage organizer bags and more at www.jeanpatchbymk.etsy.com http://jeanpatch.blogspot.com www.fullerdirect.com id#0920150 www.watkinsonline.com/rjaramillo www.sunshinefarmgirlcoop.com |
Cooknnana |
Posted - Feb 09 2012 : 12:28:29 PM This does sound like fun! Can I sign up too? Kathryn Sister# 3282 |
marjean |
Posted - Feb 09 2012 : 06:24:32 AM Welcome Meri! If anyone needs a partner please speak up and exchange addresses with Meri. Or, when another farm girl signs up you two will be partnered up!
This is such a nice way to get to know fellow farm girls!
Farmgirl sister #308 handmade cards, vintage organizer bags and more at www.jeanpatchbymk.etsy.com http://jeanpatch.blogspot.com www.fullerdirect.com id#0920150 www.watkinsonline.com/rjaramillo www.sunshinefarmgirlcoop.com |