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| celebrate2727 |
Posted - Mar 30 2006 : 12:13:55 PM
I love reading all the posts everyone makes here and I always check out where people are from. Seems like I'm the only farmgal in my neck of the woods. So it got me to thinking, what if we found a central place to meet. Somewhere that the farmgirls from Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin and Illinois could meet. I know of a little town in Wisconsin that has so much to offer. Viroqua is in the west central part of Wisconsin. It has been completely restored to it's old town charm. The city has put a great deal of money into restoring the old theater and there are many attractions to visit. It also has an enormous Organic farmers market. Maybe we could plan something for this summer as a big farmgirl get together, for those of us who can't make it to Maryjane's. let me know.
blessings
beth
Dreaming of Friday Night Lights
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| jorlex |
Posted - Jul 30 2006 : 6:21:11 PM
I wish I had found this forum sooner! I would have tried to make this event! However I already promised Six Flaggs to my girls and I"m committed to that now! Are you all still planning this for first weekend of August? Have a great time! |
| Barbs Farm |
Posted - Jul 30 2006 : 4:13:45 PM
Hi Ladies,
I hope you are all staying as cool as possible in this terrible heat! We don't have air conditioning (I grew up on a farm in the '50's and 60's....who needs air!! (HA!) so it has been really uncomfortable lately. As Jane Austin once said..I loosely translate "This heat keeps me in a constant state of inelegance!".
I won't be able to make it for the gathering coming up. I asked for some updates to be done on the parsonage (my husband is an ELCA pastor and the parsonage has been our home for the past 15 years). Normally things take a long time to happen in the church but we have this female church council president and she took off like a shot with my requests. That was really great but now we have a complete and total chaotic mess around here. Two bedrooms, upstairs hallway, stairs and kitchen are all affected so we have stuff all over the place. The cupboard doors and drawers are in the garage, the "kitchen" is in my husband's home office. My daughter's bedroom and my loom room are holding everything else. The cats are confused, the place is just plain messy and I hate living in disorganization so this is driving me a little loopy. Mantra: things will get better, things will get better, repeat, repeat, repeat. So needless to say I just can't leave this mess for next weekend's camp out. I hope you have a really good time and I hope it cools off a little.
Blessings...Barb
"Oh, heart, sit with someone who knows the heart. Go under the tree which has fresh blossoms".~ Rumi |
| bboopster |
Posted - Jun 15 2006 : 5:13:52 PM
Hello,
I am sorry to say that I will not be able to make the August weekend. I landed a new job which really came out of the blue and very unplanned for, but an excellent career move. This along with moving our business and household there is just no way I can get away.
I am so sorry. Have a GREAT TIME!!!!
Pray for our troops to come home safe and soon.
Enjoying the road to the simple life :>) |
| celebrate2727 |
Posted - May 11 2006 : 3:22:32 PM
Hey Marlene, I have your address so I will send you info on this, we are still putting it together. Saturday the 5th of August is the farmers market we want to go to. Love to see you there. I;ll get something together and send it with the pen pal stuff.
blessings
beth
Dreaming of Friday Night Lights
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| MBurns |
Posted - May 11 2006 : 1:44:06 PM
I am from close to Cedar Rapids, Ia. We come up to Prairie du Chein often to shop and camp in West Union, IA. This looks like it is close to Gays Mills? I have been there. How far from Prairie du Chien would you guess? Which weekend is it in August? It would be fun to just come up for the day to meet everyone. |
| Barbs Farm |
Posted - May 05 2006 : 06:53:45 AM
Good Morning Ladies
Rain here today. Good for greening up the world...the lilacs are spectacular this year. I will soon be "swooning" from the fragrance of our huge, ancient lilac hedge. This time of year is so magical.
I hope it isn't too late to have you put me down for a camping spot in August. As I said before I seem to always get into some sort of situation when I "reserve" time for me....but I will try to live dangerously this time and see if I can actually make it to the gathering.
I'm in the midst of making granola and a new batch sour dough starter this morning. Then, out to build compost pile #2 in the rain. I got some lovely grass clippings from the neighbor last night. They have a bagger, we don't. The pile will be "cooking" now.
I hope to see you all in August.
Blessings and Peace,
Barb
"Oh, heart, sit with someone who knows the heart. Go under the tree which has fresh blossoms".~ Rumi |
| bboopster |
Posted - Apr 23 2006 : 1:03:29 PM
Hello Ladies,
Busy times are upon me. Oldests son's Army graduation 2 weeks ago, Model UN this weekend in Cedar Falls Iowa, Daugthers college Graduation and party along with B-days and Mothers Day in May, 2 sons coming home on leave and another one graduating from high school and above all moving into our new house YEAH!!!!!! 6 months over due but better late then never. To add to it hopefully a new job and opening my small and modest craft studio. I want to know how many spots to reserve for our weekend. I would like to do this by Friday of this week. Please e-mail me if you think you can come. I can always cancel some spots closer to the time if you can not make it but would rather have enough than not. The Fiber Garden looks like it would be a cool place to vist also. Don't worry if you do not have camping equipment as I'm sure we can get what you need to make it a Grand Adventure. Looking forward to August Adventure!!!!!! E-mail Please!!!
Pray for our troops to come home safe and soon.
Enjoying the road to the simple life :>) |
| celebrate2727 |
Posted - Apr 22 2006 : 09:30:29 AM
Welcome Barb! We would love to see you this summer. I hear you on the hectic scedule, i am a mother of 4, 2 of which are teenagers. I am just starting a farm business and finding it more work than anticipated. But I love it!
Great link to the Fiber Farm. Looks like a wonderful place.
Keep watching this link as the date aproaches for more info. Or if you have any questions- email me.
blessings
beth
Dreaming of Friday Night Lights
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| Barbs Farm |
Posted - Apr 22 2006 : 08:37:06 AM
Spring Greetings to the Upper Midwest Farm Girls!
I have been reading your posts and am happy to see so much enthusiasm for the farm way of life.
I live in rural Wisconsin about 2 hours from Viroqua. I would love to be able to attend the gathering in August. I'll have to see what goes on here....planning ahead never seems to work for me.....my business obligations, my husband is a pastor, my daughter is in college, I have sheep, goats, a llama and cats...as you can see, if I think I am in control around here I am sorely delusional!
I did want to let you all know about a place about an hour's drive north of Viroqua. It is called The Fiber Garden. Deb Jones is the owner and she has a shop, class room area, sheep and llamas. It really is a quaint little place. You can check her out at www.fibergarden.com. I don't know if any of you spin, weave, knit, crochet, felt, etc. but if you do it is fun to see this place. Just a little info for you.
I have to go and get my "herd" in from their grazing area before the rains hit.
Make it a great Spring Earth Day Day!
Blessings,
Barb |
| celebrate2727 |
Posted - Apr 11 2006 : 09:25:28 AM
Ok Ladies from Ioa and Minnesota time to hop on board on this one! It should be a blast. We welcome anyone who wants to come plus stay as long or as short as your schedule allow. We areopen to any ideas you have for food/activites/campsites etc. Nothing is set except the date I think which is AUGUST 4,5,6 Friday - Sat/Sun The market is on Saturday so be ready to shop early. Don't forget you will need trunk space for the ride home. Plus I think we should get a memory book to write in, put pictures in and maybe each bring something from where we are each from.
Love the title Bett Jo-
2006 FIRST ANNUAL UPPER MIDWEST FARMGURL GET TOGETHER!!!!
blessings
beth
Dreaming of Friday Night Lights
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| bboopster |
Posted - Apr 11 2006 : 06:29:45 AM
Hello Molly,
Great to have you join us. It will be about 4+ hours for me but maybe we can get a caravan going from this side of the state. It is a beautiful ride. I'm very familar with Beaver Dam, X-husband use to have a business there.
Molly makes 3 who else thinks they can join us. Anyone from outside the UMW area please feel free to join us if you can. We will stay at Sidie Park unless other ideas come in. This hopefully 1st annual get together of the Upper Midwest Farmgirls (UMWFG) will happen Aug 4-6. A Great Big Thank You to Beth for this wonderful idea. THANK YOU BETH!!!!
Pray for our troops to come home safe and soon.
Enjoying the road to the simple life :>) |
| mollymae |
Posted - Apr 11 2006 : 06:20:50 AM
Hey Gals, count me in! I live 3 hours from Viroqua in Beaver Dam, it'll be a bit of a drive but nothing I can't handle! Thanks Betty Jo for sending me the link
Molly
http://mollymaequilts.tripod.com
"This is love: to fly toward a secret sky, to cause a hundred veils to fall each moment. First to let go of life. Finally, to take a step without feet."~Rumi
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| NicoleG |
Posted - Apr 10 2006 : 09:29:33 AM
1/2 price tents sound great! I have a tent that could fit 3 comfortably and I could borrow my boyfriend's that has 3 rooms I think (one of those fancy big ones). I am up for either type of camping. Electricity doesn't matter to me. I'm up for whatever everyone else prefers. |
| celebrate2727 |
Posted - Apr 10 2006 : 08:03:31 AM
I think we should probably have electricity and water. I love to camp but not real big on roughing it. Sounds like dinner should be a giant bakeover?! with the farm fresh produce. thanks for checking out the camp grounds. The rpice is right. I want as much money as possible for the market and shoppes! I will put together an e-nouncement and send it to anyone I see that is close. The more the merrier!
blessings
beth
Dreaming of Friday Night Lights
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| bboopster |
Posted - Apr 10 2006 : 06:54:50 AM
Hello Ladies,
Sorry for the delaying posting. Here the deal. There is two parks for camping with in the area.
On is Esofea http://lwcd.org/park_esofea_photos.htm
The other is Sidie Park http://lwcd.org/park_sidie_photos.htm
Depending on if we want electric and water or not. The cost, $10.00 per tent But they would give us a break by charging the 1st one full price and the others 1/2 price. My tents are a singles or one that can be a double. I have cook stoves, camping gear and big coffee pot. (Been camping since I was little.) If everyone brought their own dishes and beverages, we could do a pot luck table for goodies, snacks and breakfasts. We could also do a cookout Saturday evening of some sort.
Please let me know what you think. We could also look into hotels in the area if the group feels more comfortable. E-mail Beth or I and let us know if we should look into this further.
Pray for our troops to come home safe and soon.
Enjoying the road to the simple life :>) |
| ocoochgirl |
Posted - Apr 09 2006 : 7:00:17 PM
Sidie Hollow is a nice place, there's a little lake and it's only a few miles out of town. Viroqua has alot of cool shops ladies! We just opened a big new food co-op and natural foods deli. Hope I can meet up with you in August. Kim |
| bboopster |
Posted - Apr 07 2006 : 6:19:23 PM
Hello Upper Midwest Farmgirls,
Things in the classroom were nuts this week do to the start of spring break starting 4/8 and getting my motorcycle out of storage, changing her fluids and safety check (did it myself as hubby is way to busy). Bad move, I will Now have to do it for ever, But hubby was very surprised when he came home and found me under my motorcycle. Thanks to my grandpa I have skills and knowledge. I will call tommorow to get info on camping. Who all thinks they may be coming? I will try to post this weekend.
Pray for our troops to come home safe and soon.
Enjoying the road to the simple life :>) |
| celebrate2727 |
Posted - Apr 06 2006 : 11:11:52 PM
no problem gail. wish you were closer and could make it. going to maryjanes is like a pilgramige.. i hope to make it some day soon. if i had the money and time i would be at the paydirt farm school in a heart beat.
fyi miz maryjane- called a health food store that said they had backwoods food and they had not heard of you so i of course proceeded to tell them about your products and lets just say- don;t be surprised if you get a call from st croix falls , wisconsin. they like dwhat i told them about you.
blessigns
beth
Dreaming of Friday Night Lights
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| hotmamawillie |
Posted - Apr 05 2006 : 10:32:32 AM
Beth,
Thank's for your encourgagement! That's a great idea to look for other farm girl's at our county farmers market. Also, my community has a small area flyer that one can sell all types of stuff---that's a great place to put an add calling for all farm girl's. Good luck in getting your group together this summer---I'll be there in thought. Now my energy will be getting ready for the Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival that will be held May 6&7th. Check out the site: www.sheepandwool.org
Truelly a fun w/e for all
Keep the FG Heart
Gail Willie
FarmHeartFarmChick Mt. Airy, MD |
| celebrate2727 |
Posted - Apr 05 2006 : 09:32:01 AM
Welcome Gail! TWINS!!! how wonderful. please post some pictures, we'd love to see them. Keep checking, Ithink there are some fg's out your way. I am very glad you found us and have started a chapter. I am also the only one in mine so far...... but I am trying to recruit some. Might be fun to try and get some fellow farm neighbors interested. Plus I will hopefully meet many like minded women at the local farmers market this summer.
blessings
beth
Dreaming of Friday Night Lights
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| hotmamawillie |
Posted - Apr 05 2006 : 08:43:56 AM
Hello Farm Lovers,
I too live in an area where no one seem interested in good old farm life. Maryland is where my farm is located. MN is getting closer for me than Idaho. Please contact me by email for I have started a MJF chapter in MD with only me. Just need to tell someone---twin lambs were born yesterday at my farm. I breed for fleece because I weave. Two males on white and the other black!! I am sooo happy!!!!
Gail Willie
gail.willie@ssfs.org
roxie812@aol.com
FarmHeartFarmCick MJF Chapter Mt. Airy, MD |
| celebrate2727 |
Posted - Apr 05 2006 : 08:29:06 AM
Betty Jo found a camp site. If this doesn't work we can definately look into a hotel/motel. Nothing is definate yet, just want it to be affordable for all (plus it's more we can spend at the market/antique stores!!!!)
blessings
beth
Dreaming of Friday Night Lights
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| theherblady |
Posted - Apr 05 2006 : 07:59:18 AM
Ummmmm...It would take me about 5 hours or so~~ I am wondering about the "camping out"..
Jan |
| celebrate2727 |
Posted - Apr 04 2006 : 10:53:01 PM
ok ladies who wants in on this? should be a great time. email me or betty jo and let us knwo if the dates work for you. i'd like to have this planned soon so i can have time off if needed. plus we would welcome any ideas you have for activities. a farmgirl chapter project perhaps? mary ann, jan and nicole does this work for you? ok off to bed, gotta get up at 5:30 am and it's already almost 1.
blessings
beth
Dreaming of Friday Night Lights
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| bboopster |
Posted - Apr 03 2006 : 5:59:59 PM
Tried to send e-mail for reservation specifc but it came back will call in the am. Check out thw web pages it looks like a cool town.
Pray for our troops to come home safe and soon.
Enjoying the road to the simple life :>) |
