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| NicoleG |
Posted - Apr 04 2006 : 08:33:50 AM
I have been searching the pages and can't seem to find any chapter for northern IL. It would be nice to have a "local" group to get together for little events (picnics, county fairs, even camping) I know there will be an Upper Midwest campout but maybe the fellow Northern Illinoisans can start a group. Anyone interested?
-update:
I filled out the Farmgirl Chapter form on the MaryJane site. I will be getting the kit soon! So just let me know If you are interested! We can start planning events when we know who wants to join. It is for anyone in Northern Illinois or neighboring areas. Most likely we will meet in the middle or try new spots. So anyway, just let me know if you want to join! Thanks! |
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| MullersLaneFarm |
Posted - Sep 01 2006 : 11:17:25 AM
Is this group still together??
Cyndi
Muller's Lane Farm http://www.mullerslanefarm.com
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| abbasgurl |
Posted - Aug 08 2006 : 8:37:10 PM
Hey Laura,
I live about 30 minutes from the Kankakee area. Used to attend church & do all my shopping over there. If there's anything you need to know about the area I'd be glad to help! Maybe we can meet up sometime. I still head that way occasionally. :)
Rhonda
...and I will sing at the top of my lungs, and I will dance, even if I'm the only one! |
| CountryGirl85 |
Posted - Aug 07 2006 : 6:32:04 PM
Hey everyone!
I haven't been on here in ages! Been workin' hard at girl scout camp! Did anyone end up going to the garden walk? I really wish I could have! I ended up having a million things to do that day! I'd still love to get together with ya'll! I just moved from Oswego to Kankakee! It's exciting and scary at the same time. I lived in the same house with my family for 18 years of my 20 year life, but it's time for me to move on. And it's always good to know that I'm welcome back at home any time! I'm still not totally out on my own. I moved in with my boyfriend's family, just until we can get enough saved up to get a place of our own. But I've talked ya'll's ears off enough for now! Hope to be able to see you guys soon! Anyone interested in going to the Sandwich Fair? That's always a good time! I'll be sure to keep in touch!
Much love,
Laura
"In spite of everything, I still believe that people are really good at heart." Anne Frank |
| jorlex |
Posted - Aug 06 2006 : 08:55:24 AM
How are things going with this? I just started a chapter in my area and will have to search for others. I am in Dixon, IL south of Rockford. I'd love to meet up with others to learn a thing or two. |
| jpbluesky |
Posted - Jun 09 2006 : 2:39:23 PM
Well, living way down in Florida, let me tell you I have enjoyed reading your posts. I was born and raised in central Illnois (Springfield) and go back home at least once or twice a year, and as I read your posts, I am SO there in my heart!
Starved Rock - yes I know that!
Peace |
| Horseyrider |
Posted - Jun 09 2006 : 09:07:14 AM
Now I can't come, either. My daughter's ten year reunion is that day, and not realizing I'd double booked myself again, I told her I'd take the grandkids. Plus, there's an 80% chance of rain on Saturday. *sniff* |
| sillyfoulks |
Posted - Jun 08 2006 : 06:47:02 AM
I am sorry girls. I will not be able to make it. We have had some stuff come up that I just can't get out of. Maybe next time.
Elizabeth
Not how long, but how well you have lived is the main thing.
http://livingcountrystyle.blogspot.com/ |
| NicoleG |
Posted - Jun 06 2006 : 08:49:31 AM
The garden walk is already coming up! How about we meet around 8:30 at the plant sale (corner of Mill and Church). That way we can look around a little before we do the walk. I know Laura said she has to leave around 12. It all starts at 9 so that gives us half an hour to find each other and decide what we want to do. How should we tell each other from the crowd? I'll be there with my boyfriend. I'm the one who's 22 but looks 16! Haha. I'll figure out some type of thing to wear to find me. I'll let you guys know. And let me know if 8:30 is ok or if you want to meet sooner or later. |
| Horseyrider |
Posted - May 09 2006 : 04:36:33 AM
When we get a little closer to the date, we should confirm a time and place. There are going to be lots of people there in town, so it'd be nice to be able to tell you from the others!  |
| NicoleG |
Posted - May 08 2006 : 12:25:36 PM
Ok so it looks like Laura (CountryGirl85) and I are camping Friday night and then Mary Ann (Horseyrider) and possibly Elizabeth (sillyfoulks) will be meeting us in Utica Saturday morning. This should be fun, girls! |
| bboopster |
Posted - May 02 2006 : 6:40:21 PM
Hello Ladies,
I would love to join but my youngest graduates from High School and my oldest leaves for Fort Irwin Ca. that weekend. (Back to the army after leave.) Please keep me posted on your next meeting.
:>)
Pray for our troops to come home safe and soon.
Enjoying the road to the simple life :>) |
| NicoleG |
Posted - May 02 2006 : 2:19:20 PM
Rhonda, we would love to have you whenever you can make it. This is only our first one so there will be many more I'm sure.
Well, it seems that Saturday is a good day so should we make it a date, girls? We can meet in town at the plant sale (where we pay for the tour anyway). Send me an e-mail if you would like to go and if you would be camping or not. Thanks! :)
Laura, we can camp if you want to (and anyone else who wants to). It is a bit of a drive for early Saturday for us so if you are up for it, we can have our own little campout. I could probably even pick you up on Friday night...I think you are sort of on the way anyway. But we can talk about it. E-mail me if you want to. |
| abbasgurl |
Posted - Apr 30 2006 : 11:39:00 AM
I've been watching this thread...I have a craft show that weekend, but would LOVE to join you another time to meet everyone!
Rhonda
...and I will sing at the top of my lungs, and I will dance, even if I'm the only one! |
| Horseyrider |
Posted - Apr 30 2006 : 11:19:59 AM
I can probably do one of those two days, but not both. And I really can't camp; I have to do chores. But I'm only about 45 minutes away, so it shouldn't be too bad. I can't have hubby do two weekends in a row; I'm heading the following weekend to Kansas for a get together of people from a horse board I moderate.
It's amazing to think that these are all people I never would have known had there never been an internet. |
| NicoleG |
Posted - Apr 30 2006 : 09:25:30 AM
It sounds like we are interested in Saturday for sure. So we can either meet up Saturday morning or some of us could camp out Friday night. If you are interested in camping Friday, let me know. That way we can start to plan out what type of site we want. |
| CountryGirl85 |
Posted - Apr 28 2006 : 7:29:28 PM
Those days will probably work for me! It will be great to meet all of you in person and we'll have so much fun! I'm looking forward to it! Hope everyone's well!
Laura
"In spite of everything, I still believe that people are really good at heart." Anne Frank |
| sillyfoulks |
Posted - Apr 28 2006 : 06:27:09 AM
I had checked out Utica myself, just the other day. This sounds fun. I am not sure if I can make the overnight camping, but I am pretty sure that I could make it for the day on Saturday. This is a pretty busy time of year. The kids will be out of school and the vegetables will be in full swing. It is also smack dab in the middle of summer football(dh is a coach) and cheerleading(I am director). It is also just a few weeks from our big 4th of July, when we are expected many out of town guests(lot's of planning). It just seems to be anywhere from April to November is always jam packed for us.
Elizabeth
Not how long, but how well you have lived is the main thing.
http://livingcountrystyle.blogspot.com/ |
| NicoleG |
Posted - Apr 27 2006 : 09:13:44 AM
I must not be thinking. I have even been to Starved Rock a few times and I completely forgot about it! Thanks for reminding me!
I looked up the events and on June 10th and 11th there is a garden walk in Utica with plant and craft sales and wine tasting. It is $5 to do the walking tour. If we want to go that weekend we could camp Friday night and do the tour/shopping Saturday. Let me know if this would be ok. Here's the links to the tour and park:
The Garden Walk- Scroll down a little bit
http://www.utica-il.com/Calendar.asp?EventBeginDate=6/10/2006
Starved Rock State Park- More info and camping fees are on the right bar
http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/parks/i&m/east/starve/park.htm |
| Horseyrider |
Posted - Apr 26 2006 : 04:56:20 AM
Ahh, Laura! This is sort of my home turf!
Starved Rock has a darling little town close by called Utica. They have a handful of little shops there, and a nice Irish pub. They also have a nice museum there made from an old stone mill house, and a bike path that stretches from LaSalle/Peru to well past Morris. It's beautiful back there! I just wish they'd let us take horses on it. Anyway, there are antique vendors in a large pole building that's fun outside of Peru, and a huge craft mall there, too. But mostly, Starved Rock and it's neighboring parks Mathessein and Catlin Park are wonderful oases of wild land in the middle of all the farm country. I know these trails well. |
| CountryGirl85 |
Posted - Apr 25 2006 : 10:03:30 PM
I'm not sure how far it is from everyone but Starved Rock State Park in Utica has some beautiful hiking. I don't know of too many good places to shop, but I know downtown Geneva, IL has quite a few cute and unique shops. Just some thoughts!
Laura
"In spite of everything, I still believe that people are really good at heart." Anne Frank |
| NicoleG |
Posted - Apr 25 2006 : 3:10:58 PM
I wouldn't mind at all. Any farmgirl is always welcome! We will be glad to have you :)
Another idea is berry picking or something like that so if anyone knows of a good place, let me know! |
| bboopster |
Posted - Apr 25 2006 : 2:41:52 PM
Hello Ladies,
I'm from Wisconsin but would be willing to travel to meet up with you. Would you mind a cheesehead in your group? 
Pray for our troops to come home safe and soon.
Enjoying the road to the simple life :>) |
| NicoleG |
Posted - Apr 25 2006 : 2:38:02 PM
OK ladies. I am starting to look up a place we can meet maybe in June. Someplace sort of in the middle of us all where we can maybe do a tour, visit some small town shops, hike a trail, or just have lunch and chat. If anyone has any ideas or suggestions, let me know. I will be searching online so any idea is great! I'll keep you all posted. |
| CountryGirl85 |
Posted - Apr 24 2006 : 9:58:38 PM
Yep, count me in!
Laura
"In spite of everything, I still believe that people are really good at heart." Anne Frank |
| My life |
Posted - Apr 22 2006 : 5:21:00 PM
Hi gals,
Count me in! I think this sounds very fun. I live about 2 hours from everywhere! Chicago, Champaign etc. It would be rewarding and I'm sure quite entertaining to have an Illinois Chapter. I'm, so new, I really don't know what all would be involved, but educate me because, I'm willing.
Thanks for the warm welcome! |
