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| Wende |
Posted - Jan 10 2010 : 2:05:40 PM
April, Sonshine4u has spruced up the blog site and it is wonderful. She also made a fantastic pdf file.
www.farmgirlsontheloose.blogspot.com
Enjoy !
A few months ago we tossed around the idea of a Prairie Pilgramage to the Laura Ingalls Wilder Museums and Homesites. Well, after much consideration and cabin fever) I have been looking into this project.
This will require some feedback from anyone interested.
This will be a ZIG ZAG across the prairie states. The zig and the zag are important for travel/convoy.
This is how the trail rendezvous will work. Anyone is invited to join the trail at anytime. Reservations must be made in advance!! No exceptions for this. You will be responsible for getting to and from point A to point B to point C ETC.
You will be responsible for all of your own expenses, gas, etc.
For those who do not have campers or tents , hotels/motels will be suggested in close proximity. There maybe a bus tour involved on some of the sites.
We MUST plan "giving projects" along the way. We will have this figured out before the tour. Donations such as clothing, food pantries, etc. Something to give back to the community.
There are 6 designated sites we will be seeing. There will scheduled stops along the way for additonal museums and parks. This need to be planned as a group as well.
Like mentioned before.. anyone can join and drop out at anytime. You must decide how much of the tour you can do or want to do.This will be a great opportunity to meet up with pen pals, blog pals, family ( if you wish) and to meet new friends and farm sisters.
Each chapter is welcome to plan a night of activites, food and fun.
There will be pre-announced contests along the way.
In De Smet,SD there is a scavenger hunt with a pre-purchased it from the museum. We can have a board game night, craft night, learn a new craft night and planned pot lucks etc.
Starting in De Smet, SD to Walnut Grove, MN to Pepin WI, to Burr Oak, IA to Independece, KS and finally to Mansfield, MO.
I know that Pepin is the birthplace, but for traveling sake this will help with the zig zag.
We will try to make the best recommendations for everything from road travel, restaurants, camping and hotels.
There will be a phone tree for everyone on the trail so we do not lose anyone. There will also be waivers and contact information to be filled out by everyone. Safety first.
Anyone interested in the idea please contact me as soon as possible so we can start a blog site and those not able to join us can read about our travels and enjoy the photos as if they were eating dust on the trail with us.
The month of June comes to mind. It is before it gets to hot and after the rains. July is the Farm Fair at Mary Janes Farm do not want to miss that.
Thanks.
WENDE
#660
www.farmgirlsontheloose.blogspot.com
New blog entry how to start earning badges on road trip.
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| sonshine4u |
Posted - Jun 17 2010 : 6:06:17 PM
So glad you all had so much fun on the rest of the tour! Wish I could've been there to help you plant flowers and to meet each and every one of you!
Playing in the Sonshine
http://www.homesteadblogger.com/sonshine4u |
| Lessie Louise |
Posted - Jun 17 2010 : 5:50:13 PM
Just arrived home from Mansfield, just Wende and myself showed up but what a delightful day! We planted flowers and worked in the nice, air conditioned book store, had lunch and enjoyed the tour. We had fun.
Forget buns of steel, I'd rather have buns of cinnamon!
Don't out smart your common sense!!
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| lulu |
Posted - Jun 17 2010 : 4:53:36 PM
Even though there were only three of us I really enjoyed the time we spent together at Little House on the Prairie, in Independence Ks. When kathy and I parked and walked up to the folks at the picnic tables and ask if this was the farmgirls gathering Wende gave a big sigh of relief. And after talking to Wende for 5 minutes , it seemed like you had known her for years. So we waited and visited and then we ate (what good food) and then we planted. After the planting we were invited in for cake and something to drink. Boy did that water hit the spot. And then we shopped. What a perfectly wonderful day, good food, good friends, and shopping.
Connie
LULU
farmgirl sister #1369
"Scattered Prairie Gals" chapter
Take care and write soon.
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| KanMogirl |
Posted - Jun 17 2010 : 12:56:45 PM
I met Wende at Little House near Independence, KS. Unfortunately, there were only three of us, Wende, LuLu (Connie) and I.
I would rather wear out than rust out.----Richard Cumberland |
| Lessie Louise |
Posted - Jun 15 2010 : 08:13:56 AM
We had an AWESOME time in Decorah. Wende did an excellent job putting all this together, I want her for my travel agent!
Forget buns of steel, I'd rather have buns of cinnamon!
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| sonshine4u |
Posted - Jun 13 2010 : 07:24:45 AM
Hello Farmgirls!!! If you haven't been following the blog, there are some updates on our travels and some photos too! Go check out all the fun we've been having!
http://farmgirlsontheloose.blogspot.com
Playing in the Sonshine
http://www.homesteadblogger.com/sonshine4u |
| Lessie Louise |
Posted - Jun 08 2010 : 08:12:59 AM
Hey Wende, the blog is great and it sounds like you are having a lot of fun. It won't let me post for what ever reason, most likely operator error. Oh well, continue to have fun and I'll see ya soon, Carol
Forget buns of steel, I'd rather have buns of cinnamon!
Farmgirl #680! |
| Lessie Louise |
Posted - Jun 08 2010 : 08:05:07 AM
OK, hope you are having fun, Carol
Forget buns of steel, I'd rather have buns of cinnamon!
Farmgirl #680! |
| Wende |
Posted - Jun 07 2010 : 8:51:46 PM
Hey Carol.. see you in Decorah.
I posted the blog on the outpost.
wende
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| Lessie Louise |
Posted - Jun 06 2010 : 09:06:08 AM
you girls have fun!!
Forget buns of steel, I'd rather have buns of cinnamon!
Farmgirl #680! |
| sonshine4u |
Posted - Jun 06 2010 : 07:24:39 AM
Getting packed up and ready to go! So excited!!! See you in DeSmet!
Playing in the Sonshine
http://www.homesteadblogger.com/sonshine4u |
| Wende |
Posted - May 31 2010 : 11:56:31 AM
Itinerary on the blog site. Join the Farmgirls on the LOOSE for a great road trip.
WENDE
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| Wende |
Posted - May 29 2010 : 7:14:24 PM
Hi Carol.
Send me your address. I want to send you the map for Hazelton, IA.
It is the Amish community I told you about. I marked the map with all my favorite places.
wende
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| Lessie Louise |
Posted - May 28 2010 : 2:05:35 PM
Hey Wende, see you in Decorah...
Forget buns of steel, I'd rather have buns of cinnamon!
Farmgirl #680! |
| Wende |
Posted - May 23 2010 : 3:14:12 PM
Thank you . There are farmgirls still sending me RSVPs for the tour.
Most are for the day or two days, Some are even for two sites.
Thank you to everyone who has sent me an RSVP for the Meet and Greet catered meals. This will help the caterer so much!!!!
I have 88 quilt charms ready to trade. I think I bought 2 yrs and had a sale coupon, so I will have plenty.. I hope.
See you all in June.
Wende
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| sonshine4u |
Posted - May 17 2010 : 09:01:10 AM
Website has more updates on it! Go check it out!
http://farmgirlsontheloose.blogspot.com/
Playing in the Sonshine
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| Wende |
Posted - May 14 2010 : 05:11:07 AM
For farmgirls meeting in Burr Oak/ Decorah , IA please contact me direct. If you are meeting for the day or the weekend.
I am trying to make special arrangements with a local farmer and need a head count of farmgirls. Do not want anyone left out.
Please contact me ASAP.
WENDE
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| prayin granny |
Posted - May 07 2010 : 06:28:52 AM
Looking forward to the book club, Amy! Good day everyone! Linda
Country at Heart |
| sonshine4u |
Posted - May 01 2010 : 08:23:11 AM
Kelly, go to the blogsite: http://farmgirlsontheloose.blogspot.com
The general info is on the sidebar. See what dates work for you or the whole trip and let Wende know here on this topic or email her if you can join us! We'd love to have you along!
~April
Playing in the Sonshine
http://www.homesteadblogger.com/sonshine4u |
| sonshine4u |
Posted - Apr 29 2010 : 6:28:30 PM
The blog has some updated features in the sidebar for easier access for the details of the trip! More updates and details coming soon!
Playing in the Sonshine
http://www.homesteadblogger.com/sonshine4u |
| pumpkinvine |
Posted - Apr 28 2010 : 5:49:15 PM
Wende...I am on the central coast of California.
Julie....I think that would be so fun! I am going to go over and announce it now! Spread the word!
Amy from Lompoc
Farmgirl Sister #119
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| ClaireSky |
Posted - Apr 28 2010 : 3:11:35 PM
Amy, I think you should have a "little house" book club here on MJF in the reading section... and we could do little projects along with the book. I for one would love to join. It's been a long, long time since I have read the books.
Julie
Farmgirl Sister #399
West-Central WI Farmgirls
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog...Charles F. Doran |
| ClaireSky |
Posted - Apr 28 2010 : 08:26:39 AM
I love the idea with the books.
Julie
Farmgirl Sister #399
West-Central WI Farmgirls
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog...Charles F. Doran |
| pumpkinvine |
Posted - Apr 27 2010 : 5:26:23 PM
OK, I figured out a way to get my Little House fix. I am a 4th grade teacher, and I think next year I am going to have an after school Little House book club. We could read one book a month starting in September and do projects that go along with the books. I was even thinking of coming up with merit badges too!
Amy from Lompoc
Farmgirl Sister #119
http://www.pumpkincupcake.blogspot.com |
| pumpkinvine |
Posted - Apr 25 2010 : 6:04:46 PM
I am so jealous of those who are going on this trip! I'm glad I can follow along on the blog though!
Amy from Lompoc
Farmgirl Sister #119
http://www.pumpkincupcake.blogspot.com |
