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| Soulful Shepherdess |
Posted - May 15 2007 : 11:28:09 AM
Ok, so I hope I'm doing this right--I've done a decent amount online, but never been active in a real forum...
I'm new here, and relatively new at my location in rural New York (Otsego County). We live on a 98+ acre farm-ish chunk of land, have Barred Rock hens, a rescued mutt, Jacob Sheep arriving in about a week, and 25 chicks (mixed)arriving shortly after the sheep. The land is covered with apple trees (last year I went nuts making pie filling for everyone, and applesauce for a few).
We've had and butchered our own pig, took a deer last year and I'm currently listening to my Dandelion Jelly jars seal up--I hope they set up! The land's not good up here for much of anything -- we joke that our main crops include rocks and milkweed--both prolific and pretty useless right now. Dandelions went crazy this year so we tried to take advantage of them with wine, fritters and jelly.
We're trying to live more consciously. When I'm not caring for my son or making food for my husband I'm gardening, doing my art and writing and trying to wrap my mind around the cancer that's destroying my mother. I'm keeping busy at a nearly frantic pace... Spring keeps me hopping!
I'd love to know who else is around here and what they do--happy to meet you all!
Shannon
Come visit my young blog to learn more about what I do:
http://99-acres-of-rock.blogspot.com/ |
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| Beemoosie |
Posted - May 19 2007 : 08:09:56 AM
Angie, you can ALWAYS shout about Fridays...:)
I would love to get together for tea...after school lets out! Things are quite hetic in the household right now, but in another month I'll be up for fun and games!!
My soul magnifies the Lord, And my spirit rejoices in God my Savior. Luke 1:46,47
www.beequilting.blogspot.com
http://beemoosie-picture-diary.blogspot.com/ |
| britchickny |
Posted - May 18 2007 : 4:03:14 PM
Amie, Victor is probably 25 minutes out on 490. Have you not experienced Eastview? i am not a mall person but Eastview is so open and has lovely stores. Well worth the drive! I actually went to MJ's website I think and found June who heads up the local chapter. You can e-mail me "through the back door" and let me know your e-mail address and I will make sure she contacts you. She is an awesome apron designer and had some of her creations featured in Mj's book and magazine. Perhaps we could get together for tea? Bonnie, what do you think?
HAPPY FRIDAY!!(sorry I was 'shouting'!) Angie.
"Mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance" JUDE 1:2 |
| jpbluesky |
Posted - May 18 2007 : 06:32:57 AM
Welcome Shannon! Your farm sounds wonderful. Glad you are here.
Psalm 51: 10-13 |
| Amie C. |
Posted - May 18 2007 : 06:05:31 AM
Sorry, didn't mean to make you guess about my location. I work in downtown Rochester, but I live a bit further north in the Maplewood neighborhood. The waterfall I was referring to is the Lower Falls at the Driving Park Bridge, across from the Rose Garden. I get the impression that most people who live in the burbs around Rochester fear and loathe the city, so I've given up expecting people to recognize any of my local landmarks. Now that you mention it, I think I was aware that there's a chapter in Victor. Victor seems terribly far away from me, although I suppose technically it is about the same distance as Avon or Caledonia. In other respects, though, it's a whole different world. Who here belongs to the Victor chapter? |
| Beemoosie |
Posted - May 18 2007 : 03:12:25 AM
quote:
Originally posted by britchickny
Okay Amie, downtown Rochester? Now you have me guessing! You know there is a chapter in Victor I have been coresponding with, perhaps we could all 'merge'?
Hey Bonnie, how do you find for all your hobbies etc? I see you post all over!If I get home at 5pm, dinner etc and then check in with all the gals, I am ready for bed? Where do the days go!!!
"Mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance" JUDE 1:2
I don't work full-time!!!  Seriously, I do most of my stuff on weekends or holidays (I work at the school). In the evening I can do some embroidery, but I can't think straight enough to sew or quilt usually!!
My soul magnifies the Lord, And my spirit rejoices in God my Savior. Luke 1:46,47
www.beequilting.blogspot.com
http://beemoosie-picture-diary.blogspot.com/ |
| vermontharvest |
Posted - May 17 2007 : 4:20:26 PM
WELCOME SHANNON. I'm in Vermont...and new here myself. your life sounds wonderful..how great that you are making things from your dandelions
www.vermontharvest.blogspot.com |
| britchickny |
Posted - May 17 2007 : 4:06:41 PM
Okay Amie, downtown Rochester? Now you have me guessing! You know there is a chapter in Victor I have been coresponding with, perhaps we could all 'merge'?
Hey Bonnie, how do you find for all your hobbies etc? I see you post all over!If I get home at 5pm, dinner etc and then check in with all the gals, I am ready for bed? Where do the days go!!!
"Mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance" JUDE 1:2 |
| Beemoosie |
Posted - May 17 2007 : 08:34:16 AM
I am hearing the makings of a farmgirl chapter.....?
My soul magnifies the Lord, And my spirit rejoices in God my Savior. Luke 1:46,47
www.beequilting.blogspot.com
http://beemoosie-picture-diary.blogspot.com/ |
| Amie C. |
Posted - May 17 2007 : 07:54:49 AM
Angie-
I'm not sure whether Conesus or Canandaigua lake is closest to me. But Lake Ontario is what I'm really close to at the moment. I also live just a short walk from one of the large waterfalls on the Genesee River. That's pretty cool. |
| Libbie |
Posted - May 16 2007 : 9:55:39 PM
Hi, Shannon! Welcome to the 'Connection - I just know you'll love it here - these gals are incredible, and it sounds like you, are, too. I hope your Dandelion jelly jars sealed and set -- and I can't wait to get to know you!
XOXO, Libbie
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| BotanicalBath |
Posted - May 16 2007 : 8:06:01 PM
Welcome Shannon!
E-
BotanicalBath@peoplepc.com
www.Botanical-Bath.com
"I do my housework in the nude. It gives me an incentive to clean the mirrors as quickly as possible." |
| blueroses |
Posted - May 16 2007 : 3:44:31 PM
Hi Shannon,
Ex-New Yorker, now Idahoan welcomes you. Glad you joined us.
"You cannot find peace...by avoiding life."
Virginia Woolfe |
| britchickny |
Posted - May 16 2007 : 3:42:36 PM
Amie, thanks for the welcome! I think there are a ton of us out there just waiting to 'get out'! Which one of the finger lakes are you closest to? Mine is Conesus Lake
Angie.
"Mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance" JUDE 1:2 |
| Amie C. |
Posted - May 16 2007 : 12:56:33 PM
Angie, hello to you too. I must have missed your intro post. There seem to be more of us popping up in western new york lately...enough to form a chapter maybe? |
| Annie S |
Posted - May 16 2007 : 11:19:34 AM
Welcome, Shannon. I too am new to this - just joined this past spring and have had a ball reading and learning from all the different forum topics. I'm also new to the farmgirl life style - my husband & I just moved into our dream home on top of a ridge in the Black HIlls of S.D. So I'm learning how to grow things in rock, how to landscape in rock, and you know what I'm talking about it seems. Again, welcome and enjoy all the wonderful ladies here. You'll learn a lot from them. You and your mother will be in my prayers.
Annie |
| Amie C. |
Posted - May 16 2007 : 07:34:11 AM
Hello, Shannon. Always glad to see another New Yorker. I'm living in the city, unfortunately, but I have a small garden and I'm learning to bake, can, and sew. Slowly but surely. I'm hoping to move to the country before too many more years pass, so I'm interested in checking out all parts of New York. Sorry to hear about your mom's illness. Hope you enjoy reading and posting here. |
| levisgrammy |
Posted - May 16 2007 : 03:54:32 AM
Welcome Shannon,
I'm sure you will enjoy this forum. I know I have
really been blessed by this wonderful group of women.
"The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof and all that dwell therein."
www.torismimi.blogspot.com |
| katmom |
Posted - May 15 2007 : 11:42:33 PM
Hi & Welcome Shannon,
You'll love chatting & gardening & crafting and other fun stuff with us here.
Sorry to hear that your mother is battling with cancer. I am wrapping you & her in prayers.
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
www.katmom4.blogspot.com |
| Buttercup |
Posted - May 15 2007 : 10:28:54 PM
Your place sounds unique and fun! Never made Dandy Lion jelly but am sure going to try it when I get back home! I am glad you found us and welcome to our wonderful farm! So many wonderful things here to participate in and some of the greatest women ever! I look forward to getting to know you better as I see you round!
Hugz!
Talitha
"If we could maintain the wonder of childhood and at the same time grasp the wisdom of age, what wonder,what wisdom,what life would be ours" |
| Woodswoman |
Posted - May 15 2007 : 6:09:53 PM
Welcome-glad to have you here-I think you'll love it!!
Jennifer |
| Tina Michelle |
Posted - May 15 2007 : 4:53:10 PM
welcome to the group Shannon
~Seize the Day! Live, Love, Laugh~
visit me at:
http://gardengoose.blogspot.com/
and at www.stliving.net
you can also check out my etsy shops at:http://GardenGooseGifts.etsy.com and
http://photosbytina.etsy.com
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| Marybeth |
Posted - May 15 2007 : 4:52:35 PM
Welcome Shannon, glad you decided to jump on in. MB
www.strawberryhillsfarm.blogspot.com
www.day4plus.blogspot.com www.holyhouses-day4plus.blogspot.com
"Life may not be the party we hoped for...but while we are here we might as well dance!" |
| Mikki |
Posted - May 15 2007 : 4:15:06 PM
Hi Shannon and a BIG Welcome to you! So glad your here with us!
~~Blessings, Mikki Jo
www.mikkijo.etsy.com
http://burningmeadowsprings.blogspot.com/
http://strawberriesnapronstrings.blogspot.com/ |
| britchickny |
Posted - May 15 2007 : 3:44:28 PM
Hi Shannon! More gals from NY is what we need! You have your hands full but it seems that we all live that way too! Could there ever be enough hours in the day or would be just do more! I think I know the answer! Welcome to the forum. I was terrified at first (still have not figured out the faces yet!) but just love checking in with everyone and have already learned so much. What a great rescource(?) everyone is!
God Bless. Angie. (Avon NY)
"Mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance" JUDE 1:2 |
| Bee Haven Maven |
Posted - May 15 2007 : 3:40:54 PM
Welcome, Shannon, from Central Pa. I won't fill this space with my life...but rather if you have time, you can ready my blogs....they tell it all. Here I will say: glad to have you around. This is a great group of women. You will find a wonderful support system here....lots of positive energy. I am glad you landed here...you will soon be glad, also.
Keep Smiling.....Bev
Check out my shoppe at www.honeybeez.etsy.com
www.beehavenacres.blogspot.com |
