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| Farmtopia |
Posted - Dec 03 2007 : 12:54:03 AM
Well, not quite THAT new...I've been hiding out for a little while, watching everyone else online. You see, I'm not quite a farmgirl, not yet, but I've known about Mary Jane for awhile.
I live about as far away from a farm as you can get..New York City. But I have farming roots...my mother was a farm girl in Europe (Hungary) so my entire childhood was spent embroidering, sewing, canning jam...you know, the good stuff 
In the meantime, however, I also pursued arts. By day, I am an arts manager, and artistic director of a theater and dance troupe. I choreograph, I events manage, I sew costumes, I overschedule....I design a few websites.
I also split time being a vet tech...I've always happened to like animals. I spent 7 years as a vet tech seeing everything from dogs to ferrets to goldfish. I finally left THAT to pursue a more flexible way of animal care --pet-sitting (www.my-best-buddy.com) I think it's VERY difficult to have animals in the city...so, being obnoxiously progressive (you know us city slickers are!) I eventually wanted to get a farm and use part of it for animal rescue.
Finally, having spent waaaaay too much time in city farmers markets, knitting and crafting stores, and all the crazy things us urbanites do when we WANT to get the heck out of dodge and move to a farm--I decided to create an online magazine...which melds farm crafts cooking, and life to the city culture. I also embroider, knit and make crafts for occasional sale. This route eventually led someone to mention Mary Jane...though farming, obviously, isn't huge in the city, there are MANY people who are looking for a simple way of life, so count me in!
In between this, of course, I SOMETIMES sleep.  Can't say for sure how much I will post, but I look forward to sharing ideas, etc, on this site :)
Dream all you dreamers |
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| paradiseplantation |
Posted - Dec 04 2007 : 3:18:25 PM
Hi, Zan, from one of the Southern farmgirls. We're glad you're here!
from the hearts of paradise... |
| Hideaway Farmgirl |
Posted - Dec 04 2007 : 12:26:43 PM
Welcome to the Farmgirl Connection, Zan! I'll go take a peek at your online magazine...sounds terrific!
Jo
"Wish I had time to work with herbs all day!" |
| Farmtopia |
Posted - Dec 04 2007 : 10:39:02 AM
Thank you again! Yes, it's wonderful to rediscover some of those farmgirl talents though I have to tell you, nothing will wierd a person out on a subway train faster than someone breaking out with their embroidery! Yes, it has happened!
I am excited to learn from you all! What a great forum!
~*~Dream all you dreamers~*~
www.bigtownfarmer.com
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| Nance in France |
Posted - Dec 04 2007 : 09:58:54 AM
Welcome aboard, Zan! Jenny is right on; as we all prove daily, you can "be" a farmgirl anywhere, because it starts in the heart. Gotta go take a gander at your mag now! I look forward to getting to know you better. Hugs, Nance |
| Farm Girl 2 |
Posted - Dec 04 2007 : 07:38:28 AM
Welcome Zan, You will love it here. I do!
Hugs,
Becky
Loving Living Simply!
http://sunnymorningfarm.blogspot.com |
| cajungal |
Posted - Dec 04 2007 : 06:00:13 AM
Welcome Zan!
What a rich family history you have. You probably have a wealth of memories with your mother. I look forward to reading more!
Blessings!
Catherine
One of the best compliments from one of my daughters: "Moma, you smell good...like dirt." |
| Carol Sue |
Posted - Dec 03 2007 : 11:15:12 PM
Zan,
S0 glad y0u decided t0 c0me and play with us when y0u can.
M0re fun gals are always m0re fun added!!!!!!!!
Welc0me,
Car0l Sue
listening to the quiet moments
www.Quitemoments.blogspot.com |
| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Dec 03 2007 : 2:55:11 PM
WElcome Zan!! I think you can be a farmgirl anywhere...it will be fun to get to know you here!
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
| celebrate2727 |
Posted - Dec 03 2007 : 2:50:13 PM
Welcome Zan. I grew up in NY- but a bit upstate from you in Ithaca before moving West. I love the City, especially at Christmas time. I have friends in the theater there still, though they are mostly retired (NYC Opera).
Glad to have you here!
blessings
beth
~*~*~farmgirl sister #27~*~*~
I Can
beth@maryjanesfarm.org
Snowmen fall from heaven... unassembled.
~Author Unknown~
For the best in Holiday Gift Giving check out- http://products.maryjanesfarm.org/pfoshop/holiday_gift_ideas.asp
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| Farmtopia |
Posted - Dec 03 2007 : 2:42:37 PM
Holy Cow, guys!
I am so bowled over and feel so very warm and welcomed. I also checked out each of your blogs, websites, and tags! We are all so talented! Well, now I sorta feel silly that I didn't post earlier, I was definitely missing out on new friends! Thank you all for the kind welcome wagon! Hmm, I suppose I can keep you updated on the site in other forums :)
Please keep me updated with what you're doing :)
~*~Dream all you dreamers~*~
www.bigtownfarmer.com
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| Nancy Gartenman |
Posted - Dec 03 2007 : 11:09:53 AM
Hi Zen,
Welcome and I checked out your magazine, looks like a winner to me. I will be watching for the next issue, looks like I could get some new ideas from you. Not that I need more things to do, its just an obsession of sorts, which I don't plan on getting help to get over.
Nancy Jo
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com |
| Maryjane Lee |
Posted - Dec 03 2007 : 10:42:31 AM
Welcome Zan! Sounds like a lot of us can learn so much from you!!! I hope you post often so we can! Would love to see your wares that you sell to! A very talented woman from New York City!!!
Hugs, Maryjane Lee
The Beehive Cottage~est. 1971
Farmgirl Sister #43
Sisters on the Fly #595
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| Lainey |
Posted - Dec 03 2007 : 08:11:35 AM
Welcome Zan, it's nice meeting you here. Your online magazine looks interesting and I'm looking forward to reading the next issue.
Farmgirl Sister #25
http://countrygirldreams.blogspot.com/ |
| Miss Bee Haven |
Posted - Dec 03 2007 : 07:29:12 AM
Zan - WOW! You're a very busy lady! I'm going to check out your magazine-thanks for posting the link. We have another farmgirl who has a waaayy fantastic e-zine-Tina Michelle. The newest issue of her Small Town Living just came out. We can never have enough links to our beloved farmgirl topics! :D
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?" - 'Brother Dave' Gardner |
| Tina Michelle |
Posted - Dec 03 2007 : 06:12:55 AM
welcome Zan.
~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 |
| nitere |
Posted - Dec 03 2007 : 05:15:19 AM
welcome zan!
http://www.buraellen.blogspot.com |
| Dixie_Amazon |
Posted - Dec 03 2007 : 03:40:10 AM
Welcome to the forum, you sound like a gal after my own heart.
Love the look of the site. Let us know when it goes live. 
Dennise with 2 n's
Farmgirl Sister #47 **~~** Country girl raised in the city. |
| Farmtopia |
Posted - Dec 03 2007 : 03:20:15 AM
Hi Corinne! Wow, thank you very much. Well, it seemed a little strange to post a mag about farms on a site hosted by THE country magazine/books about farm life, but it's sooo supportive here. Hmm, I've been in New York City for too long! Too much competition!
Anyhow, here is the mag: www.bigtownfarmer.com
We are always looking for writers and next month I'm profiling crafts people...so, maybe this would be a good time to let me know if you have a farm business?
~*~Dream all you dreamers~*~
www.bigtownfarmer.com
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| Corinnelouise |
Posted - Dec 03 2007 : 02:55:45 AM
Welcome Zan, you found a family here and I am sure you will enjoy it very much, as much as we are going to enjoy getting to know you.
Please post the address of your online-magazine, I would like to read it.
Have a good night.
Corinne |
