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| chellybelly |
Posted - May 20 2008 : 09:20:58 AM
Hi Farmgirls,
I've been gleaning info from this site for a while now (ie, lurking  )and think it's about time I introduced myself.
I live in Knoxville, TN but grew up in rural WV where we always had a garden and my mom canned lots of veggies every year. My grandmother had chickens, hogs, and a cow.
I currently have a couple of raised beds of my own (organic, of course!) and hope to buy a farm house with a few acres in the next couple of years. I really want my kids to grow up as farm kids. They are 8, 6 and 6 months, so we need to get busy. I also love to sew and knit.
In the past few weeks, I have joined the sisterhood and started a local chapter with a few of my best farmgirl friends. We know each other from our homeschool co-op and share many of the same farmgirl interests. This week our co-op is decorating aprons to wear as we prepare lunch each week.
Nice to meet you all,
Michelle |
| 16 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| cathy cobblestone |
Posted - May 28 2008 : 7:50:09 PM
Welcome Michelle - you are not to terribly far from me - I'm in central Kentucky. So happy you joined in - sounds like you are off to a great start with your chapter - congrats! Hope that farm is in your very near future! Blessings to you! Cathy
www.cobblestonefarms.blogspot.com
Today is a gift, live it! |
| Carol Sue |
Posted - May 28 2008 : 3:40:15 PM
Hi Michelle,
Good for you for jumping right in. Welcome.
Carol Sue
listening to the quiet moments
Farmgirl #39
www.Quitemoments.blogspot.com |
| Marybeth |
Posted - May 28 2008 : 2:11:18 PM
Welcome Michelle. You sound like one happy and very busy farmgal. 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!" |
| farmgirl blessings |
Posted - May 28 2008 : 09:57:51 AM
I went by and checked out your aprons, Michelle. You did a great job! Amazing. And that baby of yours is cute as can be!
I feel the same way about the mountains. I just breathe them in when I'm there. It's like life to me, really. Our family reunion is in West Virginia this weekend. Sadly, I have to miss since my 2 boys are graduating. It makes me sad and I know exactly how you feel. Maybe somehow, someway, you'll get to make that trip.
Wishing you the very best!
Blessings, Lea
www.farmhouseblessings.blogspot.com
www.farmhouseblessings.etsy.com
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| chellybelly |
Posted - May 28 2008 : 08:41:47 AM
Wow! Lea, we have a lot in common. Most of my family is in WV as well. My mom just brought me a family cookbook and there is a picture of nearly 300 people at the last family reunion!
I know what you mean about the mountains. They're in my blood too. I've been contemplating a couple of weeks of family hopping sometime this summer to get a good fix. But with dh unable to take off work and with three kiddos, the youngest 6 months, I don't see that happening. *sigh* A day over in the smokies usually does me good when I feel like this.
oh, yeah. I added pics of the aprons on my blog.
Thanks to everyone for the warm welcome!
Michelle
Farmgirl Sister #203
http://theonewhoholdsthebaby.blogspot.com/ |
| farmgirl blessings |
Posted - May 27 2008 : 09:06:38 AM
Hi Michelle! What a pleasure to have you join this lovely group of farmgirls.
I live and homeschool in West Tennessee though, I too, was born in WV where many of my family remain. My mom & dad are your neighbors in nearby Maryville. I just love your country. Those mountains always make me homesick.
I hope you'll share photos of your apron creations. Wishing you the very best with your farmgirl dreams. Dreams do come true. I call them blessings!
Blessings, Lea
www.farmhouseblessings.blogspot.com
www.farmhouseblessings.etsy.com
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| Back Home Again |
Posted - May 27 2008 : 08:00:05 AM
Hi Michelle,
Welcome! Welcome! This is a Warm and Friendly place to hang out!
Until Later,
Audrey
~ Side by side or miles apart....dear friends are always close to the heart ~ |
| 22shortie |
Posted - May 21 2008 : 5:25:39 PM
welcome! It's so nice that you've joined us! Have fun!
Fresh and creative projects popping up on my blog daily! Stop by and check out what I'm up to today!
http://pumpkinseed-unscripted.blogspot.com/ |
| chellybelly |
Posted - May 21 2008 : 2:02:21 PM
Thanks for the warm farmgirl welcome!
I forgot to mention that I am making all the aprons! I'm making them in 4 different sizes since we have kids all ages. I have spent all afternoon cutting about 20 of them out and ironing straps.
Michelle
Farmgirl Sister #203 |
| April |
Posted - May 21 2008 : 10:39:23 AM
Hi Michelle. It is nice to "meet" you. I live in Knoxville, too. I have been here all of my life! I can't wait to get to know you better!
April~
www.abbysweets.blogspot.com & www.aprilssewingroom.com
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| Maryjane Lee |
Posted - May 21 2008 : 10:09:57 AM
Wow, welcome Michelle! You just jumped right into it and even started a Chapter to!!! Good for you! Your garden sounds wonderful and remember dreams do come true, that farm is just around the corner! Have fun decorating your aprons! See ya around!
Hugs, Maryjane Lee
Farmgirl Sister #44
http://thebeehivecottage.blogspot.com
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| Lainey |
Posted - May 21 2008 : 05:29:15 AM
Welcome Michelle, nice to meet you! I love the Knoxville area, it's beautiful down there.
Farmgirl Sister #25
http://countrygirldreams.blogspot.com/ |
| Miss Bee Haven |
Posted - May 20 2008 : 10:35:32 AM
Hi, Michelle. And welcome to the forum! :)
Farmgirl Sister #50
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?"
'Br.Dave Gardner' |
| chellybelly |
Posted - May 20 2008 : 10:23:52 AM
Hi Marcy.
My hubby and I moved here in 1999 from AL. (That's where he grew up.) We love it here and definitely think of it as our home now. |
| jpbluesky |
Posted - May 20 2008 : 10:21:55 AM
I have family in Knoxville......it is a great city....welcome.....good to have you here!
Farmgirl Sister # 31
www.blueskyjeannie.blogspot.com
Psalm 51: 10-13 |
| Marcy |
Posted - May 20 2008 : 09:26:29 AM
Hi Michelle,
So glad to see you here. I lived in Nashville, Clarksville and Ashland City, Tennessee. Granted, that was almost thirty years ago. Beautiful state. Your gonna love it here. This is such a wonderful, caring bunch of people.
Take care,
Marcy
Farmgirl #170
It's never too late to be what you might have been.
Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. |
