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| hummingbirdjoy |
Posted - Sep 30 2011 : 12:11:39 PM
Hi everyone,
I'm brand new here and looking forward to being an active
member of the Maryjane Farmgirls community. I'm married 20 plus
years and have a teenage son who has just started college. I
love crafts and anything country.
I live in the beautiful Pacific Northwest not far from the
Canadian border. I'm a nature lover too and as you can tell by
my name, I LUV hummingbirds. We have several that have frequented
our feeders for several years now and we've even given some names.
I enjoy card making as well and baking. I've seen many interesting topics on here already and anxious to check them out.
What I make with my
hands, I give with my heart .... |
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| buffypuff |
Posted - Oct 30 2011 : 2:05:35 PM
Things are put away at our house Linda...now for the raking of leaves from the maples and ornamentals. I have seen a few hairy woodpeckers and Northern Flickers...mostly the flickers. they have been tapping on the metal electrical poles and are so funny. They sure like the black sunflower seeds I have out. I hear a couple of hootie owls at night or early in the morning. Keep our cat in until it is light out. I feel sorry for the East coast with their snow, but know that ours will be here soon enough. Getting texts from my dtr in tampa and envy a little bit her 75 degree weather. Applesaucing again this afternoon.
Buffypuff/ Claudia ~ Farmgirl Sister #870 @}~~
"God sends no one away empty except those who are full of themselves." DL Moody
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| hummingbirdjoy |
Posted - Oct 28 2011 : 11:50:09 AM
Thankyou for the welcomes Vikki, Julie and Claudia. Still getting
to know the forums and everyone has truly been friendly and helpful.
Great place to be.
Claudia, my husband and son finally put up all our lawn and deck
furniture for the winter last weekend. We have 100 ft. fir trees in the
woods behind our house and some winters we have seen them snap and
come tumbling down so we know to put everything up.
We love our hummers and even when there is snow they still come.
We keep the feeders de-iced and full and they are ever so thankful!
Fun to watch and such beautiful markings.
Our son spotted a barred owl on the top half of a hallowed out
tree very close to our back yard in the woods and even though it
was daytime he gave a few eerie hoots that they are known for.
(The large red hooded woodpeckers are always making new habitats
for the owls as they peck away at everything in site and we even
had to put screen at the top of our roof eaves to keep them from
damaging it!)
What I make with my
hands, I give with my heart .... |
| buffypuff |
Posted - Oct 21 2011 : 09:50:06 AM
Hi Linda! I'm from the other end of the state. I love hummers too, and usually have about 5 feeders up, some closer to the house and 2 closer to some group of pine that they like to nest in. We always see our first hummers in April and they leave the end of August. Allen's hummingbird is our first...the reddish orange back and head feathers and then mostly ruby-throated ones.
We are getting ready for winter. I've picked up all the garden art & put it away. Today is clearing out the vegetable garden of any debris. It feels colder and we are to have a cold rain today. I'm packing away the summer shorts and shirts and digging out the long sleeved shirts and pants. So Linda, welcome to the greatest group of ladies around! 
Buffypuff/ Claudia ~ Farmgirl Sister #870 @}~~
"God sends no one away empty except those who are full of themselves." DL Moody
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| ClaireSky |
Posted - Oct 21 2011 : 06:43:45 AM
Welcome to our farm family, Linda! You are going to just love it here, I know I do!
Julie
Farmgirl Sister #399
West-Central WI Farmgirls
"Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful." Herman Cain |
| Vikki Wojtkiewicz |
Posted - Oct 20 2011 : 11:35:45 PM
Welcom Linda from Lawson, Missour. I look watching my hummingbirds come back each year. I've decided next year to have more than one feeder. I had several fights this year, they don't like to share! Hope you find this as exciting as I do. Hope you have better luck that I have had with finding a Henhouse!
Vikki |
| hummingbirdjoy |
Posted - Oct 20 2011 : 10:42:57 PM
Thanks for the newest welcomes. Lately I've been enjoying the
Farm Girl Swaps and have started participating in some of the
card and craft exchanges. True to what I've been told, you
can't find a friendlier group. Looking forward to checking out
the different Forums and the baking/recipe sections....just in
time for the holidays too!
What I make with my
hands, I give with my heart .... |
| FarmDream |
Posted - Oct 16 2011 : 9:38:56 PM
Welcome Linda, from San Marcos, Texas! Can't wait to hear all about you.
~FarmDream is Farmgirl Sister #3069
Live Today, Cherish Yesterday, Dream Tomorrow
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http://julie-rants.blogspot.com |
| NixKat |
Posted - Oct 12 2011 : 4:27:51 PM
Welcome Linda from Connecticut! You will love it here at MJF, everyone is so friendly and helpful and just plain nice. Photographing hummingbirds is definitely tricky but I'll bet you have some good images. Definitely post some for us, please.
{{{hugs}}}
Kathleen...... Farmgirl Sister #3447 |
| walkinwalkoutcattle |
Posted - Oct 11 2011 : 04:34:02 AM
Welcome, Linda, from Paint Lick, KY! I'm originally from the PNW as well. So beautiful! I'm sure you'll enjoy it here!
Farmgirl #2879 :)
Starbucks and sushi to green fried tomatoes and corn pudding-I wouldn't change it for the world.
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| Sheepless in Seattle |
Posted - Oct 10 2011 : 10:57:08 AM
Hi Suzanne,
I did a chapter search for you (go to the main Farmgirl page, click on "farmgirl chapter" in the paragraph, it goes to Start or Join Farmgirl chapter, click on "click here to join in" at the bottom of the page click on chapter search and search by state is probably your best bet)
Here's what I found by you:
It appears there is one in Mt. Vernon, one in Stanwood, one on Camano Island, 2 in Bellingham (one is misspelled so it appears before Bellevue) and there's the one I belong to listed under Arlington. Then just click on "contact this chapter" Be warned that just because they appear in the chapter directory doesn't necessarily promise that they are active. But I know that MJ's office was working on cleaning up the rolls. |
| Wildcrafter |
Posted - Oct 10 2011 : 07:36:54 AM
Hello and welcome from Skagit valley just north of you!
Paula, I'm looking for a chapter around here. Is the Snohomish one the closest or is there more? How do I get in contact with them?
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| Tapestry |
Posted - Oct 09 2011 : 9:40:20 PM
Hi Linda and welcome to Mary Jane's. Is there anyone on the planet who doesn't love hummingbirds? They're soooo magical to watch. I know you will love this site. Lots of wonderfully gifted and warm women here. Holler if you need help with anything and I'm sure someone will come to your aid.
Happy farmgirl sister #353
Look for rainbows instead of mud puddles
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http://tapestrysimaginings.blogspot.com/ |
| Sheepless in Seattle |
Posted - Oct 07 2011 : 08:25:16 AM
Hi Linda,
I'm not far from you, I'm in Everett. There is NW Country Angels chapter of Farmgirls that meets. They're mostly in Granite Falls, Snohomish area. I've only been able to go once, but they are a nice group of gals if you want to get involved in that. I also have a son in college, he's in his 2nd year at Everett Comm. College and will probably transfer to WSU. My husband works in Edmonds at Crista Broadcasting. Welcome! |
| laurentany |
Posted - Oct 02 2011 : 4:06:02 PM
Welcome Linda, from Long Island,NY! As you can see already there are just so many wonderful farmgirl sisters here- you are sure to really enjoy this site! Looking forward to seeing you around here on the farm!
Smiles,
~Laurie
"Little Hen House on the Island"
Farmgirl Sister#1403
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.. |
| hummingbirdjoy |
Posted - Oct 02 2011 : 3:29:57 PM
Thanks everyone for the warm welcomes! I already like it here and
so much to take in and so many friendly gals.
Marjean, thanks for the craft information, I'll surely be checking
that out. I love crafting.
Marilyn, Our feeders stay up year round too. Saw the most gorgeous
ruby throated hummer yesterday. We thought we would only see them in
the summer and milder months but ours kept coming even when there was
snow.
Penny, Thanks for the Georgia hugs and warm greetings.
Marianne, hello to another PNW sister, along with Trish. We
use binoculars and have a picture window right next to the feeder
on our deck. We know certain hummers by their size, markings &
habits at the feeder. We see a lot that come and go too. Might
get brave and put up nesting materials next year.
Ceejay, absolutely loved your pictures. I lived in Arvada for
a few years during jr. high and high school. What a beautiful
state. Miss the Rockies....thanks for the welcome.
What I make with my
hands, I give with my heart .... |
| ceejay48 |
Posted - Oct 02 2011 : 1:42:16 PM
Hi Linda,
Well, our hummers have left for the season! But they sure are fun and a joy to watch!
Welcome from southwest Colorado . . . big, huge, Colorado Rocky Mountain sized welcome!
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
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From my Hands - www.cjscreations-ceejay.blogspot.com
through my lens - http://ceejayscamera.shutterfly.com/
from my Hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
| rough start farmgirl |
Posted - Oct 02 2011 : 05:22:26 AM
Hello Linda!
We have just started to enjoy feeding the hummers . . . how do you tell that the same ones are back? I think I am going to have to pay more attention next year!!
So glad to have you at MJF.
Marianne -- also in the PNW, but inland! |
| edlund33 |
Posted - Sep 30 2011 : 6:42:28 PM
Welcome Linda! You will really like it here at MJF. If you haven't already, be sure to check out the farmgirl swap section of the forum for lots of card making and craft swaps to sign up for. I live just south of you in Renton. I also love hummingbirds - Rufous and Anna's - and have feeders up for them year round.
Cheers! ~ Marilyn
Farm Girl No. 1100
Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. - Ralph Waldo Emerson |
| Acelady02 |
Posted - Sep 30 2011 : 5:12:58 PM
Hi Linda glad to have you here..you will so enjoy it...these farmgirls are the best. Warm welcome from Georgia.
(((((Hugs All)))))Penny
Farmgirl Sister #3343
God gives Miracles to those who Believe, Courage to those with Faith, Hope to those who Dream, Love to those who Accept, & Forgiveness to those who Ask... |
| marjean |
Posted - Sep 30 2011 : 4:17:09 PM
Hi Linda,
Welcome to the greatest group of women on the web! I hope you will join in the fun and get to know the gals!
I started a farm girl craft show so if you sell something or want to shop from fellow farm girls come check it out!
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Farmgirl sister #308
handmade cards, vintage organizer bags and more at www.jeanpatchbymk.etsy.com
http://jeanpatch.blogspot.com
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| hummingbirdjoy |
Posted - Sep 30 2011 : 12:52:35 PM
Thanks Trish. Believe me, we sure have tried but they are
definitely camera shy and the ones we have taken are blurred.
That won't keep me from trying however and I will share any
successful ones on here. Oh yes during the summer months there
are art festivals, boat festivals and "Taste of Edmonds" (eating
festival...lol)
What I make with my
hands, I give with my heart .... |
| one_dog_per_acre |
Posted - Sep 30 2011 : 12:21:20 PM
Hello Linda,
I got my dog from a shelter in Edmonds. It seems like there are alot of festivals and fun things that happen up there. You should post some pictures of your birds.
Trish
Make cupcakes not war!
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