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| MumtopianAlly |
Posted - Feb 06 2013 : 11:02:55 PM
Hi everyone, it's Ally here from North Yorkshire. Just joined and can't wait to find my way around.
I grew up in the countryside but now have a little terraced house which is my own suburban homestead. Doing what I can with a wood-burner, veg patch, sewing machine, and a very frugal mindset. I love the 1940s so always try to Make Do and Mend like they did in the war.
I couldn't find any UK chapters on the chapter search but if there is one, please could somebody give me a shout?
It's 7.00am here and I have got to get the kids up for school soon but I just wanted to say hello. Looking forward to meeting you all and learning from your experiences.
There are many paths. |
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| bboopster |
Posted - Feb 18 2013 : 5:43:13 PM
Welcome...
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Enjoying the road to the simple life :>)[/size=1] |
| sue5901 |
Posted - Feb 15 2013 : 01:08:04 AM
Hi Joey
I have looked at 'The Simple Things' - its a new magazine and hasn't been around long and its very very expensive in comparison to others like it even over here.
Your comments made me smile as i feel like that about MaryJanesFarm magazine (and the forums!!!!)... Its sort of 'British' but really isn't and I find things that relate totally to my life and other bits that I find very alien!!!
But thats what adds to the fun in life!!!
Dance like nobody's watching! |
| HemetGardener |
Posted - Feb 13 2013 : 5:12:27 PM
Hello Rockin Farm Chick.
Where are you in CA?
Terri
Farmgirl # 4720
Southern CA |
| Devongal |
Posted - Feb 13 2013 : 09:57:00 AM
So, ive sent off my e-mail ceejay and wait in excited anticipation:)
Ive also just started up a new chapter here in the UK ( now dont get too excited folks as I really have no idea what Im doing he-he )
So much to do, so little time :) |
| Joey |
Posted - Feb 13 2013 : 08:13:15 AM
A big farmgirl hug to all of you from UK. You have joined a wonderful group of women. I feel so supported here and I learn so much here. I look forward to learning about all things "across the pond."
My local bookstore has a few British magazines and I have fallen in love with "The Simple Things." It has only been available for a few months and it is expensive here, but I get my money's worth. I read it cover to cover and I enjoy the "British" traditions, words and projects in it. It's " sort of " American but it really isn't. When I am done reading it, I tear it all up for the recipes and crafts and interesting stories.
I have never been to your country but my daughter has and she loved the Cotswalds ( spelling?) the best and Avon. She especially loved the sheep.
Anyway, a welcome sent from warm, sunny Gulf Coast of Florida. Joey
Well behaved women rarely make history. |
| ceejay48 |
Posted - Feb 13 2013 : 06:51:58 AM
Vanessa,
YUP and YESSIRREE . . you COULD become a member of our chapter. We are in the Henhouse forum as FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST!!!
Seriously! You could . . . just send an email to Brian at brianogle@maryjanesfarm.org and request that.
Marianne . . . YOU TOO!!!! You could join us as well!
All it takes is a request to Brian, then sign into that forum and a post introducing yourself and then we'll get you involved in our virtual "stuff!
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
my aprons - http://www.facebook.com/FarmFreshAprons
living life - www.snippetscja.blogspot.com
from my hands - www.cjscreations-ceejay.blogspot.com
from my heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
from my hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
| rough start farmgirl |
Posted - Feb 13 2013 : 03:12:34 AM
Welcome Ally and other UK gals! So exciting to have you with us. So glad you started talking about the virtual groups. That would be fun for me, too!
Marianne |
| Devongal |
Posted - Feb 13 2013 : 02:47:13 AM
Thanks for all the kind welcomes towards those of us on the other side of the pond!
I think we definately need to get a Uk chapter going, but i also live in The South West but in the UK Ceejay, maybe i could become a member of yours also ? Mebbee fun :)
So much to do, so little time :) |
| Rockin Farm Chick |
Posted - Feb 12 2013 : 10:56:10 PM
Welcome from California
Nice to have you here, you live in a very pretty place.
Love the Mend and Make Do attitude, we all need a lot more of that these days.
Cheers!
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| ceejay48 |
Posted - Feb 12 2013 : 8:08:08 PM
UK girls,
The Farmgirls Southwest Henhouse is "virtual". We have several Colorado farmgirls in the Henhouse, but also from Idaho, Ohio, Arizona, Texas . . . we just do different things as we can to share together.
So, virtual is possible.
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
my aprons - http://www.facebook.com/FarmFreshAprons
living life - www.snippetscja.blogspot.com
from my hands - www.cjscreations-ceejay.blogspot.com
from my heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
from my hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
| Devongal |
Posted - Feb 12 2013 : 1:10:02 PM
Sounds like a good plan! Ill start looking into it this week :)
So much to do, so little time :) |
| MumtopianAlly |
Posted - Feb 12 2013 : 12:57:33 PM
Sue, Devongal, and any other Brits on here...I'm just finding my feet, having only joined last week, but if anyone wants to start a UK chapter I'm in! Even if it is just virtual.
There are many paths.
This is the Mumtopian one: http://mumtopia.blogspot.co.uk/ |
| Devongal |
Posted - Feb 12 2013 : 10:18:55 AM
Hi Sue and welcome to the forums! I used to live up in Northamptonshire untill we reloacted a few years ago so I know youre neck of the woods quite well:)
So much to do, so little time :) |
| sue5901 |
Posted - Feb 12 2013 : 10:12:09 AM
Hi
Welcome to the forums
I've been floating around the site for a couple of years now - but admit i rarely post a comment. I live near Milton Keynes so I guess the UK girls on here are about as spread out in the country its possible to be. A few more and we could have our own area of the forum and discuss the virtues of marmite and weetabix!!
Sue
Sue
Dance like nobody's watching! |
| MumtopianAlly |
Posted - Feb 10 2013 : 02:36:42 AM
I would love that! We are just 18 miles away from York! Thanks for your welcome, feels like home here with such lovely neighbours all around.  quote:
Originally posted by ceejay48
Hi Alison,
Welcome to the Connection!
Big huge welcome from the Colorado Rocky Mountains!
My hubby and I have visited the York area . . . LOVE the York Minster! If, and I say IF, we ever make it back that way again we'll have to meet up!
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
my aprons - http://www.facebook.com/FarmFreshAprons
living life - www.snippetscja.blogspot.com
from my hands - www.cjscreations-ceejay.blogspot.com
from my heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
from my hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com
There are many paths. |
| ceejay48 |
Posted - Feb 09 2013 : 8:27:30 PM
Hi Alison,
Welcome to the Connection!
Big huge welcome from the Colorado Rocky Mountains!
My hubby and I have visited the York area . . . LOVE the York Minster! If, and I say IF, we ever make it back that way again we'll have to meet up!
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
my aprons - http://www.facebook.com/FarmFreshAprons
living life - www.snippetscja.blogspot.com
from my hands - www.cjscreations-ceejay.blogspot.com
from my heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
from my hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
| HemetGardener |
Posted - Feb 09 2013 : 12:01:03 PM
Hi Again Cyn,
It sounds like you might have been a librarian, yes?
I worked at the Anaheim Public Library for 10 years as a secretary but I was in Heaven since I am a book lover and always attended the book sales and annual Authors' Luncheon.
Hugs again,
Terri |
| cynfullypurple |
Posted - Feb 09 2013 : 06:36:34 AM
Welcome Ally!
So exciting to have someone from the UK on our boards Look forward to hearing about your life in the UK. Would also like to see pics of your garden area as well.
Would also like to say welcome to Vanessa!!
You will both love it here
Cyn~
Farmgirl #2817
"The time is when a library is a school, and the librarian is in the highest sense a teacher, and the visitor is a reader among the books as a workman among his tools." ~Melvil Dewey
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| laurentany |
Posted - Feb 08 2013 : 7:03:16 PM
A warm welcome Ally, from across the pond here in New York! I bet you are just going to love it here. There are so many warm and friendly gals here. Have fun finding your way around and exploring!
Hugs,
~Laurie
"Little Hen House on the Island"
Farmgirl Sister#1403
View my New Blog:
http://simplesuburbanpleasures.blogspot.com
Everyday is a beautiful day, and sometimes the weather is even nice! |
| Dorinda |
Posted - Feb 08 2013 : 05:12:29 AM
Hello Alison, Welcome to the farm. Would love to see pictures of your garden.
Seize The Day!
Dorinda |
| MumtopianAlly |
Posted - Feb 08 2013 : 04:40:33 AM
Thank you everyone for making me so welcome. I have just been looking at the merit badges and I am so excited. It is like being at Brownies (girl scouts) again, but in a good way, because this time I actually want to be here! I'm going to start with the sewing and blogging badges I think :) |
| HemetGardener |
Posted - Feb 07 2013 : 4:39:52 PM
Welcome Alison,
I live in Riverside County in Southern California now but grew up in Anaheim with Disneyland. We moved there the year Disney started building.
I prefer my almost high desert city of Hemet where I live now. Temps are colder and hotter than Anaheim but I am getting used to it and my sister lives here so that makes it more enjoyable.
Again, hello and keep us posted on life in the UK.
Terri
Farmgirl # 4720 |
| ddmashayekhi |
Posted - Feb 07 2013 : 3:09:11 PM
Welcome Alison! I'm so glad you found us. I love England, it is a really beautiful country. Good luck finding on UK farmgirls to form a chapter.
Dawn in IL |
| darlenelovesart |
Posted - Feb 07 2013 : 1:12:56 PM
Welcome Ally
I am glad to meet some one from the UK, I live in Northern CA. I love it here on the farm.
Everyone is so kind, I just love it.
It is good to meet you Vanessa!
hugs
darlene
I have learned that to have a good friend is the purest of all God's gifts, for it is a love that has no exchange of payment.
by Frances Farmer
I trust in you Jesus... |
| shanda |
Posted - Feb 07 2013 : 10:09:54 AM
Welcome to the farm Ally!
Shanda
Farmgirl #4233 |
