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| SheenaJean |
Posted - May 01 2013 : 11:18:53 AM
Hi everyone! My name is Sheena, and I recently joined the sisterhood. I'm originally from northern Illinois (corn and bean country!)and have been living in Montana for about four years now(wheat and cattle country!). I am just looking to introduce myself and maybe find some new friends! |
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| TexasJo |
Posted - May 17 2013 : 10:11:53 PM
Sheena, I understand about leaving your kitties where they are. Mine lived a short time in denver before spending the rest of their days here. They loved it here and never even rode in a car. Our vet came to us. I am catless now for first time in my life.kind of weird but it was hard to lose all three within 6months. Just not ready yet but would love a barnful someday. Hope you are enjoying MJF.
Hugs,
Jo
We can do it! |
| Kirksmom71 |
Posted - May 10 2013 : 7:46:32 PM
Yeah.......Addison is entwined with North Dallas. Glad to hear you love the Museum as much as I do. We used to hang out on the steps and people watch! My city born and bred gal friends and I (we were 12/13) met a couple of farm boys (In town for 4-H to show their cattle) at the museum one day and we all hung out for a few hours! It was a fun experience! :)
My best to all,
Mel
Sassy City Girl with Farmgirl Fantasies! |
| SheenaJean |
Posted - May 09 2013 : 2:24:50 PM
Hahaha! Nice! I am a northsider! Your Texas town would suggest some northside alliance however! By the way, the museum of Science and Industry is probably my favorite place ever! I love the historic town that they have with the old fashioned candy store!! Rock candy and licorice!!! |
| Kirksmom71 |
Posted - May 09 2013 : 09:52:11 AM
Southsider!! I lived in Hyde Park...in close proximity of the University Of Chicago....and went to grade school across Jackson Park from the Science and Industry Museum.
My best to all,
Mel
Sassy City Girl with Farmgirl Fantasies! |
| SheenaJean |
Posted - May 09 2013 : 05:44:55 AM
My best friend lived in Peoria for about 5 years working for Caterpillar, so I have spent my fair share of time down there! My brother is at ISU, so the Bloomington-Normal area is pretty familiar too! And of course, most people from IL are pretty familiar with Chicago...are you a north-sider or a south-sider, if you know what I mean ;) |
| Kirksmom71 |
Posted - May 08 2013 : 4:22:06 PM
Well, I was born in Peoria....my grandparents lived in Atlanta....aunts and uncles in Lincoln, Bloomington and McLean and I grew up in Chicago! Never was in Rockford although my Mom said she worked for the WPA in Rockford during WWII. Sewing for the military.
My best to all,
Mel
Sassy City Girl with Farmgirl Fantasies! |
| SheenaJean |
Posted - May 08 2013 : 3:30:52 PM
Thanks Mel! What part of Illinois are you from? I hail from the greater Rockford area. |
| Kirksmom71 |
Posted - May 08 2013 : 08:42:47 AM
Welcome Sheena! Glad to have you in the sisterhood. You will love it here. These farmgirls are the "BEST". Montana is a beautiful state. I too am originally from Illinois....but have called Texas home since '92. Again....WELCOME!
My best to all,
Mel
Sassy City Girl with Farmgirl Fantasies! |
| SheenaJean |
Posted - May 08 2013 : 07:11:10 AM
Hi Jody, I have two cats, Bowie and Pedro. They live in Illinois at my parents' house. As much as I would have loved to bring them with me, I know they would have been miserable. They have lived in that house their whole lives, not to mention one is not too fond of our dog! |
| darlenelovesart |
Posted - May 07 2013 : 9:54:13 PM
You might be right about that Sheena,
It is beautiful country. I have seen the Giant Sequoias, I was close once but didn't get there.
There are some fantastic parks up here in our Redwoods.
Well take care I am glad you joined the farm.
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
Just follow God unquestioningly.
Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
I trust in you Jesus... |
| TexasJo |
Posted - May 07 2013 : 6:19:50 PM
Hi Sheena, sounds like you picked the right place to live. Berthoud is a small town in northern Colorado. Close to Fort Collins. We moved here 20 years ago when I accidentally found it while out house hunting for a friend. We decided it was a good place to raise kids. It is. We have always wanted to see Montana also but haven't ventured that direction yet. How many cats do you have?
We can do it! |
| Bear5 |
Posted - May 04 2013 : 9:29:31 PM
Welcome, Sheena.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
| SheenaJean |
Posted - May 02 2013 : 06:52:21 AM
Thanks Jody and Darlene for the welcome!
Jody - I ended up here after graduating from school. My dad always told me about the time he spent in Montana while on leave from the Navy. I guess he sparked the fire of curiosity for Montana in me. I went to school for wildlife ecology and biology, so Montana is always one of the top destinations for that line of work. Where is Berthoud? I have quite a bit of family and some friends in CO.
Darlene - I have always wanted to see the redwoods and sequoias in California! I imagine that it is probably one of the most precious ecosystems we have.
~Sheena |
| darlenelovesart |
Posted - May 01 2013 : 9:14:38 PM
Welcome Sheena
I am glad you are here. There are a lot of people here who crochet and sew and other fun stuff. I don't crochet very well but I can do it. I hand sew little Dotee dolls and do tangle that is similar to doodling and calligraphy and have lots of cats too.
I live up here in the Redwoods country and love it very much.
It is good to have you here.
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
Just follow God unquestioningly.
Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
I trust in you Jesus... |
| TexasJo |
Posted - May 01 2013 : 8:55:34 PM
Welcome Sheena! I hope you find your time here as great as I have already. I just started quilting not too long ago. And I have raised many cats also. A cat farm is a fab idea. Lol. Dogs too but I'm really a cat person. I have a craft of some kind going all the time. I would love to hear about Montana some time. How did you happen to land there?
We can do it! |
| SheenaJean |
Posted - May 01 2013 : 7:48:32 PM
Erica, I just saw that you posted that you are moving to the Great Falls area this summer...do you know what town? I live about 25 miles from Great Falls!
~Sheena |
| SheenaJean |
Posted - May 01 2013 : 7:30:11 PM
Hi Marlee and Erica! Thanks for the welcome! |
| LeighErica |
Posted - May 01 2013 : 7:02:00 PM
Hi Sheena, Welcome!!! I love crafting too...looking forward to getting to know you. Everyone on the boards is very warm, welcoming and friendly...you will will love it here. Erica:)
Farm Girl #2731 |
| marlee |
Posted - May 01 2013 : 5:23:31 PM
Hi Sheena welcome to a Wonderful World of awesome farm sisters. You will be so blessed. Happy to have you here!
Marlee
God is the painter, he paints the picture. And his son builds it, for he is the Master Carpenter!
Silly Boys Trucks Are For Girls |
| levisgrammy |
Posted - May 01 2013 : 1:16:19 PM
LOL! I know what you mean.
farm girl sister#43
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
O, a trouble's a ton or a trouble's an ounce,
Or a trouble is what you make it!
And it isn't the fact that you're hurt that counts,
But only--how did you take it?
--Edmund C. Vance.
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| SheenaJean |
Posted - May 01 2013 : 1:14:27 PM
Relaxing, easy, and fast! Why ever knit (I know, because it is pretty!)? I actually taught myself to knit before trying to crochet. After learning to crochet, I barely pick up the needles, mainly because it ends in frustration! |
| levisgrammy |
Posted - May 01 2013 : 1:04:21 PM
Yes, crocheting! I learned that a very young age from my mother and I love to crochet. It is so relaxing.
farm girl sister#43
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
O, a trouble's a ton or a trouble's an ounce,
Or a trouble is what you make it!
And it isn't the fact that you're hurt that counts,
But only--how did you take it?
--Edmund C. Vance.
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| SheenaJean |
Posted - May 01 2013 : 12:52:56 PM
I agree! Knitting is certainly not my forte! I learned quickly I am most certainly better at crocheting than knitting! |
| levisgrammy |
Posted - May 01 2013 : 12:44:38 PM
Wow, you could definitely keep busy with that crafting. I have been learning to knit though I am not very good at it.
But I just keep trying. 
farm girl sister#43
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
O, a trouble's a ton or a trouble's an ounce,
Or a trouble is what you make it!
And it isn't the fact that you're hurt that counts,
But only--how did you take it?
--Edmund C. Vance.
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| SheenaJean |
Posted - May 01 2013 : 12:19:42 PM
Thanks for the welcoming words! As far as hobbies are concerned, there are almost too many to name, but I will name a few! I have been exploring the crafting world for the past 10 years or so, mostly self-taught and through observing my mom and grandma. I love baking and creating new soups(tasty pies and delicious soup-making run deep on my mom's side of the family). Other than that I have been exploring the world of sewing, quilting, crocheting, knitting, and embroidery. I have a handsome yellow lab. Although I don't have any of my own, I have been working with horses lately, and I love it! I figure if I were to have a farm based on my knowledge and experience, the only farm I could have would be a cat farm...which would consist of me spoiling them and letting them crawl all over me and cuddle and nap all day in the sun! Haha!
Janet, have you ever seen Escanaba in da Moonlight? It's probably one of the strangest funny movies I have ever seen!
Looking forward to talking more with everyone!
~Sheena |
