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| Gramma Farmgirl |
Posted - Apr 07 2015 : 3:49:02 PM
Hello fellow Farmgirls - - when I was 17 my first job was as a long distance operator (when there really was such a thing) - - and they called themselves "girls" which I thought really ironic - - most of them were at least in their 30's - - now here I am a 73 yr old "girl" - - and feeling more girlish than I did at 17 - - I lived in Minnesota until I was 13 - a city girl - but had relatives on farms and in small towns - - earth, air, farm animals, and lots of lakes for fishing and skating on when frozen over in the winter, make up my DNA - - on to Colorado until at 20 yrs old with 2 kids - my husband wanted to settle in California after his Navy stint - - so here I am 4 kids later, a widow, 8 grandkids and 4 great-grandkids - - I love everything MaryJanesFarm - - and look forward to getting to know all of you - - I am now retired - live in a one bedroom apartment - no place to farm but lovely grounds to walk around in - and plenty of room for crafting - my sewing machine and ironing board are always up and ready to go - - I need to eat gluten free and love trying new recipes -
blessings and love to all of you precious girls - - Gramma |
| 25 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| Calicogirl |
Posted - Apr 11 2015 : 6:00:40 PM
Bonnie and Mary, Welcome!!! 
I'm glad you found your way here. Mary Jane and all the gals are such sweethearts, you will love it here!
I look forward to getting to know you both more :)
Farmgirl Sister #5392
By His Grace, For His Glory
~Sharon
http://amerryheartjournal.blogspot.com/
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| Killarney |
Posted - Apr 11 2015 : 4:31:46 PM
Mary, I love hearing about you School house! it gives me goosebumps!
Farmgirl Hugs! Connie
Imagine....#3392 |
| daisybloom |
Posted - Apr 11 2015 : 3:22:04 PM
Thank you for the welcomes. It is interesting living in the old school , but a lot of work. It was built in 1978 and has 26,000 square ft. We made the principles office our bedroom and 3 other bedrooms for company. For the first year and half we did not have hot water or a kitchen. Used a hotplate and had to carry water, BUT now i have a kitchen and REALLY appreciate it! There is no central heating system in the school so winters are a challenge and can truthfully say I am so excited about spring being here.
We are planning to make raised beds because the topsoil was pretty much removed and clay and rock remained. All in all, love it and really love Kentucky. I have been browsing around the chatrooms and can see there are many wonderful people with a wealth of knowledge. |
| Gramma Farmgirl |
Posted - Apr 10 2015 : 10:27:27 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Killarney
 Bonnie, the good ole days! LOL!!!!
Farmgirl Hugs!!
Connie #3392
LOVE IT ! ! ! !
tx Connie
blessings and love - Gramma |
| katmom |
Posted - Apr 09 2015 : 5:59:17 PM
Welcome Bonnie and Mary,,, now, plan to roll up your sleeves and get into mischief with all of us... you will love it!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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| Killarney |
Posted - Apr 09 2015 : 1:44:51 PM
Bonnie, the good ole days! LOL!!!!
Farmgirl Hugs!!
Connie #3392 |
| Gramma Farmgirl |
Posted - Apr 09 2015 : 1:37:24 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Killarney
.png?v 51401583) Bonnie! Oh I love movies where telephone Operators are in the scenes! My Aunt got a play Switchboard in the early 1960's and we played with that thing till we wore it out! So nice to meet You!
Welcome Mary! Oh how charming! you live in an old school House! Look forward to hearing more about it!
Farmgirl Hugs! Connie
Imagine....#3392
thx Connie - yes, old movies are fun - but pretty slow compared to today's fast action ! !
blessings and love - Gramma |
| Gramma Farmgirl |
Posted - Apr 09 2015 : 1:34:19 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Marilyn Hartman Sullivan
Welcome Bonnie and Mary -- Wow! From California to Kentucky -- just another thing I love about the Sisterhood. Things that work on the left coast don't always work in the green hills of the heartland and vice-versa. I can't tell you how many tips and treats and wonderful ideas I have gained in my short time being here.
I hope you both take some time to cruise around the chatrooms and forums -- so many fun people and so much great information. Welcome welcome!
Farmgirl #6318
"Where there's a will -- there's probably a family fight."
thx Marilyn - looking forward to cruising ! ! love your quote ! !
blessings and love - Gramma |
| Gramma Farmgirl |
Posted - Apr 09 2015 : 1:31:41 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Red Tractor Girl
Hello Bonnie and a big welcome to you!! So glad you here and looking forward to hearing more about your projects and interests!!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014
thx Winnie - and thx for the card - that is why I posted on this forum - you were a good jump start - -
blessings and love - Gramma |
| Gramma Farmgirl |
Posted - Apr 09 2015 : 1:28:46 PM
quote:
Originally posted by daisybloom
Hello FarmGirls,
Wanted to introduce myself and really excited to be a FarmGirl. I live in western Kentucky and wonder if there are any chapters in this area. We live in an old school house about 25 minutes to town. Have been working on trying my hand at gardening and raising chickens. Did not do to well with that but will keep on trying. Getting ready to learn how to drive the Oliver tractor. I have spent many years as a nurse specializing in wound care and for the past 15 years have had my own practice as a Holistic Nurse. I love to sew, garden, scrapbook, fix up old furniture and really enjoy people. I am sure the rest of yo feel the same way, but can hardly wait for my Mary Jane's Farm magazine to arrive. Nice to meet you. daisybloom
Hey Mary - welcome aboard - -I am new, too, so we will explore this new farm stuff together ! ! !
blessings and love - Gramma |
| Gramma Farmgirl |
Posted - Apr 09 2015 : 1:26:05 PM
quote:
Originally posted by YellowRose
Hello Bonnie and welcome. Whether city or farm we're all FarmGirls at Heart here. I'm 73 too and find the Farm suits me just fine.
Have a blessed day, Sara
FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth.
thx Sara - loving the farm so far - sure it will continue ~ ~
blessings and love - Gramma |
| Gramma Farmgirl |
Posted - Apr 09 2015 : 1:24:11 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Janice
Welcome Bonnie,
I don't live on a farm either but I do love the farm life style. Some day, a few years from now when my husband whats to retire we will get a ranch in Montana may be?
My Grandmother was a long distance phone operator to in her youth too. I used to work in a bridal shop in Monrovia. I miss that job sometimes.
I was such a joy to help a girl find the perfect wedding dress.
Janice Vintage Artist
Dream Big Pray Bigger
thx Janice - - wow - what a small world ! ! !
blessings and love - Gramma |
| Gramma Farmgirl |
Posted - Apr 09 2015 : 1:21:25 PM
quote:
Originally posted by MaryJane
What a nice introduction Bonnie. So very pleased to make your acquaintance!
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
thx MaryJane - love all that you are doing - thank you for giving us farm girls a place to hang out - -
blessings and love - Gramma |
| Gramma Farmgirl |
Posted - Apr 09 2015 : 1:18:58 PM
quote:
Originally posted by ceridwen
Welcome Bonnie! Nice to meet you! The Farmgirl Connection is a great place to be to meet wonderful farmgals and share in our love of MJF. Grab cuppa and enjoy! Cheers!
Carole
Farmgirl Sister 3610 - Nov 7/2011
http://www.carolesquiltingetc.com
http://www.fibrejunction.com
thx Carole - got my cuppa ! !
blessings and love - Gramma |
| MaryJane |
Posted - Apr 09 2015 : 1:12:12 PM
Welcome Mary! It's always nice to make the acquaintance of a holistic nurse. Good luck with your tractor lessons!
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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| Gramma Farmgirl |
Posted - Apr 09 2015 : 1:04:01 PM
quote:
Originally posted by ceridwen
Welcome Bonnie! Nice to meet you! The Farmgirl Connection is a great place to be to meet wonderful farmgals and share in our love of MJF. Grab cuppa and enjoy! Cheers!
Carole
Farmgirl Sister 3610 - Nov 7/2011
http://www.carolesquiltingetc.com
http://www.fibrejunction.com
blessings and love - Gramma |
| Killarney |
Posted - Apr 09 2015 : 11:38:07 AM
Bonnie! Oh I love movies where telephone Operators are in the scenes! My Aunt got a play Switchboard in the early 1960's and we played with that thing till we wore it out! So nice to meet You!
Welcome Mary! Oh how charming! you live in an old school House! Look forward to hearing more about it!
Farmgirl Hugs! Connie
Imagine....#3392 |
| Marilyn Hartman Sullivan |
Posted - Apr 09 2015 : 06:10:15 AM
Welcome Bonnie and Mary -- Wow! From California to Kentucky -- just another thing I love about the Sisterhood. Things that work on the left coast don't always work in the green hills of the heartland and vice-versa. I can't tell you how many tips and treats and wonderful ideas I have gained in my short time being here.
I hope you both take some time to cruise around the chatrooms and forums -- so many fun people and so much great information. Welcome welcome!
Farmgirl #6318
"Where there's a will -- there's probably a family fight." |
| Red Tractor Girl |
Posted - Apr 09 2015 : 12:34:31 AM
Hello Bonnie and a big welcome to you!! So glad you here and looking forward to hearing more about your projects and interests!!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014 |
| ceridwen |
Posted - Apr 08 2015 : 8:09:46 PM
Welcome Mary! Nice to meet you! Great place to learn! Lots of wonderful knowledgeable farmgirls here!
As for a chapter in your area, you can search on MJF here:
http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/Chapters/Search.asp
You can search using different options.
Cheers!
Carole
Farmgirl Sister 3610 - Nov 7/2011
http://www.carolesquiltingetc.com
http://www.fibrejunction.com |
| daisybloom |
Posted - Apr 08 2015 : 3:20:38 PM
Hello FarmGirls,
Wanted to introduce myself and really excited to be a FarmGirl. I live in western Kentucky and wonder if there are any chapters in this area. We live in an old school house about 25 minutes to town. Have been working on trying my hand at gardening and raising chickens. Did not do to well with that but will keep on trying. Getting ready to learn how to drive the Oliver tractor. I have spent many years as a nurse specializing in wound care and for the past 15 years have had my own practice as a Holistic Nurse. I love to sew, garden, scrapbook, fix up old furniture and really enjoy people. I am sure the rest of yo feel the same way, but can hardly wait for my Mary Jane's Farm magazine to arrive. Nice to meet you. daisybloom |
| notathreatinsight |
Posted - Apr 08 2015 : 2:41:28 PM
Welcome, Bonnie! It's so great to have you join us! :)
Erin
Farmgirl #3762
"It is... through the world of the imagination which takes us beyond the restrictions of provable fact, that we touch the hem of truth." - Madeleine L'Engle
http://www.etsy.com/shop/femmepostale/
http://www.pinterest.com/femmepostale/ |
| Bear5 |
Posted - Apr 08 2015 : 1:26:26 PM
Welcome, Bonnie. Nice to have you join the forum. Enjoy!
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 |
| Janice |
Posted - Apr 08 2015 : 07:47:12 AM
Welcome Bonnie,
I don't live on a farm either but I do love the farm life style. Some day, a few years from now when my husband whats to retire we will get a ranch in Montana may be?
My Grandmother was a long distance phone operator to in her youth too. I used to work in a bridal shop in Monrovia. I miss that job sometimes.
I was such a joy to help a girl find the perfect wedding dress.
Janice Vintage Artist
Dream Big Pray Bigger |
| YellowRose |
Posted - Apr 07 2015 : 11:35:39 PM
Hello Bonnie and welcome. Whether city or farm we're all FarmGirls at Heart here. I'm 73 too and find the Farm suits me just fine.
Have a blessed day, Sara
FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth.
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