| T O P I C R E V I E W |
| Beach Girl |
Posted - Dec 13 2006 : 9:39:55 PM
Hi Everyone~
I'm a new farmgirl (in training) on the block. My name is Vanessa and I live on Hatteras Island NC, 30 miles out to sea. I can see the beautiful lighthouse blinking from my front porch. No cows to milk or fields to harvest here. However, I love to cook, knit and do other farmgirl activities and projects.
I am a single mom homeschooling 3 boys (ages 12, 14, & 16) which is very difficult at times. I also present historical programs, wearing accurate period clothing, displaying artifacts and talking about that era. My programs span different time periods in American history.
It's late so I'll close for now. Just wanted to say hello! :-) I'm excited to be here!
Vanessa
(a Farmgirl-by-the-Sea) |
| 21 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| Beach Girl |
Posted - Jan 07 2007 : 8:20:45 PM
Since several of you asked about my living history programs, I have posted that in the "Entrepreneurship" section.
Hey Eren, when you get back to VB, we'll get together. I also used to live in VB in the summers, as my parents had a boat there. We spent every weekend and summer living on it. Looking forward to having you come to the island!
Vanessa
Farmgirl-by-the-Sea |
| Kelly43 |
Posted - Jan 02 2007 : 3:28:33 PM
Hi Vanessa, have been off for a few weeks and missed a bunch. Your place sounds beautiful. I too would love to hear more about your period clothing and presentations. I live by a living history farm period 1880-1900 and really enjoy taking part in thier activities. You'll love it here.
Kel |
| bboopster |
Posted - Jan 02 2007 : 2:17:19 PM
Hello Vanessa. Welcome to our group. I would love to hear more about your historical programs and pictures of your wardrobe too please.
Pray for our troops to come home safe and soon.
Enjoying the road to the simple life :>) |
| Mumof3 |
Posted - Jan 02 2007 : 06:23:08 AM
Welcome Vanessa! I think that I have missed welcoming quite a few farmgirls. Sorry. But, I'm glad you found us. It's a great group of gals, as I am sure you have found out by now. :)
Karin |
| abbasgurl |
Posted - Jan 01 2007 : 8:14:21 PM
Hello Vanessa, and WELCOME!
I'm so pleased you are here! Wow! You have so much to tell us about, your life sounds QUITE interesting! Lighthouses, history and homeschool-not to mention 3 boys!
My husband has always thought lighthouse keeping is his calling...he drives a truck instead-alone all day, a teeny bit the same. 
We have three sons too, ages 20, 16 and 13-so just a bit older than your guys. My boys are homeschooled too. Isn't it wonderful?
Well that's probably enough chatter for now. Look forward to knowing you better!
Blessings,
Rhonda
I'm a one girl revolution. |
| Luzy |
Posted - Dec 30 2006 : 08:10:47 AM
Hi Vanessa, I don't know how I missed your post, but welcome just the same! Sorry! You're home sounds wonderful. I've always wanted to live by the ocean. Can't wait to learn more about you. Hugs, Lu
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May I always be the kind of person my dog thinks I am. |
| horse |
Posted - Dec 30 2006 : 07:45:36 AM
Hello Vanessa. Sorry I haven't extended the welcome to you sooner. I know how you feel about being a single parent for I was once for 2 years. Believe me what won't break you will make you stronger. I can remember days of nearly losing it and then I thought no, I will come out of this a stronger person. Just hang in there. Wishing you all the best in the future. Would love to hear more about your job and clothing. I help with 4-H . I also dress the part with old clothing but mine are more toward the pioneers and Annie Oakly.
Laura
3 barrels, 2 hearts, 1 passion |
| momto6 |
Posted - Dec 30 2006 : 06:17:43 AM
Vanessa,
Somehow I missed welcoming you. Sorry. I hope you are enjoying being here; I know I am.
I homeschool also; three boys at those ages might indeed get interesting. I only have one boy in that age group, and I'm not sure I'm gonna survive that !!!
Val |
| vintagechica |
Posted - Dec 30 2006 : 05:56:19 AM
Vanessa, I just might take you up on that invitation! Seriously. I have 3 boys as well ages 20 months, and twins who are 4 and a half. We live in WI right now but will be moving back to VA Beach in June/July next summer. We lived in Va. Beach for 7 years as DH was stationed with the Navy there and needed some shore duty break time so we moved inland. We've been to Hateras Island before when DH and I first were married. It is so lovely there. And we would love to visit you and your boys and see Hatteras Island with someone who can tell us all of the great stories!
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A sure way to avoid housework...live outdoors.
www.vintagechica.typepad.com |
| Sweet Harvest Homestead |
Posted - Dec 15 2006 : 06:40:36 AM
Hello and Welcome Vanessa!
I am in NC too. We are in the Western Piedmont.
You are gonna love it here.
Wow! you are some kind of woman Homeschooling and raising 3 little ones with no help.
My hat goes off to you. Great job!
Lindy
www.sweetharvesthomestead.typepad.com |
| CabinCreek-Kentucky |
Posted - Dec 15 2006 : 06:18:40 AM
hi vanessa .. welcome .. tell us more about your fun historical programs! xo
True Friends, Frannie
CABIN CREEK FARM
KENTUCKY
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| Beach Girl |
Posted - Dec 14 2006 : 9:10:53 PM
Consider this your invitaiton farmgirls. Let me know if you are coming out my way. You are welcome to come sit on the porch swing and relax. I have a guest bed and bath.....
Vanessa
Farmgirl-by-the-Sea 
Farmgirl-by-the-Sea |
| ponyexpress |
Posted - Dec 14 2006 : 8:54:23 PM
Welcome Vanessa! I lived in Cary, North Carolina for about two years - but that was awhile back. Made an unexpected overnight stay on Hatteras Island - missed the last ferry back to the mainland. Fortunately, there was ONE hotel room left available - the honeymoon suite. ;-) That's a mistake you don't make twice ;-)
Sandy in Missouri |
| Tina Michelle |
Posted - Dec 14 2006 : 8:14:50 PM
welcome to the group Vanessa.you'll love it here.
p.s. I homeschool 3 children too..this year makes 10 yrs of homeschooling..I wouldn't have it any other way
~Seize the Day! Live, Love, Laugh~ |
| Cindy Lee |
Posted - Dec 14 2006 : 2:51:21 PM
Hello and welcome,
I think I may just have to come visit with you and sit on your porch for a spell. It sounds lovely!
You are gonna LOVE it here!
Cindy
If life gives you scraps, make quilts! |
| katiedid |
Posted - Dec 14 2006 : 10:28:37 AM
Welcome! Your house sounds lovely...I just love the sound of the ocean..Wow, a busy Mama you are!
YOu have all boys, and I have all girls!
I am glad you are here, really, you will love it....we all love to knit and cook, and there really isn't a better group of ladies anywhere!
Kate
my new blog http/www.theknifemakerswife.wordpress.com |
| Beemoosie |
Posted - Dec 14 2006 : 02:24:05 AM
Welcome Vanessa! So glad you are here! I LOVE American history! How cool! Looking forward to hearing your adventures!
Bonnie
...she is far more precious than jewels and her value is far above rubies or pearls.
Prov 31:10
www.beequilting.blogspot.com |
| Marybeth |
Posted - Dec 14 2006 : 12:54:43 AM
Welcome aboard, farmgirl! What an exciting job you have. Raising 3 teenagers sure is a handfull.
www.strawberryhillsfarm.blogspot.com
"Life may not be the party we hoped for...but while we are here we might as well dance!" |
| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Dec 13 2006 : 10:59:12 PM
Your home sounds wonderful Vanessa!! Welcome to the group! Your job sounds SO interesting too!!! It will be so fun to get to know you here..you are gonna like these gals!!!
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
| Bluewrenn |
Posted - Dec 13 2006 : 9:53:08 PM
There's always a seaweed or jelly fish harvest, of course... We used to live off the Chesapeake Bay in Virginia and there's nothing as pretty as living out to sea.
My Homesteading Journal http://toomyvara.livejournal.com
My craft journal http://bluewrenn.livejournal.com
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| Niamh |
Posted - Dec 13 2006 : 9:48:51 PM
Welcome! I love your name.
Your place sounds so beautiful. My husband lived in North Carolina for a few years and would like to go back to visit. I'd like to join him if we could throw a visit to such a pretty place in! I had no idea there were islands off the coast there. |
