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| elah |
Posted - Dec 22 2006 : 06:10:53 AM
Hi Everyone!
I have (like most new people) have been reading the forums for a long time. I finally decided to go ahead and join in the conversation. Currently I'm living in Austin TX, BUT we are moving to Michigan very very soon.
I grew up a FARMGIRL in Indiana but decided that I didn't want to live that hard working lifestyle after I finished school. Well, for the last three years my husband and I have been paying off our debts and saving money like crazy people so that we could go back to our roots.
My husband starts a new job in Benton Harbor Michigan in January. Once our house sells I'll be moving with our daughter to the area also. Our dream is to buy 5+ acres within a 45 minute drive to BH. We would also love to be around people who understand our values.
If any of you have any advice for a young family moving to that area please feel free to advise me. Also, if there is a FARMGIRL group in the area I'd LOVE to join you. |
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| Kelly43 |
Posted - Jan 02 2007 : 3:53:38 PM
Emily, been away for a while so just getting around to welcoming you. You are probably in the middle of moving right now so good luck with that. Get back to us when you get all hooked up, up north. Your plan sounds like a good one!
Kel |
| elah |
Posted - Dec 30 2006 : 06:44:17 AM
Hi Rhonda!
I grew up outside a small town call Earl Park. Our farm was on the newton county/ benton county line and just a mile from IL. Where are you at?
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| sunshine |
Posted - Dec 29 2006 : 10:13:39 AM
welcome to the group nic eto have you here. It will be fun getting to now you
have a lovely day and may God bless you and keep you safe my blog http://sunshinescreations.blogspot.com
my web stores www.sunshines.etsy.com and http://vintagethreads.etsy.com
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| horse |
Posted - Dec 29 2006 : 10:07:20 AM
Welcome Emily. I like you already. My daughter is named Emily. She was born right in the middly of Hurrican Emily. So she came into this world with a bang. Congrats on your farm. I was born and raised on a farm and have always lived on a farm. Anything I can help you with let me know.
Laura
3 barrels, 2 hearts, 1 passion |
| katie-ell |
Posted - Dec 29 2006 : 07:59:24 AM
Hi Emily -- My sister lives near Coloma, which is northwest of Benton Harbor! So I've been in that area many times over the years. I love the Paw Paw area -- very pretty. You'll love all the fruit orchards and fruit stands in the area. Hope you find a good place for you and yours. Let us know when you find it! Maybe I can pass on some 'neighborhood' tips from my sister once you're settled. --Katie |
| abbasgurl |
Posted - Dec 28 2006 : 6:56:40 PM
Hi Emily, and WELCOME to the nicest group of women online! Reading your post I know you will love it here! Where in IN did you grow up? I'm up in the NW corner of the state. I take my son to camp near Benton Harbor every summer-it's a beautiful area! So glad you took the plunge and have begun to post-and go back to the FARM! Best wishes on finding your new place.
Blessings,
Rhonda
I'm a one girl revolution. |
| horse |
Posted - Dec 27 2006 : 10:25:09 AM
Hello. Glad you can join the group. I just joined and right now I'm in hog heaven being around women who believe the way I do and have the same values. Would love to hear more from you. If I can be of any help just let me know.
3 cans, 2 hearts, 1 passion |
| blueroses |
Posted - Dec 26 2006 : 1:17:24 PM
Hi Emily,
It's nice to meet you and hear that you're going back to your roots.
"You cannot find peace...by avoiding life."
Virginia Woolfe |
| elah |
Posted - Dec 24 2006 : 12:56:09 PM
Thank you everyone for the warm Farmgirl welcome!
I'm not sure where Bay City is but we are looking at maybe the Paw Paw area since it would be driving distance to Benton Harbor where my husband will be working.
We are all getting excited about the move. We don't have a place yet, but my dad and brother are already preparing to make me a chicken coop and a calving barn. My dad informed me of that after he had already said that he found an old lawnmower that he is fixing for us to use and he will bring the tractor this spring to till me up a large garden. I think that my dad is just as excited about us homesteading as we are. It's great to have family that support your decisions and love you unconditionally.
Merry Christmas everyone!
Emily |
| GRITSgal |
Posted - Dec 24 2006 : 11:59:21 AM
congrats on your moving to Mich. where area of Mich? I used to live in Bay City for a little while and it s nice area.
Welcome to here!! you will feel becoming to here!
Give
Live
Love
~jamie lee~ |
| vintagechica |
Posted - Dec 24 2006 : 10:35:58 AM
Glad to have you Emily! Welcome!
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A sure way to avoid housework...live outdoors.
www.vintagechica.typepad.com |
| Phils Ann |
Posted - Dec 23 2006 : 09:46:33 AM
Hi Emily! Oh, I love to read about farmgirls going back to their roots! Congratulations on your husband's job in MI (I was born in MI and had family in southeast MI--great memories), and hope your house sells really soon. Welcome!
Ann
There is a Redeemer. |
| Mumof3 |
Posted - Dec 23 2006 : 06:08:43 AM
Welcome new farmgirl Emily! Glad you're here!
Karin |
| Sweet Harvest Homestead |
Posted - Dec 23 2006 : 03:54:35 AM
Welcome to the group Emily!
Best of luck to you on finding the farm.
You will get lots of great info here.
Lindy
www.sweetharvesthomestead.typepad.com |
| FarmGirl~K |
Posted - Dec 23 2006 : 01:15:04 AM
Hi Emily!
Welcome & good luck on fulfilling your dream! Sounds like you are headed in the right direction! Nice to meet you!
Kelly |
| CabinCreek-Kentucky |
Posted - Dec 22 2006 : 6:13:42 PM
HI EMILY... AND WELCOME. just follow your dream gurlfren .. and with a big smile on your face ... everything will work out just great! a grande adventure! xo, frannie
True Friends, Frannie
CABIN CREEK FARM
KENTUCKY
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| windypines |
Posted - Dec 22 2006 : 4:59:23 PM
Hi Emily, Good luck and hope you enjoy this site as much as I do. I remember thinking the same as you, growing up on the farm, that was the last thing you wanted to do. Yes, here I am, best wishes. Michele |
| Cindy Lee |
Posted - Dec 22 2006 : 3:20:57 PM
Emily, I love your name! My daughter says that she will name her daughter Emily someday. Of course, she's only 21 and doesn't even have a boyfriend at the moment. So, MY Emily is quite far off!
Welcome to the bunch! I'm new here too, but I know you will meet many great gals. One thing I know for sure, they will make you feel right at home!
Be talkin' to ya! Cindy
If life gives you scraps, make quilts! |
| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Dec 22 2006 : 10:18:15 AM
Welcome Emily! I am glad you decided to join in~~you will love it here! Michigan will be such a pretty place to settle! I bet there will be farmgirls near you. Meanwhile..it will sure be fun to get to know you here!
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 |
| momto6 |
Posted - Dec 22 2006 : 07:27:16 AM
Hi Emily!
You will feel right at home here. Welcome.
Val |
| Tina Michelle |
Posted - Dec 22 2006 : 06:51:38 AM
welcome to the farm Emily.
~Seize the Day! Live, Love, Laugh~ |
| Marybeth |
Posted - Dec 22 2006 : 06:38:35 AM
Welcome, Emily. Glad you decided to join in. Keep posting. MB
www.strawberryhillsfarm.blogspot.com
"Life may not be the party we hoped for...but while we are here we might as well dance!" |
| Beemoosie |
Posted - Dec 22 2006 : 06:15:56 AM
Hello, Emily and welcome!
I'm not in that area, but I will love hearing of your return to your roots!
Bonnie
O, Come let us adore HIM! www.beequilting.blogspot.com |
