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| vintagegrl |
Posted - Jan 02 2007 : 06:13:42 AM
God I love this site!! To be honest with you all, I am completely new to the country, farmgirl way of life. This site is a great reference for me, I've read a lot of the topics and have bookmarked a great deal of information. My favorite section is the needlework, I especially admire Sunshine for her beautiful works of art. I love vintagechica's blog. Oh heck, to be honest I love them all!!
For most of my life I lived in New York, first in the Bronx and then in Manhattan. The closest I got to nature was Central Park, and while it's great to walk around in, I would eventually have to go back to my apartment and back to concrete. Sometimes I got the urge to plant flowers in the fire escape, but in the frantic life I led, I would forget to water them and well, you can imagine I had plenty dead plants in the fire escape. Now I live in New Hampshire, a far cry from the hectic city life. I love the silence, the vegetation...and while I still have flowers, since I now have a small deck I SEE them and they do get water..so I have flowers now! Woo Hoo!!
Anyway, I have four sons, two human, 22, Javier and 19, Alejandro, and two feline, Nigel and Pyewacket. No hubby, was married, we both found that it was not meant to be, so I and the kids have been together since. They're now branching out on their own, so I now have the time to dabble in knitting, crocheting, painting, embroidery...Ah so much to discover! Isn't life wonderful?
Well you can see I also like to talk, so I'll shut up and sign off. Have a wonderful day.
J |
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| vintagegrl |
Posted - Jan 06 2007 : 04:10:37 AM
Thanks everyone for the welcome, been away from the PC for a few days, can't wait to read up on what I missed. |
| newheart |
Posted - Jan 04 2007 : 07:18:18 AM
welcome Jeanette, you will love it here.. Everyone is the Greatest....
Newheart
Love of friends and family makes the world go round..and always a little Chocolate.
margie
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| GRITSgal |
Posted - Jan 03 2007 : 06:32:49 AM
Welcome Jeanette! your name reminds me of that town outside of Pittsburgh, PA. he he. but still nice name!! :)
Glad you found here!
Give
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~jamie lee~ |
| Tina Michelle |
Posted - Jan 02 2007 : 9:30:59 PM
welcome Jeanette! you'll really like it here.
~Seize the Day! Live, Love, Laugh~ |
| abbasgurl |
Posted - Jan 02 2007 : 9:12:13 PM
Welcome Jeanette! So happy you joined our group. Wow, you have already made a huge change from city to country mouse! I'm such a hayseed...can't even imagine living in NYC. I'm close to Chicago & avoid it if I can! LOL
I'm sure you'll have lots to add to the group. Look forward to knowing you better!
Rhonda
I'm a one girl revolution. |
| horse |
Posted - Jan 02 2007 : 3:43:34 PM
Welcome. You are just going to love this site and the ladies that are a part of it. I can't imagine living in the city. I live in the country and have all my life. Me being in the city would be just like the Beverly Hillybillys. I'm not joking about that, either. I have a total of 6 kid, human , and a whole passel of animals. I also have a granddog, Harley Jane, who I love to keep. she thinks she is human. She loves for you to hold her like a baby and rock her. Isn't the just too funny??
Laura
3 barrels, 2 hearts, 1 passion
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| Kelly43 |
Posted - Jan 02 2007 : 3:38:16 PM
Jeanette, how brave you are to go from the city to the country. It just shows you fit right in here. I can't even imagine living in the city, I find it a bit scarey, but I know people just love it. I'm glad you like the country life, you'll learn enverything you need to know here and I know you will fit right in!
Kel |
| blueroses |
Posted - Jan 02 2007 : 2:09:38 PM
Jeanette,
It sounds wonderful in Newmarket. I love the name too! Exeter is another town we were thinking of. We'll have to try and visit soon. My dh's company has a branch in Dover and I could probably find work in the area. It just gets complicated once you have one adult child in Seattle and one in Georgia (with my grandson). I miss the east, but want to be up more in NH or RI. My mom still lives in Westchester, but it's too crowded and expensive to live there!! It still is fun to go home though.
Debbie
"You cannot find peace...by avoiding life."
Virginia Woolfe |
| bboopster |
Posted - Jan 02 2007 : 2:07:48 PM
Welcome Jennette. This is a GREAT place to talk and read about the simple life. I love reading everyones stories and adventures, but most of all love all the helpful hints and support from a VERY FRIENDLY group. We are here for you no matter what!!!! 
Pray for our troops to come home safe and soon.
Enjoying the road to the simple life :>) |
| vintagegrl |
Posted - Jan 02 2007 : 1:08:25 PM
Debbie,
I loved Westchester County, I use to go to White Plains all the time for the shopping and to visit friends.
I live in Newmarket, NH. It's a small town, not as well known as Keene, which is lovely. Newmarket's Main Street has a few bars, a post office, a few restaurants and the library and town hall. A big change from NYC, but that's why I like it. Here in Newmarket I'm close to Portsmouth which is considered a city but I like to think of as a town, and Exeter, which to me is the quintessential New England town. I live close to the Lamprey River which is not polluted! What a concept!
What I loved about NH when I visited was the air quality. The air smelled GOOD. The stores have no metal gates and the banks have no bullet-proof barriers. It's a simpler way of life from NYC.
I've lived here since November of 2004, and I am fond of my adoptive state. I'm sure you'll love it here if you get a chance to move here. |
| blueroses |
Posted - Jan 02 2007 : 10:50:30 AM
Jeanette,
Welcome to the forum!! I grew up in Westchester county, so at least we had gardens & grape arbors, etc. Where are you in NH?? I've been dreaming of moving to the Keene area for over a year now. May have to wait until we retire which is eons away. Glad to have you on board.
"You cannot find peace...by avoiding life."
Virginia Woolfe |
| nitere |
Posted - Jan 02 2007 : 10:48:34 AM
welcome jeanette! i agree, i am sure we are going to have lots of fun!
http://www.buraellen.blogspot.com |
| ponyexpress |
Posted - Jan 02 2007 : 08:32:10 AM
New York to New Hampshire! What a change of pace and change of heart. Good for you! I am a "godmother" to my neighbor's cats, named Tigger and Pyewacket!
You're right, this site is a wealth of information, both practical and personal. Good to have on board.
Sandy
I don't iron anymore. If I'm not wrinkle-free, why should my clothes be? |
| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Jan 02 2007 : 07:40:44 AM
Welcome Jeanette!! YOu will love it here..and it will sure be fun getting to know you! I love your cat's names!!! TAlk away!!!
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 |
| Marybeth |
Posted - Jan 02 2007 : 06:58:43 AM
Glad you found the forum, Jeanette. You sound like you will fit right in. MB
www.strawberryhillsfarm.blogspot.com
"Life may not be the party we hoped for...but while we are here we might as well dance!" |
| momto6 |
Posted - Jan 02 2007 : 06:40:43 AM
Welcome Jeanette,
You will like it here. Sounds like a life full of interesting adventures is coming your way!
Val |
| Mumof3 |
Posted - Jan 02 2007 : 06:19:01 AM
Welcome Jeannette- Glad you found us! I love NH- my grandparents had a little vacation spot on Silver Lake that we would visit in the summer. It is just a beautiful place. You will surely fit right in here with all of your interests!! And feel free to talk away! We all do :)
Karin |
| Beemoosie |
Posted - Jan 02 2007 : 06:16:28 AM
Welcome Jeanette! Sounds like you are on a great adventure! I am glad you found us! Have fun!
Bonnie
O, Come let us adore HIM! www.beequilting.blogspot.com |
