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| cathy jane |
Posted - Jan 07 2007 : 7:02:38 PM
Dear Farmgirl Sisters,
I am very excited to introduce myself to y'all! I have visited this site a few times in the past, but time constraints along with very slow dial-up internet service, have kept me from visiting as often as I'd like. I plan to remedy that in the future by making time to visit - to me it is a little "vacation" to spend time "visiting" with likeminded countrygirls, and countrygirlsatheart!
Our Honey Hill Homestead is 70 organic acres of hills, woods and hollers, with just a little bottomland along the creek, located in the eastern part of scenic Harrison County, Kentucky. Our country seat is the small town of Cynthiana. We are in the northcentral part of the state in the lovely bluegrass region about 35 miles north of Lexington.
Our farmhouse is 115 years old! We bought it 16 years ago after it had received extensive refurbishing. (A previous owner actually used it to house his pigs as it had no windows or doors back then!) We have done lots of work on the house and the land - but there is still more to do, guess there always is! We have also raised our 3 children here, and our 3 grandchildren spend lots of time here with use these days. They live on a farm, too, but they still love to come to Nana and Papaw's, and we LOVE to have them.
We homeschooled for 11 years with all of the kids graduating from homeschool high school. Farm life is so compatible with homeschooling which is really a lifestyle, not just an education choice.
We have laying hens - I especially love my Americauna hens with their gentle temperaments and their lovely blue eggs! We also raise Cornish cross broilers in the summer for our freezer, and to can. I garden - vegetables (especially heirloom tomatoes), herbs (medicinal and culinary) and flowers for fun!
I am very blessed to have been able to be a wife and Mom, and now grandma, all these years. We are rich in the important things in life - family, friends, love, laughter, good health, and lots of fresh country air! Life has often been extremely challenging, but our little farmstead keeps me grounded when things get tough. I can go out at midnight and REALLY see the stars in the heavens, and listen to the creek babble along, and know that God is always there for me, and life is truly worth the living!
Thank you for allowing me to share my story with all of you. Many wishes to you all for abundant blesssings in this new year!
Cathy Jane
"Treat everyone you meet today as if they are wearing a sign that says MAKE ME FEEL SPECIAL!" Mary Kay Ash |
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| blueroses |
Posted - Jan 09 2007 : 10:04:20 AM
Hi Cathy Jane,
Welcome to the forum. I know what you mean...my time here just flies but it is like balm for my soul to be able to chat with like minded folks. I haven't got a farm yet, but I am a farmgirl! So glad you joined us.
"You cannot find peace...by avoiding life."
Virginia Woolfe |
| horse |
Posted - Jan 08 2007 : 1:21:28 PM
Hello Cathy Jane. Love your name, guess it's because I have two aunts with the name Jane. And they are my favorite. Your place sounds lovely. Like I told the other Kathy from Kentucky, I will be there in about 3 months. Can't remember the place just know that I'm going. WOOHOO.... rode trip.
Laura
www.2lmzfarms.blogspot.com |
| Miss Bee Haven |
Posted - Jan 08 2007 : 10:49:00 AM
Hi from another Kentucky farmgirl, Cathy Jane! I relate to your story about your farmhouse having no windows and doors - mine didn't either - it sat in the middle of a pasture full of cows! And even though they couldn't wander in(doors too narrow, I guess - not to mention the steps!), all the weather from fifteen years or so managed to blow in. I understand the mess you faced. I know you're going to love this website as much as we all do. :)
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?" - 'Brother Dave' Gardner |
| Niamh |
Posted - Jan 08 2007 : 10:45:13 AM
Oh, I can't wait to get your advice on chickens! I'm starting chickens this spring and am very excited...and nervous.
Welcome! |
| lamamama |
Posted - Jan 08 2007 : 10:26:41 AM
Welcome, Cathy!
It is great to have another Ky farmgirl here. It was wonderful to hear that your farm is organic. I wish your husband a speedy recovery - for everyone's sake. :)
I look forward to hearing more stories from Honey Hill Homestead - love the name.
Melanie |
| cathy jane |
Posted - Jan 08 2007 : 10:12:27 AM
How excited I am to read all the entries made in just the past few hours! You girls are AWESOME!!! Thanks for all the warm welcomes. I suppose I do have an interesting life, and info to share on various topics of interest to farmgirls. Just takes someone else pointing that out to help me see it!
I visited the blogs listed - interesting stuff - like getting to know a new friend in just a few minutes!
My husband broke his leg, and then developed blood clots just before Christmas - got home from the hospital the day before Christmas Eve!He is at the hospital having some bloodwork done, and I am at our library using the FAST internet service - what a treat! Gonna check out some more chatting.
Cathy Jane
"Treat everyone you meet today as if they are wearing a sign that says MAKE ME FEEL SPECIAL!" Mary Kay Ash |
| Mumof3 |
Posted - Jan 08 2007 : 05:51:54 AM
Welcome Cathy! I love the name of your farm. It sounds like a wonderful place to be! Glad you found us.
Karin |
| knewslady |
Posted - Jan 08 2007 : 03:41:11 AM
Hi Cathy from the southern part of Kentucky. Your home sounds wonderful as I love old farmhouses.
Kathy
Will always be a farmgirl at heart |
| Beemoosie |
Posted - Jan 08 2007 : 02:58:55 AM
Welcome Cathy Jane!
My soul magnifies the Lord, And my spirit rejoices in God my Savior. Luke 1:46,47
www.beequilting.blogspot.com
http://beemoosie-picture-diary.blogspot.com/ |
| abbasgurl |
Posted - Jan 07 2007 : 10:15:38 PM
Welcome Cathy Jane! So glad you decided to "vacation" with us! Isn't this just the BEST place to visit!?
Oh my, your farm sounds just lovely, I know the area you are in well...spent many vacations there in my early married years! We loved just driving the backroads, and fell in love with the miles of stone walls. So beautiful!
You are going to find so many country girls here to share with! Have fun & post often!
Rhonda
I'm a one girl revolution. |
| momto6 |
Posted - Jan 07 2007 : 9:17:40 PM
Welcome Cathy! It sounds like you have a wonderful, happy life. Your homestead sounds absolutely lovely...I always look forward to meeting another person who is or has homeschooled. Val |
| Tina Michelle |
Posted - Jan 07 2007 : 7:58:06 PM
welcome to the group Kathy!
~Seize the Day! Live, Love, Laugh~ |
| Marybeth |
Posted - Jan 07 2007 : 7:48:03 PM
So glad you found the forum, Cathy Jane. I too have dial up and hope to remedy that someday. right now it seems nothing else is available in our area. It sounds like you live in a little piece of heaven. Share with us any time you want. MB
www.strawberryhillsfarm.blogspot.com
www.day4plus.blogspot.com
"Life may not be the party we hoped for...but while we are here we might as well dance!" |
| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Jan 07 2007 : 7:19:14 PM
Welcome Cathy Jane!!! Wow..how fun it will be to have YOU here...we will all learn alot from you I am sure..great to have another farmgirl..your place sounds terrific!!
Just jump right into the conversations..you are gonna fit RIGHT in!!
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 |
