| T O P I C R E V I E W |
| idgie |
Posted - Jan 08 2007 : 1:29:16 PM
Hi everyone,
I'm a wannabe farmgirl living in Decatur, GA outside Atlanta on a woodsy 6 acre homestead. My place was once part of the historic Mathis Dairy, and actually my small farmhouse is supposed to have been a caretaker's cottage. I've been living here since '99 and have had lots of trials and tribulations (and found lots of milk bottles), but still love the lifestyle. My husband and I have 14 dogs, 2 donkeys, a few chickens and some fish. At one time I tried raising fiber goats, but at the moment we don't "produce" anything -other than piles of dog poop.
In the rest of my life, I'm a disgruntled lawyer-turned-grad student and am now writing my dissertation at Emory for Ph.D in cultural studies/visual anthropology. I'm also a part-time assistant for Emory's new community garden project, which we hope will have a farm component in the next few years. And then I'm an officer in the local pit bull club and a pit bull advocate and activist. Many of our dogs are rescued pit bulls and mixes, and we adore them. My hub is a singer/songwriter and rock musician.
I see that there are a number of farmgirls living close by and I'd love to connect! I'm going to hunt around and see what chapters are here. I look forward to swapping stories and stuff and getting to know some of you! |
| 13 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| beckels |
Posted - Jan 13 2007 : 5:09:58 PM
welcome to the group Idgie from from a farm girl in Pennsylvania -
beckels |
| momto6 |
Posted - Jan 09 2007 : 7:21:48 PM
Hi Idgie,
What an interesting life you lead...and married to a rock star! Welcome and enjoy your time here.
Val |
| lambgirl |
Posted - Jan 09 2007 : 6:06:23 PM
Hi Idgie,
Welcome and have fun. We also have a pitbull mix he is actually a narcotics dog. He was a rescue from Spokane Wa. I was very cautious when my DH brought him into our home. But he is a love bug and great with our kids. You can see his pictures on www.lawdogsUSA.org. Our dog is K-9 Lucky. We love him.
Heidi |
| country lawyer |
Posted - Jan 09 2007 : 10:34:11 AM
Welcome Idgie! I'm not too far away either. North Metro Atlanta. Great to have you here and can't wait to hear about all your ventures, farming and otherwise.
"The secret of life is enjoying the passage of time."
James Taylor
www.ragstoroses.blogspot.com
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| blueroses |
Posted - Jan 09 2007 : 10:00:07 AM
Hi Idgie,
Welcome. You have a very interesting life. I too, noticed the FGT reference. Yay! Glad you're on board with us and look forward to getting to know you.
"You cannot find peace...by avoiding life."
Virginia Woolfe |
| abbasgurl |
Posted - Jan 08 2007 : 8:11:18 PM
Welcome Idgie!
So interesting to read about your life. I'm sure you will have lots to teach us. Hope you will post often! Looking forward to getting to know you!
Rhonda
I'm a one girl revolution. |
| idgie |
Posted - Jan 08 2007 : 8:11:03 PM
thanks so much for the warm welcome! i was looking for some images to make a new-years collage, ones that would represent the things i am looking to bring into my life in the coming year, and i realized that Mary Jane's Farm magazine is that collage. i'm so glad this forum exists - farmgirls need support in this world! |
| nitere |
Posted - Jan 08 2007 : 4:44:05 PM
welcome! i don't live very far from you. i live about two miles west of turner field. i am planning on starting a chapter, i am actually listed as a chapter leader with mary jane's. my chapter just hasn't gotten off the ground. if you are interested, let me know!
http://www.buraellen.blogspot.com |
| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Jan 08 2007 : 3:18:30 PM
Welcome!!! I was noticing the Idgie name from FGT too!! How fun...TAWANDA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Your place sounds great!! It will be fun to get to know you!
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 |
| Tina Michelle |
Posted - Jan 08 2007 : 2:00:17 PM
welcome to the group. I see that your name on here is from the character on "Fried Green Tomatoes" :0) loved that movie.
welcome.
~Seize the Day! Live, Love, Laugh~ |
| Mumof3 |
Posted - Jan 08 2007 : 1:43:32 PM
Welcome Jere! You live very close to me!! It was a sad day when the dairy closed. There was nothing like Mathis chocolate milk! :) How lucky you are to live there! Your place sounds like a neat place to live. Glad you found us.
Karin |
| Miss Bee Haven |
Posted - Jan 08 2007 : 1:42:00 PM
Wow, Idgie! I was reading along, enjoying all the info, wondering what kind of dogs you have. Then the magic words jumped out at me: pit bulls!!!! Hooray for you! I hope you post stuff about your dogs. I have one full pit and another pit mix. Pits are getting hit hard here in Louisville. The city council had one member put forth a BSL ordinance(guess who was to get banned?). After much protest(Kennel Club, not just 'us folks') a watered down non specific law has been passed, although lawsuits are in the air.
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?" - 'Brother Dave' Gardner |
| horse |
Posted - Jan 08 2007 : 1:40:55 PM
Hello. Welcome to the group. Been through your parts of the woods. Lovely place. Just make yourself at home.
Laura
www.2lmzfarms.blogspot.com
3barrels,2hearts,1passion |
