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| katmom |
Posted - Jan 29 2007 : 6:35:14 PM
Hello, my name is Grace & I am currently a resident of Moorpark, Calif.,,,but not for long. If all goes well my sweetheart of a hubby & I will be moving to the Spokane region of Washington.(2008, maybe sooner).
We have 1 2-legged daughter & 4 4-legged furry daughters (rescue kitties).I love growing & crafting with lavender. I am a craftaholic, you should see my craft room, I must have several dozen projects going at all times & love it.
I look forward to chatting with you all.
tata-4-now
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| shelle |
Posted - Feb 06 2007 : 11:26:47 PM
Welcome aboard Grace!
Shelle |
| katmom |
Posted - Feb 05 2007 : 9:33:51 PM
Hey Karin,
I am looking forward to those snow days when I will have to stay indoors and keep myself busy with sewing projects, crocheting and gluing my fingers together from to many crafting projects...
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| katmom |
Posted - Feb 05 2007 : 9:31:06 PM
Thanx Grace.... : > )
I know you have endured the same little wittisisms I have from our name,,,way to go grace, grace underfire,saved by grace, etc... but none the less I can't imagine myself as anything other than "grace". It's a great old name. We wear it well.
I am so delighted to be a part of this group. Ever since I got my hands on my first MaryJane Farms magazine, I felt like I am not the only "closet country gal", that there are others out there who feel the same about family, farming (if only in our dreams)and a more organic lifestyle. How awesome!.
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| grace gerber |
Posted - Feb 05 2007 : 2:46:22 PM
Hi Grace from Grace
Don't you just love your name? Welcome to the group and how exciting that you are moving. I looking foreword to learning more about you and you will find the ladies are great here.
Grace Gerber
Larkspur Funny Farm and Fiber Art Studio
Where the spirits are high and the fiber is deep
http://www.larkspurfunnyfarm.etsy.com
http://larkspurfunnyfarm.blogspot.com |
| YiberryYadeeKarin |
Posted - Feb 05 2007 : 11:19:11 AM
Spokane is hot and dry in the summer and can be cold and snowy in the winter. We've had a couple of rounds of zero and below since October -- temperatures THAT cold aren't so common but also aren't unusual (like this winter in the Seattle-area, with lots of snow and cold -- VERY unusual).
Lavendar seems to do well around here. Maybe there are certain types that do better here than others -- ??? I think there is more than one lavendar farm in the area and many of us have lavendar plants that come back year after year.
Karin, a Spokane-area native (actually, my grandparents were married here in 1910 so I'm a third generation Spokanite). |
| katmom |
Posted - Feb 04 2007 : 10:38:00 PM
I happened upon a place in Wash., called Otis Orchards,,,where there is a lavender farm,,,so it is on the top of my list as one of the areas to check into...We just recently went throuh a 7 day freeze and it pretty much destroyed the Avacados, lemons & strawberry crops in our community but surprizingly it did no harm to my lavender plants.
I signed up for the knit/crochet dish cloth exchange,,,,looks like there are some fun crafty exchange projects coming up.... I am taking my crochet hook & yarn with me to work for the next few days to crochet my dish cloths for the exchange....
tata-4-now
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| Choctaw Mama |
Posted - Feb 03 2007 : 09:43:41 AM
Yes in deedey, Moorpark is a laugh a minute. Spokane gets a couple of weeks of snow, not sure if lavender can handle this. Choctawmama
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Originally posted by katmom
Choctaw mama....don't know how long it's been since you have been down here in Moorpark, but we just broke the 30K population. In High School we joked and called Moorpark, "that lil'town that @ 8pm turns off the lites & rolls up the streets". We now have a Target store and Starbucks.LOL!
And Lucy, thanx for calling me a "chick" works for me....I work in an enviroment where I pretty much am the "mother hen". At least my furbabies(kittys) don't care about my age or my grey roots. Now if only Lavender could cure that too! I keep day dreaming about the Spokane area... I already have a name picked out. "Lavender Grace Farm". I know Sequim is a great area for Lavender & herbs,,,who knows, maybe lavender can survive in Spokane...
Tata-4-now... <><
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| katmom |
Posted - Feb 01 2007 : 9:49:37 PM
Ki Karin,
what brings us to Spokane,,,simply said, I have never felt like I belonged in Calif. My hubby & I share the same dream of having a few acres and a woodshop/garden shed and room to walk around with out a neighbor wathing us from the cracks in the fence. Soooo, when our daughter & her husband told us they have been wanting to leave this area and had been up to Spokane several times,,,it was a no brainer for. I have actually mentioned Otis Orchards to my hubby 'cause I saw that lavender seems to grow there. We checked into Sequim, but that's just to far north and no hospital near by....I am 52 & healty but when you are klutzy like me, having a hospital near by is a must. Plus my hubby loves to golf & fish & Spokane or one of the small communities around it looks like a perfect fit. I am actually asking for input from all you Spokane area ladies and yes, I have already checked & located 2 Michaels Crafts stores now all I need is a Trader Joes & I am in hog heaven!
My 4 legged daughters are one stray cali mix who adopted us 12 years ago and 2 are Hymi's from the rescue and 1 was a kitten that we got from a friend...the are 16yrs, 10yrs, 9yrs & 5 yrs...can we say "Super Size" that litter box!
I promise when we get up to the Spokane region, I will arraing a lunch/play date so that I can meet up with all of you. After all, Friends are the beautiful flowers in a bouquet.
tata-4-now
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| YiberryYadeeKarin |
Posted - Feb 01 2007 : 4:08:22 PM
Hi, Grace! (That's my little grandniece's name!)
How NEAT to see you are excited about moving to the Spokane-area! I grew up on the north side of town and have lived in the Spokane Valley since 1991 (LOVE it!). Do you have any idea where abouts in this area you're hoping to move to? You've been here before? What will be bringing you to this area? I have LOTS of questions! I'm excited!
What age is your daughter? I have an eleven year old two-legged girl and two four-legged ones (dogs). AND there are "the boys" -- Buttons and Squeakers, the guinea pigs!
There is a lavendar farm in Otis Orchards, just down the road from where my friend/boss lives. My mother has a huge lavendar plant that my daughter has always loved swiping with her hand to bring out the fragrance!
I'd love to hear more about your plans!
Karin |
| blueroses |
Posted - Feb 01 2007 : 09:34:13 AM
Grace,
Welcome. You will love it in the Spokane area! There is a lavender festival over there and one over here in Athol, ID (not far at all) too. Would love to learn some of your lavender skills.
"You cannot find peace...by avoiding life."
Virginia Woolfe |
| Mumof3 |
Posted - Jan 31 2007 : 07:35:15 AM
Welcome Grace! You are going to fit right in! I am a several-projects-going-at-one-time-gal myself! Glad you found us. :)
Karin |
| katmom |
Posted - Jan 30 2007 : 6:27:04 PM
Choctaw mama....don't know how long it's been since you have been down here in Moorpark, but we just broke the 30K population. In High School we joked and called Moorpark, "that lil'town that @ 8pm turns off the lites & rolls up the streets". We now have a Target store and Starbucks.LOL!
And Lucy, thanx for calling me a "chick" works for me....I work in an enviroment where I pretty much am the "mother hen". At least my furbabies(kittys) don't care about my age or my grey roots. Now if only Lavender could cure that too! I keep day dreaming about the Spokane area... I already have a name picked out. "Lavender Grace Farm". I know Sequim is a great area for Lavender & herbs,,,who knows, maybe lavender can survive in Spokane...
Tata-4-now... <><
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| lamamama |
Posted - Jan 30 2007 : 5:05:58 PM
Welcome, Grace!
I know you'll just love it here..........
I look forward to hearing more about your adventures with lavender - and your not-too-far-away move to Spokane.
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| horse |
Posted - Jan 30 2007 : 12:24:58 PM
Welcome to the group Grace. You are going to fit right in.
Laura
www.2lmzfarms.blogspot.com
3barrels,2hearts,1passion |
| Choctaw Mama |
Posted - Jan 30 2007 : 11:45:49 AM
Grace, Welcome to the best site ever. I have a sister-in-law that lives in Moorepark and I lived there for one year (too many). I also use to live in Spokane, WA and you will love it there. I am not an army brat but have lived everywhere: San Francisco, CA; Martinez, CA; Mt. Home, Id; San Bernardino, CA; Walnut Creek, CA; Tacoma, WA; Spokane, WA; Phoeniz, AZ; Bangor, ME; St. Augustine, FL; Rochester, NH; NC; That just about covers it. I have always had the "itichy feet" like my Grandpa, as my Nanny use to say. I have only been on this site for about a month now and I have learned so much. Still looking for anyone who like to make doll houses like me. B
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| katmom |
Posted - Jan 30 2007 : 06:59:15 AM
Ladies, thanx so much for the warm welcome....I first learned about MJF from a magazine my daughter sent me...she knows her mom is a country gal @ heart. I am a former military brat...have lived in Ft. Knox, KY., New Britin Conn., Ft. Riley KS., Kalean TX and Germany. I guess that's why after 30 years I still don't feel at home in Calif. I luv herb gardening, especially lavender & scented gerainiums. Yes, I steep lavender ,strain it & use it as a facial refresher and I also use it as a counter cleaner in my bathroom. I am facinated with vintage mixers. my collection starts with 1 from 1928 and on up, I have one from each decade up to 1970. I also collect vintage irons...I have such an appreciation for our grammies! I also have my grammies tredle sewing machine & yes I actually sewed an outfit for my daughter(when she was little) on it...again, our grammies must have been awesome ladies with hughes calves!!!LOL!
Well, gotta get ready for work. Blessings to you all.
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| Miss Bee Haven |
Posted - Jan 30 2007 : 06:38:05 AM
Hi Grace! Welcome to the group!
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?" - 'Brother Dave' Gardner |
| Beemoosie |
Posted - Jan 30 2007 : 02:18:37 AM
Hello and welcome, Grace!
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/ |
| Lucy |
Posted - Jan 29 2007 : 11:43:35 PM
Welcome, Grace.ffYou're another chick just out of the shell! I hatched about 5 days ago, I'm dried off and my feathers are fluffy now, but I am still in wonderment about how all of this works! Enjoy! Your sis Lucy signing off.
May the good Lord take a likin' to ya! |
| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Jan 29 2007 : 9:03:44 PM
Welcome Grace!!! You will just love it here..and we are sure glad to have another farmgirl sister!! Boy...lots of gals are from Washington..you will be in good company for sure!
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 29 2007 : 7:44:54 PM
welcome to the group Grace!
~Seize the Day! Live, Love, Laugh~ |
| Marybeth |
Posted - Jan 29 2007 : 7:16:36 PM
Well welcome to Washington--soon. It sounds like you will fit right in with all the other crafting farmgals. 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!" |
| katmom |
Posted - Jan 29 2007 : 7:10:05 PM
Willocreek, Thanx for the welcome. I look forward to staying in touch with all the countrygals at heart. If all goes well, I will be calling Washington my home....just have to finish up the details, like retirement, moving, settling in and being greatful forall my blessings.
I posted in the Apron section about a book that I received for Christmas, called "The Apron Book" by EllyAnne Geisel. It is delightful reading and even has a full size bib apron patteren enclosed.
well, tata-4-now
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| willowtreecreek |
Posted - Jan 29 2007 : 6:55:32 PM
Hi! Welcome! I am from Arkansas. You will love it here! The women are wonderful. I have been here since July and I am on EVERYDAY! There are great swaps and mail exchanges and all kinds of stuff. The key is to keep posting and stay involved.
Jewelry, art, baskets, etc.
www.willowtreecreek.com |
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