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| brookerene |
Posted - Feb 23 2007 : 2:50:07 PM
 Well, I'm Brooke and I'm living on a cattle ranch/farm in O'Neill Ne near Nebraska's sandhills. I have 3 kids and a part time portrait photography business here on the farm. I looking to learn from other women on the farm. I came here from Southern California 5 years ago to live when I married my husband. The farm has been in his family for over 100 years. So I guess I'm a city girl turned farm girl looking for wisdom.... |
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| Beemoosie |
Posted - Feb 28 2007 : 03:13:50 AM
Welcome Brooke!
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/ |
| beckels |
Posted - Feb 27 2007 : 9:19:37 PM
Sheltewood- I am 4H leader for rabbits along with my daughter (and volunteer where needed). Just work with your extension leader and you will do fine. The orginial club we worked with over 10 years ago. we just started utilizing parents and what activities they knew how to do or grandparents ...some did sewing some did carpentry you name it our 4h leader would fine out and sign you up to teach
beckels |
| beckels |
Posted - Feb 27 2007 : 9:16:27 PM
Welcome to farmgirl land brooke and Shelterwood
beckels |
| katiedid |
Posted - Feb 27 2007 : 5:44:43 PM
Hey, Sunshine78, and Robin...don't be afraid to start your own thread on the "welcome wagon"!
Brooke, Welcome to you...
I hope I can get to know all of you gals.
Kate
my new blog http/www.theknifemakerswife.wordpress.com |
| brookerene |
Posted - Feb 27 2007 : 12:01:51 PM
Hey Guys, I'm not a husker's fan yet, that's because my husband is not a sports guy. But I guessif I'm for any colege footbakk team, I guess the Huskers are a good choice. Thanks for all of the welcomes... |
| blueroses |
Posted - Feb 26 2007 : 4:08:47 PM
Hi Brooke, Robin & Sunshine78,
Welcome to the forum.
"You cannot find peace...by avoiding life."
Virginia Woolfe |
| sunshine78 |
Posted - Feb 26 2007 : 3:23:59 PM
Hey Brooke, I'm from Nebraska too! I just joined the group today. Have they made you into a football fan yet? Anyways just wanted to say Hi to a fellow Nebraskan. |
| grace gerber |
Posted - Feb 25 2007 : 3:34:00 PM
Welcome Brooke,
You will find most of us did not start out as farmgirls, my background is in law and I did not purchase and start my farm until my husband passed away 11 years ago. Don't be shy, ask questions, share stories and above all have fun. Life is too short to worry and at this site there are plenty of helpful hands, hints and hugs.
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 |
| shelterwoodfarm |
Posted - Feb 25 2007 : 04:50:12 AM
Hi from Mercer County New Jersey 
I'm new here so forgive any cyber social mistakes. I have a small farm with lots of sweet animals. I have chickens, 2 call ducks, guinea hens, 4 nigerian goats, mini donkeys, a jersey cow and a couple of horses. I'm learning by the seat of my overalls. (Hee hee.) I'm finding that I'm happiest when I'm outside working along side the animals. Who knew that such a simple life could bring such joy. And this simple life becomes so complicated when you find out all the very interesting things there are to do.
So, farmgirls,I'm starting a 4-H club as they are not very active in my county. My goal is to bring the 4-H clubs back to my area. Any 4-H fans? Any suggestions, advice or comments. Please wish me luck as I am trying my best. I did invest in a button from the 4-H catalog that reads, "Don't Yell at Me, I'm a Volunteer." Probably the best investment yet. :)
And a big hearty Hello to my new friend who told me about this site. Thank you for telling me and good luck with the new home. |
| windypines |
Posted - Feb 25 2007 : 04:26:14 AM
You will do well here, and if you have any guestions, post them. This group is a great help. I have a small herd of Hereford. We will be calving shortly. Good luck Michele |
| herbquilter |
Posted - Feb 24 2007 : 9:42:48 PM
Brooke,
So glad you're here!!! This is a awesome forum with great women.
I have a Great Uncle & other family that lives in O'Neill, NE. Do you know the Millers?
Blessings,
Kristine ~ Mother of Many & Herbalist
www.herbalmomma.com
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| lamamama |
Posted - Feb 24 2007 : 7:15:10 PM
Welcome, Brooke!
Looking forward to hearing more about your life there in Nebraska. My Dad's dream - never realized - was to have a heard of Black Angus. (I heard so much about them when I was a little girl, that when I was 5 years old & recieved a stuffed black kitten, I named him Black Angus. It was a big joke in the family for years......) |
| brookerene |
Posted - Feb 24 2007 : 08:31:38 AM
Thanks for all the replies....Well, I hail from Corona, CA approx 72 miles east of LA. Here on our ranch we raise black angus. We have approx 50 head. Cattle are interesting. We calve in the summer and fall so I'm greatful the cattle don't have to have their babies in the wet cold snow! I wouldn't have enjoyed it if I were a cow! Where is a good place to post photos on this websight? Thanks again.
Brooke |
| Marybeth |
Posted - Feb 23 2007 : 5:42:57 PM
Hi Brooke, glad you found us. My daughter lives on a cattle ranch too. It has been in her husbands family for over 150 years. So much history on your place too. they do all the range work on horseback. How about there? You will have to post some of your photos. We would like to see the ranch and your youngens'. 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 - Feb 23 2007 : 5:40:08 PM
Hi Brooke, and Welcome.
Just for giggles, where in So. Cal. did you live?
>^..^< |
| Tina Michelle |
Posted - Feb 23 2007 : 5:03:02 PM
welcome Brooke.
~Seize the Day! Live, Love, Laugh~ |
| Mumof3 |
Posted - Feb 23 2007 : 4:50:22 PM
Welcome Brooke! Glad you found us.
Karin |
| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Feb 23 2007 : 4:00:31 PM
Welcome Brooke!!! Well, I think you came to the right place..these gals are great. I bet we can all learn alot from you too! How fun to live on a cattle ranch! I only wish!! I have a tiny farmette and 4 of my 7 kids still home. What a neat legacy a family farm like that is!!
It will 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 |
| LadyCrystal |
Posted - Feb 23 2007 : 3:59:29 PM
Hi Brooke and Welcome,
I was a city girl until 4 1/2 years ago when I married my hubby too. I have learned tons since then but this bunch of women are great for any farming, canning, crafting, quilting, gardening, etc advice you could want. What kind of cattle do you raise on your ranch? Our farm is a hobby farm. We raise black angus. We also raise chickens for show(That is a huge hobby).Talk to you soon,
Alicia
http://fromcitytocountrygirl.blogspot.com/
follow your dreams |
