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| ruralfarmgirl |
Posted - Jul 03 2009 : 10:42:41 PM
We are just finishing up a GREAT evening of farmgirl fun at the MaryJanesFarm Store in Coeur d Alene, Idaho. Farmgirls galore! What a BLAST! Big Band Music, Three bite burgers, Plum cobbler, and MaryJane. The fun continues in the morning as we meet at Rockford, WA at 10:00 am and buggy down the Palouse. We will post pictures soon.
Rene~Prosser Farmgirl #185
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Circumstances made us FRIENDS; MaryJane's has made us SISTERS :) |
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| Julia |
Posted - Jul 08 2009 : 09:47:12 AM
Thanks Corrine, I hope you will be able to do a Farm Fair someday, it was so much fun! I loved meeting the different farmgirls, now having faces to go with the names.
Thanks too Teresa, it was fun to meet you!
For tomorrow and its needs I do not pray, but keep me, guide me, love me, Lord just for today.
St. Augustine
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| Contrary Wife |
Posted - Jul 08 2009 : 05:57:52 AM
Oh, Julia, I hope your new journey will take you place you've only dreamed of and also to places you never imagined, best wishes.
Teresa Sue
Farmgirl Sister #316
Planting Zone 4
"Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly." The Dalai Lama |
| Lynner |
Posted - Jul 08 2009 : 05:53:58 AM
And I too am very jealous...maybe next year! You go girls...have a great day
Farmgirl #324
Many Hands Make Light Work! |
| Corinnelouise |
Posted - Jul 08 2009 : 04:04:46 AM
So good to hear that you are starting anew Julia, and that his week-end with the farmgirls helped with your journey.
I so wished I was there all along. In the new couple of years for sure.
Have a great time finding your new balance at home.
Corinne
Sister # 101
'Heaven on Earth' is a choice you must make, not a place you must find.
Dr. Wayne Dyer |
| Julia |
Posted - Jul 07 2009 : 11:01:54 PM
I posted this on a different topic, but thought I would add to the fun here too!
Friday night was the reception gala. First stop for me was MJ's new store. My goal this weekend was to buy a whole new bed set for my new house. I walked into the store and was in hog heaven! Sue and Natalie, who were the farmgirls behind the counter were so sweet, and Sue was so helpful and had just as much fun helping me find what I wanted as if she were taking it all home. She told me to post pictures, which I will try to do once I move in and get settled. Anyway, the store was wonderful!
We walked around and meet some of the farmgirls. The first were, Deeredawn, who is a kick in the pants, Farmall Chick and Contrary Wife. We had them sign our Farm Fair Journals, we made, they were all so nice. We later meet Rene', who is a Peach by the way! Megan and sweet Stella, and later The Queen Bee herself kindly signed our journals. The food was ever so good! Ever have cheese rubbed in espresso powder and lavander? O my giddy aunt!!!!
Saturday on the Official BBB, was a hoot! 6 small, rural towns, opened their arms to us all. It was great! Shop till ya drop has a whole new spin on it! Quilt shops, tons of antique shops, a beautiful garden to tour, kind people, and a wonderful, though to short, visit with some friends I hadn't seen in over 6 years, love ya C and G! My favorite stop was a roadside lemonade stand. Fresh Huckelberry Lemonade! It was sooo good! I will be making some of that myself! Who'da thunk?
Then there was the old flour mill. The craftsmanship of that building! I wish I had taken more pictures, it was magnificant! I would love to see a big spread in MJF Magazine with lots of pictures so you can all see. It was really something!
Sunday we were at Settler's Farm. It is beautiful, with a gorgeous ampitheater. The table were all decorated by some of the farmgirl chapters, well done to you all! Our table had a bundles of fresh lavander that we got to take with us, Thanks Katmom!
Organic beef kabobs, corn on the cob, fresh fruit, organic cheese and strawberry shortcake. Mmmmm!
We had a couple who farm for Organic Valley speak, A gal with Slow Foods, very informative! Rene' spoke, did I mention she's a Peach! And then of course our own, Maryjane spoke encouraging us to cultivate the "acre" within us. It was a great ending to a super weekend.
One of the things that impressed me the most was just how normal Maryjane's seems to be. She meandered just like everyone else. She was truly one of us. So often when there is an event of some kind, the icon of the event makes some grand finale entrance gives their speech, and isn't seen again. I thought it was just cool that MaryJane was apart of the a whole weekend. Thanks, MaryJane!
For me personally, this was truly an empowering weekend. I have never gone on a trip like this, with a friend, leaving family at home. It was good for me. I am not by nature an outgoing, really confident gal. I tend to stay in the background, content to watch. I was truly ok with being in a supportive role as wife, mom and pastor's wife for 27 & 1/2 years. But after my hubby passed away in December, every aspect of my life changed. 2 of those 3 roles changed, forever. Now everything, all decisions, paperwork, providing of income, all became my responsibilty now. How was I to do it all? It isn't in my make-up do be like that. Shortly after my hubby died, I was looking at my MJ farm magazine, with the first farm fair info. At that moment, I decided to go. July 4th would be my 28th anniversary, but this year with one to share it with. I didn't want to do the usual family festivities, I wanted to do something totally different. This was it. But it was so out of the box for me. I am so glad I went, it was a very empowering weekend for me, seeing all the others there having the same intent, being with a dear friend who supported me all along, my precious girls calling me to cheer me on. I did it and I am proud of myself and know that as I told MaryJane, 'this is a stamp in my passort for my new journey ahead'. I can do it and being with all you other farmgirls, gave me, though you didn't know it, a boost of confidence and I thank you. My God is faithful and meets me at every turn. I am glad I got to spend this bend in the road with all of you learning, playing and being refreshed and strengthened. It was a tremendous weekend!!
For tomorrow and its needs I do not pray, but keep me, guide me, love me, Lord just for today.
St. Augustine
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| Annika |
Posted - Jul 07 2009 : 7:22:42 PM
Alee, so glad that I got to say hello to you at farm fair! It was a real treat! I'm glad that you got home ok, that is something of a long drive, especially with a horse and a toddler! Glad to have seen you =)
Julia, it was so dear to get to see you in person and give you a hug. What a sweet person you are!
I met so many girls names are blurring to me too.
Rene, as always I was so happy to see you and so much want you to know how much I appreciate your talents and all that you did to make FF such a wonderful experience!
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
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| Alee |
Posted - Jul 07 2009 : 7:12:22 PM
Lisa- I didn't get to meet you!! Or did I? I am starting to blur on names a bit...
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
www.allergyjourneys.blogspot.com
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| Chinook Cottage |
Posted - Jul 07 2009 : 6:06:35 PM
What we need is a Farm Fair blog with pictures and stories..
Chinook Cottage
http://chinookcottage.blogspot.com/
FarmGirl #553
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| Huckelberrywine |
Posted - Jul 07 2009 : 4:46:00 PM
Alee, were you hauling your sweet horse home too?! So glad you made it safe and sound. Tell me all about your adventures after kicking your feet up and resting a while. :)
We make a difference. http://huckleberrywine.blogspot.com |
| Alee |
Posted - Jul 07 2009 : 1:25:03 PM
The farm fair was so much fun! We pulled in from driving back at 11pm last night! PHEW! I was SOO tired! But we were also hauling a horse back as well!
Nora had so much fun, but it was also a bit change for her. Luckily Grandpa was on hand to help watch and take her away for a nap when she needed one.
It was so great putting more faces to names!!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
www.allergyjourneys.blogspot.com
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| Huckelberrywine |
Posted - Jul 07 2009 : 10:09:27 AM
Hey, what? (doing double take). Lol. Let's go!
Oh, Carrie, I can only imagine how happy your family is to have you back. You are a treasure! Look at you, already planning what to do with your fabric. Bet you have some wonderful things to show by the weekend. You are an amazing woman. :) So Very glad you are home safe.
We make a difference. http://huckleberrywine.blogspot.com |
| Carrie W |
Posted - Jul 07 2009 : 09:35:39 AM
Hey, Karen, I'm doing the same! I'm sad it is over, though it is good to be home and see my family, hens, and my kitties. What a fun time! I just showed my MJ fabric to my daughters and we are dreaming up some patterns to use...an apron, of course, a clothespin carrying apron, a skirt, and probably a crazy quilt something or other...maybe another bag for badge projects.
Blessings to you all...glad to hear that ladies had fun and are getting home okay! My home flight was long and a little scary...I guess I do better with my feet firmly planted on our beautiful earth!
Carrie
www.totallykadeshfarm.blogspot.com
Farmgirl Sisterhood #147
Tis better to weep at joy than to joy at weeping--Shakespeare, Much Ado About Nothing |
| katmom |
Posted - Jul 07 2009 : 09:28:23 AM
OH You Betcha!!!!!!!!!!!
so wanna go surprise Michelle tomorrow!? lol!
Dooh! Michelle will see this & not be surprised! lol!
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
"I've never met a sewing machine I didn't like!"
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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| kpaints |
Posted - Jul 07 2009 : 09:09:09 AM
Here it is Tuesday and I am rereading all the posts, I just don't want to leave the BBB weekend! lol I finally got rested up last night from all the fun, I slept over 10 hours, that's unheard of for me! A few short (sleep) hours over the weekend! lol It was so fun to meet some of the gals from Or, Ca, Wa, N Y, Pa, Mn and Id! I'm ready to do it all over again next year! :D
And Katmom, we will have to get a bunch of us together and do another run at the shopping down the Polouse! Soon!
Find your joy and live it. http://cheneybaglady.blogspot.com/http://www.kpaints.etsy.com http://www.thevintagebaglady.etsy.com FG #377 |
| katmom |
Posted - Jul 05 2009 : 11:03:07 PM
ok, what can I add to what Michelle, Carrie, Karen & Bev have said....'cept, Thank you MaryJane, Renee, Carol, Katie, Wendy and all the rest of you who had a hand in making a most wonderful weekend for a bunch of fun loving farm gals.....From the Friday night Meet-n-Greet to the Saturday shopping frenzie(which I still have some 'esplanin to do' to my DH-think vintage cast iron radiator & 1930's iron board)to the Sunday gathering @ Settlers Creek, which by the way was a delightful place.
I have to tell you, I have found some wonderful little communities that I have not taken the time to visit,,& now I can hardly wait to go back to.
Well, it's late & I need to turn in & dream about this fun weekend and sadly I have to get up @ 4:30 to get Bev-Beehavenmaven off to the airport.
I guess this means that come Monday morning we all go back to our normal lives but in our hearts get to carry around the wonderful memories.
Hugs to you that I got the good fortune to finally meet.
>^..^<
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
"I've never met a sewing machine I didn't like!"
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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| Huckelberrywine |
Posted - Jul 05 2009 : 8:10:16 PM
Oh, Carrie! You are just wonderful! How tickled I was for you when they announced your name. I'm so glad we got the chance to visit. You're going to have to tell me how to design a gorgeous bag like yours with the crazy quilting. Awesome!
It really was so good to put faces to so many friends and make new ones. What a great time! Bev...I'm so glad you made the trip. Rene'...wow! and Carol! Did you see her darling VW? Gorgeous! This really was a treat of a weekend.
We make a difference. http://huckleberrywine.blogspot.com |
| Bee Haven Maven |
Posted - Jul 05 2009 : 7:03:00 PM
I am still pinching myself. I made the trip from Pennsylvania to Spokane to join in the festivities with my fellow sisters and had an absolute blast. Renee....you did such a great job of pulling this all together. Personally, I will cherish the memories of these past few days for the rest of my days! Great to meet you!
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| kpaints |
Posted - Jul 05 2009 : 6:50:16 PM
Rene' thank you so much, for all the work you did and to all the 'behind the scene' helpers, THANK YOU!!!! It was absoultely fabulous! So much fun. And yes, you are AMAZING! And Dawn is right, you do make it look effortless. You had me in tears with your emotional speech! It is obvious you have a wonderful support system!
Find your joy and live it. http://cheneybaglady.blogspot.com/http://www.kpaints.etsy.com http://www.thevintagebaglady.etsy.com FG #377 |
| deeredawn |
Posted - Jul 05 2009 : 5:59:10 PM
FarmFair was magical. I cannot believe I had the chance to be there and meet my Maven Sisters, shop, junk, and eat. Our special rendevous was the icing on the cake. I loved the Co-op, MJ is breathtakingly beautiful. And so personable. Its like you've been friends for years.... I loved joking around with Carol and Brian. Rene', you are AMAZING. Wearing so many hats and making it look effortless.... This is definitely a trip to remember.
Dawn #279
MJ's Heirloom Mavens-QMD
http://harvestthyme.blogspot.com
~the only thing for certain, is uncertainty~ |
| Amy Warwick |
Posted - Jul 05 2009 : 5:34:11 PM
Rene,
Sorry I didn't get to line dane with you at Settler's Creek, looked like a lot of fun. Can you place my name on your dance card for the next go around? The whole event was fabulous and I want to thank you myself from the town of Oakesdale!
Amy
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| Carrie W |
Posted - Jul 05 2009 : 5:23:28 PM
Hello Miss HuckleberryWine from Rosalia--
Wasn't yesterday just glorious?? I could not have asked for nicer weather--hot and dry and not a bit like it was in NY! I sweated out an hour or so in the fabric room to get some and can't wait to sew it up. We'll start a thread so everyone can post their MJ fabric creations...a sort of farmgirl, virtual fashion show!
It was sooooo nice to meet you and the other sisters! Today at Settler's Creek was just perfect...it rained a little early on but dried up and got gloriously sunny. The food was perfect and the fellowship sweet! We finished the afternoon with a little line dancing...learned 2 new ones and got to "shake my bootie" with MaryJane and Rene...how PERFECT is that?!?!?!
See you round the forum...
Carrie M
PS...I'm awfully sorry I missed that cheese. I work with a cheesemaker and she's always looking for new ideas to make and take to the Farmer's Market. That sounds like one she'd like to experiment with.
www.totallykadeshfarm.blogspot.com
Farmgirl Sisterhood #147
Tis better to weep at joy than to joy at weeping--Shakespeare, Much Ado About Nothing |
| graciegreeneyes |
Posted - Jul 05 2009 : 09:19:20 AM
oh my gosh Michelle - you must have had "barely buzzed" cheese it's a farmstead cheese from Beehive Creamery in Utah. isn't it fabulous? You can tell I'm a fromagophile no? I had that one in Seattle and then the Moscow Coop had it last time i was there, I love love love that cheese!!
Hope everyone has a good time at Settler's Creek today - I'm heading the opposite direction to visit my grandma in Seattle.
It was also great fun watching little kids in the balloon toss, having such a good time playing old fashioned fun games.
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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| Annika |
Posted - Jul 05 2009 : 07:44:37 AM
Oh Michelle! Robin is my landlady's daughter, isn't she precious? I just love her and she is so very sweet. I've known her since she was born =) I hope that some one got some good photos of her, my camera was being fussy yesterday.
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
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| Huckelberrywine |
Posted - Jul 05 2009 : 07:40:24 AM
Oh, and at the store Friday evening, I have to tell you, they were serving the most amazing things, but what stood out most to me was a cheese. It was rubbed with espresso and lavendar. Delish! I really, really hope the MJ crew will let us know where it was made. I'm sure they would take on-line orders. It was not-to-be-missed. I have learned this weekend to always keep a notebook in my pocket to write things down (and thanks to Katmom I've got a cute one now!) There are so many tips/connections/inspirational goodies that spring up at meetings like this with so many creative people. I wish I'd written that name down...
We make a difference. http://huckleberrywine.blogspot.com |
| Huckelberrywine |
Posted - Jul 05 2009 : 07:36:30 AM
Oh, another precious memory of the day: As we were touring the mill, there was a giggle from somewhere, and as I came around the side of a wall, there was MaryJane standing in a doorway or arch, the light coming in just so, and just happy as can be. What a surprise! She steps so softly I didn't hear her come, she just appeared and beamed.
We make a difference. http://huckleberrywine.blogspot.com |
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