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| melanie47601 |
Posted - Jul 01 2010 : 3:57:33 PM
For all you ladies who are signed up for the RAOK List or to those of you who are interested in signing up-- Is the RAOK list working for you?
Last count I made I came up with 80 something farmgirls on the RAOK. That is an AWESOME number! But is it too many? Would you rather see the list broken up into smaller groups? Or would you rather have the whole list and I draw 4 or 5 "honorary farmgirls" for each month? Or would you rather leave it the way it is?
Some concerns and questions have come to light and I would like to make this an enjoyable experience for all of us.
Hugs~ Melanie
Be the kind of woman that when your feet hit the floor each morning the devil says "Oh Crap, She's up!"
Blog~ http://wheelsarealwaysturning.blogspot.com/
Swap Blog~ http://mels-swapshop.blogspot.com/ |
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| melanie47601 |
Posted - Jul 12 2010 : 5:03:11 PM
HI Susan! We'd love to have you join us in the RAOK. here's the link to the signup page it will tell you everything you need to know about the RAOK-- http://www.maryjanesfarm.com/snitz/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=41825
Melanie
Be the kind of woman that when your feet hit the floor each morning the devil says "Oh Crap, She's up!"
Blog~ http://wheelsarealwaysturning.blogspot.com/
Swap Blog~ http://mels-swapshop.blogspot.com/ |
| Boisesue |
Posted - Jul 12 2010 : 3:54:25 PM
Hi Melanie and all my sister friends at MJF. I'm new to ROAK and very excited to be a participant. I'm so looking forward to randomly sending off a bit of sunshine and putting a smile on someones face.
Boisesue
Farmgirl #1731 |
| melanie47601 |
Posted - Jul 12 2010 : 11:03:06 AM
Darlene and Ruth~ Here's the link to the signup thread for the RAOK-- http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/snitz/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=41825
Here you will find the info I need to add you to the list. Once you email that to me, I will get you added. The new list should be out at the end of the month.
Melanie
Be the kind of woman that when your feet hit the floor each morning the devil says "Oh Crap, She's up!"
Blog~ http://wheelsarealwaysturning.blogspot.com/
Swap Blog~ http://mels-swapshop.blogspot.com/ |
| violetrose |
Posted - Jul 12 2010 : 07:13:05 AM
Hi Girls, I would love to be put on the next RAOK list. I'm doing a few swaps and really enjoy it, but at times I have wanted to RAOK and didn't have addresses to do so. So this would be great 
Thanks, I like the long list also.
Hugs, Ruth
Farmgirl Sister # 1738
God loves each one of us as if there were only one of us!
St. Augustine |
| HealingTouch |
Posted - Jul 11 2010 : 8:00:19 PM
Hi, Just found this site and I would love to join. What do I need to do?
Blessings,
Darlene |
| melanie47601 |
Posted - Jul 11 2010 : 07:44:52 AM
Hi Cindy and Lori! I've got your info and will get you added to the next list.
Melanie
Be the kind of woman that when your feet hit the floor each morning the devil says "Oh Crap, She's up!"
Blog~ http://wheelsarealwaysturning.blogspot.com/
Swap Blog~ http://mels-swapshop.blogspot.com/ |
| CindyLous |
Posted - Jul 10 2010 : 9:30:41 PM
I'm new to this and I really want to be a part of the group. Can I still sign up for this? |
| JojoNH |
Posted - Jul 10 2010 : 09:37:40 AM
 WaHOOOO!!!! A new Sister!!!
Hi Lori!! Glad you are joining us. . . I love doing RAOK's, it is so much fun and love knowing your brightening someone's day
Joanna #566
"Keeping Traditions Alive A Stitch At A Time"
JojoNH
http://www.etsy.com/shop/CountryCents
http://CountryCents.Blogspot.com
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| Calicobear |
Posted - Jul 10 2010 : 09:04:27 AM
OH!!! This is AWESOME!!! I'm a brand new sister....havin' so much fun rambling thru the site & forums!! I want to join RAOK too!! Reading thru the notes & ideas here....even tho I haven't done any yet...I think the long list is GREAT too! LOTS of choices for surpising others...with special hugs in the mail.........and like it's been stated....no pressure to give. LOVE this idea!! Woo Hoo!!
Will send you an email soon! Thanks so much for your hard work too!
Hugs!
Lori :)
Hugs & Smiles!! |
| staci860 |
Posted - Jul 06 2010 : 08:02:25 AM
I like the long list, too. I'm learning to relax and enjoy this - it is not a competition or mandatory thing - which is what makes it fun. Just my random opinion.
Blessings, staci FG# 973
:o )
Joshua 24:15 - ...choose this day whom you will serve,...as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.
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| sewsweet |
Posted - Jul 05 2010 : 10:02:44 PM
I like the long list, too. I think if we did the honorary farmgirl plan, it would result in the farmgirls for the month being inundated with mail. It's a pleasant problem to have, but for me, I'd prefer things spread out a bit more. Of course, I will go along with whatever the majority likes to do, and whatever turns out easiest for you.
Carol
Farmgirl Sister #1191 |
| Nettie |
Posted - Jul 05 2010 : 6:34:05 PM
I like the long list. I just go through the list and send if I have something they like. I have a boxful of goodies that needs to go out to several of the girls.
Live the list as is is my thoughts.
Nettie |
| laurentany |
Posted - Jul 05 2010 : 08:03:44 AM
I am in favor of keeping the list long- I like the idea, as many other sisters have said, that we have a MJF Mailing list of sorts..
I would say whatever is easier on you Melanie since it is you who is kind enough to organize this for all of us!
Smiles,
Laurie
Farmgirl Sister#1403
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.. |
| JojoNH |
Posted - Jul 05 2010 : 05:56:02 AM
One thought I had, which I have shared with the "list Mama" maybe the list should be sent once every 4-6 months. This way anyone who wishes to join would be included on the next sending, it won't be so overwhelming to the list keeper or us for that matter. Originally, I believe, the list was sent once a year. . simply updated with new girls, address changes, etc.
I agree with Amy, it is a MJF address book, complete with someones likes and dislikes etc. This is a great tool for sending out a RAOK, a chance to find other farmgirls who enjoy the same things that I do etc.
For me, keep the long list coming!
Joanna #566
"Keeping Traditions Alive A Stitch At A Time"
JojoNH
http://www.etsy.com/shop/CountryCents
http://CountryCents.Blogspot.com
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| antoinette |
Posted - Jul 04 2010 : 7:09:27 PM
I also like the long list, I like going through it and seeing what each girl likes and
trying to put something together for them. |
| Calicogirl |
Posted - Jul 04 2010 : 12:59:17 PM
It does appear a bit overwhelming but I think the long list works fine. Whatever is easier for you Melanie and thank you for hosting this :)
~Sharon
By His Grace, For His Glory
http://merryheartjournal.blogspot.com/ |
| Sheep Mom 2 |
Posted - Jul 04 2010 : 11:33:21 AM
I like the idea of the long list too. If it starts being broken up, then it defeats the "random" idea all together.
Blessings, Sheri
"Work is Love made visible" -Kahlil Gibran |
| levisgrammy |
Posted - Jul 03 2010 : 5:27:40 PM
I like the long list but makes it difficult to keep track. I try to print the last pages with the new girls for that month and add it to what I've already printed. It is random and I agree with farmmilkmama on that.
farmgirl sister#43
"All you need is faith, trust and......a little bit of pixie dust" ~Peter Pan |
| urban chickie |
Posted - Jul 03 2010 : 09:45:00 AM
Just saw this thread....I think the long list is appropriate. By definition, the RAOK is random, it is not supposed to put pressure on folk. Reciprocity and deadlines are more suitable for regular swaps and barters. I have been patiently building up a group of packages to send, I personally decided I rather do fewer packages that were more substantial over lots of smaller ones, but that is just me. Breaking it up into smaller groups sort of puts pressure to give to everyone, doesn't it? That's not the idea behind a ROAK, nor is it for everyone to get something every month, etc., as sweet of an idea as that is. I think that sort of thing is being done in some of the MJ swaps, more of a friendship circle. I can definitely see folks getting into that, but it's not a ROAK group. Just my 2 cents LOL.
Catherine
Farmgirl #1370
City Girl By Birth,
Suburbanite By Location,
Farmgirl at Heart
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| janiee |
Posted - Jul 02 2010 : 10:38:33 AM
I like the long list. I agree that I can send to whomever i chose and as many as I chose. But I will go with whatever you decide!
janiee
farmgirl #390 |
| farmmilkmama |
Posted - Jul 02 2010 : 06:49:48 AM
The only possible issue I can see with having an honorary farmgirl is what if they get flooded with stuff? If the list is at 80 people right now, and there are four or five people chosen as the honorary farmgirl, and the majority of the list thinks "Hey, yeah! I should send them something!" that's going to be a lot of mail coming to those mailboxes! Its one thing if its a card, but what if 40 of them are a little something else? I guess you'd have to know how people would respond to that - some might think it was awesome (like a birthday!) and others might think that was overwhelming. (For instance if they have issues with space in their house).
I know we don't want any farmgirl to be left out of the ROAK, but I don't know any way to fix that without imposing "rules" that might go against the point of it being random. I'm hoping that no one would join the list assuming they are going to GET a certain number of things. Its random! :)
Once again, for me, its like an address book. And alot has to do with what's going on here. One month I might send out a ton of stuff. Another month I never even open my "address book". Sing it with me, now...random acts of kindness. RANDOM acts of kindness.....
--* FarmMilkMama *--
Farmgirl Sister #1086
Be yourself.
Everyone else is already taken.
-Oscar Wilde
www.wakeupstartlearning.blogspot.com
www.farmfoodmama.blogspot.com |
| melanie47601 |
Posted - Jul 01 2010 : 8:16:48 PM
I like the way you put that, Amy-- "I guess I've just started thinking of it more as a MJF address book that I can look someone up if I feel they need something (by something I've read in the forums or something), and less of an RAOK list. That way I don't attach any self-imposed "really shoulds" or "have tos" to it. :)" The list is truly supposed to be random and unrestricted.
Melanie
Be the kind of woman that when your feet hit the floor each morning the devil says "Oh Crap, She's up!"
Blog~ http://wheelsarealwaysturning.blogspot.com/
Swap Blog~ http://mels-swapshop.blogspot.com/ |
| melanie47601 |
Posted - Jul 01 2010 : 8:12:55 PM
Thanks for your input so far everyone and I'm looking forward to having the other ladies chime in on this subject too. I know the July list is due, but I'd like to get this sorted before sending the new list. I hope that's ok with everyone. :)
As far as the "Honorary farmgirls"... that would work similar to the Farmgirl of the Month. You are not obligated to send to those that are chosen, but I was thinking it may be a way to make sure all of the ladies on the list are RAOK'd in some form. It may help the gals like me who have forgotten who they have already sent to. (I was doing good at keeping track, but I've lost my list.)
Also I agree with everyone on here. At times the list seems overwhelming to me too, but then I like having the whole list to just close my eyes and pick a farmgirl to surprise or I'll let the kids do the picking for me.
I'd like to have some more feedback come in before I make any decisions and if any of you ever have a suggestion or question or anything, feel free to email me or post on here.
Hugs~ Melanie
Be the kind of woman that when your feet hit the floor each morning the devil says "Oh Crap, She's up!"
Blog~ http://wheelsarealwaysturning.blogspot.com/
Swap Blog~ http://mels-swapshop.blogspot.com/ |
| farmmilkmama |
Posted - Jul 01 2010 : 8:00:06 PM
I can see it both ways. I too was a bit overwhelmed when the list kept growing. I understand that its a Random Act of Kindness and that we can send to whomever we want whenever we want, but its like walking into a room of 15 people and saying "I can choose someone from here whose day I want to brighten" or walking into a room of 100 people and saying the same thing. Its perspective, and probably depends a lot on "where you are" right now. Some people might look at that room of 100 and say "great, more people to choose from!" and other might say " Oh my gosh, a hundred people? How in the world do I figure out whose day to brighten?"
I don't know that we should necessarily cut the list into groups, because I think that people who want to have access to the full list should have that. I was stressed out at one point because I wanted to get to know everyone and that just isn't possible. I guess I've just started thinking of it more as a MJF address book that I can look someone up if I feel they need something (by something I've read in the forums or something), and less of an RAOK list. That way I don't attach any self-imposed "really shoulds" or "have tos" to it. :)
--* FarmMilkMama *--
Farmgirl Sister #1086
Be yourself.
Everyone else is already taken.
-Oscar Wilde
www.wakeupstartlearning.blogspot.com
www.farmfoodmama.blogspot.com |
| Sitnalta |
Posted - Jul 01 2010 : 7:24:17 PM
well, unfortunately, I cant say that I am having an easy time with the long list. It is a bit overwhelming for me, but I was thinking maybe breaking it down by month or something like that. Its just a thought. I am totally for however you want to do it Melanie. You are doing a beautiful job and we couldn't ask for a better RAOK list mama!
hugs
Jessie
"Wonder Woman hasn't got a cape, she just turned her apron around"
Farmgirl Sister #235 |
