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| katmom |
Posted - Jan 17 2023 : 12:04:05 PM
It's Jubilee 2023...
Now, fingers crossed I don't get kicked off, Hopefully my computer virus protector is napping and doesn't see me on the forum... lol!
Quick story, last week my hubby and I had doctor appointments and errands to run in town so we stopped in for a late lunch-dinner. While sitting at the table my hubby asked if I had a tissue so he could clean the lens of his eye glasses,, I pulled out a Hanky...After he returned the Hanky, I pondered for a moment,, how a Hanky use to be a staple in Lady's handbag..
I remember my mother always reminding me to keep a Hanky tucked in my little 'patent leather' purse... and to this day, I still keep a hanky in my purse..
The (my) Hankies have varied over the years... but oh how many times they have come in handy... wiping eye glass lenses, runny noses (mine & my daughter's) tears of joy and sadness and food from my daughter's face.
Over the years, I have given many a Hanky to someone, be it a gift or at a Funeral...
I do love Hankies... so...
Let's celebrate this year's Jubilee with a Hankey!
If you have a Hanky packed away, pull it out, gently hand wash it, and tuck it into your purse. maybe spritz it with a bit of lavender.., Maybe keep an extra one in your handbag just incase a friend needs their tears wiped away or, a loved one needs to wipe their eye glass lens..
Don't have a Hanky,??? hit a Thrift or antique store,, I see them all the time for a dollar or two.
You can also make your own Hanky.. using a piece of very thin cotton, wash it several times then dry it and iron it flat.
Next if you are confident with a sewing machine, make the tiniest hem all the way around,, if not, iron the hem in place and then hand stitch it down. If your sewing machine does decorative stitches like Herringbone, use that stitch for the hem.
For those of you who know how to ''tat" you can do a sweet tatting all around the edges.
Hankies vary from a dainty 8" to a very useful 14"...
You can hand or machine embroider them with a lovely design or your initials, or just leave them plain...
I happen to like the cute tiny printed soft cotton ones... they don't show stains as much as a solid color.. but the most important thing is to carry a hanky...
So, for this year, in celebration of our MJF Jubilee, let's wave our hankies,,
Maybe make or buy a Hanky and gift it to someone special or for those of you with young daughters, give them the tradition of carrying a Hanky.
Happy Jubilee '23, and carry your Hanky... 
Now, show us your Hankies...
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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| katmom |
Posted - May 22 2023 : 8:06:19 PM
Sheila,, Waving my hankie back attcha'.. and hopefully you'll be moving into nicer warm weather...
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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| VT Oma |
Posted - May 18 2023 : 06:41:54 AM
Happy Birthday to all born in May, and very happy Jubilee, as I use one of the hankies I found in a vintage store I had bought four and one of them looks like it is home made of nice thickness which I need today for my runny nose. The sun is out this morning after the snow flurries we had yesterday and the frost last night, the weather is suppose to be sunny all day and in the 60s wa who. I give my hankie salute, LOL
VT Oma
Sheila
Farmgirl #5766
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| Red Tractor Girl |
Posted - May 17 2023 : 11:58:34 AM
Grace, your kitty looks like a happy girl!! Cats so love a good nap and any reason will work!!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
FGOTM- October 2018 |
| YellowRose |
Posted - May 17 2023 : 09:53:29 AM
Perfect picture of contentment and being loved.
Hugs, Sara "FarmGirl Sister" #6034 Aug 2014
FGOTM Sept 2015 & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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| katmom |
Posted - May 17 2023 : 09:41:11 AM
Oh fabulous ladies,, I hope you all enjoyed, our Hanky themed Jubilee...
MaryJane and Carol,, Happy Birthday and Jubilee....
and now, it's nappy time,, all this frivolity has wore me out!!!
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>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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| ceejay48 |
Posted - May 16 2023 : 08:12:58 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to both of you, Mary Jane and Carol. I'm late coming here to send you my wishes, but I do hope you got the cards I sent you.
Sounds like you've had a lovely time of celebrating.
Best Wishes, Prayers, Love and Hugs
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
my aprons - http://www.facebook.com/FarmFreshAprons
living life - www.snippetscja.blogspot.com
from my heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
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| katmom |
Posted - May 15 2023 : 7:57:18 PM
Daizy... hugz, hugz, hugz...
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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| Daizy |
Posted - May 13 2023 : 08:06:13 AM
Hay there.
First, Happy Birthday to you, Mz Mary Jane. I can't believe how long I have wished you those birthday wishes...I hope your day/month is/will be awesome. I postponed my Jubilee date til mid-summer. But I hope everyone had a fun time. Still working on details for mine. Hugs.
Hugs and prayers, Daizy #1093
Poor House Farmgirl Chapter {A virtual chapter open to everyone.}
A good day is when you find ALL your ear tags! I wonder how my cows would like my Farmgirl apron??
www.poorhouseparadise.blogspot.com |
| quiltee |
Posted - May 11 2023 : 09:31:53 AM
Happy birthday (belated) Mary Jane! Sounds like the Pie Safe is the place to go for lunch and shopping. Enjy your birthday month.
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda
Terrell, TX
Farm girl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month August 2015 and April 2017
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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| windypines |
Posted - May 09 2023 : 03:28:38 AM
Happy Birthday Mary Jane and Carol. Happiness to you both.
Farming in WI
Michele
FGOTM June2019
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| Jokamartell |
Posted - May 08 2023 : 7:30:24 PM
Happy birthday, Mary Jane and Carol! Wishing you a wonderful upcoming year! :)
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
| Dreamer42 |
Posted - May 07 2023 : 11:32:08 AM
Happiest Birthday and Jubilee wishes, Mary Jane and Carol! XO
Dreamer42
Farmgirl Sister #7038 |
| katmom |
Posted - May 07 2023 : 10:52:34 AM
... Happy Jubilee '23...
and to you, MaryJane and Carol,, A very Happy Birthday... from us, both near and far...
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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| levisgrammy |
Posted - May 06 2023 : 2:27:16 PM
A very happy birthday to you Mary Jane and happy Jubilee! Wishing you all the best wishes!
~Denise
Sister #43~1/18/2007
"I am a bookaholic and I have no desire to be cured."
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
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| Wanda Sue |
Posted - May 06 2023 : 2:22:33 PM
Yes Sara, thanks for sharing that, I didn’t know either!
A day hemmed in prayer is less likely to unravel.
Farm Girl #3677
FGOTM August 2022 |
| suny58 |
Posted - May 06 2023 : 2:17:40 PM
WOW, I never knew Sara!!! THAT is awesome!!!!
Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
| YellowRose |
Posted - May 06 2023 : 2:08:22 PM
Happy Birthday and Jubilee MaryJane and Carole, best wishes to you both.
In 2015 MaryJane declared the first Farmgirl Jubilee the year Queen Elizabeth celebrated her 50th Jubilee. (Hope I remembered that right) Today we have come full circle with her son King Charles being crowned King of England. All happening on MaryJane's birthday as it should, don't you think.
Hugs, Sara "FarmGirl Sister" #6034 Aug 2014
FGOTM Sept 2015 & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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| suny58 |
Posted - May 06 2023 : 1:42:18 PM
HOW SWEET is Abigal's painting gift to you MaryJane!!! Love it! Sounds like a wonderful time is being had by all come rain or shine, cold or hot! Capturing some magic moments! 70? Really?? NO WAY!!!!!!! Beautiful as always and I pray your birthday weekend celebration is lasting and momentous! Happy Birthday and god's blessing to you MaryJane and to Carole also!
Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
| Red Tractor Girl |
Posted - May 06 2023 : 1:29:00 PM
Best Birthday Wishes to MaryJane and Carole this May 6th!! Have a wonderful day and your plans for dinner and tomorrow's breakfast sound perfect. I am so happy to hear you all are having so much fun despite the arrival of cold and dreary rain. Enjoy!!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
FGOTM- October 2018 |
| debbieklann |
Posted - May 06 2023 : 10:06:17 AM
Happy Birthdays, MaryJane and Carol!!! Your weekend sounds fabulous….enjoy!!!
Debbie Klann
Farmgirl Sister #770
2018 Farmgirl of the Year
"Well behaved women seldom make history"....Laurel Thatcher Ulrich |
| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - May 06 2023 : 09:59:32 AM
Happy, Happy Birthday MaryJane and Carol. And a Happiest Jubilee!
It sounds like you have a Birthday celebration full of Love, joy and lots of fun.
Enjoy!
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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| Wanda Sue |
Posted - May 06 2023 : 09:57:00 AM
Mary Jane I would like to wish you a Happy Jubilee Day and Happiest Birthday wishes for you in the coming year!
A day hemmed in prayer is less likely to unravel.
Farm Girl #3677
FGOTM August 2022 |
| MaryJane |
Posted - May 06 2023 : 09:48:12 AM
Good Jubilee Morning Farmgirls! (Also, my 70th b-day.) So far, my Jubilee weekend has been lovely, but we're just getting started. Yesterday began with two of my employees taking me to the town of Deary, Idaho, specifically to the Pie Safe for brunch and then some shopping in their lovely loom/quilt/stitching and more store. I ordered their turkey sandwich special (fresh bread made in their bakery along with one of their homemade cheeses they're famous for), chai milkshake, Earl Grey latte, cherry pie, and a tasty bite of Abigail's cheesecake that she ordered.
https://www.visitdeary.com
Abigail surprised me with a FARMGIRL painting she made, free hand. This morning I have it resting on my farmgirl mail table where every day I try to sit for at least one letter.
The day before that, it was sunny and warm so Carol and I sat in the sunshine on her porch enjoying her lovely garden, tea in hand. (It's her b-day today also.)
On this Jubilee day my daughter Meg, and several other farmgirls will be joining me for an out-of-town dinner and then breakfast the next morning at Meg's favorite diner. It's the perfect weekend for coffee-shop hopping and shopping because it's turned rainy and cold.
I'm sure all the love will make me teary eyed at some point (hanky handy) as my nearest and dearest farmgirls treat me to some getaway down time, topped with LOVE. Thank you for yours and the continued inspiration you send our way. Happy Jubilee '23 to all of you--each and every one of you are precious and dear to me!!!!
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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| YellowRose |
Posted - May 06 2023 : 06:58:37 AM
Yesterday I received the latest edition of MJF magazine and on page 68 is an article about our Jubilee hankies. How cool is that.
Hugs, Sara "FarmGirl Sister" #6034 Aug 2014
FGOTM Sept 2015 & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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| Red Tractor Girl |
Posted - May 04 2023 : 4:31:57 PM
Candy, you group gathering sounds like a lot of fun!! Thanks for sharing the photo as well.
Happy Jubilee Weekend coming up everyone!! I Decree, it's Jubilee 2023!!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
FGOTM- October 2018 |
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