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| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Jun 25 2023 : 6:28:43 PM
As I get closer to 70 in a few more years I have been thinking of all my wonderful Farmgirl Sisters and friends in there 70’s and 80’s. The Wisdom they have, the stories and memories they have to share, I want to hear their stories and listen to any memories and wisdom they want to share with all of us. How special will it be to get to know these wonderful women so much better. In our Wildflower HH we have a very special older lady who has been sharing her stories with me and others for years. I told her she needs to write her memories and stories down in a journal now to share with family and friends later. She told me she did not think anyone would be interested. I told her gently that I thought she was wrong as I want to hear about her life and I know others will too. It is important, it is history, it is love, it is caring all rolled in to one.
So, please all of us 60 and over share your stories with us, I for one want to hear them. I will never be too old to learn something new and offer any wisdom you have.
Then here it will be in MaryJanes History for others to read for years to come.
Thank you Beautiful Ladies.
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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| StitchinWitch |
Posted - Jul 10 2024 : 5:48:21 PM
Wonderful invention except for folding.
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21, 6/24
I'm old and I do wear purple |
| YellowRose |
Posted - Jul 10 2024 : 3:00:48 PM
The triplets are home so 4-H would be something for my great-niece to look into. I was in 4-H in elementary school and still make my bed the way I was taught. The only thing that has changed is having fitted bottom sheets.
Hugs, Sara "FarmGirl Sister" #6034 Aug 2014
FGOTM Sept 2015 - Feb 2019 - Oct 2023
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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| StitchinWitch |
Posted - Jul 10 2024 : 2:40:14 PM
Sara -- I have been begging and pleading for him to have a step installed on the truck. I've ssen it so I know it can be done. Maybe someday....
Wonderful for your gg neice. Is there a 4-ah club near her? I learn a lot of cooking in my years of 4-H cooking projects.
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21, 6/24
I'm old and I do wear purple |
| YellowRose |
Posted - Jul 10 2024 : 1:46:39 PM
Judith, back in the day of my childhood cars and trucks had running boards. They sure would come in handy now. My most vivid memory of running boards is driving through flood waters almost up to the running boards.
My ten-year-old great-great niece made cookies from scratch and gave me one. She also made a cake from scratch because she wanted to make one that was harder to do then a box cake mix. I'm proud of her for wanting to learn to cook and for my great niece teaching her.
Hugs, Sara "FarmGirl Sister" #6034 Aug 2014
FGOTM Sept 2015 - Feb 2019 - Oct 2023
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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| StitchinWitch |
Posted - Jul 10 2024 : 12:31:28 PM
Michelle -- I remember when we lived in the country our hay-growing neighbors trying to outguess the weather. I wish you luck.
Winnie-- my plans for the A/C going out are:
1. Fill the bathtub with cold water, although our cold water is now 89F, and sit in it.
2. The motel down the street.
Sara --I wear loose dresses all summer. DH keeps a step stool in the truck for me.
My heart goes out to those poor people in Houston with the heat, humidity, and no power and a/c.
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21, 6/24
I'm old and I do wear purple |
| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Jul 10 2024 : 09:27:45 AM
Winnie, I hope your AC is fix and you and hubby are cool again.
We went to the lake yesterday then to dinner. The lake was beautiful and it was cool, such a nice day.
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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| levisgrammy |
Posted - Jul 10 2024 : 07:01:38 AM
Sara,
I'm with you. I mostly wear skirts and loose tops in the summer though. Just because it is much cooler.
Winnie I hope you get your ac taken care with minor fix.
~Denise
Sister #43~
"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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| YellowRose |
Posted - Jul 10 2024 : 06:13:09 AM
Winnie, being without A/C is rough, hope it is fixed soon.
Hugs, Sara "FarmGirl Sister" #6034 Aug 2014
FGOTM Sept 2015 - Feb 2019 - Oct 2023
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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| Red Tractor Girl |
Posted - Jul 10 2024 : 05:32:21 AM
I hope any of our Texas Farmgirls who had some effects of Beryl are OK. My niece lives in Houston and she had some downed small trees, her backyard fence demolished and flooding everywhere. The power was still out after 3 days so I am hoping things are getting back to normal again. Beryl was one big nasty storm!
On a separate note, our AC quit working last night so it has been a long hot night for us. The repair person is on his way and we are hoping there won't be a big issue getting it fixed. If parts have to be ordered, we are probably going to a hotel so we can at least sleep!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
FGOTM- October 2018 |
| YellowRose |
Posted - Jul 10 2024 : 05:16:17 AM
Michelle, here's to you getting the hay baled.
Denise, I know what you mean about the heat and little rain though we did get a good soaking rain Mon and Mon night.
Judith you are so right about rain being a blessing for some and for others a curse.
Going to the bank today in my sister's pickup so that means I will have to wear jeans so I can get up in it. Around the house I wear loose fitting maxi or midi dresses, I just hate to have to put on anything with a waist even if it is elastic.
Hugs, Sara "FarmGirl Sister" #6034 Aug 2014
FGOTM Sept 2015 - Feb 2019 - Oct 2023
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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| levisgrammy |
Posted - Jul 10 2024 : 04:19:39 AM
Michele we have had just the opposite with very little rain this summer but lots of heat. We did have a sprinkle last night and they are saying rain today. We shall see. My plants could sure use it!
~Denise
Sister #43~
"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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| windypines |
Posted - Jul 10 2024 : 04:03:27 AM
Hello all, we are finally getting a break from rain. It has been a wet summer. Got half our hay down, and will be cutting more today. We are going to get some of the heat you all are having. Will help the hay dry. Fingers crossed no more rain till the hay is all baled.
Farming in WI
Michele
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| StitchinWitch |
Posted - Jul 09 2024 : 1:03:48 PM
Love that quote. Actually dusting is about the only thing I can do easily -- it doesn't require bending over or getting up and down. My house hasn't had a good cleaning since I've had to wear braces on my hands 24/7. I can't find a good cleaning person that charges less than $40 an hour so I muddle through it as best I can.
Happy you finally got some rain -- a blessing for some is a curse for othrs. This horribe heat has kept many of us indoors.
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21, 6/24
I'm old and I do wear purple |
| YellowRose |
Posted - Jul 09 2024 : 08:36:00 AM
Tara, I don't remember who posted this or when. "I don't mind you writing in my dust just don't date it".
Glad you got a good soaking rain. Maybe your slicing tomatoes will catch up now.
Hugs, Sara "FarmGirl Sister" #6034 Aug 2014
FGOTM Sept 2015 - Feb 2019 - Oct 2023
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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| lovecatsandsunshine |
Posted - Jul 09 2024 : 07:51:40 AM
Easley SC finally got a good soaker rain Sunday night. Beefsteak tomatoes are taking forever to ripen Pepper plants are 5 feet tall.
Too hot and humid to be outside. I took rugs outside to dry at 8 am and within 5 minutes I felt miserable. I'm cleaning today. Been cleaning 2 hours and a lot more to get done.
I havent kept up with regular cleaning, having swelling in my hands. Would anyone like some dust-achoo LOL
Today's good mood brought to you by a lot of coffee!!!
Farmgirl in SC
Farmgirl #8548
FGOTM April 2023 |
| YellowRose |
Posted - Jul 08 2024 : 5:36:07 PM
Nancy, it's rained off and on all day. but not heavy. I appreciate any rain. It's a shame that it took a hurricane 1 so we could have rain. Haven't watched any news today but on-line I saw where one is confirmed dead and thousands without power in the Houston area.
Hugs, Sara "FarmGirl Sister" #6034 Aug 2014
FGOTM Sept 2015 - Feb 2019 - Oct 2023
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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| Tumbleweed |
Posted - Jul 08 2024 : 5:01:01 PM
Hey Sara,
Has it been raining all day in your area? I am 70 miles south of you.
We have had rain all day. We went down to Tyler today and it was raining all the way there and all the way back. It has been raining and windy all day. Hoping we don't find too many tree limbs tomorrow. We have a lot of oak trees on our property and around our house. Kinda scary
TW
When life gives you more than you can stand.....kneel !
Grateful, Thankful and Blessed!
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| levisgrammy |
Posted - Jul 07 2024 : 6:05:01 PM
Sara, keeping all you gals there in prayers for safe keeping.
~Denise
Sister #43~
"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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| YellowRose |
Posted - Jul 07 2024 : 2:49:24 PM
Forecast now may have the tropical storm upgrading to a hurricane when it hits Texas. What will be will be.
I've been watching Pie in the Sky on BritBox on my laptop so I guess I better get off and to something constructive.
Hugs, Sara "FarmGirl Sister" #6034 Aug 2014
FGOTM Sept 2015 - Feb 2019 - Oct 2023
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Jul 07 2024 : 2:06:01 PM
Oh we love Florence such a pretty little town.
Ever coming through Coos Bay again let me know, maybe we can meet up for a cup of coffee or lunch.
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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| Nancy Joplin |
Posted - Jul 07 2024 : 1:52:39 PM
Debbie - Wow! that is hot for Coos Bay! My sister lives in Florence, so I have been to Coos Bay many times. . .that is really hot!
Nancy 8352 |
| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Jul 07 2024 : 11:47:36 AM
Sara, I hope you and Connie both get the rain y’all need from Beryl and nothing else. It has been unusually hot here on the coast of Coos Bay, 97-103 degrees, now that’s too darn hot for this old lady. Bring the upper 70’s back please.
Tuesday to celebrate my birthday we will go to Lake, walk around a bit then have an early supper and birthday celebration. We have not been to this particular lake or lodge since we moved her 4 years ago so we are really looking forward to it. It will be a fun end to a wonderful day.
Enjoy the rest of your Sunday all.
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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| YellowRose |
Posted - Jul 07 2024 : 11:27:15 AM
Thought I would check in and see what's going on, not much with all this heat I suspect. Tropical storm Beryl is to make landfall in south Texas beginning of the week, so I hope there is some rain left for Paris and my gardens. The track of the storm shows it's heading toward Tennessee so maybe Connie will get rain too.
With the heat I spend my days after early morning and before sunset in the house doing what I do best, piddling. Working on a wool applique table runner for my sister who is moving at the end of the month back to Mass to be closer to her two girls. I will miss her, but she needs to be with her daughters. I guess I will get off here and go piddle some more.
Hugs, Sara "FarmGirl Sister" #6034 Aug 2014
FGOTM Sept 2015 - Feb 2019 - Oct 2023
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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| Red Tractor Girl |
Posted - Jun 26 2024 : 11:58:47 AM
Hey Sara, you are right that after September, October can really feel different with less daylight and position of the sun. But down here it still can be humid and that is what makes it tough for me.
Hey Judith, I like that adjective for August heat: WICKED!! LOL!! That is a perfect description! We had a shower at noon and now it is just a sauna outside. The plants are loving it because we have been very dry the past month.
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Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
FGOTM- October 2018 |
| StitchinWitch |
Posted - Jun 26 2024 : 11:38:12 AM
Hi Rea -- It's nice to see someone kind of close to me here.
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21, 6/24
I'm old and I do wear purple |
