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Across the Fence:  Farmgirl of the Month Chatter  |
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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
3945 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
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 Posted - Aug 02 2024 : 3:45:24 PM
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Thank you. I am so surprised. This is my second time. I also was selected in 2014.
Marie
Sister #5142
Farmgirl of the Month May 2014 and August 2024
Try everything once and the fun things twice. |
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6611 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6611 Posts |
Posted - Aug 03 2024 : 4:41:31 PM
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A big congratulations to Marie as our August FGOTM!!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
FGOTM- October 2018 |
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MBurns
True Blue Farmgirl
1806 Posts
Marlene
Swisher
IA
USA
1806 Posts |
Posted - Aug 04 2024 : 08:26:11 AM
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Congratulations Marie!
Farmgirl friends are fun. Farmgirl of the month 8/2016 and 9/2019
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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
3945 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
3945 Posts |
Posted - Aug 05 2024 : 8:44:15 PM
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Hello, this is Marie the August 2024 August Farmgirl of the Month.
I decided to use this forum for updates on my experiences during this month and to thank all the lovely Farmgirls who have given me thoughtful gifts.
First, I have noticed that more Farmgirls receiving this honor has included a mention in their signatures. I congratulate everyone who has been named Farmgirl of the Month and Farmgirl of the Year. As I have said before, this took me totally by surprise. I had not been extremely active during the past few years. I have been having this constant low-level of depression for some time. It is strange, sometimes I feel really well and happy, other times I feel as if I have trouble doing or being interested in anything and other times, I have no feelings about anything at all. I function just fine and I am taking my medications. Maybe I am just more aware of my mental condition.
I received a package of origami paper from Sara Knight (YellowRose). These papers are high quality and will do nicely for my tea bag folding projects. I am currently making as many as I can to sell at the Minnesota State Fair.
Just today, I received a nice package from Denise Thompson (levisgrammy). Contained within were Twinnings Orange & Cinnamon Tea, Trader Joe's Organic Green Tea, Stash Peppermint Tea, fresh lavender, a lavender infused exfoliating batch glove and one yard of dark green fabric with chickens on it. I love everything. Thank you so much. I have wanted to make lavender sachets for myself.
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I haven't grown anything this year. I still have not put together the planter that I have had partially assembled for three years. I found out that I had assembled it incorrectly and having to dismantle it as removed any motivation I have for finishing it. It is too late to plant much this year and I still may try. I may need some gentle reminders to work on it.
Thank you all for reading.
Marie
Sister #5142
Farmgirl of the Month May 2014 and August 2024
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
7612 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
7612 Posts |
Posted - Aug 05 2024 : 10:06:45 PM
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You can do it Marie!
I bet those Lavender sachets will be nice and those colored papers will make really nice and colorful sachets!
You have a wonderful month! Enjoy it as much as you can and make it awesome! You deserve it!
Love and hugs!
And!
Congratulations August Farmgirl of the Month!
Darlene
Trust in your faith, not your emotions, when it comes to making life’s decisions.
I have learned that to have a good friend is the purest of all God's gifts, for it is a love that has no exchange of payment.
by Frances Farmer
Just. follow God unquestionably Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
I TRUST IN YOU JESUS
#4943 - March 2013
FGOTM June 2013
FGOTY 2016
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Lacey
Chapter Guru
175 Posts
Rea
Davis
Ca
USA
175 Posts |
Posted - Aug 06 2024 : 9:38:14 PM
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Congratulations Marie have a wonderful month!
Rea Nakanishi
Farm Girl Of The Month Jan. 2022
“Action is the foundational key to all success.”
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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
3945 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
3945 Posts |
Posted - Aug 08 2024 : 3:02:25 PM
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Hello everyone!
The well wishes keep coming in. I just received a package from Vanessa (AudraRose) who is my younger sister.
She sent me two facial masks, a small bar of magnolia-scented soap, a sticker of a duck saying, "Don't Ruffle My Feathers", (these last two seem to be from the Peabody Hotel in Memphis), 2 bags each of Davidson's Organic Coconut Vanilla tea, Tradition Lavender Green Tea, Bordies Raspberry & Peach Tea and Ahmad Tea Raspberry & Pomegranate Green Tea, two interesting old plastic buttons and a cheery card saying "Sunshine and Happiness."
She knows how much I love raspberries. Our Grandmother Listopad lived on a farm and had a large garden. She and I used to go in there to eat raspberries. Occasionally one of the raspberries had a bug inside it and we didn't know until we popped it in our mouths. That was a rude awakening and would kill the desire to eat anymore raspberries for a while. We came back anyway. They were just too yummy.
I find that the current economy has hit me a bit hard. Bills keep coming in and money has stayed the same. It is now time to make some changes. For instance, we have plenty of dried legumes and we never cook them. My DH is not certain either of us can cook them properly. I am currently soaking my one-half cup of lentils and plan to put them in a crock pot soup which should make several meals. I have developed this recipe myself and am quite proud of it. I use some ingredients which may normally be thrown away or composted.
We are watching the Sherlock Holmes show called The Master Blackmailer. It is sad that some people take advantage like that. I like how Sherlock goes into the blackmailer's house as a plumber to spy on him and inadvertently gains the affection of the maid. Very funny watching him react to her advances. One of the blackmailer's past victims got him good.
Have an excellent evening.
Marie
Sister #5142
Farmgirl of the Month May 2014 and August 2024
Try everything once and the fun things twice. |
Edited by - churunga on Aug 08 2024 3:03:40 PM |
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Audra Rose
True Blue Farmgirl
2254 Posts
Vanessa
Brooksville
KY
USA
2254 Posts |
Posted - Aug 09 2024 : 5:51:11 PM
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I remember the fresh green peas we ate from her garden and helping Grandma collect eggs. We had fun, didn't we!
Everything I sent is for you to pamper yourself, and who knows how to make you happy better than a sister.
Vanessa
Farmgirl Sister #6754
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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
3945 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
3945 Posts |
Posted - Aug 09 2024 : 6:04:09 PM
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I have received another package. Wow! Farmgirls are so great!
Winifred (Red Tractor Girl) sent me a lovely package.
She sent me a very nice card, a painted box that says, "Bee Happy", a wooden magnet saying, "Sweet As Can Bee", a small beehive-shaped candle, a heart-shaped paper ornament and a pair of garden gloves. I will display the painted box prominently. The magnet will go on my refrigerator. I'll save the candle for later. The ornament will go in the usual place where I hang things like this. Thank you so much.
Marie
Sister #5142
Farmgirl of the Month May 2014 and August 2024
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6611 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6611 Posts |
Posted - Aug 12 2024 : 12:39:10 PM
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You are very welcome Marie and I am so happy that you are enjoying your special month!!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
FGOTM- October 2018 |
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