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Merit Badge Chit Chat:  Just a bit of merit badge chit chat  |
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debbieklann
Sharpshooter/Schoolmarm
784 Posts
Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
784 Posts |
 Posted - Oct 22 2024 : 5:54:18 PM
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Hi Shennandoah! I might have a couple of answers for you!
When I did my embroidery badge, I had emailed Brian at the main office and asked him the same question. No, you don't have to do the vitamin ball designs. Something that you like is fine, he said it was supposed to be fun.
I made a knitted bear and a crocheted bunny for a safe toys badge and it was fine. I think as long as they fit the "safe" category it's ok...make sure the buttons are one snugly if they aren't sewn on, etc.
And I think your Front Porch Fridays idea is PERFECT for the Farmgirl Spirit badge! What a great idea!!! How long have you been doing this??
Debbie Klann
Farmgirl Sister #770
2018 Farmgirl of the Year
"Well behaved women seldom make history"....Laurel Thatcher Ulrich |
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jillyd
True Blue Farmgirl
729 Posts
Jill
Saanichton
British Columbia
Canada
729 Posts |
Posted - Oct 22 2024 : 6:00:08 PM
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Hi Shennandoah, I would be happy to be a pen pal. I live on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. I had a pen pal as a child and we wrote back and forth regularly for a few years. Unfortunately when we finally met up, we discovered we didn't have much in common besides liking to write letters.
Jill
Farmgirl #6748
"When life gets super crazy, do your art. It helps you remember the exquisite, imaginary, delightful, lovely side of what is otherwise sometimes a bit much" Sylvia Olsen |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9445 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9445 Posts |
Posted - Oct 22 2024 : 6:16:21 PM
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Debbie,
Your UFO projects are gorgeous!
~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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debbieklann
Sharpshooter/Schoolmarm
784 Posts
Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
784 Posts |
Posted - Oct 22 2024 : 6:31:42 PM
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Thank you, Denise!!!
Debbie Klann
Farmgirl Sister #770
2018 Farmgirl of the Year
"Well behaved women seldom make history"....Laurel Thatcher Ulrich |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7294 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7294 Posts |
Posted - Oct 23 2024 : 1:37:32 PM
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I think you got all your questions answered Shennandoah! You are doing amazing with all your badges!
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528 |
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Tchr66
True Blue Farmgirl
514 Posts
Terri
Clarington
Ohio
USA
514 Posts |
Posted - Oct 31 2024 : 12:19:54 PM
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Good news, Mom brought home Mother Earth News yesterday, there is a three page article about recycling plastic. I have the page marked and am looking forward to digging into it this weekend. I am confident it will help in getting my next badge.
As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord
Joshua 24:15
Farm Girl #8042 |
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shennandoah
True Blue Farmgirl
130 Posts
Shennandoah
La Vernia
TX
USA
130 Posts |
Posted - Nov 01 2024 : 10:48:50 AM
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Thanks Debbie! That’s all very helpful. The front porch Fridays is new. We were supposed to have another today but it’s homecoming so we moved it to next Friday. Everyone is looking forward to it!
Making memories, building connections, and adding color and magic to every day life |
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shennandoah
True Blue Farmgirl
130 Posts
Shennandoah
La Vernia
TX
USA
130 Posts |
Posted - Nov 01 2024 : 10:52:37 AM
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Thanks Krista! I’m hoping to knock out a few more before the holidays get too crazy!
Making memories, building connections, and adding color and magic to every day life |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7294 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7294 Posts |
Posted - Nov 01 2024 : 2:16:57 PM
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Shennandoah, I already feel like the holidays have become too crazy lol! From mid October on! Good luck with getting a few more done!
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528 |
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Bellepic
Farmgirl at Heart
2 Posts
Christine
Santa Ana
CA
USA
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Posted - Nov 02 2024 : 1:44:15 PM
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Hi ! I am brand new and not sure how many badges to start lest they become UFOs and PhDs... Any guidance from veterans? Do you generally go deep on a badge topic (beginner through advanced) or sample a bunch of beginner levels of badges and decide what to double down on? Are there ones I should think about starting sooner because they take a lot of patience? Any "sleeper" badges that you found to be surprisingly rewarding in retrospect?
These are the ones I've short-listed so far--
* Outstepping - through hiking the Trans-Catalina Trail December 26-30, 2024 (Outpost 2)
* Let's Get Physical - training for Salem, OR Half Ironman 70.3 in July 2025 (Make it Easy 7)
* Blogging - this would help document my meritorious and mis-adventures (Each Other 19)
* Bibliophile - reading is my favorite recreational activity and several of these badges have titles to track down (Each Other 25)
* Carpe Cocoa - who could say no to a Truffle Party? This looked rewardingly short and sweet (Farm Kitchen 19)
* Get it Together - to hone my knife sharpening skills (Farm Kitchen 9)
* Gaining Ground - we have been lazy-composting for years but the current bin is almost full and I would love to quantify how much compost we generate to figure out how much garden bed square footage it could support, so this seemed timely (and requires a lot of lead time) (Garden Gate 3)
* UFO's - starting things is the easy part, so maybe having this badge running in the background would keep me going. (Stitching & Crafting 23)
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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
3960 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
3960 Posts |
Posted - Nov 02 2024 : 10:23:26 PM
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Welcome Christine - Glad to have a new farmgirl here.
I haven't finished a badge although I believe there are some I could finish easily. Time is always necessary for anything worthwhile, and I haven't found a time to work on any badges. I like this list of proposed badges and the reasons for doing them. This is a good start and I see that there has been some planning. Whatever is chosen, don't worry about how long it takes to finish, ask for help whenever needed and have fun.
Marie
Sister #5142
Farmgirl of the Month May 2014 and August 2024
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Edited by - churunga on Nov 02 2024 10:23:51 PM |
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Bellepic
Farmgirl at Heart
2 Posts
Christine
Santa Ana
CA
USA
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Posted - Nov 03 2024 : 05:45:22 AM
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| Thanks, Marie! I needed a reminder to stay focused on the fun. Good to see MN farmgirls! (I grew up in Edina) |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7294 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7294 Posts |
Posted - Nov 04 2024 : 2:11:14 PM
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Welcome Christine! So happy to see you stop by! I personally bounce around and do a lot of the beginner badges and see what I like. If I really enjoy it I will move on to the intermediate level, but I have only done a couple expert badges. It looks like you already have a great list started. I say just work on what calls out to you the most and have fun! Keep us posted on what you are working on.
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528 |
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Tchr66
True Blue Farmgirl
514 Posts
Terri
Clarington
Ohio
USA
514 Posts |
Posted - Nov 06 2024 : 6:05:46 PM
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Hi Christina,
Wow, you have quite a list. Looks exciting. Thanks for the inspiration. I had not noticed the Carpe Cocoa badge. With the holidays quickly approaching, it will be a perfect chance to earn badges and share the results with family and friends.
Thanks again. So glad you have joined us. It is a great group of which to be a part.
Terri in Ohio
As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord
Joshua 24:15
Farm Girl #8042 |
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debbieklann
Sharpshooter/Schoolmarm
784 Posts
Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
784 Posts |
Posted - Nov 07 2024 : 2:38:03 PM
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Christine...I love your list! You are definitely on the right track!
Something else you might look into is reading through the badges and seeing if you have already done some of them without knowing it?
I would love to read your blog when you get it up and running!!!
Good luck and just have fun with them :)
Debbie Klann
Farmgirl Sister #770
2018 Farmgirl of the Year
"Well behaved women seldom make history"....Laurel Thatcher Ulrich |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7294 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7294 Posts |
Posted - Nov 20 2024 : 12:33:37 PM
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How are your badges coming along? I have had to take a break from mine to get caught up on Christmas gifts. I would love to hear what everyone else is working on.
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528 |
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KnyttWytch
True Blue Farmgirl
84 Posts
Hilary
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
84 Posts |
Posted - Nov 23 2024 : 3:26:55 PM
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Does anyone have any ideas of badges I could do whilst chair/bed/housebound? 
#6958 Disabled knitter and stitcher (lover of real food!) |
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debbieklann
Sharpshooter/Schoolmarm
784 Posts
Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
784 Posts |
Posted - Nov 23 2024 : 3:39:12 PM
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Hilary, have you done the crafty badges…knitting,crocheting, etc?? Or ones that require a bit of reading…I’m thinking it’s the bibliography badge? I hope all is well with you and being house bound is just temporary:)
Debbie Klann
Farmgirl Sister #770
2018 Farmgirl of the Year
"Well behaved women seldom make history"....Laurel Thatcher Ulrich |
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jillyd
True Blue Farmgirl
729 Posts
Jill
Saanichton
British Columbia
Canada
729 Posts |
Posted - Nov 23 2024 : 9:26:13 PM
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Shennandoah, I'm not sure if you saw my email. I was letting you know that Canada Post is on strike, so your letter for the pen pal part of your Letter Writing badge might be sitting waiting somewhere. Of course I don't know how long the strike will continue. Hopefully not too much longer, but if you want to choose someone else so you can get on with completing your badge, please go ahead.
Jill
Farmgirl #6748
"When life gets super crazy, do your art. It helps you remember the exquisite, imaginary, delightful, lovely side of what is otherwise sometimes a bit much" Sylvia Olsen |
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Lacey
Chapter Guru
192 Posts
Rea
Davis
Ca
USA
192 Posts |
Posted - Nov 24 2024 : 8:19:29 PM
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Hi I am working on the build it green badge. The area I live in is a very green conscious town.
In my town we have several building that are awarded the silver and gold LEEDS certifications.
Here is the explanation of LEEDS.
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is the world's most widely used green building rating system.
LEED certification provides a framework for healthy, highly efficient, and cost-saving green buildings,
which offer environmental, social and governance benefits. LEED certification is a globally recognized
symbol of sustainability achievement, and it is backed by an entire industry of committed organizations
and individuals paving the way for market transformation.
Rea Nakanishi
Farm Girl Of The Month Jan. 2022
“Action is the foundational key to all success.”
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7294 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7294 Posts |
Posted - Nov 25 2024 : 3:02:45 PM
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Hilary, maybe you can do the origami badge? I can't remember if you did that one or not. Or maybe do one that requires research like the Community Action or International Civics Challenge.
Good luck with your build it green badge Rea!
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528 |
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Tchr66
True Blue Farmgirl
514 Posts
Terri
Clarington
Ohio
USA
514 Posts |
Posted - Dec 21 2024 : 07:06:04 AM
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I am about ready to give up on the concept of recycling plastics. All the information I find says that we are simply shredding it to the level of microplastics and allowing it to flow to the ocean. Even though some of my bottles are labeled as being made from 100% recycled plastics. I am reducing my plastics purchases which means giving up some of my favorite products. I have written to those companies and asked how they are reducing their environmental footprint.
As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord
Joshua 24:15
Farm Girl #8042 |
Edited by - Tchr66 on Dec 21 2024 07:12:33 AM |
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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
3960 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
3960 Posts |
Posted - Dec 21 2024 : 11:35:52 AM
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I hear you, Terri. There is just too much plastic to handle. In Minnesota, the Hennepin County Waste people are always having another reduce plastic challenge. They have good information, and I have not seen much progress from companies who make it or use it for packaging. I believe that the biggest influence on the use of plastics would be at the level of the business consumer of plastic packaging. We, as individuals, can only do so much. The next step as consumers is to reject products that have a large amount of plastic packaging and tell the companies why we stopped buying those products. I have started choosing to purchase food items based on how much of the packaging can be recycled. Recently, we have switched to a powdered laundry detergent in a cardboard because the liquid detergent we had been buying had a nice, cardboard outer cover which hid a plastic bag insert. Although the product is gentle on the environment, the packaging isn't, and I will tell them that. Because this company prides itself on being sustainable, I hope they will listen and make a change in the future.
Marie
Sister #5142
Farmgirl of the Month May 2014 and August 2024
Try everything once and the fun things twice. |
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Tchr66
True Blue Farmgirl
514 Posts
Terri
Clarington
Ohio
USA
514 Posts |
Posted - Dec 22 2024 : 7:18:25 PM
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Thanks Marie. I am not sure what my next step is at this point. I know I am not done yet.
Thanks again.
As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord
Joshua 24:15
Farm Girl #8042 |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7294 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7294 Posts |
Posted - Dec 23 2024 : 2:53:33 PM
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Terri, I am so sorry that all your findings are leading to negatives. It's awful that we are lied to so much. I am looking forward to seeing what your next step will be.
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528 |
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Merit Badge Chit Chat: Just a bit of merit badge chit chat |
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Just a bit of merit badge chit chat
