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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4333 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4333 Posts |
 Posted - Oct 03 2024 : 02:47:42 AM
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Good luck to you on the clean up too. Always good to be prepared for such disasters.
Farming in WI
Michele
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lovecatsandsunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
310 Posts
Tara
Sands of Time
SC
USA
310 Posts |
Posted - Oct 04 2024 : 4:07:08 PM
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Sometimes when the garden is a mess my husband will ask me if I left the garden to the Lord. I havent been near the garden bed with tomatoes since the storm last week. I was going to let a hard freeze take it out, easy for me to clean up. I decided to check out the plants and found 2 slicer tomatoes-what a great find! The squash plants were not damaged-great to see!
Today's good mood brought to you by a lot of coffee!!!
Farmgirl in SC
Farmgirl #8548
FGOTM April 2023 |
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4333 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4333 Posts |
Posted - Oct 05 2024 : 03:01:28 AM
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Good one Tara! I always hope for the kitchen fairies to show up and they never do. lol Nice surprise to find good things in your garden yet. I will open up my garden fence and get started on clean up today. Chickens will get a few big cucumbers and zucchini I am sure. I throw everything in my gator, and go and dump by the woods. We have not froze yet. Got down to 37 so far.
Farming in WI
Michele
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lovecatsandsunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
310 Posts
Tara
Sands of Time
SC
USA
310 Posts |
Posted - Oct 06 2024 : 07:37:01 AM
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Michele, 37* brrr Maybe mid 50's overnight for Easley SC.
I keep dumping kitchen scraps into compost pile out back. No fancy bin to store compost jump dump in a pile and cover it up.
Today's good mood brought to you by a lot of coffee!!!
Farmgirl in SC
Farmgirl #8548
FGOTM April 2023 |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7141 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
7141 Posts |
Posted - Oct 06 2024 : 08:42:03 AM
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It's cooling down in north central/east Texas. Depends on who you talk to whether Paris is in north central or northeast Texas. Night temps in the high 50s or low 60s. Day temps still in high 80s with heat index of high 90s.
Annie and I sat out on the side porch this morning. Very pleasant with a cool breeze. Heard birds singing this morning. I guess they are finally coming back after all the jackhammering in August when my house was leveled. Even the squirrels were scared off for a while. I hoped they wouldn't come back but looks like they are. They love to plant acorns and pecans in my container plants and raised beds. Always picking out wee pecan and oak trees.
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
True Blue Farmgirl
6761 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
6761 Posts |
Posted - Oct 06 2024 : 09:09:58 AM
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Happy Sunday to everyone. Oh the squirrels are such rascals storing up for the winter Sara. I do love watching them.
We had some much needed rain this past week but now it will clear out and be beautiful again with fabulous blue skies.
The house is quiet now without our 10 month old nephew Wally, we miss him so much already. Cannot wait to see him again next year.
Enjoy your day everyone.
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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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
6761 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
6761 Posts |
Posted - Oct 29 2024 : 7:49:13 PM
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I thought this was great. This is me!
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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Edited by - Blessed in Colorado on Oct 29 2024 8:44:24 PM |
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4764 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
4764 Posts |
Posted - Oct 30 2024 : 07:22:17 AM
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I think that it's great too! Thanks for sharing it with us Debbie.
Dawn in IL
"I would rather sit on a pumpkin, and have it all to myself, than be crowded on a velvet cushion." — Henry David Thoreau
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6670 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6670 Posts |
Posted - Oct 31 2024 : 11:14:14 AM
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Debbie, this is the cutest photo and saying you found!! I love it and boy, is it 100% true!!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
FGOTM- October 2018 |
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4333 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4333 Posts |
Posted - Nov 01 2024 : 03:01:21 AM
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Good one Debbie. I can relate......been cutting wood and oh my it takes me longer. Need more breaks. haha. But we got it done and working on next years.
Farming in WI
Michele
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lovecatsandsunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
310 Posts
Tara
Sands of Time
SC
USA
310 Posts |
Posted - Nov 01 2024 : 6:16:11 PM
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Spent morning dicing apples for dehydrator, then diced a bunch of garden peppers. I have a vegetable/fruit chopper. but I found chopping by hand easier.
I worked in garden yesterday. I planted 65 cloves of garlic in the Greenstalk vertical garden. I had to replace all the dirt. Then added bags of soil to other raised beds. That took a lot out of me. Today after am in kitchen I took a 90 minute nap.
Today's good mood brought to you by a lot of coffee!!!
Farmgirl in SC
Farmgirl #8548
FGOTM April 2023 |
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4333 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4333 Posts |
Posted - Nov 02 2024 : 03:38:29 AM
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A well deserved nap too Tara. Enjoy and get rested up.
Farming in WI
Michele
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Audra Rose
True Blue Farmgirl
2292 Posts
Vanessa
Brooksville
KY
USA
2292 Posts |
Posted - Dec 11 2024 : 5:24:24 PM
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For the past couple months I've felt stressed. There's my job, which I love, but keeps me busy- my husband recovering from meniscus operation, the two exchange students, and the dogs. My "vacations" have been short ones because I know my coworker can't learn quickly what I do.
My husband suggested a trip to Chicago between Christmas and new years. My boss gave the ok and we got a wonderful dog sitter, Churunga. Then I learned of a scheduling conflict. If your local paper is weekly, they may, like us, send off a holiday issue to be printed early enough so that they arrive before Christmas or New Years. My problem was the first issue of 2025, scheduled for the printer Dec. 30, when I'd still be in Chicago. I felt sick, not knowing what to do. Then, my guardian angel whispered "remote work".I presented that solution to my boss, then called our computer guy and today my laptop is linked to my computer at work. I feel so much better, but it's a bummer that this will be a working vacation. On the other hand if I get sick and have to stay home, I can still keep up.
Thank y'all for letting me vent. I'm trying to catch up with the penpal letters, Christmas cards are a fading dream.
Vanessa
Farmgirl Sister #6754
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Nancy Joplin
True Blue Farmgirl
295 Posts
Nancy
Ontario
California
USA
295 Posts |
Posted - Dec 11 2024 : 6:14:06 PM
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It's always okay to vent with friends, Vanessa. It keeps us all sane! So vent away! Our turn will come I am certain!
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2406 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
2406 Posts |
Posted - Dec 11 2024 : 10:24:56 PM
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((Hugs Vanessa)) It's disappointing that your vacation will be interrupted by work but at least you will be getting out of town and be your paper's "foreign correspondent". Forget the Christmas cards and get yourself a massage or something else fun for you.
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21 6/24
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7141 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
7141 Posts |
Posted - Dec 12 2024 : 07:26:02 AM
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Vanessa, when stress comes at you from all directions it is hard to deal with and to hang on to your peace. To hang on to my peace I have learned to let go of what is not absolute necessary and to find a way to manage the rest.
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
True Blue Farmgirl
6761 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
6761 Posts |
Posted - Dec 12 2024 : 08:15:56 AM
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Try to enjoy your vacation Vanessa despite the time you must take for work. Try to relax some and just have fun.
Big Hugs to you.
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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Audra Rose
True Blue Farmgirl
2292 Posts
Vanessa
Brooksville
KY
USA
2292 Posts |
Posted - Dec 13 2024 : 1:55:54 PM
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Sara, the way I feel, I'm ready to drop the necessary tasks too. When I had the tree set up and brought up the lights because my husband said he'd put them on but he didn't so I put them on, then I brought up ornaments for the girls to put on the tree but they hole up in their rooms so I did it myself, it's enough to make me grumpy.
Vanessa
Farmgirl Sister #6754
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7141 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
7141 Posts |
Posted - Dec 13 2024 : 2:16:06 PM
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Vanessa I saw on the Swap thread you put your name in for the snowman swap, good for you. When your creative juices start to flow you will be able to block out some of the other racket. Creating is good for the soul.
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
True Blue Farmgirl
6761 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
6761 Posts |
Posted - Dec 13 2024 : 2:16:52 PM
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Thinking of you Vanessa, take a deep breath and just smile, you will feel better for it. Big Hugs.
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
True Blue Farmgirl
2406 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
2406 Posts |
Posted - Dec 13 2024 : 2:48:55 PM
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Vanessa -- that's why I gave up on decorating years ago. I got tired of doing it all myself and didn't like the feeling of resentment the season was giving me.
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21 6/24
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MBurns
True Blue Farmgirl
1874 Posts
Marlene
Swisher
IA
USA
1874 Posts |
Posted - Dec 15 2024 : 12:15:18 PM
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Sorry to hear about your stress Vanessa. It's difficult when people promise to help and don't follow through. I would focus on your job and not worry about Christmas Cards and pen pals right now. Maybe you can find stories for the newspaper while on your trip to Chicago.
Farmgirl friends are fun. Farmgirl of the month 8/2016 and 9/2019
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
6761 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
6761 Posts |
Posted - Dec 15 2024 : 4:56:39 PM
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My friend posted this on Facebook and it hit home to me so I wanted to share it with all of you.
To all my female friends 50 years and up.
Most of us are ageing through the next phase of our lives. We're at the age where we see wrinkles, grey hair, and extra pounds.
We see cute 25-year-olds and reminisce.
But we were also 25, just as they will one day be our age. We aren't those "girls in their summer clothes" anymore. What they bring to the table with their youth and zest, we bring our wisdom and experience.
We have raised families, run households, paid the bills, dealt with diseases, sadness and everything else life has assigned us.
Some of us have lost those that we're nearest and dearest to us.
We are survivors.
We are warriors in the quiet.
We are women, like a fine wine or classic car.
Even if our bodies aren't what they once were, they carry our souls, our courage, and our strength. We shall enter this chapter in our lives with humility, grace, and pride over everything we have been through, and we should never feel bad about getting older.
It's a privilege that is denied to so many.
~unknown
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
True Blue Farmgirl
1286 Posts
Wanda
Murrells Inlet
SC
USA
1286 Posts |
Posted - Dec 15 2024 : 4:59:52 PM
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Love this Debbie, thanks for sharing.
A day hemmed in prayer is less likely to unravel.
Farm Girl #3677
Farmgirl of the Month: Aug/2022
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4333 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4333 Posts |
Posted - Dec 16 2024 : 03:04:03 AM
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Be joyful for everyday we have.
Farming in WI
Michele
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