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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4502 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
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 Posted - Jul 20 2025 : 05:07:08 AM
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If you don't shop as soon as they are putting stuff out on the shelves, you don't get it later. It is crazy.
Farming in WI
Michele
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lovecatsandsunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
375 Posts
Tara
Sands of Time
SC
USA
375 Posts |
Posted - Jul 31 2025 : 5:02:52 PM
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I finally had chance to work in garden. The heat is bothering me a lot. Half a raised bed now cleared out of about dead tomato vines. I have started zucchini and will plant tomorrow. I am working on several projects, freezer inventory, deep cleaning closets and other stuff. To go from temps about 110* to low 80's will get me in a cleaning mood. My husband out of town and I will organize and he won't even notice I moved microwave into garage.
Today's good mood brought to you by a lot of coffee!!!
Farmgirl in SC
Farmgirl #8548
FGOTM April 2023 |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9620 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9620 Posts |
Posted - Aug 01 2025 : 03:53:18 AM
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From working in retail I have found that the sooner it is out the more people there are who will buy it. I don't like it either but they base what they do on what people ask for and when. Seems we can't wait to go from one holiday to the next anymore. I put my 4th of July stuff away so I could enjoy my summer decor. Usually I will leave it out until Labor day. September I love to bring out the Apple things and then the rest of Fall in October. I don't even bother looking for the seasonal stuff because I know pretty soon they will have all the seasons out at the same time at this rate.
~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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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6810 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6810 Posts |
Posted - Aug 02 2025 : 1:18:17 PM
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I agree with what others are saying here about the rush to get season items out months in advance. I guess the stores benefit economically by putting stuff out ahead of time so many people have more time to shop. The longer things are out early, it seems like they will sell more merchandise because while they are shopping now for fall, all the available Christmas stuff is equally up for grabs. But, I agree with other comments here that the seasons and holidays have become commercial and about the money.. But they wouldn't do that if we the people didn't love shopping for fall in late June! From the reading I have been doing the past few years on life in America from 1900-1950s, commercialism exploded as the Industrial revolution here in the US was in full gear. When more people worked, they had more money to spend of many sorts of goods. Now , we can import relatively cheap stuff from foreign sources so there is more and more buying for pleasure and fun than ever before. The next problem is the growing amount of purchases that are ending up in landfills!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
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Audra Rose
True Blue Farmgirl
2437 Posts
Vanessa
Brooksville
KY
USA
2437 Posts |
Posted - Aug 26 2025 : 4:12:02 PM
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Funny saying of the day: my husband asked for a heavier blanket because of the cooler weather, and when I showed him what was in the linen closet he remarked sadly "Room service never makes my bed." I retorted, "Maybe you should tip room service more."
Vanessa
Farmgirl Sister #6754
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
7323 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
7323 Posts |
Posted - Aug 26 2025 : 4:35:45 PM
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LOL! I love that Vanessa, men are so funny.
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022, August 2025
“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
True Blue Farmgirl
433 Posts
Nancy
Ontario
California
USA
433 Posts |
Posted - Aug 26 2025 : 7:02:39 PM
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That's great, Vanessa! Very clever! I have to remember that one so I can use it!
Nancy 8352
FGOTM Oct 2024 |
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lovecatsandsunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
375 Posts
Tara
Sands of Time
SC
USA
375 Posts |
Posted - Aug 28 2025 : 5:01:36 PM
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Finally a cooler day to work in the garden. And my back wasn't hurting. Oh what a lovely day! I spent 2 hours weeding and cleaning up 2 beds. I took time to sit by the hummingbird feeder to watch these incredible creatures. Their time in my garden is never long enough, and I will be missing them. I know they have a journey to take and am glad they chose my feeders to rest and fuel 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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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6810 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6810 Posts |
Posted - Aug 29 2025 : 2:30:38 PM
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Vanessa, I can't even imagine needing a heavier blanket !! I would love the opportunity to do just that. It seems like any cooler potential to move into Florida is stopped at the Florida /Georgia border and then dissipates. It will take a few more MONTHS until we get lucky and have cooler and drier days.
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
FGOTM- October 2018 |
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2529 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
2529 Posts |
Posted - Aug 29 2025 : 6:15:33 PM
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Sometimes the washer and drier leave me tips. I'm ahead 26 cents this week.
No heavy blankets here either; maybe around early November.
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21 6/24
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
7323 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
7323 Posts |
Posted - Sep 11 2025 : 4:29:08 PM
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No heavy blanket here either on the Pacific Northwest.
Look what has finally popped out with the rain we have been getting. Growing these beautiful fall color sunflowers was a trial to see if I could grow them. Guess I can even though they appear to be late bloomers. But I do love them.
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Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022, August 2025
“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
True Blue Farmgirl
9620 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9620 Posts |
Posted - Sep 11 2025 : 5:39:53 PM
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How pretty Debbie. Love the fall colors.
~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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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2529 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
2529 Posts |
Posted - Sep 11 2025 : 8:29:15 PM
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Beautiful for getting ready to welcome fall.
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21 6/24
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